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Matt Storrs explains how his attempts to innovate and advance language have been stymied by those less linguistically adventurous. Comedian and linguistic expert Myq Kaplan tells Matt that what he got wrong was the idea that people get things wrong. There's a whole lot of unpacking of language and how it develops. Matt also unpacks how his father deliberately sang incorrect song lyrics to him for years. They talk about garden sentences and morphemes. They mix their metaphors!Their interaction is so insightful that it might advance language more than the works of Shakespeare and Chuck Tingle Learn More and find Myq:Myqkaplan.substack.com @myqkaplan Myq's albums are available on various streaming platforms.Myqkaplan.comHis book “heart brain art train” is available on his websiteDry Bar special is at drybarcomedy.com/myqk and the promo code MYQKAPLAN will get people a free month of Dry Bar subscriptionHis special “small dork and handsome” is on Amazon

Matt Storrs does everything he can to take down the "big go bag" industry. Disaster preparedness expert Patrick Hardy commends Matt on his disaster knowledge and shares some helpful tips on how to prepare for the unexpected. How it's the small disasters for which you really have to prepare.The bug out bag tasting menuHow to address natural, technology, security, and common disasters. How dates can become major disasters if you don't watch out and carry an emergency kit. Leaarn More:https://disasterpatrick.com/

Matt Storrs explains how having sex in a city tends to be more enjoyable than sex in rural areas. Performer, producer, and Sex and the City expert Bailey Swilley (@heybailay) kindly explains that Matt Carrie Bradshaw is more than an inspiration for a Pokestop. How to gauge the success of a date based on the vibes of the restaurant's waitstaff. How can you cash in on your friend's romantic failings in your own internet or newspaper column? Learn more: GIMME A SIGN! on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 pm!Caveat: http://caveat.nyc/events/gimme-a-sign-4-1-2025Website: https://www.baileyswilley.com

Matt Storrs explains how Starry Night by Vincet Van Gogh started out as a set of prints and merchandise and only later became a painting.  Independent curator, Ann Shafer, kindly tells Matt that he has a great sense of the spirt of the art world but he's mostly backwards in his understandings. Why gettign a museum membership is one of the first things you shuld do upon moving to a new city. Mat explains the concerning trend of people tring to lick paintings to gain connection to artists. How scratch and sniff paintings have become increasingly popular in the modern art climate. Like always, it somehow relates back to Martin Luther and capitalism. Learn More:Powerhouse Arts: Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair https://www.brooklynprintfair.org/https://www.platemarkpodcast.com/https://linktr.ee/annshafer?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ0hPGsPx7Q1sDkcy9rY4UOCnocKKBAk12IDXoeYcXDZtd4iciWL-_h2aY_aem_ztbT7-jJYVutvklzIfFh-g

Matt Storrs explains how wedding planning has deep ties to the mafia.Expert wedding planner Ashley Jackson (@timelessdreamevents) corrects matt and details how wedding planning is more than having a good spreadsheet and "knowing a guy."How many wedding venues have started putting in Mcdonald's play areas to keep children occupied? Matt gives a surprisingly accurate explanation of the origin of the mafia. Why you should tell Matt if his hair looks bad.If you're at a wedding with Matt, he's got your back and your femur. How the mark of a great DJ is how many bones break on the dance floor. Learn More:https://timelessdreamevents.com

Matt Storrs explains how it can be helpful to hire repair people who also happen to be paranormal investigators. That way if there isn't a practical solution to your electrical problem they can communicate with the spirits causing the issue. Expert in ghosts and the paranormal, Rebecca Williamson (https://cambrehouse.com/) rates Matt's understanding is pretty accurate, though most don't have access to Ikea sheets. What to do (and how to capitalize) if you find out your wedding venue is haunted. How knowing the types of haunting might be the difference between a good wedding and something much more macabre.

