Episodes
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Board Meeting: Circular Growth
Where are we? Where are we going? What has this all been for? This week, join Joel and Matt as they dive into the nuts and bolts of Season 3, and lay out some (tentative) plans for what's to come.
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Bonus: Changing Landscapes (with RJ Barnett)
This week, enjoy some bonus content plucked right from Joel's and Matt's recent discussion with RJ Barnett (Episode #104, "Paracosms"). Topics include covid, social media, goals, performing, and more! Likewise, be sure to check out RJ's music (below), RJ's books, or any of RJ's innumerable bands...
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Paracosms (with RJ Barnett)
This week, Joel and Matt are joined by friend, musician, and author RJ Barnett to discuss paracosms and the unyielding power of imagination. Make sure to check out RJ's music (below), RJ's books, or any of RJ's innumerable bands and collaborations (including, but not limited to, Solvent C, which...
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Bonus: Bad Art is Boring (with Ian Garland)
This week, enjoy some unaired bonus content from Joel's and Matt's recent conversation with Captain Ian Garland (Ep. 102, "Vienna"). Make sure to check out Ian's music here! https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friend
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Vienna (with Ian Garland)
This week, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, producer, and longtime friend Captain Ian Garland to discuss the ineffable concept of "Vienna." Check out Ian's music here! https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friend
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Top 5 Winter Albums (with Pete Minigell)
Joel and Matt are joined once again by Matt's dear old brother, Pete, to discuss their go-to winter soundtrack(s). Check out Pete's music here: https://bit.ly/3PRcQxH . Check out the full album list below! Pete Kasbo - Places We Don't Know Lastlings - First Contact Dustin Tebbutt - Changeophelia…
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Episode 100!
The big day is here! This week, join Joel and Matt in enjoying a clip reel of some of BMT's more charming moments, featuring music by the inimitable: Adam Reid and the In-Betweens Ali Zagame Ryan Herrick Midnight Harvest Grand Honey Bullpup
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Moving Forward (with Owen Korzec)
This week, Joel and Matt add to their meaning-making corpus through a fabulous discussion with musician/producer/longtime friend of the podcast, Owen Korzec! Make sure to check out Owen's work here! https://owenkorzec.com/#services https://www.youtube.com/user/owenkorzec...
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Scatterbrain Sessions: Career Cultures
For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt add to their conversation(s) on labor and career with a throwback to last year's "Stuck in a Rut" sessions (See episodes 59, 62, 65, 67), in which they discussed the pressure to fit into workplace culture.
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Further Thoughts on Labor: Aptitudinal Beliefs
This week, Joel and Matt reflect on their conversation with Lucinda Bowen (episode 94, "Labors of Love") and consider the relationship of education to the culture and values of America's workforce, as well as the importance of properly recognizing aptitude.
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Will It Apply? (with Brian Dickens)
Happy New Year! This week, Joel and Matt are joined by their old pal and fellow musician Brian Dickens to discuss New Year's resolutions. Check out Brian's work here! https://briandickens.bandcamp.com
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Scatterbrain Sessions: To Build a Fire
From Hiking to hot sauce, there's more than one way to build a fire. Happy Solstice, everyone!
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Labors of Love (with Lucinda Bowen)
This week, as a tribute to their fellow workaholics, Joel and Matt sit down with expert Lucinda Bowen to discuss meaning making in the workplace!
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Bonus: Between Jobs (with Carissa Johnson)
This week, enjoy an excerpt (with guest Carissa Johnson!) from last week's Season 3 kickoff (also with guest Carissa Johnson!). Make sure to check out Carissa's work (and the work of her company, Fuel Heart Productions), here: https://linktr.ee/carissajohnsonmusic...
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It's a Sign (with Carissa Johnson)
Welcome to Season 3! It's "meaning making" time. This week, join Joel & Matt for a conversation with musician, artist, equestrian, and entrepreneur Carissa Johnson! Make sure to check out Carissa's work (and the work of her company, Fuel Heart Productions), here:...
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Introducing Season 3!
