PODCAST · comedy
Kind of a Lot with Matt Ruby
by Stereoactive Media
Join comedian and author Matt Ruby for smartfunny™️ deep dives on technology, art, pop culture, spirituality, mindfulness, and more. Matt offers up unique comedic perspectives based on his life as a creator, joke-teller, world traveller, and seeker. Learn more at mattrubycomedy.com ( http://mattrubycomedy.com/ ).Produced by Stereoactive Media ( https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/ )
Episodes
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Men Need to Stop Complaining [MICROSODE]
Comedian Matt Ruby delivers an exactly 150 word mini-essay on how men need to stop blaming others and just man up, already. No more complaining! === - Written and presented by Matt Ruby - Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay for Stereoactive Media https://www.mattrubycomedy.com/...
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We're Never Bored Anymore [MICROSODE]
Comedian Matt Ruby delivers an exactly 150 word mini-essay on how we've replaced all boredom in our lives with endless smartphone-fueled scrolling and slop has left us collectively more anxious, depressed, and lonely. Watch on YouTube or Instagram === - Written and presented by Matt Ruby…
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We Live in Different Timelines [MICROSODE]
Comedian Matt Ruby delivers an exactly 150 word mini-essay on how we're all living in different timelines of opinions and bias that affect our ability to recognize truth and facts and also keep us from understanding each others' perspectives on the world. === - Written and presented by Matt Ruby…
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Ep 39 // The boy who cried "Wow!"
>>> Watch this episode on YouTube. Matt Ruby delves into the enchanting story of Ronan Mattin, a young boy whose spontaneous expression of joy—an exuberant “Wow!”—at a symphonic performance ignites a deeper conversation about authenticity and expression. This particular incident occurred in 2019…
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Ep 38 // The one thing everyone on social media agrees on? Hating the New York Times.
>>> Watch this episode on YouTube. Matt Ruby dives into the ever-controversial world of media bias, particularly focusing on the New York Times and its critics from both the left and the right. This widespread disdain raises a crucial question: is the Times doing its job effectively if it is...
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Ep 37 // Things are getting 'weird' in the 2024 election.
Matt explores the concept of 'weird' in the 2024 presidential election cycle, noting the Democratic Party's rhetorical shift from taking the higher ground to embracing something at least a little bit like rage. He discusses the GOP's cultural vibe and contrasts it with how the left is perceived…
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Ep 36 // Why I wish the Left spoke more like standup comedians...
Matt explores the prevalence of repetitive and trite discourse among some on the left and what they may be able to learn from standup comedians about getting their points across more effectively. He emphasizes the importance of offering original, engaging, and introspective viewpoints while...
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Ep 35 // What I've learned from plants...
Matt embarks on a reflective journey, delving into the profound teachings he's encountered while exploring the world of plant intelligence through, among other things, his experiences with ayahuasca. Discover the valuable lessons in humility, community, and resilience that plants offer, serving…
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Ep 34 // The uncomfortable yet productive kind of pain...
Matt delves into the concept of embracing discomfort as a means of growth and transcendence, suggesting personal experiences where initial discomfort can lead to valuable outcomes. He explores how modern society tends to avoid discomfort, often inflating minor inconveniences into significant...
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Ep 33 // Biden vs. Trump Again: So this is what it feels like to be a vegan at a BBQ joint.
Matt shares his views on the upcoming presidential election rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Maybe, just maybe, it's reality and not the media that makes everyone think Biden is old. And maybe, just maybe, the thought of another Trump presidency, along with the constant shenanigans and...
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Ep 32 // How to criticize Israel without sounding like a moron (or an anti-semite)
A lot of the conversation around the Israel/Palestine conflict goes off the rails when people start confuse the people for the government or anti-semitism for anti-zionism. So with that in mind, Matt offers some tips to keep in mind if you want to mindfully criticize Israel without coming off as...
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Ep 31 // The Truth About What Your Jewish Friends May Be Thinking...
Matt's father was an Israeli who grew up in Palestine back before the state of Israel even existed. He was also reluctantly a tank commander in the Israeli army because he had to serve. Now, Matt brings the perspective of his father, along with his own as he tries to explain how many Jewish…
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Ep 30 // U2 at Sphere is the Nightmare Future of Music
Have you ever gone to a rock (or pop) show and wondered why people pull out their phones to record it instead of just experiencing it? Well, now there's a place seemingly built just for those people. U2, once a band that explicitly criticized big commercialized theatrics (admittedly while...
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Ep 29 // As the saying goes, “a family is a dictatorship ruled over by its sickest member.”
