People People Podcast
by Matt Mattson
The People People Podcast explores the ways in which humans connect and gather to make their lives and the world a better place. A production of The Social Excellence Project (@socialXcellence), the podcast’s host, Matt Mattson (@phiredupmatt), guides listeners through guest interviews, practical lessons, and powerful insights related to a concept known as “Social Excellence.” If you believe that connecting with new people is one of the most important ways to experience the world, this podcast is for you. If you believe that when people gather together, they have far greater potential to impact the world, this podcast is for you. If you lead organizations, congregations, civic groups, non-profits, political parties, student clubs, or relationship-based businesses, this podcast is for you. The “people people” who listen to this podcast are a community of leaders, organizers, citizens, and entrepreneurs who want to use handshakes, conversations, networking, relationships, and organiza
Episodes
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"Are Politics Poison?" with State Representative Colin Larson
Are politics poison? Are politicians? What if you locked yourself in a room with a political figure from party that you don't support. What if you tried to actually connect, like really connect with this politician? Could you do it? Could you even potentially learn something? Could you even......
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"Building A Community" with Scott Spears
Thanks for listening to this new episode of The People People Podcast featuring special guest Scott Spears! Scott is the creator and owner of Scrumptious, Super Zoom Bang Bang, Sock, Schoolhouse, and So RADish in Olde Town Arvada. What do you think of when you hear the word “community?” If the…
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"The Double Date" with Tina VanSteenbergen, James Robilotta, and Meggan Mattson
A brand new episode of The People People Podcast… This one is about LOVE! Romance! Amorousness! Passion! Marriage! And everything related to that kind of mushy stuff. Welcome to the special “DOUBLE DATE” episode featuring special guests Tina VanSteenbergen, James Robilotta, Meggan Mattson, and…
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"The Idea That Could Save Lives" with Akshay Pradhan
Do you have an idea that is sitting in your mind, just waiting to come to life? Does the world desperately need you to make that idea into something real? Akshay Pradhan, our guest in this episode of The People People Podcast, made an idea real that is literally meant to save lives in some of the...
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"A Jeffersonian Style Dinner" with Lara Smedley
Have you ever participated in a Jeffersonian Dinner? Let me tell you about this truly one-of-a-kind event I was a part of recently... In fact, let me take you on an audio adventure into the event, and then we’ll talk with the creator of this “Sunset Dinner Experience” produced by Smedley Events,...
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"Social Transformation" with co-host Justin Spurlock
There's a lot of shouting right now. Has been for a while. And I don't blame the shouters. They have a right to be angry, to shout, to fight, and to rage against the powers that be. I'm mad too. And it is a fine place to start. But what if you want to make this world a better place for the...
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"Own Your Weird" with Brittany Charboneau
What if I recorded a podcast episode about humans connecting through running... while on a run... with a world-class elite runner? I am so grateful to Brittany Charbonneau (@funnyrunner26.2) for agreeing to do this episode. Let me explain why. I have found a sense of belonging and authenticity as…
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"Curiosity and Uncertainty" with Josh Orendi
Josh Orendi is a co-creator of The Social Excellence Project and a co-author of Social Excellence: We Dare You. He’s also one of the most curious people you’ll ever meet in your life. He’s a master question asker. And he doesn’t disappoint in this episode. Listen to the end when he challenges the...
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"Human Connection In College" with Northeastern University Students
Earlier this year Matt Mattson (host of the podcast) got to lead a multi-day educational program with a cohort of brilliant college students at Northeastern University in Boston. The program turned into a podcast recording session, uncovering some of the fears and challenges these real life…
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"End School Shootings" with Rev. Dr. Steve Poos-Benson (Season 2 Episode 1)
Rev. Dr. Steve Poos-Benson, Head pastor at Columbine United Church, and author of Sent To Soar: Fulfilling Your Divine Potential For Yourself and For The World is our guest for the first episode of season two! Steve was a first-responder to the Columbine High School shooting. On April 20, 1999…
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Bonus Episode: "People Who Need More Love" With Elliotte Mattson
So, no kidding, here’s the story of this episode. When I was still just imagining what this podcast could be, I ordered a bunch of equipment. Microphones, pop filters, etc. When my portable lapel mics came in the mail, I opened up the package, plugged them into my phone, and went looking for...
