Obnoxious Valid Points

EPISODE NOTE: AUDIO SOUNDS HORRIBLE ON APPLE PODCASTS - IT SOUNDS FINE ON SPOTIFY! SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE Happy 250th! This episode Matt welcomes the hilarious yet poignant Evan Hughes. Evan is a Tulsa based comedian Matt got to meet when Evan first started going on stage. Since then Evan has become somewhat of a cult like figure in the Tulsa Comedy Scene producing and performing standup come...

Happy Knockout Round of the World Cup! And we celebrate the International flavor by welcoming Canadian Andrew Searles! Andrew Searles is one of Canada’s newest headliners, performing coast to coast with no plans of slowing down. His comedic approach about his ethnic upbringing, his dating experiences, observations on modern day issues, to adjusting to life in America leave audiences roaring with l...

Happy Juneteenth! We welcome comedy sketch comedian and political journalist Griffin Davis to the show. Griffin founded Choom Room Comedy, A hilarious sketch comedy series with a political edge, you can also find Griffin as a producer, contributor and reporter for the wildly popular Breaking Points, the premier anti-establishment source for independent political news and analysis. Griffin and Matt...

Happy NBA Finals Week! This episode, I decided to switch format and highlight a political candidate that is talking about real kitchen table issues and a first time politician that is running for US Senate from the Great State of Oklahoma. Some of her key platform issues are: 1) Addressing the nationwide nursing shortage 2) Fixing Oklahoma's Crumbling Infrastructure, specifically roads and bridges...

Happy NBA Finals! This episode we bring LA Native and veteran comedian Rob DaRocha. Matt has dubbed him the holder of the best Spanish Trump impression. Matt and Rob catch up with their comedy paths and Rob Breaks down his love of the Lakers, Dodgers and oddly enough the New Orleans Saints. Rob also breaks down some of his many hilarious challenges working as behavioral therapist in Los Angeles an...

Happy Pride Month! Obnoxious Valid Points is Proud to present comedian, songstress, and spirit animal Hannah Gansen! Hannah has been entertaining audiences with her songs and jokes for the last two decades in Los Angeles. Hannah has honed a unique talent for writing hilarious and offbeat comedic bangers; she plays, writes and sings hilarious tracks that often hit on poignant issues. Hannah tells o...

Happy Memorial Day! Once Again Matt catches up with one of his long time standup comedy pals Brandon West. Brandon and Matt detail the behind the scenes drama of working in a comedy club in Los Angeles, developing material and Brandon details how he came up with his fashion line West West Clothing and go hard on their current current conspiracy theories. Brandon and Matt go into the Spencer Pratt...

Happy Mid-May! This episode Matt welcomes Brandie Posey (@brandazzle) to the show. Brandie is a comedian, podcaster and record company owner that performs across the country and is fresh off releasing her new special Milk Job on YouTube. Brandie is a staple of the Los Angeles Comedy Scene producing Picture This! A unique comedy show that blends standup with live drawing by artists and was featured...

Happy Late Mother's Day! On this episode Matt welcomes back the hilarious and talented Vanessa Dawn. Vanessa has recently moved to Los Angeles, doing multiple spots in the Netflix is a Joke Festival and has just released her first album Oklahoma's Own on Drybar. Vanessa and Matt catch up and Vanessa continues her constant bullying of Matt; They trash talk both each other and the city they are both...

Happy May Day! Matt welcomes comedian, improviser, actor and multi-hyphenate @jondurnell6329 One of his day one comedy comrades and one of the few other comedians that actually knows sports (Alabama football and Dodgers) Matt and Jon chop it up about various sports talk, where comedy was, where it's going and Jon talks about moving into the Improv scene and is heavily involved with the MILF comedy...

Welcome Back! And a welcome back to comedian, podcaster and filmmaker Ron Placone. Ron drops in to critique the current political administration's interesting decisions and also discuss his new film Termination Fee. Ron is a touring standup comedian and political activist. He has been touring his AntiFascist Pasta Night Comedy Show across the country, he recently wrapped filming on his most recent...

Happy 4/20 for all those that celebrate. Welcoming back comedian and filmmaker Josh Edelman back to the podcast. Josh recently released his first special The Jew Romaine Experience. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-iW-bLBiEU ) and it's a definite must watch. Josh details the experience and anxieties of his first specials and breaks down how he feels with the current situation of income inequali...

