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Business Superfans® AdvantageCollision Repair Growth: Matt Ebert Solves Scaling Culture to $2.8B, 650 Locations | Ep. 195Episode 195 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)Collision repair growth gets a championship-level breakdown in this episode as Matt Ebert reveals how to scale culture, leadership, and operations from 1 shop to 650 locations without losing trust.Episode SummaryCollision repair growth takes center stage in Episode 195 as Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions, shares how he scaled a single Illinois body shop into a $2.8 billion business with 650 locations across 39 states. This conversation tackles a major pain point for service businesses and trade-based companies: how to grow fast, modernize an aging industry, and protect the...
2026-03-1037 min
PodCrash with Matt EbertHow Robert Herjavec Went from Immigrant Kid to MillionsIn this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Robert Herjavec for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, risk, and what it really takes to build a successful business.
Robert shares the story of coming to North America as an immigrant with his parents, growing up poor, and the mindset that drove him to succeed. He and Matt discuss the blue-collar work ethic that shaped both of their careers, the importance of sales and communication in business, and why the best product doesn’t always win.
They also talk about Robert’s long-running role on Shark Tank alongside investors like...
2026-03-101h 19PodCrash with Matt EbertFind the Bottleneck: The One Thing Killing Your Growth with Dr. Alan BarnardWhat actually limits growth in a business?
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt sits down with Dr. Alan Barnard, one of the world’s leading experts on the Theory of Constraints, to break down why most companies stay stuck even when everyone is working hard.
They discuss bottlenecks, decision making, why multitasking hurts performance, and how leaders can identify the single constraint that truly drives results.
If you run a business, manage a team, or feel like progress is harder than it should be, this conversation will change how you think about improvement and growth.
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2026-02-241h 03PodCrash with Matt EbertWhen a Location Faces Closure: CEO Answers the Tough Questions | Ask Matt AnythingIn this episode of PodCrash, Matt concludes the Ask Matt Anything series from the Crash Champions Leadership Summit. He responds to a candid question about a potential location closure, leadership under pressure, and communicating uncertainty with employees. Matt also breaks down his approach to recruiting talent and reveals the standing offer he makes to every Crash Champions team member.
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2026-02-1715 minPodCrash with Matt EbertBuilding a Family While Building a Company with Mandi Ebert | A PodCrash Valentine's SpecialIn honor of Valentine’s Day, Matt is joined by his wife, Mandi, for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to build a family while building a fast-growing company. They talk about how their relationship started, the early days of Crash Champions, and how the demands of leadership have shaped their home life over the years.
Mandi shares her perspective on travel, raising kids while Matt’s role grew bigger, and what it takes to keep a family grounded when work never fully turns off.
To close things out, Danny puts Matt and Mandi in the hot se...
2026-02-1038 min
1-Week Rental: A Movie Podcast182. She-Devil (1989)Roseanne Barr is now known as a reactionary cancel-culture warrior, but she was once a beloved comedian and champion of working-class politics. What exactly happened? And, in the middle of her rocketship ride to the moon of superstardom, she co-starred in a movie with Meryl Streep! What?! And the movie is really good???? Laci and Matt tell the story of She-Devil (1989), director Susan Seidelman's black comedy that pits Barr against Streep and Ed Begley Jr., with Barr as an avenging angel for neglected and forgotten women everywhere. It's a very funny and poignant comedy that critics largely...
2026-02-062h 02
Trusty ChordsEpisode 83: Matt Ebert, Barry Johnson & Chase Knobbe – Joyce ManorIf there's one thing that you need to know about Joyce Manor, it's that every time they release a new album, their fans are in for a good time.In fact, I've been saying that for well over a decade now, having followed the Californian outfit since the release of their second album, 'Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired,' back in 2012.In the time since, they've released four more albums, a few more split EPs, myriad singles and music videos, and toured the world on numerous...
2026-01-2932 minPodCrash with Matt Ebert2026 Predictions from CES: What’s Coming Next for Cars and BusinessAs Crash Champions looks ahead to the year to come, CEO Matt Ebert hits the floor at CES 2026 to see what’s shaping the future of the industry.
Filmed live from the show, Matt and Danny walk through the latest in automotive technology, AI, and connected vehicles, breaking down what innovations actually matter and which trends leaders should approach with caution. They discuss how technology is changing the way businesses operate, what it means for training and workforce development, and how Crash Champions prepares for rapid change without losing focus on people.
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2026-01-2723 minPodCrash with Matt EbertWhat Leaders Get Wrong About Managing Gen Z | Ask the CEO Anything: Part TwoIn Part Two of our Ask Matt Anything series, Crash Champions CEO Matt Ebert tackles a question every manager is facing right now: how do you lead and motivate Gen Z employees?
After answering the question at the Leadership Summit, Matt and Danny head back to the PodCrash studio to unpack the idea that “kids these days don’t want to work.” They talk through where that mindset comes from, what younger workers actually value, and how leaders can bridge the gap when multiple generations are working side by side in the same shop or office.
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2026-01-1316 min
1-Week Rental: A Movie Podcast179. The Shining (1980)Matt and Laci go through the The Shining, probably the best English-language horror movie ever made. Is it the story of a man's battle with alcoholism, a complicated metaphor for the American ruling class's many sins, or is it just a simple haunted house story? What if I told you… yes? The Shining started life as Stephen King's third novel. It was a very personal novel for King, inspired by his own life and his struggles with alcoholism and fatherhood. It's understandable that he wouldn't like Kubrick not centering those issues in his film, but Kubrick saw so...
2026-01-022h 13PodCrash with Matt EbertPodCrash Year One: Best Moments and LessonsWe’ve got one final gift for you: a compilation of the best moments from our first year of PodCrash. Hear inspiring stories and practical advice from guests like Daymond John, Anthony Scaramucci, Jesse Itzler, Gervon Dexter, Jermaine Johnson, and more. Thanks for being part of the journey. We’ll see you in 2026.
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2025-12-3056 minPodCrash with Matt EbertEmployees Ask Crash Champions CEO Anything: Part OneWhat happens when the CEO steps into the hot seat? At the 2025 Crash Champions Leadership Summit, Matt Ebert opened the floor for employees to ask him anything — and they did.
In Part One, Matt talks about how Crash Champions is creating opportunities for women in the collision repair industry, and how hosting PodCrash has changed the way he leads every day.
Stay tuned for Part Two, coming soon.
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2025-12-1616 minPodCrash with Matt EbertJermaine Johnson on Overcoming Setbacks, Faith, and What Hard Work Really MeansIn this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson for an unfiltered conversation about grit, faith, and rebuilding after setbacks.
