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MATTSPLAINING

145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Recovering 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 - Satanism

October 31, 2022 13:36 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

Matt speaks with a Satanist and gets a shocking amount right. Satanic panic and Highlight Magazine linked? Possibly. Seitan, a covert Satanist food item? It could be. Is "Covert Food Item" a decent band name? We think so. Dresden Visage, who does not represent the Satanic Temple in any way, sets Matt straight and we learn that Satanists can be Protestant too.  Learn more:  Speak of the Devil: How The Satanic Temple is Changing the Way We Talk about Religion Compassionate Satanism: An Intr...

MATTSPLAINING (Trailer)

October 25, 2022 00:48 - 47 seconds - 433 KB

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Saturdays with Shaq

February 10, 2021 02:16 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MB

Matt explains Tuesdays With Morrie to Hattie, who didn't realize it was non-fiction, but upon learning that, decides it should be rebooted as a podcast. And, we discuss how much the whole world loves Shaq. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Floor is Lava: It's Not Delivery--It's Lava!

June 26, 2020 03:07 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MB

Nothing says lovin' like lava in the oven. Who has a pizza oven in their house? Not Hattie and Matt, that's for sure. It requires too much ventilation!

Floor is Lava: My Volcano Erupted! Momentum, Jumping, Sliding...Unexpected Nostalgic Poppyseeds.

June 25, 2020 03:11 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MB

Listen, this isn't the way Hattie and Matt would organize THEIR planetarium...but different strokes, different folks, right? Come for the science puns, stay for the science puns. As advertised!

Floor is Lava: I Lava When You Call Me Big Papa

June 24, 2020 03:27 - 14 minutes - 26.2 MB

In Episode 2, a group of Cool Dads is pitted against pro athletes and...some teachers who don't like each other? Oh, and they're all in a sexy bedroom with a spinning bed and a chaise lounge. "Lava Boudoir" is kind of a great band name, no?

Floor is Lava: Mothers, Brothers and Jesus (oh my!)

June 24, 2020 01:45 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MB

Hattie and Matt tune in to the first episode of Floor is Lava, a televised version of your favorite at-home obstacle course. Level One is the basement, which contains a set of twins, a set of triplets, three youth pastors, one very dedicated mother, and an alien sarcophagus, for some reason.

Lions and Tigers and Fraud, Oh My! (Quarantine Special 4)

March 27, 2020 15:43 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MB

Hattie is blissfully unaware of the events of the Netflix series "Tiger King." Matt changes that. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

It's Splice o'Clock Somewhere(Quarantine Special 3)

March 20, 2020 15:46 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MB

Matt tries to explain the tragicomic production of 1996's The Island of Doctor Moreau, but Hattie has a hard time being convinced it's not just Goth Dr. Doolittle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Governors vs Predator (Quarantine Special 2)

March 17, 2020 14:12 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MB

He's no man...he's so much more than that. Matt explains the original Predator movie to Hattie, who suspects that Alien vs Predator is actually a rom-com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Keep Calm and Carry Shaun(Quarantine Special 1)

March 17, 2020 02:37 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Hattie doesn't LOVE zombie films, but she LOVES Edgar Wright. Listen to Matt explain Shaun of the Dead to her while we wait for all this to blow over. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

I LAND EP 7: Good Old-Fashioned Texas Justice

September 19, 2019 01:42 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MB

I LAND EP 7: Good Old-Fashioned Texas Justice by MATTSPLAINING

I LAND EP 6: The Blair Snitch Project

September 19, 2019 01:41 - 15 minutes - 7.44 MB

I LAND EP 6: The Blair Snitch Project by MATTSPLAINING

I LAND EP 5: Chicken Soup for the Soul

September 19, 2019 01:39 - 15 minutes - 7.56 MB

I LAND EP 5: Chicken Soup for the Soul by MATTSPLAINING

I-LAND EP 2: What Door?

September 16, 2019 00:00 - 11 minutes - 5.71 MB

The I-Land is a bad show. Like LOST, meets BACHELOR IN PARADISE, meets WATER WORLD, but also worse than each of those things. We(Hattie and Matt) know this because we watched all of it. Now you don't have to. You're welcome.

I-LAND EP 3: Welcome to Magnet Jail

September 16, 2019 00:00 - 11 minutes - 5.52 MB

The I-Land is a bad show. Like LOST, meets BACHELOR IN PARADISE, meets WATER WORLD, but also worse than each of those things. We(Hattie and Matt) know this because we watched all of it. Now you don't have to. You're welcome.

I-LAND EP 4: Life, Uh, Finds a Way

September 16, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 7.32 MB

The I-Land is a bad show. Like LOST, meets BACHELOR IN PARADISE, meets WATER WORLD, but also worse than each of those things. We(Hattie and Matt) know this because we watched all of it. Now you don't have to. You're welcome.

