Matt McCusker
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Matt McCusker | |
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 McCusker on Neal Brennan's podcast in 2026 | |
| Born | January 27, 1986[1] |
| Education | Drexel University (BBA) Bryn Mawr College (MSW) |
| Occupations | Stand-up comedian podcaster author |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Website | mattmccusker |
Matt McCusker (born January 27, 1986)[1] is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, and author.
Early life
[edit]McCusker was born in Havertown, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania.[3] He attended Drexel University and later received a Master of Social Work degree from Bryn Mawr College in 2020.[4]
Career
[edit]McCusker began performing stand-up in the Philadelphia area and won Helium Comedy Club Philadelphia’s Philly’s Phunniest competition in 2014.[5][2]
In 2016, he and comedian Shane Gillis launched Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast.[6] which was the #1 podcast on Patreon in 2025.[7] In August 2023, McCusker released the stand-up special The Speed of Light on YouTube.[8][9] His first Netflix hour, Matt McCusker: A Humble Offering, premiered on October 7, 2025.[10][11]
McCusker appeared in the comedy series Tires in a supporting on-screen role.[12]
Personal life
[edit]McCusker is married to police officer and podcast host Brittany McCusker.[13]
McCusker is the creator of Psych Naw, a project focused on psychological well-being.[4]
Bibliography
[edit]Filmography
[edit]Stand-up specials
[edit]| Year | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Speed of Light | YouTube[8] |
| 2025 | Matt McCusker: A Humble Offering | Netflix[10] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 | Tires | Max the Bike Cop | Television series[12] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Matt McCusker — Biography". IMDb. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- 1 2 "New SNL cast member Shane Gillis, a Pennsylvania native, is accused of making racist remarks on a podcast". The Philadelphia Inquirer. September 13, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Matt McCusker: Prince of Trash". Podscripts. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
I grew up in Delaware County so I was I grew up mostly in Garnet Valley but my family I was born in Havartown and then went out to Garnet Valley
- 1 2 "Matt McCusker – Founder of Psych Naw". Psych Naw. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ↑ "A Selection of Philly's Best & Brightest". Helium Comedy Club Philadelphia. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ↑
- 1 2 "Matt McCusker: The Speed of Light (Full Special)". YouTube. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Matt McCusker: The Speed of Light (Video 2023)". IMDb. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- 1 2 "Matt McCusker: A Humble Offering". Netflix. October 7, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Matt McCusker: A Humble Offering". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- 1 2 "Tires (TV Series) — Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Who Is Comedian Matt McCusker's Wife? All About Brittany McCusker". People. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Overlook: A Story About Drugs, Disappointment and The American Dream". Amazon. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Overlook: A Story About Drugs, Disappointment and The American Dream". Goodreads. Retrieved February 21, 2026.