From starting at a junior college and appearing on Last Chance U to becoming a first-round NFL draft pick, Jermaine’s story is a masterclass in perseverance. He opens up about flunking out of high school, finding his footing at Independence Community College, learning accountability, and how faith and discipline helped him transform both on and off the field.
Jermaine also opens up about fatherhood, faith, and redefining su...
2025-12-0241 minPodCrash with Matt EbertFrom Prison to Yale to the Trades: How Darnell Epps is Creating New Pathways for BuildersOn today's episode of PodCrash:
Darnell Epps spent 17 years in prison, earned his way into Cornell and Yale Law School, and trained as a machinist to understand the workforce from the ground up. He joins Crash Champions CEO Matt Ebert to talk mentorship, second chances, the future of the trades, and how Thurgood Industries is helping rebuild America’s workforce. A powerful episode for shop owners, foremen, and anyone who believes grit can change a life.
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2025-11-1853 min
Movies MericaPredator Badlands reviewThe first “Predator” movie in 1987 with Arnold Schwarzenegger was a hit, and gave us all our fav Arnold impersonation line, “GET TO THE CHOPPA!” Now we get a new Predator movie, 38 years after that original, called “Predator Badlands.” Is it good enough to “GET TO THE THEATER?!!!” That remains to be seen. The Predator franchise was a Fox product, but now Disney owns Fox and Disney will put its fingerprints on any new Predator entry, including this one. “Predator Badlands” stars Elle Fanning as Thia, who is a synthetic or robot, who is found by Dek, the main predator, played by Dimitrius...
2025-11-1247 minPodCrash with Matt EbertBuilt Different: What You Can Learn from Gervon Dexter’s Season (So Far)In this first episode of a special PodCrash series, Crash Champions CEO Matt Ebert connects the dots between building a billion-dollar business and building an NFL career.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. joins Matt for an honest conversation about leadership, accountability, and what it means to grow through change. Gervon explains how he adjusted to new leadership under Head Coach Ben Johnson and Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen, why his chemistry with teammates like Montez Sweat is key to the Bears’ future, and how the defense has found its rhythm through communication and trust.
He...
2025-11-0428 minPodCrash with Matt EbertAnthony Scaramucci on Reinvention, Resilience and RedemptionIn this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with entrepreneur, investor, author, and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci for a raw conversation about reinvention, failure, and the price of resilience.
Scaramucci opens up about his eleven-day stint in Washington, how it reshaped his outlook, and what it really takes to rebuild after public humiliation. He and Matt dig into the lost art of leadership, America’s growing divide between the haves and have-nots, and why empathy and humility matter more than ever. Scaramucci also shares his thoughts on crypto, wealth, parenting, and what it means to li...
2025-10-2151 minPodCrash with Matt EbertJay Abraham on Why Most Businesses Fail to Execute and What Drives Human BehaviorMatt sits down with legendary business strategist Jay Abraham, known as the “Billion Dollar Man” and trusted advisor to leaders like Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey, and Brian Tracy. Jay has helped companies generate more than $75 billion in profits by uncovering hidden assets within existing companies and industries. He also teaches what he calls the Strategy of Preeminence, which is an approach that transforms businesses into trusted brands. He and Matt dive deep into why most organizations fail to execute, how human behavior drives decision-making, and why real growth starts with empathy and clarity, not more hustle. Jay shares timeless less...
2025-10-0753 minPodCrash with Matt EbertTackling Workforce Challenges and Building Culture with Enterprise VP Mary MahoneyWhen most companies run into an industry-wide challenge, they say, “that’s someone else’s problem.” Enterprise Mobility chose a different path.
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Mary Mahoney, Vice President at Enterprise Mobility, to talk about how one of the world’s largest private companies with $38 billion in revenue and 90,000 employees decided to tackle the massive shortage of collision repair technicians head on.
Mary shares her personal story of starting in a Florida branch in 1985, working her way through car washes and rental counters to eventually shaping Enterprise’s national strategy. She explains why culture...
2025-09-2355 min
1-Week Rental: A Movie Podcast172. Charlie's Angels (2000)The year is 2000. You are a 12-year-old boy. You spend your days watching Total Request Live and hoping they'll man up and play "Stellar" by Incubus. You spend an inordinate amount of time choosing the coolest song lyrics to leave as your AOL Instant Messenger away message. And you head out to the cinematorium to see three women kick ass in Charlie's Angels. You like it a lot, but you have difficulty explaining why. Well, revisiting it 25 years later, it's actually pretty easy to see why: It's kind of just a straightforward, fun, slightly silly action movie...
2025-09-191h 27
Mick UnpluggedMatt Ebert: Reveals the Leadership Secret to Scaling an EmpireMatt Ebert is the founder and CEO of Crash Champions, the powerhouse behind one of America’s largest collision repair networks. From humble beginnings—starting with a single shop in 1999 and no college degree—Matt has relentlessly built Crash Champions into a $3 billion giant, now boasting over 600 locations nationwide and nearly 11,000 team members. Rooted in blue-collar values and fueled by a passion for people, Matt is recognized not only for his entrepreneurial drive but also for cultivating a strong, unified culture across his organization. Known for his transparency, integrity, and ambition, Matt continues to champion growth, innovation, and opportunity in the...
2025-09-1537 min
Mick UnpluggedMatt Ebert: Reveals the Leadership Secret to Scaling an EmpireMatt Ebert is the founder and CEO of Crash Champions, the powerhouse behind one of America’s largest collision repair networks. From humble beginnings—starting with a single shop in 1999 and no college degree—Matt has relentlessly built Crash Champions into a $3 billion giant, now boasting over 600 locations nationwide and nearly 11,000 team members. Rooted in blue-collar values and fueled by a passion for people, Matt is recognized not only for his entrepreneurial drive but also for cultivating a strong, unified culture across his organization. Known for his transparency, integrity, and ambition, Matt continues to champion growth, innovation, and opportunity in the...
2025-09-1541 minPodCrash with Matt EbertGame-Changing Leadership Advice You Can Use Today from Lee BensonIn this episode of PodCrash, Matt sits down with Lee Benson, author of Execute to Win and founder of several multi-million-dollar businesses, to unpack the lessons he’s learned about leading organizations to massive growth. He offers tangible advice that managers and business owners can start using right away, including how to transform meetings from time-wasters into the most valuable part of your week, why most companies confuse activity with progress, and how to connect every team member’s work to what truly drives value.
