2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer The Rise of Matt Rife | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 207
Oct 16, 2023
Matt Rife, a guest bear known for his time on Wild 'n Out, joins Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer to discuss his meteoric rise to fame. They also talk about Netflix comedy specials, crowd work and hecklers, dealing with negative feedback, plans to buy his mom a house, performing at black comedy clubs, the impact of social media, challenges of perceived looks, the anonymity of the internet, party tech, extravagant desires, and the power of focusing on fans.
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Fast Fame Feels Unreal
- Rapid fame can feel unreal and exhausting even when it's positive and career-changing.
- Matt Rife says the speed of growth makes it hard to enjoy success or trust its permanence.
Pace Yourself For Longevity
- Take long-term care of your career by pacing tours and avoiding doing everything at once.
- Dave Chappelle advised Matt to avoid getting slaughtered by the pig and save shows for longevity.
Say No To Protect Quality Of Life
- Protect your career by valuing quality of life over nonstop touring when offers flood in.
- Tom Segura and Matt recommend turning down or spacing shows to avoid burnout.