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Pretender To Contender with Joe Matarese

Pretender To Contender with Joe Matarese

By Joe Matarese

Every episode will feature veteran standup comedian Joe Matarese interviewing different contenders in different entrepreneurial careers to learn how they went from Pretender To Contender to win in their chosen field.
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#42 Favorite Led Zeppelin Song And Why

Pretender To Contender with Joe MatareseNov 30, 2021

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#66 The Joe Matarese Show?
Jun 03, 202250:52
#65 Avi Liberman Comedian And Founder Of The Comedy For Koby Tour In Israel
May 24, 202201:00:40
#64 Comedian Mike Vecchione

#64 Comedian Mike Vecchione

If you want to hear what Mike did to go from a pretender in the world of standup comedy to getting on Netflix, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and touring with Nate Bargatze listen to this episode of Pretender To Contender. 


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May 18, 202201:17:18
#63 Guest Comedian Todd Glass
Apr 26, 202201:16:34
#62 Joe and Andrew Have Two Guest Comics On

#62 Joe and Andrew Have Two Guest Comics On

Joe, Andrew, Massimo, and Doug Uram talk about Canadian comedy and why it was hard for Joe to adjust, Easter and Passover, Doug's newly dating again life, and Massimo's recent move to Florida from NY and why he wants to move back to NYC again.
Apr 19, 202201:05:03
#61 Winning Time, Joe's Wife and Daughter Are Out Of Town, Candy
Apr 11, 202201:01:14
#60 Guest Comedian/Actor DC Benny
Apr 04, 202201:13:37
#59 Discussing Will Smith And Chris Rock's Oscar Situation
Mar 28, 202201:27:23
#58 You Asked For It So The Truth Be Told
Mar 22, 202201:02:44
#57 Joe And Andrew Discussing Their Weeks
Mar 15, 202254:47
#56 Joe Live By Himself Being Joe
Mar 09, 202201:11:32
#55 Broadcasting Live On YouTube From The Comic Strip Live Studio In NYC
Mar 02, 202201:04:03
#54 Andrew And Frankie Take Over
Feb 22, 202232:37
#52 Sex Club Talk - Joe's Weed Legal Comedy Club In NYC - And Much More
Feb 08, 202248:04
#51 Joe Talks Vaca Planning, Francesca talks Landlord Issues, Andrew Talks Committing To Weird
Feb 02, 202201:08:13
#50 Dating and Ex Con, Sex Clubs and Threesomes, and Honest Feedback For Andrew
Jan 25, 202201:14:20
#49 Andrew Steiner and Caroline Hanes Co Host / Is Joe Opening A Comedy Club?/ Guest Bill Cosby/ and Guest Comedian and Ex NY Radio DJ Goumba Johnny Sialiano
Jan 18, 202201:58:12
#48 The Passing Of Bob Saget, Guest Mathew McConaughey
Jan 11, 202252:19
#47 Lyme, Friends Bailed On AC Trip - Guest Sylvester Stallone
Jan 04, 202247:46
#46 Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher
Dec 31, 202109:08
#45 Popular Patreon Podcaster Comedian Pete Dominick

#45 Popular Patreon Podcaster Comedian Pete Dominick

On this episode of Pretender To Contender I talk to fellow comedian and political podcaster Pete Dominick about how he went from a Pretender To Contender on Patreon with his podcast at got it up to 798 paying subscribers.
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To book me for a private event or contact me directly to advertise on my Tik Tok go to the contact section of my website below.
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Dec 21, 202101:03:27
#44 Part 2 With Silk City Hot Sauce Owner Jeff Levine/ My Own Comic Book
Dec 15, 202101:49:18
#43 Silk City Hot Sauce Owner Jeff Levine

#43 Silk City Hot Sauce Owner Jeff Levine

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Dec 09, 202101:17:23
#42 Favorite Led Zeppelin Song And Why
Nov 30, 202136:39
#41 Guest Comedian Kevin Dombrowski
Nov 23, 202101:27:24
#40 What Went Down At The Screening - Answering Listener Questions
Nov 16, 202137:06
#39 My Son And I Seeing Stallone Live In Person @ The Rocky VS Drago Screening
Nov 09, 202159:07
#38 Comedian and Social Media Influencer Nicky Smeriglio
Nov 02, 202151:31
#37 Comedian And Social Media Sensation Natalie Cuomo
Oct 26, 202101:11:39
#36 Dave Chappelle Overrated? I Say No

#36 Dave Chappelle Overrated? I Say No

On this episode Joe talks about a disagreement he had with a fellow comedian about Dave Chappelle and Louis CK.
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Upcoming Remember When? Shows: Nov 5th Scranton, PA - Nov 6th Mamaroneck, NY
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Oct 12, 202142:55
#35 The Many Saints Of Newark - Outdoor Furniture

