Matt Weinhold

Matt Weinhold (born May 7, 1964) is an American comedian, writer, producer, actor and podcast host.
==Background and Career==
Matt Weinhold is an entertainer known for his work as a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster. Born in San Francisco, California in 1964, Weinhold's has made a career that combined his passion for comedy, sci-fi, horror, and pop culture.
Weinhold's first started as a stand-up comedian, headlining at numerous comedy clubs, college campuses, private functions, and even sci-fi conventions. In the 1990s in San Francisco, he was part of a satirical comedy troupe called Comedy Obscura along with Greg Proops, Mike Bossier and Debi Durst which combined pre-written sketches and improv for audiences during their run. 
Weinhold's has an extensive collection of comic books, movie posters, cartoon figurines, and science fiction memorabilia at home, indicating his passion for pop culture and geeky interests influenced his comedic material. This work led to appearances on various TV networks, including NBC, CBS, HBO, MTV, and Comedy Central. He also pursued acting and guest-starred in TV shows such as "The Weird Al Show," "The Comeback," and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip." He also ventured into voice-over work, lending his talents to shows like "Throut & Neck," "Super Adventure Team," "Squirrel Boy," and "Code Monkeys." In 2008, he released a 36-track comedy album called "Dead Funny." 
Matt Weinhold was the winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition in 1989. In 1990, he finished third in the San Francisco Comedy Competition. 
Weinhold became a writer/performer on TV series such as Style Channel's "The Dish" and CBS' "Culture Click." Matt's writing has also appeared in comic format. In Creepy (Magazine)'s Dark Horse Run, Creepy #10 produced an Anthology tribute to HP Lovecraft. Matt's "Mint in Package" was a story of a collector discovering rare Dark Godz toys and suffering the consequences of opening the mint condition boxes. 
One of Weinhold's latest projects is the "Monster Party" podcast, which he co-hosts and produces with his friends. The podcast features guests from various genres, including sci-fi and horror luminaries, as well as comedians. It was nominated for a Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards in the category of Best Podcast for 2022, finishing with an Honorable Mention at award time. 
===Writing Credits===
Year 	Title 	Medium 	Notes
1995 	'The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time'	Video Game 	Additional Writing
1998 	The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time 	Video Game 	Additional Writing
2002 	Whacked! 	Video Game 	Lead Writer
2009 	Comedy Film Nerds 	Podcast Series	Writer
2010 	Carbon Nation 	Documentary 	Writer
2009-2011	The Dish 	TV Series 	Writer
2011 	The Nerdist: End of the Year Special 	TV Special 	Writer
2013-2014	Beware the Batman 	TV Series 	Writer
2018 	Stan Against Evil 	TV Series 	Writer
2019-2020	Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove 	TV Series 	Writer
===Acting Credits===
Year	Title 	Role 	Notes
1995	'The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time'	Arthur (voice) 	Video Game
1998	The Journeyman Project: Pegasus Prime 	Arthur (voice) 	Video Game
1997	The Weird Al Show 	Game Show Host 	1 episode, S1E8 "Talent Show"
1998	The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time 	Arthur (voice) 	Video Game
2002	Whacked! 	Van Tastic (voice) 	Video Game
2005	The Suite Life of Zack & Cody 	Doctor Sal 	S1E13 "Poor Little Rich Girl"
2005	The Comeback 	Warm Up Comic 	2 episodes
2006	Squirrel Boy 	Scoutmaster Dan (voice) 	S1E2 "Scout's Dishonor/Andy Had a Little Squirrel"
2007	Powerloafing 	Romulan Commander 	
2007	Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip 	Hannibal 	2 episodes
2008	Green Flash 	Pete Palmer 	
2013	Outlands 	Old Man Hologram/Captain Val (Voice)	
2017	Pitch Off with Doug Benson 	Himself (Guest) 	
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