I-LAND EP 1: Respect the Conch

September 16, 2019 00:00 - 11 minutes - 21 MB

The I-Land is a bad show. Like LOST, meets BACHELOR IN PARADISE, meets WATER WORLD, but also worse than each of those things. We(Hattie and Matt) know this because we watched all of it. Now you don't have to. You're welcome.

With Our Podcasts Combined...!

March 13, 2019 02:27 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Did you realize the Captain Planet theme song uses the word "asunder"?! That Phil Collins is a GENIUS. Matt explains Captain Planet & the Planeteers to Hattie, who always thought the show was just a sustainability infomercial.

As Good as Goa'uld

January 12, 2019 16:50 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Hattie literally knows NOTHING about Stargate. At all. She did not know it existed, she did not know that James Spader was involved, and she can't understand why Matt is so upset that she confused it with Battlestar Galactica.

Eliza Dushku for Slayer

January 02, 2019 01:42 - 25 minutes - 48.7 MB

Hattie hasn't seen Buffy OR Angel, and after Matt's explanation, she still doesn't really understand the appeal...and not just because they killed Amber Benson.

A Podcast? By Comedians? Groundbreaking.

December 17, 2018 05:08 - 23 minutes - 43.3 MB

Hattie has only seen one Meryl Streep movie. Matt takes it upon himself to explain the inner workings of Miranda Priestly's mind. That's all!

Mattsplaining: What're You Tolkien About?

December 01, 2018 04:58 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Hattie's read The Hobbit, but she has a lot of questions about the rest of the books in the Lord of the Rings saga. Are Ents sexy? Why does "Aragorn" sound so much like "Ear of Corn"? Are there ANY women in these books, at all?! Matt covers all the bases.

Extremesplaining: The Extreme Teen Bible (Genesis)

September 01, 2018 04:07 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Matt explains the most important book from his childhood: The Extreme Teen Bible! Hattie is not a teen, but she DID go to Presbyterian horseback camp--decidedly not extreme. What new things will she learn from this version of the Good Book?

Glengoonies Glen Ross

April 27, 2018 03:55 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MB

Apologies to Martha Plimpton.

Mattsplaining: Star Trek: The Next Explanation

June 25, 2017 03:18 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Matt explains Star Trek to Hattie, but he never even mentions Tribbles, so did he REALLY explain it? You be the judge.

Hattsplaining: Ham Hamsplaining

June 10, 2017 22:21 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Hattie finally gets her chance to explain the remarkable Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak for the Game Boy Advance.

Mattsplaining: The Story of a Podcast That Lost Everything

May 25, 2017 23:55 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Hattie learns about Arrested Development, though Matt never explains who, exactly, is getting arrested.

Mattsplaining: And SCRAMBLED EGGS

May 11, 2017 01:58 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

As it turns out, Frasier isn't British. But Matt agrees with Hattie's assertion that "Frasier's" sounds like a grocery store in the American south.

Mattsplaining: WHY-lander??? (2)

April 27, 2017 21:26 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this podcast by Phoenix Educational Programming, Matt Storrs explains TV shows and movies Hattie Hayes hasn't seen. In this episode, Matt talks about Highlander 2, and Hattie criticizes "boy magic."

Mattsplaining: Totally Lost!

April 22, 2017 17:27 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this new podcast by Phoenix Educational Programming, Matt Storrs explains TV shows and movies Hattie Hayes hasn't seen. In this episode, Matt gives Hattie a primer on the TV show Lost. Hattie questions the show's science, moral message, and general premise.

PEP Rally: Occult

January 04, 2016 01:39 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

This week, Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Occult. This week, highlights include a discussion from Alastair Crowley and music fromAndy Warpigs . We also have a word from our new sponsor! Our hosts Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs lead Phoenix performers and experts through a journey through the Occult! PEP Rally is a weekly variety show in Phoenix, AZ at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Find out more at www.facebook.com/PhoenixEducationalProgramming Track: 14 Ti...

PEP Rally: Camp

January 01, 2016 21:24 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

This week, Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Camp. Our hosts Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs lead Phoenix performers and experts through a journey through Camp! PEP Rally is a weekly variety show in Phoenix, AZ at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Find out more at www.facebook.com/PhoenixEducationalProgramming Track: 2 Title: Camp Artist: PEP Rally! Album: PEP Rally! Season Two Year: 2015 Genre: Comedy Comment: Hattie Jean Hayes and Matthew T. Storrs host this wee...

PEP Rally: Accident

January 01, 2016 21:03 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

This week, Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Accident. This week, highlights include Aaron Kyle Miles and music from Heather Lasseter. Our hosts Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs lead Phoenix performers and experts through a journey through Accidents! PEP Rally is a weekly variety show in Phoenix, AZ at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Find out more at www.facebook.com/PhoenixEducationalProgramming Track: 1 Title: Accident Artist: PEP Rally! Album: PEP Rally! Seaso...

