Matt Mathews: From TikTok Stardom to Boujee on a Budget
Comedian Matt Mathews, the TikTok sensation who turned farm chores into a viral masterpiece during the COVID-19 pandemic, is bringing his comedic genius to Bethlehem’s Wind Creek Event Center this Friday. Yes, that’s right; the only thing more famous than his TikTok is his impeccable ability to milk a joke out of milking cows.
This gig marks Mathews’ grand debut in the illustrious eastern/northeastern Pennsylvania comedy scene. After launching his national tour with “When That Thang Get Ta Thang’n,” he’s now spreading his brand of hilarity to previously uncharted territories—because, one can only wonder, who hasn’t wanted to hear stand-up while contemplating local ordinances on farm animals?
“This show is vastly different from my first,” Matthew confessed, sounding like a guy who just discovered the different types of cheese at Whole Foods. “My first performance was more raw, like unfiltered TikTok butter, while this one is the cream—the fun part. It’s practically stand-up in a three-piece suit.”
Mathews recently graced YouTube with his first comedy special, filmed at Birmingham’s illustrious Alabama Theatre, because what’s better than capturing awkward laughter and questionable punchlines in high definition? And just when you thought he was done, he’ll be filming his next special at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, a venue known for harboring talented musicians and expecting nothing less than pure excellence—talk about pressure!
But that’s not all! In between telling jokes, Mathews runs a boudoir photography studio, because why not slide into someone’s DMs with both sensual snaps and one-liners? He even credits singer-songwriter Jewel for his musical aspirations—a classic case of “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know on the internet.”
With new tracks like “What a War” and “Joke’s on Me” released in March, Matt is already carving his niche in the country music scene as if it were a butter sculpture. Naturally, he is also hard at work on a country album, because who wouldn’t want to hear songs about rodeos, heartbreaks, and maybe a good ol’ fashioned tractor race?
Before making audiences laugh off their seat belts at Wind Creek, Mathews took a moment to dish on his rise-from-the-farm Comedy Hall of Fame and his side hustles that make him the multi-talented individual he is today. Apparently, comedy found him in a way that most people wish their lost socks would—unexpectedly and with a punchline attached.
On Finding TikTok Fame
“What made me start posting on TikTok?” he muses. “Well, my boudoir photography got the axe from ‘community guidelines,’ so I switched gears. A friend filmed my first farm chore video, and it blew up faster than my grandmother’s biscuits!”
The Unexpected Journey to Comedy
He didn’t grow up glued to the TV watching comedy. “The farm videos surprisingly nudged me toward the stand-up stage,” he admits, “despite my lifelong dream being more about, you know, not being funny.” Seriously, if you can make chickens laugh, you can make anyone laugh.
The Stand-Up Response
When asked about his stand-up influences, he quips, “I love Mo’Nique, but I don’t binge on comedy specials. I prefer to avoid comparisons unless it’s comparing my hair to a potato sack!” And as for topics, you surely won’t hear him discussing politics or religion; “People want to escape reality, not rehash it between sips of overpriced coffee,” he reflects.
Life Beyond Comedy
Oh, and let’s not dismiss his lovable hobbies—like barrel racing. “It’s my space to bond with horses and escape from the world,” he shares, perhaps pondering which horse would be the best heckler. After grasping the reins of both careers, he admits he’s ready to take on the entertainment world like a kid at a carnival.
The Road Ahead
Finally, he’s set on more entertainment escapades. “I’m all about the grind. TV and film are up next, and maybe a reality show about living off farm chores—who wouldn’t tune in to that?”
So, if you’re around Bethlehem, come see Matt Mathews this Friday—he’s ready to prove that the true treasures of life can indeed be found beneath a layer of farm dirt and a sprinkle of laughter!