Happy Tax Day! This episode Matt welcomes comedian Bryan Torresdey. Bryan has been seen on Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks and in The Babylon Bee and tours around the nation. Bryan and Matt relive their early days in Los Angeles and how much more fun the city was. Bryan details his early days of dating women in and LA, their opinions on dating apps and what the culture of young adults has morphed into. Br...

Happy Opening Day! In honor of Major League Baseball's opening day, esteemed screenwriter and film critic John Boyd and I sit down to break down and rank each of our five favorite baseball movies. If there are any movies we left off our list, Put them in the comments on Spotify (if you're listening on Spotify) - Or you can email us your list at ObnoxiousValidPoints@gmail.com Chances are, you're go...

Happy Holy Week! Matt welcomes standup comedian and nine time Jeopardy! winner Isaac Hirsch, a Los Angeles based stand up comedian by way of Washington DC. Issac has also made appearances on Kill Tony and Roast Battle and Who Wants to be a Millionaire and The Chase. Isaac and Matt talk about some of their hellacious survival jobs that both have worked and in Los Angeles. Issac discusses being a Wa...

Happy March Madness! Matt welcomes standup comedian Handren Seavey, a Los Angeles based comedian by way of Maine, Handren has established himself in Los Angeles and over the internet with his cutting edge political commentary that is also hilarious. Handren started doing comedy in his hometown of Maine after a professional skiing career. In Portland, he was able to help foster and develop a comedy...

Happy St. Patrick's Eve! Matt welcomes standup comedian Erik Escobar who just taped his episode of Comedy InvASIAN. Erik is a Los Angeles based comedian, Erik is one of the busiest comedians working traveling throughout the country and recently appeared on both NBC's Last Comic Standing, The Mr. Beast Games and Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. Erik shares stories how fatherhood and his signific...

Happy Oscars Week! Matt welcomes mischievous running buddy and amateur film critic John Boyd to the show. The two break down the 2026 Oscar categories of Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor and Actress. If you're looking to win your Oscar Party Pool. These are all locks! As always, thanks for listening. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show...

Happy March!  Matt welcomes longtime Los Angeles hiphop DJ PJ Butta. PJ has had a legendary career working at LA legacy radio stations 100.3 The Beat for two decades before moving to the iconic 93.5 KDAY being a soothing voice on the ears.  He has recently transitioned his career to become the In-House Announcer for the Dodgers and has recently begun a career in standup comedy to enterta...

Matt welcomes comedian, actor, model and television producer Rosie Tran back to the podcast. Rosie has recently developed and released a new standup series on Amazon highlighting some of her talented colleagues. While she always wants to put funny first; Rosie made an extra effort to platform performers that go against stereotypes.  Rosie and Matt discuss Los Angeles, comedy and the wild state of...

Happy President's Day2026!   Matt welcomes comedian, actor, painter and pianist Jeremy Scippio back to the podcast. His new album Essential was just put out and was at the top of comedy releases. Jeremy discusses his new album, his childhood as a golf caddie and goes off on who should be hosting award shows. Thanks for listening! You can find Jeremy's new release on Spotify and ITunes Follow Jerem...

Happy Super Bowl Hangover Day! Matt welcomes one of his day ones, Nathan Hurd to the show Nate is a standup comedian, actor and social media personality that you've seen all over your television. From appearances on American Horror Story, Abbot Elementary, This Fool, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Legion.  Nate talks his path into standup and in Los Angeles and his undying love for the Los Angeles Ram...

Happy February!   Matt welcomes Adam Chudwin to the show, Adam is an actor, comedian and sports content creator from Chicago who you might know as a contributor and producer on the Rich Eisen show. Adam talks about growing up as a basketball fan in Chicago during Michael Jordan's run of six rings and his run-ins with sports celebrities in the Windy City Adam Gives his Super Bowl Picks for the Big...

Happy 100th Episode!   Matt catches up with film producer, actress, activist and hilarious comedian and proud New Mexican Dinah Leffert. Dinah discusses her activism at Standing Rock, her upcoming soccer documentary Glacticos and her activism dealing with the rise in anti semitism. You can catch Dinah in Season 1 Episode 8 of Rosie Tran Presents on Amazon, You can find Dinah's most recent special...

Happy 2026! Matt welcomes Rell Battle to the show, Rell is a touring standup comedian and actor splitting time between LA and NY.  Rell has just put out a killer release Erica that you should check out. You've seen Rell Battle on Comedy Central, and as a series regular on Superior Donuts on CBS and Killing it on NBC  You can find Rell's new release Erica on Spotify. Definitely recommend. You can f...