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Just The EssentialsSteven HinkleJeff gets real sexy on this one! Steven drags us all into the mud as Lukas asks probing questions about small motor devices. Its another episode!
2025-11-292h 22Just The EssentialsBridjet MendyOne of the great comics in Columbus comes by to school the JTE boys on everything - the wonderful Bridjet Mendy! Phone calls! Lukas's camera dies near the end! Jeff is also there.
2025-11-141h 53Just The EssentialsGabi MerchenFresh off her win from beating Lukas and James at a contest, we sit down with young Gabi to hear about life. Dusty is there!
2025-08-121h 31
Comedians In Bed(EP. 132) Lukas MateusOn this episode of Comedians in Bed, we sit down with Columbus comedy veteran Lukas Mateus. After spending time in LA, Lukas shares his experiences from the comedy scene out west and what led him to move back. We talk about his decade-long journey in stand-up, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what the future holds after 10 years in the game. Tune in for a real and raw conversation about comedy, growth, and what comes next!
2025-06-2426 min
The Dorian ShowEp 48 The Cost of Comedy with Lukas MateusLukas Mateus is back! We go deep about doing stand up comedy in Los Angeles, how difficult it is to survive LA, and how I (Dorian) is a square!
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2023-09-2848 minThe Dorian ShowEp 43 Lukas Mateus & the Fat ScientistLukas Mateus is a stand-up comic based out of Los Angeles. We talk about eating, fitness, comedy, and being the babe whisperer.
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2023-08-0652 min
Just The EssentialsSolo solo MateusHey it’s just me! Talkin to myself like a true narcissist. It’s short tho. Just me catching up on where I am in comedy, some goals I have and hopefully some new jokes to work on if y’all actually listen and respond!
2023-04-2923 minJust The EssentialsSolo solo MateusHey it’s just me! Talkin to myself like a true narcissist. It’s short tho. Just me catching up on where I am in comedy, some goals I have and hopefully some new jokes to work on if y’all actually listen and respond!
2023-04-2823 minJust The EssentialsBack in the saddle with Lukas MateusI ramble on about how I’m trying to do this podcast again, stand up comedy out in LA, World War 3 and not being Latino enough!
2022-02-171h 29Just The EssentialsBack in the saddle with Lukas MateusI ramble on about how I’m trying to do this podcast again, stand up comedy out in LA, World War 3 and not being Latino enough!
2022-02-171h 29Just The EssentialsMore Up Beat MateusFeelin good, doing comedy, Bitcoin about whatever needs to be bitched about.
2021-10-1937 minJust The EssentialsMore Up Beat MateusFeelin good, doing comedy, Bitcoin about whatever needs to be bitched about.
2021-10-1837 minJust The EssentialsLone Wolf MateusStill out here keeping tabs on myself! But life is slowly starting to come together out here in Mexico. Enjoy!
2021-10-0932 minJust The EssentialsLone Wolf MateusStill out here keeping tabs on myself! But life is slowly starting to come together out here in Mexico. Enjoy!
2021-10-0832 minJust The EssentialsWest Coast MateusJust me with JUST THE ESSENTIALS! This episode is just me kinda breaking down how some clubs work out here and just general comedy. It’s all still new and confusing to me so I use this podcast now to unload all my half baked thoughts. Enjoy
2021-09-2924 minJust The EssentialsWest Coast MateusJust me with JUST THE ESSENTIALS! This episode is just me kinda breaking down how some clubs work out here and just general comedy. It’s all still new and confusing to me so I use this podcast now to unload all my half baked thoughts. Enjoy
2021-09-2924 minJust The EssentialsMateus goes CaliforniaSup duuudes?! This episode is JUST me! Just how it started. Just The Essentials lives on. I’ve had a wild trip out here and recorded this episode from my deflated air mattress so it’s pretty fun to listen to. I’m alone and still find a way to bitch moan and complain
2021-09-1439 minJust The EssentialsMateus goes CaliforniaSup duuudes?! This episode is JUST me! Just how it started. Just The Essentials lives on. I’ve had a wild trip out here and recorded this episode from my deflated air mattress so it’s pretty fun to listen to. I’m alone and still find a way to bitch moan and complain
2021-09-1339 min
Just The EssentialsThe LAST episode of JTE as YOU know itThis is the MOTHER of all episodes! The last episode I record with Jeff Lidala, Dusty Estepp and James Godwin. ALSO, the roasters who are on the roast of ME(Lukas Mateus) are ALLLLLL featured on this episode! You got Tucker Lappi, Brandon Gerber, Shaena, Halima Abshir, Ty Moore and of course Henry Allen! It was a lot of fun and wild, so buckle up for this one.
