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Matt Buechele
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Zach Zimmerman
New York, United States
Disability
Literature
Past Lives
Kareem Rahma
New York Knicks
Stephen Sondheim
Writing
Stand-Up Comedy
Spirit Airlines
Subway Takes
Brooklyn Coffee Shop
Gabe Mollica

Every Monday, viewers and listeners can tune in for Matt’s signature walk-and-talk monologue, unpacking the stories shaping culture, politics, and the increasingly strange rhythms of modern life. Each episode then expands into a funny, thoughtful conversation with a guest about what actually deserves attention, what’s wildly overhyped, and what we’re getting wrong. There might be music. There migh... more

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Matt Buechele explores the strange cultural phenomenon of turning adorable animals into internet celebrities, why we become so invested in their lives, and what happens when our favorite feel-good stories start competing with an endless stream of bad... more

Matt Buechele imagines what The Odyssey would look like if it were directed by some of Hollywood’s biggest filmmakers. From Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler and Wes Anderson, to Quentin Tarantino, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emerald Fennell, Martin Scorsese,... more

Matt Buechele breaks down how Congress keeps getting older, but nobody seems to have a plan for what happens when elected officials freeze mid-speech, disappear for months, or quietly leave office without anyone noticing. He also gets into the growin... more

Matt Buechele takes aim at the political double standards that are driving the country apart, asking why some scandals end careers while others barely register. From Graham Platner’s failed Senate campaign to President Trump’s $5 million civil judgme... more

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Brooks Allison
Writer, comedian, songwriter, musician; writes for The Tonight Show and musical projects like Planet of the Bass
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon; Planet of the Bass
Episode: Accountability in Congress, Chasing Creative Work, & Making Music | Brooks Allison
Fred Armisen
Comedian, actor, musician; guest on the episode
Actor/Comedian, former SNL cast member
Episode: Political Double Standards, SNL Secrets, and Music Obsessions | Fred Armisen
Gabe Mollica
Writer, comedian, and solo performer
Writer/Performer; Solo show creator
Episode: Sondheim, Building A Creative Career, and Horse Lawyers | Gabe Mollica
Pooja Tripathi
Actor, Writer, Creator of Brooklyn Coffee Shop
Brooklyn Coffee Shop
Episode: Reflecting Pools, Temp Jobs & Brooklyn Coffee Shop | Pooja Tripathi
Brenda Cullerton
Actor and author; former Star Wars action figures copywriter and Darth Vader voice
Independent
Episode: The World Cup, Tarot Cards & Star Wars Toys | Brenda Cullerton
Fumi Abe
Comedian and performer
Stand-up comedian (touring)
Episode: Knicks Fever, TikTok Tours & Buying the Good Rice | Fumi Abe
Alexandria Love
Writer and comedian, appeared on After Midnight and The Tonight Show
Episode: The Tonight Show, New York & Standup | Alexandria Love
Celine Song
Academy Award–nominated writer and director (Past Lives, Materialist)
Director/Writer
Episode: Love Triangles, Fortnite & Being Open-Hearted | Celine Song
Chloé Cooper Jones
Brilliant author, author of Easy Beauty
Author
Episode: Paying More For Less & Why Books Are Sexy | Chloé Cooper Jones

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Matt Buechele
Host of That Sounds Like A Lot

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Randomly found this Podcast looking for something else… and I Love it!

    I’m so excited to see where this show will go and excited for the ride

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cob Salad
    United States3 months ago
  • Found it

    Want to support Matt’s podcast. Recalling his 7/2022 viral TT post comparing and contrasting mundane work requests with dystopian events in the news. Sharp AF!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HelloY’all
    United States3 months ago
  • Yay!

    Very glad Matt started a podcast! Enjoyed Ep 1 a lot and look forward to listening again. Also love a Friday release to help fill in the late-in-the-week podcast doldrums.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edwlfo
    United States3 months ago
  • Great pod!

    I always listen to Matt’s TikTok’s, and have wanted to hear more from him. I like his humor. It’s comedy crossed with current events, and sounds like chatting with a friend about nothing and everything. There’s a calmness about it, an easy listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TD11724
    United States3 months ago
  • So EXCITED!

    I’ve been following you for a while on Instagram and I’m so excited to hear your podcast. Congrats and thank you for always sharing your view point in the most real and hilarious way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IowaMol
    United States3 months ago

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Accountability in Congress, Chasing Creative Work, & Making Music | Brooks Allison
Q: How did your song Planet of the Bass impact your career while you were on strike and then back at The Tonight Show?
The track's viral rise brought attention to his work from peers and executives, including the showrunner, and helped establish him as someone who can create content that resonates publicly, which influenced opportunities upon returning to the show.
Accountability in Congress, Chasing Creative Work, & Making Music | Brooks Allison
Q: What do you do when you're balancing writing for yourself versus writing for the show, especially with music?
Brooks shares that he tries to allocate time for personal projects during breaks and emphasizes that music feels more free and less pressurized than work on the show, though it's still challenging to find time and maintain consistency.
Reflecting Pools, Temp Jobs & Brooklyn Coffee Shop | Pooja Tripathi
Q: What have you learned about working internationally for brand content?
International gigs taught the value of cultural nuance, local production teams, and the importance of storytelling that respects the place while leveraging global reach for broader audiences.
Reflecting Pools, Temp Jobs & Brooklyn Coffee Shop | Pooja Tripathi
Q: How has collaboration with DJ and the team impacted your work?
DJ brings acting chops and practical on-set know-how, offering supportive, constructive contributions that helped refine auditions and performance, which in turn strengthened the series and opportunities.
Reflecting Pools, Temp Jobs & Brooklyn Coffee Shop | Pooja Tripathi
Q: How did Brooklyn Coffee Shop start and evolve from a green-screen idea to a real location?
The creator started with a simple green-screen concept, then collaborated with a director of photography and a network of coffee shops to shoot in a real space, gradually expanding as the concept proved viable and scalable.

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The show blends candid personal storytelling with sharp cultural critique, cycling between witty monologues and guest conversations that unpack how internet culture, relationships, art, and current events intersect in everyday life. Recent episodes trace themes like creativity under pressure, disability and representation in literature and performance, the economics and ethics of modern media, and the humor found in ordinary, ever-evolving life moments. Notable guests bring perspectives from film, writing, stand-up, theater, and politics, with episodes often circling back to authenticity, audience expectations, and the balance between vulnerability and wit. The format tends to mix rapid-fire riffs, thoughtful discourse, and relatable anecdo... more

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