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Matt Friend is now bringing his incredible talents to the podcast world with his new show “Friend In High Places”. Partnering with Bill Maher’s team at Club Random Studios, Matt will get to know his incredible guests, talk about their rise to prominence and all things life, and maybe even do a viral comedy bit or two with the people he admires most! Famous ones! Impressions aside, Matt is a true intellect, spanning generations as a worldly, wise-beyond-his-years student of all things show business, comedy, politics, and culture. Matt has an innate ability to ask thoughtful questions one moment while riffing with celebrity greats the next.

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10 Episodes
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It’s rapid fire impressions and laughs as Matt Friend and brilliant comedian Jay Pharoah delve into the nuances of voice, mannerisms, and personality that bring their celebrity characters to life. Jay opens up about his time on "Saturday Night Live," sharing stories about the competitive atmosphere, the creative process, and the challenges he faced as one of the youngest cast members. Both comedians reflect on the challenges of being typecast as "just impressionists." They explore their desires to showcase their broader talents in stand-up comedy, acting, and hosting, discussing how they leverage their signature skills to open new doors in their careers. Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Comedian Matt Friend welcomes the massively popular British comedian Jack Whitehall to Friend in High Places. The two dive into Jack's journey in comedy, from his early days experimenting with different personas on stage to becoming one of Britain's biggest stand-up stars. They explore the nuances between British and American audiences, with Jack offering Matt advice for handling UK crowds for Matt's upcoming London performance. Jack opens up about his relationship with his supermodel girlfriend Roxy. They also delve into celebrity encounters, including Jack's friendships with Harry Styles and Emma Watson, his near-miss audition for Harry Potter, and losing out roles to Robert Pattinson, and more that don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Friend and the brilliant actress, comedian, and creator Delaney Rowe (@delaneyrowe) on their mutual rises on social media during the pandemic, Delaney’s “Indie Girl” character, the "insufferable female lead in a movie" trope, Delaney’s creative process, feeling older in your twenties as creators get younger and younger, the wild ride of getting praise from famous people, Matt and Delaney try to figure out if they were flirting, Delaney’s private chef story, and Delaney’s future career plans.  Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Friend and Howie Mandel on Howie's iconic career as a legendary host, his germaphobia, Johnny Carson’s influence, Howie praises Matt's impression of Trump and Johnny Carson, Howie praises Matt’s performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Howie’s first disastrous gig opening for Diana Ross, how Howie knows if someone’s got talent within five seconds, the way Howie’s crowd work style was helped by his ADHD and impulsive behavior, how Howie thought Deal or No Deal was going to fail, and Howie’s career advice to Matt.   Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Friend and iconic journalist Don Lemon on Don's transition from CNN to his new show, increased freedom in the streaming space, self-censoring in traditional media, Tucker Carlson and the difference of the on-camera persona and the actual person, performative behavior in conservative media, the importance of truth in journalism, the changes in media representation, the First Word Game, the strange pride in being insulted by Trump, what happens if Trump loses, Don’s advice to Matt on handling interviews, emphasizing the importance of silence, and Matt’s plan for the future. Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Friend and John Stamos on John’s longevity in Hollywood, John’s career advice for Matt, how John discovered Matt on Tik Tok during the pandemic, how and why John looks so good, John’s early experience meeting John Travolta, John’s love of Bob Saget and Don Rickles, John’s love of Hollywood memorabilia and prank calling people from Frank Sinatra’s phone book, their mutual affection for Howard Stern, John’s work with The Beach Boys, and much more.  Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Friend visits the DNC and interviews Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for his second episode of Friend in High Places. Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE EPISODE OF "FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES" with Matt Friend and Bill Maher.    Matt Friend travels to Club Random for an in-depth interview with Bill Maher in the first episode of his new podcast. Matt and Bill discuss Trump rejoining Twitter, Matt shares how surreal it was to meet Bill, the legendary stories about Johnny Carson and how he liked to party, Elon’s recent shift to the right, Kamala’s chances against Trump, how today’s polarized media is like the early days of the American republic, J.D. Vance’s favorite kind of couch, controversial jokes post 9-11, what Bill would change about Gen Z, Bill’s ability to predict political events, comparing him to "The Simpsons," known for their predictions, Bill’s impact on younger generations, Bill quitting stand-up, Donald Trump and Howard Stern talk to Bill, F-Marry-Kill with a twist, and Bill’s career advice to Matt. Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Friend is now bringing his incredible talents to the podcast world with his new show “Friend In High Places”. Partnering with Bill Maher’s team at Club Random Studios, Matt will get to know his incredible guests, talk about their rise to prominence and all things life, and maybe even do a viral comedy bit or two with the people he admires most! Famous ones! Impressions aside, Matt is a true intellect, spanning generations as a worldly, wise-beyond-his-years student of all things show business, comedy, politics, and culture. Matt has an innate ability to ask thoughtful questions one moment while riffing with celebrity greats the next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices