Break It Down with Matt Carter
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 288 ratingsStay stimulated! This show is all about getting people who know stuff to talk about it in depth. I believe that is one of the best ways to learn, to be genuinely interested and to explore in long form conversation.
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Matt on the Future of the Mega Church (VOX Podcast) (Ep 87)
August 04, 2017 19:26 - 56 minutesMatt was recently a guest on VOX Podcast with Mike Erre and Andy Lara on the future of mega-churches. It's a great conversation that we wanted to share with you here as well! VOX Podcast launched in 2015 as a place to engage in many of today's culture's most challenging conversations around the LGBTQ community, American politics, church politics, and Christian culture's catastrophe of marginalizing the very people that Jesus himself would associate with. Links & Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com...
Josh Zepps of #WeThePeople LIVE (Ep 86)
July 25, 2017 11:00 - 1 hourJosh Zepps is an Australian media personality, political satirist, actor, and TV show host. He and Matt discuss the importance of context and heart behind offensive words, topics off limits to people of majority race or gender, and how shutting down conversation by those people doesn't equal progress. They also articulate how both journalism and science are incomplete processes. Links & Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com #WeThePeople LIVE That's It: thatsitfruit.com with promo code DOWN for 10%...
JB from August Burns Red on Guitars, Amps, and Pedals (Ep 85)
July 18, 2017 20:59 - 1 hourAugust Burns Red's guitarist JB Brubaker joins today to discuss his process switching from mic'd amps to DI for live shows, share tour stories, and the frustrations of traveling with a rig. Matt also plays a clip of a solo JB wrote on an Emery album and get into arranging, style, and tablature. Links & Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com Emery shows: emerymusic.com JB's Instagram: @jbburnsred Casper: casper.com/down with promo code mentioned in episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Apolitical VS Direct Action Politics with Chris Spangle (Ep 84)
July 11, 2017 20:39 - 56 minutesWe Are Libertarians podcast host Chris Spangle joins Matt to discuss political engagement. They have similar views and stances on politics, but different opinions of how to go about engaging or not engaging and on what levels. They also discuss what role culture has in the political realm. Links & Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com That's It: thatsitfruit.com promo code DOWN for 10% off BSW: bswusa.com promo code DOWN http://wearelibertarians.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
The Future of Social Skills with Jordan Harbinger of The Art of Charm (Ep 83)
July 04, 2017 19:02 - 55 minutesThe Art of Charm's Jordan Harbinger joins for this 4th of July episode where we discuss how technology effects social skills, differential learning styles, and costs and benefits of having "Southern Charm." Jordan and Matt connect in business as well, with networking, work ethic, and the extreme-ownership ethos. Sponsors & Links http://www.breakitdownpodcast.net/ http://outerloopcoaching.com/ code BIDPOD5 for $5 off "Release it Right" or "Unleash it Right" webinars http://bswusa.com/ code ...
An Abortion Discussion with Ellen Mauro (Ep 82)
June 27, 2017 11:00 - 1 hourEllen Mauro has a passion to open the discussion on abortion to bring attention to the nuances and complexities of the issue. We talk about the common points of contention and attempt to humanize the views that we may disagree with. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com https://www.patreon.com/breakitdownpod emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off AudioFeed Festival - badchristianday.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Writer Shannon Dingle, the Alt-Right, and Raising Daughters (Ep 81)
June 20, 2017 23:19 - 1 hourShannon Dingle is a freelance speaker and writer who talks about all the topics we’re taught to avoid in mixed company. She doesn't shy away from the hard places, from politics and privilege, to trauma and disability. Her work and story has been featured by the Today show, Christianity Today, NPR, and Good Morning America. She has a multi-ethnic family in Raleigh, NC, and we get into how she has been attacked by self-proclaiming alt-right. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com https://www...