What gives life meaning? Joel, Matt, and a coterie of fantastic guests (including, but not limited to, a death doula) are determined to find out. Join us this week for a preview of some of the topics, conundra, and special guests Season 3 has to offer. Regular episodes kick off on 12/1 with guest...
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Up in the Air (with Rob Banta)
Hello again! After a short break, Joel and Matt are preparing to dive headlong into Season 3. Before they do, join them for a conversation with actual airline pilot and co-host of The Commuter Clause, Rob Banta! Listen to The Commuter Clause here, or anywhere you find podcasts!...
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Top 10 Summer Albums: Extravaganza Edition (Featuring Pete Minigell)
This week, join Joel, Matt, and special guest Pete Minigell for a discussion of the best summer albums ever made! Check out Pete's music here: https://bit.ly/3PRcQxH As well as Joel's, Matt's, and Pete's respective Top 10 list: Joel Weezer - Green Album Glen Hansard - Didn't He Ramble Black Rebel...
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Summer Shorts: Eat Healthy, Live Dangerous (with Ian Garland and Trevor Sullivan)
For this week's Summer Short, we bring you an outtake from our 2021 episode on workaholism, featuring Trevor Sullivan and Ian Garland! Check out Ian's music, Northaven: https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friend And Trevor's band, Bullpup: https://bullpupband.bandcamp.com/ As...
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Summer Shorts: How Not to Play Covers (with Amber Tortorelli)
For this week's Summer Short, we bring you an outtake from our 2021 episode on Sexist Jam Sesssions (Ep. 19, featuring Amber Tortorelli). Find Amber's work here! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfnowamber/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WTFNowAmber/posts YouTube:...
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Summer Shorts: Projecting Your Best Self (with Justin Arena)
For this week's Summer Short, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, artist, and entrepreneur Justin Arena to discuss the concept of projecting one's best self. Make sure that you check out Justin's work! https://justinarena.bandcamp.com www.togetherpressma.com
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Summer Shorts: Simplicity (with Devri Goodspeed)
Before we gear up for Season 3 (coming this September!), Joel and Matt have a cornucopia of bonus content for you to enjoy all summer long! This week, we present a fine excerpt from our recent episode with Devri Goodspeed! Make sure to check out Matt's and Devri's embroidery company, Basic…
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Meaning Making (with Devri Goodspeed)
As Season 2 of Black Market Therapy comes to an end, Joel and Matt are joined by friend, fiber artist, and entrepreneur Devri Goodspeed to discuss meaning making. Make sure to tune in all summer long for bonus episodes, special guests, and the occasional mini series! Regularly scheduled content...
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Bonus: Geeking Out on Guitars (with David Picciuto)
This week, enjoy a bonus segment taken from our DIY Ethics episode with David Picciuto! Check out David's creations, tutorials, and other content here: https://makesomething.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaykeSsGhtn2o2BsPm-rsw https://www.instagram.com/makesomethingtv/
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DIY Ethics (with David Picciuto)
This week, Joel and Matt are joined by artist, YouTube, woodworker, musician, photographer, and bonafide renaissance man David Picciuto to discuss DIY ethics! You can (and should) check out David's vast array of creations, tutorials, and content here: https://makesomething.com...
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Scatterbrain Sessions: Narrative Styles
For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt discuss narrative styles!
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Chasing the Dream Part 2: Making Peace with Pathology
This week, Joel and Matt reflect on last week's conversation with Andy O before diving even deeper into the concept of chasing one's dream.
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Chasing the Dream: Part 1 (with Andy O)
This week, Joel and Matt are joined by Andy O to discuss the joys, perils, and peculiarities of chasing one's dream! Check out Andy's tour dates, records, and announcements here! https://twitter.com/andyo8o8/ https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/andyo808/...
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Bonus: Hell Gigs (with Andy O)
This week, enjoy an excerpt from Joel's and Matt's soon-to-be-released conversation with Andy O! Check out Andy's tour dates, records, and announcements here! https://twitter.com/andyo8o8/ https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/andyo808/ https://www.facebook.com/andyo808/?ref=page_internal
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Habits & Routines
This week, Joel and Matt discuss the pros, cons, and finer points of living with habits and routines.
