Matthew Banks Podcast

I'm so excited to be hosting Chris Conatser on the show!  Chris is one of the Bay Area's favorites.  He can be seen all over the Bay.  Having lived all over, Chris brings an interesting take to the comedy scene.  Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm so excited to have Hanna Evensen on the show today.  Hanna is new to the Bay Area.  Getting her start in NYC she later moved to Vienna.  Now she's in the Bay and already crushing it.  You'll love this episode!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ryan Goodcase comes on the show today.  He got his start in Michigan.  Who knew they had a comedy scene?  He's breaking his way into the Bay Area.  You're going to love this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jordan Thewlis is on the show today!  Jordan is one of my favorites.  He got his start in Santa Cruz and has worked his way down to the Bay.  Also, he's just started up a band and is having his first show!  You'll love this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chad Denick just moved from Seattle to the Bay Area and is already crushing it.  Chad is an amazing joke writer and has opened for many of the greats.  You'll love this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Evans is on the show today!  Mike is a super funny comic from San Francisco itself.  He regularly performs throughout the Bay Area.  Mike does many shows with HellaFunny, and is making his way up the latter.  Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm excited to welcome Jason Cole to the podcast today!  Jason is a long-time musician, short-time comic.  He's already making a name for himself while performing all throughout the Bay.  Also, be sure to check out Jason's podcast "It's not gravy" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew Orolfo is a Bay Area comic performing regularly throughout the city of San Francisco.  You can find him at Andreworolfo.com.  Andrew produces shows all over the Bay Area.  You're going to love this episode!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clay Newman is on the podcast today.  Clay can be seen performing all over the Bay Area.  He is also a working actor!  I'm super excited to have him on.  You'll love this episode.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

KC Scannell is a local SF comic.  He's currently producing shows at the Brainwash which includes Cookies and Comedy.  Definitely check out this show.  You're going to love this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I couldn't be more excited to have Dro Knows on the podcast today!  He may be the funniest man I know.  You can see Dro all over SF.  Also, check out his website to see where he'll be next!  www.droknows.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chad Opitz returns with Travis Thelien and Annie Bernstein to talk about the world's most pressing issues.  Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're already 26 episodes in, and it's about time I had on John Gallagher.  John can be seen all over the Bay Area crushing the scene.  He also runs a weekly open mic at the legendary OMG on Sundays.  Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chad Opitz stopped in on the show today.  Chad's a Bay Area Comic that can be seen all over.  This includes the Punchline and Cobb's.  Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mean Dave is on the show!  Dave is currently rocking the Bay Area Comedy Scene.  He's a regular at the Punchline and Cobb's.  Dave runs a weekly show at Best of SF.  Be sure to go to this show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Valenzuela!  Anna and I did a show together in Santa Cruz and followed it up with a podcast.  You've seen her on Comedy Central's Roast Battle!!!  She's an absolute killer.  We had a great time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm so excited to have Larry Izzo stop by while I was kickin' it in NYC.  Larry and I got our start very close to the same time.  We also did some improv together.  Be sure to follow him on Twitter @LaughswithLarry! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm excited to have Kelly Lin on the show!  Kelly Yu-Chieh Lin is a concert pianist currently living in NYC.  Not only is Kelly a professional pianist, she's won national competitions playing violin, viola, and er-hu.  It was a real pleasure speaking with such a prominent musician.  You can find her at kellylinpiano.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Delany returns and brings a fearless posse - Spike, Teabags and Andrew.  Sobriety at it's finest! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm so excited to have Nick Dussault on the show!  Nick was an Entertainment Writer and Chief Theatre Critic for the Boston Metro.  Before that he was City Editor for AOL's Entertainment Web Sites in Chicago, Tampa, Jacksonville and Boston.  Nick now lives in NYC and is throwing himself into show business.  Enjoy the talk with my dear friend, Nick Dussault. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.