Matt Forde is a British comedian, writer, and radio presenter known for his blend of humour and political commentary. Born on 6th November 1982 in Nottingham, he developed an interest in politics early, joining the Labour Party at 15 before leaving after Jeremy Corbyn became leader. Forde began his comedy career at 16, gaining a reputation for politically charged material. He has appeared on various radio programmes, including BBC Radio 6, and hosted TV shows like Unspun with Matt Forde on Dave. In 2013, he launched The Political Party podcast, which features topical comedy and interviews with politicians from different parties. The podcast has gained popularity for addressing modern political discourse. Since 2018, he has recorded weekly episodes in a studio without a live audience, interviewing a diverse range of guests, including Tony Blair, Nicola Sturgeon, Michael Heseltine, and Nigel Farage. Forde's live shows have sold out venues like The Other Palace Theatre and The Duchess Theatre in the West End. He published a memoir, Politically Homeless, in 2020 and embarked on a live comedy tour titled "Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right" in 2022.