Lee also shares stories from his journey running businesses, from...
2025-09-0952 minPodCrash with Matt EbertChicago Bears DT Gervon Dexter on Leadership, Caleb Williams, and His NFL JourneyMatt sits down with Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle Gervon Dexter, discussing his meteoric rise from high school basketball to NFL stardom. Gervon shares the emotions surrounding draft day, his transition from basketball to football, the influence of his late father, and the importance of persistence and grit. We delve into his learning curve from high school to college and then to the pros, the invaluable support from teammates, and life lessons he gained along the way. You’ll also hear about Gervon's personal life, including his special bond with his son and the supportive role played by his wife. ...
2025-08-2638 min
Smash MastersEpisode 58 - Guest: Matt Ebert, Crash ChampionsWhat's up Smash Masters?!? As promised this week's show will have Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions Collision Repair, and we will be most interested in what he thinks about talent acquisition methods, employee growth, skills training and more... things that matter to the technician. Join the conversation here LIVE Monday June 9th, 8pm Eastern. #podcast #collisionrepair #crashchampions #smashmasters #podcasting #podcastsofinstagram #autobody #autorepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-131h 06PodCrash with Matt EbertThe Ancient Art of Persuasion and How to Win Any Argument with Author Jay HeinrichsJay Heinrichs has spent decades teaching people how to use language to connect, persuade, and defuse conflict. In this episode of PodCrash, he joins Matt to break down the tools and mindsets that make persuasion work in the real world.
They talk about how to win arguments without leaving scorched earth, why listening is a secret weapon, and how changing your goal from “winning” to “agreeing” can transform tense situations. Jay shares practical ways to read a room, adjust your tone, and frame ideas so they land. He also explains the role of humor in disarming conflict and why storytel...
2025-08-1251 minPodCrash with Matt EbertJesse Itzler’s Secrets to Building Businesses, Staying Grounded, and Winning at LifeWhat do you get when you mix a rapper, a co-owner of an NBA team, a serial entrepreneur, and a guy who let former Navy SEAL David Goggins run his life for a month? You get Jesse Itzler.
In this episode of PodCrash, Jesse invites us into his home in Atlanta and into the mindset that has powered every wild chapter of his life. He shares how he went from cold DMs and handwritten letters to building and selling companies for hundreds of millions of dollars. He opens up about what happens after the big payday, how to stay...
2025-07-2950 minPodCrash with Matt EbertThe College Ripping Up the Rulebook to Stop Student Debt with Aaron KueckerDr. Aaron Kuecker, president of Trinity Christian College, admits what most higher-ed leaders won’t: the system profits by saddling students with debt, and it’s broken. But instead of defending the system, he’s rebuilding it. Trinity has slashed tuition by 40%, eliminated Wednesday classes to prioritize paid work experience, and formed partnerships that mix trades, business, and liberal arts. In this episode, Matt talks with Aaron about rewriting the college model, why blue-collar pathways need more respect, why blue-collar pathways need more respect, how AI is reshaping education, and what it takes to build something better.
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2025-07-151h 01
Think Business with TylerStill Running Your Business From the Gut? Here’s the Wake-Up Call - Matt EbertMatt Ebert opened his first body shop with $100K in credit card debt, no formal education, and no safety net. Today, he runs Crash Champions—one of the largest collision repair companies in America, with over 600 locations across 38 states.
But Matt didn’t scale overnight. He bootstrapped for 15 years, maxed out SBA loans, stretched every dollar, and nearly lost everything trying to get past four shops. He didn’t bring on private equity to cash out—he used it to double down.
In this episode, Matt shares what it really takes to scale a gritty, blue-col...
2025-07-1443 minPodCrash with Matt EbertSpotting Talent and Making Media Legends with Former ABC News Exec Barbara FedidaMatt speaks with “talent whisperer” Barbara Fedida on today’s episode of PodCrash. The former ABC News executive shares lessons from a career spent launching media superstars and rebuilding shows like The View. She reflects on her early days working with icons like David Letterman and Ted Koppel, and opens up about risk, reinvention, and the emotional toll of managing talent in high-stakes television.
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2025-07-0155 minPodCrash with Matt EbertFighting Bureaucracy & AI for Small Businesses with Podium CEO Eric ReaMatt sits down with Podium CEO Eric Rea to unpack his journey from pumping gas at his father’s Canadian service station to raising over $400 million for a tech company transforming local business. Eric opens up about his startup’s scrappy beginnings, why bureaucracy kills innovation, and how staying fast and lean gave Podium its edge. He also shares how their AI assistant “Jerry” is changing the way small businesses communicate, and the crazy interactions customers have with him.
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2025-06-1752 min
1-Week Rental: A Movie Podcast162. The Scorpion King (Summer of Rock) The Summer of Rock begins as Laci and Matt dive into the movie career of Dwayne Johnson with his first leading role in The Scorpion King (2002). The Rock first graced the big screen a year earlier in The Mummy Returns, in a brief prologue in which he plays a character who seemingly has nothing to do with the sturdy nice fellow he plays in Scorpion King. And now he gets to lead a picture. And what a picture. An old-fashioned picture, you might say. One refreshingly free of irony, self-awareness, or any of the oppressive...
2025-06-131h 38PodCrash with Matt EbertFrom Shop Floor to CEO of Multi-Billion Dollar Company ft. Anthony AmunateguiWelcome to PodCrash! In our first episode, we dive into the story of host Matt Ebert, who went from working in a single collision repair shop to becoming the founder and CEO of Crash Champions, now with over 650 locations nationwide.
To help tell that story, we invited Anthony Amunategui (founder of CDO Group and host of The Future Factory Podcast) into our brand-new studio to interview Matt. They talk about the tough lessons they learned as young managers, how to spot great hires, and the leadership insights that helped them grow businesses and teams.
2025-06-0347 minPodCrash with Matt EbertDaymond John on How to Find a Mentor and the Value of Personal BrandingWhat better way to kick off PodCrash than with Daymond John, founder of FUBU and Shark Tank star. Host Matt Ebert and Daymond discuss how his entrepreneurial instincts were shaped by his parents and his upbringing in Hollis, Queens, why most successful businesses (even ones like SpaceX) aren’t truly original ideas, and the best way to earn the respect of a mentor. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with the Kardashians in their early seasons, and the bragging rights he now has over fellow Shark Tank investors Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, and Kevin O’Leary after investing in B...