Matt Storrs explains the details how the wheel was created to play the game Round Net aka Spike Ball.Ben Dantowitz corrects Matt that the sport originated more recently in 1989 and has been growing ever since. How Round Net helps solve the third space problem around the United States by bringing people together.Why isn't human skin the first choice for those looking for elasticity? How roundnet can help you understand physics and how to hunt crocodiles. Learn More:Ben Dantowitz has over a decade of experience in roundnet ranging across sports administration, event management, community building, video production, and yes, even playing when he gets the chance. For more from him, check out his YouTube channel (the channel work varies as much as his involvement). https://www.youtube.com/@bdantowitz/videosIf there's just one thing to check out, it's this 2024 Documentary inspired by sports documentaries like "Break Point" and "Drive to Survive" that he co-executive produced for ESPNU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vCtQHlmGrk\

Matt Storrs explains that boudoir (furniture) photography originated with people trying to reveal secret revolver compartments. Alicia Schmidt (@buxomboudoir) gives Matt a C- due to him getting sidetracked about hiding sacks of gold. They discuss how people and NOT furniture tend to be the subjects of boudoir photography.Learn More:Buxom Boudoir is Wisconsin’s only full service, body affirming boudoir studio on Lake Michigan. The studio advocates for diversity, making sessions at Buxom Boudoir a joyful experience for all shapes, sizes, races, sexualities and physical abilities. Photographer Alicia Schmitt is continually striving to create healing body image shoots for her clients by learning more about body neutrality and self love. She passes this education on to her clients, making a session at Buxom Boudoir so much more than just a photo shoot. This is a celebratory, healing experience that will forever change the way you feel about your body.www.buxomboudoir.comwww.instagram.com/buxomboudoirwww.facebook.com/buxomboudoirwww.tiktok.com/@buxomboudoirwww.pinterest.com/wisconsinboudoir

Matt Storrs details how to scam your local sandwich shop with rare coins for sandwiches and profit.The Silver Picker (https://thesilverpicker.com/) gives matt 10% accuracy for enthusiasm.How can you find a uranium dime from 1977 and get into the dangerous side of coin collecting?Matt describes how by collecting the right gold coins you can learn the secrets of alchemy.How to avoid scams when getting into a new hobby.The joy you can feel after discovering a family member's coin collection.How coins are physically and metaphorically slippery.Plus, Matt compliments the ethics of his listeners.Learn More:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQMSG5hAo7ghn_VcCL_GKw

Matt Storrs explains how we have wildlife filmmakers to thank for coming up with the idea for Nerds Rope and Gummy Clusters. Shannon Malone-deBenedictis (https://www.padlincreative.com/) gives Matt a 30-40% accuracy rating and agrees that animals are divas. Why it might be unexpectedly dangerous to be a production assistant on a remote wildlife filmmaking shoot. Matt reveals the 13th most common injury for trail walkers and hikers. How to access roadkill in Nordic countries to improve your carnivore filming chances. The fine line between bear proofing and human proofing. How to not get mistaken for Bigfoot.

Matt Storrs explains the importance of having a "home" body so that you can always have security. Expert Brandyn Jenkins ( www.homebodyfriends.com) explains that "Comfort is key for every Homebody" and that jumping between different bodies might not be the best thing for you. Matt details the importance of adequate contracts when agreeing to lease or lease out your body to prospective users. How we're more than just a skin suit but also a skeleton and circulatory system. How to find something that makes you feel at home, whether that's in your house or at your campsite.

Matt Storrs explains how banning books that are boring might be a better option than banning books that make you question your values. Book-banning expert and author Ryan Estrada, (ryanestrada.com) details how many of the people trying to ban books haven't so much as read the title, let alone the books they want to ban. They discuss how a small set of people backed by private schools have taken to school boards and public hearings to cause a literary ruckus. Plus, book-burning safety recommendations given that ink has a dangerously sweet smell. Matt explains how book burnings can easily get out of control and how keeping a fire extinguisher on hand is important. Matt explains that the original fanfiction was William Shakespeare trying to build off of Christopher Marlowes' work.

