L.J is out singing a whistle, so Matthew is by himself but has the honor of interviewing actor and playwright Paeton Chavis. The two talk about Paeton coming back to theatre this past summer, her time in Indiana, and her play "How to Dispose of Your Dead Dad&#39;s Sex Doll".

Are Your Parents Proud OF You?

Paeton Is Into The Weird Sh*t

Y&#39;all. We&#39;re wiggling again! Two years later, we&#39;re back interviewing The Wiggles members with Simon Pryce to talk about The Wiggles new albums Calm And Quiet:Soothing Sounds For Relaxing Babies and Sweet Dreams: White Noise Aid For Baby. Also; Fruit Salad or Hot Potato? Find out!

Simon Pryce Is All About The Calm And Quiet

Matthew and L.J talk with Broadway actor and trumpet player Keith Buterbaugh. They talk about Keith&#39;s involvment in the musical Company with Raul Esparza, growing up in Alaska, and the world of trumpet playing. 

Was Keith Rushing Or Dragging?

Matthew and L.J talk to Broadway actor and writer Adam Jepsen. Adam talks about getting the role of Sven in Frozen, his screenwriting involving race and identity, and dancing. 

The Complexity Of Adam Jepsen

Matthew and LJ talk with casting director of Eclectic Full Contact Theatre; Jessica Fisher. They talk about Eclectics exciting new audio dramas, Jessica&#39;s time with studying at the Piven Theatre and Apple Orchard and how Jessica was Matthew&#39;s mom (for a show of course)!

These Properties Are Courtesy Of Jessica Fisher

Matthew and L.J talk to another Matthew (WHAT?!); Matthew Lee-Erbach. Matthew is an actor, writer and political activist. They talk to him about the letter he helped send to the senate, his relationship and collaborations with Rainn Wilson and pudding. It&#39;s a dense conversation. 

Matthew Was In The Writers Room Before This Interview

WE&#39;RE BACK FOR SEASON 4!!! Matthew and LJ kick the season off with Associate Professor of Ithaca College; Cynthia Henderson. Cynthia talks about life growing up in Alabama, eye contact, and emotions that students bring to her classroom.

Books & Coffee & Dogs & Cynthia Henderson

Hello! It&#39;s been a while! We have news We have a NEW CO-HOST LJ Bullen. LJ Bullen is a Chicago-based actor, singer-songwriter, brewer of beer, and friendly neighborhood non-binary fairy. We were so excited that back in May, we recorded a conversation about them and talked about LJ growing up in California, the variety of talents they have and what kind of guests they are interested talking too. We are so excited and honored to have LJ on board. Our new season premieres July 11th!

LJ Bullen Is Ready To Embrace The Weird

Matthew chats with Youtuber and filmmaker Eric Striffler! Creator of the Youtube channel Pretty Much It, Eric talks about living in a van, dropping out of college, and the beauty of changing your life multiple times.

Eric Striffler: The Ultimate Changer

We&#39;re back!! In a first of a few specials, Matthew chats with devisor Michael Brown. Michael talks about his work in theatre, politics, and the human mind. This was an interview a long time in the making and was worth the wait!!!

Was Michael The Genie Or The Milkman?

In the season finale, Matthew chats with actor and teacher Brian Shaw about the great outdoors, shyness, and the current state of teaching theater during this pandemic. Later, Griffen joins Matthew to reflect on the third season.

In The Mountains; You Will See Brian Shaw

Matthew talks with film critic and podcast host Alonso Duralde. They have a discussion regarding film criticism, the future of movies after a pandemic and Alonsos multiple reporting jobs. 

Alonso Was So Close To Delivering Your Mail

Matthew talks with Taylor Sokol and Chris Duir from The Potential Podcast. Hear them talk about relationships, the origins of podcast, and the power of conversations. It sounds professional but they were pretty much laughing the entire time.

This Crossover Has The Potential To Be A Potential Hit!

Matthew talks with casting directing and actor Karissa Murrell Myers. They talk about the audition room, her work as a playwright and the world of casting.

Bring Your Ideas To Karissa's Audition Room

It all starts with the Sound of Music. That wasn&#39;t Matthew trying to be poetic; that&#39;s really how his guest actor Amanda Flahive got started. It gets even better with college, children, and small town wonders. 

Amanda Grows Up So Fast

 Are Your Parents Proud of You? is a conversation among artists. Interviewees discuss their process, their inspiration, and how their parents felt about their career paths. Conversations with some of the Chicago area’s most highly active artists in the Chicago area range from the humorous to the serious to the informational. 

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