Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley

Episode: The Roast of Savannah Chrisley (feat. Matt Mathews)

Date: October 28, 2025

Main Theme / Purpose

This episode of Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley centers around a candid, fast-paced, and irreverently funny conversation between Savannah and comedian Matt Mathews. Woven through playful roasting and sharp banter, the discussion dives into Matt’s viral rise from farm chores in a bathrobe, online fame, the intersection of vulnerability and comedy, authenticity in entertainment, and hilarious, sometimes biting explorations of personal relationships, careers, and Southern culture. The “roast” premise gives Matt fertile territory for live zingers and a real-time demonstration of his comedic style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Matt Mathews’ Origin Story and Internet Fame

• Farm Chores & Boudoir Photography

  • [02:16] Matt shares how his online career took off with boudoir photography:

    “As a boudoir photographer, my goal was to make people feel beautiful... it wasn't your weight that determined your self worth. It was okay to feel beautiful in your skin and your body and body positivity.”

  • His authentic, comedic coaching during shoots went viral (12 million views), leading to a large following.
  • [02:44] His breakout video: “The pose that I was trying to get her do was... we called the titty crusher... People were like, I want to shoot with you just because your personality and you're so crazy and blah, blah, blah.”

• Pivot to Farm Comedy

  • [03:29] TikTok started banning his boudoir content for “adult content,” prompting a shift:

    “So I was like... I'm gonna start showing my personal life of me on the farm. And I really do be out there in a robe, because I don’t like to wear clothes.”

  • [06:12] “People were like, you make me laugh in a really dark time. I haven’t laughed like that in a long time.”

2. The Role of Comedy & Trauma

• [07:00] Matt’s first comedy tour was built on stories from growing up as the “only white gay kid in the projects” of Bessemer, Alabama, and his family’s struggles with addiction.
  • [07:34] “The best comics have gone through a lot of trauma. And it’s the absolute truth.”
• Forging a comedic identity was rooted in making people feel good in hard times—especially prominent during COVID.

3. Manifestation and Keeping it Real

• [09:17] Manifesting a private jet didn’t go as planned:

  “You have to be very specific in your manifestations... I manifested a private plane, not a private jet. It's not the same thing.”

  • The story of an epic, terrible small-plane flight becomes a recurring joke about expectations vs. reality.

• [10:16] Matt’s thriftiness:

  “I'm so cheap, I don't spend no money... I grew up so poor that I am terrified of being poor again.”

4. Life on Tour — Roasting & Memorable Moments

• [11:18] Audience expectations for being roasted:

  “What are they really gonna do, get up and leave? It kills me though... they’ll walk right across the front just so I get their attention, just so they get my attention, so that I'll roast them.”

• [11:50] Stories of audience reactions, including the infamous “Dollar General jumpsuit” incident.

• Security Stories

  • [14:20] “They will have these old ass decrepit ladies as my security... You look like Ellen DeGeneres. What the hell are you gonna do if somebody gets up and storms this stage right now?”

• Encounters with Overzealous Fans

  • [15:14] “They knock on my bus a lot. Like they’ll find my bus and knock on. I did one time this man knocked on my bus at midnight... I think he was trying to get a little coochie, you know.”

5. Friendship & Authenticity in Entertainment

• [17:03] On inspiration and industry friendships:

  “Nobody. Because they don’t like me... I also just don’t like nobody... It's very difficult to find friends. To be an adult in the entertainment industry and find friends is even harder.”

  • Candid discussion about being used for clout and preferring a small, loyal circle.

6. Comedic Boundaries and Intent

• [19:29] Matt avoids watching other comics to prevent unhealthy comparison and accusation of joke stealing:

  “Comparison is the thief of joy. If you compare yourself to people... I'll tear myself down and think I’m not good enough.”

• [21:31] On stage roasting:

  “It’s a joke. It is part of a show. Like, I’m genuinely not a mean person... If you're that sensitive, I feel like we're in a place... if you get offended, my show is not for you.”

• [22:23] The philosophy of comedy and offense:

  "We're in such a dark world that you have to learn to laugh about things... if you can't laugh about dark situations... then you're gonna cry about it."

7. Taking Jokes About Personal & Family Life

• [24:14] Savannah jokes about answering questions regarding her parents’ incarceration:

  “I just finally got so tired of hearing it, I would be like, still in prison.”

