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Author: Mike 'Box' Elder

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Matt McCarthy
Episode 357
Monday, 15 September, 2025

Actor-Comedian Matt McCarthy (Conan, Adam Ruins Everything, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 357. Matt stops by the bungalow and discusses how he rarely reads scripts, trusting his instincts when auditioning, how he prioritizes his many endeavors, not enjoying his time as a collegiate mascot, and more!---BEATS --00:00 - Matt slates.00:10 - Introduction.02:10 - Matt's comedic role in (the best movie of the year) Companion.08:52 - Reading scripts.11:17 - Acting on instincts.13:06 - Self taping on tour for Companion.15:06 - Not enjoying and getting too much feedback.20:52 - Confidence and approach to self tapes.24:34 - Less opportunities.27:01 - Doing many different things and early aspirations.30:50 - Comedian goals in 2025.34:45 - Prioritizing of everything Matt has going on.38:41 - Matt's VHS garage.48:50 - Losing footage from the past.51:24 - Be kind, rewind.53:38 - Being passionate about your hobbies.55:59 - College mascot experience at Fordham.1:03:42 - Who took a chance on Matt.The full video and pics -- boxangeles.com/357---MORE MATT MCCARTHY --Check Matt's IMDb.Follow Matt on Instagram @mccarthyredhead.Follow Matt on TikTok @mccarthyredhead.Check out Matt's website.---MORE BOX ANGELES --Follow Box Angeles on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.Support Box Angeles on Patreon.