Matt McGinley of Gym Class Heroes and the S-Town Podcast (Ep 80)
June 13, 2017 23:09 - 1 hourMatt McGinley, drummer for Gym Class Heroes who toured with Matt Carter in Emery, joins this episode to talk about his work on the new S-Town Podcast and This American Life, and his dream of doing film composing. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com https://www.patreon.com/breakitdownpod emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off AudioFeed Festival - badchristianday.com https://smalltalkmusica.com/ https://stownpodcast.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Tooth & Nail Records' A&R Adam Skatula and the Labeled Podcast (Ep 79)
May 30, 2017 21:55 - 1 hourAdam Skatula, Tooth & Nail Records' head of A&R joins Matt to discuss his history at T&N, and their process in creating the new podcast "Labeled: The Stories, Rumors, and Legends of Tooth & Nail Records." This podcast also includes the second episode of Labeled, which is all about the T&N's legendary A&R, Chad Johnson, who is responsible for signing well-known artists such as Underoath, mewithoutYou, Further Seems Forever, As Cities Burn, and many more. Links and Sponsors: labeledpodcast.co...
BBQ Talk with Aaron Lunsford (Ep 78)
May 23, 2017 22:05 - 1 hourIt's a common trend for music industry people to get involved in the food industry. One example of this is As Cities Burn's drummer Aaron Lunsford, who started cooking at restaurants after the band broke up, and now runs his own barbecue business in Nashville called Magnolia BBQ. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com https://www.patreon.com/breakitdownpod emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off Follow @MagnoliaBBQ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Embarrassing Demos and Bad Recordings From Emery, As Cities Burn, and The Classic Crime (Ep 77)
May 12, 2017 20:16 - 1 hourFrom embarrassing demos to pro bands. Aaron Lunsford (As Cities Burn) and Matt MacDonald (The Classic Crime) and Toby Morrell (Emery) share and discuss their bad old songs and recordings that couldn't get them noticed or signed. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com https://www.patreon.com/breakitdownpod emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt & Toby with Song Premier (Ep 76)
May 05, 2017 00:13 - 1 hourMatt and Emery bandmate Toby are premiering a song called "Pastor Stopped By" from their new album "I Quit Church." Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com https://www.patreon.com/breakitdownpod emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off https://joeysturgistones.com/ code PODCAST20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are White Dudes a Bummer? with Dan Koch (Ep 75)
May 03, 2017 19:00 - 41 minutesDan Koch continues his conversation about the Tax Day March and tells the story about talking with a group claiming that all white dudes are a bummer. Dan further explains the confirmation bias loop and how to recognize and combat it. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com https://www.patreon.com/breakitdownpod emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off https://joeysturgistones.com/ code PODCAST20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dewey Halpaus of the Peer Pleasure Podcast (Ep 74)
May 02, 2017 23:32 - 1 hourDewey Halpaus (Anatomy of a Ghost, Portugal. The Man) host of the Peer Pleasure Podcast joins Matt to catch up and reminisce about touring together. He has a plan for a government program of how to help high school grads adjust to adulthood by replicating the touring life. He went from touring the world to constructing plumbing in hospitals, which poses the question of how to integrate into normal life after being a professional musician. Links and Sponsors: http://peerpleasurepodcast.com/ ...
Guitar Pedals and Ambient Music with Andy Othling of Lowercase Noises (Ep 73)
May 02, 2017 16:22 - 1 hourWith a degree in Computer Science, Andy Othling of Lowercase Noises is one of the best and most equipped people to create art through altering signal flows from his guitar or keyboard. He also uses his computer science knowledge to code visual displays that match the instrumentation live. On this episode he showcases his talent while Matt analyzes the music theory used in real time. They also bond on the experience of getting lost in another world when exploring delay pedals. Links and Spon...
Mike Wilkerson and Some of What Happened at Mars Hill (Ep 72)
April 27, 2017 19:00 - 1 hourHear Mike Wilkerson's conversation continued from last time with more detail. How do you respect people's minds in difficult situations to make decisions for themselves? Trusting other people to put pieces of the puzzle together on their own instead of telling all at the harm of others. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com https://www.patreon.com/breakitdownpod emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off https://joeysturgistones.com/ code PODCAST20 for 20% off Learn more a...
