Matt Kenyon - Podcast Details

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MSYH.FM Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest | Episode 6 with Coach MattFounded in 2018 by Coach Matt, Kenyon Sound is a pioneering grime label dedicated to pushing the genre's boundaries through innovative releases and projects. Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest is a radio show that serves as a natural extension of the label, hosted by Coach Matt and featuring a diverse lineup of guest artists and producers. ---------- Follow Coach Matt ◊ @kenyonsound ◊ www.instagram.com/kenyonsound/ ◊ kenyonsound.bandcamp.com ◊ x.com/kenyonsound ◊ www.facebook.com/kenyonsound ◊ linktr.ee/kenyonsound ---------- Follow MSYH.FM » MSYH.FM » x.com/MSYHFM » instagram.com/MSYH.FM » facebook.com/MSYH.FM » patreon.com/MSYHFM ---------- Follow Make Sure You Have Fun...

2025-08-081h 00

MSYH.FM Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest | Episode 5 with Coach MattFounded in 2018 by Coach Matt, Kenyon Sound is a pioneering grime label dedicated to pushing the genre's boundaries through innovative releases and projects. Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest is a radio show that serves as a natural extension of the label, hosted by Coach Matt and featuring a diverse lineup of guest artists and producers. ---------- Follow Coach Matt ◊ @kenyonsound ◊ www.instagram.com/kenyonsound/ ◊ kenyonsound.bandcamp.com ◊ x.com/kenyonsound ◊ www.facebook.com/kenyonsound ◊ linktr.ee/kenyonsound ---------- Follow MSYH.FM » MSYH.FM » x.com/MSYHFM » instagram.com/MSYH.FM » facebook.com/MSYH.FM » patreon.com/MSYHFM ---------- Follow Make Sure You Have Fun...

2025-07-201h 01

MSYH.FM Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest | Episode 4 with Coach MattFounded in 2018 by Coach Matt, Kenyon Sound is a pioneering grime label dedicated to pushing the genre's boundaries through innovative releases and projects. Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest is a radio show that serves as a natural extension of the label, hosted by Coach Matt and featuring a diverse lineup of guest artists and producers. ---------- Follow Coach Matt ◊ @kenyonsound ◊ www.instagram.com/kenyonsound/ ◊ kenyonsound.bandcamp.com ◊ x.com/kenyonsound ◊ www.facebook.com/kenyonsound ◊ linktr.ee/kenyonsound ---------- Follow MSYH.FM » MSYH.FM » x.com/MSYHFM » instagram.com/MSYH.FM » facebook.com/MSYH.FM » patreon.com/MSYHFM ---------- Follow Make Sure You Have Fun...

2025-06-1359 min

MSYH.FM Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest | Episode 3 with Coach MattFounded in 2018 by Coach Matt, Kenyon Sound is a pioneering grime label dedicated to pushing the genre's boundaries through innovative releases and projects. Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest is a radio show that serves as a natural extension of the label, hosted by Coach Matt and featuring a diverse lineup of guest artists and producers. ---------- Follow Coach Matt ◊ @kenyonsound ◊ www.instagram.com/kenyonsound/ ◊ kenyonsound.bandcamp.com ◊ x.com/kenyonsound ◊ www.facebook.com/kenyonsound ◊ linktr.ee/kenyonsound ---------- Follow MSYH.FM » MSYH.FM » x.com/MSYHFM » instagram.com/MSYH.FM » facebook.com/MSYH.FM » patreon.com/MSYHFM ---------- Follow Make Sure You Have Fun...

2025-05-161h 01

Kenyon Sound Kenyon Sound For Baihui Radiohttps://baihui.live/shows/kenyon-sound-w-coach-matt/en/

2025-04-1759 min

MSYH.FM Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest | Episode 2 with Coach MattFounded in 2018 by Coach Matt, Kenyon Sound is a pioneering grime label dedicated to pushing the genre's boundaries through innovative releases and projects. Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest is a radio show that serves as a natural extension of the label, hosted by Coach Matt and featuring a diverse lineup of guest artists and producers. ---------- Follow Coach Matt ◊ https://soundcloud.com/kenyonsound ◊ https://www.instagram.com/kenyonsound/ ◊ https://kenyonsound.bandcamp.com ◊ https://x.com/kenyonsound ◊ https://www.facebook.com/kenyonsound ◊ https://linktr.ee/kenyonsound ---------- Follow MSYH.FM » http://MSYH.FM » http://x.com/MSYHFM » http://instagram.com/MSYH.FM » http://fac...

2025-04-1259 min

MSYH.FM Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest | Episode 1 with Coach MattFounded in 2018 by Coach Matt, Kenyon Sound is a pioneering grime label dedicated to pushing the genre's boundaries through innovative releases and projects. Kenyon Sound Presents: Glacial Forest is a radio show that serves as a natural extension of the label, hosted by Coach Matt and featuring a diverse lineup of guest artists and producers. ---------- Follow Coach Matt ◊ https://soundcloud.com/kenyonsound ◊ https://www.instagram.com/kenyonsound/ ◊ https://kenyonsound.bandcamp.com ◊ https://x.com/kenyonsound ◊ https://www.facebook.com/kenyonsound ◊ https://linktr.ee/kenyonsound ---------- Follow MSYH.FM » http://MSYH.FM » http://x.com/MSYHFM » http://instagram.com/MSYH.FM » http://fac...

2025-03-181h 00

O Lala! (In RVA)Building Community & Fighting Food Insecurity with Village Green RVA 🍽️ | S3 #4In this episode of O Lala! in RVA, we celebrate hitting 1,000 followers (thank you!) and then dive into an inspiring conversation with Katie Kenyon, Executive Director of Village Green RVA. Katie shares how Village Green is tackling food insecurity, providing fresh meals to thousands, and creating a true sense of community in Richmond. From sourcing food to supporting foster families, Katie’s work is changing lives. Plus, we get into some local drama (Secret Sandwich Society buns, anyone?), shout out our favorite RVA spots, and drop all the details on upcoming events you won’t want to miss!Wh...

2025-03-1057 min

Under The Surface with Anneli Maley 26 | Matt Kenyon - The Person, Not The AthleteMatt Kenyon from the South East Melbourne Phoenix opens up about the struggles and questions we all face, whether that’s as a person or in your career as an athlete. Matt talks about his shift in mindset when it comes to basketball, the importance of journalling and meditation when it comes to his mental health, and the gap in the Australian market when it comes to Australian athletes and their brands. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Childhood 3:25 - Early challenges with balance and self doubt 4:40 - Knee injury setback...