2025-06-0346 min
Show Your Value with Lee BensonThis Leadership Skill Will Make or Break Your Company | Matt EbertTrust either builds your business or breaks it, there’s no middle. In this episode, I sit down with Matt Ebert, founder of Crash Champions, who scaled from one collision shop with no capital to a $2 billion national powerhouse. We break down what it really takes to grow, why embracing struggle is non-negotiable, and how relentless focus on trust, culture, and leadership at the ground level reshaped an entire industry. If you’re serious about building something that lasts, this is a blueprint.You’ll learn:Why every interaction builds or destroys trustHow to scale...
2025-04-3059 minPodCrash with Matt EbertWelcome to PodCrash with Matt Ebert!Welcome to PodCrash with Crash Champions' CEO and Founder, Matt Ebert. On PodCrash, Matt dives deep with industry leaders and game changers to uncover their secrets to success and how to build a future for the skilled trades by Championing People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-1400 min
Movies MericaNovocaine reviewI’ll admit it. All us guys, at one point or another, have fantasized about being some one-man action hero that kicks a bunch of bad guy butt to rescue a beautiful woman. It’s a great fantasy until reality kicks in and you start thinking “I don’t wanna do that! I could experience pain!!!” The main character in this week’s movie, “Novocaine”, doesn’t have to worry about the pain part AND he reluctantly has to be a one-man action hero. “Novocaine” stars Jack Quaid as Nate Caine, a young bank assistant manager who has a condition that prevent...
2025-03-2539 min
LifeBloodTransparency and Expectations with Matt EbertLifeBlood: We talked about the necessity of transparency and expectations in building a business, how to grow a startup to hundreds of locations and thousands of employees, creating a culture of success and service, and creating systems to foster growth, with Matt Ebert, Founder and CEO of Crash Champions.
Listen to learn how to attract people into a career they hadn’t previously considered!
You can learn more about Matt at CrashChampions.com, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin.
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2025-03-1920 min
1-Week Rental: A Movie Podcast150. Spice World It only took us eight years but we finally reached 150 episodes. How about that? To celebrate, we squeeze into matching Union Jack dresses and slam our bodies down and wind them all around to discuss Spice World (1997), the notoriously bad (but secretly good?) Spice Girls movie. To elder millennials, this movie's a big honking deal, folks, and we pull out all the stops to unpack exactly why that is. And to then marvel at how, of all the directions they could have gone with a Spice Girls movie, this is what they made.
2025-02-211h 23
Movies MericaCompanion reviewDo you have that problem where someone is always asking you to watch a romantic movie but the movie has too much of that, ya know, love and romance? I just might have the solution you’ve been looking for in this week’s movie “Companion.” This movie is a romantic movie in marketing only to perhaps help you get your special someone to watch it with you. Then you’ll both get to watch how the movie spins its head and becomes a twisted, malevolent, bloody, yet funny, series of devious plot twists. What kicks off the movie is Josh (J...
2025-02-0625 min
Office Hours with David MeltzerIgor Da Graciete, Matt Ebert, Cris CawleyIgor Da GracieteIgor Da Graciete is a professional ghostwriter specializing in crafting exceptional content for founders and owners of paid communities. Through his expertise, he helps clients scale their businesses by leveraging founder-led content that builds customer trust and drives organic growth. As the founder of Graciete Ghostwriting, Igor is dedicated to creating impactful content strategies that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results.Matt EbertMatt Ebert is the founder and CEO of Crash Champions, a leading name in the automotive collision repair industry. Starting in 1999 as a...
2025-01-1439 min
Tv/Movie RewindThe Wild Geese (1978)Today, Matt & Todd cover 1978's The Wild Geese, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and starring Richard Burton, Richard Harris, and Roger Moore.
If you've seen "The Wild Geese," you understand where we're coming from. If you've made assumptions about how this movie might handle apartheid-era politics, don't—because it didn't think too hard about it. The movie reflects that in nearly every character, why they're there, and what they're doing. This is not a message film, nor a political one. We appreciate the sense of honesty the film has about what it is doing and why.
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2025-01-131h 34
Open Book with Anthony ScaramucciCrash Champions: The Collision Repair Revolution with Matt EbertIn this episode, Anthony sits down with Matt Ebert, Founder and CEO of Crash Champions, to explore his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in central Illinois to building a nationwide auto repair powerhouse with over 600 locations. Matt shares the challenges and defining moments that fueled his entrepreneurial spirit, the critical role of trust and teamwork in shaping a strong company culture, and his vision for the future of Crash Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-2027 min
Movies MericaGladiator II reviewIt’s been 24 years since “Gladiator” took the world by storm and spawned a whole new era of swords and sandals movies. Will it’s sequel “Gladiator II”, our movie for this week, do the same? We shall see. This time the main character is Lucius, who we met as a young boy in the original “Gladiator.” He’s the son of Lucilla, and it’s revealed in the trailers, the son of Maximus, Russell Crowe’s character from “Gladiator.” Lucius suffers a tragedy early in the movie and is made a slave and then rises up as a gladiator for Macrinus, pl...
2024-12-0435 min
Tv/Movie RewindRoad House (1989)Did you think it was one word too?
Anyway Matt & Todd continue Neo-Western November to review the delightful actioner Road House (1989).
Directed by Rowdy Harrington
Starring: Patric Swayze, Kelly Lynch and Ben Gazzara
We love this film, unironically, exactly for the over-the-top wish-fulfillment it truly is. It reminds us of the sort of "code of honor" from the old cowboy pictures we grew up with.
It's no Lawrence of Arabia, or even Friday the 13th Part 2*, but
it is Road House and if you don't love it...
2024-11-251h 15
1-Week Rental: A Movie Podcast136. The Basketball Diaries We open the book and read from Jim Carroll's many basketball diaries to find out about his life on the streets with Mickey, Pedro, and Neutron. What a time these little scamps had! Yelling at old ladies, knocking hot dogs out of children's hands, and barfing on the guy who would later play Big Pussy on The Sopranos. Oh, but they weren't all happy days. No, there are dark times ahead for young Jim (Leonardo DiCaprio), and we talk all about it. Bonus video: We talk about our favorite teachers from...
2024-11-081h 20
Titans of the Trades | Straight-Talk for Scaling Your Construction BusinessBuilding an Empire: From 8 to Nearly 650 Locations in 6 Years With Matt EbertSummary Matt Ebert, the CEO of Crash Champions, shares his journey of growing the company from 8 to nearly 650 locations and becoming the employer of choice in the collision repair industry. He emphasizes the importance of investing in leadership and creating a positive employee experience. Matt also discusses the need to attract more women and new talent to the industry through partnerships with trade schools and promoting the opportunities available. He advises small business owners to train someone to replace them and trust their team to make decisions. Matt's success is a res...