#35 The Many Saints Of Newark - Outdoor Furniture

Joe talks about the let down of The Many Saints Of Newark, as well as his current gravel patio project that has him on the hunt for the perfect fire table and outdoor couch.
If you are interested in running ads or sponsoring podcasts episodes on Pretender To Contender, the Chop Sports Network , and or Joe’s Tik Tok page
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Tip Joe for a podcast well done.
For tips $10 or more you’ll get a download of Joe’s latest comedy album “Completely Present”
Venmo: @TheJoematarese
Upcoming Remember When? Shows: Nov 5th Scranton, PA - Nov 6th Mamaroneck, NY
For tickets and dates to all Joe's Remember When? shows go tohttps://joematarese.com/ ( https://Joematarese.com)
Oct 05, 202148:42
#34 Getting Very Honest

#34 Getting Very Honest

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Tip Joe for a podcast well done.
For tips $10 or more you’ll get a download of Joe’s latest comedy album “Completely Present”
Venmo: @TheJoematarese
For tickets and dates to all Joe's Remember When? shows go tohttps://joematarese.com/ ( https://Joematarese.com)
Sep 29, 202149:41
#33 Our Favorite Comedian Past
Sep 21, 202101:11:59
#32 Don't Hire A Guy, You Can Do It!
Sep 08, 202146:19
#31 Favorite 80's Movie Scene With A 80's Song In It

#31 Favorite 80's Movie Scene With A 80's Song In It

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Tip Joe for a podcast well done.
For tips $10 or more you’ll get a download of Joe’s latest comedy album “Completely Present”
Venmo: @TheJoematarese
For tickets and dates to all Joe's Remember When? shows go to Joematarese.com
Aug 31, 202152:32
#29 Can Being Competitive Be Taught?

#29 Can Being Competitive Be Taught?

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Tip Joe for a podcast well done.


For tips $10 or more you’ll get a download of Joe’s latest comedy album “Completely Present”


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Aug 17, 202143:40
#28 - Brief Nudity

#28 - Brief Nudity

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Tip Joe for a podcast well done.


For tips $10 or more you’ll get a download of Joe’s latest comedy album “Completely Present”


Venmo: @TheJoematarese






For Joes Remember When Tour Dates and tickets go to Joematarese.com
Aug 11, 202142:02
#27 Best TV Shows Of The 80's And Why

#27 Best TV Shows Of The 80's And Why

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Tip Joe for a podcast well done.


For tips $10 or more you’ll get a download of Joe’s latest comedy album “Completely Present”


Venmo: @TheJoematarese






For Joes Remember When Tour Dates and tickets go to Joematarese.com
Aug 03, 202101:01:57
#26 Best Places For Summer Vacations and Why

#26 Best Places For Summer Vacations and Why

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Tip Joe for a podcast well done.


For tips $10 or more you’ll get a download of Joe’s latest comedy album “Completely Present”


Venmo: @TheJoematarese






For Joes Remember When Tour Dates and tickets go to Joematarese.com
Jul 27, 202101:02:52
#25 Remembering The Greatest Concerts From The 80’s and Early Nineties

#25 Remembering The Greatest Concerts From The 80’s and Early Nineties

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To leave messages for the show call the VM# 951-298-9899
Tip Joe for a podcast well done.
For tips $10 or more you’ll get a download of Joe’s latest comedy album “Completely Present”
Venmo: @TheJoematarese
For Joe's Remember When Tour Dates and tickets go to
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Jul 13, 202101:27:24
#24 Cosby Is Free, July 4th Drinking

#24 Cosby Is Free, July 4th Drinking

Ep #24 Cosby Is Free - July 4th Drinking
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Tip Joe for a podcast well done.
For tips $10 or more you’ll get a download of Joe’s latest comedy album “Completely Present”
Venmo: @TheJoematarese
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Jul 06, 202157:57
#23  - My Daughter Wants A 2nd Dog - My Son Lost His IPhone - Remember When We Were Mean?
Jun 29, 202101:15:53
#22 Comedian/Morning Talk Radio Host Danny Rouhier
Jun 22, 202101:02:25
#21 No More Day Job
Jun 15, 202101:05:14
#20 Just Joe Being Joe
Jun 07, 202101:19:38
#19 Comedian/Podcaster Geno Bisconte
Jun 01, 202101:28:16
#18 Comedian/Podcaster Kevin Brennan
May 25, 202101:30:42
#17 Comedian Bryan Callen

#17 Comedian Bryan Callen

On episode 17 of Pretender To Contender we welcome Bryan Callen to the podcast! From Hangover, Schooled, The Goldberg's, Mad TV, The Fighter and The Kid, and The Joe Rogan Experience, Bryan has a wealth of knowledge and experience...and as always, he's hilarious!! Thank You for tuning in!!!
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This episode is made possible by our sponors:
Body Bronze Tanning Salon
Health and Fitness Professionals
Battle Rattle Woodworks
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Sunflower Meadow Seasoning
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May 18, 202154:50
#16 Talent Manager Rick Dorfman
May 11, 202101:19:49
#15 Comedian Pete Correale
May 04, 202101:18:06