Solefully Casual with Matt Frates
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Walk in the shoes of Matt "Matty Ice" Frates as he takes his love of conversation to the airwaves. Matt will monologue, dialogue, and interview his way through topics running around in his mind. This fast paced world is ever changing, and we all need to be reminded of what's important in life. Join Matt as he talks through what is happening around him, while striving to always present opportunities for growth within each episode. It's easy to get caught up in life, but important to stop and smell the roses. Lace up your shoes and tune in. New episodes every Thursday.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0KOD-SSswCCqaIMXDavzA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0KOD-SSswCCqaIMXDavzA)Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/SolefullyCasualPodcast (https://linktr.ee/SolefullyCasualPodcast) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Walk in the shoes of Matt "Matty Ice" Frates as he takes his love of conversation to the airwaves. Matt will monologue, dialogue, and interview his way through topics running around in his mind. This fast paced world is ever changing, and we all need to be reminded of what's important in life. Join Matt as he talks through what is happening around him, while striving to always present opportunities for growth within each episode. It's easy to get caught up in life, but important to stop and smell the roses. Lace up your shoes and tune in. New episodes every Thursday.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0KOD-SSswCCqaIMXDavzA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0KOD-SSswCCqaIMXDavzA)Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/SolefullyCasualPodcast (https://linktr.ee/SolefullyCasualPodcast) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 124: Birthdays
2/18/2022
In a week celebrating his birthday, Matt talks through how the concept of your birthday changes as you age. How does your perception of the one day at year that is truly unique to you change? So much can change in a year, but the gift of life is the gift that keeps on giving.
New episodes every Thursday.
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Duration:00:18:28
Episode 123: The Joe Rogan Conundrum
2/10/2022
After being badgered to talk about it offline, Matt brings in a familiar voice to the show in his brother-in-law Mike. Together they talk through the sticky situation that is Joe Rogan, and how it fits into today's world of journalism. Misinformation is dangerous, but so is censorship. Not sure there is a clear winner in this scenario.
New episodes every Thursday.
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Duration:00:27:00
Episode 122: Changing My Algorithm
2/4/2022
Grief and integrity are not terms generally co-related, but in the life of Matt they are. The journey of grief can be long, it can be bumpy, and it changes you. An interaction with a friend triggered many emotions for Matt in his journey. This episode dives into what he has learned so far.
New episodes every Thursday.
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Duration:00:17:14
Episode 121: MLK Day | Nike Firings | Weight Loss Fears
1/20/2022
Recorded on MLK Day, Matt gets into:
1. Our continued fight for equality.
2. Nike's new vaccine policy.
3. Simple tips and tricks to get over the fear of starting your weight loss journey.
New episodes every Thursday.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0KOD-SSswCCqaIMXDavzA
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Duration:00:22:13
Episode 120: New Year's Resolutions | 2022
1/13/2022
Another year and another trip around the sun. Sometimes the first few days of a new year can set the one for the rest of the year. In 2021, the year began with an invasion of the U.S. Capitol; the year was defined by continued confusion and division.
Many seek a fresh start with every new year, and do so through new year's resolutions. While traditionally not a fan of the concept, Matt has decided to share achievable and realistic resolutions with the audience in hopes of connecting with...
Duration:00:21:47
Episode 119: Saying Goodbye to 2021
12/31/2021
In the final episode of the show this year, host Matty Ice talks through the year that was 2021. In both society and personal life, the year presented many challenges , but also provided moments of happiness and hope. With the new year approaching, it's time for all of us to embrace life's opportunities, and strike while the iron is hot.
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:23:32
Episode 118: Christmas with Matty Ice
12/23/2021
Ray Charles once told us that Christmas was the time to be around the ones we love. In this episode, I take all of you on a ride through the Christmases of my past and present. It's always been a special time of year for me, and this year, missing someone I love, I need more cheer than ever. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you!
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:23:17
Episode 117: Christmas Movies and Music
12/16/2021
Outside of food, movies and music are almost as synonymous with Christmas as the tree itself. With so many options to choose from, everyone has their preferences. In this episode, Matty Ice brings you inside his mind to delve into his favorites for both, with a couple of hot takes along the way!
