James Mustapic - James Mustapic Yourself Up And Get Back On That Saddle Girlfriend

Years ago, James Mustapic was trolled online for comments he made on national TV, and he has felt internally stagnant ever since. But not anymore - he is getting back on the titular saddle and cantering towards inner growth. A wholesome and hopeful premise for the audience to get invested in that is pleasantly propelled by Mustapic’s signature dry wit, genuinely sweet archival footage and a superb slide deck full of low-fi visual goofs. 

Mustapic is no doubt talented with great laugh-out-loud punchlines, but the structure and pacing do feel off-kilter, with dragging anecdotes and callbacks that don’t resonate as meaningfully as likely intended. There seems to be a slight dissonance on Mustapic’s end to let the audience fully in, which is ultimately a shame. When his sincerity shines through and the veil of irony is lifted, the show is able to sparkle most. More glimpses of Mustapic’s genuine nature and good-heartedness will bring this solid hour into top-tier shape.