2021-09-042h 27Just The EssentialsThe LAST episode of JTE as YOU know itThis is the MOTHER of all episodes! The last episode I record with Jeff Lidala, Dusty Estepp and James Godwin. ALSO, the roasters who are on the roast of ME(Lukas Mateus) are ALLLLLL featured on this episode! You got Tucker Lappi, Brandon Gerber, Shaena, Halima Abshir, Ty Moore and of course Henry Allen! It was a lot of fun and wild, so buckle up for this one.
2021-09-032h 27Just The EssentialsWelcome back Kyle DoughtyKyle is a comic from Columbus Ohio who has left for bigger and better things! But he’s back visiting so we got him on the podcast to talk shit and laugh our balls off
2021-04-301h 52Just The EssentialsThe Prince of Polaris ReturnsTyler Sessamen is royalty around Columbus’s suburb, Polaris.... He kicked it with us for a couple hours at Jeff Lidala’s place and peed with the door open TWICE whilst recording
2021-04-262h 28Just The EssentialsHenry AllenHenry is one of my favorite comics working today. He’s back with JUST THE ESSENTIALS and we talk comedy and of course a lot of bullshit! Enjoy
2021-04-202h 07Just The EssentialsKatie Humphreys in the studio!Lots of exciting things for this episode. Katie Humphreys is back and James Godwin is back with a new studio for JUST THE ESSENTIALS! We get into a lot. We discuss why Dusty doesn’t do the laundry, why he hates America and why Jeff Lidala will be single forever
2021-04-082h 05Just The EssentialsSir Simon FraserSimon Fraser is a young bloke from across the pond, here in Columbus doing comedy and making BIG moves! He was kind of enough to come by and chat with JUST THE ESSENTIALS for a couple hours. We talk about his travels, Ivy League schooling and work on our accents. Pretty fun conversation
2021-04-041h 59Just The EssentialsSam Rothstein schools usThis episode made my brain melt... Sam is a promoter here in Columbus making moves for stand up comedy! He’s a bit of a talker so I hope you’re ready for an onslaught of words
2021-03-261h 59Just The EssentialsStevie J has Joel Good bring him from round the way!This is the nerdiest episode ever of JUST THE ESSENTIALS and I try to keep up! Pretty funny and I really get to know Stevie J, a local comic who’s been doin it for years and still out here killin it
2021-03-191h 54Just The EssentialsAnniversary show for JUST THE ESSENTIALS with Tucker LappiIt’s been a year and we talk with Tucker Lappi! Friend of the podcast and a funny comic so the conversation is pretty entertaining thanks for listening this whole time. LOVE YA
2021-03-121h 59Just The EssentialsAustin Black is back in blackAustin is a friend of mine who’s not a comic... But he’s funny and I wanted to talk to him so I did! Jeff was there and SHIT FACED before we even started recording so I’m annoyed.
2021-03-051h 42Just The EssentialsSir Yale ReamesMeet comedian Yale Reames as we get to know him a little better. he enlightens JUST THE ESSENTIALS on military boot camp which isn’t exactly like pictured and he absolutely hates discussing things he dislikes like Cobra Kai
2021-03-021h 22Just The EssentialsChis Toyloy and Just The EssentialsJoin us as we get to know Chris Toyloy, Columbus comic currently hitting as many stages as possible and figuring out stand up for himself! Several bizarre stories and I once again try to hold an intervention for my drunk friends
2021-02-222h 11Just The EssentialsTony Watson AND Austin Goodman AND Just The EssentialsThis episode is as explicit as it gets. Tony and Austin are stand up comics from NW Ohio! They are both HILARIOUS and offensive not JUST offensive. A comedic trait that most open mic comics think they possess and don’t.. These guys are great, so enjoy!
