CISter Act
CISter Act
Jon Matthews & Sam Michael
Just what the world needs - two CIS white guys giving their opinions on everything! Named after their 2022 live comedy show, CISter Act the podcast consists of two vaguely political comedians, tackling vaguely political subjects.
CISter Act Episode 6: Jimmy Carr's Controversial Netflix Special
EP 4: Sam Michael and Jon Matthews (two vaguely political comedians talking about vaguely political things) discuss the backlash and outrage over a Jimmy Carr joke from his 2022 Netflix special, His Dark Materials,  which went viral over the past week and caused much controversy. We also discuss how our own lives have been affected or unaffected by cancel culture and if there are any subjects we would never go near when writing material. 
Feb 8, 2022
46 min
CISter Act Episode 5 With Fella: Breadstick Jousting, Travel Carrots, Flashing Simon Munnery
Episode 5: Sam Michael and Jon Matthews (two vaguely political comedians talking about vaguely political things) are joined by comedian Fella who talks about her alternative comedy nights in Bristol and why you need to bring a fresh pair of underpants. We also talk jousting with breadsticks on your nose, flashing comedian Simon Munnery  to make a political statement and how being a stand-in lead singer for a band and upsetting some music students lead to becoming a comic. 
Feb 3, 2022
32 min
CISter Act Episode 4: Hecklers and Disastrous Gigs
EP 4: Sam Michael and Jon Matthews (two vaguely political comedians talking about vaguely political things) discuss their experience with hecklers on the UK comedy circuit and revisit their worst ever gigs. 
Jan 28, 2022
38 min
CISter Act Episode 3 With James O'Donoghue: Steven Seagal Acting School, No. 10 Garden Parties, Learning to Walk
Episode 3: Sam Michael and Jon Matthews (two vaguely political comedians talking about vaguely political things) are joined by comedian and actor James O'Donoghue who talks to us about his years on the comedy circuit which boast TWO, yes TWO Comedy Virgins trophies and 745 gong show wins over Jon Matthews. We also talk Steven Seagal's acting methods and how they compare to David Suchet's, how to walk properly and the No. 10 Downing Street lockdown parties.  
Jan 19, 2022
59 min
CISter Act Episode 2: Molly-Mae's 24 Hours In A Day, Football and Mental Health, Rock Climbing
This week Sam and Jon discuss rich-born Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague's inspirational message to those in poverty that they should just 'work their butt off' like her and we also discuss the FA Cup 3rd round and the links between football and mental health.  
Jan 9, 2022
39 min
CISter Act Episode 1: New Years Eve, Mauren Lipman, Stealing Material and Winnie The Pooh
Rubbish New Year's Eve, Maureen Lipman is the queen of Cancel Culture and stealing comedy material.Just what the world needs, two straight white males talking about current affairs. Two vaguely political comedians tackle vaguely political... things. By Jon Matthews and Sam Michael. 
Jan 3, 2022
1 hr 7 min