3807 - Matt Koff

In Episode 3807 of *Never Not Funny: The Jimmy Pardo Podcast*, host Jimmy Pardo kicks off the show with exuberant energy, celebrating the upcoming 20th anniversary spectacular set for April 11th, 2026, a full-day live stream event from 4 p.m. to midnight Pacific time featuring over 20 guests, a live band, and surprise video content. Pardo and co-host Garen Cockrell reminisce about the podcast’s humble beginnings, debating the exact release date of Episode 1 and recalling early recordings at Pardo’s dining room table. The conversation shifts to the challenges of securing tickets for the 2028 Olympics, with Pardo sharing his strategic approach to high-demand events like soccer and women’s golf. Guest Matt Koff, comedian and writer for *The Daily Show*, joins the show to discuss his new special *Catman*, his mischievous cat Ardsley—who famously ate the sleeve off his favorite suit—and the realities of pet insurance and mental health in comedy. Koff reflects on his 13-year tenure on *The Daily Show*, the emotional toll of election night coverage, and the absurdity of political punditry, particularly around Nate Silver’s predictive missteps. The episode is filled with playful tangents on beer containers, the deceptive nature of 'healthy' grocery brands, and the joy of drive-thru generosity, culminating in a trivia round revealing Alexander Graham Bell’s rumored phone greeting: 'Ahoy, hoy!'. The segment closes with promotional plugs for Koff’s Veeps special, his upcoming live shows, and the anniversary celebration, which will include historical content starting at 3:30 PM and a sacred 'three N's' comedic bit that interrupts momentum but remains a beloved tradition. A heartfelt moment follows with a call to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, highlighted by a humorous anecdote about a 10-second donation message that spiraled into a 37-minute recording ordeal.