Deeply Shallow
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 77 ratingsUnlicensed therapists, bringing out the fun in dysfunctional, now on duty! In a world where 90% of social media is only 10% of actual life, Matt and Tara are here to chat about the real, relatable, and completely “unpostworthy” parts of it. Deeply Shallow podcast gives you permission to feel what you feel and think what you think, all in a judgement free zone. We are going to talk about family, relationships, and mental health with an irreverent and often hilarious spin! Life is NOT just a highlight reel, it can come at you hard. We are here to share our stories, coping skills, and of course, some laughs, all in an effort to empower and encourage you to live your best life!
Deeply Shallow: Real & Unapologetic
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Episodes
Sheltering in Place: A Tiger Went Down to Georgia
March 31, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBYou know how every once in a while, a show goes on a mid-season break? Well, your fave podcast Deeply Shallow is doing the same, though this has been prompted in part by a worldwide pandemic. So for this very special season finale of sorts, Matt and Tara revel in the sheer ludicrousness of Tiger King on Netflix, discuss how Coronavirus has impacted their lives in both big and small ways, and give you their warmest well-wishes! Episode Highlights: Matt and Tara apologetically re...
Quarantine: What Fresh Hell is This?
March 24, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down in both big, life-changing ways and smaller, albeit irritating ones. One example of the latter is that the quarantine shake-up meant Matt and Tara were unable to record this week. So to keep you in good spirits, your hosts have gone back through the Deeply Shallow archives and rounded up some of the funniest bits to grace the show, including Tara’s outbursts at the dinner table, how Matt became accustomed to having female friend...
Luck: That Little Somethin’ Somethin’
March 17, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBSweet Lady Luck is the focus for this week’s Deeply Shallow, and while she isn’t able to cameo on the show herself, Matt and Tara have felt her influence (or lack thereof) far and wide. In this episode, your hosts discuss the luckiest—and unluckiest—things that have happened to them, ponder whether or not they’ve been lucky in love, and discuss the people they know who’ve been blessed with ungodly amounts of luck. Episode Highlights: Matt and Tara struggle with the sudden onsla...
People Watching: Yeah, Somebody Saw That
March 10, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBBe it at an airport, a food court or a nice, fancy restaurant, there’s no shortage of venues for the Deeply Shallow hosts to indulge in one of their favorite casual pastimes: people watching. Why look at animals at the zoo when you can quietly observe the human species at its weirdest and most frustrating from your very own doorstep? In this episode, Matt and Tara discuss their favorite people-watching moments, reflect on the times they’ve been the subject of people watching themsel...
Working Parents: Guilty As a Mother
March 03, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBTo touch on both the ups and downs of house-hunting and balancing work with parenting, your hosts have brought on their second-ever guest, realtor and working mom Amanda Phillips. In this episode, Matt, Tara and Amanda discuss what they struggle with the most as working parents, reveal what they wish more people understood about simultaneously working and raising a child, and ask themselves if they would still work if they didn’t need to. Episode Highlights: Tara seeks the midd...
Jealousy & Envy: Not a Great Look
February 25, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBYour hosts are hung up on that green-eyed monster that can creep up on us whether we’re dealing with loved ones or complete strangers: jealousy. Whether it’s over material possessions or some aspect of a relationship, jealousy can be overwhelming and toxic if you let it get ahold of you—which is why you’re lucky that your lovely hosts have found a number of ways to deal with it when it pops up. In this episode, Matt and Tara are joined by a silent special guest, break down the diffe...
Regrets: I Should Have Burned This Place Down When I Had The Chance
February 18, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBWhether it’s not asking someone out or going with a salad when you really wanted soup, everybody has one regret or another—and if you’re not careful, you can end up fixating on what you did or didn’t do and life ends up passing you by. So for this episode, your lovely hosts Matt and Tara reflect on their own missed opportunities, think about the choices they’d never want to take back, and delve into why it’s so important to come to terms with your regrets. Episode Highlights: ...
Love: “What’s Love Got To Do With It?”