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Scatterbrain Sessions: How to Say Goodbye
For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt consider the finer points of saying goodbye.
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Board Meeting - Community Building & Creative Control
Just what have we been doing this year, and why have we been doing it? This week, Joel and Matt reflect on the past year's topics, arcs, and tangents, from the wonderful addition of a Humanist Perspective, to the lugubrious days of Stuck in a Rut.
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Notes From the Underground (with Justin Arena)
This week, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, artist, and small business owner Justin Arena to discuss underground and "countercultural" community. Make sure to check out Justin's work in the following locations! https://justinarena.bandcamp.com https://www.togetherpressma.com
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Bonus: Do Metrics Measure Value? (with Justin Arena)
This week, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, artist, and small business owner Justin Arena to discuss the importance (or lack of importance) of metrics. Make sure that you check out Justin's work! https://justinarena.bandcamp.com https://www.togetherpressma.com
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Unconditional Love
What is (unconditional) love? Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more! This week, join Joel and Matt on a quest to determine what unconditional love is, how it differs from conditional love, and if it can even exist.
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Last Day in the Studio
This week, join Joel and Matt for one last recording in Joel's studio. It was a wonderful place of many late night symposia (and the birthplace of this very podcast).
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Scatterbrain Sessions: Is it Altruistic?
Is it altruistic? Matt has his doubts! Make up your own mind after this week's Scatterbrain Session!
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Beliefs vs. Values
For this week's Humanist Perspective, Joel and Matt consider the difference between beliefs and values. Episode 5 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists). A Humanist Perspective was conducted live every Thursday, January 6th through February 10th,...
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Stuck in a Rut (Part 4)
This week, Joel and Matt scratch their way up the side of another philosophical crevasse! Be sure to check out Part 1 (1/20), Part 2 (2/3), and Part 3 (2/18) for more context!
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Scatterbrain Sessions: Healing by Do-Over
For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt dive into the benefits of healing oneself by retracing one's steps.
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Individuation (with Jeremy Levine)
For this week's Humanist Perspective, Joel and Matt are joined by Jeremy Levine (guest host of this week's live chat) to discuss individuation. Episode 4 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists). A Humanist Perspective is live every Thursday, January...
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Stuck in a Rut (Part 3)
This week, Joel and Matt spelunk once more in the gritty caverns of self growth! Make sure to check out Part 1 (1/20) and Part 2 (2/3) for greater context!
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Scatterbrain Sessions: Home Recordings
For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt talk turkey about those pesky wellsprings of joy and consternation: home recordings.
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Keep Your Guard Up
For this week's Humanist Perspective, Joel and Matt reflect on the live group's discussion of boundaries, vulnerability, and the finer points of choosing to "keep one's guard up" (or not). Episode 3 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists). A…
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Stuck in a Rut (Part 2)
This week, Joel and Matt continue to wade through the icy waters of self discovery! In case you missed it, check out Ep. 59 (1/20/22) for Stuck in a Rut (Part 1)!
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Scatterbrain Sessions: New Year's Resolutions
For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt discuss their New Years hopes, plans, and ambitions. Stay tuned for some related New Year's Challenges!
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The Lack
This week, after a rousing discussion about community, Joel and Matt discuss lack! Episode 2 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists). A Humanist Perspective is live every Thursday, January 6th through February 10th, with discussion groups focused on...
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Stuck in a Rut (Part 1)
This past fall, Joel and Matt discovered that they were both in a bit of a rut. Like the Shackleton(s) of the podcasting world, they have been documenting their journey from this unfortunate emotional landscape to the warmer waters of self-discovery and hope (and at some point, probably, Sartre).
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Faith
This week, Joel and Matt talk about the different meanings, purposes, and faces of faith. Episode 1 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists). A Humanist Perspective is live every Thursday, January 6th through February 10th, with discussion groups...
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The Beginner's Mind (with Brian Dickens)
Happy 2022! Kicking off the New Year, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, rock climber, and erstwhile guest Brian Dickens to discuss the "Beginner's Mind." Discovering a new passion is always worthwhile, but what does it mean to stay engaged with a hobby, pursuit, or interest once the novelty...