Alcohol and Tax Laws (Ep 71)
April 26, 2017 19:56 - 51 minutesDan Koch comes in to the studio to discuss his participation in the Tax Day March, what it was and his goal for participating, but before that they get hung up on whether or not the legal limit for drinking and driving should be raised or lowered from .08. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com https://www.patreon.com/breakitdownpod emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off https://joeysturgistones.com/ code PODCAST20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Producer Joey Sturgis and Embracing Change (Ep 70)
April 25, 2017 19:46 - 1 hourWell-known producer Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada, Asking Alexandria, We Came As Romans) runs through his recording process, how he's never recorded on a console, and the importance of being expectant of opportunities in any situation. He overcame the insecurity of a changing industry to embrace the self-producing movement, which evolved into new businesses selling tones and teaching producing skills. Links and Sponsors: https://urm.academy/ https://joeysturgistones.com/ use code PODC...
Gamer Culture and the Future of VR and Education (Ep 69)
April 24, 2017 21:36 - 1 hourHow will the virtual reality games of today advance into real-life learning? VR-game designer Edwon is back to dive deeper in to the gaming culture and the pursuit of art. What constitutes a just and worthy cause of pursuing art and game design, and how can games impact the world? He also tells a ridiculous story of the times living on farm together involving chickens. You'll have to listen to hear how that story ends. Links and Sponsors: http://edwonstudio.com/ breakitdownpod.com https:/...
Skateboarding and Child Development with Tim McTague (Ep 68)
April 20, 2017 22:39 - 48 minutesAt what age do we become too old to have dreams? Matt and Tim McTague (Underoath) dive into child development and the importance of encouraging children in their self-directed interests. Matt explains his theory of being fully integrated in a way that the specification of roles throughout life is potentially a thing of the past. Also, Tim tells a story of skateboarding gone wrong that put him in the hospital. Links and Sponsors: http://underoath777.com/ breakitdownpod.com https://www.pa...
Music as a Hobby vs. a Career with Surrogate Live in Studio (Ep 67)
April 20, 2017 00:55 - 43 minutesEmery's new guitarist and producer Chris Keene's band Surrogate is in studio before their show in Seattle. As former members of Number One Gun, they decided to keep Surrogate as a fun hobby band. They talk about the benefits of that versus being career musicians, and have fun catching up! Links and Sponsors: https://www.facebook.com/surrogate/ breakitdownpod.com https://www.patreon.com/breakitdownpod emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off https://joeysturgistones.com/...
Knowing is a Puzzle: Putting together pieces of Mars Hill (Ep 66)
April 18, 2017 18:32 - 49 minutesMike Wilkerson is a mathematician, computer programer, and engineer turned biblical counsellor. He shares Matt's interest in how things work, and was Matt's close friend and Pastor for many years that imploded due to a poor leadership dynamic. How do we make sense of stories, and how should we react in light of that? Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off https://joeysturgistones.com/ code PODCAST20 for 20% off https://redemptiong...
Virtual and Augmented Reality with Edwon (Ep 65)
April 17, 2017 20:20 - 51 minutesHow long until we'll see dinosaurs in our living rooms and sharks in the gym? Matt's friend and VR game designer Edwon joins to give insight on the current state of virtual reality and where he sees it going in the near future. Matt knows him as a person who goes after what he wants to do, which lends to a discussion on the luxury of being poor. His most recent endeavor is a virtual pets game, Waba, that finds him living between Japan and LA. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com emery...
"I Want to Stab an Old Lady" with Tim from Underoath (Ep 64)
April 13, 2017 19:22 - 48 minutesTim McTague skypes in from his vacation with his family after a long Underoath tour, trying to balance his work and home life, which is difficult for people like Tim and Matt who do multiple projects that keep them away from home at times. Does that make him rethink what he does? They also have some fun dreaming about the future of virtual reality and the weird things that inevitably will lead to. What if you could act as lead singer from the comfort of your couch? Links and Sponsors: br...
The Slimy Lawyer Inside Our Brains (Ep 63)
April 12, 2017 21:10 - 58 minutesHow are our decisions affected by our cognition versus our intuition? Is it more similar to a man driving a car, or a man riding an elephant? The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt has been influential for Matt and Dan Koch (Sherwood, Depolarize! Podcast) as they have thought through divides of all kinds. They also discuss upcoming protests and having a goal to seek more complex intuitions. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off htt...
