You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Matt McCarthy #3
Oct 29, 2025
Matt McCarthy, a comedian and actor known for his stand-up and collaborations with Pete Holmes, shares insights on sobriety and friendship. He dives into his love for VHS collecting, revealing rare finds and their impact on his TikTok content. The duo reflects on the joys of stand-up and creative authenticity, while also discussing the humbling experiences of driving Lyft. They tackle themes of fame addiction and the importance of everyday moments, peppered with humorous anecdotes, including a cringe-worthy Target bathroom Bluetooth mishap.
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You Are The Haunted House
- Pete and Matt riff about being the 'haunted house'—you can't escape sleep so horror works better when you can't leave.
- They use this to illustrate perfect horror setups like Alien and Freddy Krueger's premise.
Ask What Happened, Not "Are You OK?"
- When a kid falls, ask "What happened?" instead of "Are you all right?" to avoid cueing distress.
- Ask practical, nonjudgmental questions to help them process and recover faster.
Sobriety Reveals Your Part
- Sobriety let Matt see his role in damaged relationships instead of replaying himself as a passive victim.
- That self-reflection enabled honest repair with Pete and others.