He has had the pleasure of opening for amazing comics such as Theo Von, John Crist, Leeanne Morgan, Matt Rife, and Joe List and is currently touring with Rodney Carrington. As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Matt Taylor. The Murfreesboro, TN native shares some of his favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how he always owns the laughs.
Name: Matt Taylor
Hometown: Murfreesboro/Nashville TN
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @MattTaylorComedy/@MattTaylorComedian/@MattTaylorComedy
Years in Comedy: 6
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: “The Showcase” produced by Nateland Productions (Nate Bargatze), “Stand Up Nashville” Circle Access (Opry Channel), & SiriusXM
Comedic Influences: Nate Bargatze, Tom Segura, Bill Burr, & Dave Chappelle
Favorite Comedy Album: Nate Bargatze “Full Time Magic”
Favorite Comedy Special: Katt Williams “The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1” & Dave Chappelle “Killin’ Them Softly”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Me, Myself, & Irene
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Eastbound & Down
Favorite Comedic Character: Kenny Powers
Favorite City to Perform In: Nashville, TN
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Personal Shortcomings & Observations
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Black if I’m doing well, White if I’m not.
Favorite Comedy Club: Zanies Comedy Club (Nashville, TN)
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
When I realized it could keep me from getting my ass beat.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
The silence
How would you describe your comedic style:
Ignorantly optimistic self-deprecation
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I put brief ideas and observations in my notes app and swear I’ll write them on paper one day, but I never do.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
The best per capita, come at me I don’t care.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
If they laugh.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Rodney Carrington, Nate Bargatze, John Crist, Leanne Morgan, Aaron Weber, Zac Townsend, & Fiona Cauley.
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
The phone call I received informing me that I’d be going on tour full time with Rodney Carrington, which meant I was finally able to quit my 9-5 (for now).
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
It’s not the end of the world. You’ll get there. Just don’t stop.
How do people react toward you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
They fear me.
Describe building a career in stand-up comedy:
Very long but nothing more rewarding.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
Nothing. It’s perfect. Absolutely nothing wrong with it. Ever. Can’t think of one thing.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
If you have a bad set, you can only be upset as long as the set was; then you gotta get over it and get better
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“Premature”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
Never met one.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
At an all-black celebration of life in memoriam for someone I didn’t know.
A Matt Taylor Fun Fact:
I fake read books in public, so people think I’m smart.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
All the way to the top! Traveling headliner, a household name.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
We don’t own the laughs, they own us.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
Hopeful
If you could write an episode for ONE classic TV sitcom, which show would it be and give a brief detailed sentence on the episode:
Boy Meets World, Topanga leaves Corey for me. But, like, I’d also be the same age as them, not my age now. While that would be accurate for Hollywood, that ain’t me, dawg.
If you could choose ONE comedy club and THREE comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
Zanies Nashville, Aaron Weber, Zac Townsend, & Chance Willie
What’s next for you:
Gonna be on tour opening for Rodney for a while and booking smaller headline gigs on my own on my weeks off!
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Because their life is a joke and everyone else is already laughing at them. I might as well join them.
Follow Matt Taylor’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: Matt Taylor
Youtube: Matt Taylor
Personal Website: Matt Taylor
