Grinding Teeth

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet Tom Cintula. Join them as they discuss superheroes as an entry into art, burning the creative candle at both ends, and poetry as a form of therapy. Tom: @cintulatom Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet Alison Lubar. Join them as they discuss the intimate relationship between visual art and poetry, the importance of joy in the poem, finding connection to family roots, and the challenges (and bliss) of growing up biracial/mixed Asian in mostly-white spaces. Alison’s website Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet Ashley Howell Bunn. Join them as they discuss high school poetry clubs, students rebelling against AI in favor of analog information and authenticity, and finding inner peace through living a life you never imagined you could have. Ashley’s book: burning, breaking, building Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with artist/poet Oliver Archibald. Join them as they discuss graffiti as a gateway to artistic expression, the love of wasting a whole day making beats, and how comic books shape a neurodivergent reading experience. Oliver: @headxtrip Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nicole Treska. Join them as they discuss mastering haiku at age seven, the struggle to fictionalize true stories, and why it’s important for MFA programs to offer their students good sandwiches. Nicole: nicoletreska.com Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

In this special bonus episode, matt introduces a new segment: Bonus Bites. For the inaugural installment, he sits down with C. (Constantine Jones) to revisit a topic from their first conversation—the 1979 sci-fi/horror classic Alien. Together, they explore queer readings of this feminist classic, ask the question “Who is Allen Ripley?”, and hear C. read from a poetic piece inspired by the film. C. (Constantine Jones): @storiesandnoise Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet/writer/musician Holden Davies. Join them as they discuss chasing the high of horror, taking that one poetry class in college that completely changes your writing, and the full circle journey of reforming your teenage band in your 30s. Holden: Haushinka Bandcamp Holden's Insta: @haushinka1226 Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with hybrid poet H.E. Fisher. Join them as they discuss the journey to find a writing community, falling into film work in New York City, and the joys of being a late bloomer. H.E. Fisher: HEFISHER Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with tattoo artist Anna Rawr. Join them as they discuss an obsession with drawing eyes and hands, rediscovering artistic practice in the middle of the pandemic lockdown, and how welding and tattooing are intrinsically connected.Anna: @annarawr_inkAnna’s shop: @eveningstartattooShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nick Otte. Join them as they discuss performing in musical theater as an introduction to creative life, literature as a form of compelling entertainment, and a whole lot of talk about a shared obsession of Stephen King.Nick: nickotte.comNick’s Writing: “A Thing On Dad” (Arts & Letters): https://artsandletters.gcsu.edu/a-thing-on-dad/“Inheritance” (Tahoma Literary Review):https://tahomaliteraryreview.com/selections/inheritance/“I Miss Music. That’s Why I Quit Streaming.” (I-D magazine):  https://i-d.co/article/why-i-quit-spotify-physical-media/Show: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Dr. Chelsea Tanner, professional flutist and educator. Join them as they discuss interior design as a gateway to artistic expression, self expression and identity through the flute, and how imposter syndrome affects all of us.Chelsea: @_chelseatannerShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is conversation with legendary drummer Gus Morgan aka Destroy. Join them as they discuss their childhood love of Julie Andrews, traveling the country on a tour bus at age 18, and why it’s so important for kids to spend years making bad music in their bedrooms instead of chasing fame.Show: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Molly Turner. Join them as they discuss the cutthroat sport known as speech and debate, the importance of young adult literature, and why Buffy is the best show ever!Molly: @themollyturnerTurn of the Century: @turnofthecenturypodShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with James Reilly. Join them as they discuss  making childhood song and dance videos, growing up in a small town diy scene, and choosing healthcare over touring for a living.James: Everythings_gone_green_89.3fmShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Hunter Hodkinson. Join them as they discuss being a childhood loner, writing to impress your high school teacher crush, and the joys (and pitfalls) of publishing two chapbooks back to back. Hunter: @hunterhodkinsonOrder Hunter’s books: Mean Gays and A Body for Someone’s Rich Son to RuinShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is conversation with poet Susan Michele Coronel. Join them as they discuss childhood writing, their mutual love of Beat poetry, and weaving the lessons learned from performance into writing more confident poems.Order Susan’s book, In the Needle, A WomanShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Joe Nasta. Join them as they discuss choose your own adventure style daydreams, the confusing aspects of performative masculinity contests, and accepting all that the universe provides.Joe: @roflcoptermcgeeShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Kevin Foote. Join them as they discuss drawing as an introduction to creative expression, finding one’s voice through singing in the church choir, and the journey to find a place to call home.Kevin: @feastsonfooteSouth Broadway Press: @southbroadwaypressShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas 

