About What Matters
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSlackie Brown’s flagship podcast hub, About What Matters is the home of in-depth sports & pop culture interviews, thorough deep-dives and timely discussions between co-hosts (and lifelong best friends) Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel.
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2022 NCAA Tournament Breakdown With Sportswriter Bennett Conlin
March 15, 2022 12:13 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBSlackie Brown founder Casey Pazzalia breaks down the 2022 NCAA Tournament with sportswriter Bennett Conlin. Follow Slackie Brown and Virginia Gameday on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWzkhyVTeA23gg6rRSV15A Support us by shopping for your gear at... Lids: lids.7q8j.net/c/2280371/628150/9679 Fanatics: fanatics.93n6tx.net/c/2280371/621139/9663
'Home Alone' Wisecracks, Discussion & Quiz + Exterior Illumination Stories & More Holiday Jolliness
December 19, 2021 15:26 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBCasey & Connor are back in it with lots of holiday cheer & chatter! 'Home Alone' everything (1:30) Exterior Illumination story (24:20) 'Christmas Vacation' tidbits (27:30) 'Home Alone' quiz (32:00) website: https://slackiebrown.com/ --- With promo code SLACKIE you can have your initial deposit matched up to $1000 at MY BOOKIE ⬇️ https://mybookie.website/betwithSLACKIE Get one month free at Paramount+ ⬇️ https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/2280371/1227380/3065
Unpacking 'Succession' Season 3 Finale
December 14, 2021 14:28 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBCasey & Connor hop back on the horse to unpack the Season 3 finale of 'Succession'. website: www.slackiebrown.com With promo code SLACKIE you can have your initial deposit matched up to $1000 at MY BOOKIE ⬇️ https://mybookie.website/betwithSLACKIE Get one month free at Paramount+ ⬇️ https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/2280371/1222677/3065
Where Do You Stand? Episode 3 - “Come On Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners
July 22, 2021 20:16 - 41 minutes - 61.3 MBErik Flora (Stellar Young) hosts a discussion about the 1982 hit “Come On Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners with Brian Gallio (B. Francis), John Glenn (Stellar Young), and Slackie Brown’s Connor Noetzel (Corsaire).
Where Do You Stand? Episode 2 - “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” by Eiffel 65
May 25, 2021 18:45 - 31 minutes - 48.7 MBJohn Glenn (Stellar Young) chooses the song and hosts this episode about Eiffel 65’s smash “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” featuring Erik Flora (Stellar Young), Brian Gallio (B. Francis) and Slackie Brown’s Connor Noetzel (Corsaire).
Where Do You Stand? Episode 1 - “How Bizarre” by OMC
May 18, 2021 20:53 - 29 minutes - 44.2 MBSlackie Brown’s Connor Noetzel sits down with old friends Erik Flora and John Glenn (Stellar Young), and Brian Gallio (B. Francis) to discuss their thoughts and feelings regarding the resurgence of the 1995 hit song by OMC, “How Bizarre.”
Golden Globes Odds & Predictions, Plus February Film Recap
February 26, 2021 07:02 - 41 minutes - 59.8 MBA complete rundown of the 78th Golden Globes with betting odds and predictions, plus a recap of February films and some very intriguing David Fincher news.
'Pieces of a Woman' Review & Discussion Plus Our Favorite Stage-to-Screen Films and More
January 16, 2021 04:05 - 31 minutes - 45.3 MBSlackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia & Connor Noetzel talk about the latest film news (2:00) then review/discuss Netflix's 'Pieces of a Woman" (12:50) and wrap things up with a look ahead to the second part of HBO's 'Tiger' (25:00). Follow Slackie Brown here.... Instagram Twitter Support Slackie Brown by shopping here... BarkBox ESPN+ Fanatics
Slackie Brown Horror Extravaganza For People Who Don't Really Like Horror
October 27, 2020 13:11 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBA deep-dive into Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic Psycho (2:00) plus a rundown of other classic horror films (30:50) you have to watch in the run-up to Halloween - including Halloween. Reserved for those who aren't really horror fans but partake one month out of the year.
Slackie Brown Storytime: Royalty Checks, Booking Guests, Acting Roles & More
July 23, 2020 21:42 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBAbout What Matters hosts Connor Noetzel and Casey Pazzalia had an hour-long chat full of stories from the entertainment industry. Topics: Scoring Films & Royalty Checks (11:48) Booking Podcast Guests (25:15) Acting Stories (34:30) plus some Yankees, David Fincher & more. SHOW BIO: About What Matters is Slackie Brown's flagship podcast hub. Sponsored and distributed by Anchor, About What Matters delivers in-depth interviews with notable sports and pop culture figures, deep-dives on uni...