Have No Goals with Mike Mowery (Ep 62)
April 11, 2017 20:51 - 1 hourAs an artist manager, Mike Mowery of Outerloop Group and Matt both stem from the rock world, but have very different business philosophies. In this episode they talk about professional networking, coaching new artists, the myth of the overnight success, and becoming an original artist versus playing the comparison game. Links and Sponsors: http://outerloopcoaching.com/ http://www.jabberjawmedia.com/ breakitdownpod.com emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off https://jo...
The Future of Podcasting with Ray Harkins (Ep 61)
April 10, 2017 17:46 - 1 hourWhat is the future of the podcasting medium? How does advertising on podcasts work? We bring Ray Harkins of 100 Words or Less Podcast back to talk about how he's seen podcasting change and evolve in his 10+ years of experience in the podcasting world, and predict where it is going. Links and Sponsors: http://100wordspodcast.com/ breakitdownpod.com emerymusic.com http://bswusa.com/ code DOWN for 10% off https://joeysturgistones.com/ code PODCAST20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad c...
Tim from Underoath on Philosophy of Music and Art (Ep 60)
April 06, 2017 20:33 - 56 minutesTim McTague of Underoath, joins today to discuss the philosophy behind music and art. What music is art or not, and is it ok to call a song not good or not even art? How does having a live audience effect the way music is received and experienced, whether through altering the music itself, engaging with the crowd, or encouraging participation to create energy and vibe? Does that make live music more important or more of an art than recorded music? Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com eme...
The Effects of Polarization on a Societal Level with Dan Koch (Ep 59)
April 05, 2017 22:58 - 56 minutesPolarization is evident in every news article or Facebook post, but what are the effects it has on a societal level? Dan Koch and I break down possible benefits and dangers of institutions created and predict the future of the structures in place today. Problem solving, even on a large institutional scale, involves zooming out to see the larger picture, and then isolating individual problems in light of that. Hear more on this on today's episode. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com e...
Progressivism and Social Justice Warriors with Stephanie Drury (Ep 58)
April 05, 2017 04:42 - 1 hourStuff Christian Culture Likes founder Stephanie Drury sits down with Matt to continue a conversation that was started on his other podcast The BadChristian Podcast about privilege and how to navigate our current climate of outrage. How do you cast your ego and self aside to see someone else's perspective? Will cultural power dynamics ever even out, or is it a constant cycle that keeps spinning but never levels? Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com emerymusic.com http://www.stuffchris...
Professional Podcasting with Ray Harkins (Ep 57)
April 03, 2017 23:56 - 1 hourMatt Carter is back for Season 5 of Break it Down! One of the most frequently asked questions he gets is how to podcast, so he figured who better to talk to than Ray Harkins, who's been in the podcasting world for 10+ years with his own podcast 100 Words or Less and a full time job working for Midroll, the largest podcast advertising company. Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com emerymusic.com http://100wordspodcast.com/ http://www.midroll.com/ http://bswusa.com/ Learn more about y...
Emery's Original Drummer Seth Studley (Ep 56)
February 10, 2017 01:00 - 1 hourSeth Studley was Emery's first drummer and friend of Matt's since they were 5 years old. What has he been up to since quitting Emery? How did he go from failing out of college to becoming a Marriage and Family Counsellor, creating a podcast for Stronger Marriages, and working with Native Americans? Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com emerymusic.com http://strongermarriages.com/podcast LootCrate: lootcrate.com/down code DOWN for $3 off any new subscription Learn more about your ad...
Poker Professional Derek Tenbusch (Ep 55)
February 03, 2017 01:00 - 1 hourProfessional poker player Derek Tenbusch is joining today. He’s the founder of the best MTT training site Tournament Poker Edge, and Emery’s old distro guy at Tooth and Nail. We get into not only the philosophy and structure of professional poker, but also the philosophy and mindset of doing what you love for a living. What separates the people who hate going to work every day from the people who don't? Links and Sponsors http://www.breakitdownpodcast.net/ https://www.tournamentpoker...
Band Breakdown #3 (Ep 54)
January 27, 2017 01:00 - 55 minutesThis is the third installment of Band Breakdown, where Matt breaks down an assortment of submitted music and answers a few questions from the bands. On the bill for this week's Band Breakdown is Strange Her, Elk Grove, Valence, and Ohio On Hi. Strange Her: strangehermusic.com Elk Grove: elkgrove.bandcamp.com Valence: valencetunes.com Ohio On Hi: http://www.ohioonhi.com/ Contact [email protected] to be featured on an upcoming Band Breakdown episode. http://www.breakitdownpodc...
