MATTSPLAINING
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRecovering know-it-all (comedian/storyteller Matt Storrs) links with experts and tries to explain what he knows about their specialty. Then the experts tell him how he's wrong while also providing recommendations on how he can be less ill-informed. MATTSPLAINING aims to be an aggressively accurate podcast, it just might take a bit. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support
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Mattsplaining - The First Amendment
June 25, 2024 16:44 - 20 minutes - 23.7 MBIn the 100th EPISODE of Mattsplaining, Matt Storrs explains how you should have the freedom of speech to say what you want free from consequences. Attorney, and absolutely not your attorney, Reena, lets Matt know he was astonishingly inaccurate considering he went to law school. She quickly corrects Matt's misunderstandings and highlights some of the most famous First Amendment cases including "Bong Hits For Jesus." Matt makes a shocking revelation about Benjamin Franklin and his yard f...
Mattsplaining - Weather
June 17, 2024 19:19 - 17 minutes - 20.6 MBMatt Storrs explains how we have British secret agents to thank for our weather stability. Comedian and weather expert Matt Micheletti explains how governments might not increase temperatures to sell air conditioners. How Scottish men contain multitudes and maybe our best chance of survival. They discuss the viability of cloud seeding and dropping nuclear weapons inside of hurricanes. How virgin sacrifice was the original form of weather control. --- Support this podcast: https://po...
Mattsplaining - Writing
June 10, 2024 20:37 - 23 minutes - 28.6 MBMatt Storrs explains how all writing is ultimately to serve dinner party conversation. Author and musician, Mishka Shubaly (@mishkashubaly), gets comfortable before giving Matt a brief but thorough overview of the writing process. Keeping notes of your ideas can be helpful, especially if you only check them after forgetting the context of when you wrote time. A Cam Cameo! How many modern crime dramas are updates to the Beowulf and Grendel story. What a pair of shoes can tell you abou...
Mattsplaining - Positive (Golf) Mindset
June 03, 2024 20:05 - 17 minutes - 20.9 MBMatt Storrs explains how arm wrestling competitions are surprisingly similar to getting the right mindset to succeed in golf and life. Matt Stilwell (@mattstilwellcoaching) gives Matt a 30-40% accuracy rating and details how a positive mindset can help you in all facets of life including your golf game. How using cat and dog training techniques can improve your short game. Matt somehow brings up William Howard Taft again and ends up making a good point (though it might not be an accurate...
Mattsplaining - Rec League Softball
May 27, 2024 19:44 - 19 minutes - 23.7 MBMatt Storrs explains how rec league softball can help medical students skip months of their residencies. How to set up a triage in the outfield of a softball game. Comedian John Rosenberger (@johnjohnsaphenomenon), gives Matt a stand-up triple for accuracy. John explains how rec league softball can be a method to make new friends and join a community. How the built-in communication can help foster building new friendships. Plus, how bar sponsorships make the games have higher stakes...
Mattsplaining - Yard Boat Hunting
May 20, 2024 16:31 - 18 minutes - 21.6 MBMatt Storrs explains how yard boat hunting developed to circumvent the draconian hunting rules of various municipalities. Comedian and Yard Boat Hunting Commissioner, Amy Blackwell (@amyblackwellcomedy), gives Matt his lowest accuracy rating yet. How using bureaucracy to your benefit allows you to hunt year round. How being arrested in a yard boat can allow you to make a "sovereign citizen defense" in court. How yard boats can be an indicator of people's political leanings and their w...
Mattsplaining - Mindful Arts Therapy
May 14, 2024 17:40 - 15 minutes - 18.9 MBMatt Storrs explains how coloring books have become all the rage in the therapy community over the last several years. Susan Day (@mindfulartstherapy) lets Matt know that mindful arts therapy can go well beyond coloring books into various art mediums. Why the lack of smocks led to a lack of adult artistic connections How phrenology started as a coloring project and got wildly misinterpreted. Learn more: https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/ More from Matt: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs -...
Mattsplaining - Roller Derby
May 06, 2024 21:49 - 15 minutes - 19.1 MBMatt Storrs explains how roller derby is truly America's greatest pastime and the easiest way to expose the authoritarian government. Author and expert Elizabeth Holden (@elizabethh_wi) notes Matt may not have all of his information in line. How the Kentucky Derby influenced modern roller derby. Matt details unexpected uses of yoga mats. The invigorating ability to name oneself and the transformative nature of choosing one's name. Learn More: MIGHTY MILLIE NOVAK https://www.elizabe...