2024-11-1253 min

The Phoenix Files Ep. 4 - Matt Kenyon's mental health story, his Movember partnership and his epic surf vanPhoenix star Matt Kenyon jumped on the podcast to launch his Movember campaign where he'll be fresh-faced for the first time in years! He also talks about his mental health journey and the epic van he'd take from games to the beach to catch the first wave.

2024-10-3029 min

Chat with Mayor Matt Focus on the Arts - Kenyon College's The Gund and The AnnexThere can be a special relationship between the arts community and the local government. In previous episodes, we have spoken about the performing arts. This episode focuses on the visual arts in our community.Our partners at Kenyon College and Gund Gallery sat down with Mayor Matt in City Hall to talk about the creative avenues Kenyon, The Gund, and The Annex are providing residents to exercise their creative muscle.Guests include Daisy Desrosiers who joined The Gund as Director and Chief Curator in June 2021 often collaborating with faculty, students, and s...

2024-03-1338 min

Burnin’ Daylight The Remnants with TC KenyonHowdy there, Daylight Burners! It's Matt McKinley, and in this episode of Burnin' Daylight, I'm bringing you an incredible conversation with TC Kenyon, the man behind the new podcast, The Remnants. I got hooked on his first chat with Daron Little and knew I had to get TC on the show.We dive into a whole spectrum of topics - from the ins and outs of ranch life in Wyoming, the nitty-gritty of politics, to the timeless art of cowboying. This isn't just any talk; it's a journey into the heart of what it means to be...

2024-01-172h 28

The Dice Pirates Ep: 45 - A Short History of TarotEditor’s note: Our audio got eaten by our recording software. Apologies for any choppiness. This week, are joined by actual smart person Tori and take a deep dive into the history of the Tarot! We also ponder over shows and movies based on games, designers flying a bit too close to the sun, and and the storied history of Tarot cards. [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:29] Ian gives his hyped review of the first few episodes of The Last of Us TV show [00:08:19] Matt gives a brief review of Tiny Epic Dungeons [00:14:27] Ian dig...

2023-02-061h 04

The Dice Pirates Ep: 44 - Holiday RecapThis week, the crew returns from a brief holiday hiatus and catches up from the holidays! We go over our resolutions from last year, talk about some new and favorite games we played over the break, and celebrate a momentous anniversary. [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:16] Aaron kicks off with a recap of last year’s recap [00:08:20] Ian climbs on the soap box to throw some shade on BGA [00:13:49] Matt gives his thoughts about the weird choices for board game movies [00:19:23] Ian tries to stump Matt & Aaron with some Ruined Recaps [00:23:05] The gang chats abo...

2023-01-2352 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 42 - Star Wars: Pandemic & HiveThis week, the crew discuss a few recent favorites! Tune in to hear Matt and Aaron’s latest obsession, an absolutely nauseating game, and how well a classic game system holds up today! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:16] Matt talks about a hot new mobile card game, Marvel SNAP! [00:12:08] Ian tries to trip up the boys with this week’s Bitter Board Gamers [00:19:12] For our first review, Ian gives his thoughts on a true modern classic, Hive [00:30:26] Matt tells us about the latest Pandemic-system game: Star Wars: The Clone Wars [00:42:23] Outro Othe...

2022-11-2843 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 41 - Telestrations, Just One, Wits & WagersThis week,the boys get a little “sketchy” with a conversation about white-board games! We discuss weird board game plots, a new video game obsession, and whether we could all use a nap. Climb aboard! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:53] Matt introduces a new game: Skip Intro [00:07:18] Aaron talks about a potential usurper to the Slay the Spire throne [00:14:52] Ian starts off our review section with a family classic, Telestrations [00:21:10] Aaron writes a brief review of one his favorite word games: Just One! [00:27:47] Ian sends us home with (probably) best trivia game: Wits & Wagers ...

2022-11-0738 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 40 - Horrified, Oregon Trail, & CindrThis week, the crew get slightly spooky with another triple header! Tune in to hear us talk about classic Southern restaurants, Matt’s obsession with old stuff, and more! [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:56] Ian mounts the soapbox to talk about some truly strange “dice” [00:09:10] Matt climbs in to the time machine to talk about Nine Men’s Morris [00:17:24] Ian hosts another round of everyone’s favorite game Bitter Board Gamers! [00:24:24] Aaron starts off the reviews with Cindr [00:33:23} Ian reviews the terrifyingly terrible Oregon Trail: The Card Game [00:46:24] Matt finishes us off with an ACTUAL scary game...

2022-10-2459 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 39 - Stardew Valley: The Board GameThis week, the boys decide to try out a simpler life with their review of Stardew Valley! Listen in to hear our thoughts on online board games, the sheer pleasure of a game teaching you slowly, and a fear of pie charts. [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:20] Aaron waxes poetic about his unabashed love for Board Game Arena [00:13:44] Matt talks about his experience with Jaws of the Lion and it’s wonderful on-boarding experience [00:22:05] Aaron brings some Rule Book Randomness, courtesy of Obsession [00:25:33] The crew dive in to their main discussion of Stardew Va...

2022-10-1049 min

The Dice Pirates Ep 38: - Massive Darkness 2, Living Planet, Cities of SplendorThe Dice Pirates return! After an extended hiatus the crew sets sail once again to discuss some of their favorite game. Join us for another session of Bitter Board Gamers, a classic Matt rant about Sagrada: Artisans, and Aaron breaks down Living Planet and his disdain for social interactions. [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:20] The crew all get on the soapbox to try and puzzle out who asked for Sagrada: Artisans [00:10:41] Ian hits us with a classic: Bitter Board Gamers [00:17:30] Aaron starts off the reviews with Living Planet, with bonus mini rants!

2022-09-261h 02

Talk Louisiana Tuesday, August 2nd: Bunnie Cannon, Matt Kenyon, Jason Andreasen, Chantel PratLSU Vet School's Senior Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives and daughter of Heisman Trophy Award winner Billy Cannon, Bunnie Cannon speaks on the life and legacy of her late father. New media artist and designer Matt Kenyon joins president and CEO of Baton Rouge Art Gallery Jason Andreasen to talk SWAMP as well as Kenyon's latest work, CLOUDBURST opening August 3rd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. University of Washington professor and author Chantel Prat speaks on her latest work "The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours".

