Comedian, author, and podcast host Matt McCusker, who may have the most fascinating website homepage ever, will embark on his first-ever 18-city (so far) North American theater tour, which kicks off on Jan. 16 in Houston — a long way from his Haverton, Penn. upbringing.
McCusker describes himself as a “stern, yet loving father and a sexually-dedicated husband who places God above all things, adding, “After spending much of my young life engaging in mostly non-violent criminal activity, I’ve dedicated the rest of my days to the pursuit of peace and harmony.”
Unless McCusker is pulling an Andy Kaufman, there’s no tongue-in-cheek stuff here. The “Thoughts” section of his website cites Victor Frankl. The psychiatrist and philosopher who developed logotherapy, which proposes that the search for meaning is man’s primary motivation.
The Healing Frequency Tour follows his successful Netflix special, A Humble Offering, which premiered in October and reached No. 8 on the platform’s series chart. His first special, 2023’s The Speed of Light, amassed nearly 4 million views on YouTube. He also co-hosts Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast with Shane Gillis, which is the No. 1 Patreon podcast globally, boasting more than 5.5 million monthly downloads and a consistent Top 15 spot on Spotify’s comedy charts. Musical artists who have appeared include Skrilla, Action Bronson and the R&B group Dru Hill.
“I’m very pumped about this tour,” McCusker said in an announcement. “It’s bound to be fun and exciting for everyone involved.”
McCusker, who grew up about an hour from Gillis’ Mechanicsburg, PA hometown, is tight with the Tires co-creator. (Go Birds.) When Gillis hosted ESPN’s ESPY awards in July, he told the crowd, “Four-time WNBA all-star Brittany Hicks is here. Give it up for Brittany.” The cameras zeroed in on McCusker’s wife, Brittany, who is a police officer and a podcast host. “I knew none of you knew WNBA players. That’s crazy you [clapped for] it.”
Artist pre-sale tickets go on sale Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. ET. Local pre-sale begins Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. local, and general on-sale begins Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. local. More information can be found here.
Beyond stand-up, McCusker continues to expand his creative reach. He recently launched a series of animated shorts, including the The Papa John Paradox and is currently developing a follow-up to his book, Overlook: A Story About Drugs, Disappointment, and the American Dream.