Matt Storrs details the growing South American trend of elective body procedures, like the Uruguayan Spine Elongation and Tail Attachment. Medical tourism expert Rebecca Housley (https://www.transformativeescapes.com/), explains thatMatt doesn't fully understand the "tourism" portion of medical tourism. They discuss the growing trends of medical tourism and how people should be wary of medical procedures performed on tugboats. How can you get your hairline readjusted in Turkey and get free saran wrap for the trip home? How elective surgery is covered in maritime waters. ( be sure to go beyond the bays) How Argentina has set itself apart on the world's stage by leading the way in calf reduction surgeries.

Matt Storrs digs into the mysterious origins of crypto in the myths of old. Comedian and crypto expert Viv Ford (@vivford) notes that Matt knows a lot of key terms but doesn't seem to know much about actual crypto. Matt explains how building blocks with fabric tape can be chained together so you can build and not lose any under the couch. How the Catholic church backed Doge. Decentralization of Web 3 and cryptocurrencies and how that will reshape our future. How web 3 is like the book of Mormon.

Matt Storrs explains how rubbing your birthstone into the fur and skin of your astrological sign can infuse the stone with unexpected energy. Comedian and astrology expert Tom Achilles (@tomachilles) gives Matt a 75% rating for accuracy. They discuss how rubbing stones into different animals can supercharge the stone's powers. To make your resume stand out, include your astrological information next to your education information. This will show that you're a good cultural fit. The lesser-known forms of astrology from Norwegian culture. Plus, Matt details one of his most embarrassing moments from college. Learn More: https://www.tomachilles.com/

Matt Storrs explains that Xena Warrior Princess was the first introduction to BDSM for a whole generation. Sex educator, an occasional pro dom, a fetish wrestler, the world record holder for volume squirting, and an expert on all things sex and BDSM, Lola Jean (@lolajeandotcom) rates Matt's accuracy at 40-60% How the Song of Solomon helped foot fetishists come confidently into the light. Was Jesus the original Brat? How kink can close the loop on our insecurities. How Dungeons and Dragons create transferable skills to kink. Learn More: Lolajean.com 7daysofdomination.com

Matt Storrs details the intriguing and fascinating tax evasion tactics of the Real Housewives series. Writer, Comedian, and Real Housewives expert, Bobby Hankinson (@bobbyhank) gives Matt 2.75 out of 5 bottles of rosé for accuracy. Matt explains how many of tthe Real Housewives have illustrious educational resumes and have prolific voice-over work. Matt and Bobby come up with what could be the next big collector's item: Real Housewives Action Figures. Matt details a very special unaired episode of Bluey about income inequality, guest starting some of the Real Housewives. How the Real Housewives is not unlike pro wrestling. How The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is nearly perfect television. Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kweendom-tickets-1015841077007 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733568263/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_G42TTD85DB41N5AH5WWM More from Matt: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs

Matt Storrs explains how building an Earthship is not unlike living a real-world Animal Crossing. Comedian and Earthship builder, Chad Riden, tells Matt that he's surprisingly accurate! They discuss what got Chad interested in Earth SHips and sustainable building. Much like life, the first step of building an Earth Ship is cleaning up what people left behind. How to vanquish your enemies in the state legislature really great sustainable architecture There has always been a human drive to create sustainable ships and the associated cults. Find graffiti artists to make your house look spiffy. Mat details his minimal understanding of how to use a sun oven. Learn More: Chad Riden lives on the Taos County, New Mexico (USA!) high desert mesa where he is building a sustainable, off the grid compound with some awesome friends. Want to help? Give him a yell. @ChadRiden https://ChadRiden.comhttps://linktr.ee/chadriden #earthships #mattsplaining #sustainable #sustainablebuilding #chadriden #mattstorrs #animalcrossing #mansplaining

