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The Matt Show

Matt Smith
Chicago
Racism
Lil Durk
Chicago, United States
Believability
Artificial Intelligence
Classick Studios
Filipino Culture
Forever Band
Music/entertainment Industry
Lyrical Lemonade
OTF

Personal interviews where creatives tell me everything. The Matt Show explores what moves our shared culture and the people behind it. Each episode takes you inside a creative's life to hear their story, understand their process, and better understand your own. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@themattshowhq Follow me on Instagram @nonstop.matt TikTok @themattshowhq

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Latest Episodes

Chris Classick built Classick Studios in Chicago the year after he lost his mother. He had gear, a bedroom, and nothing left to fear. Two decades later, his studio has hosted Chance the Rapper, Khelani, SZA, Tyler the Creator, Lil Wayne, Chief Keef, ... more

alen Cancel and Andrew "DagZ" are two of Chicago's most plugged-in creatives. DJs, event curators, community builders. They've been shaping how the city's nightlife and music scene feels for years. This conversation went everywhere.We got into Filipi... more

Forever Band is a Chicago recording artist and content creator who went from 7K to 340K followers in about a month after his videos reversing microaggressions on strangers racked up hundreds of millions of views.

He joins Matt to talk about how it a... more

Sydny August is a Chicago-born singer who went from recording music in her college dorm room to getting signed by Lil Durk to OTF (Only The Family) - and it all started with a birthday Instagram post.In this episode of The Matt Show, Sydny shares the... more

From E-commerce success to the cutting edge of AI, I’m joined by serial entrepreneur Gera Baano to talk about the highs and lows of building in tech at a young age.Gera Baano has lived several business lifetimes before the age of 25. From selling a d... more

I sit down with Juliana Miller — an artist manager, A&R at Classicks Never Die, DJ, and member of The Recording Academy — to talk about what it really takes to guide artists through the highs and lows of music. From discovering talent to helping crea... more

Landon Campbell is an investor the general manager at Drive Capital, Chicago. He's also the author of LandonsLoop where he writes about innovation in Chicago tech. Landon relentlessly puts-on for the city of Chicago to be a center of hyper-growth in ... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Classick
Owner of Classick Studios, artist manager
Classick Studios
Episode: "I Can't Want This More Than You" | Chris Classick on What Artists Get Wrong About Teams
Jalen Cansell
Guest on episode discussing culture and authenticity
Episode: The Secret to Being "Believable" in a World of Fakes | Cansell & DagZ Interview
Andrew DagZ
Guest on episode discussing scene dynamics and believability
Episode: The Secret to Being "Believable" in a World of Fakes | Cansell & DagZ Interview
Forever Band
Recording artist and Chicago-based creative
Independent
Episode: He Reversed Racism on Strangers and Got 300K Followers in 30 Days | Foreverband Interview
Sydny August
Musician from Chicago, signed to OTF by Lil Durk
OTF/Lil Durk
Episode: Lil Durk Slid in Her DMs After A Cover Post | Sydny August Interview
Gera Baano
Founder/CEO involved in Polymath AI, Ghostbuilt, and Simp
Polymath AI / Ghostbuilt / Simp
Episode: Hit $100K Months in E-com, Went Broke, then Built an AI Empire: Gera Baano Interview
Juliana Miller
Chicago music industry veteran; artist manager for Kai Crusade and Vu; studio manager at Classic Studios; VP of A&R at Classics Never Die; DJ Soju
Classic Studios / Classics Never Die / Kai Crusade / Vu
Episode: How to Be a "Human-First" Artist Manager in 2026: Juliana Miller
Landon Campbell
Investor and General Manager at Drive Capital
Drive Capital
Episode: Betting on Chicago Tech: Landon Campbell

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Matt
Host of The Matt Show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Love the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    renw ayala
    United States7 years ago
  • Insightful.

    Matt is awesome host, I love his podcasts because they are short and get to the point. He is a very genuine, amazing guy. His guests are social advocates. He asks meaningful questions. Be sure to always check his podcasts out! Check out my interview with Matt at my podcast King Kumar’s Podcasts! Keep Listening to the podcasts they will change your life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    King Trub 10
    United States7 years ago
  • Keep up the good work

    “To benefit from the sparks of our creative diversity.” Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Creative Me2
    United States7 years ago
  • I See You

    Considering the amount of episodes you have, this podcast is very developed and mature. The guests are improving each episode, and so is Matt as a host. I look forward to the development of this podcast, n I appreciate you for your ideas Matt! No bap

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3d1s0n
    United States7 years ago
  • Awesome

    Great podcast! Awesome vision!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ericprecentpledge
    United States7 years ago
  • Non-stop Matt

    Fantastic podcast with the best guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yoshi@1871
    United States7 years ago
  • Amazing

    Something truly new and refreshing for people who want to collaborate and achive in areas of all life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mattlfsmith
    United States7 years ago
  • Best startup podcast

    matt is an amazing host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mike_kumar
    United States7 years ago

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What is The Matt Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid interview series that centers on culture, authenticity, and the creative process across diverse industries. Episodes frequently explore community, identity, and the pressures of public personas in the age of social media, with recurring focus on music, tech entrepreneurship, and scene dynamics. Notable strengths include a hands-on, personal storytelling approach from a host who dives into practical lessons, mentorship stories, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Chicago's creative ecosystems. The show often features guests who blend artistry with business, offering listeners actionable insights on building authentic brands, navigating rapid change, and leveraging community to grow influence. Potential listeners who enjoy real-worl... more

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Recent guests on The Matt Show include:

1. Chris Classick
2. Jalen Cansell
3. Andrew DagZ
4. Forever Band
5. Sydny August
6. Gera Baano
7. Juliana Miller
8. Landon Campbell

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