2022-08-0244 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 37 - Azul, Calico, and SagradaThe Dice Pirates return to cover some of their favorite pattern making games! It’s a throwback to the old days as Matt and Ian set sail without Aaron, and debut a new game, Ruined Recaps! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:00] Matt responds to a rant about too many solo games! [00:08:20] Ian breaks down the newly available Castles of Burgundy Special Edition [00:17:00] Ruined Recaps makes its debut! [00:22:18] The crew jumps into three of their favorite pattern building games [00:25:40] Ian leads off with Azul, the classic of the genre ...

2022-05-3054 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 36 - Big Games In Small BoxesAfter an impromptu hiatus, the crew are back to discuss some small box games with big box fun! Tune in this week to hear about one publisher getting into some hot water for severely underestimating shipping costs, the surprising popularity of a particular fiddly game, and Matt finally plays a modern “classic”. [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:14] Aaron brings up the Marvel Zombies shipping crisis [00:07:15] Ian goes off script on the soapbox, wondering why so many people like Villanous [00:12:06] Matt adds to the chaos with a tale of his first time ever playing Cards...

2022-05-1654 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 35 - How to Teach Board Games!This week, the crew go deep in a discussion of the art of the teach. We talk about some admittedly weird anniversary game releases, how stars are really just like us, and the essential do’s and dont’s of sharing your favorite hobby with the people you love. [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:55] Ian climbs on the soapbox to try and figure out just who Agricola 15 is actually for [00:10:35] Matt shares how he was able to manifest Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition into existence [00:18:41] The crew shares some silly rules from their own co...

2022-04-1853 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 34 - 2 Player Games w/ Dani Standring!This week, Matt, Ian, and Aaron are joined by special guest Dani Standring to talk about some of our favorite 2 player games! We get into some industry talk, whether two player modes should even be included in some titles, and tease a future episode. [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:54] Dani tells us about her journey into board games [00:02:06] Dani gives us a little peek behind the curtains of GAMA [00:06:56] Matt tells an absolutely toe-curling story (content warning: bad board game storage) [00:11:00] Ian tries to stump us with this week’s Bitter Boa...

2022-04-051h 04

The Dice Pirates Ep: 33 - Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest Review!This week, the crew are joined by Dice Pirate Tori to discuss Stonemaier Games’ latest release, Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest! Tune in to hear some grumpy game reviews, a brief history lesson on Ancient Egypt, and whether all player counts are valid for every game. [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:42] Matt gives his impressions on Ankh [00:08:55] Tori drops some actual knowledge about Ankh [00:12:34] Ian brings the heat in this week’s installation of Bitter Board Gamers [00:19:26] Tori, Ian, and Aaron give their reviews of Libertalia [00:16:36] Outro Other...

2022-03-2147 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 32 - Deck-Building GamesThis week, Matt, Ian, and Aaron take a deep dive into the card slinging world of deck builders! Tune in to hear us take on silky smooth segues, silly board game rules, and a deliciously spicy take about digital versus physical board games [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:21] Matt gives us his thoughts on a recent first time play of Robinson Crusoe [00:07:39] Ian gives us a big run down on some tiny games [00:10:03] The crew discuss the joys of silly first player rules [00:16:09] Matt starts off our main topic and the u...

2022-03-081h 00

The Dice Pirates Ep: 31- Tiny Epic Dungeons, Tiny Towns & Night CageWe’re back baby! After a short bout with scurvy, Matt, Ian, and Aaron are gathered around to once again talk about our recent board game obsessions. We talk about the joys of the oft-maligned “multiplayer solitaire” games, art reflecting life, the problems with too many symbols, and more! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:02] Ian brings us more hot takes in this week’s Bitter Board Gamers [00:07:26] The crew ponders how much player interaction effects the fun of a game [00:13:19] Matt discusses his first time playing the Late War variant for Twilight Struggle [00...

2022-02-211h 01

The Dice Pirates Ep: 30 - Red Rising ReviewThis week Ian, Matt, and Aaron are joined by special guest TJ to discuss some satanic panic, how to successfully throw a game night, and our main topic Red Rising, from publisher Stonemaier Games! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:24] Aaron rants about bad choices in game upgrades [00:08:55] TJ rants about the difficulties of having too many friends over for games [00:21:23] Time again for some poorly reviewed games in Bitter Boardgamers, this week hosted by Aaron! [00:32:54] The crew discuss our main game this week, Red Rising [00:41:51] TJ tells us about ho...

2022-01-311h 01

The Dice Pirates Ep: 29 - The Triumphant Return!It’s the new year and we are back! This week Ian, Matt, and Aaron gather around the table to discuss some holiday highlights, figure out some terrible reviews for fantastic games, and a World Premier Exclusive: Matt Was Wrong! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:28] Matt takes to the soap box to discuss the problems of living in the golden age of boardgames [00:09:57] Ian brings out the worst of the best in Bitter Board Gamers [00:20:43] Matt and Ian chat about a rare in person Dice Pirates game day [00:36:42] Matt cu...

2022-01-1755 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 28 - Legacy Games!This week, Matt and Ian are joined by long-time Dice Pirate Dennis for a discussion of one of the newest and hottest trends in board games, Legacy games! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:28] Ian kicks off the soapbox talking about some recent board game finds while thrifting [00:03:14] Matt gives his thoughts on CMON’s newest title, Marvel Zombies and the almost human scale size Galactus [00:07:02] The crew gambles on what games they could win at the World Series Board Gaming Championship [00:15:00] We start our main topic with a history lesson on Lega...

2021-12-0657 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 27 - App-Driven Board GamesThis week, the crew tackle one of the most divisive topics in the hobby: apps in board games! Listen in to hear our thoughts on one of the greatest adventure games ever, some spicy takes, and the surprisingly long and deep history of technology in our board games. [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:08] Matt talks about his decade long love of Skyrim, and our thoughts on the Skyrim board game [00:05:04] Ian stumps us with this week’s game, Bitter Boardgamers [00:11:06] Aaron gives us a history of apps in board games [00:24:36] Ian mov...

2021-11-1543 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 26 - Halloween Games!Editor’s Note: Y’all, the wheels come off in this one. Prepare yourselves. This week, Captain Ian is joined by Matt and Aaron, as they gather around the cauldron to discuss some of our favorite dark and dreary board games, just in time for Hallowe’en! Listen in to hear some hot takes about a very popular game mechanic, some terrible user reviews, and Halloween movie favorites! [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:43] Aaron jumps on the soapbox to talk some trash about Sidereal Confluence [00:09:34] Matt wonders if he was wrong about ho...