Matt Storrs explains casting movies has effectively become like Money Ball but for Glen Powell in wet white t-shirts. Expert, Jaquan Kelsor (Acthound) explains how the casting process has gone through a metamorphosis in the last two decades. How technology has made breaking into the creative arts more welcoming and manageable. How to learn who to trust in the acting business, one program at a time. Matt explains how to break actors down into the component parts of their most iconic scenes. How casting a movie is not unlike adding balsamic vinegar to ice cream or melons. Learn More: https://acthound.com/ https://linktr.ee/acthound https://instagram.com/acthound

Matt Storrs explains how scientific progress has stilted in addressing mosquito-based diseases like dengue fever due to the inability to create new drinks with quinine-type additives. PhD student in microbiology, Eva (eva_like_foreva), explains that treatments and preventatives are much more complex than Matt understands. Matt details the many reasons he dislikes tonic (It tastes like poison, has a strange mouth feel, and has too much sugar for how bad it tastes) How Maleria inspired the creation of the dance the merengue. How foam parties started with good intentions but are ultimately just a good way to get a rash. Learn more: https://www.lifelinemusical.com/ https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/index.html https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/

Matt Storrs explains how sandwich culture began in ancient Rome and speaks blasphamy about what should be considered a sandwich. Actor, comedian, and expert in the art of sandwiches, Chris Calagero (@RealChrisCal) rates Matt's accuracy as two tomato slices out of five. Chris takes him to task for his multiple blasphemous sandwich takes. How have the normal conventions of what "bread" are thrown into the wind? How restaurants have deceived customers by adding the "handhelds" section. The dangers of a wet sandwich and when getting a little wet is necessary. How having a great sandwich can be like taking hallucinogens Matt details how he's used Fig Jam to build friendships. The proper way to add avocado to a sandwich. Plus a shout-out to Chris' favorite sandwich shop in Brooklyn, Defonte's. Learn More: https://music.apple.com/us/album/husky-boy/1754277881

Matt Storrs explains how getting known as a "haunted" location resembles being featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Paranormal Investigation expert Dash K (@DashKwiatkowsk // youtube.com/@teamliminal) gives Matt seven or eight ectoplasmic discharges out of 10 for accuracy. How ghosts and millennials are more similar than you'd expect. Dash explains how people don't even have to die for a place to become haunted. How is the culinary worldn't that different from the paranormal world? Matt details what we can learn from the documentary "American Horror Story." How it's important to be sex-positive, especially in the afterlife. Learn More: Team Liminal investigation of the Bell Witch Haunting in Tennessee. youtube.com/@teamliminal https://seedandspark.com/fund/liminalshow#story https://linktr.ee/liminaltv

Matt Storrs explains how hazelnut Kinder Hippos could be the secret to a good cancer diet. Francesca (@francesca_the_dietitian) rates Matt's knowledge of cancer nutrition at 50% of the daily value. How to recognize a fad or cult diet. How to treat and educate people going thorugh one of the most difficult times of their lives. How Matt got scurvy in college. Learn More: https://www.cookforyourlife.org/ https://www.oncologynutrition.org/home

Matt Storrs explains how Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous helped fuel the POG trend of the 90s. In the interest of rigorous honesty, Patrick Holbert ( @theholbertreport) breaks it to Matt that very little of what he said was accurate. How sobriety can create new space for people to find unexpected skills Why do humans love to receive circular tokens? How to make a living amends to those you wronged but don't think you should see again. Why so many bass guitarists are in recovery? How to get casinos to honor your sobriety chips Learn More: To see more of Patrick, check out his website www.patrickholbert.com where he posts videos and blogs from his latest shows and projects. Also give him a follow on Instagram @theholbertreport for updates on the release of his debut album & special coming out in late summer.