2021-02-141h 42Just The EssentialsIndian CHUKIE dollPinak Patel is a Columbus comic and tbh.... He’s a good dude. He won’t tell us where he was on 9/11, but we still love him here at JUST THE ESSENTIALS!
2021-02-051h 59Just The EssentialsJaye Spade drops some barsJaye Spade is a Columbus rapper and friend of Jeff Lidala’s, so that makes him a friend of JUST THE ESSENTIALS!
2021-02-021h 56Just The EssentialsHalima Abshir and US!Local comic and bread enthusiast Halima Abshir stops by to witness the dismantling of JUST THE ESSENTIALS as I scream at Dusty! Overall we have a great time talkin shit so enjoy! TICKETS FOR THE MARK NORMAND show featuring Lukas Mateus and Jeff Lidala are limited and goin quick! Use promo code PA2021 when purchasing tickets. anightofcomedy4pa.simpletix.com
2021-01-221h 59Just The EssentialsHalima Abshir and US!Local comic and bread enthusiast Halima Abshir stops by to witness the dismantling of JUST THE ESSENTIALS as I scream at Dusty! Overall we have a great time talkin shit so enjoy! TICKETS FOR THE MARK NORMAND show featuring Lukas Mateus and Jeff Lidala are limited and goin quick! Use promo code PA2021 when purchasing tickets. anightofcomedy4pa.simpletix.com
2021-01-221h 59Just The EssentialsComedian Kris JohnsonJUST THE ESSENTIALS talked it up with Columbus comic Kris Johnson. He’s quiet but I enjoy hanging out with Kris cuz I too hate having to shout over loud mouths
2021-01-181h 07Just The EssentialsStory time with Austin BlackAustin is a friend of mine who’s not a comic but should be. Listen while he gives us 2hrs of some pretty funny stories that I set up terribly
2021-01-081h 59Just The EssentialsLast episode of JUST THE ESSENTIALS of 2020 with JUST me.... Lukas Mateus2020 is over and I’m here to express to myself how I feel about it... Thanks for listening as I bring you on into the new year
2020-12-3142 minJust The EssentialsLast episode of JUST THE ESSENTIALS of 2020 with JUST me.... Lukas Mateus2020 is over and I’m here to express to myself how I feel about it... Thanks for listening as I bring you on into the new year
2020-12-3142 minJust The EssentialsWrapping up 2020 with JUST ESSENTIALSMe, Jeff and Dusty get together before the year ends and try to get through a conversation without me losing my mind
2020-12-281h 42Just The Essentials‘‘Twas the day before the night before Christmas with Lukas MateusI’m in a good mood today so let’s discuss CNN, Christmas and how free Spotify sucks now!
2020-12-2343 minJust The Essentials‘‘Twas the day before the night before Christmas with Lukas Mateus - 053I’m in a good mood today so let’s discuss CNN, Christmas and how free Spotify sucks now!
2020-12-2343 minJust The EssentialsChurch time with Xavier DunsonListen to this episode where I myself try to censor my filthy mind a little and still end up talkin about poop somehow..... Xavier regrets telling his mom he was going on a podcast and a Dusty claims stand up comedy is dying and has been since the late 80’s😂
2020-12-181h 592020-12-0937 minJust The EssentialsSanta Mateus - 051Dec 09 2020Sat down and chatted with me about myself... It’s riveting
2020-12-0937 minJust The EssentialsJust Shaena and JUST THE ESSENTIALSShaena is a Columbus comic who’s been hitting as many mics as she can, even during COVID! We discuss a lot of issues and. Even argue a little... I don’t get along well with others, but that’s why I do this podcast!
2020-12-051h 59Just The EssentialsBrian Harris locked upBrian Harris is easily one of the best NEW comics I’ve seen in a while, so I was excited to talk to him and he definitely delivered! This episode is heavy.
