The Low Point with Matt Pena

On this episode of The Low Point , Matt sits down with comedian Liz Glazer for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about grief, resilience, and finding humor in life’s hardest moments. Liz opens up about her experience with stillbirth, sharing how the tragedy has shaped her perspective and how she’s navigated the complexities of loss. She also takes us through her journey from law professo...

On this episode of The Low Point , Matt sits down with comedian, actor, and storyteller Katherine Duffy to talk about the struggles, setbacks, and lessons learned while writing, producing, and performing her one-woman show, Katherine Duffy Live at Trixie’s . Katherine shares the highs, the lows, and the unexpected turns that made the process as chaotic as it was rewarding. Join us as we dive into...

On this episode of The Low Point with Matt Pena , comedian Jamell Sirleaf opens up about the struggles he faced growing up in Florida’s school system—where teachers didn’t just fail to support him but actively made his journey harder. From experiencing racism to dealing with educators who seemed determined to hold him back, Jamell shares how these moments shaped him and fueled his drive to succeed...

In this episode of The Low Point, Matt sits down with improviser, sketch comedian, and childhood friend Tony Ferraro for a conversation living alone in Philadelphia after college

On this episode of The Low Point , Matt sits down with comedian Dave Columbo to discuss the most difficult chapter of his life. When Dave’s mother was diagnosed with cancer, he put everything on hold—leaving his life in Los Angeles to move back home to Florida and be with her and his fiancée. After his mother’s passing, Dave faced a crossroads: stay in the comfort of home or return to LA to chase...

On this episode of The Low Point with Matt Pena, comedian Sarah Barnitt gets honest about one of the toughest moments in her life—contracting herpes. What starts as a low point quickly turns into an open and unfiltered conversation about casual dating, relationships, and the realities of navigating the modern dating world with an STI. Sarah shares how she transformed shame into empowerment, tackle...

On this episode of The Low Point, Matt Pena sits down with Matt Kasabian (aka @mattybowels) to talk about his journey with ulcerative colitis—a brutal and often misunderstood disease. From hospital stays to life-changing decisions, Matt Kasabian shares the raw reality of living with UC, how it shaped his perspective, and how he has been able to stay so positive about life and inspire others. We ge...

In this episode, we sit down with comedian and storyteller Gabe Mollica, whose critically acclaimed one-man show Solo has captivated audiences across the country and even landed a feature on This American Life . Gabe opens up about hitting rock bottom—not over a romantic breakup, but a friendship breakup that left him reeling. He shares how that painful experience became the foundation for Solo ,...