Matt Storrs explains how multiple religious texts foresaw the coming of Taylor Swift and how she is not unlike Perseus from Greek Myth. Poet and Swiftie expert, Gigi Bella (@gigibellag) gives Matt a gold star for knowing a surprising amount about Taylor's lore. The growing occult and druidic influences at Taylor's concerts and how they help unite people. Fairy circles build community and freedom of dance. How the emotional landscape of Taylor Swift is obviously significant. The inherent magic in being in a space with strangers and connecting immediately emotionally and intellectually. The communal connection that Taylor taps into in humanism and feminism. Plus, how to appreciate your artists honestly and as people. Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/gigibellag/ https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/big-feelings https://www.gofundme.com/f/get-big-feelings-to-the-edinburgh-fringe-festival https://www.tiktok.com/@tessdear

In the 100th EPISODE of Mattsplaining, Matt Storrs explains how you should have the freedom of speech to say what you want free from consequences. Attorney, and absolutely not your attorney, Reena, lets Matt know he was astonishingly inaccurate considering he went to law school. She quickly corrects Matt's misunderstandings and highlights some of the most famous First Amendment cases including "Bong Hits For Jesus." Matt makes a shocking revelation about Benjamin Franklin and his yard full of bodies. The little-known American right to get the gout and to spread misinformation about the gout. How the United States milk lobby helped usher in the Freedom of Speech and the tradition of shouting in the street. Matt pulls out an impression that's highly specific to one Constitutional Law class and is shockingly spot on. Plus, Matt DOES NOT advocate for taking Margaritaville by force.

Matt Storrs explains how we have British secret agents to thank for our weather stability. Comedian and weather expert Matt Micheletti explains how governments might not increase temperatures to sell air conditioners. How Scottish men contain multitudes and maybe our best chance of survival. They discuss the viability of cloud seeding and dropping nuclear weapons inside of hurricanes. How virgin sacrifice was the original form of weather control.

Matt Storrs explains how all writing is ultimately to serve dinner party conversation. Author and musician, Mishka Shubaly (@mishkashubaly), gets comfortable before giving Matt a brief but thorough overview of the writing process. Keeping notes of your ideas can be helpful, especially if you only check them after forgetting the context of when you wrote time. A Cam Cameo! How many modern crime dramas are updates to the Beowulf and Grendel story. What a pair of shoes can tell you about your characters. Matt comes up with a billion-dollar idea for a puffin salt-bank robber novel. Matt reveals his sordid history with toe shoes and Crocs Learn more: http://www.mishkashubaly.com/ After receiving an expensive MFA in Fiction from Columbia University, Mishka Shubaly promptly realized he was more interested in playing music in dive bars than writing. He lived out of a Toyota minivan for a year, touring non-stop, and shared the stage with artists like The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and The Decemberists among others. He’s become a cult favorite, opening nationally for comedy iconoclast Doug Stanhope, penning the soundtrack for The Unbookables documentary, and headlining the Altercation Punk Comedy Tour. Adrian Grenier played drums for a new single and Shubaly’s most recent record “Coward’s Path” has won praise from Johnny Depp and Joe Perry.

Matt Storrs explains how arm wrestling competitions are surprisingly similar to getting the right mindset to succeed in golf and life. Matt Stilwell (@mattstilwellcoaching) gives Matt a 30-40% accuracy rating and details how a positive mindset can help you in all facets of life including your golf game. How using cat and dog training techniques can improve your short game. Matt somehow brings up William Howard Taft again and ends up making a good point (though it might not be an accurate point). What the documentary film Happy Gilmore can teach us about keeping a positive outlook. Who knows what might be in store in the sequel on Netflix? Having the right mindset could have prevented that officer from being dragged trying to stop PGA tour golfer Scottie Scheffler's car. Learn More: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/matthew.stilwell.3 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-stilwell-coaching/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mattstilwellcoachingPositive Golf Mindset Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-stilwell-coachingWebsite:www.mattstilwellcoaching.com  More from Matt Storrs: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs

Matt Storrs explains how rec league softball can help medical students skip months of their residencies. How to set up a triage in the outfield of a softball game. Comedian John Rosenberger (@johnjohnsaphenomenon), gives Matt a stand-up triple for accuracy. John explains how rec league softball can be a method to make new friends and join a community. How the built-in communication can help foster building new friendships. Plus, how bar sponsorships make the games have higher stakes and higher blood alcohol levels.