Mattsplaining - David Lynch
April 29, 2024 22:20 - 20 minutes - 24.2 MBMatt Storrs speaks to one of his heroes director David Lynch (all thanks to actor and comedian Tristan Miller ( @TristanJMiller)) about what it's like to BE David Lynch. A very real Mr. Lynch explains how hair is one of the things on your body you can control and that isn't painful. David Lynch becomes aware of how prominent his hair styling has become in Brooklyn. How we have David Lynch to thank for how good Star Wars is on TV. How to identify a crust punk. How to become an amateu...
Mattsplaining - Union Organizing
April 22, 2024 16:53 - 20 minutes - 24.1 MBMatt Storrs explains how the team-building exercises of the past can be repurposed for union organizing. Kristin Lytie (@kristinlytie) notes that Matt's understanding would get him to 40% of a strike authorization vote. How laser tag led to multiple union uprisings in the late 90s and caused the downfall of laser tag arenas. How to deal with union reps that are set in their old ways of doing things including Word Perfect and Word 98. Plus, an untapped market for renovating union hall...
Mattsplaining - Ghostwriting
April 15, 2024 14:20 - 21 minutes - 24.7 MBMatt Storrs explains how ghosts pick the best vessel to possess to tell your story. Story Architect Birgit Itse sets Matt straight on what ghostwriting really is. What to do if you possess the wrong human and need additional help telling your story? What architecture can tell us about stories? https://birgit-itse.com/news/events/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support
Mattsplaining - Permaculture Design
April 08, 2024 17:00 - 17 minutes - 21.4 MBMatt Storrs explains how cultural differences can be brought down by growing plants together. Cormac Harkin of Vine Permaculture educates Matt about how permaculture is for everyone. How to attract heavy metal bands with a simple soil sample. In addition how to remove heavy metals that don't inspire new kinds of music. How to plant and garden based on your energy level and how to keep up with it. The benefits of sacrificial gardening to protect the plants are most important to you. ...
Mattsplaining - Pigeons
April 01, 2024 17:19 - 20 minutes - 23.9 MBMatt Storrs reveals his shockingly accurate knowledge of pigeons and the circulatory system of toucans. Sriracha the Pigeon, of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York, USA, Earth, fills in Matt's knowledge with the first-wing experience of what it's like to be a pigeon in today's New York. Learning the best techniques to care for your broodkin, of any species. How some landlords in NY are planning to reintroduce carrier pigeons to ensure eviction notices get delivered. Plus, the romance an...
Mattsplaining - Chairs
March 25, 2024 18:32 - 22 minutes - 26.6 MBMatt Storrs explains that chairs don't need to be limited to four legs and how ever since there were humans we have had chairs. Comedian and chair expert Jack Simon Grey (@jacksimonsayslaugh) gives Matt a failing grade but commends Matt on what he was able to come up with. The origin of the word "chairman" and how it relates to the oldest profession. How IKEA has moved the world forward about what chairs and furniture can be. How for a time Matt had no furniture other than velvet bean...
Mattsplaining - Career Breaks and Sabbaticals
March 18, 2024 17:01 - 21 minutes - 26.7 MBMatt Storrs explains what John Wick can tell us about recognizing the need for a sabbatical. Career Break Expert, Katrina McGee (@ kmcgheecoaching) gives Matt a surprising 75% accuracy rating. How to recognize the signs that you need time away from work. How to learn to set boundaries with employers and find what works best for you. Plus, the importance of learning how to swim can lead you to community involvement and a best-selling book series. Learn more: https://www.kmcgheecoac...
Mattsplaining - Final Fantasy VII
March 11, 2024 15:59 - 24 minutes - 29.2 MBMatt Storrs explains how Final Fantasy 7 provides the framework to be the ideal "male." This includes such characteristics as wearing purple, being 5'7", and having a giant sword. Comedian and expert Joe Bates pushes back on Matt's analysis indicating the complexity of the gameplay and characterization of the much beloved Final Fantasy 7 and the remakes. How the character CId caused a whole generation of kids to pick up smoking. Matt gets called out for his botanist energy. How direct...