PEP Rally: Nintendo

December 13, 2015 19:58 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

This week, Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Nintendo. This week, highlights include "Why Not Sega" from Roman Grisby and a "History of Hyrule" from Matt Micheletti . We also have a word from our new sponsor! Our hosts Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs lead Phoenix performers and experts through a journey through Nintendo! PEP Rally is a weekly variety show in Phoenix, AZ at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Find out more at www.facebook.com/PhoenixEducationalProgram...

PEP Rally: Militia

December 06, 2015 17:39 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

This week, Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Militia. This week, highlights include Tom Bell and Jack Evans with music and poetry, a discussion of the Arizona Militia from Brian Vilona, and poetry from Rowie Shebala. We also have a word from our new sponsor! Our hosts Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs lead Phoenix performers and experts through a journey through Militia! PEP Rally is a weekly variety show in Phoenix, AZ at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Find out m...

PEP Rally: Law

November 22, 2015 18:12 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

This week, Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Law. This week, highlights include Michael Longfellow discussing his life growing up in a family of attorneys, and Ruth Carter with the legal facts on revenge porn and the worst people on the internet. Our sponsor this week wants you to consider a wonderful local attorney. Our hosts Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs lead Phoenix performers and experts through a journey on Law! PEP Rally is a weekly variety show ...

PEP Rally: Killer

November 17, 2015 05:06 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

This week Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Killers. This week, we highlight Kevin Patterson's take on Catcher and the Rye and it's impact on famous killers. Ghost Comic makes us laugh about the afterlife. Steve Maxwell gives his unique insights as well. Our sponsor this week wants you to consider a very specific service involving dufflebags. Our hosts Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs lead Phoenix performers and experts through a journey on Killers! PEP...

PEP Rally: Jealousy

November 05, 2015 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

This week Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Jealousy. This week, we highlight Billy O'Connor's riveting tale of his sexcapades, and feature an expert lecture from Dr. Alfred Avid, Professor of Haterology. Our hosts Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs lead Phoenix performers and experts through a journey on Jealousy! PEP Rally is a weekly variety show in Phoenix, AZ at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Find out more at www.facebook.com/PhoenixEducationalProgramming Trac...

PEP Rally: Ink

November 01, 2015 19:55 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

This week Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Ink. We have an expert talk on the history and impact of ink from Jason Gonzalez. We also have comedy from Trevor Skies. Our hosts, Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs take us through the ins and outs of Ink! PEP Rally is a weekly variety show in Phoenix, AZ at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Find out more at www.facebook.com/PhoenixEducationalProgramming Track: 8 Title: Ink Artist: PEP Rally! Album: PEP Rally! Season Two...

PEP Rally: Ha-Ha

October 25, 2015 18:01 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB

This week Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Ha-Ha. We learn how scary clowns can really be with Marnee. We have music and possible new theme song from Andy Warpigs. And we have amazing comedy from Mike Gillerman. Our hosts, Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs show us the wide world of Ha-Ha isn't just full of laughs, but full of learning as well! PEP Rally is a weekly variety show in Phoenix, AZ at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Find out more at www.facebook.com/Ph...

PEP Rally: Games

October 18, 2015 19:49 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB

This week Phoenix Educational Programming presents a showcase from PEP Rally: Games. We have poetry from Nikki G. An interview regarding ASU Cronkite News Games and a story of the games one man played from Kapono Rowe. Our hosts, Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs take us through the world of Games! PEP Rally is a weekly variety show in Phoenix, AZ at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Find out more at www.facebook.com/PhoenixEducationalProgramming

PEP Rally: Fortune

October 11, 2015 22:31 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

This week, Phoenix Educational Programming presents selected performances from PEP Rally: Fortune. Michal Palladino reads and evaluates a list of some of the most outrageous celebrity purchases. Johnny Diamonds shares his secrets to building and accepting your wealth. Our hosts, Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs, guide us through the world of Fortune. PEP Rally is a weekly variety show, recorded in front of a live audience at Lawn Gnome Publishing in Phoenix, AZ. Find out more at www.faceboo...

PEP Rally: Ecstasy

October 04, 2015 17:27 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

This week, Phoenix Educational Programming presents selected performances from PEP Rally: Ecstasy. Michal Heller details his world travels and Troy Farah recounts personal and scientific experiences. Our hosts, Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs, guide us through the world of Ecstasy. PEP Rally is a weekly variety show, recorded in front of a live audience at Lawn Gnome Publishing in Phoenix, AZ. Find out more at www.facebook.com/PhoenixEducationalProgramming

PEP Rally: Dreams

September 27, 2015 21:23 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

This week, Phoenix Educational Programming presents three selected performances from PEP Rally: Dreams. Enjoy Michael Kohn's Dream Live Journal, stories of Andrew Horneman's sleep paralysis and the poetry of Rowie Shebala. Our hosts, Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs, guide us through the world of Dreams. PEP Rally is a weekly variety show, recorded in front of a live audience at Lawn Gnome Publishing in Phoenix, AZ. Find out more at www.facebook.com/PhoenixEducationalProgramming

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