As the saying goes, “a family is a dictatorship ruled over by its sickest member.” Matt describes his first hand experience with this idea by way of his own mother, but also parallels the concept with other organizational structures, from the armed forces to society itself. What lessons can we…
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Ep 28 // A few of the best paragraphs of the year (so far): successful people, naughty hands, and fake news…
From time to time, Matt shares some of his favorite paragraphs of writing he’s come across. In this episode, he and producer J. McVay discuss a few of those paragraphs and the ideas behind them. Featuring passages from the following: “Vicious Traps” by Morgan Housel (Collab Fund) “Phoebe...
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Ep 27 // I see you're taking a Zoom meeting in this coffee shop…
Have you ever been in a coffee shop or other public area when someone gets on a Zoom meeting, plays their music out loud, or does something else that should politely be kept private? Well, Matt has an open letter for all those people about the agreed upon rules of a civil society because it sure...
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Ep 26 // America's divorce settlement: Who gets what?
From time to time, someone proposes the ingenious idea of a so-called national divorce to finally separate blue and red states that, to some, seem irreconcilable in their differences. Sometimes the proposal comes from someone on the right, sometimes someone on the left – and sometimes it’s…
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Ep 25 // "THAT did not age well" and the battle between generations...
“Aging well” is an oxymoron and the future will frown upon all of us. Matt explores the friction between generations that occurs when younger people expect elders to be able to keep up with changing expectations about language, behavior, etc, even as many elders are unreasonable in their refusal…
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Ep 24 // Rubyisms Vol. 3: Infinite Photos, Yoga Wisdom, and Proud Failures
Matt collects aphorisms, mantras, and other brief thoughts that represent lessons he’s learned throughout his life. In this episode, he and producer J. McVay discuss a handful of these so-called “Rubyisms,” the stories behind them, and the deeper truths they’re connected to: We’ll have so many...
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Ep 23 // Rubyisms Vol. 2: Romantic Cynics, Traditions, Beautiful Violence, and Illegal vs. Wrong
Matt collects aphorisms, mantras, and other brief thoughts that represent lessons he’s learned throughout his life. In this episode, he and producer J. McVay discuss a handful of these so-called “Rubyisms,” the stories behind them, and the deeper truths they’re connected to: Cynics are just...
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Ep 22 // Rubyisms Vol. 1: Desire, Inertia, Tension, Prayer, and Drugs vs. Medicine
Matt collects aphorisms, mantras, and other brief thoughts that represent lessons he’s learned throughout his life. In this episode, he and producer J. McVay discuss a handful of these so-called “Rubyisms,” the stories behind them, and the deeper truths they’re connected to: When we ran out of...
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Ep 21 // Something's off with how we talk about psychedelics.
On the heels of the recent psychedelics conference in Denver organized by the MAPS organization – the largest such conference ever held – Matt shares how he thinks psychedelics should actually be treated as they gain wider acceptance as a therapeutic treatment. Maybe it doesn't have to be all...
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Ep 20 // We don't know how to look: On raw power, the jungle, Iggy Pop, and ancient wisdom
A recent story about how a Colombian girl managed to help keep her younger siblings alive while lost in the jungle for months because of “ancestral knowledge” begs the question of how most American kids – or adults, for that matter – might fare under similar circumstances. Matt ponders the ways…
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Ep 19 // Duh, of course you should separate the art from the artist.
Viva compartmentalization! Matt makes the argument that you can blame the messenger while still enjoying the message. Or in other words, maybe you can watch ‘Annie Hall’ or dance to “Ignition (Remix)” without condoning anything that the people who made them may have done in their personal lives....
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Ep 18 // In the End, They Were All Fredo: 10 Thoughts on 'Succession'
With the series finale of 'Succession' recently aired, Matt is breaking format to share some of thoughts on the show, in conversation with producer J. McVay. Together they review the under-appreciated players of the show, the depiction of the rich and supposedly business-savvy, references to...
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Ep 17 // Ditch the hustle and screw the passion: An ode to punching the clock
Despite what the prevailing so-called captains of industry, it’s perfectly fine if your job isn’t your passion. We all have to pay rent and bills, so sometimes it’s just about punching a clock and getting through the day. And as Matt discusses, we also don’t need to build up our day jobs into...
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Ep 16 // Mother's Day was awkward. It always is.
One odd thing about having parents who passed away at a relatively young age is how much you become a downer for the rest of your life when other people bring up parents as a topic. Matt shares his experience as someone who often has to defuse the guilt others seem to have about still having…
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Ep 15 // Tucker Carlson: The Truth is a Terrible Business Model
Fox News recently settled their lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for nearly $800 million, then fired Tucker Carlson. But let’s face it: Fox is unlikely to change its ways and will probably just install another Tucker-like cog in their machine. And will that new cog actually be that different?...