Mattsplaining - Menopause
March 04, 2024 18:01 - 17 minutes - 20.6 MBMatt Storrs explains how to find alternative sources of calcium to stave off osteoporosis related to menopause. Expert and The Menopause Guru, Jeanne Andrus, can't speak to Matt's tips related to "bone water" (Topo Chico) but she offer's significant insights. How there is a direct relationship between the increase need for calcium and the cost increase of Topo Chico. The significant judo community among menopausal women. How judo and fight clubs can offer more than just physical fitn...
Mattsplaining - The Bachelor
February 26, 2024 15:32 - 17 minutes - 20.6 MBMatt Storrs explains how getting staffed on The Bachelor can set you up for the entire year and how they follow even the eliminated contestants. Writer and comedian Alyse McGuigan (@alysemcg) patiently listens as Matt explains what he would do if he were the bachelor with "Muppet Dad Energy." Will Alyse give Matt a rose for accuracy? How the Bachelor and Bachelorette come up with all the ideas for their dates. Matt commemorates the contestants lost in the dunes and the associated docume...
Mattsplaining - Slow Travel
February 20, 2024 15:20 - 15 minutes - 19.1 MBMatt Storrs explains how he was confused about how Meteor Crater burned down. He didn't know holes in the ground could burn. Slow Travel expert, Robyn Dirk, (@ 2emptypassports), can't confirm the flammability of Arizona holes. However, she provides insight into mindful and deliberate travel. The importance of keeping your passport current. Matt recounts sampling authentic Irish cuisine with Guinness and Mongolian BBQ in Dublin. How to use organizational skills to overcome the lack of ...
Mattsplaining - Death, Dying, and Grief
February 13, 2024 04:10 - 18 minutes - 21.9 MBMatt Storrs explains how hiring a lawyer to make amends is a better option than apologizing to those you wrong before you die. Death Dula, Jill McClennen (@endoflifeclarity) kindly explains that Matt doesn't know what he's talking about. Matt assures his prior paramours that the dates at Applebees were due to reservation mixups and not due to his love of the Club Applebees rewards program. How avoiding the concept that you're going to die while maxing out your credit cards is the best ...
Mattsplaining - Candle Making
February 06, 2024 00:23 - 28 minutes - 26 MBMatt Storrs reveals his family history of candle making and the dangers of Silver Dollar City. Candle-making expert, storyteller, and comedian Bryan Berlin (@berlination) rates Matt's knowledge of candle making between "full-size candle and burning ash." How soy and whale fat candles are the hottest things. Matt has not filled a human skull with sand art. He promised it was a glass skull. How Jeff Stanley can help you learn to make candles and save you during the pandemic. How anythin...
Mattsplaining - Mushrooms
January 29, 2024 17:12 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBMatt Storrs explains the trade-off between hallucinations and heavy metal poisoning from the wild mushrooms in the New York City area. Expert in mycology and mushrooms, Adam Bathe (@adambathe) rates Matt's knowledge as a "potential risk for death." How to use mushrooms to save your relationships. How mushrooms aren't exactly like plants, but aren't exactly like animals either. How mushrooms are an indispensable link in the chain of life. Testing and identifying mushrooms and how Faceb...
Mattsplaining - NBA Trade Rumors
January 22, 2024 15:20 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBMatt Storrs explains how building an NBA team through trades is not unlike building a strong Pokemon team. Comedian and NBA trade rumor expert Joey Rinaldi (@thejoeyrinaldi) clarifies that the considerations within the NBA go well beyond your standard pocket monster trades. The importance of getting a Maytag washer and dryer combo as part of the trade. How Skittle Mix Machines will save struggling stadiums. The exchange of churro recipes as part of trades between the Phoenix Suns in the...
Mattsplaining - Neurodivergence
January 16, 2024 15:20 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBMatt Storrs explains how most people discover their neurodivergence when they come to a diverging path in the woods. How the nervous system pulls people to one road or the other. Therapist and neurodivergence expert, Odin Tangvald notes that neurodivergence appears less often in wooden areas than Matt might think. Matt insists that Robert Frost knew what he was talking about. Why don't you see more bars with furniture on the ceiling? Is it that blonds have more fun or neurodiverse people ...
Mattsplaining - RuPaul's Drag Race
January 08, 2024 21:30 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBMatt Storrs reves his engine detailing the future of RuPaul's Drag Race. The opportunity for spin-offs is limitless. RuPaul's Drag Race expert, Rosa Escandón (@humancomedian), finds many flaws in Matt's understanding of the show. Rosa gives Matt a boot for accuracy. He gets a C ( Charisma. Uniqueness. Talent) for his understanding of spin-offs. From Bravo [wait, checks notes] Logo TV, to VH1 to MTV they discuss the history of this cultural behemoth. This new season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Rac...