2020-11-271h 59Just The EssentialsAstrea AND CecilAstrea Ashe and Cecil Herman are my favorite local comedy couple and this sure is a wild ass episode! Astrea talks faster than my brain functions but damn does she have some creepy stories about creepy dudes and Cecil tells my favorite story about parents I’ve heard in a long time! Enjoy and buckle up it’s a long one..
2020-11-202h 21Just The EssentialsLukas Mateus of JUST THE ESSENTIALSSolo episode this week and I go off on some pretty ridiculous ramblings to myself like psycho..... So, yeah... Enjoy!
2020-11-1247 minJust The EssentialsLukas Mateus of JUST THE ESSENTIALS - 047Nov 12 2020Solo episode this week and I go off on some pretty ridiculous ramblings to myself like psycho..... So, yeah... Enjoy!
2020-11-1247 minJust The EssentialsAberFreak39Logan Stake comes by and we say some extremely rated R shit... We go at for 2hrs, so buckle up
2020-11-061h 59Just The EssentialsSamson Shete is more intelligent than JUST THE ESSENTIALSThis is a really good episode with Columbus comic Samson Shete! Sure it’s not recorded in a fancy pants studio, but the content is all there I promise! We talk politics, dealing with police and Jeff stays awake!
2020-10-301h 59Just The EssentialsAdam Little and the debatesWe got together with YOUTUBE sensation Adam Little! We chat with him for a while as well as watching the last presidential debates. It’s a pretty wild episode
2020-10-252h 33Just The EssentialsRaja Gillings-Brown settles some scoresRaja is a comic/artist/musician and she hung out with us on JUST THE ESSENTIALS and Christian HB helped us out by recording us!
2020-10-191h 48Just The EssentialsChristian HB sits downWe sat down with comic Christian HB and chatted with him about smoking indoors and of course politics. What would a podcast during these turbulent times be if we didn’t discuss shit we don’t know shit about?! And Jeff gets drunk AGAIN.
2020-10-061h 45Just The EssentialsLukas Mateus talks to Lukas MateusI’m back with me about me! I discuss the debates, the new podcast, being political but not.... It’s embarrassing
2020-09-3032 minJust The EssentialsLukas Mateus talks to Lukas Mateus - 041Sep 30 2020I’m back with me about me! I discuss the debates, the new podcast, being political but not.... It’s embarrassing
2020-09-3032 minJust The EssentialsKatie Humphreys braved it out with usKatie is a Columbus comic who’s been paid, drives a mustang and doesn’t get my Dawson’s Creek references cuz I’m so old and crusty and she’s young and shiny. It’s a fun listen so strap in for 2hrs of JUST THE ESSENTIALS and Katie Humphreys!
2020-09-291h 55Just The EssentialsMeet the tech guy to end all tech guysJames Godwin is new to comedy but not new to the world of having actual knowledge on the subject of recording a podcast. So sit back and get to know James along with JUST THE ESSENTIALS. This might be the start of a loving relationship!
2020-09-231h 00Just The EssentialsChris Doughty and some new equipmentThis episode may or may not be a pinnacle of JUST THE ESSENTIALS! Local comic Chris Doughty came by and we get to know him on all new high tech equipment thanks to James Godwin.
2020-09-161h 43Just The EssentialsTucker Lappi and I talkDid a solo episode, but had Tucker join me to just shoot the shit about something other than comedy. We swap stories about Columbus and music..
2020-09-1043 min2020-09-081h 53Just The EssentialsJUST me on JUST THE ESSENTIALSThis episode is just me. It’s a good one tho I promise. I discuss twins and how they freak me out, muscle dudes at GNC and a lot of self loathing!
2020-09-0200 minJust The EssentialsJohnny “corn rows” CollinsComedian Johnny Collins comes thru for a couple hours and we touch EVERY subject from his Christian rapping to WHY WAS HE CHRISTIAN RAPPING?! Comic Chris Doughty and Shawndra drop by to say a few things
2020-09-011h 43Just The EssentialsNot Joel Bad, THIS is Joel GoodJoel Good sits down with JUST THE ESSENTIALS to discuss his haircut and spilling food on nice white folks
2020-08-251h 01Just The EssentialsBrandon Gerber MY best friendSecond time around we get down and dirty with Brandon Gerber, Columbus comic. Probably the most serious and together JUST THE ESSENTIALS has ever been! We discuss COVID and what we should do, voting and Trump..... Jeff barley hangs on.