2024-10-1620 min
Built to Sell RadioEp 462 Matt Ebert on Selling Control to Private Equity and Expanding Crash Champions to 645 LocationsMatt Ebert's path to founding Crash Champions didn't start with a grand plan—it began with a car wreck. At 16, he found himself needing to fix his own car, sparking an unexpected passion that led to building one of the largest collision repair companies in the United States.
2024-10-0457 min
The Purpose HunterThe Business of Media and Beyond: Burt Levy's Success Journey from Media to Technology to ConsultingJoin us in this captivating episode as we delve into the remarkable career of Burt Levy, who spent 22 years at the
Chicago Sun-Times newspaper, overseeing the motion pictures category.
Burt worked alongside film critic Roger Ebert and collaborated closely with major studios such as DreamWorks, Paramount, and Warner Bros.
He culminated his media career as the publisher of North Shore Magazine.
Burt shares his profound insights on organizational culture and the invaluable wisdom of long-serving employees.
Transitioning from media...
2024-08-2934 min
Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt - A Friendship Podcast on Belonging & the Art of Friendship"Chaz Ebert on the Power of FECK: Transforming Lives with Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness"In this compelling episode, Fawn and Matt are joined by the remarkable Chaz Ebert, who shares insights from her powerful new book, "It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness." Through deeply personal stories, including the telepathic connection she shared with her late husband, Roger Ebert, Chaz delves into how FECK can transform lives and communities. Together, they explore the profound impact of authentic communication, the contagious power of positivity, and the vital role of empathy in creating a more compassionate world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to infuse their...
2024-08-2643 min
Tilth Talk RadioSpecial Interview Episode: Nick Guilette From Ebert Enterprises And Brent Petersen From Brown County LCDMatt And Todd Discuss Emergency Forages Options And Recommendations From Tom Kilcer’s Recent Visit To Wisconsin With Nick Guilette From Ebert Enterprises And Brent Petersen From Brown County LCD.
2024-08-161h 01
America At Night with McGraw MilhavenDr. Paula Price, Matt Ebert, Drew Thomas AllenDr. Paula Price, educator, minister and author of "The Prophet's Dictionary," expresses her concerns about Democrat socialists in America. Then we look at how Generation Z is helping to make blue collar jobs cool, with Matt Ebert, the CEO of Crash Champions. Finally, Rich looks at how Democrats in the media are rushing to rewrite Biden's legacy, with Drew Thomas Allen, author of "America's Last Stand: Will You Vote to Save or Destroy America." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-08-012h 04
The Collision VisionMatt Ebert of Crash Champions | MSO Chronicles SeriesWelcome back to the Collision Vision. We are excited dive into a new series over the next few months titled "The MSO Chronicles." We will be featuring titans of industry currently leading or who have led MSOs from around the country, ranging from national juggernauts to the regional up-and-comers. Today's guest has been both, though today he is currently well within the juggernaut status… Matt Ebert is the CEO of Crash Champions, a national consolidator with roughly 650 locations at the time of this recording. Today, we're going to talk about Matt's origin story, the growth of Crash Ch...
2024-06-0447 min
BodyShop Business: The PodcastExecutive Interview: Matt Ebert, Founder and CEO of Crash ChampionsJason Stahl interviews Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions, on his rise from technician to leader of a 600-plus shop network, growth plans for 2024 and why multi-shop operations sometimes get a bad rap.
2024-05-1435 min
The First Ever Podcast181: Matt Ebert (Joyce Manor): Everybody's Playing a Different GenreThis week Jeremy interviews Matt Ebert of Joyce Manor. On this episode Jeremy and Matt talk the city of Torrance, Green Day, parental censorship, Red Hot Chili Peppers, punk compilations, Bad Religion, piano lessons, the band Tragedy, expensive music videos, Asian Man Records, stage confidence, his band English Work Standard, the Toxicbreed forum, working with producer Jack Shirley for Joyce Manor, consistency with output, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Matt answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER
2024-02-141h 22
BOMBED!NORTH (1994) - The Most "Hated, Hated, Hated, Hated, Hated" Film Of 1994 (allegedly)This week, the boys take down another heavy hitter episode by discussing one of the more notorious box office failures of the 1990s. That being Rob Reiner's 1994 children's film North, the film that graced the world with Roger Ebert's infamous review and the film that crushed Rob Reiner's theatrical winning streak dead in it's tracks. Is North really that bad though?
Discussion also includes a retrospective on Rob Reiner's career pre-North, the career of Alan Zweibel, our new take on Forrest Gump, children's movie burnout in the early 90s and of course, our review...
2024-01-112h 21
Movies MericaWonka reviewThe Wonka candy empire had to start somewhere and someone decided to make a prequel to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to tell the origin tale. That someone is director Paul King, who also directed the Paddington movies. Timothee Chalamet, from the Dune movies, stars as the young Willy Wonka who arrives at an unnamed town to open up a chocolate shop. He soon finds out that it isn’t going to be that easy thanks to the Chocolate Cartel. They don’t want any competition and they spring the Chief of Police on the young, naive Wonka. Lows...
2023-12-1928 min
Matt Spectro Thru The MultiversePodcast of Christmas Past - Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)It’s a new episode here at the Multiverse as we kick off the Holiday Season!!! My buddy Ray joins me as we discuss one of his favorite childhood memories in Mickey's Christmas Carol - the first Mickey theatrical release in 30 years! It’s a re-telling of the Dickens classic tale of Scrooge. Join us for topics like the legendary voice cast of Disney, Scrooge McDuck carrying the cartoon, Siskel and Ebert, Minnie Mouse not speaking and Batman trivia?!? All this and more as we celebrate Christmas time with Mickey, Goofy, Donald and the whole gang and hang up the...
2023-12-181h 01
Fighting In The War Room: A Movies And Pop Culture Podcast449 – Spider-Man 2 on the PS5, Siskel & Ebert Memories, Killers of the Flower Moon
This week, everyone’s back in the war room for a good old fashioned episode of weirdness. First, Da7e and David are hot off their absent week having both completed Spider-Man 2 on the Playstation and want to sing its praises. Then, in honor of the new book Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies Forever by Matt Singer, the group shares their Siskel & Ebert memories. Finally, Katey, David, and Da7e dig into Martin Scorsese’s latest flick: Killers of the Flower Moon.