Mattsplaining - Godzilla
December 25, 2023 15:20 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBIn a very special Christmas episode, Matt Storrs reveals the reason for the season: Godzilla. Matt reveals the story of his first word to an expert in all things Godzilla: Negative Steve. Showing surprising accuracy, Matt details how the history of men in monster suits persists to this day. Why John C. Reilly has beef with Tom Hiddleston. The real reason the dinosaurs disappeared: atomic fire. Plus, the possibility of a Gozilla mussical! --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster...
Mattsplaining - Human-Robot Interaction
December 18, 2023 17:37 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBMatt Storrs knows how to interact with robots to stay in their good graces. Comedian and human-robot interaction expert Naomi Fitter notes that Matt is definitely more human than robot. A 70% success rate! How sociopaths and free pizza inspired a lifelong interest in robotics. The benefits of many different kinds of fruits. Matt gets schooled on the Spong Hutchinson and Vinyasagar definition of a robot. How FAO Schwarz was at the forefront of robotic sales pitches How to avoid lethal r...
Mattsplaining - Film Distribution
December 11, 2023 17:55 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBMatt Storrs explains how the most important part of film distribution is ensuring you invest enough in VHS and Betamax releases. Vilan Trub rates Matt's knowledge as 90% accurate of the "standard" film distribution approach and 50-60% accurate after the experience of spending money the wrong way. How linking up with a bank can be the most effective way to get your movie into the hands of the viewing public. How to spend money the wrong way to learn how to spend money the right way. A...
Mattsplaining - Black Horror
December 04, 2023 15:24 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBMatt Storrs focuses far too much on black horror movies' lighting and fake blood composition. Black Horror expert, Gregory Hall (Greg7Gemini) tells Matt he wasn't that accurate. They then talk about the industry and cultural impact of black horror films from Get Out to Blackula. When is the best time to go to a dermatologist after being exposed to fake blood? How Ernest Dickerson and Jordan Peele shaped horror. Why everyone should watch Juice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcas...
Mattsplaining - Personal Finance
November 29, 2023 01:58 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBMatt Storrs explains the importance of using an abacus to keep track of your paychecks and the benefits of perpetual credit surfing. Personal Finance expert* Andrew Tavin (https://www.andrewtavin.com/) gives Matt 3 out of 4 crimes of accuracy! The least fun spiral and how to tell the difference from the very fun spirograph. The best way to get hit by a bus, for profit! Plus, what separates a pickpocket from a mentalist * See episode for the disclaimer Learn more: https://podcasts.apple.c...
Mattsplaining - Gratitude
November 20, 2023 16:52 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBMatt Storrs explains that one of the best ways to express gratitude is through the art of unsolicited advice. Comedian and gratitude expert, Ralph Anthony (ralphthemouth81) has some concerns over Matt's understanding. The best items to use to add something spicy to your tips. How bringing individually wrapped earplugs can save someone's day and their hearing. The importance of strong eye contact when receiving gratitude. The best way to select shoulder pads to fight off your neighbors...
Mattsplaining - Storytelling
November 15, 2023 02:22 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat Snow White and the Seven Dwarves can teach us about effective storytelling. Comedian and storytelling expert Jeff Simmermon (https://www.jeffsimmermon.com/) finds some flaws with Matt's articulation of story dynamics. They share storytelling tips and pitfalls. Matt notes the dangers of rabid puffins. How to tell a story to sell even the most unexpected products. The secrets Bill Burr can teach about returning to ideas. How Jon Bon Jovi and Chuck Schumer bonded over a melted fiber...
Mattsplaining - Kurt Vonnegut
November 06, 2023 15:20 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBMatt Storrs explains how to determine if you should befriend someone based on their favorite Kurt Vonnegut book. Expert, comedian, and "kind but generous" lover, Lou Moon details his vast admiration and knowledge of Mr. Vonnegut. The best way to choose who reads you your Vonnegut. Why Mickey Rourke turned down the role of a lifetime. Plus, the importance of admiring people for who they are and not what they could be. Learn more: https://www.vonnegutlibrary.org/ https://www.careeronestop...
