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Obnoxious Valid Points
Hosted by Matt Lewis · EN
Comedian, filmmaker and actor Matt Lewis is a former LA Times sportswriter that now acts and tells jokes in Hollywood. Come listen you might learn something.However, this guy clearly hasn't.
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118 Hannah Gansen
5d ago01:05:53Tap to summarizeHappy 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 of roots being thrust into talent shows and finding how to connect with audiences, how she met the worst casting director at a workshop, and other stories from the big city of Toddville, Iowa.You can find out more at Hannah at her website https://hannahgansen.com and check out her library of tracks at https://hannahgansen.bandcamp.comFollow Hannah on socials at @thehannahgansenAs always, thanks for listening; you can follow Matt at @TheFunMattLewis the show at @ObnoxiousValidPoints. If you'd like to advertise, pitch an appearance or give unsolicited advice ObnoxiousValidPoints@gmail.comA great way to support the show is patreo.com/OVPoints If you don't want to spend any money, share an episode with a friend, Subscribe, Share and Write Reviews.Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show, We'd love to have you subscribe to the Patreon. patreon.com/OVPointsAnother great way to support the show is by trying our Sponsor GOOD FEELS; They sell THC based Seltzers and Gummies. On top of their other savings you can save an ADDITIONAL 20% with the promo code OVPOINTS at checkout https://shop.getgoodfeels.comThis episode recorded May 11th in Los Angeles.
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117 Brandon West - Pratt Boy Summer!
2w ago01:58:38Tap to summarizeHappy 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 Mayoral Race, The Kevin Hart Roast, and talk relationships and where they're at in life. You can follow him @Bwestf50 @timeline57 on Instagram and @Bwest501 on TikTok and also check out his clothing on www.FindTheWestWest.com As always, thanks for listening; you can follow Matt at @TheFunMattLewis the show at @ObnoxiousValidPoints. If you'd like to advertise, pitch an appearance or give unsolicited advice ObnoxiousValidPoints@gmail.com A great way to support the show is patreo.com/OVPoints If you don't want to spend any money, share an episode with a friend, Subscribe, Share and Write Reviews.Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show, We'd love to have you subscribe to the Patreon. patreon.com/OVPointsAnother great way to support the show is by trying our Sponsor GOOD FEELS; They sell THC based Seltzers and Gummies. On top of their other savings you can save an ADDITIONAL 20% with the promo code OVPOINTS at checkout https://shop.getgoodfeels.comThis episode recorded May 23rd in Los Angeles.
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116 Brandie Posey - Milk Job
3w ago01:09:28Tap to summarizeHappy 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 in the Netflix is A Joke festival and alternates between New York and Los Angeles. Brandie is also 1/3 of the podcast Lady to Lady which has been going for 10+ years and has entertained live audiences across the US. Brandie details her favorite Philadelphia parade, some side stories and production notes from her new special and how she got started and the business side of business licensing for comedy records she learned while crating and running Burn This Records. https://www.burnthisrecords.comYou can follow Brandie on her website http://BrandiePosey.com and on Social Media @Brandazzle Watch her new special https://youtu.be/keeGXF8Ajms?si=FT1tT7cnyzxEh7P3You can Follow the show @ObnoxiousValidPoints and Matt @TheFunMattLewis As always LIKE, SHARE with friends, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and RATE The Podcast if you enjoyed it As always, thanks for listening.Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show, We'd love to have you subscribe to the Patreon. patreon.com/OVPoints Another great way to support the show is by trying our Sponsor GOOD FEELS; They sell THC based Seltzers and Gummies. On top of their other savings you can save an ADDITIONAL 20% with the promo code OVPOINTS at checkout https://shop.getgoodfeels.comEpisode Created May 12th 2026 in Los Angeles
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115 Vanessa Dawn - Oklahoma's Own
4w ago01:02:14Tap to summarizeHappy 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 from.You can catch Vanessa's Special at http://drybarcomedy.com/vanessadPromo code VANESSADAWN and enjoy a full month of Drybar (Clean comedy) for freeYou can follow Vanessa on social media @NessaTheDawn on social media and at https://www.vanessadawncomedy.comYou can Follow the show @ObnoxiousValidPoints and Matt @TheFunMattLewis As always LIKE, SHARE with friends, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and RATE The Podcast if you enjoyed it As always, thanks for listening.Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show, We'd love to have you subscribe to the Patreon. patreon.com/OVPointsAnother great way to support the show is by trying our Sponsor GOOD FEELS; They sell THC based Seltzers and Gummies. On top of their other savings you can save an ADDITIONAL 20% with the promo code OVPOINTS at checkout https://shop.getgoodfeels.comEpisode Created May 7th 2026 in Los Angeles
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114 Jon Durnell