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Ep 14 // Screens, filters, and the land of lies…
“Time on screen” has become the metric that tech companies use to measure success. But “time on screen” seems to really be doing something to our brains – and our society for that matter. Matt suggests there’s a different metric of success for your soul: How long has it been since you last looked...
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Ep 13 // The worse the road, the better the destination…
Matt evangelizes on behalf of the power of ferries, sculpture gardens, shoulder season, and why agendas are for suckers as he offers up 10 travel secrets he’s learned from years of backpacking around the world, all while avoiding the most well-worn roads. Produced by Stereoactive Media
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Ep 12 // Wabi Sabi and the poetry of imperfection…
Wabi Sabi is a philosophy that encourages the acceptance of imperfection and impermanence. As Matt points out, imperfections and impermanence are very often the qualities that make something interesting. And conversely, it’s often our attempts to strive for complete, implacable perfection that...
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Ep 11 // In defense of night owls…
Morning people propaganda is everywhere. Billionaires, star athletes, and other world conquerors are seemingly all evangelists for the tired cliché, “the early bird gets the worm.” But Matt is sick of it, because who wants worms, anyway? Some people just thrive in darkness and are tired of being...
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Ep 10 // How to make weed cookies…
A step-by-step recipe so you won't get fooled again by edibles… Plus a check in about Matt’s special, ‘Substance,’ and how the world of feed-the-beast content creation should be upended to let good work have more time to find an audience. Ingredients for the recipe: 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup...
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Ep 9 // Pay it Backward by Honoring Your Elders
Rick Rubin/Johnny Cash. François Truffaut/Alfred Hitchcock. Quentin Tarantino/John Travolta. We live in a world obsessed with youth and the freshest new faces that come with it – just look at all the “30 Under 30” lists out there. But despite the latent ageism across much of society, as Matt…
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Ep 8 // Tech Folks Are Always Giving Us Futures That Never Happen…
ChatGPT, Bing AI, and similar artificial intelligence bots are seemingly all the rage these days. But the popularity – or, at least, heightened interest – is a symptom of our ongoing naiveté about the future. Matt has thoughts on how we always get sold new futures by tech companies and whether…
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Ep 7 // How therapy-speak turned victimhood into currency...
The language of trauma cracked the code of the attention economy and turned mental health into the new luxury item. Produced by Stereoactive Media
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Ep 6 // His and Hers: Memories of My Parents
Matt shares memories of the two people who influenced his life the most… and just maybe reveals some things about himself along the way. Produced by Stereoactive Media
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Ep 5 // I was not alerted: The most unbelievable things about life before smartphones…
An essay about life pre-iPhone addiction, before maps were an app, and before "Move Fast and Break Things" was an ethos that delivered on its message and didn't care about the consequences. But also, before we could all see how often cops did bad sh*t, or knew how often powerful old men entered...
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Ep 4 // What Tom Petty taught me about songwriting and life…
Tom Petty understood America and that's why he could reach hipsters/hicks, north/south, and coastal elites/NASCAR rednecks alike. Matt gets into his deep love of Petty's music and how it's been a constant in his life. Produced by Stereoactive Media
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Ep 3 // How standup comedy converted me from atheist to Jew…
My journey from hardcore atheist to torah-studying Jew, and how my career in comedy helped get me there... Produced by Stereoactive Media
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Ep 2 // RIP "Always leave ‘em wanting more"
Now it’s hold onto ‘em for as long as you can – and it sucks. On the relative brevity of World Cup matches versus the bloat of Beatles reissues, Art Basel, and Coachella. Whatever happened to the lost art of finding the sweet spot? Produced by Stereoactive Media
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Ep 1 // We keep trading quality for efficiency.
Hand dryers, QR codes, and bluetooth speakers are all more efficient. Also, they suck. An ode to foreplay and taking your time. Produced by Stereoactive Media
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Join comedian and author Matt Ruby for smartfunny™️ deep dives on technology, art, pop culture, spirituality, mindfulness, and more. Matt offers up unique comedic perspectives based on his life as a creator, joke-teller, world traveller, and seeker. Learn more at mattrubycomedy.com ( http://mattrubycomedy.com/ ).Produced by Stereoactive Media ( https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/ )
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Join comedian and author Matt Ruby for smartfunny™️ deep dives on technology, art, pop culture, spirituality, mindfulness, and more. Matt offers up unique comedic perspectives based on his life as a creator, joke-teller, world traveller, and seeker. Learn more at mattrubycomedy.com (...
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