Matt Storrs explains how yard boat hunting developed to circumvent the draconian hunting rules of various municipalities. Comedian and Yard Boat Hunting Commissioner, Amy Blackwell (@amyblackwellcomedy), gives Matt his lowest accuracy rating yet. How using bureaucracy to your benefit allows you to hunt year round. How being arrested in a yard boat can allow you to make a "sovereign citizen defense" in court. How yard boats can be an indicator of people's political leanings and their willingness to vote. Matt reveals the identity of the first Yard Boat owner! All today on Mattsplaining! Learn more: https://linktr.ee/Amyblackwellcomedy More from Matt: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs

Matt Storrs explains how coloring books have become all the rage in the therapy community over the last several years. Susan Day (@mindfulartstherapy) lets Matt know that mindful arts therapy can go well beyond coloring books into various art mediums. Why the lack of smocks led to a lack of adult artistic connections How phrenology started as a coloring project and got wildly misinterpreted. Learn more: https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/ More from Matt: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs

Matt Storrs explains how roller derby is truly America's greatest pastime and the easiest way to expose the authoritarian government. Author and expert Elizabeth Holden (@elizabethh_wi) notes Matt may not have all of his information in line. How the Kentucky Derby influenced modern roller derby. Matt details unexpected uses of yoga mats. The invigorating ability to name oneself and the transformative nature of choosing one's name. Learn More: MIGHTY MILLIE NOVAK https://www.elizabeth-holden.com/books.html Madison Roller Derby and Madison, Wisconsin https://www.madisonrollerderby.org/ More from Matt: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs

Matt Storrs speaks to one of his heroes director David Lynch (all thanks to actor and comedian Tristan Miller ( @TristanJMiller)) about what it's like to BE David Lynch. A very real Mr. Lynch explains how hair is one of the things on your body you can control and that isn't painful. David Lynch becomes aware of how prominent his hair styling has become in Brooklyn. How we have David Lynch to thank for how good Star Wars is on TV. How to identify a crust punk. How to become an amateur meteorologist. Learn More: https://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/ More from Tristan: https://www.caveat.nyc/events/manic-impressive-5-4-2024 https://tristanmiller.substack.com/ https://linktr.ee/TristanJMiller

Matt Storrs explains how the team-building exercises of the past can be repurposed for union organizing. Kristin Lytie (@kristinlytie) notes that Matt's understanding would get him to 40% of a strike authorization vote. How laser tag led to multiple union uprisings in the late 90s and caused the downfall of laser tag arenas. How to deal with union reps that are set in their old ways of doing things including Word Perfect and Word 98. Plus, an untapped market for renovating union halls. Learn More: https://labornotes.org/ More from Kristin Lytie (@kristinlytie) : https://linktr.ee/burnthisrecords?lt_utm_source=lt_admin_share_link#379095083 More from Matt: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs

Matt Storrs explains how ghosts pick the best vessel to possess to tell your story. Story Architect Birgit Itse sets Matt straight on what ghostwriting really is. What to do if you possess the wrong human and need additional help telling your story? What architecture can tell us about stories? https://birgit-itse.com/news/events/

Matt Storrs explains how cultural differences can be brought down by growing plants together. Cormac Harkin of Vine Permaculture educates Matt about how permaculture is for everyone. How to attract heavy metal bands with a simple soil sample. In addition how to remove heavy metals that don't inspire new kinds of music. How to plant and garden based on your energy level and how to keep up with it. The benefits of sacrificial gardening to protect the plants are most important to you. Plus, how supporting your local CSA farmers can benefit your local music scene. Learn More: Learn to grow: www.vinepermaculture.com   Podcast for Permaculture Professionals: www.vinepermaculture.com/podcast More from Matt: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs

