The Buddy System with Chris & Matty

Chicago key clubs, caffeine addiction, what they'd each do with $100 million (rafting company vs. cottage empire), lottery curse stories, Gurkha legends, a THC-infused pastrami sandwich, and the single greatest Winter Olympics bobsled bit you'll ever hear. They also get into the post-COVID vibe shift, wild New Orleans stories, childhood sledding disasters, the secret brothel history of Boulder, Colorado, and Matty learning for the first time how quartz watches work. Over an hour of two best friends just talking. Chicago key clubs and dive bars that definitely gave you lung disease Caffeine addiction, alarm clock warfare, and puzzle alarms that fly away Matty keeps a kukri knife next to his bed (as one does) What would you do with $100 million? The answers get weird fast Weed chicken wings, edible ouroboros, and a THC pastrami sandwich from Ivy Hall Winter Olympics deep dive — including the best bobsled bit of all time Trump's "Patriot Games" and the America 250 celebration Matty held a stranger's dog for 2 hours in New Orleans and they both cried Boulder's brothel history, the atomic clock, and quartz watches Spencer launches off a sand dune, lacerates organs, ends up on Jerry of the Day New episodes every Tuesday! Watch on YouTube & Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts Join the Discord community Follow us: @buddysystempod on Instagram Support the show on Patreon for early episodes, weekly bonus eps, and the new antique cookbook cooking series! #BuddySystemPodcast #ComedyPodcast #ChicagoPodcast #ChicagoComedy #WinterOlympics #Bobsled #NewOrleans #Colorado #Boulder #PodcastClips #FunnyPodcast #100Million #WeedEdibles #Olympics2026

Our buddy Devon Walker (SNL, Big Mouth, "My Favorite Lyrics" podcast) is in Chicago and we had to get him on the pod. Devon talks about coming up in the Austin comedy scene, getting Comedy Central's Comics to Watch just two years in, moving to New York City with $7,000, and surviving nightmare roommates — including one guy whose profile picture screams guilty verdict. He gives the full play-by-play of his SNL audition, from the club showcase to performing standup on an empty Studio 8H stage in front of Lorne Michaels. Then we completely derail into apocalypse survival plans, a rabid chimp horror movie, Chicago segregation stories, the legendary Southside Irish Parade corned beef heist, and why Vegas is Disneyland for idiots. Devon picks the panda as his favorite animal and almost gets into a fistfight with a security guard at an Eagles bar.

Happy Palentine's Day! This week on the Buddy System Podcast, we're celebrating friendship with our pal, Chicago comedian Lucia Whelan (@luciaismyname). We talk about everything from Pluto's planet status to Monsanto conspiracies, exchange the weirdest Palentine's Day gifts ever, debate whether astrology fans should have to learn astronomy, share some absolutely unhinged dating stories, and get real about friendship vs. romance.

Our buddy Luke Null (SNL, "Pretty Songs Dirty Words" ft. Wayne Brady) is back in Chicago and we had to get him on the pod. We talk comedy, SNL stories, the legendary Chicago scene, and then completely derail into golf course crimes, gas station madness, and the funniest childhood stories you've ever heard. Luke shares how his last name literally breaks hotel websites, we discuss the insanity of Buc-ee's gas stations, and Chris reveals his dad's secret pipe-stealing operation. Support the show! Gain access to behind-the-scenes content, bonus episodes, and enjoy all our episodes a day early!

Things get weird fast. High-tech bird feeders and Russian Blue cats, to our worst road rage moments and the creativity of medieval torture, why we need be be drinking pig milk, and 26,000 riffs more. Later, we dive down some important questions: Why is pig cheese $300 a kilo? Why aren't we drinking their milk? Also top of mind is the the Edmund Fitzgerald—specifically, why the anniversary memes have taken over our feeds and why we OG Fitzgerald fans. Finally, we ask the ultimate moral question: If the plane crashes, are you helping others, or are you fleeing the scene to avoid the jackals?

Our pal Joyelle Johnson stopped by the pod to talk about all kinds of stuff! Ungulates, touring, and more. Joyelle is a regular panelist on NPR's "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me." She has multiple specials out, she's been on TV a buncha, and she's appeared on late-night shows several times! She's the coolest, and one time she went to a zoo with Chris! We love her, and so will you! FULL DISCLOSURE: This episode was filmed late at night, after shows, and it’s a bit of a mess sometimes lol.

It took the boys three episodes to regress to first graders. We discuss niche sciences, pants dorsils, and the empire. It's very dumb, and also kinda smart, but mostly dumb. Just like all the stuff. Thanks for stopping by!

Whoa! Two extremely tender episodes for our first week? You bet your bazingos, big guy. Count on it! Our dearest buddy Kyle Kinane stopped by for a lovely long chat about things, stuff, and prescription crocs. Kyle is a legend in the Chicago comedy scene and a true comedian's comedian. There's not a comic He's personally contributed so much to our art and careers. It's a fantastic listen, so be sure to check it out! hosts Chris Higgins Matty Ryan executive producer Israel Fernandez III directed by Israel Fernandez III producer Sean Nielsen co-producers Chris Higgins & Matty Ryan director of photography Rob Gaona edited by Rob Gaona & Israel Fernandez III assistant editor Jess Roman graphics & motion Chris Higgins & Israel Fernandez III music Into the Heart of the Dragon’s LairMatt Cantor sound design Rob Gaona location Iconoclast Studios proudly filmed in Avondale, Chicago

The humblest of beginnings. hosts Chris Higgins Matty Ryan executive producer Israel Fernandez III directed by Israel Fernandez III producer Sean Nielsen co-producers Chris Higgins & Matty Ryan director of photography Rob Gaona edited by Rob Gaona & Israel Fernandez III assistant editor Jess Roman graphics & motion Chris Higgins & Israel Fernandez III music Into the Heart of the Dragon’s LairMatt Cantor sound design Rob Gaona location Iconoclast Studios proudly filmed in Avondale, Chicago