Mattsplaining - Event Coordination
October 31, 2023 14:20 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBMatt Storrs celebrates one year of Mattsplaining by explaining the best ways to use event coordination to launder money. Coree Spencer (I'M NOT OK, YOU'RE NOT OK) notes that might not be fully accurate. The importance of having BCBE (big clipboard energy) How Oktoberfest started as an investment in product futures and raffle tickets. the importance of intimidation in event planning. Learning to not take everything on yourself. How using wedding websites for unintended purposes can be ...
Mattsplaining - TTRPGs and Actual Plays
October 23, 2023 16:49 - 24 minutes - 23 MBMatt Storrs provides his questionable and inspired basis is for his Dungeons and Dragons and Index Card RPG characters. Comedian, Table Top Role Playing Game/actual play journalist, and expert Rowan Zeoli (linktr.ee/rowanzeoli) dives into what Matt espoused about the Satanic Panic and and the economic support of lead based companies. Matt reveals the best TTRPG to play if you're looking to learn how to flirt. Matt uses the most effective alignment chart: the Brady Bunch. How many people f...
Mattsplaining - Phish
October 16, 2023 14:20 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBMatt Storrs explains the funding methods of Phish stage set designs. Comedian and recent Phish convert Max Fine (@maxfine_) notes how Matt might not be as far off as he thinks he is. They delve into the mysterious world of Phish merchandising and the unofficial essential oil business. Have Phish concerts become our only remaining third space? Plus the best method to coordinate your Phish concert-going. https://www.blondemedicine.com/bm113-i-like-his-style https://www.instagram.com/maxfine...
Mattsplaining - Hot Sauce
October 09, 2023 14:20 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBMatt Storrs reveals the shocking revelation that jalapenos are spicier than habaneros. Comedian and HaHa Hot Sauce founder, Dave Yates (@yatescomedy) lets Matt know that his understanding of spiciness might not be as sound as he thinks. They discuss the hot sauce nibble method to making consistent hot sauce and the secret way that pepper spray is made. The dangers of hot sauce manufacturing and how to best send a frantic email. Plus, alternative methods of merchandising for comedians. Learn...
Mattsplaining - Visas and Immigration
October 02, 2023 14:20 - 22 minutes - 21 MBMatt Storrs explains the one huge thing people overlook in studying for citizenship. Comedian and "resident alien" Karthik Lavangu (@karthiklavangucomic) brings first-hand knowledge and experience to Matt's questionable understanding. The little-known drought of double-jointed Americans and the immigrants that can save us. The various tests for citizenship and how knowing about Senifield can win you points with your evaluator. The unexpected vibe checks within the visa process. How Jerry O'C...
Mattsplaining - NYC Real Estate
September 25, 2023 14:21 - 20 minutes - 19 MBMatt Storrs "knows" quite a bit about the real estate market in New York City. Claire Lichtenstein (@clichtenstein) calmly explains that Matt's knowledge might have some gaps in his understanding. Could there be multi-million dollar apartments in each borough filled with dirt like The New York Earth Room? What might happen with the thousands of apartments sitting empty around the city? How rent-controlled apartments influence the real estate market. Lobbyists in real estate and the ethical...
Mattsplaining - Mortal Kombat
September 18, 2023 14:20 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBMatt Storrs regals us with the numerous celebrities that were a part and almost a part of Mortal Kombat in the first episode of MATTSPLAINING season 3. Lifelong Kombatat and Komedian Rob Maebe, respectfully corrects Matt while confirming the surprising connection of Abe Vigoda in the game series. It's amazing what secret characters and moves people have been able to find. The two discuss Jean Claude Van Damme and NetherRealm Studios' 30-year attempt to bring him into the fold. They also di...
Mattsplaining - Accents & Dialects
July 12, 2023 14:06 - 19 minutes - 18 MBMatt Storrs "explains" how accents and dialects help us cope with trauma. Dialect coach Jordan Yanko listens, analyzes, and breaks down Matt's many errors. They discuss how people develop accents and how dialects shape our identity. Matt notes how foreign accent syndrome heals the brain and body and how dialects can be used for jaw and muscle health. How Matt "overcame" his fear of needles and DID NOT pass out when he had blood drawn. Plus, an introduction on how to do the Matt Storrs a...
