Obnoxious Valid Points

Happy Fauci Testimony Week!

This episode we welcome back filmmaker Justin Gonzales the screenwriter and director of the current cult hit Mean Boys on both Tubi and AppleTV.

Justin is a filmier, clothing designer and actor originally from Houston. He has recent;y completed his third film following the success of Guadalajara and Children of the Cloth. He is developing his own brand of indie filming combining dark biting humor, risqué ...

Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!

This episode we welcome to the show Mary Houlihan, Mary is a standup comedian, journalist, writer, and artist. She has appeared on Broad City, Danny’s House, Billy On The Street, The Chris Gethard Show, Difficult People, Rachel Dratch’s Late Night Snack, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. She writes for The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, and Reductress. Mary has performed at SF Sketchfest, L...

Happy WNBA All Star Weekend!

Los Angeles is and may still be the epicenter of the Entertainment Industry, We wanted to take a second and recognize which films would be considered the Top Five Films based in Los Angeles.

I brought in screenwriter and film expert John Daniel Boyd to help us break down which of the 100s of films should be in your Top 5 LA Films.

If there are any movies we left off our list, Put them in the comments on...

Happy World Cup Final!

Viva La Espana!

This Episode We welcome Vince and Ciara Royale. Vince and Matt reminisce over the starting out in comedy in the late 2000's. What brought Vince from Jersey to California, Learning how to start his own scene and vibe in standup comedy. Vince has had numerous television appearances on Laugh After Dark Laughs on Fox, and Netflix's "Cooking on High" which helped him meet his wife Ciara and how she s...

Happy Semifinals of the World Cup!

We welcome back standup comedian and football analyst Stuart B. Thompson back to the show. Matt and Stuart break down the rise of American soccer, highlights of group play and the first two rounds of knockout play and preview the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. Stuart is a soccer veteran, the son of a soccer referee and experienced player and also wrote covering the sport as a journalist. Stuart...

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Happy 250th!

This episode Matt welcomes the hilarious yet poignant Evan Hughes.

Evan is a Tulsa based comedian Matt got to meet when Evan first started going on stage. Since then Evan has become somewhat of a cult like figure in the Tulsa Comedy Scene producing and performing standup comedy throughout Middle America.

Evan was ...

Happy Knockout Round of the World Cup!

And we celebrate the International flavor by welcoming Canadian Andrew Searles! Andrew Searles is one of Canada’s newest headliners, performing coast to coast with no plans of slowing down.His comedic approach about his ethnic upbringing, his dating experiences, observations on modern day issues, to adjusting to life in America leave audiences roaring with laughter.

He has released two s...

Happy Juneteenth!

We welcome comedy sketch comedian and political journalist Griffin Davis to the show. Griffin founded Choom Room Comedy, A hilarious sketch comedy series with a political edge, you can also find Griffin as a producer, contributor and reporter for the wildly popular Breaking Points, the premier anti-establishment source for independent political news and analysis.

Griffin and Matt discuss the environment of online...

Happy NBA Finals Week!

This episode, I decided to switch format and highlight a political candidate that is talking about real kitchen table issues and a first time politician that is running for US Senate from the Great State of Oklahoma.

Some of her key platform issues are:

1) Addressing the nationwide nursing shortage

2) Fixing Oklahoma's Crumbling Infrastructure, specifically roads and bridges

3) Supporting our farmers with practica...

Happy NBA Finals!

This episode we bring LA Native and veteran comedian Rob DaRocha. Matt has dubbed him the holder of the best Spanish Trump impression.

Matt and Rob catch up with their comedy paths and Rob Breaks down his love of the Lakers, Dodgers and oddly enough the New Orleans Saints. Rob also breaks down some of his many hilarious challenges working as behavioral therapist in Los Angeles and Matt and Rob express their love...

Happy Pride Month!

Obnoxious Valid Points is Proud to present comedian, songstress, and spirit animal Hannah Gansen! Hannah has been entertaining audiences with her songs and jokes for the last two decades in Los Angeles.

Hannah has honed a unique talent for writing hilarious and offbeat comedic bangers; she plays, writes and sings hilarious tracks that often hit on poignant issues.

Hannah tells of roots being thrust into talent shows...

Happy Memorial Day!

Once Again Matt catches up with one of his long time standup comedy pals Brandon West. Brandon and Matt detail the behind the scenes drama of working in a comedy club in Los Angeles, developing material and Brandon details how he came up with his fashion line West West Clothing and go hard on their current current conspiracy theories.

Brandon and Matt go into the Spencer Pratt Mayoral Race, The Kevin Hart Roast, ...

Happy Mid-May!

This episode Matt welcomes Brandie Posey (@brandazzle) to the show. Brandie is a comedian, podcaster and record company owner that performs across the country and is fresh off releasing her new special Milk Job on YouTube.

Brandie is a staple of the Los Angeles Comedy Scene producing Picture This! A unique comedy show that blends standup with live drawing by artists and was featured in the Netflix is A Joke festival ...

Happy Late Mother's Day!

On this episode Matt welcomes back the hilarious and talented Vanessa Dawn. Vanessa has recently moved to Los Angeles, doing multiple spots in the Netflix is a Joke Festival and has just released her first album Oklahoma's Own on Drybar.

Vanessa and Matt catch up and Vanessa continues her constant bullying of Matt; They trash talk both each other and the city they are both from.

You can catch Vanessa's Special...

Happy May Day! Matt welcomes comedian, improviser, actor and multi-hyphenate @jondurnell6329 One of his day one comedy comrades and one of the few other comedians that actually knows sports (Alabama football and Dodgers)

Matt and Jon chop it up about various sports talk, where comedy was, where it's going and Jon talks about moving into the Improv scene and is heavily involved with the MILF comedy festival (a benefit for the Club...

Welcome Back!

And a welcome back to comedian, podcaster and filmmaker Ron Placone. Ron drops in to critique the current political administration's interesting decisions and also discuss his new film Termination Fee.

Ron is a touring standup comedian and political activist. He has been touring his AntiFascist Pasta Night Comedy Show across the country, he recently wrapped filming on his most recent film Termination Fee after a succ...

Happy 4/20 for all those that celebrate.

Welcoming back comedian and filmmaker Josh Edelman back to the podcast. Josh recently released his first special The Jew Romaine Experience. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-iW-bLBiEU) and it's a definite must watch. Josh details the experience and anxieties of his first specials and breaks down how he feels with the current situation of income inequality and his takes on the current poli...

Happy Tax Day!

This episode Matt welcomes comedian Bryan Torresdey. Bryan has been seen on Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks and in The Babylon Bee and tours around the nation.

Bryan and Matt relive their early days in Los Angeles and how much more fun the city was. Bryan details his early days of dating women in and LA, their opinions on dating apps and what the culture of young adults has morphed into.

Bryan and Matt detail where the good whi...

Happy Opening Day!

In honor of Major League Baseball's opening day, esteemed screenwriter and film critic John Boyd and I sit down to break down and rank each of our five favorite baseball movies.

If there are any movies we left off our list, Put them in the comments on Spotify (if you're listening on Spotify) - Or you can email us your list at ObnoxiousValidPoints@gmail.com

Chances are, you're going to agree with both of our lists an...