Matt Storrs explains the funding methods of Phish stage set designs. Comedian and recent Phish convert Max Fine (@maxfine_) notes how Matt might not be as far off as he thinks he is. They delve into the mysterious world of Phish merchandising and the unofficial essential oil business. Have Phish concerts become our only remaining third space? Plus the best method to coordinate your Phish concert-going. https://www.blondemedicine.com/bm113-i-like-his-style https://www.instagram.com/maxfine_/...
Oct 16, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Matt Storrs reveals the shocking revelation that jalapenos are spicier than habaneros. Comedian and HaHa Hot Sauce founder, Dave Yates (@yatescomedy) lets Matt know that his understanding of spiciness might not be as sound as he thinks. They discuss the hot sauce nibble method to making consistent hot sauce and the secret way that pepper spray is made. The dangers of hot sauce manufacturing and how to best send a frantic email. Plus, alternative methods of merchandising for comedians. Learn more...
Oct 09, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Matt Storrs explains the one huge thing people overlook in studying for citizenship. Comedian and "resident alien" Karthik Lavangu (@karthiklavangucomic) brings first-hand knowledge and experience to Matt's questionable understanding. The little-known drought of double-jointed Americans and the immigrants that can save us. The various tests for citizenship and how knowing about Senifield can win you points with your evaluator. The unexpected vibe checks within the visa process. How Jerry O'Conne...
Oct 02, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Matt Storrs "knows" quite a bit about the real estate market in New York City. Claire Lichtenstein (@clichtenstein) calmly explains that Matt's knowledge might have some gaps in his understanding. Could there be multi-million dollar apartments in each borough filled with dirt like The New York Earth Room? What might happen with the thousands of apartments sitting empty around the city? How rent-controlled apartments influence the real estate market. Lobbyists in real estate and the ethical dilem...
Sep 25, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Matt Storrs regals us with the numerous celebrities that were a part and almost a part of Mortal Kombat in the first episode of MATTSPLAINING season 3. Lifelong Kombatat and Komedian Rob Maebe, respectfully corrects Matt while confirming the surprising connection of Abe Vigoda in the game series. It's amazing what secret characters and moves people have been able to find. The two discuss Jean Claude Van Damme and NetherRealm Studios' 30-year attempt to bring him into the fold. They also discuss ...
Sep 18, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Matt Storrs "explains" how accents and dialects help us cope with trauma. Dialect coach Jordan Yanko listens, analyzes, and breaks down Matt's many errors. They discuss how people develop accents and how dialects shape our identity. Matt notes how foreign accent syndrome heals the brain and body and how dialects can be used for jaw and muscle health. How Matt "overcame" his fear of needles and DID NOT pass out when he had blood drawn. Plus, an introduction on how to do the Matt Storrs accent....
Jul 12, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Matt Storrs "explains" the surprising connection between military intelligence, board games, hackathons, and Japanese professional wrestling. Krangus Gillespie casts doubt on some of Matt's understanding. What is it like to be in intelligence and to work finding information in Afghanistan. They discuss how it's not always playing the game but your ability to pay attention to the rules. What military intelligence can help us figure out about finding the next ace in Japanese professional wrestling...
Jul 05, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Matt Storrs explains how multiple different alcohols can be used to elevate baking and inhibit gluten production. Adrien Behn ( Strangers Abroad Podcast ) finds solace in the potential cure for Celiac disease. Adrien discusses what it's like to work as a baker and Matt insists on exposing "Big Apron." There may even be a few baking trade secrets that absolutely do not violate any NDAs (non- demi-glace agreements). Plus how Matt ruined a relationship through baking. More about Adrien: Adrien Behn...
Jun 28, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Matt Storrs uncovers the truth about the evil form of Jazz: Zzaj. Danny Doyle (@badcactusaz) explains that jazz is more a musical language, though Zzaj is something to fear. They discuss the importance of having a smooth jazz voice. Matt notes the new wave of jazz instruments including the moonshine jug and the avant-garde jazz performers using washboards and bassoons. Danny gives Matt the most creative accuracy rating to date. Much like poetry, jazz has the need for special hats. Matt reveals h...
Jun 21, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Matt Storrs details the different types of cats in ancient Egypt. Aleshia Fessel listens and calmly articulates the differences between different types of cats and important considerations when dealing with people with allergies. Cat confusion with mirror cat transformations. The advancements in pet technology are pur-found. Plus cat attempts to inspire tears for the wonderful saltiness. Learn More: Ask a Veterinarian (on FB) Pet Vet Corner (on FB)...