2021-11-011h 01

The Dice Pirates Ep: 25 - Above and Below/Near and Far (A Ryan Laukat episode)On this week’s episode, Matt and Ian are joined by Tori for a discussion of some of Ryan Laukat’s best designs: Above and Below, Near and Far, and the upcoming Now or Never! Plus some first impressions of recent plays, and the Dice Pirates finally agree with some terrible reviews! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:15] Matt gives his impressions of The King is Dead 2E from Osprey Games [00:09:15] Tori takes her inaugural stand on the soapbox to talk about the woes of trying to play games online [00:13:26] Ian brings us the best...

2021-10-111h 05

The Dice Pirates Ep: 24 - One Year Anniversary!It’s our one year anniversary! Join us as we discuss some favorite moments from the podcast, games that surprised us this year, and then speculate on what trends will emerge in the coming year. [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:13] The crew discuss our favorite episodes and moments from past shows [00:07:49] Ian resurrects an old segment, “Whatcha been playin’?” [00:16:32] Ian leads the crew through a tough round of Dice Pirates Trivia [00:23:12] The crew discusses their favorite games from the past year [00:27:08] Matt kicks off a discussion about this past year in b...

2021-09-2754 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 23 - Bloodrage, Rising Sun, & Ankh: Gods of EgyptThis week, Matt, Ian, and Aaron take a deep dive into Eric Lang’s Mythology Trilogy! We talk about whether technology belongs in board games, if Loki is really a good guy, and how Ankh’s God merge mechanic is actually good! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:13] Matt gives his opinions on the newest release from Fantasy Flight Games, Descent: Legends of the Dark [00:08:54] Ian challenges Matt and Aaron to take some bold stances in “The Good, The Bad, and The Neutral” [00:17:46] The crew starts off with a general talk about their feelings on the My...

2021-09-1310h 00

The Dice Pirates Ep: 22 - Space Games: The Final FrontierWe're blasting off into the great beyond! Joined by Aaron the Dice Pirates discuss the trials of trying to play board games online, the sheer audacity of Wizards of the Coast, as well as some of our favorite space games. [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:48] Matt briefly talks about Board Game Arena, and how much better it is than Tabletop Simulator [00:07:50] Aaron rants about some upcoming releases for Magic: The Gathering [00:13:54] Ian brings us some more chaos in Rule Book Randomness [00:19:18] Matt sends us in to the ‘verse with Firefly: The Game...

2021-08-301h 01

Composer Code 5 Things I Learned from Gareth CokerWhat the composer of Ori and the Blind Forest and Halo Infinite taught me about making music for games I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Gareth Coker on Composer Code. He’s been on my list for a really long time, and our schedules finally lined up. It was such an insightful interview, specifically in the realms of orchestral arrangement, which continues to be a challenge for me. I highly recommend checking out the full conversation wherever you listen to podcasts. But in this post, I want to share 5 things th...

2021-08-271h 20

The Dice Pirates Ep: 21 - Video Games for Board GamersThis week, the crew is once again joined by fan-favorite Aaron to discuss something a little off topic - video games! We talk about a slept-on Eric Lang hit, everyone’s favorite kitchen backsplash simulator, and our current roguelike deck building obsession. [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:36] Matt ponders why The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire was sent to sleep with the fishes [00:07:09] Ian announces that he has finally joined the cult of Kickstarter with Avatar Legends [00:08:46] Aaron sings a funeral dirge for CMON Expo and The Legion [00:11:34] Ian shares some truly awful...

2021-08-1648 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 20 - How to be a Dungeon Master w/@EpicJimOn today’s episode, Matt & Ian are joined by EpicJim in a spirited discussion about role-playing games, running your very first session as a Dungeon master, the importance of not over prepping for sessions, and whether or not Batman truly is Lawful Good! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:07] Jim introduces himself and talks about his experience points with D&D and his truly GLORIOUS gaming dungeon! {00:04:00] Ian opens the soap box with a discussion of international logistics and how that is effecting board games and specifically Kickstarter games [00:06:26] Matt talks about MÖRK BORG...

2021-08-021h 00

Musicians vs the World The World of Video Game Music With Composer Matt KenyonIn 2020, the Video Gaming Industry was estimated to be worth $159.3 Billion. Video Games are a huge part of our global culture, and music and sound design are a huge part of the gaming experience. In this episode, Christine talks with Matt Kenyon, composer, arranger, and host of Composer Code Podcast. Matt and Christine wade into the world of Video Game Music, and discuss how composers and musicians can find a place in and navigate their way around this growing industry.

2021-07-2438 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 19 - Co-op games w/@GnarlyCarleyGamingThe crew are joined this week by the one and only GnarlyCarley! They break down some great cooperative games from across the genre, and chat about the challenges of playing board games online, the benefits of dice vs cards, and avoiding quarterbacking “board game bullies”. [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:06] Carley talks about how she got started gaming and her journey through Instagram [00:05:40] Matt brings some *spicy* takes about Sushi Roll and almost gets mutinied by Carley [00:13:05] Carley talks about her recent experience playing Blood on the Clocktower [00:19:33] Ian trie...

2021-07-191h 20

The Dice Pirates Ep: 18 - The Board Game RenaissanceThe Dice Pirates are back from hiatus (joined by special guest Aaron) and Ian walks us through the history and meteoric rise in popularity of modern board gaming! We talk about some terrible games from when you were a kid, Germany’s role in both creating some of what are still the most popular games, how they almost stopped Risk from releasing, and the shifting styles of popular games over the years. [00:00:00] Intros [00:01:36] Matt talks Tsuro, and the joy of “simple” games [00:08:03] Ian discusses some recent controversy with Prison Archite...

2021-07-051h 08

The Dice Pirates Ep: 17 - Is Kickstarter Good for Board Games? w/ Jamey StegmaierThis week, Ian & Matt are joined once again by regular guest Aaron to discuss the importance of cultural consultants, some truly eye-watering Kickstarter numbers, and the effects Kickstarter has had on the board game industry. Also featuring an exclusive interview with Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:23] Soap Box - Issac Childres hires a Cultural Consultant for Frosthaven [00:12:17] Soap Box - Ian talks about an upcoming Sign Language inspired TTRPG, Inspirisles [00:15:27] Kickin’ It with Aaron! - The Crew talks some hard numbers about Kickstarter [00:25:11] Kickstarter: Are We Goo...

2021-05-301h 12

The Dice Pirates Ep: 16 - Epic Fantasy Games w/ @WhenHarryMetBoardGamesIan & Matt are joined by special guest Harry from When Harry Met Board Games to discuss their feelings on board game awards, how much math is *too* much math, as well as some of their favorite fantasy adventure games! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:34] 2020 BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Awards [00:13:36] Bitter Boardgamers [00:22:21] When Harry Met Board Games Introduction [00:26:32] Early Fantasy Adventure Games (Magic Realm, Talisman, Hero Realms) [00:33:26] Harry deals out Thunderstone Quest [00:40:19] The Crew punches through Gloomhaven [00:52:00] Harry unpacks One Deck Dungeon [01:00:22] Matt FINALLY gets t...