Chase d'Arnaud Interview: MLB Stories, Creating a Media Brand, Playing at Fort Bragg & More
July 12, 2020 17:19 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBChase d'Arnaud talks with Slackie Brown creator Casey Pazzalia about his first season out of professional baseball, creating his media company (3:25), the 2016 Atlanta Braves (9:50), pitching in an MLB game (15:00), playing with three MLB teams in one year (19:35), MLB stadiums (23:20), players as role models (28:00), new MLB rules (30:40), the Chase d'Arnaud Band (33:45) and more. SUPPORT US BY SHOPPING FOR YOUR BASEBALL GEAR BELOW MLB SHOP: https://mlbshop.ue7a.net/c/2280371/61... WI...
Robert Maillet (aka Kurrgan) Interview (pt.2): Montreal Screwjob, Owen Hart, John Tenta Stories & More
July 09, 2020 21:37 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBRobert Maillet talks with Slackie Brown creator Casey Pazzalia about his early wrestling career (34:21), getting help from Bret Hart (38:38), being backstage for the Montreal Screwjob (49:30), his relationship with Owen Hart (56:35), John Tenta stories (1:02:02), wrestlers he still keeps up with (1:07:00), his new love for baseball (1:09:25) & much more. Part 1 available in our feed. Recorded via Zoom Presented by Slackie Brown SUPPORT SLACKIE BROWN BY SHOPPING AT FANATICS GUEST BIO: Ro...
Robert Maillet (aka Kurrgan) Interview (pt. 1) : Making 'Becky' w/Kevin James, Wrestling Undertaker & More
July 08, 2020 20:50 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRobert Maillet talks with Slackie Brown creator Casey Pazzalia about how he got his role in the new summer hit 'Becky', transitioning from wrestling to acting (14:47), his career as Kurrgan in the WWF (21:10), wrestling Undertaker (27:42) & more. Recorded via Zoom Presented by Slackie Brown SUPPORT SLACKIE BROWN BY SHOPPING AT FANATICS GUEST BIO: Robert Maillet is an actor and former WWF superstar. His new film 'Becky' is a critical success and one of the top films of the summer. He's ...
Eric Devendorf Interview: 2020 TBT, Boeheim's Army, 6OT Game w/ Syracuse & More
June 25, 2020 17:28 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBSlackie Brown creator Casey Pazzalia spent some time chatting with Syracuse basketball legend Eric Devendorf about the 2020 TBT & Boeheim's Army, the NBA, his coaching career and time spent as a star of the Orange. Recorded via Zoom Presented by Slackie Brown SUPPORT US BY SHOPPING FOR YOUR SYRACUSE GEAR via FANATICS! GUEST BIO: Eric Devendorf is a bonafide Syracuse basketball legend, playing under Jim Boeheim from 2005-09. In 116 games, he averaged 14.5 points per game and helped the...
Coen Brothers Deep Dive (AWM Classic)
June 17, 2020 20:29 - 1 hour - 139 MBSlackie Brown's Connor Noetzel is joined by Rob Langevin, head of branded content at Barstool Sports, for a deep-dive on the Coen Brothers, their films and legacy. Originally recorded on December 3rd, 2018. HOST BIO: Connor Noetzel is an NYC-based musician and backline technician. A music industry lifer, Connor has worked alongside some of the biggest acts in the business (ie: James Taylor) and at some of the most prestigious events (ie: Saturday Night Live). All original music used in the...
Richie Shaffer Interview: MLB Stories, Indy Ball Life, Post-Baseball Ventures & More
June 13, 2020 13:57 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBSlackie Brown creator Casey Pazzalia spent some time chatting with 2012 Rays first-round pick Richie Shaffer about his MLB career, Rays fans, getting drafted, life in indy ball, his upcoming book and a lot more. Recorded via Zoom Presented by Slackie Brown GUEST BIO: Richie Shaffer was the Tampa Bay Rays first-round draft pick in 2012 and made his MLB debut in 2015. In 51 games, he hit five home runs and played five different positions. A Clemson alum, Richie is now working on a book and...
Matt Ellentuck Interview: SB Nation Career, Launching a WNBA Newsletter, Finding Mike Posner in PA & More
May 22, 2020 18:05 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWNBA reporter Matt Ellentuck joined Casey Pazzalia for a Zoom call to discuss his SB Nation furlough, the state of sports journalism, finding Mike Posner during his walk across America and a lot more. Outro: "God's Lottery" Mike Posner Recorded via Zoom Presented by Slackie Brown GUEST BIO: Matt Ellentuck is SB Nation's lead WNBA reporter and the man behind the 'Here's Basketball' newsletter (subscribe here). A native New Yorker, Matt graduated with a journalism degree from Maryland an...
