Hosted by comedian Mat Edgar, Bomb Shelter is a weekly comedy podcast that pulls back the curtain on stand-up comedy by focusing on the moments every comic fears most — the bomb. Streaming on YouTube, the series features candid, hilarious, and often brutally honest conversations with some of the biggest names in stand-up comedy as they relive the performances that went completely off the rails.
From empty clubs and hostile crowds to awkward silences, drunken hecklers, bad bookings, and career-defining disasters, Bomb Shelter turns comedy’s worst moments into unforgettable entertainment.
Each episode gives listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look into the unpredictable reality of life as a comedian. While audiences usually see polished specials and sold-out shows, Bomb Shelter explores the struggle, resilience, and chaos that happen long before the applause. Through storytelling, humor, and reflection, guests share how bombing on stage shaped their careers, sharpened their material, humbled their egos, and taught them lessons no successful set ever could.
With Mat Edgar leading the conversation through quick wit, genuine curiosity, and a deep appreciation for stand-up culture, Bomb Shelter captures the raw honesty comedians usually only discuss backstage. Equal parts funny, insightful, and painfully relatable, the podcast celebrates the reality that failure is often the foundation of great comedy. Whether you’re a diehard stand-up fan, an aspiring comic, or someone who simply loves hearing outrageous true stories, Bomb Shelter delivers a hilarious reminder that even the best comedians have had nights they wanted to disappear from forever.
This week, Mat is joined by stand-up comedian Ari Shaffir as they discuss one of the worst performances of their careers.
Checkout previous episodes of Bomb Shelter w/ Mat Edgar featuring various special guests HERE