Devin Shelton (Ep 53)
January 13, 2017 01:00 - 55 minutesDevin Shelton is joining Matt tonight to break down his new record "Sensation"! Matt and Devin have been in business together for over 10 years now, and continue to find new roles for each other. This time Matt is co-producer on Devin's solo album, and Devin works for Matt's media company. Not to mention their new Emery album in the works. How do they stay a band for over 10 years, stay current, and yet stay true to what Emery is? Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com emerymusic.com ...
Coffee Educator Maxwell Mooney (Ep 52)
January 06, 2017 01:45 - 59 minutesCoffee educator Maxwell Mooney joins to inform Matt on the art of making coffee! He is a professional and competes nationally in barista competitions. What’s the science and psychology that goes into the perfect cup of coffee? Maxwell gives an overview of each coffee wave, the cupping process, coffee ethics, and calibrating your palate to appreciate quality coffees. Watch previous episodes on YouTube and subscribe on iTunes! Sponsors and Links: Bc.supply - promo code DOWN for 25% off you...
Melanie Studley of the Stronger Marriages Podcast (Ep 51)
December 30, 2016 01:52 - 1 hourMelanie Studley of the new podcast by Stronger Marriages joins this week. Her and Matt talk about how she got started podcasting and how the Stronger Marriages Podcast was a perfect fit for her skills and experience with her almost-failed marriage. She's had to learn audio engineering later in life, but why aren't there more women in engineering and podcasting? Stronger Marriages on iTunes Sponsors and Links: breakitdownpod.com iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/break-it-down-...
Band Breakdown #2 (Ep 50)
December 23, 2016 01:00 - 55 minutesBand Breakdown is back! Where Matt breaks down an assortment of submitted music, and this weeks answers a few questions from the bands. On the bill for this week's Band Breakdown is Astral Planes, The Thoughtlife, Signs of a Slumbering Beast, and The Quick and The Dead. Atral Planes: https://www.facebook.com/astralplanesco The Thoughtlife: http://thoughtlifemusic.com/ Signs of a Slumbering Beast: https://www.facebook.com/signsofaslumberingbeast/ The Quick and the Dead: www.thequicknthe...
Tim McTague of Underoath (Ep 49)
December 16, 2016 01:00 - 1 hourTim’s curious about podcasting, and is trying to figure out what it means to make music your business going into 2017 as he re-enters the industry in a different role. They also talk about managing people and building a team, and the importance of seeing the potential in others and giving them the proper information to utilize for bettering their outlook on life. Sponsors and Links: breakitdownpod.com iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/break-it-down-with-matt-carter/id977...
Dan Carlin of Hardcore History (Ep 48)
December 09, 2016 01:00 - 1 hourDan Carlin of Hardcore History joins Matt tonight! They talk about the process of mastering podcasting, how to cypher through the mosaic of news out there today, and their common views on politics. They were both right about what Trump would be like, but what they got wrong was how America would respond to him. Is it possible to change large systems like the government? They also discuss flashpoints in history, the future of teachers, and what studying history may look like in the future. ...
Vegan Turned Hunter, Tovar Cerulli (Ep 47)
December 02, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutesMatt and Tovar Cerulli break down the wall between vegans and carnivores by showing how mindfulness of others and nature bridges divides. The future of technology is bound to effect our food and how it's produced, but Tovar stresses the importance of staying connected to the natural world especially in light of advancing technologies. Links: Website - breakitdownpod.com Tovar Cerulli - http://tovarcerulli.com/ iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/break-it-down-with-matt-carter/id97...
Chart-topping Producer Kris Crummett (Ep 46)
November 25, 2016 01:00 - 1 hourChart-topping producer and engineer Kris Crummett (The Devil Wears Prada, Dance Gavin Dance, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Issues) joins us to break down the life of a producer: sustaining an ever-changing field both technically and musically, managing time, employees, and building his own studio in his back yard. Kris also gives advice to aspiring producers, and lets me get a bit nerdy with some gear talk. Links: Website: breakitdownpod.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/break-i...
