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It is what it is

by Matt Castilla & Amanda Howard

What happens when a young attorney passionate about sports and a musician that works in tech get together? Anything from a mutual love for the saints, food. Politics, and religion is bound to come up. Nothing is off topic. That’s because, it is what it is.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 13: Supreme Court, NFL, and Wildin Out

    In this episode Amanda and Matt discuss the Supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade, Deshaun Watson versus the NFL, and Monkeypox.

  2. Episode 12: We're back folks!

    Matt and Amanda are back and are ready to chat. Join us as we kick off the newest season. We talk about Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets, Elon Musk buying Twitter, Joe Biden's student loan bait, and Kevin Samuels opinion of unmarried women over 35.

  3. Juneteenth is cool and all, but about these reparations though.

    We are back from a hiatus, and we have lots to discus. We talk soda, infrastructure, Miami, and Juneteenth.

  4. Let's talk NFL trades, being submissive in Marriage, and Only Fans.

    Welcome to Season 2! Segments include: Our Podcast of the Week: I am athlete podcast Relationships: Submission and Genetics in Marriage Politics: Texas removing the requirements of Mask Sports: Quarterback Trade Rumors Lifestyle and Entertainment: Only fans account

  5. Being your best self through COVID-19 with Tahari Castilla

    We have a special treat for everyone in this episode! We brought in someone that truly knows and understands what it takes to make positive change for ones health. What better time to have a conversation on how to be your best self than a pandemic. You're gonna want to take some notes on this one...

  6. Chain Reaction

    This was an emergency episode in response to the slaying of George Floyd. Here we discuss the uprisings formerly known as Riots, what it means to be a "Karen", Police Brutality, and the systematic deconstruction of black establishments.

  7. Staying Socially Distant

    Quarantine, opening the country, social distancing, NCAA, and role sports play in this country

  8. Quarantine and Chill

    We’re back! Where did we go? Listen and find out. We talk about Covid-19, being on house arrest, what we hope comes of the Stimulus Package, and what we hope comes out of this situation. Lastly, we talk about stress despite a rocky start to a year.

  9. Was it really worth it Popeyes? How to safely eat a chicken sandwich

    In this episode Amanda and Matt talk about their experience with the chicken sandwich from Popeyes and if it was worth it. Stephen A. Smith made a list, and so did we- our top 5 leaders in sports. MVP picks in the NFL. And trump apparently really would like his African Americans to vote for him…

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  10. Privilege be like that sometimes

    In this episode we discuss the murder of Atatiana Jefferson at the hands of a police officer in Fort Worth, Texas. White privilege and its complexities. And Race within the current white house administration.

  11. Gravity, is what it is. We think.

    In this episode we discuss NFL yet again, Terrance Howard and his “interesting” interview at the Emmy’s, Trump and his flirtation with impeachment, and the Amber Guyger Trial (pre-conviction).

  12. What does the NFL and Kanye have in common? Not much - Episode 2

    In our second episode we talk about more NFL action from our hopes for the NFC South, to Kaepernick, and the drama surrounding Antonio Brown. We also touch on Kanye West and his Sunday Services.

  13. It is, what it is... Episode 1: NFL, NBA, (annnnd you guessed it) Trump

    In this first episode Amanda and Matt discuss when the NFL should get involved in investigations for off-the-field issues. Super Bowl and NBA title picks. MVP picks. And Trump attacks women/immigrants/people of color that are congresswomen again... so a regular Tuesday. Puerto Rico made it in…

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  14. Welcome to “It is, What it is”...

    It’s hard enough balancing the random difficulties of life, without taking a moment to talk out the things happening in the world with your bestie. From Sports, to Politics (Sort of), religion, and movies/romance/music we cover it all. Between an attorney with a diehard love for the Saints and…

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  15. Welcome to the It is What it is Podcast

    Get ready to enjoy the wild ride! Cause it is, what it is.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What happens when a young attorney passionate about sports and a musician that works in tech get together? Anything from a mutual love for the saints, food. Politics, and religion is bound to come up. Nothing is off topic. That’s because, it is what it is.

HOSTED BY

Matt Castilla & Amanda Howard

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What happens when a young attorney passionate about sports and a musician that works in tech get together? Anything from a mutual love for the saints, food. Politics, and religion is bound to come up. Nothing is off topic. That’s because, it is what it is.

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It is what it is is created and hosted by Matt Castilla & Amanda Howard.
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