2021-05-171h 20

The Dice Pirates Ep: 15 - The Great Mars EpisodeThis week, our fearless captains Matt & Ian are joined by return guest Max and long time listener, first time caller Dr. Dennis to discuss the terrible effects of scurvy & the endless attempts in boardgaming to explore, terraform, and colonize Mars! Featuring two seminal titles in this space, Terraforming Mars & On Mars. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:01:33] Soapbox - Eric Lang’s challenge against the current idea of a “gateway game” [00:15:14] Soapbox - Terraforming Mars Big Box 3D Tiles Review Bombing The wooden tiles for Terraforming Mars mentioned by Matt: Strata Strike / www.stratastrike.com ...

2021-05-031h 10

The Dice Pirates Ep: 14 - Solo Games part 2 w/ @Play_It_SoloThere can only be one, player that is! This episode the Dice Pirates return to talk about even more solo games! Joined by guest star Lily from @Play_It_Solo they cover a wide variety of games from the epic Mage Knight, to the quick and simple games from Button Shy publishers. Also featuring discussions on why many games require the purchase of an expansion to play solo, the latest incredibly successful kickstarter from CMON, and a return of Bitter Board Gamers! 00:00:00 Intro & Lily from @Play_It_Solo Joins us 00:01:50 Soap Box 0...

2021-04-191h 14

The Dice Pirates Ep: 13 - Castles of Burgundy vs. Castles of TuscanyGrab a seat for the longest episode yet, as the Dice Pirates break down designer Stefan Feld's venerable classic, Castles of Burgundy, and it's spiritual sequel, Castles of Tuscany. Does the new game live up to Burgundy's reputation? Did Stefan succeed in reimagining his masterpiece? Joined by OG pirate Max, Ian and Matt break it down, and also quickly review Twilight Struggle, briefly discuss John Company 2nd Edition, and play another round of Bitter Board Gamers! - Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"

2021-04-051h 05

The Culdesac Culdesac #23: It's Not Magic w/ Matt KenyonMatt Kenyon is a new media artist and designer. He is the co-founder of S.W.A.M.P. (Studies of Work Atmospheres and Mass Production). SWAMP focuses on critical themes addressing the effects of global corporate operations, mass media and communication, military-industrial complexes, and general meditations on the liminal area between life and artificial life. SWAMP has been making work in this vein since 1999 using a wide range of media, including custom software, electronics, mechanical devices, and often times working with living organisms. Matt lives and works in Buffalo, New York, where...

2021-03-221h 06

The Cheese Plant Go big or eco homeIn this edition of The Cheese Plant, Megan is joined by journalist and co-host of the Sports Burrito podcast, Matt Foster. Tune in to hear all about eco-homes, government decentralisation, and low-traffic neighborhoods. If you have any feedback or any stories you think The Cheese Plant should cover, email thecheeseplant.podcast@gmail.com. Credits: Logo design: Alex Abadjieva Music: Jazz Mango by Joey Pecoraro

2021-03-2029 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 10 - Getting into Dungeons and DragonsBreak out the D20s and join Matt and Ian as they talk about getting into D&D, and discuss the best way to get into the fantastic hobby. Also featuring a review of the new game Bluffaneer by Big G Creative! - Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"

2021-02-2245 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 9 - Pendulum ReviewThe clock is ticking as Matt and Ian review Stonemaier Games 2020 release Pendulum. This real time worker placement game has been a divisive entry from Stonemaier. How will the Dice Pirates feel about this bold new game? Did it live up to the hype? Will Matt continue to be demoted? Find out this episode! - Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"

2021-02-0853 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 8 - Call to Adventure, Parks, and It’s a Wonderful WorldThe Dice Pirates return in 2021! In their first foray of the new year, Matt and Ian cover three of their favorite games from the Holiday season, and discuss the upcoming Slay the Spire board game and RPG system Mörk Borg - Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"

2021-01-2553 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 6 - Themes in Board GamesThis episode hosts Ian and Matt dive into themes in board games! What makes a game "thematic"? How does theme affect gameplay? And what are some of their favorite thematic games? - Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"

2020-12-0758 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 5 - Solo Board GamesMatt and Ian return with guest star Aaron Wolfe to cover Single-player board games! They discuss this corner of the tabletop community, and cover the benefits of solo games, and suggest some great starters for new players! - Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"

2020-11-2358 min

The Dice Pirates Ep: 2 - Gateway Board GamesThe Dice Pirates return in their second episode to discuss gateway games! Tabletop gaming can be an intimidating hobby, but Matt and Ian are here to break down the best ways to introduce people to the wonderful world of board gaming! - Intro and Outro music "A Robust Crew" - Darren Curtis

2020-10-121h 01

The Dice Pirates Ep: 1 - Top 5 Board GamesIn the Dice Pirates' maiden voyage, Matt and Ian discuss their plans for the podcast, and their top 5 tabletop games. - Intro and Outro music "A Robust Crew" - Darren Curtis

2020-09-2856 min

The Dice Pirates Dice Pirates TrailerIan and Matt are scouring the high seas for the best tabletop games, join them for a quick taste of what's to come! - Intro and Outro music "A Robust Crew" - Darren Curtis

2020-09-2301 min

unpeeled.press Pod 02: Lawyer shovels into high-value landMatt Grogan, a Staghorn Flat market gardener and Beechworth lawyer, discusses the challenges of growing food in a region of high valuable land.

2020-09-0315 min

Composer Code Oozing into Game Audio with Jason GravesJason Graves is a game audio veteran with numerous AAA titles under his belt including Dead Space and Tomb Raider (2013) He freely shares all his industry secrets like a total mensch. In this interview, we discuss: Why “breaking” into the industry takes a long time, and why that’s a good thing Advice for composers starting their career (just get into audio) Thoughts on gear, communication with clients, and landing gigs When should a composer invest in analog gear, if at all? Advice to his younger self in regards to finding success in game audio ...

2020-07-081h 28

Composer Code The Principles of Orchestration with Eric BuchholzEric Buchholz is a talented composer and orchestrator who offered a glimpse into his illustratious career as well as valuable orchestration principles. My guest today is Eric Bucholz, an extremely talented and experienced composer, orchestrator, and arranger. Eric’s career has taken him to some incredible places such as: backstage at Nintendo’s E3 2011 performance of orchestral Zelda music rubbing shoulders with Shigeru Miyamoto touring with Evanescence assisting Nintendo’s national Symphony of the Goddesses concert tour copying and orchestrating the score to Ori and the Will of the Wisps, the sequel to the b...