Matt Storrs reveals his shockingly accurate knowledge of pigeons and the circulatory system of toucans. Sriracha the Pigeon, of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York, USA, Earth, fills in Matt's knowledge with the first-wing experience of what it's like to be a pigeon in today's New York. Learning the best techniques to care for your broodkin, of any species. How some landlords in NY are planning to reintroduce carrier pigeons to ensure eviction notices get delivered. Plus, the romance and magic of communicating by pigeon. How pigeons' legacy of military service has inspired generations. Why pigeons were blamed for the Great Depression. Where you can get the newest trend: Pigeon Milk. Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/bobandsammic/ More from Matt: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs https://mattstorrs.substack.com/

Matt Storrs explains that chairs don't need to be limited to four legs and how ever since there were humans we have had chairs. Comedian and chair expert Jack Simon Grey (@jacksimonsayslaugh) gives Matt a failing grade but commends Matt on what he was able to come up with. The origin of the word "chairman" and how it relates to the oldest profession. How IKEA has moved the world forward about what chairs and furniture can be. How for a time Matt had no furniture other than velvet beanbags. What Batman can teach us about the history of chairs. How the Barcelona World's Fair helped reshape the furniture world. Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/avcomedyclub/ https://99percentinvisible.org/ https://www.constellationcomedy.com/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seinfelding-a-free-comedy-open-mic-with-bass-noises-and-a-brick-wall-tickets-863021639957?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios More from Matt: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs https://mattstorrs.substack.com/

Matt Storrs explains what John Wick can tell us about recognizing the need for a sabbatical. Career Break Expert, Katrina McGee (@ kmcgheecoaching) gives Matt a surprising 75% accuracy rating. How to recognize the signs that you need time away from work. How to learn to set boundaries with employers and find what works best for you. Plus, the importance of learning how to swim can lead you to community involvement and a best-selling book series. Learn more: https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/45-epic-things-to-do-on-a-career-break More from Matt: https://linktr.ee/mtstorrs https://www.frigid.nyc/event/6897:619/

Matt Storrs explains how Final Fantasy 7 provides the framework to be the ideal "male." This includes such characteristics as wearing purple, being 5'7", and having a giant sword. Comedian and expert Joe Bates pushes back on Matt's analysis indicating the complexity of the gameplay and characterization of the much beloved Final Fantasy 7 and the remakes. How the character CId caused a whole generation of kids to pick up smoking. Matt gets called out for his botanist energy. How director Eli Roth chose his name. How going to therapy is often a better option than trying to take over the world. Plus, alpha males and their tendency to have predispositions to their mothers. Plus, how far a big sword and swearing can take you. Learn more:https://linktr.ee/tiagmpod https://linktr.ee/joebatescomedy

Matt Storrs explains how to find alternative sources of calcium to stave off osteoporosis related to menopause. Expert and The Menopause Guru, Jeanne Andrus, can't speak to Matt's tips related to "bone water" (Topo Chico) but she offer's significant insights. How there is a direct relationship between the increase need for calcium and the cost increase of Topo Chico. The significant judo community among menopausal women. How judo and fight clubs can offer more than just physical fitness but also emotional support. Learn more: https://menopause.guru/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-matters/id1689527177 https://menopausebooks.com/

Matt Storrs explains how getting staffed on The Bachelor can set you up for the entire year and how they follow even the eliminated contestants. Writer and comedian Alyse McGuigan (@alysemcg) patiently listens as Matt explains what he would do if he were the bachelor with "Muppet Dad Energy." Will Alyse give Matt a rose for accuracy? How the Bachelor and Bachelorette come up with all the ideas for their dates. Matt commemorates the contestants lost in the dunes and the associated documentary "A Dune for Love." How having ~15 bodies can do wonders for the charities of Southern California. Plus, how the Golden Bachelor can cure cynicism.

