Funniest People (You’ve Never Heard Of) is a comedy podcast bringing you weekly interviews with hilarious comics, writers, content creators, and artists who aren’t household names.
Peter Murphy: Authentic, unpretentious, and fun, Peter takes a comedic look at the world through the lens of a reformed Floridian. You may recognize Peter from his work as a host on “NFL Tuesday Night Gaming” or at Tastemade Media. Peter has also been proudly featured on MTV and in various national commercials, tv shows, and feature films. He is also a co-producer of Never Ending Comedy at the Hollywood Improv.
This week, Peter sits down with the hilarious stand-up comic and impressionist, Jose Maestas. From Jim Carrey to Sebastian Maniscalco to his own beloved father, Jose brings his characters to life with energy and charm all while staying true to his New Mexico roots. Just don’t ask how much he benches. Spoiler: it’s more than Peter.
Jose Maestas: Born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Jose Maestas moved to LA for a life in stand up comedy. Having written and performed comedy since he was 18, Jose hit the ground running in LA and has performed at many well-known clubs with an energetic brand of physical comedy, impressions, and characters. Growing up Chicano shaped his sense of humor, love of family, and his perspective on America.
Jose has performed as a feature act for America’s Got Talent Alum Preacher Lawson, and has opened for Amir K. He can often be seen at the Hollywood Improv where he has shared the stage with David Spade, Sebastian Maniscalco, Arsenio Hall and many others. His is a two time awarded “Best in Show” at the Burbank Comedy Festival and was NBC’s Nosotros monologue Finalist.