Alfred Banks Interview: Creating SaxKixAve, Friendship w/Mickey Factz, Collab with Tarriona "Tank" Ball & More
May 16, 2020 06:09 - 22 minutes - 21 MBNew Orleans hip-hop artist Alfred Banks talks with Casey Pazzalia about creating his new group SaxKixAve with grammy-nominated musician Albert Allenback, his longtime friendship with XXL Freshman Mickey Factz, being a sneakerhead, recording with Tarriona "Tank" Ball and more. Outro: "Optimism" SaxKixAve feat. Mickey Factz Recorded via Zoom Presented by Slackie Brown GUEST BIO: Alfred Banks is a hip-hop artist from New Orleans, contributing both as a solo artist and as one half of SaxKix...
Asher Roth Interview: Releasing an Album Under Quarantine, Dealing With Critics, Mac Miller & More
May 07, 2020 16:54 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBCasey spent some time chatting with Asher Roth about his new album (Flowers on the Weekend), dealing with bad reviews and stereotypes, hanging with Mac Miller in Norway, getting Lil Yachty on a track, Animal Crossing and a lot more. Outro: "Back of the Class" Asher Roth Recorded via Zoom Presented by Slackie Brown GUEST BIO: Asher Roth is a hip-hop artist from Philadelphia with three studio albums and several mixtapes and EPs under his belt. An XXL Freshman in 2009, Ash has collaborated...
Assessing 'Last Dance' Plus Thoughts on Asher Roth's Career
April 26, 2020 20:54 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn the latest episode of About What Matters, Casey and Connor relay their thoughts on ESPN's Last Dance and try to decide which other subjects would work with the same format. And with a new Asher Roth album out, they discuss his career and how vital his era was to the genre. Recorded via Cast Studios Presented by Slackie Brown HOST BIO: Casey Pazzalia is the creator and publisher of Slackie Brown and a freelance sports reporter. A failed college baseball player (.203 BA) and television ...
Alexander Charles Interview: New Album ('Fortune Cookies'), Time With Ground Up & More
April 18, 2020 06:35 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBPhiladelphia hip-hop artist Alexander Charles joins Slackie Brown creator Casey Pazzalia for a conversation about his new album (Fortune Cookies), time with Ground Up, friendship with Asher Roth and plenty more. Outro: "All I Know" by Alexander Charles Recorded via Cast Studios Presented by Slackie Brown GUEST BIO: Alexander Charles is a hip-hop musician and artist from Philadelphia. One-third of the popular hip-hop trio Ground Up, Al is now performing solo and has a new album coming o...
Greg Alexander: Former Mount St. Mary's Star Talks NCAA Tournament Memories & More
March 23, 2020 03:41 - 18 minutes - 17 MBAn interview from The DMV Line podcast feed, Casey is joined by former Mount St. Mary's star Greg Alexander to talk about his memories of the 2017 NCAA Tournament, his transfer from East Carolina to The Mount, and his current career as an artist. Follow Casey on Twitter Follow Greg on Twitter The DMV Line --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/about-what-matters/support
Greg Alexander Interview: Mount St. Mary's NCAA Tournament Run, Transfer Portal & More
March 23, 2020 03:41 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBCasey is joined by former Mount St. Mary's star Greg Alexander to talk about his memories of the 2017 NCAA Tournament, his transfer from East Carolina to The Mount, and his current career as an artist. Recorded via Cast Studios Presented by Slackie Brown GUEST BIO: Greg Alexander is a former D-1 and professional basketball player who was vital to Mount St. Mary's NCAA Tournament run in 2017. He played his first two seasons at East Carolina before spending his final two years at The Mount...
Pandemic Welfare Check Plus Celebrity Interactions at Work
March 19, 2020 17:31 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWe're alright! Casey and Connor get together for a welfare check, then discuss the benefits of newfound free time, interacting with celebrities at work, and pop culture recommendations. Outro: "It's the End of the World" REM Recorded via Cast Studios Presented by Slackie Brown HOST BIO: Casey Pazzalia is the creator and publisher of Slackie Brown and a freelance sports reporter. A failed college baseball player (.203 BA) and television actor, Casey was regularly contributing to national...
