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Burning The ShipsMatt Brooks: Building a Global Band & Mental Health in Music In this special episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Matt Brooks, guitarist and founding member of the hard rock band Like a Storm—one of the most successful musical acts to come out of New Zealand.Matt pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to turn a dream into a worldwide touring machine. We talk about the band’s DIY beginnings, how they used grit, belief, and bold thinking to go from opening gigs to chart-topping international tours without a major label deal, and how Matt is overcoming the rockstar life he has...2025-05-111h 30
The Authentic Life With KL"The Unmasking" with Matt Brooks from Like a Storm & KittyToday’s episode is one I’ve been so looking forward to sharing with you. We are diving deep into a conversation that resonates on a soul level — about shedding the masks we wear, facing the fears that keep us hidden, and stepping into a life rooted in authenticity.
Joining me is someone whose music and presence reflect this journey in a powerful way. Matt Brooks, guitarist and vocalist for the internationally acclaimed rock band Like a Storm, has long been known for creating songs that don’t shy away from emotion or complexity. But beyond the stage and the...2025-05-031h 04
Barrier BustingFinding Your Path: How to Navigate Career Transitions When Life Demands ChangeSend us a textWhat happens when your successful business becomes physically impossible to continue? Alex Castronakis joins Matt Brooks to share his compelling journey through multiple career transitions that ultimately led him to find his professional sweet spot.Starting with the family electronics business, Pittsfield Radio, Alex describes how his first business served as a community hub where transactions were secondary to relationships. When market forces and changing consumer habits made that business model unsustainable, he pivoted to home entertainment systems, successfully scaling the operation to high-end installations in luxury homes. But success came...2025-04-2145 min
Matt Waldman's RSP Cast2025 NFL Draft Listener Questions: Going Deep with Brandon Angelo and Matt WaldmanThis week on the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman answer some great listener questions about the 2025 NFL Draft class, including how to value Travis Hunter.
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How to value Travis Hunter in fantasy drafts?
Isaiah Bond's strengths and weaknesses and why Brandon and Matt have different va...2025-04-0300 min
Insights with Ideal NutritionE26 - Matt Gorle: Bodybuilding Performance & CoachingSports Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, interviews Matt Gorle, a coach and expert in bodybuilding & powerlifting performance. They discuss the varying nutrition strategies between powerlifting and bodybuilding. The conversation then explores the intricacies of bodybuilding prep, the importance of mindset, protein requirements, supplements, peak week strategies and more. (0:00)- Introduction to Matt Gorle (1:51) - How Matt Got Into Business & Where He Is Now (5:03) - Nutrition for Powerlifting vs Bodybuilding & Common Mistakes (10:00) - Navigating Deficits Effectively (23:12) - Considerations for Bodybuilding Prep and Getting Stage Lean (37:10) - Changes in P...2025-03-271h 14
Good Work with Barrett BrooksThe Lies We Tell Ourselves About Success with Matt D. SmithThis week, I talk with Matt D. Smith—better known on the internet as MDS. Matt is a world-class designer and the founder of Shift Nudge, where he’s building the Juilliard of design education. Over his 20-year career, Matt has generated millions in revenue while helping clients craft iconic visual identities. But beyond the work itself, this conversation is about the inner journey behind outward success. We dive into how Matt and his wife built a marriage that serves as the foundation of his career, the three major turning points that shaped his path, and what might have happ...2025-03-182h 01
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & WellbeingWhy connection is the key to a life well lived.The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections, and more meaningful choices.When it comes to happiness, Arthur Brooks says it’s not about reaching a destination — it's about heading in the right direction. And according to him, that direction is fundamentally about relationships."L...2025-01-2824 minBarrier BustingWhy We Fail at New Year's Resolutions, and How To Make Them StickSend us a textWhat if embracing the chaos of New Year's resolutions could lead you to a year of fulfillment and joy? Join me, Matt Brooks, on the Barrier Busting Podcast as we unlock the secrets behind this ancient tradition, tracing its roots back over 4,000 years to the Babylonians and Romans. Explore why turning the page to a new year holds such symbolic power, yet often leads to resolutions that falter by February. Together, we'll dissect the common pitfalls, like setting goals too lofty without a roadmap, and transform those insights into practical strategies for 2025.2024-12-2317 minBarrier BustingMastering Productivity: Energy, Time Audits, and List Making StrategiesSend us a textLooking for ways to navigate the complexities of time management? Uncover the secrets behind mastering your mental resources and optimizing productivity with insights from this episode of the Barrier Busting Podcast. Join Matt Brooks as he dissects the true power of understanding personal energy patterns and the art of conducting energy and time audits. Discover why those pesky low-value tasks could be sabotaging your efficiency and learn how to prevent them from snowballing into major productivity roadblocks.Imagine your day like a stand-up comedy routine: well-crafted, smooth, and engaging. That's the...2024-12-1628 min