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2023-10-251h 11Fighting In The War Room449 – Spider-Man 2 on the PS5, Siskel & Ebert Memories, Killers of the Flower MoonThis week, everyone’s back in the war room for a good old fashioned episode of weirdness. First, Da7e and David are hot off their absent week having both completed Spider-Man 2 on the Playstation and want to sing its praises. Then, in honor of the new book Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies […]
2023-10-251h 11
The Beatles Films PodcastCavemanOur attention turns to 1981's Caveman, starring Ringo Starr, Barbara Bach, Shelley Long and Dennis Quaid. We discuss where Ringo is in his life and career at this point, the shadow cast over the production and release by John Lennon's murder, and how Ringo's physical and expression-based performance measures up in a film without dialogue. Also, while it's fair to say neither of us thought it was Citizen Kane, we do disagree a bit about the merits of the film in general, so if you like a scrap you've come to the right place. (Assuming you like your scraps...
2023-10-0959 min
Old Gamer’s AlmanacShadow of the Colossus (2005)We near the end of our first 100 games so before we finish we have to talk about the first game that was ever Art. That's right, until 2005 no other video game was Art, but then a team at Sony made a follow up to their 2001 platformer and Roger Ebert let us know we'd finally done it. Shadow of the Colossus is hailed by many as the greatest game ever made and it's our turn to put our ever-important opinions into the mix.
To see the most up to version of the list and this season's schedule, visit...
2023-09-191h 23
Movies MericaOppenheimer reviewChristopher Nolan brings us, for his latest film, “Oppenheimer”, the true story of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy plays Oppenheimer and takes on an infamous, iconic figure in all the history of the world. The film goes over his adult life leading up to his leadership on the civilian side of the Manhattan Project, the testing of the atomic bomb, the bombings of Japan and the government attacks he faced afterwards. He co-stars with Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Conti, Gary Oldman, Jack Quai...
2023-07-2632 min
Behind the Vinyl#153 - Joyce Manor (Matt Ebert)Back in 2018 I received a text from a buddy during the work day that Joyce Manor was playing at Vintage Vinyl (a record store in central Jersey that has since closed) that night and that I should definitely attend. Joyce Manor was at the midst of blowing up at the time. They saw quick success as a band through their first several records and were hoping to continue the success with their new record, Million Dollars to Kill Me. I didn't know what to expect. Joyce Manor is a band, even in 2018, that could have probably played a far...
2023-05-0436 min
The Film ExchangeBabe: Pig in the CityJoin us for a blast from the past as we revisit a film directed by the Australian auteur George Miller. Babe: Pig in the City—a box office flop that received a perfect rating from Roger Ebert and has gone on to be listed among the best film of the 1990s. Babe, fresh from his victory in the sheepherding contest, returns to Farmer Hoggett's farm, but after Farmer Hoggett is injured and unable to work, Babe has to go to the big city to save the farm.
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2022-11-0811 min
Mashley at the Movies13 Days of Halloween: Peeping TomA 1960s movie that took voyeurism to a new - and deadly - level, Peeping Tom was met with disgust by audiences of the time, but has since gained an appreciation by the likes of Martin Scorsese and Roger Ebert. Ashley, Matt and Garret discuss this horrific psychological thriller in today's episode.
2022-10-2620 min
Smart Dental StudentIntegrating into Practice - Dr. Ebert, ADA Practice TransitionsSend us a textHow do you appropriately integrate into an office as an owner or as an associate? On this episode we rejoin Dr. Suzanne Ebert, Vice President, Dental Practice and Relationship Management for ADA Business Innovations Group with the ADA Practice Transitions (ADAPT). We discuss the complex process of integrating into an office. ADAPT helps you, new associates/owners, integrate into a practice that aligns with your clinical philosophies and goals. We loved this discussion and we think you will too! Also, here are some valuable ADAPT resources -How to become an...
2022-06-2231 min
Matt Men Movie PodcastMatt Men Podcast Season 5 - Episode 8Welcome back to a new episode of Matt Men Movies podcast. Lots to talk about this week including:Top Gun king of the box officeThe passing of Ray LiottaSiskel and Ebert and the movie reviews of the pastAll that plus more talk about 2 old white men with 2 old white men. DL Listen and Enjoy!
2022-06-171h 01
Mashley at the MoviesGolden Arm: Interview with Jenna MillyGolden Arm is a wonderfully hilarious movie about friendship, female arm wrestling, and so much more. It was released last year, and we saw it for the first time last month at the Roger Ebert Film Festival. It was our favorite movie of the festival, and we are happy that Jenna Milly, who co-wrote the film with Ann Marie Allison, took the time to join us on this episode to discuss how the movie was made.
2022-05-1921 min
Mashley at the Movies2022 Ebertfest Preview, with Nate KohnAfter a three year hiatus, the Roger Ebert Film Festival (aka Ebertfest) is back! Matt & Ashley look ahead to this year's installment with festival director Nate Kohn. Highlights include the movie Ghost World (with director Terry Zwigoff and co-star Thora Birch in attendance), and Nightmare Alley (with director Guillermo Del Toro and screenwriter Kim Morgan also attending). Lots of other great films and guests at this year's festival, as well! This year's Ebertfest is from April 20-23, in beautiful Champaign, IL.
2022-04-1310 min
Movies MericaThe Batman reviewRiddle me this, riddle me that, who is afraid of the big, black bat? Watch the latest Dark Knight movie, The Batman, to find out, but first listen to Van's review for more clues. Cloverfield, Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes and War For The Planet Of The Apes director Matt Reeves answers the call of the Bat Signal and brings his unique take on the Defender of Gotham to the screen. Will this be closer to The Dark Knight or closer to Batman & Robin? Tune in!Support the showFeel free to reach...
2022-03-0428 minSmart Dental StudentContract Review: ADA Practice Transitions w/ Dr. EbertSend us a textWhat do you want your life to look like? Knowing how to review a contract is essential to ensuring that your goals and philosophy of care align with the practice you are entering. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Ebert, Vice President, Dental Practice and Relationship Management for ADA Business Innovations Group with the ADA Practice Transitions (ADAPT) walks us through how to review a contract and avoid common pitfalls. Also, here are some valuable resources from ADAPT-ADAPT Resources Contracts & Negotiations include the following:Prepare & Prioritize: How to Negotiate with Con...
2022-02-2339 min
Props & Hops96. NFL Week 14 Bets & BeerNFL Week 14 bets curated from a dream team of football handicappers, plus original analysis. Listen in for picks covering the total, teaser and prop markets, as well as a golden Substance and the link between freedom and frustration.