February 11, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBValentine’s Day is coming up this Friday, so Matt and Tara are doing you a favor by reminding you to buy a gift for your significant other if you haven’t done so already—and yes, we know some of you probably forgot. But Valentine’s Day makes for a good excuse for your hosts to talk the ins and outs of love, dating and trying not to drive each other crazy. For this episode, they discuss what kinds of Valentine’s gifts they are (and are not) fans of, look back on how their definitions...
Childhood vs Adulthood: The Heavyweight Bout of Life
February 04, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBDeeply Shallow is getting deeply nostalgic for this week’s episode as they compare their perceptions of what being a grown adult would be like versus the reality they now live every day. For this adulthood vs. childhood showdown, Matt and Tara recount some of their favorite childhood memories, reminisce about some of the inadvisable decisions they can no longer get away with, and reveal what they would tell their younger selves if they could. Episode Highlights: Your hosts g...
Friends: Knowing and Growing with Your People
January 28, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBYou think you know everything there is to know about someone until they hit you with the surprise revelation of the century. Even good friends can keep the weirdest, wildest secrets from each other—and yes, that’s true for Matt and Tara. In this candid episode, your hosts discuss which warning labels should be plastered all over themselves, Tara talks about the worst time someone asked her to go steady, and Matt lays out the reason he would make a terrible roommate. Episode High...
Television: Bingeworthy vs. Cringeworthy
January 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThe subject at hand on today’s Deeply Shallow is all things television: favorite shows, binge-watching, and the history of reality TV—and yes, we’re talking about going back all the way to the early MTV The Real World days. In this episode, Tara tests Matt on his Real Housewives knowledge, Matt indulges in some pre-streaming, pre-DVR TV nostalgia, and they both discuss their weird TV habits. Episode Highlights: Introducing Matt “Wine Belfort” Hanley How Tara had a morning so ...
Influences: The Good, The Bad, The Boujee
January 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBBad influences: you’ve either had them in your life, or been one to somebody else, or both! Matt and Tara sat down to discuss the people and places that haven’t had the best effect on their own lives, while realizing that just because you or someone else is a bad influence, doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. In this episode, they look back on friend circles and work environments that may not have been the best for them, laugh at the silliest things Tara has gotten jealous over, and s...
Body Image: Changing Your Life Without Changing Your Body
January 07, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBHappy New Year, Shallow Squad! Matt and Tara are freshly recovered from the holidays and excited to bring you something really special: their first guest! Joining your usual hosts for this episode is Dr. Stephanie Waitt, a licenced professional counselor who specializes in addressing anxiety, eating disorders and sexual childhood trauma. Besides her clinical work, Stephanie—or “Dr. Steph,” as she’s known—posts a series of blogs and YouTube videos discussing mental health subjects in...
2019: A Year in Review
December 31, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIt’s New Year’s Eve, folks. You’re hours away from a new year, a new clean slate, and hopefully some good times with friends and family. And, if that’s how you party, getting pretty sloshed as well. But before you pass out in the early hours of 2020, really take some time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished—and if you need someone to kickstart those deep thoughts for you, Matt and Tara are here to review 2019 and reveal their highs, lows and in-betweens of the year. As well, they...
Christmas: Gift Givers and Poker Faces
December 24, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIt’s Christmas Eve! The work is done, your workplace party obligations met, and now you can sit back and relax, right? Well, probably not for those of you who still need to cook the big dinner and do some last-minute wrapping. Regardless of your situation, pop in your earbuds and let your hosts keep you a little bit saner than you otherwise would be for the next hour. In this episode, Matt and Tara grade themselves on how well they fared this Christmas party season, reveal the worst...
Technology: No Siri, We Aren’t Talking to You
December 17, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBBe it Matt’s love of ride-sharing or Tara’s eternal struggle with Chase Bank, modern technology has no shortage of ways to both make our lives simpler and confuse us endlessly. So this week, they’re discussing all things tech: the highs, the lows, and the straight-up weird stuff. Matt and Tara compare how much time they spend on their phones, explore the little ways we incriminate ourselves through social media, and are surprised by a special guest appearance by none other than Siri...
