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What Am I Making Podcast

Matty C & His ADHD
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Awendaw Green
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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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Eef Barzelay has seen the peaks and valleys of the music industry. In the course of a lifetime playing music, Barzelay has toured the world as a solo performer and in his longtime outfit, Clem Snide. He has had his songs used in motion pictures, and ... more

Every record is something like a sonic quilt; a pastiche of songs and sonic ideas laid out as a single product. That quilt might be stitched together with mechanical precision or it might have been hand-sewn by a grandmother with shaky hands. The squ... more

Jack Rabid was bitten by the drug of rock and roll before he even hit adulthood. Before he was old enough to drive, Rabid was taking the train from Northern New Jersey into the city with friends to soak up the burgeoning punk and art rock scenes happ... more

There is a rhythm to life in the south that appeals to MC Taylor, the mercurial mind and voice at the center of the band Hiss Golden Messenger. Taylor has come to treasure that slower cadence of life in North Carolina, a place he has now called home ... more

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Recent Guests

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
MC Taylor
MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger
Hiss Golden Messenger
Episode: WAIM #143: MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger
Anna Canoni
Granddaughter of Woody Guthrie; head of Woody Guthrie Publications
Woody Guthrie Publications
Episode: WAIM #142: Anna Canoni of Woody Guthrie Publications
Bob Andrews
Partner at Undertow Music, former tour manager for Uncle Tupelo and Wilco
Undertow Music
Episode: WAIM #141: Bob Andrews & Jayne Ballantyne of Undertow Music
Jayne Ballantyne
Partner at Undertow Music, longtime operations/booking lead
Undertow Music
Episode: WAIM #141: Bob Andrews & Jayne Ballantyne of Undertow Music
Robin Hilton
NPR radio host, co-host of All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts contributor
NPR
Episode: WAIM #140: Robin Hilton of NPR's 'All Songs Considered'
Esther Rose
Singer-songwriter
Independent musician
Episode: WAIM #139: Esther Rose
Wesley Stace
Singer-songwriter and author, also known as John Wesley Harding
Musician/Author
Episode: WAIM #138: Wesley Stace aka John Wesley Harding

Host

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Steamed Beets
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Stuff!

    Really great to find out about this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdginstagramz
    United States3 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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#219
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Talking Points

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WAIM #119: Zach Schwartz of Rogue Wave
Q: How has parenthood and aging affected your approach to songwriting and performing?
Zach notes that being a parent changes emotional availability and timing, requiring more boundaries and space to write, while aging brings a balance of reflection and continued curiosity.
WAIM #119: Zach Schwartz of Rogue Wave
Q: What role did collaboration play in shaping your music and your sense of belonging in the band?
He explains how working with Pat and other collaborators pushed him to explore new textures and recordings, emphasizing the importance of being in the room with others to elevate the music.
WAIM #119: Zach Schwartz of Rogue Wave
Q: Tell me how the band got started and what drew you to Rogue Wave's initial sound.
Zach describes starting with four-track recordings after a layoff, meeting Pat through a Craigslist ad, and gradually assembling the band into Rogue Wave, influenced by early indie peers and a DIY ethos.
WAIM #144: Jack Rabid of 'The Big Takeover' Magazine
Q: What was it like growing up around New York City's music scene and meeting iconic figures?
Rabid describes the era as intensely formative, filled with access to pivotal venues, interactions with people like Iggy Pop and Dave Gedge, and a DIY momentum that fostered a sense of community and rapid learning through magazines, records, and live shows.
WAIM #144: Jack Rabid of 'The Big Takeover' Magazine
Q: How did you start The Big Takeover magazine and get into publishing?
The magazine began as a collaboration between Dave Stein and Jack, starting in May 1980 while they were finishing high school, driven by a desire to document shows, indie records, and discussions about the scene; it grew from a basement jam into a long-running print publication.

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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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