Joe Matarese's Road Back to Philly

About Joe Matarese's Road Back to Philly

Joe Matarese’s Road Back To Philly: Road Back to Philly is comedian Joe Matarese’s hilarious and heartfelt journey back to his roots. After moving to New York in 1995 to chase his comedy dream—building a career full of ups and downs, getting married, and raising two kids—Joe is now setting his sights on returning home to South Jersey or Philly, right off Exit 4 on the NJ Turnpike, once his youngest graduates high school in four years. Each episode blends sharp comedy with real nostalgia, as Joe dives into stories from growing up in Philly and South Jersey, revisits the legendary spots that

Publisher

Joe Matarese

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

19 May 2026

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   #22 The Voices of Philly: Joe Conklin on WIP, Comedy, and the City

   Joe Conklin joins Joe Matarese for a Philly-heavy conversation about a career built on radio, stand-up, and unmistakable impressions. He looks back at breaking into Philadelphia radio, talks about turning fast-moving sports stories into comedy, and brings out voices like Merrill Reese, Charles Barkley, and Joel Embiid. The conversation wanders through Philly’s blunt, roast-your-friends personality, traveling fans, and what it’s like performing for a room full of athletes. Plus, Conklin gives Joe advice on the Philly-area move he’s been considering. A funny, affectionate look at the city and the voices that make it sound like itself.

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   # 21 Severing the cord

   I went to Parents Weekend at the University of Tampa, spent $400 on dinner, got two Miller Lites in return, and still almost cried saying goodbye to my son. My wife says there were no tears. Apparently, now I need proof.Danny Rubio joins me to talk about watching your kids grow up, letting them leave home, and trying to stop giving advice nobody asked for. We get into college nightlife, why these kids have no game, and my attempt to turn my son’s apartment lounge into a podcast studio—which my wife shut down immediately.Plus, making friends as an adult, why Philly still feels like home, and the Eagles heartbreak I’m convinced I caused by texting my brother too soon.If you’ve ever struggled to let go of your kids—or blamed yourself for your team losing—you’ll understand.Have a story about your kids leaving home or carrying on your Philly sports obsession? Leave a voicemail at 914-721-0008. Your message could be featured on a future episode.I've been seen or heard on The Howard Stern Show, WTF with Marc Maron, The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents Joe Matarese (His Own 1/2 Hour Special), The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and Craig Ferguson, Americas Got Talent, and his three Specials on Youtube The Poster's Wrong, Medicated, and Mullets and Mixtapes. Click here to watch my newest special Mullets and Mixtapes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiWVYa9ps48 Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/TheJoematareseFollow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoematareseFollow Me On Facebook: https://Facebook.com/TheJoematareseTo Book Me For An Event Go To: https://Joematarese.com/contact To See Where I'm Performing: https://Joematarese.com

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   6 Oct 2026

   #20 Cipha Sounds on the Philly Comedy Scene | Road Back to Philly | Road Back to Philly

   Cipha Sounds joins Joe Matarese on Road Back to Philly to talk Dave Chappelle, his journey from hip-hop DJ to stand-up comedian, and why Philadelphia crowds are a whole different animal. Cipha shares how Dave Chappelle encouraged him to try stand-up while he was DJing on Chappelle’s Show, what DJing taught him about reading a comedy crowd, and stories from Hot 97, touring with Lil’ Kim, and the Comedy Cellar. Then we get into the important stuff: Philly cheesesteaks, dating in Philadelphia, and why wearing the wrong team’s jersey can destroy your set before your first joke. Plus, we talk Shane Gillis, Michael Che, and Cipha’s hilarious encounter with Bootsy Collins. 🎟️ SEE CIPHA SOUNDS AT PUNCH LINE PHILLY — OCTOBER 9–10 Use promo code LIKEABLE for 50% off tickets! October 9 tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/cipha-sounds-philadelphia-pennsylvania-10-09-2026/event/020064BCD8587753 (https://www.ticketmaster.com/cipha-sounds-philadelphia-pennsylvania-10-09-2026/event/020064BCD8587753) October 10 tickets: https://www.livenation.com/event/vvG1FZ_5SbbEqn/cipha-sounds (https://www.livenation.com/event/vvG1FZ_5SbbEqn/cipha-sounds) 🎤 COME SEE JOE MATARESE LIVE! Get off the couch. Come laugh with me in person. OCTOBER 24, 2026 — MEDFORD, NJ Studio 67 — 7 PM Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joe-matarese-live-at-studio-67-in-medford-nj-tickets-1996050074505 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joe-matarese-live-at-studio-67-in-medford-nj-tickets-1996050074505) OCTOBER 24, 2026 — MEDFORD, NJ Studio 67 — 9 PM Show details and ticket availability: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joe-matarese-live-at-studio-67-in-medford-nj-tickets-1996063047307 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joe-matarese-live-at-studio-67-in-medford-nj-tickets-1996063047307) NOVEMBER 7, 2026 — PHILADELPHIA, PA Stagecrafters Theater, Chestnut Hill — 7:30 PM Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chestnut-hill-comedy-night-with-joe-matarese-from-americas-got-talent-tickets-1991930482695 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chestnut-hill-comedy-night-with-joe-matarese-from-americas-got-talent-tickets-1991930482695) DECEMBER 26, 2026 — HAMMONTON, NJ Eagle Theatre — 4:30 PM Tickets — select the afternoon show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammonton-holiday-comedy-night-with-joe-matarese-tickets-1996171416442 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammonton-holiday-comedy-night-with-joe-matarese-tickets-1996171416442) DECEMBER 26, 2026 — HAMMONTON, NJ Eagle Theatre — Evening show Tickets — select the evening show and check the start time: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammonton-holiday-comedy-night-with-joe-matarese-tickets-1996171416442 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammonton-holiday-comedy-night-with-joe-matarese-tickets-1996171416442) MORE FROM JOE & CIPHA Joe Matarese — shows, podcast and comedy specials: https://joematarese.com/ (https://joematarese.com/) Cipha Sounds — official social links, shows and specials: https://linktr.ee/ciphasounds (https://linktr.ee/ciphasounds) Subscribe for more episodes of Road Back to Philly, give this video a like, and tell us in the comments: where should Cipha get his next Philly cheesesteak? #CiphaSounds #JoeMatarese #RoadBackToPhilly

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