Siblings: Yes, Your Parents Have a Favorite
December 10, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIt’s an uncomfortable truth to confront but at some point in your adult life, you have to come to terms with it: yes, your parents have a favorite kid. This and a bunch of other factors have caused so much—if we’re being honest, hilarious—strife between siblings. So for this episode, Matt and Tara discuss all the highs and lows of sibling competition: gift giving! birth order! making the best impression on a parent. They also debate the merits of gift cards and going into overdrive ...
Christmas Parties: How to Handle Your Plus 1... Anxiety
December 03, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWe’ve cleared the potential social disaster that is Thanksgiving but watch out! It’s holiday party season. Whether it’s with your coworkers or a group of close friends, it can be a major highwire balancing act even just attending these gatherings. Thankfully, Matt and Tara are here to psych you up (rather than out) by discussing the dos and don’ts of Christmas party etiquette, the hazards of taking a quick nap mid-party, and why you shouldn’t have too many people in the same gift ex...
Family Dynamics: A Side of Cray on Turkey Day
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIf you’re listening to this episode on the day it comes out, Thanksgiving is only two days away. While you’ve likely been preparing food for the big meal, it’s also important to prepare yourself mentally: what you’re thinking, what you should actually say, and how you can find a balance between the two at the dinner table. Our hosts also reveal their dream Thanksgiving guests, explain why babysitters deserve more than minimum wage, and discuss when you should forget the five-second ...
Good Grief and Bad Friday
November 19, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWhile Tara did get quite a bit of a head start on decorating compared to most, the holiday season is still definitely around the corner. This time of year fills a lot of people with festive cheer, but it can dredge up a lot of negative feelings as well. So for this week, Matt and Tara explain how you can stay sane over the holidays and be there for friends who might not be having the best go of it. As well, Tara discusses her hatred of crowds, Matt makes a shocking Black Friday reve...
Bonus Episode: Tara's Getting Pre-Lit
November 14, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBHalloween had just barely finished when Tara started hauling out her beloved Christmas decorations, much to Matt’s bewilderment. So to kickstart the holiday season early, this week’s episode discusses the do’s and don’ts of decorating, what Tara will not allow to be hung on her primary Christmas tree (yes, there are multiple) and weigh the pros and cons of real trees vs. fake ones. Episode Highlights: Why Matt feels less and less like putting up Christmas decorations with each p...
Deep Thanks for Shallow Sh*t
November 12, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBIt’s now November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon. This week’s episode, “Deep Thanks for Shallow Sh*t,” is the perfect opportunity to discuss what we’re thankful for—plus the stuff we could totally do without. Matt and Tara have compiled a list of things that don’t get the proper attention they deserve, plus Matt expounds on why he believes Wednesday is one of the worst days for Christmas to fall on. Episode Highlights: Children: the light of your life, and an excellent e...
Failing Like We Just Don't Care
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBToday’s episode, “Failing Like We Just Don’t Care”, is one that Tara is particularly nervous about since she and Matt are sharing with listeners the stories of failures the two have experienced throughout the years, and what they have learned from these experiences. Episode Highlights: Matt and Tara’s stories of professional, academic, parenting, relationship, friendship, and personal failures How failures can actually result in successes over time Quotes: “We could...
Dia de Los Scaredy Cats
October 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBWith Halloween quickly approaching, Matt and Tara spend this episode, “Dia de Los Scaredy Cats”, sharing their opinions and experiences regarding the holiday, the supernatural, and their own anxiety and fears. Episode Highlights: Matt and Tara’s feelings about Hallowe’en and the supernatural ‘Would You Rather?’ Haunted House Edition Matt and Tara’s biggest fears Quotes: “We’re surrounded by crazy people!” “The boys told me that Banana’s friend said that she was ha...
Marry Your Stalker, Get a Bestie 1/2 Price
October 24, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBIn today's bonus episode, Matt and Tara respond to a number of listener requests by sharing the story of their friendship: how it began, the common bonds they forged and some of the adventures they have shared. Episode Highlights: The story of how Matt and Tara met and bonded Matt and the Banana’s whirlwind romance and Tara’s role in it The common bond they have found in their relationships with their mothers Matt’s over the top ‘Gender Reveal’ for Tara Quotes: “We’re ‘bro...
