The Low Point with Matt Pena
The Low Point with Matt Pena
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Low Point with Matt Pena, where comedian and storyteller Matt Pena dives deep into the low points of his guests' lives. Each episode, Matt sits down with people from all walks of life to explore the challenges and setbacks that shaped who they are today. From heartbreaks to career struggles, Matt asks the tough questions: What happened? How did you get through it? And how did that low point make you stronger? Join us as we laugh, reflect, and find out that none of us are alone in our struggles. Tune in for an honest, raw, and ultimately uplifting conversation that will leave you feeling a little more connected and a lot less alone.
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The podcast delves into themes of personal resilience, mental health, and humor in adversity, with episodes covering issues like navigating romantic relationships with STIs, living with chronic illness, and the impact of friendships on personal identity. Notable episodes include Sarah Barnitt discussing her experiences with herpes and Matt Kasabian talking about his journey with ulcerative colitis.
Welcome to The Low Point with Matt Pena, where comedian and storyteller Matt Pena dives deep into the low points of his guests’ lives. Each episode, Matt sits down with people from all walks of life to explore the challenges and setbacks that shaped who they are today. From heartbreaks to career struggles, Matt asks the tough questions: What happened? How did you get through it? And how did that low point make you stronger? Join us as we laugh, reflect, and find out that none of us are alone in our struggles. Tune in for an honest, raw, and ultimately uplifting conversation that will leave you feeling a little more connected and a lot less alone.
On this episode of The Low Point, Matt sits down with comedian Ahri Findling who opens up about being bullied in middle school — including a heartbreaking story about how the very people he thought were his closest friends turned on him in a moment of humiliation.
Through humor, honesty, and reflection, Ahri and Matt explore how these early betrayals impacted Ahri’s ability to trust others, shaped his relationships, and even influenced the kind of father and man he is today.
If you’ve ever struggled with trust, friendship, or finding your footing when you were young, this episode will hit home.
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