Matt Storrs explains how he was confused about how Meteor Crater burned down. He didn't know holes in the ground could burn. Slow Travel expert, Robyn Dirk, (@ 2emptypassports), can't confirm the flammability of Arizona holes. However, she provides insight into mindful and deliberate travel. The importance of keeping your passport current. Matt recounts sampling authentic Irish cuisine with Guinness and Mongolian BBQ in Dublin. How to use organizational skills to overcome the lack of a passport. How to dig deeper and discover what makes a place unique. Learn More: twoemptypassports.com

Matt Storrs explains how hiring a lawyer to make amends is a better option than apologizing to those you wrong before you die. Death Dula, Jill McClennen (@endoflifeclarity) kindly explains that Matt doesn't know what he's talking about. Matt assures his prior paramours that the dates at Applebees were due to reservation mixups and not due to his love of the Club Applebees rewards program. How avoiding the concept that you're going to die while maxing out your credit cards is the best way to address a terminal illness. Plus tips on speaking to your loved one and finding the things you really want during the end of life. Learn More: https://www.endoflifeclarity.com https://m.facebook.com/endoflifeclarity

Matt Storrs reveals his family history of candle making and the dangers of Silver Dollar City. Candle-making expert, storyteller, and comedian Bryan Berlin (@berlination) rates Matt's knowledge of candle making between "full-size candle and burning ash." How soy and whale fat candles are the hottest things. Matt has not filled a human skull with sand art. He promised it was a glass skull. How Jeff Stanley can help you learn to make candles and save you during the pandemic. How anything, even a computer can become a candle holder. Plus, what to do if your therapist takes up your hobby, but doesn't follow safety or scent mixing guidelines.

Matt Storrs explains the trade-off between hallucinations and heavy metal poisoning from the wild mushrooms in the New York City area. Expert in mycology and mushrooms, Adam Bathe (@adambathe) rates Matt's knowledge as a "potential risk for death." How to use mushrooms to save your relationships. How mushrooms aren't exactly like plants, but aren't exactly like animals either. How mushrooms are an indispensable link in the chain of life. Testing and identifying mushrooms and how Facebook groups can save your life How mushroom identification apps are quite dangerous. ADHD and how mushroom hunting can be a lot of fun. The dangers of mushroom hunting for alcoholics. Learn More Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Stamets Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora All That The Rain Promises And More: A Hip Pocket Guide To Western Mushrooms by David Arora

Matt Storrs explains how building an NBA team through trades is not unlike building a strong Pokemon team. Comedian and NBA trade rumor expert Joey Rinaldi (@thejoeyrinaldi) clarifies that the considerations within the NBA go well beyond your standard pocket monster trades. The importance of getting a Maytag washer and dryer combo as part of the trade. How Skittle Mix Machines will save struggling stadiums. The exchange of churro recipes as part of trades between the Phoenix Suns in the 1990s. Plus, how the NBA has brought back the participation trophy.

Matt Storrs explains how most people discover their neurodivergence when they come to a diverging path in the woods. How the nervous system pulls people to one road or the other. Therapist and neurodivergence expert, Odin Tangvald notes that neurodivergence appears less often in wooden areas than Matt might think. Matt insists that Robert Frost knew what he was talking about. Why don't you see more bars with furniture on the ceiling? Is it that blonds have more fun or neurodiverse people have more fun? Matt has a theory DnD for neurodivergent players and how it can be amazingly therapeutic. The validation of alternative ways of thinking in DND. Narrative therapy and its benefits. Plus, how to communicate with Matt so he understands how to prioritize what you want.

Matt Storrs reves his engine detailing the future of RuPaul's Drag Race. The opportunity for spin-offs is limitless. RuPaul's Drag Race expert, Rosa Escandón (@humancomedian), finds many flaws in Matt's understanding of the show. Rosa gives Matt a boot for accuracy. He gets a C ( Charisma. Uniqueness. Talent) for his understanding of spin-offs. From Bravo [wait, checks notes] Logo TV, to VH1 to MTV they discuss the history of this cultural behemoth. This new season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race is set up to be a memorable one. But don't count out the various Drag Races from other countries, especially Canada. How the drag raceification of American society is a good thing. How Food Network has changed the landscape of what reality TV can be. Plus, what was so shockingly inaccurate made Matt stop watching Drag Race for years. Learn More: https://www.rosaescandon.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@humancomedian