Ride or Die, or JUST Disappear
October 22, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBIn today’s episode, “Ride or Die, or Just Disappear”, Matt and Tara look at some ‘expert advice’ and compare it with their own hysterical experiences and practical suggestions as they tackle the topic of adult friendships: their different stages, how to make and maintain them, and just as importantly, how and when to avoid them! Episode Highlights: The stages of adult friendships Matt and Tara’s review of Business Insider’s article about making adult friends Their advice on h...
Gourding the F Out of Fall
October 15, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this week’s episode, “Gourding the ‘F’ out of Fall”, Matt and Tara review all that Fall has to offer, particularly in their home state of Texas, sharing their always frank and hilarious opinions along the way. Episode Highlights: Colin Nissan’s article, ‘It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers’ Matt and Tara’s ‘Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down” on favorite fall activities Fall in Texas Quotes: “If you file your own taxes, take off the headband!” “I also just realized tha...
“Gourding the F Out of Fall
October 15, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this week’s episode, “Gourding the ‘F’ out of Fall”, Matt and Tara review all that Fall has to offer, particularly in their home state of Texas, sharing their always frank and hilarious opinions along the way. Episode Highlights: Colin Nissan’s article, ‘It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers’ Matt and Tara’s ‘Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down” on favorite fall activities Fall in Texas Quotes: “If you file your own taxes, take off the headband!” “I also just realized tha...
Two Lounge Singers Walk into a Funeral Home
October 08, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this week’s episode, “Two Lounge Singers Walk into a Funeral Home”, Matt and Tara take us through the inner workings of how this podcast was created, highlighting the many hilarious moments along the way, and offering their sincere appreciation to all who have made its launch such a success. Episode Highlights: The story behind Tara’s perfect 10 Mental Health Rating The podcast’s creation and launch The story of Matt and Tara’s photo shoot Quotes: “Immediately, everyo...
Raising Trolls
October 01, 2019 04:15 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBToday Matt and Tara give their unique and hilarious spin on the topic of parenting and co-parenting in an episode entitled ‘Raising Trolls’. They fully acknowledge the struggles involved in all forms of parenting, and have a lot of fun commiserating with all parents out there. Episode Highlights: The story behind Matt’s perfect 10 Mental Health Rating Tara’s expectations in life for her daughter The many angles of ‘trolling’ with respect to parenting Quotes: “I wan...
Pool Time
October 01, 2019 04:10 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThis end of summer episode entitled “Pool Time” covers a topic about which Matt is particularly excited – hotel pools. He and Tara rate some hotel pools, offer tips and tricks for maximizing their enjoyment, and explore Matt’s catch phrase for this episode: ‘There is a hotel pool for everyone, but not every hotel pool is for everyone.” Episode Highlights: Using hotel pools as ‘Stay-cations’ The value of, and basic criteria for, renting Cabanas Matt and Tara’s exte...
Share a Last Name, Not a Bathroom
October 01, 2019 04:05 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBToday’s episode, titled “Share a Last Name, Not a Bathroom”, is all about marriage and committed relationships. Drawing upon their own experiences and sprinkling in some entertaining memes, Matt and Tara deliver sound marriage and relationship advice along with their usual healthy serving of laughs. Episode Highlights: Matt and Tara’s perspective on some popular memes regarding marriage The value of marriage counseling Marriage and relationship advice from our hosts Quote...
The 30/40 Club
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWhether you feel Deep, Shallow or just plain Petty, take a ride through life with Matt and Tara as they chronicle it all! Whether they are tackling aging, friendships, their spouses (Banana and Hubba) or any other of life’s fun, these two have different takes, but one goal! Get ready to laugh, shake your head, and wonder where their mothers went wrong! It’s Deeply Shallow and listener discretion is definitely advised! This episode, entitled “Welcome to the 30/40 Club”, focusses on ...
Trailer
September 20, 2019 16:11 - 1 minute - 971 KBWhether you feel Deep, Shallow or just plain Petty, take a ride through life with Matt and Tara as they chronicle it all! Whether they are tackling aging, friendships, their spouses (Banana and Hubba) or any other of life’s fun, these two have different takes, but one goal! Get ready to laugh, shake your head, and wonder where their mothers went wrong! It’s Deeply Shallow and listener discretion is advised!