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Jared Harel. Join them as they discuss childhood dreams of basketball stardom, the ups and downs of teaching through a pandemic, and the exciting art of revising a poem.Jared: @jaredharelShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet john compton. Join them as they discuss the lack of readings in Kentucky, Fanny Howe launching his career, and unwillingness to play games within the publishing industry.john: @poet_johncomptonLinktree: https://linktr.ee/poetjohncomptonShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with DJ Nemat Nasser. Join them as they discuss boy-coded classic American literature, being an out and proud band geek, and the unfortunate death of big band music.DJ: @davidnn6Show: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is in conversation with Peter Milne Greiner. Join them as they discuss middle school writing clubs in western Massachusetts, combining poetry with ambient noise rock, and they posit the most important question of all: will Gen Z ever “discover” Soul Coughing?Peter: @qpmgqShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is in conversation with Ricky J. Duarte. Join them as they discuss childhood Disney parades, the long winding road to recovery, and which Michael Myers mask is truly scary. Ricky: @rickrtreatShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is in conversation with Shamecca Harris. Join them as they discuss the poetry of hip hop lyrics, navigating nervous breakdowns, and the ever-present struggle to monetize writing. Shamecca: @auntiemeccaShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is in conversation with KRISTINE ESSER SLENTZ. Join them as they discuss the life-changing brilliance of Dorthy Parker, Indianapolis as an identity, and go behind the scenes and hear the history of the live artist series they co-founded, Adverse Abstraction. KRISTINE: @keslentzShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is in conversation with Laura Salvatore. Join them as they discuss the poetry of Shel Silverstein, studying art history as a form of rebellion, and the joys of running a live reading series. Laura: @the_laura_auraShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas 

This week the tables are turned on matt as he is interviewed by former guest C. (Constantine Jones). Join them as they discuss smelling library books, 90s alternative music lore, and intertwining the queer self with the artist self.C. @storiesandnoisematt: @norocknrollfunShow: @grindingteethpodMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is in conversation with Kristin Noriega. Join them as they chat about the violation of having your journal read by your parents, chewing gum on MTV, and the importance of a creative community while dealing with mental illness. Watch Kristin's short film When You're Gone here.Show: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is in conversation with Natasha Herring. Join them as they discuss painted jeans, imaginary dogs, and adapting an unfinished screenplay into a novel.Natasha: @natashaherring_ownyourstoryNatasha's poetryShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is in conversation with Joey Koneko. Join them as they discuss growing up in the early 2000s New York music scene, teenage band antics, and the intertwined nature of politics and art.Show: @grindingteethpodJoey: @konekolandmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is in conversation with Aida Zilelian. Join them as they chat about childhood cemetery obsessions, playing acoustic rock at CB's Gallery in the 90's, and learning the challenging art of storytelling. Aida: @aidazilelianShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week I am in conversation with Robert Balun. Join us as we discuss screamo lyrics, the distinction between science fiction and horror, and the embarrassing books we read in our youth. Robert: @99rbalun Show: @grindingteethpod Host: @norocknrollfunmattgahler.com Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week I am in conversation with Caits Meissner. Join us as we discuss childhood drawings, the art of clowning, and the anxiety and joy of being middle aged. This episode covers it all!Caits: @thecaitsshowGriding Teeth: @grindingteethpodHost: @norocknrollfun

C (Constantine Jones):IG: @storiesandnoiseWebsite: storiesandnoise.com Grinding Teeth:IG: @grindingteethpodHost IG: @norocknrollfunWebsite: mattgahler.com Music by Matthew O. Thomas Episodes drop every other Tuesday. Subscribe now so you don't miss one!

Welcome to Grinding Teeth: A Podcast About The Creative Journey. This is an introduction to the show. Full length interviews will be coming soon. Episodes will drop every other Tuesday. Show IG: @grindingteethpodHost IG: @norocknrollfunWebsite: mattgahler.comMusic by Matthew O. Thomas