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The Low Point with Matt Pena

The Low Point with Matt Pena

By: Matt Pena
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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.

Episodes
  • Living with Bipolar - Steph Brown (Episode 14)
    Jun 17 2025

    On this episode of The Low Point, Matt sits down with comedian Steph Brown who opens up about her journey living with bipolar disorder. Steph shares candid stories about being bullied in her youth, her time spent in a mental health facility as a teenager, and how these difficult experiences shaped her perspective on life. Together, they explore how comedy became not just a creative outlet but a lifeline—helping Steph reclaim her confidence, find her voice, and build a place for herself in the world. It’s an honest, heartfelt, and humorous conversation about struggle, survival, and self-discovery.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Bullied in Middle School - Ahri Findling (Episode 13)
    Apr 28 2025

    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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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Blowtorch to the B*tthole - Chris DeSimone (Episode 12)
    Apr 22 2025

    On this episode of The Low Point, Matt sits down with childhood friend Chris DeSimone for a wild, heartfelt, and hilarious journey through their shared past and Chris' unexpected medical saga. From chlorine-soaked summers working at the town pool together to the chaos and camaraderie of Boy Scouts, the two reminisce about growing up together and the memories that shaped them. But the laughs give way to a deeper conversation as Chris opens up about his experience living with fibromyalgia—and the series of bizarre and painful medical events that followed.

    And yes, there is a story involving a doctor, a blowtorch, and a body part no one ever wants near open flame.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
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