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:26:52
Episode 116: December - The Month of Giving
12/9/2021
The last month of the year is commonly known as the month of giving. Christmas, while associated with giving to people we know, is about giving more. Children across the country and the world look forward to Christmas, but many parents struggle to make ends meet. This episode helps to highlight just a few of the charities doing great work to make a better Christmas for those in need. How will you help?
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:21:10
Episode 115 - ALS
11/29/2021
To cap off a thankful month of November, Matty Ice realized that with one episode remaining in the month, he needed something special. While watching an mini-documentary over the long weekend, he was reminded of a disease that takes so much from so many, but does not get the same money and resources, and that is ALS.
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:21:45
Episode 114 - Matty Ice's Thanksgiving
11/25/2021
Happy Thanksgiving to the Solefully Casual family! Closing out the Thanksgiving season, Matty Ice gets personal in taking you on a tour of his own Thanksgiving history. From favorite foods to remembering loved ones, take a peak behind the curtain. Be safe and hug as many loved ones as you can on this day.
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:21:29
Episode 113: Thanksgiving's History
11/24/2021
The factual history of what is taught about the "first" Thanksgiving isn't so pure as we have been made to believe. It's complicated and bloody, but the idea behind what the holiday has become is still very intact. This year, focus less on the negative, and more on the way we can focus our attention on unity, grace, and giving back to our fellow human.
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:19:32
Episode 112: Thursday Thankful Series - Family
11/18/2021
We are born into family without much choice, but family can also take on different forms as our life goes on. Even in the America, where the emphasis from the nuclear family has shifted to a more dynamic outlook, the concept and lesson remains the same: family is important. Whether that family is one of friends, blood, or a mixture of both, we should all be thankful for the memories we have with them.
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:23:59
Episode 111: Suicide Survivors and Suicide Prevention
11/15/2021
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and it crushes families and social circles. November has become a month to recognize the survivors of suicide, both the aggrieved and those from unsuccessful attempts. It can be lonely and this episode is meant to highlight how we can help those suffering. In times of need it can feel helpless, but finding out we are not alone helps.
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
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Duration:00:21:53
Episode 110: Thursday Thankful Series - Change
11/11/2021
Continuing the Thursday theme of thankfulness, this episode dives into the concept of change. It's one of life's inevitable elements, and humans tend to be more averse to change than accepting. Perhaps this is a mistake as change can lead to some life's greatest discoveries. That, is something to be thankful for.
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:20:03
Episode 109: Caregivers
11/9/2021
November is National Caregivers Month, and caregivers make up nearly 90 million people nationally. The cycle of life can be cruel, and at some point in our lives we give care or need care. Whether patient or caregiver, it is a strong physical and emotional burden. Resources for caregivers can be sparse, and this episode is meant to give all the caregivers their proper praise and to inform on places you can go to find information. Reach out and help others this time of year.
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Duration:00:21:27
Episode 108: Thursday Thankful Series - Friendship
11/4/2021
During the month of November, Matty Ice is dedicating each Thursday episode to an aspect of his life he is thankful for. In this episode he goes over the concept of friends and friendship. Unlike family, we can choose our friends. There are different kind of friends and levels of friendships, and they all have an impact on our lives.
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:22:06
Episode 107: Skipping Thanksgiving
11/1/2021
November 1st is slowly becoming the day that starts the Christmas season. While this new trend is driven by retail markets, the consequences of forgetting the meaning of Thanksgiving come with a heavy price. Host Matty Ice plans to use this show to highlight those ways we can help others, while empowering you, the listener, to figure out ways you can give to those in need.
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:20:14
Episode 106: Halloween's History of Community Building
10/28/2021
Have you ever lost your train of thought? So has Matty Ice. This episode was intended to teach about the history of Halloween, but in the middle of recording it changed to focusing on how we can continue to build up our community through Halloween. Whether it's with neighbors, friends, or family, the traditions of trick or treating can bring people together, and we need more of that in this world.
New episode every Monday and Thursday.
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Duration:00:15:55
Episode 105: Ted Lasso
10/25/2021
Television is debatably in a "golden era" in 2021, and even with so many options only certain shows stand out. As a part of a relationship goal, Matty Ice and his wife watch shows together in order to make the time to nurture their relationship. A show they discovered in 2021 has been "Ted Lasso", and while so many TV shows leave you with mixed emotions, "Ted Lasso" beams with positivity. Outside the positive vibes, the show weaves in many themes that connect to our daily lives, from...
Duration:00:21:56