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Briefly Orbiting
by Matt Courtoy
Briefly Orbiting is a podcast about what happens when ordinary people come in contact with the world's biggest celebrities. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, edited and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, Substack and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected].
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Madonna and the Power of Passing the Torch
Matt and his wife win the SNL lottery and get invited to attend a taping - hosted by Ryan Reynolds and musical guest Lady Gaga. Little do they know that the Queen of Pop, Madonna, is planning to drop in too. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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Jack Johnson and the Value of Patience
Matt is stuck outside of a venue in the 100 degree Atlanta heat, sitting, waiting, and wishing for Jack Johnson to arrive. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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Will Smith and the Prison of Popularity
Matt travels to Charlotte right before Christmas for an event with movie star, platinum rapper, and mega celebrity Will Smith to promote his latest movie, Seven Pounds. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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Lorne Michaels, The Lonely Island, and the Curse of Getting Exactly What You Want
Matt is flown to LA to attend the press junket for HOT ROD, featuring the Lonely Island, and produced by Saturday Night Live head honcho, Lorne Michaels - while trying to dodge spoilers for the new Harry Potter book. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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Paul Rudd and the Little Gold Frame
Paul Rudd comes to town to promote his latest movie, and he comes TO PLAY. Rudd, subsequently, earns a coveted spot in my wife's childhood bedroom. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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Robert Duvall and the Unending Romance of Bloomin' Onions
Academy Award winner and screen legend Robert Duvall comes to town for a premiere and your host has a lot going on, including infertility, aging parents, and a deeply devoted love for Outback Steakhouse. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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Jon Hamm and The Importance of Having Bits
Life is hard. Thank goodness for bits. One of my longest running bits involves the great Jon Hamm. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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Katy Perry and the Gravity of Life
Note from the host: This episode discusses cancer and hospital care. If you're sensitive to these subjects, please use caution before hitting play. Katy Perry went to space, while Matt was very much grounded here on earth. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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Jimmy Carter and Advancements in Modern Farming
What do Jimmy Carter, tractors, a cappella choirs, and razor blades have in common? Only one way to find out. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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Emma Thompson and the $2 Margaritas
When Emma Thompson is stranded in Atlanta after a press day, our host takes her to a nearby bar for drinks, nachos, and party games. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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Debuting March 4
Coming March 4, 2026. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected]. If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a review, or tell a pal to check it out. Thanks for listening. - MC
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Briefly Orbiting is a podcast about what happens when ordinary people come in contact with the world's biggest celebrities. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, edited and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, Substack and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at [email protected].
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