2020-08-181h 59Just The EssentialsHey it’s meI trash Leonard Cohen right off the bat as I then proceed to ramble on about CHOPPED, staying away from people and my advice for single virgins out there.
2020-08-1226 minJust The EssentialsMichael Chilton is not whiteJUST THE ESSENTIALS talks with Columbus comic and proud nerd Michael Chilton
2020-08-111h 46Just The EssentialsCleveland comic and scholar Mike Strenk with Tucker LappiTucker Lappi and Cleveland comic Mike Strenk help us breakdown Dusty and why he is the way he is... I also try to get SOMEONE to get their tongue split or a bagel head or some kinda body modification! I’ll pay!
2020-08-041h 59Just The EssentialsTyler Sessamens of Rude Dog Comedy3 hours and I promise it’s worth the time... It’s a true roller coaster of emotions with The Prince of Polaris!
2020-07-283h 59Just The EssentialsLukas Mateus talks Lukas MateusI discuss how smashing a pie into the face of a street prostitute IS funny, if the street prostitute is dressed like a sexy circus clown.....
And how I’m Colombian but couldn’t tell that the intro song was in Spanish.
I also breakdown high schoolers at the gym... Just listen. Lots of useful information
2020-07-2329 minJust The EssentialsLukas Mateus talks Lukas Mateus - 027Jul 23 2020I discuss how smashing a pie into the face of a street prostitute IS funny, if the street prostitute is dressed like a sexy circus clown.....And how I’m Colombian but couldn’t tell that the intro song was in Spanish.I also breakdown high schoolers at the gym... Just listen. Lots of useful information
2020-07-2329 minJust The EssentialsJason Banks and Kenny MockJeff talks the least he ever has as he listens to Jason Bank’s stories of preforming at a swingers club and Kenny Mock hits us with a scenario of life or death... Dusty is there too
2020-07-211h 59Just The EssentialsJordan Fulton freaks us outJordan is a Columbus comic that’s out here crashing his motorcycle and drinking pee! Just listen to Jordan Fulton and JUST THE ESSENTIALS get into it
2020-07-141h 59Just The EssentialsAmanda Ramirez brought the hammer down on usAmanda puts all us numbskull men in our place by breaking us all down to the posers we are.... She also didn’t bring enough burrito for the whole podcast sooo..... It was fun, we talked shit and I made everyone announce their race because it makes WHITE Dusty uncomfortable.
2020-07-081h 212020-07-0334 minJust The EssentialsTy Moore crawled out from under whatever rock he’s been livin underTy Moore talks with JUST THE ESSENTIALS about comedy, looking like Roseanne and BLACKED(porn).
2020-06-301h 58Just The EssentialsKyle Doughty is white, handsome, funny and he’s finally leaving THANK GOD!This episode has its ups and downs and I blame the two white guys(Dusty and Kyle) but either way we talk about stuff and discuss things in a hilarious manner of stupidity
2020-06-251h 45Just The EssentialsBrandon Gerber is MY best friend/Phone a friend power hourGot yourself a nice little two parter! The first hour we get down to business with Comedian Brandon Gerber and he hits Dusty with the best roast so far. Then me, Jeff, Dusty and Tony all decided to call local Columbus comics and ask them a series of pointless questions and I hang up on EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM!
2020-06-171h 30Just The EssentialsIt’s all about MEStart it off right with THE BAD BRAINS intro! I talk about not sleeping, Columbus needing to open up, Nicholas Cage’s dead scarecrow hair and endless other topics!
2020-06-1239 minJust The Essentials3SEATS (pt 1) and Dusty Wears Floppy Socks (pt 2)Local long-hair Tucker Lappi returns and we talk about this and that. Jeff Lidala gets a new name. Tony has an aneurism mid story. But most importantly, we DON’T let Dusty have a meltdown about politics.