Introducing Joy Comes in the Morning
March 18, 2020 15:05 - 1 minute - 958 KBJoy Comes in the Morning is a mini-series by Slackie Brown that goes through the Virginia Cavaliers 2019 national title run. From the UMBC loss in 2018 to the 'play of the century' against Purdue and beyond, we hope you enjoy every episode. Hosted by Casey Pazzalia. @SlackieBrown @CaseyP_Sports --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/about-what-matters/support
Uncut Gems: Judging the Accuracy of Sports Gambling Scenes
January 13, 2020 17:49 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBAn entire episode dedicated to Uncut Gems and if the Safdie Brothers actually made an accurate sports gambling movie. Recorded via Cast Studios Presented by Slackie Brown Special Guest: Daniel Belgard HOST BIO: Casey Pazzalia is the creator and publisher of Slackie Brown and a freelance sports reporter. A failed college baseball player (.203 BA) and television actor, Casey was regularly contributing to national (Fantasy Pros, Racing Dudes, etc.) and local publications (District Fray, In...
Mr. Robot Deep Dive
December 13, 2019 19:36 - 1 hour - 128 MBSlackie Brown's Connor Noetzel is joined by Corey Smith for a deep dive into Mr. Robot. Recorded via Cast Studios Presented by Slackie Brown HOST BIO: Connor Noetzel is an NYC-based musician and backline technician. A music industry lifer, Connor has worked alongside some of the biggest acts in the business (ie: James Taylor) and at some of the most prestigious events (ie: Saturday Night Live). All original music used in the show is composed by Connor and you can hear his band (Corsaire)...
Mr. Robot Deep Dive & Pop Culture Catch-Up
December 13, 2019 19:36 - 1 hour - 128 MBSlackie Brown's Connor Noetzel is joined by Corey Smith for a deep dive into Mr. Robot. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/about-what-matters/support
NFL Uniform Special: All-Time Best & Worst Football Jerseys
October 15, 2019 03:31 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBA special episode of About What Matters from co-hosts Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel, featuring a list of the best and worst NFL jerseys of all time. You can follow along here on Slackie Brown if you're curious about what some of the jerseys/kits discussed on the pod look like. Outro: "Hot Wangs" Asher Roth Recorded via Cast Studios Presented by Slackie Brown HOST BIO: Casey Pazzalia is the creator and publisher of Slackie Brown and a freelance sports reporter. A failed college baseb...
Director Series - Quentin Tarantino
July 26, 2019 02:15 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this special edition of About What Matters, Slackie Brown's own Connor Noetzel sits down with Rob Langevin and Shane Noetzel to discuss the career of Quentin Tarantino, touching on everything from his influences to writing style, and a segment that includes an "Overrated/Underrated" discussion, as well as their favorite of QT's films versus his "best." Presented by SlackieBrown.com Follow @slackiebrown on social media Save over 20% on thousands of college football items at Fanatics.com...
Quentin Tarantino Deep Dive
July 26, 2019 02:15 - 1 hour - 152 MBOn this special edition of About What Matters, Slackie Brown's own Connor Noetzel sits down with Rob Langevin and Shane Noetzel to discuss the career of Quentin Tarantino, touching on everything from his influences to writing style, and a segment that includes an "Overrated/Underrated" discussion, as well as their favorite of QT's films versus his "best." Recorded via Cast Studios Presented by Slackie Brown HOST BIO: Connor Noetzel is an NYC-based musician and backline technician. A musi...
Interview: Jeff Pearlman on USFL Book, The Athletic, & Donald Trump
October 24, 2018 02:29 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBSlackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia chats with New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman about his new book, "Football For A Buck," and a litany of other subjects. Among them, you'll hear the two chop up "Summer Catch", the direction of The Athletic and Sports Illustrated, Donald Trump, dealing with fame and so much more. In addition to his USFL venture, Jeff has published books on the 1986 New York Mets, the Mid-90's Dallas Cowboys, the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers, and several others. ...
Jeff Pearlman Interview: New USFL Book, The Athletic, Donald Trump & More
October 24, 2018 02:29 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBSlackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia chats with New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman about his new book, "Football For A Buck," and a litany of other subjects. Among them, you'll hear the two chop up "Summer Catch", the direction of The Athletic and Sports Illustrated, Donald Trump, dealing with fame and so much more. Recorded via Cast Studios Presented by Slackie Brown GUEST BIO: Jeff Pearlman is an author of multiple New York Times best-selling books, including one about the Sho...
Remembering Mac Miller, Mental Health Check-In, and More
October 24, 2018 02:14 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBSlackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel are joined by Shane Noetzel for a conversation about the tragic death of Mac Miller, the importance of mental health, and substance abuse. Recorded via Cast Studios Presented by Slackie Brown HOST BIO: Casey Pazzalia is the creator and publisher of Slackie Brown and a freelance sports reporter. A failed college baseball player (.203 BA) and television actor, Casey was regularly contributing to national (Fantasy Pros, Racing Dudes, etc.) a...