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What Am I Making Podcast

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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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Tobin Sprout is an artist in the truest sense of the word. Sprout is an esteemed fine arts painter with a vast collection of gorgeous works that often catalog the magic within the mundanity of everyday American life. In addition to his accomplished v... more

By the time he was in middle school, Pete Ganbarg could spot a hit song. While the rest of his peers were dancing and hanging out with girls while the music played, Ganbarg wondered if what he was listening to was “a hit. Perhaps even more peculiarly... more

Jessica Dobson began showing off her musical acumen before she could read chapter books. On a car ride as a very young child, Jessica sang along with the radio, as many kids do. However, instead of singing along with the lead melody, Jessica sang her... more

Dan Nordheim’s amazing podcast Life Of The Record is a treasure trove for record nerds like me. On each episode, Dan focuses on one important album in the annals of rock history. But these episodes are far more than a simple academic rehash of famous... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Dobson
Musician, guitarist, frontperson of Deep Sea Diver
Deep Sea Diver
Episode: WAIM #134: Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver
Dan Nordheim
Host of Life Of The Record, focuses on in-depth interviews about historic rock albums
Life Of The Record
Episode: WAIM #133: Dan Nordheim from 'Life Of The Record'
Matt Caughthran
Musician, frontman of Mariachi El Bronx and The Bronx
Mariachi El Bronx / The Bronx
Episode: WAIM #132: Matt Caughthran
Shana Cleveland
Singer and songwriter, frontwoman of La Luz
La Luz
Episode: WAIM #131: Shana Cleveland
Jay Buchanan
Show-stopping frontman for Rival Sons, solo artist
Rival Sons / solo artist
Episode: WAIM #130: Jay Buchanan
Will Hermes
Music writer for outlets like The Guardian, Rolling Stone, NPR, NYT; author of Love Goes To Buildings On Fire and Lou Reed, The King of New York
Freelance writer/Author
Episode: WAIM #129: Music Writer Will Hermes
Paul Kean
Legendary New Zealand bass player and member of The Bats
The Bats
Episode: WAIM #128: Paul Kean of The Bats
David Lowery
Musician and academic; advocate for artists and streaming reform
Cracker; Camper Van Beethoven; University of Georgia
Episode: WAIM #127: David Lowery
Will Worden
Country singer-songwriter and debuts with The True Sounds Of Country Music
Episode: WAIM #126: Will Worden

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great Stuff!

    Really great to find out about this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdginstagramz
    United States2 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
  • Must listen

    Matt’s conversation hit home. Wonderful food for thought.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meghanmmw
    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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#235
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WAIM #121: David Gedge of The Wedding Present
Q: Do you think it's as simple as the difference between a short story and a novel?
Yes, it's about sustaining a longer arc with variety and texture; a debut album was a collection of songs in the set, while later albums benefited from planning a batch of moods, tempos, and a sense of flow across tracks.
WAIM #129: Music Writer Will Hermes
Q: How has the role of the critic changed in the age of limitless streaming and algorithmic discovery?
Critics still bring a researched, contextual, and connective perspective, drawing on history and communities to deepen the listening experience beyond what a quick stream can offer.
WAIM #131: Shana Cleveland
Q: What led you to make a solo record alongside La Luz, and how does it differ in process?
Shana explains that solo records serve as a inward counterpoint to La Luz's community-focused work, with the solo album creating a universe with a different collaborator dynamic, including her partner Will on synthesizers, and the two projects often occupying different creative spaces.
WAIM #131: Shana Cleveland
Q: What has it been like navigating the music world as a band made up entirely of women of color?
Shana discusses the shift in dynamics from being one of the few women in bands to a fully women-of-color lineup, noting less need to assign credit to a male member and increased awareness of systemic racism and sexism, yet highlighting that the band is successful and resonating with audiences.
WAIM #131: Shana Cleveland
Q: Where are your bandmates geographically, and how often do you all get together?
The band members are spread across Central and Northern California (Oakland, Fresno, etc.), and they meet when there's something to do—recording or rehearsing—often in Oakland or at Shana's house for sessions.

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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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