Jun 14, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Matt Storrs mentions the various Star Trek religions and Gene Roddenberry's desire to get them to catch on to make a cash grab. Alex Fleming ( The Bloodwine Boyz ) uses a wealth of knowledge to correct and add to Matt's knowledge. The original plan was for Riker to join the Borg. Lascivious tested too well and was far too sexy. The ACE community and their connections to Star Trek. Plus, juicy Star Trek casting rumors and secrets with Star Trek Voyager Genevieve Bujold and Kate Mulgrew....
Jun 07, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Matt Storrs explains the tumultuous nature of parenting and participating in youth sports. Darlene Hayden (@darlizzle) notes the importance of trusting a child to find the athletic activities they most enjoy. Do they want to go for traditional sports, or something different like BMX, Jiu Jitsu, or hockey in the desert? How to deal with difficult parents and the logistics of a passionate athletic child. Plus, the sweet origins of youth gambling. Learn more: BMX USA Hockey...
May 31, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Matt Storrs explains a young boy's concerns over his watch obsession lead to a difficult conversation about his possible werewolf diagnosis. Sammie James (sammiesamjames) details the transformational power of werewolf media and how those stories can be surprisingly helpful. Plus, the healing and spiritual experience of watching horror movies. https://youtu.be/y-l7Rfs7DLQ Learn more diversityhorror
May 24, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 52
"Accuracy" returns as Matt Storrs explains the big conditioner's hold on Romanic novels. Expert and writer Liz Zerkel (https://lizzerkel.com/) cannot confirm the influence of hot models on your book cover on conditioner sales, but there's likely a connection. There's a discussion of the highest quality alien romantic "text" that is Earth Girls are Easy. Plus, the importance of letting your characters choose the color of wallpaper they pick for their beloved who's locked away. Hungry for Love...
May 18, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Matt Storrs explains how d*ck and fart jokes are the sacraments of a new religion. Erick Biez (@erickbiez) notes that might be right. They discuss how Kevin Smith has greatly impacted the creative and social development of so many folks. The work allows folks to find people that share similar interests. While Matt might be wrong about the religious analogs, you can't deny how much the work has helped people feel seen. They talk Dogma, Clerks, Chasing Amy, and a bit of Mallrats too. Plus, how any...
Apr 26, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Matt Storrs explains the most powerful and influential force in history. Angela Smith (@angelasmithstl) notes that that might be accurate regarding kittens. From Pompei to Egypt, kittens have always been able to sense destruction as it loomed. They found ways to influence human evolution and disrupt society with cuteness. Plus, when is the right time to spay and neuter a kitten?
Apr 24, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 49
With the Massachusetts Air National Guard Discord leaks, many people have forgotten one of the biggest leak scandals in history. Matt Storrs explains the prevalence of microfiche in the scooters of Washington DC and the spies who ride. Wait, scooter Litter, not Scooter Libby. Allyson Bills (@scooterlitter) explain how scooters can save time but they can easily become an eyesore when discarded inappropriately. Plus, the strangest places people have found scooters. Learn more: https://www.instagra...
Apr 19, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Matt Storrs explains the shocking factors that make pastry school, business school, and serial killers all so similar. Lauryn Petrie (https://linktr.ee/thelaurynpetrie) rates Matt's understanding at one skull of knowledge. Matt explains the four types of serial killers including disgruntled engineers. There's a discussion of all your favorite killers: Lisk Long Island, Golden State, Ed Kemper. Book recommendations if you want to learn more. Plus the soup of nature and nurture. Learn more: @Alien...
Apr 17, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Matt Storrs details the symbiosis between unions and the vinyl sign and inflatable rat industry. Rory Lutz (@funnyvegandude) confirms the importance of these businesses to unions as we know them. They discuss strikes at Starbucks, Chipotle, and Mideveil Times. We wouldn't have brunch or happy hour without unions. There is a big need to have good chants while on strike. They discuss the unitization of college sports and football teams. Plus, they create the new trend of putting positive inflatabl...
Apr 12, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Matt Storrs explains how many medical advancements connect to Jackie Chan. Matt then notes importance of being a physical method actor. Lawson Leong finds some accuracy but details the magic that is Jackie Chan’s talent and career. Plus, an amazing use of ad Infinium. Learn more: First Fantasy: https://lawsonphoenix.podbean.com/ Ballin Out Super Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/ballin-out-super Talking Naruto Podcast: https://www.podcasts.com/talking-naruto-15ca16f1f...