• [25:13] Matt’s own jokes about Chrisley family legal issues:

  “I said, I don't know why y'all keep comparing me to Todd Chrisley. I said, I guess he's cute and all, but damn, I paid my taxes.”

• [25:58] Matt on the value of finding humor in dark times:

  “If you can't laugh about pain... you've got to be able to laugh.”

8. Performer vs. Private Person

• [33:07] Matt adapts to the crowd with "turning it on and off":

  "I'm actually very much an introvert. I'm good at performing."

• [33:24] On children: Matt doesn’t want kids, doesn’t like kids’ energy, whereas his husband does. The pair joke about this irreverently.

9. Savannah’s Romantic Life — Roasted

• [34:39–41:00] A comedic deep dive:
  • Matt skewers Savannah’s questionable dating decisions, notably including men dealing with divorces, older men (“50. Their nutsack is wrinkly... You nasty.” [38:47]), and bad dating app stories (“He had to like, put his key in the door to lock it.” [42:20]).
  • Matt proposes running Savannah’s dating app profile to improve her choices:

    “Let’s make a profile and let me run it... I'll talk to them. You'll show up if I approve.” [43:11]

10. Next Big Projects

• [29:07] Matt is presently on tour and filming a special at the Ryman in Nashville, December 27.

• Recent ventures include leveraging his on-tour exposure for his pop-up shop, merch, and candle line.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Manifestation:

  “You have to be very specific in your manifestations... I manifested a private plane, not a private jet. It's not the same thing.”
  — Matt, [09:17]

• On Comedy and Trauma:

  “The best comics have gone through a lot of trauma. And it’s the absolute truth.”
  — Matt, [07:34]

• On Entertainment Industry Friendships:

  “I would ride for them. And all they would do is use you... And they then, when they don't need you, they're done.”
  — Matt, [17:43]

• Roasting Culture at Shows:

  “If you’re a person that gets offended, my show is not for you.”
  — Matt, [22:23]

• On Handling Criticism and Offense:

  “If I offend you, that's not my problem... because you don't have a mean heart.”
  — Matt, [23:24–23:32]

• Joking on Chrisleys & Accountability:

  "I don't know why y'all keep comparing me to Todd Chrisley. I said, I guess he's cute and all, but damn, I paid my taxes."
  — Matt, [25:13]

• On Savannah’s Dating Life:

  “You dumb for dick. All that for a tallywacker. Somebody that wasn't gonna have an ex-wife that was gonna kill your stupid ass.”
  — Matt, [36:08]

• On Age Preferences in Men:

  “50. They nutsack is wrinkly. They have to take Viagra to even get it up. You nasty.”
  — Matt, [38:47]
  “I'll do some crazy shit for a jet.”
  — Matt, [40:11]

Important Timestamps

• [01:14] — Matt's internet origin: bathrobes & chickens
• [02:16] — Viral boudoir photography, body positivity
• [03:29] — TikTok bans and shift to farm comedy
• [07:00] — Early comedy content & childhood story
• [09:17] — Manifesting a private jet gone awry
• [11:18] — Audience roasting at shows
• [14:20] — Observations on show security
• [15:14] — Fan encounters (late-night bus knocks)
• [17:03] — Comedy inspirations & industry trust issues
• [19:29] — Avoiding comic comparisons
• [21:31] — The intent behind stage roasting
• [25:13] — Chrisley tax joke
• [29:07] — Upcoming show taping at the Ryman in Nashville
• [33:07] — Matt as introvert, performer dynamics
• [34:39–41:00] — Savannah’s love life gets roasted
• [43:11] — Matt wants to run Savannah’s dating app profile

Tone and Style

The episode is irreverent, southern, raw, and quick-witted. The roast format means real friendship and playful jabs abound. Matt is unapologetically real; Savannah is self-deprecating and takes the roasting in good spirit. Guests and host alike repeatedly emphasize humor as healing, the value of authenticity, and the absurdities of their own lives for comedic material.

For Listeners

If you’re a fan of fast, boundary-pushing southern comedy, self-deprecation, and behind-the-scenes real talk about rising up in the entertainment industry, this episode delivers laughs, cultural observations, and surprising depth. Both Matt and Savannah show how humor, no matter how biting, can be a coping mechanism worth celebrating—and a starting point for connection.