2020-07-0642 min

Composer Code Monetizing Your Passion with Sydney Kjerstad (Smart Game Piano)Sydney Kjerstad is a gifted pianist and natural teacher, boasting a massive catalog of hundreds of rearranged video game tunes and YouTube tutorials on how to play them. She’s also an entrepreneur, successfully launching Smart Game Piano and now working on it full-time. In our conversation, we discussed Sydney’s arrangement process, how she turned her musical passion into a viable business, and practical self-care tips for creatives. We also discuss the pro’s and con’s of going to music school, and what she’s learned about business along her journey. Res...

2020-07-0227 min

Composer Code Ep 24: Tapping into Your Playful Side and Embracing Relationships (Tom Salta)Tom is an ASCAP winning and MTV VMA-nominated composer who’s been in the biz for a long time and has an impressive list of both TV and game credits including PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Red Steel 1 and 2, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon, Prince of Persia, Wolfenstein Youngblood, and the Halo Anniversary Edition soundtracks. In our conversation we discussed the importance of having an R&D period in your mind before you begin composing, what he calls the “sandbox” phase of composing, where he allows himself to just play, incidentally sort of tricking himself into composing (this is a h...

2020-06-2946 min

The Iowa Idea Podcast 7. John Kenyon“There’s always something new being created.” In this episode of The Iowa Idea Podcast, I sit down with John Kenyon, executive director of The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization. John grew up in Des Moines and graduated from the University of Iowa and lives in Iowa City. I enjoyed being able to talk with John about Iowa City’s role as a City of Literature, the organization’s approach to programming, and, as a non-profit, how to manage resources effectively, as well as the many facets of this literary community. John talks about his...

2020-05-2739 min

The Matt Stone Show A Conversation with Fitness Expert Bodhi Kenyon In this Podcast pilot episode, listen to Host Matt Stone's conversation with Tokyo-based fitness trainer, Bodhi Kenyon. In this hour-long conversation, Bodhi and Matt discuss stories around continually improving health, relationships, leadership, and improving quality of life. Bodhi shares tips on maintaining mental fitness, dietary health, and building muscle, even if stuck at home. Listen to the end to hear about two specific exercises you can do at home with no equipment! Click here for video demos of the exercises.

2020-04-2057 min

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2019-09-181h 08

The Kenyon Review Podcast 80. Ed SkoogWant to know what the past felt like? Read the poems. Kenyon College Visiting Assistant Professor of English Matt Suazo catches up with Ed Skoog about New Orleans, cooperating with language, and the textures of poetry.

2019-08-081h 07

Composer Code Ep 23: Infusing Songwriting with Game Audio (Darren Korb)Darren Korb is a game composer working for Supergiant Games. He’s composed the soundtracks to smash indie hits like Transistor, Bastion, Pyre, and Hades. His upbringing as a singer/songwriter and bedroom producer laid a foundation for his work in game audio. He boldly challenges the mostly-instrumental world of game audio by infusing narrative lyrics that tell rich stories and expand the lore of each game world. We talked about how he got started, the art and science of writing non-cheesy songs for video games, and why Logic Pro X is his favorite DAW. ...

2019-06-0645 min

Composer Code Ep 22: Ukuleles, Dank Beats, and Composing Under Constraints (Daniel Koestner)Daniel Koestner is a newcomer to the game audio space, but his style draws influences from some unusual places and culminates in a sound unlike anything else. He composed the soundtrack to the lovable indie game, Donut County. The playful vibe of his music sends up folk artists like Sufjan Stevens and Beirut with the rhythms of lo-fi hip-hop and producers like J. Dilla. He shared some really valuable info on how he’s gotten gigs by going above and beyond with clients, the details of his creative process, and his self-imposed constraints (like insisting on...

2019-05-3150 min

Composer Code Ep 21: Landing Game Audio Gigs with Class (Nathan Madsen)Nathan Madsen is a seasoned game audio composer with years of experience in both in-house and freelance roles. We chatted about best practices in landing gigs, the pros and cons of freelance vs. in-house work, and how to balance a family with VGM ambitions. He’s got a real heart for mentorship and helping other composers succeed, aided no doubt by his previous work as a school teacher. You can learn more about him and hear some of the fantastic music he’s made at his website here. Also, check out his vlog on g...

2019-05-2542 min

Composer Code Ep 20: Harnessing Creative Anxiety Through Music (Chad Seiter)Chad Seiter is a game composer that I met at the recent VGMCon in Minneapolis, MN. He’s an experienced and really humble dude that shared a lot of his own experiences, both personal and professional. We talked about some of the lessons he learned from studying under renowned composer Michael Giacchino, how he faced some of his personal demons by making music about them, and his particular process for writing epic, orchestral music. You can learn more about him and hear some of the fantastic music he’s made at his website here. —

2019-05-2549 min

Composer Code Ep 19: Succeeding as a Family-First Composer (Steven Melin)Steven Melin is no stranger to the podcast. He’s a good friend and a great composer, and he’s been quite busy for the past several months… writing a book! In this episode, we chat about the “why” behind Steven’s new book, Family-First Composer. He shares some practical tips for building a career in media composition without sacrificing the most important things in life like health, faith, and family. If you’re interested in reading the book, you can check it out on Amazon. Thanks for listening! — In other n...

2019-04-1647 min

Composer Code Ep 18: Starting with a Soundscape (Cajsa Larsson)Cajsa Larsson is a composer based in Karlshamn, Sweden that’s got a refreshingly unique approach to scoring games. Sometimes, it can feel like all of my peers in game audio are in one of two camps concerning their musical background or training: jazz or classical. It’s also a pleasure to meet someone who is influenced by a lot of the same non-video game music as me, and it was cool to see how those influences make their way into Cajsa’s music. We talk about Cajsa’s unique approach to starting a song...

2019-03-3032 min

Composer Code 8 Things I Learned from Grant KirkhopeGrant Kirkhope is a man who needs no introduction. He’s the talented composer behind some of the most beloved classics on the N64 like Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark. He’s also composed for several modern games including Kingdom of Amalur, Yooka-Laylee, and Viva Pinata. We talked about his work at Rare, the pros, and cons of working as a freelancer vs. full-time, and some practical tips for crafting melodies. In this post, I’ll explore eight of the most notable things he taught me when I interviewed him for th...