Apr 10, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 45
In a first for Mattsplaining, Matt Storrs talks with Ellie Dunn and Julia Granacki of Circling the Drain Podcast about all of the negative and surprisingly positive side effects of perimenopause. It turns out many scientific advancements "could" be connected to the condition. Regardless, Julia and Ellie dispel several misconceptions and discuss the importance of getting high-quality vitamins (sorry Flintstone vitamins). Plus, the dangers of over-carbonated seltzer. Learn more: https://www.circli...
Apr 05, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 44
In either the most inaccurate or most accurate episode yet, Matt Storrs is silly without being dumb while talking to Dante Powell (@mooserattler) about "CDL" training. Luckily there's an overlap between what Matt thinks CDL is and the area where Dante works. The importance of hand-eye coordination for Call of Duty League and Commercial Driver's Licence training. How does one learn to drive commercially? This episode will give you that insight and maybe something extra as well. Plus, a casual ref...
Apr 03, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Without Gidget, there is no Point Break and that's not a world I want to live in. Matt Storrs knows a considerable amount about the history of gidgets (the 1950s "Gadgets for Girls!"). Jennifer Glick (@glickjen) broadens Matt's understanding by detailing the history of the book and movie character. Was Gidget the first female James Bond? Kind of, yes. There's a direct line from Gidget to the surf culture we so cherish today. Frederick Kohner created the character (based on his teenaged daughter,...
Mar 29, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Matt Storrs explains the inability to map Sedona and other areas of high energy. Jake Leizear (@jake_my_day) confirms a surprising amount while providing details about modern cartography. The shocking amount of maps we use each day. The ability to map modern-day monsters. Plus, the importance of having a good map on a drug trip Jake Leizear is a comedian, improviser, producer, and cat father based out of Baltimore, Maryland. If you haven't seen him at the DC Comedy Festival, Charm City Comedy Fe...
Mar 27, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Matt Storrs uses an appropriate use of the word harken while explaining how Warhammer and its varied history. Steven Aleck (aleckrafts) notes that Warhammer spinoffs do not include an operatic tabletop game. How to take on the military-industrial complex through satire. The best paint to use on your figurines to bring out your creativity. Plus, Margaret Thatcher's heavy influence on the world of dystopian fantasy. Margaret Thatcher’s influence goes beyond politics and into destabilizing the worl...
Mar 22, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Matt Storrs details how the best time to take photos of someone is when they're just about to faint. Matt Santos (msantos_photo) calmly corrects and explains how Mr. Storrs isn't too far off in his understanding of the current state of photojournalism. Plus, what's the best graph for your click bate article, find out more! Do scatter plots contain hidden images? The truth might SHOCK you! Find out more: https://msantosphotographer.com/ https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/henri-cartier-bres...
Mar 20, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Matt Storrs explains how companies have taken the idea of the mantra and brought it to the masses for profit and brand loyalty. Andrew Steiner ( https://steiner.carrd.co/ ) provides insight on how that might not be fully accurate. What the teenage mutant ninja turtle can teach us about meditation. Plus how Matt's mother always thinks poetry is about Matt, and how that might be a form of meditation. See Andrew in How to Meditate A Burlesque show in Glasgow on March 21 and 23
Mar 15, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Matt Storrs explains Blink-182 and their connection to bunker bombs and the military-industrial complex. Will Carey (www.awesomedisaster.com / https://awesomedisaster.libsyn.com ) politely tells Matt why he might be mistaken. The surprising connection between Travis Barker and Phil Collins and the disguise skills of Mr. Collins. Plus making bullies your musical compatriates.
Mar 13, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Matt Stores "mattsplains" the unyielding skill of having a customer service voice and how it might not be the best to emply in emergency situations. Expert Dani Bon, listens, rephrases, and explains the areas where Matt might be mistaken. Plus, call center employees as band members. Will you be the oboe player or the lead guitarist? The dangers of an authoritative voice and the best ways to acknowledge people's concerns. Being the Mr. Rodgers of the call center and being genuine on the phone....
Mar 08, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Matt Storrs gleefully explains the hidden story of what would have been the most popular Cheers spin-off "Norm in Norman" and what Crane brother would have been a better therapist for Tony Soprano. Mandi Kimes (@mixtapemandi / @lanelinesmusic) listens much like Kelsey Grammar and David Hyde Pierce might on the show and then delicately corrects Matt. She details her history with the show and how the show is a Seattle right of passage. There's detective work to determine the location of the Crane'...
Mar 06, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 35