Games covered:
49ers-Bengals
Bills-Bucs
Jaguars-Titans
Rams-Cardinals
Cowboys-Washington
Army-Navy
Show beer: Volatile Substance - Von Ebert Brewing
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2021-12-1012 min
A Second Helping of HannibalDigestivo (Part 2)Wherein Beth and Matt discuss haunted doors, Alana and Margot's motivations, Hannibal's Zephyrish position, The Shining (again), and Coma. Matt also describes his Face/Off rewatch experience and tries to make a case for Death Laid an Egg. Pacific Rim Death Laid an Egg “All Work and No Play” reveal in The Shining The jacket Matt loves “The Blackest Eyes” speech in Halloween Hard Boiled Hard Target Broken Arrow Janet Maslin’s review of Face/Off Roger Ebert’s review of Face/Off Get Smart: “Missed it by that much” Coma Logan’s Run “The Science of Psychopaths” discussion
2021-11-091h 17
Still Under ReviewThe Sleepaway Camp Episode - Episode 20You've heard the saying "I'll never get that time back" and this episode will have you saying that and so much more!The guys deep dive a classic 80's Slasher Film that should be watched and enjoyed by everyone. Listen as Paul, Matt, Mike and Bubba bring you one of the most in depth movie reviews to ever grace the Podcast airwaves.The level of expertise in cinematic reviewing that takes place is the reincarnation of Siskel and Ebert just branded as "Still Under Review"All of this nothing else on this weeks e...
2021-10-311h 54
Litterae LoquacesDer römische James Bond, der britische James Bond und (Geheim-)Agenten im Fußball!Episode 2 steht ganz im Zeichen von Agenten! (Über-)Pünktlich zum Kinostart des neuen James Bond Films werden wir über Mucius Scaevola, die James Bond Trivia und Agenten in der Welt des Fußballs sprechen. Für Gesprächsstoff ist also gesorgt!"vertiefende" Artikel: https://www.sueddeutsche.de/kultur/james-bond-vom-frauenschlaeger-zum-gepruegelten-hund-1.3850270https://www.sport1.de/news/internationaler-fussball/premier-league/2020/11/sean-connery-erhielt-angebot-von-manchester-united-trainer-sir-matt-busby Quelle zu Mucius Scaevola: C. Müller, Mucius Scaevola I/2, in: Der Neue Pauly, abgerufen unter: https://referenceworks-brillonline-com.uaccess.univie.ac.at/entries/der-neue-pauly/mucius-e810640?s.num=0&s.f.s2_parent=s.f.book.der-neue-pauly&s.q=muc...
2021-09-2640 min
Gifts for Glory PodcastActor Jerry Della Salla - Green Zone, For Love of a Fish, WirelessActor Jerry Della Salla is a decorated Iraq War Veteran, including being under consideration for a Purple Heart, who studied acting with Stella Adler and is a graduate of the NYU Tisch Drama Program. His breakout role was alongside Matt Damon in Green Zone in 2010. He's an actor that is using his faith and military experiences to make a difference for the Lord of Heaven's Armies!
Find some of his work on the Creative Motion Network on Roku, including the hit film, For Love of a Fish and the comedy Wireless.
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2021-08-041h 22
The Pen 15 PodcastEpisode 41: The Suite Life of Matt and Tim WolfeI have decided to make Tim Wolfe an official co-host of the podcast! We beg the question: does being horny cure racism? We also talk some shit on Forrest Whitaker, Roger Ebert, and Gabriel Inglesias. Featuring special guest, Tim's mom!
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2021-06-2826 min
Gifts for Glory PodcastMark Christopher Lawrence - Actor, Comedian, SpeakerOur guest is an actor, comedian, and speaker. You’ve seen him as Big Mike in the hit TV show Chuck, and last year you saw him in the hit comedy Sleeper Agent with Leland Klassen, Gigi Orsillo, and Matt Falk. You can also see him star in his own Dry Bar Comedy Special, Clean Outta Compton. You can connect with him at his appropriately named website, markchristopherlawrence.com. He’s been all over and we’re proud to kick off national humor month with a strong man of God, please welcome Mark Christopher Lawrence!
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2021-04-0548 min
Two for the Road: Movies with Matt and Adam57: Caligula (1979) and The Bucket List (2007)Text Matt & Adam!We look to one of our peers for guidance. Movies Roger Ebert hated is our theme and our thumbs our firmly pointing down with these two. "Caligula" may be the worst movie Matt has ever seen and "Bucket List", with all it has going for it, is a trite and bland mass of mediocrity.Next up, "writers working it out" with "Sunset Boulevard" (1950) and "Swimming Pool" (2003). Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/24theRoadShowIntro/Outro Music by B-Complex: http://ww...
2021-02-101h 07Two for the Road: Movies with Matt and Adam56: Raging Bull (1980) and Creed (2015)Text Matt & Adam!Does boxing make the best subject for sports movies? Matt and Adam move on from rom-coms to a more familiar world of violence and mayhem with Robert De Niro's Oscar winning performance in "Raging Bull", and the next to last installment of the Rocky Balboa's saga, "Creed". Adam admonishes Matt for never seeing Rocky's II-XVIII and they both wonder if there really are dirt bike motorcycle gangs in Philadelphia. Next episode: Movies that Roger Ebert hated with Caligula (1979) and The Bucket List (2007).Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.comF...
2021-02-031h 16
Fran's World - Humor, hope, happiness & accomplishing your dreams.Edition #18 - How to Give a great Ted talk & a 90 year old who made her dream come true.Posting: Sept. 24, 2020Edition 18 – How to Get on a Tedx Stage & a 90 year old who made her dream come true! Guests: Tricia Brouk, Joy MunsonAre you a speaker, teacher, or anyone that has to talk in front of an audience? Everyone has a special message they like to share. Tune in and learn tips from host Fran Capo on how to talk from the heart, and from producer Tricia Brouk on how to get on a TED stage and become a dynamic speaker. Also find out how to have mindful connections whe...
2020-09-2545 min
The Cult of Matt and Mark Archive01171 Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Matt and Mark's Summer of Funny concludes this week with our review of Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie. T&C's brand of humor isn't for everyone, but if you can handle its mix of stupidity and darkness, there's genuine comedy to be had. While Ebert's write-off of the movie is understandable (0.5 stars), dopey overweight white guys with a healthy disdain for corporate propaganda (no one we know of course) should enjoy this movie more than your average joe film critic.
