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Hey there. I’m Matty C. For the formally inclined folks in the crowd, the official designation is Matt Carlson. I am a 50 year old musician, songwriter, and graphic designer that's spent the Covid era pondering deep and meaningful questions about music, film, literature and art in the 21st century. It seems as though we’re living in age where musicians have to give their music away, content is aro... more

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Andrew Kenny and his bandmates have always been good scrapbookers. They kept tour flyers, set lists, photographs, press clippings, and loads of other ephemera from the earliest days of The American Analog Set. As the band began to work with the estee... more

Steve Wynn formed his first band, The Light Bulbs at age 9. His second outfit, Sudden Death Overtime got its start while Wynn was just beginning middle school. Eventually, after a series of youthful explorations of a life in music, Wynn formed The Dr... more

Julia Steiner found her musical soulmate the moment she arrived on campus at Notre Dame University. Steiner, already an avid musician and budding songwriterby the time she graduated high school, had already developed a virtual friendship with Dave Sa... more

You could think of Numero Group simply as a record label, but you’d be missing the point entirely. Sure, with its massive catalog of neary 1,000 releases, it is technically a label, but as their own ideology says, “There is no Numero sound, rather th... more

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Andrew Kenny
Member of The American Analog Set
The American Analog Set
Episode: WAIM #152: Andrew Kenny of American Analog Set
Steve Wynn
Frontman of The Dream Syndicate, The Baseball Project
The Dream Syndicate; The Baseball Project
Episode: WAIM #151: Steve Wynn
Julia Steiner
Singer, guitarist, and songwriter of Ratboys
Ratboys
Episode: WAIM #150: Julia Steiner of Ratboys
Ken Shipley
Co-founder of Numero Group
Numero Group
Episode: WAIM #149: Ken Shipley of Numero Group
Morgan Nagler
Singer-songwriter and former child actor
Whispertown, solo artist
Episode: WAIM #148: Morgan Nagler
Marshall Crenshaw
Legendary singer, songwriter and actor
Episode: WAIM #147: Marshall Crenshaw
Eef Barzelay
Singer-songwriter, the man behind Clem Snide
Clem Snide
Episode: WAIM #146: Eef Barzelay (Clem Snide)
Jason P. Woodbury
Singer-songwriter, podcaster, and music writer
Jason P. Woodbury / Night Bird Singing Quartet
Episode: WAIM #145: Jason P. Woodbury
Jack Rabid
Founder of The Big Takeover magazine, musician with Springhouse
The Big Takeover
Episode: WAIM #144: Jack Rabid of 'The Big Takeover' Magazine

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Matty Carlson
Musician, designer, and podcaster host exploring culture, art, and the economics of creative work.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Frustrating listen

    Learned more about the interviewer than Jessica Dobson. A fair amount of talking over her, talking way too much about himself, and leading conversations.

    Sound quality was great; guest was cool. Would benefit substantially from studying up on great interviewers.

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    Steamed Beets
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Stuff!

    Really great to find out about this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    jdginstagramz
    United States4 months ago
  • Hey hey!!

    This is a really cool podcast that sounds like two friends having a deep conversation and rendering their spirits together

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raycho921
    United Statesa year ago
  • What is the value of the creative process?

    Matty C is sharing his thoughts and interviewing guests on the societal value of the creative process. The era of streaming has created a world in which music, films, and books are all perceived as an essentially-free commodity. If Monsanto can patent the genetic content of a soy bean, why can't people in the creative arts monetize the material that they create? More importantly, how does that change? Matty is exploring these issues with his new project, "What Am I Making?", and it is thought... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blhummel
    United States3 years ago
  • Thought provoking and genuine...

    20th century creator and his struggles to find an outlet, an audience and possibly fair compensation in the 21st century

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trash180
    United States3 years ago

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Insightful, thoughtful discussions that connect personal creativity with broader culture.
Feels like two friends exploring big questions about art and value in today's economy.
High-quality guests and honest conversations about the realities of making a living in the arts.

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WAIM #150: Julia Steiner of Ratboys
Q: What has life on the road taught you about writing and memory?
Tour diaries and blogging help anchor memories, keep us present, and influence how we write and think about songs.
WAIM #150: Julia Steiner of Ratboys
Q: How did the initial idea of forming a band come about for you two?
We connected in person after meeting online, bonded over music, and began collaborating casually before committing to a band, with Dave helping Julia feel comfortable collaborating.
WAIM #150: Julia Steiner of Ratboys
Q: So did you grow up in Chicago? Are you from Chicago originally?
No, I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and later moved to Chicago after college, meeting Dave at Notre Dame and starting Ratboys.
WAIM #109: Will Oldham
Q: Can you talk about the making of Matewan and working with John Sayles?
Will reflects on his transition from acting to music, the filming experience in West Virginia, and how collaboration on set influenced his understanding of off-camera dynamics and creating meaningful art.
WAIM #109: Will Oldham
Q: What was that early experience like for you, Will?
Will describes his upbringing around a rich arts environment in Louisville, his initial reluctance to perform live, and how the private, intimate connection with music shaped his approach to collaboration and interpretation.

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A culture- and arts-focused show that probes how creativity thrives in today's cluttered media landscape. Episodes mix personal storytelling with interviews from musicians, writers, filmmakers, and critics to explore how artists navigate crowdfunding, streaming economics, and the evolving value of artistic work. Guests span music journalists, indie musicians, photographers, and commentators, often highlighting resilience, DIY culture, and the social impact of art. The host brings a thoughtful, inquisitive style, pairing historical context with contemporary challenges to illuminate what it takes to pursue a life in the arts today. A standout trait is the consistent emphasis on authentic creative processes, community, and the tension between ... more

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5. Morgan Nagler
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