May 401:31:36Tap to summarizeHappy 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 festival (a benefit for the Clubhouse - performance venue in Los Angeles) and will be performing in the Del Close Marathon at the New York City UCB Theater in June. Follow Jon @Jon024Durnell on Social media. You can Follow the show @ObnoxiousValidPoints and Matt @TheFunMattLewis As always LIKE, SHARE with friends, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and RATE The Podcast if you enjoyed it As always, thanks for listening. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show, We'd love to have you subscribe to the Patreon. patreon.com/OVPoints Another great way to support the show is by trying our Sponsor GOOD FEELS; They sell THC based Seltzers and Gummies. On top of their other savings you can save an ADDITIONAL 20% with the promo code OVPOINTS at checkout https://shop.getgoodfeels.com Episode Created May1st 2026 in Los Angeles
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113 Ron Placone
Apr 2701:39:25Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 film Termination Fee after a successful run as a play at the Los Angeles Fringe Festival; and his debut film Left at Wall is now available on multiple platforms most available for purchase on AppleTV and available to stream on Tubi https://tubitv.com/movies/100041875/left-at-wall Ron also hosts his own podcast "1000" available on all podcast platforms. You can find more You can follow Ron @RonPlacone or at his website https://www.ronplacone.comYou can follow Matt @TheFunMattLewis You can follow the show @ObnoxiousValidPointsAs always, thanks for listening. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show, We'd love to have you subscribe to the Patreon. patreon.com/OVPointsAnother great way to support the show is by trying our Sponsor GOOD FEELS; They sell THC based Seltzers and Gummies. On top of their other savings you can save an ADDITIONAL 20% with the promo code OVPOINTS at checkout https://shop.getgoodfeels.com/discount/OVPOINTS Episode Recorded April 19th in Los Angeles, California.
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112 Josh Edelman
Apr 2000:54:44Tap to summarizeHappy 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 inequality and his takes on the current political atmosphere. Listen in and Subscribe to Josh's podcast The Mormon and The Jew on all podcast platforms. You can follow @JoshEdelmanComedyYou can follow Matt @TheFunMattLewis You can follow the show @ObnoxiousValidPointsAs always, thanks for listening. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show, We'd love to have you subscribe to the Patreon. patreon.com/OVPointsAnother great way to support the show is by trying our Sponsor GOOD FEELS; They sell THC based Seltzers and Gummies. On top of their other savings you can save an ADDITIONAL 20% with the promo code OVPOINTS at checkout https://shop.getgoodfeels.com/discount/OVPOINTSEpisode Recorded April 16th in Los Angeles, California.
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111 Bryan Torresdey
Apr 1400:43:15Tap to summarizeHappy 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.Bryan and Matt detail where the good whites are and detail the cities they hail from San Antonio and Tulsa.Follow Bryan @BTDJokes, You can follow Matt @TheFunMattLewis You can follow the show @ObnoxiousValidPointsCheck out his clothing line and podcast at loltino.comAs always, thanks for listening. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show, We'd love to have you subscribe to the Patreon. patreon.com/OVPointsAnother great way to support the show is by trying our Sponsor GOOD FEELS; They sell THC based Seltzers and Gummies. On top of their other savings you can save an ADDITIONAL 20% with the promo code OVPOINTS at checkout https://shop.getgoodfeels.com/discount/OVPOINTSEpisode Recorded April 13th in Los Angeles, California.
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110 John Boyd and Top Five Baseball Films
Apr 701:33:06Tap to summarizeHappy 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.comChances are, you're going to agree with both of our lists and we're Obnoxious, but also make Valid PointsAs always, thanks for listening. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show, We'd love to have you subscribe to the Patreon.Another great way to support the show is by trying our Sponsor GOOD FEELS; They sell THC based Seltzers and Gummies. On top of their other savings you can save an ADDITIONAL 20% with the promo code OVPOINTS at checkout https://shop.getgoodfeels.com/discount/OVPOINTSEpisode Recorded April 2nd in Los Angeles, California.
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109 Isaac Hirsch
Mar 3001:08:24Tap to summarizeHappy 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 Washington Wizards fan and also his amazing run on Jeopardy! How he got on the show and about being the son of a former Jeopardy contestant.Isaac has also established himself online with short form video where he is going deep on topics on his Youtube channel @IBHirschFollow Isaac @IBHirsch on social media. You can follow Matt @TheFunMattLewis and the show at @ObnoxiousValidPointsAs always, thanks for listening. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the episode. If you love the show, We'd love to have you subscribe to the Patreon.Another great way to support the show is by trying our Sponsor GOOD FEELS; They sell THC based Seltzers and Gummies. On top of their other savings you can save an ADDITIONAL 20% with the promo code OVPOINTS at checkout https://shop.getgoodfeels.com/discount/OVPOINTSEpisode Recorded March 14th in Los Angeles, CA
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