2019-02-2857 min

Composer Code Ep 17: Cool People Attract Cool People (Matthew Carl Earl)Matthew Carl Earl is the talented composer for Hexany Audio, a one-stop video game audio shop in Los Angeles, California. Matthew has worked on several AAA titles, including Kingdom Craft and Moonlight Blade (the largest MMORPG in China). Check out this video where he and audio director Richard Ludlow talk about their experience writing for the game. We talk about his work with Hexany and some of the benefits of full-time employment vs. freelancing, but also talk about some really organic, practical ways to build relationships and ultimately get paying work as a c...

2019-02-1348 min

Composer Code Ep 15: Connecting with your Instrument and Crushing Writer’s Block (Chase Bethea)Chase Bethea is a video game and film composer with a unique blend of styles and an intriguing creative philosophy. We talked about how he got into video game music, how he practices “connecting” with his instrument, and he shared some incredible techniques for beating writer’s block. Seriously, every creative person needs to hear this. He was also heavily influenced by a very obscure soundtrack on the Gameboy. Here are the resources and links mentioned in our conversation: Chase’s website Pebble Beach soundtrack (so good) Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to g...

2019-01-2144 min

Composer Code Ep 14: Contrapuntal Chiptune, Orchestration, and the Power of Notation (Tony Manfredonia)Happy new year! To kick off 2019’s schedule, I had the privilege of sitting down with orchestrator, composer, and all-around nice guy Tony Manfredonia. We talked about his origin story, the indelible impact of games like Majora’s Mask, and how he approaches orchestrating a piano sketch (as well as a great resource for orchestration). He walked me through his composition process, starting with good ol’ music notation (not the piano roll!). We chatted about his current projects, and how he’s fused 8- and 16-bit sounds with the contrapuntal style of J.S. Bach...

2019-01-0446 min

Kenyon Sound Kenyon Sound On LVLZ Radio w/ Coach MattKenyon Sound On LVLZ Radio w/ Coach Matt Aired 12/09/18 lvlzradio.com/ Hosted by Coach Matt flyer by Future Curse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4xrpx-bmoQ

2018-12-161h 57

Kenyon Sound Kenyon Sound On LVLZ Radio w/IndexOnDecks and Oliver TwistKenyon Sound On LVLZ Radio w/IndexOnDecks and Oliver Twist Aired 11/25/18 lvlzradio.com/ Hosted by Coach Matt https://soundcloud.com/indexondecks https://soundcloud.com/olivertwistdj flyer by Future Curse

2018-11-272h 01

Composer Code Ep 13: Analyzing Video Game Music with 8-bit Music TheoryWelp, it’s been a minute since we’ve been on the airwaves (a busy season of life has befallen the Kenyon household), but I’m delighted to be back on with my good buddy 8-bit Music Theory. This episode is a little special, as we actually analyze a few video game pieces in real time (download the transcriptions below to follow along) and talk more about the value of transcription. If you want to see the master at his craft, come child, and sit at the feet of Mr. Bit. Here are the re...

2018-11-2050 min

Composer Code Ep 12: Strategies for Getting Gigs and Playing the Long Game (Emmanuel Lagumbay)In this episode of Composer Code, I chat with composer and sound designer Emmanuel Lagumbay. Emmanuel is out there fighting the good fight; networking like crazy, working with game devs to fulfill their visions, and helping other composers. We run in a lot of the same circles online, and I figured it was high time to have him on the show. Boy, did he bring the value. I’m obsessed with his metaphor of the composer as a farmer. We plant seeds, we water, we prune, and we wait. That’s the only way to succ...

2018-08-0854 min

Composer Code Ep 11: How to Build Worlds with the Orchestra (Garry Schyman)Renowned for his unique and sometimes complex original scores for the multi-award-winning video games BioShock, BioShock 2, BioShock Infinite; the dramatic orchestral score for EA Games’ adaptation of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, Dante’s Inferno; and his BAFTA-nominated scores for Middle-Earth: Shadow Of Mordor and Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War, Garry Schyman has emerged as one of the industry’s foremost composers, receiving top honors for Best Original Score from the British Academy Of Film & Television and the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. He was kind enough to chat with me for Composer Code, and he brought some serious...

2018-07-1156 min

Composer Code Ep 10: Scoring A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Gordy Haab)Gordy Haab is a multi-award-winning film, video game and television composer who has written music for many well-known titles, including most recently: Microsoft’s “Halo Wars 2, and EA’s “Star Wars: Battlefront II”, and “Star Wars Battlefront I”, which won Music of the Year, Best Interactive Score, and Best Instrumental Score at the 2016 GDC G.A.N.G. Awards, and was nominated for a BAFTA for Excellence in Audio Achievement. He was kind enough to chat with me for Composer Code, and he brought some serious value. If you’re interested in writing orchestral music, you will learn a lot....

2018-06-2940 min

Whitetail Q&A 100% Wild Podcast #69: Trail Cameras 101In episode #69 of the 100% Wild Podcast Matt Drury, myself and Tim Kjellesvik are answering a listener-submitted question about the basics of trail cameras.

2018-06-2653 min

Composer Code Ep 9: Where VGM and EDM Collide (James Landino)James Landino is a rockstar. Well, an EDM-star (if that’s a thing). He got his start composing electronic music for a Flash game and through grit, determination, and being an all-around nice dude, he landed a gig at Harmonix. He’s built a career as the go-to guy for all things electronic, and as a result is now a freelancer, working on several projects at once with no shortage of work. We chatted about his current freelance journey, the intersection of game music and electronic music, and the power of being really good at one s...

2018-05-3134 min

Composer Code Ep 8: Music Theory is Math That Makes Art (12tone)Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with 12tone (Cory), an educator, music theorist, and… metalhead? He’s one of the leading content creators in the music theory space, consistently delivering value with his signature top-down hand-written style of teaching. You can plum the depths of his channel for weeks and get almost a comprehensive knowledge of anything you need to know related to music theory. Check it out here. I loved chatting with Cory about his meticulous process for editing video and coming up with ideas, his new series on analyzing how songs work, and...

2018-05-251h 05

Composer Code Ep 7: Practical Advice on Getting Gigs and Creative Constraints (Taylor Ambrosio Wood)Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with Taylor Ambrosio Wood, a Berklee grad, marimbist, and talented video game composer. It was a great convo with some incredible insights. My favorite bits were how to go about prospecting for gigs, why rescoring game footage is probably not the best idea, and how to set up your DAW like a painter sets up their palette – these limitations breed great creativity. Taylor was a delight to speak with. You can listen to her tunes on her SoundCloud page. This interview is also available on...