Mattsplaining - Military Intelligence
July 05, 2023 14:56 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBMatt Storrs "explains" the surprising connection between military intelligence, board games, hackathons, and Japanese professional wrestling. Krangus Gillespie casts doubt on some of Matt's understanding. What is it like to be in intelligence and to work finding information in Afghanistan. They discuss how it's not always playing the game but your ability to pay attention to the rules. What military intelligence can help us figure out about finding the next ace in Japanese professional wre...
Mattsplaining - Baking
June 28, 2023 15:48 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBMatt Storrs explains how multiple different alcohols can be used to elevate baking and inhibit gluten production. Adrien Behn (Strangers Abroad Podcast) finds solace in the potential cure for Celiac disease. Adrien discusses what it's like to work as a baker and Matt insists on exposing "Big Apron." There may even be a few baking trade secrets that absolutely do not violate any NDAs (non- demi-glace agreements). Plus how Matt ruined a relationship through baking. More about Adrien: Adrie...
Mattsplaining - Jazz
June 21, 2023 17:30 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMatt Storrs uncovers the truth about the evil form of Jazz: Zzaj. Danny Doyle (@badcactusaz) explains that jazz is more a musical language, though Zzaj is something to fear. They discuss the importance of having a smooth jazz voice. Matt notes the new wave of jazz instruments including the moonshine jug and the avant-garde jazz performers using washboards and bassoons. Danny gives Matt the most creative accuracy rating to date. Much like poetry, jazz has the need for special hats. Matt rev...
Mattsplaining - Cats
June 14, 2023 16:31 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBMatt Storrs details the different types of cats in ancient Egypt. Aleshia Fessel listens and calmly articulates the differences between different types of cats and important considerations when dealing with people with allergies. Cat confusion with mirror cat transformations. The advancements in pet technology are pur-found. Plus cat attempts to inspire tears for the wonderful saltiness. Learn More: Ask a Veterinarian (on FB) Pet Vet Corner (on FB) --- Support this podcast: https://p...
Mattsplaining - Star Trek
June 07, 2023 15:40 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBMatt Storrs mentions the various Star Trek religions and Gene Roddenberry's desire to get them to catch on to make a cash grab. Alex Fleming (The Bloodwine Boyz) uses a wealth of knowledge to correct and add to Matt's knowledge. The original plan was for Riker to join the Borg. Lascivious tested too well and was far too sexy. The ACE community and their connections to Star Trek. Plus, juicy Star Trek casting rumors and secrets with Star Trek Voyager Genevieve Bujold and Kate Mulgrew. --- ...
Mattsplaining - Youth Sports
May 31, 2023 15:40 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBMatt Storrs explains the tumultuous nature of parenting and participating in youth sports. Darlene Hayden (@darlizzle) notes the importance of trusting a child to find the athletic activities they most enjoy. Do they want to go for traditional sports, or something different like BMX, Jiu Jitsu, or hockey in the desert? How to deal with difficult parents and the logistics of a passionate athletic child. Plus, the sweet origins of youth gambling. Learn more: BMX USA Hockey --- Support ...
Mattsplaining - Werewolves
May 24, 2023 16:10 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBMatt Storrs explains a young boy's concerns over his watch obsession lead to a difficult conversation about his possible werewolf diagnosis. Sammie James (sammiesamjames) details the transformational power of werewolf media and how those stories can be surprisingly helpful. Plus, the healing and spiritual experience of watching horror movies. https://youtu.be/y-l7Rfs7DLQ Learn more diversityhorror --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support
Mattsplaining - Romance Writing
May 18, 2023 15:18 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB"Accuracy" returns as Matt Storrs explains the big conditioner's hold on Romanic novels. Expert and writer Liz Zerkel (https://lizzerkel.com/) cannot confirm the influence of hot models on your book cover on conditioner sales, but there's likely a connection. There's a discussion of the highest quality alien romantic "text" that is Earth Girls are Easy. Plus, the importance of letting your characters choose the color of wallpaper they pick for their beloved who's locked away. Hungry for Lov...
Mattsplaining - Kevin Smith
April 26, 2023 17:58 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBMatt Storrs explains how d*ck and fart jokes are the sacraments of a new religion. Erick Biez (@erickbiez) notes that might be right. They discuss how Kevin Smith has greatly impacted the creative and social development of so many folks. The work allows folks to find people that share similar interests. While Matt might be wrong about the religious analogs, you can't deny how much the work has helped people feel seen. They talk Dogma, Clerks, Chasing Amy, and a bit of Mallrats too. Plus, h...