2020-06-101h 59Just The EssentialsSolo episodes are the deep cuts of JUST THE ESSENTIALSThis is an episode for the TRUE listeners.
I discuss everything. The eradication of covid19, protests, my disgust for group celebrations and Ty Moore and trendy Abercrombie & Fitch masks.... Its a short episode enjoy!
2020-06-0825 minJust The EssentialsMinute 19:38 a lady gets maced in the faceWe got 2 episodes here for ya. The first hour is MOSTLY Dusty lecturing us (a Colombian, a Mexican, a black guy and Henry Allen who isn’t black but is). Lecturing us on the importance and power of PROTEST✊🏽. Henry Allen is one of my personal favorite comic in the Columbus scene and I he is definitely someone to check out once comedy shows start happening again! Until then listen to him on JUST THE ESSENTIALS
2020-06-031h 40Just The EssentialsDestine Richardson brought us cheesesteaksWe talked shit with some guy named DESTINE Richardson. He’s a comic and mailman and..... Wears sandals
2020-05-2612h 37Just The EssentialsHalima Abshir hangs with JUST THE ESSENTIALSHalima is a local Columbus comedian and coffee slinger. We discuss a lot over two hours including Jeff Lidala getting a Wendy’s tattoo, racism and threesomes....
2020-05-191h 51Just The EssentialsAnother ego maniacal episode with ME, Lukas MateusJust me sorry.... I explain what happened with the TWO part episode with Halim Abshir and obviously discuss all the HOT GOSS you’re dying to hear! Music: I WANNA BE ADORED By: THE STONE ROSES
2020-05-1334 minJust The EssentialsAnother ego maniacal episode with ME, Lukas Mateus - 013May 13 2020Just me sorry.... I explain what happened with the TWO part episode with Halim Abshir and obviously discuss all the HOT GOSS you’re dying to hear! Music: I WANNA BE ADORED By: THE STONE ROSES
2020-05-1334 minJust The EssentialsYou come to me for the news right?I have all the updates you need to know to get you through this new week of things opening back up! Music: DANCE by ESG
2020-05-0739 min2020-05-0559 minJust The EssentialsTucker came from AlaskaNothing makes sense anymore in Corona nation, but meet Tucker Lappi PART ONE of PART TWO
2020-05-0559 minJust The EssentialsThis episode is in SpanishIt’s not really.... We just have Tony B Cruz straight from Mexico! Me, Jeff Lidala and Dustered talk that taco talk with my Latino brethren.
2020-04-2859 minJust The EssentialsBeing alone with me is not funI come to terms with looking poor and being attracted to people in masks
2020-04-2530 minJust The EssentialsWe added another personEvan Kackleys(EM Katmores) came on with Jeff Lidala and Dustered! It gets real, it gets chaotic and I hang up the phone on Kyle Doughty(local comedian)
2020-04-2154 minJust The EssentialsStill in this aloneBack at it alone and by myself! Buckle up cuz my memory is trash and it shows in this as I get into all the real issues with this one. Cheesecake Factory, stimulus checks AND a new segment called PHONE A FRIEND where I call someone randomly I’m friends with and bother them until I get bored.
2020-04-1550 minJust The EssentialsJeff Lidala and Dustered came back PART 2Me, Jeff and Dustered linked back up to to discuss the essentials
2020-04-1457 minJust The EssentialsShit talk in LA with Jeff Lidala & Dusty Estepp Part 1.Strap in for an hour of shit talk. This lockdown has been rough and everyone’s life is falling apart... Part 2 of this episode will be out next week.
2020-04-0600 minJust The EssentialsIt’s my birthday and I’ll bitch if I want toLet’s talk about what people post on FB, getting older and sending gay messages to manly dudes...
2020-04-0222 minJust The EssentialsLocked down with Jeff LidalaMeet Jeff Lidala in the midst of this whole end of the world thing...
2020-03-2926 minJust The EssentialsCaptain’s LogI discuss corona rona mania, working out outside and other hot topics....... Music: Quarantined by Career Suicide
2020-03-2528 min