2018-05-201h 27

Composer Code How to get paid as a VGM artist with Sebastian WolffIn this dense episode of Composer Code, I chat with the fountain of knowledge known as Sebastian Wolff Sebastian is a sharp, yet humble and soft-spoken gentleman who has a keen vision for the future of video game music-makers. He’s founded multiple companies including Loudr, and more recently, Materia Collective. Materia Collective is the largest collaborative community of VGM creators in existence. In this episode, we chat through how Sebastian got into video game music, his insightful views on piracy, the future of the video game music community, and the importance of me...

2018-05-111h 02

Composer Code Putting a deadline on creativity with Carlos Eiene (insaneintherainmusic)Success = consistency over perfection That’s the biggest takeaway I took from my value-packed interview with Carlos Eiene, aka, insaneintherainmusic. We chatted about his origins, his influences, his advice for young composers, the STARS system he uses for sight-reading music, his fascination with checklists, and the neuroscience of remembering things. We walk through his entire process for making videos, from the idea to the upload, and how he balances the improvisational nature of jazz with shipping consistent content. What does Carlos think about when he solos? What’s his sacred checklist?

2018-05-111h 06

Composer Code Composing for Cuphead with Kris MaddiganI had the privilege of interviewing Cuphead composer Kris Maddigan We talked about his process for composition, the power of reading and studying those who’ve gone before you, and a simple but powerful principle for success as a video game composer. KRIS’ READING LIST: JAZZ THEORY & BIOGRAPHIES: Arranging for Large Jazz Ensemble – Berklee Press Mark Levine books Jazz Composition Theory and Practice – Berklee Press Henry Mancini – Sounds and Scores Barbershop Arranging Manuel Scott Joplin Complete Piano Works They All Played...

2018-05-1159 min

Composer Code Ep 3: Dealing with Creative Burnout (Steven Melin)I sat down with my good buddy and fellow composer Steven Melin to chat about creative burnout. This recorded conversation was recently featured on his podcast, Sonic Storytellers. Check out his awesome channel here: youtube.com/stevenmelin In this conversation, we discuss how composers experience creative burnout differently from other artists, how composers can prevent creative burnout (hint: a lot of it has to do with keeping life in balance!), and what we can do as composers once we’re in the thick of creative burnout. There are a lot of great takeaways in...

2018-05-1148 min

Composer Code Ep 2: Stealing – the Only Path to Originality (8-bit Music Theory)I had the awesome privilege of interviewing my favorite YouTube content creator, 8-bit Music Theory. The conversation was super valuable and a lot of fun. We talked about the Genesis (pun) of his love for video game music, how his jazz drumming degree helped him understand rhythm in video game music, and how starting a YouTube channel analyzing video game music was really a way to scratch his own itch. He gives incredible advice on how to find your own sound (spoiler: it has a lot to do with stealing), and why transcription is valuable...

2018-05-1131 min

Composer Code Ep 1: How to Become a Video Game Composer (Steven Melin)Interview with Steven Melin Steven Melin is a multi-talented video game composer out of Atlanta. I discovered his YouTube channel through poking around for some video game music theory resources. His video on the Zelda chord has a solid viewership and I could tell he had some serious composition and piano chops – and a serious love for classic game music. I reached out and he was more than happy to sit down for an interview. He offered practical and inspiring advice on how to become a full-time musician and video game composer. S...

2017-12-0752 min

Whitetail Q&A 100% Wild Podcast #60: Cull Buck Myths & Matt Drury Success StoriesIn episode #60 of the 100% Wild Podcast we discuss Matt Drury's two recent kills and answer a listener submitted question about the myth of culling young "scrub bucks."

2017-12-0648 min

Composer Code Ep 0: 21 Ways to Compose Better Video Game Music (Super Marcato Bros)The Super Marcato Bros are Karl and Will Brueggemann. They are prolific video game music composers, podcasters, performers, enthusiasts, and all-around nice guys. Their Bandcamp boasts a catalog of over 30(!) albums, each demonstrating reverence for the formative melodies of their youth. The crown jewel of their creative careers seems to be their long-standing podcast, The Super Marcato Bros Video Game Music Podcast, in which they critique and explore video game music of all stripes. I sat down with them for a 30-minute interview (which turned into an hour-and-a-half interview) as they g...

2017-10-031h 01

Wired To Hunt Podcast Wired To Hunt Podcast #158: Sitka Gear’s Matt McCormick and Garrett Long Talk Whitetail Stories, Photography and ConservationToday on the show we are joined by Sitka Gear’s Garrett Long and Matt McCormick and we discuss some of their most memorable whitetail hunting stories, hunting photography and conservation. To listen to the podcast, click the Play button in the...

2017-06-291h 52

Wired To Hunt Podcast Wired To Hunt Podcast #78: The Science of the Whitetail Rut w/Matt RossToday on the show we’re joined by certified wildlife biologist Matt Ross and we’re discussing the science of the whitetail rut! To listen to the podcast, click the Play button in the orange bar above or click the links below...

2015-10-291h 54

TED Inspirational Matt Kenyon: A secret memorial for civilian casualtiesIn the fog of war, civilian casualties often go uncounted. Artist Matt Kenyon, whose recent work memorialized the names and stories of US soldiers killed in the Iraq war, decided he should create a companion monument, to the Iraqi civilians caught in the war's crossfire. Learn how he built a secret monument to place these names in the official record. WATCH A VIDEO OF THIS TALK HERE

2015-08-1606 min

TEDTalks 艺术我是如何将伊拉克战争平民纪念物混入美国政府的 | Matt Kenyon据统计约15~100万伊拉克平民在2003年美国主导的伊拉克战争中死亡. 艺术家 Matt Kenyon 希望能够纪念他们. 但是他没有建造纪念碑, 而是(将纪念物)做得非常小, 并且可以复制. 他花了五年时间潜入权力中心--包括直接面对面的将纪念物送给伊拉克战争期间的美国司法部长. 这一过程被摄像机记录了下来.Translated by Xiaojun PanReviewed by Wei Wu

2015-08-1306 min

Wired To Hunt Podcast The Wired To Hunt Podcast – Episode #13: Behind The Scenes Of Drury Outdoors w/Matt DruryIn Episode #13 of The Wired To Hunt Podcast we’re going behind the scenes of Drury Outdoors, Mark & Terry Drury’s incredibly successful whitetail/hunting video and television production company. Joining us is Terry Drury’s son, Matt Drury, who is the...

2014-06-261h 06