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2020-04-2500 minThe Cult of Matt and Mark Archive01163 Zoolander
An Ebert one-star movie, Matt and Mark come across probably one of the famous film critic's worst reviews of all time. Conflating Zoolander's "insensitivity" to the events of 9/11 is probably one of the greatest stretches since the Olympic pole vault record was broken. Regardless, derived from Ben Stiller's hilarious "Ben Stiller Show", Zoolander deftly ties all its sketches in with a fairly consistent and well written story line. So grab a hose of 87 Octane and let the fun begin!
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2020-04-2500 minThe Cult of Matt and Mark Archive01Dark City (Recorded 2012)
We review the certified cult classic Dark City by Alex Proyas (released in 1998) in this week's episode. While both admitting this film is an amazing, groundbreaking, and influential piece of cinema, we spend a great deal of time discussing the film's theme (and our minor confusion thereof...) with a bit of nitpicking... perhaps undeservedly. Avoiding the usual scene-by-scene breakdown (we leave that up to Roger Ebert's excellent DVD commentary), we instead stick to 'big picture' concepts in the film. I tout its Sci-Fi street cred, while Mark begs to differ... Dark City stars Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, and...
2020-04-2500 minThe Cult of Matt and Mark Archive01Max Max 2 - The Road Warrior (Recorded 2012)
We up the production value with a little bumper music courtesy of Dan-O at www.danosongs.com while adding in a little Ebert-esque intro clip. In this week's episode, we discuss the seminal cult classic Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, a cult movie if there ever was one. Mad Max 2: TRW was a watershed moment for action film and the post apocalyptic fiction in general. It literally defined the look and feel of the genre. The Road Warrior was written and directed by George Miller and stars the volatile and never boring Mel Gibson. Enjoy...
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2020-04-2500 minThe Cult of Matt and Mark Archive01152 Dirty Dancing
This week Matt and Mark embark on a voyage of teenage girl wish fulfillment and for our listeners, do not come up empty handed. To be as dismissive of this film as Ebert is would be to do it injustice. Just like elves and trolls are to adolescent boys, Johnny Castle is to adolescent girls. So what if the archetype is implausible? Doesn't matter. Whether it be a teenage vampire, an s&m billionaire, or a dance virtuoso at a blue blood Catskills resort, all that matters is they see Baby in the corner and lament whoever it is that...
2020-04-2500 min
The ResistanceAlex Ebert discusses the steep cost of following his own creative interestsFor the last two-plus decades, Alex Ebert has stayed the creative course, a prime example of an artist who does what he feels. That might sound like an enjoyable path, but as Alex shares his story, it's fraught with industry questions, critical backlash, and a general sense of loneliness. In short, a commitment to making art on one's own terms comes with a heavy cost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-04-2032 min
Mashley at the MoviesInterview with Nate KohnMatt & Ashley talk with Nate Kohn, the longtime festival director of the Roger Ebert Film Festival, aka Ebertfest.
2020-04-1717 minMashley at the MoviesKwik Stop (2001)Matt & Ashley discuss the 2001 indie film that was screened at the 2002 Roger Ebert Film Festival. It's a solid movie about people and relationships, dreams and aspirations, that rarely hits a false note.
2020-04-1717 min
Let's BoogieS2E6: I'm Da Jokah, Baby!Matt “Roger Ebert” Larson gives his opinions on Joker, Bigelow arrests a homeless guy for carrying a Colt 45 and wearing a Yankees cap, and we replace an outdated segment. 31:20 marks the end of our spoiler-filled Joker talk. Be sure to check us out on Twitter: @LetsBoogiePod.
2019-10-0954 minThe Cult of Matt and Mark Archive01149 Beetlejuice
This week Matt and Mark review the Tim Burton breakout Beetlejuice, a surreal ghost story that explores the mechanics and absurdest bureaucracy of being dead. A showcase for Burton's imaginative film making, many dismissed the film as gag-driven and style-over-substance (including a one R.Ebert). Matt and Mark disagree. To make work, even awkwardly, some of Beetlejuice's bizarre spectacle is to succeed. Must we regurgitate Dante every time we conjure the afterlife? The answer is "Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse".
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2019-07-0600 minThe Cult of Matt and Mark Archive01146 Top Gun
This week we review the Tim Robbins classic Top Gun (yes, Tim Robbins was in Top Gun!... Merlin?... check the credits!) on The Cult of Matt and Mark. A cultural phenomena that encouraged thousands of young men to serve aboard aircraft carriers performing duties far less awesome than flying an F-14 Tomcat. Matt and Mark are of Ebert's opinion on this one, when in flight Top Gun soars, when on the ground, the film crashes and burns. So take a ride in to the danger zone of Cold War era machismo and enjoy.
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2019-07-0600 minMashley at the MoviesEbertfest 2019 PreviewAshley & Matt preview this year's schedule for the Roger Ebert Film Festival.
2019-04-0818 min
Matt's Movie LodgecastEpisode 027 - Life ItselfWriter/director Dan Fogelman brings his dreams to the screen in Life Itself (2018). Unlike the Roger Ebert movie of the same name, this movie features Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Mandy Patinkin, Olivia Cooke, Laia Costa, Annette Bening, and Antonio Banderas. And you might even see a little Samuel L. Jackson! This is Life Itself!
2018-10-1848 min
Slow Down to Go FastEp. 8 CTY ReflectionsSpecial guest Matt Liso and I reflect on our experience teaching the Cryptology course at CTY. We discuss growing as educators, teaching mathematics, and the good times that we've had working together.
2018-07-1727 minThe Cult of Matt and Mark Archive01126 Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Could this movie get made today? If you're the strangely prudish Russ Meyer devotee, Roger Ebert, the answer would be "let this movie never get made!" As time travelers from the hyper-sensitive P.C. present, Matt and Mark disagree. Stacy's coming of age experiences with underage sex, reproductive mistakes, and poor judgement isn't necessarily the exception, but perhaps more the norm than uptight middle-aged white guy America likes to think. In the past, Jennifer Jason Liegh's Stacy probably would have been burned at the stake, but in early 80's American, she's just slut shamed by Ebert.
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2018-07-0500 minThe Cult of Matt and Mark Archive01102 The Thing 1982
And finally.... John Carpenter's The Thing is reviewed this week on The Cult of Matt and Mark. While much is to be said about the making of this strange dread-filled movie adaptation of the original Campbell novella, Matt and Mark delve into the viability of The Thing as an organism, attempting to rationalize its motives, desires, and biology. Dismissing Ebert's dismissal of this seminal Sci-Fi horror classic, we are drawn to the film 30 years on, engaging it again and again with homage prequels and video games as we try to capture a little of Carpenter's original paranoid beauty....
2017-08-0800 min