Band Breakdown #1 (Ep 45)
November 18, 2016 01:00 - 1 hourMatt uses his expertise of music theory and application with a new segment called Band Breakdown where he breaks down an assortment of submitted music. On the bill for this week's Band Breakdown is Sink In, Livendure, Surviving the Era, and Corner Gospel Explosion. "Whither" by Sink In: http://www.sinkinband.com/ "Dichotomous Gray" by Livendure: johnnyholland.bandcamp.com "Here in the Dark" by Surviving the Era: http://survivingtheera.com/ "Kid Rock" by Corner Gospel Explosion: cogoexp...
Stephen Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate (Ep 44)
October 28, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourWolves At The Gate's Stephen Cobucci joins Matt Carter to break down a few demos from their new album "Types & Shadows." They discuss the interesting theory that the artists you looked up to probably don't like the music you make, and you probably won't like your progeny's music either. That also gets them into motives behind music, making art for the love of the music, versus the desire to be in a band, and what that does to the art itself. Links: breakitdownpod.com Types & Shadows P...
Super Bowl 50 Champ, Tyler Polumbus (Ep 43)
October 21, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourSuper Bowl 50 Champ Tyler Polumbus joins this week to break down the inner workings of the NFL. We talk about things only an insider would know. How even when you make $300,000 a year, it's easy to end up bankrupt and divorced. What's it like having no control over where you're traded, and how do the best quarter backs in the league treat their offensive team? Links: breakitdownpod.com Tyler’s podcast The NFL Journeymen: http://nfljourneymen.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Tooth and Nail Record's Brandon Ebel (Ep 41)
October 07, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourBrandon Ebel, founder of Tooth and Nail Records, joins Matt to break down the record label process: founding his label, being acquired by a major, and becoming independent again. How did the music industry collapse in 2008 effect the business, and what do A&R's look for in new artists? breakitdownpod.com http://www.toothandnail.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Self-Driving Cars, Start-ups, and $100,000 Logos (Ep 40)
September 30, 2016 00:33 - 1 hourMarc Hemeon, graphic designer and founder of Design Inc, joined Matt this week for a motivating conversation on start-ups, entrepreneurial success, and going after your passion. They also talk about the self-driving cars Marc worked on during his time at Google, and what the real worth of logos are. ****** Links http://www.breakitdownpodcast.net/ https://www.designinc.com/ Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/break-it-down-with-matt-carter/id977905081?mt=2 Learn more ...
Trump: Blithering Idiot or Master Strategist? ft Dan Koch (Ep 39)
September 23, 2016 04:51 - 1 hourDan Koch (Sherwood, Pacific Gold) joins Matt in studio for a discussion 100% about The Donald Trump. They debate on whether Trump is just a blithering idiot who made it this far out of pure chance, or if he's a master political strategist. What does it mean for America if he becomes POTUS and Commander in Chief? ***** Links www.breakitdownpod.com Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/break-it-down-with-matt-carter/id977905081?mt=2 Learn more about your ad choices...
Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan (Ep 38)
September 16, 2016 00:18 - 1 hourMatt explores transhumanism this week when Presidential Candidate in the Transhumanist Party, Zoltan Istvan, comes on to talk about the scientific future of humanity, from exoskeletons to uploading consciousness to computers. What are the moral mandates and dilemmas behind modified humanity? Find us on YouTube and subscribe! Links: Break it Down: www.breakitdownpod.com/ Zoltan Istvan: www.zoltanistvan.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTiEx9PBEfHuhS6Z1lfqMQ Learn more about your ad ...
Silverstein's Shane Told and Bill Hamilton (Ep 37)
September 08, 2016 23:49 - 1 hourMatt's old friends Shane Told and Billy Hamilton of Silverstein join this week and we break down three never-before-heard demos, one of which later became Silverstein's most popular song "My Heroin" that almost didn't make the record. They also discuss what makes touring so frequently successful or not, and a funny tour story Billy loves to tell about Matt calling him Stupid Bill. ****** Links: Break it Down: http://www.breakitdownpodcast.net/ Silverstein: http://www.silversteinmusic.com...