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Episode 9: "We Just Want To Belong" with Mike Dilbeck
In this episode, Mike and Matt vulnerably talk through those moments from our past that shape us… those moments that shake our very sense of human dignity… those moments like the one in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot… those moments like the one walking home from Pizza Hut… those moments like the…
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Episode 8: "Southern Charm" with Alex Taylor
“Where are you from?” This question is boring, predictable, and painfully dull when employed in conversation. But somehow, it is still REALLY important. Why is that? Why is it that we seek to understand a person’s geographical roots as a shortcut to understanding who they are? What makes that a...
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Episode 7: "Good Beer, Bad Sound, Great Conversation" with Mark Gehrke
Here’s the story of this episode. Early on in the “dreaming phase” of this podcast, I saw on Instagram that my friend Mark was starting a beer blog (follow @thebeerdedlad). I like beer. And Mark and I knew each other a little through professional conferences, but we certainly weren’t close…
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Episode 6: "The People You Do Life With" with RJ Taylor
RJ Taylor is one of those people who absolutely oozes Social Excellence. He is approachable, friendly, kind, and cheerful… but he’s also clearly deep, seeking meaning from every moment, and has stories to tell that can inspire anyone. This episode, recorded this summer, caught RJ as he was smack…
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Episode 5: "For Some Reason People Like Me" with Vince Fabra
Vince Fabra is the guest on this episode of The People People Podcast. Vince is a professional speaker, stand-up comedian, and the host of a podcast called You Almost Had It (check that out!). He is a perpetual includer, a joy inducer, and he has the ability to draw out raw emotional connection...
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Episode 4: "Because You Make Me Feel Safe" with Krista Hashemi
by Matt Mattson Thanks for listening to Episode 4 of The People People Podcast! Access the podcast on iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher You're one of us, aren't you? You're a people person. But you get that being a “people person” isn’t just about being chatty and smiley and super-duper nice, it’s...
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Episode 3: "Divine Connection" with Justin Spurlock
This episode's guest is Pastor Justin Spurlock, senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church. The discusson between the host, Matt Mattson, and Justin starts off by exploring why people are so afraid to talk about the things that feel "holy" in their lives. As we seek meaningful human connection,...
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Episode 2: "Nachos With Cheese On The Inside" with Jessica Pettitt
Enjoy a conversation between your host, Matt Mattson, and Jessica Pettitt. Jess is the author of "Good Enough Now," she is a speaker, a comedienne, a facilitator, and a consultant who takes "diversity training" and flips it on its head. This conversation if somehow both fun and light while…
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Episode 1: "Try Hard" with Josh Orendi
Episode 1 of The People People Podcast includes an interview with co-creator of The Social Excellence Project, Josh Orendi. We discuss the idea of Social Excellence, why living an "average" life is so baffling to us, being a "try hard," and a lot more. This episode is meant to welcome you into…
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The People People Podcast explores the ways in which humans connect and gather to make their lives and the world a better place. A production of The Social Excellence Project (@socialXcellence), the podcast’s host, Matt Mattson (@phiredupmatt), guides listeners through guest interviews, practical lessons, and powerful insights related to a concept known as “Social Excellence.” If you believe that connecting with new people is one of the most important ways to experience the world, this podcast is for you. If you believe that when people gather together, they have far greater potential to impact the world, this podcast is for you. If you lead organizations, congregations, civic groups, non-profits, political parties, student clubs, or relationship-based businesses, this podcast is for you. The “people people” who listen to this podcast are a community of leaders, organizers, citizens, and entrepreneurs who want to use handshakes, conversations, networking, relationships, and organiza
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