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These Things Matter Podcast

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Join hosts Kevin O'Brien and Taylor Gonda as they discuss things that matter, e.g. music, movies, books, and TV. We talk to guests and each other about pop culture and its never ending impact on our lives.

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United States

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Join hosts Kevin O'Brien and Taylor Gonda as they discuss things that matter, e.g. music, movies, books, and TV. We talk to guests and each other about pop culture and its never ending impact on our lives.

Language:

English


Episodes

Ep. 244 - Kev and Tay's Farewell Show

3/21/2017
Welp... that's a wrap. We didn't quite make it to 250 episodes, and we didn't quite make it to five years, but that's how life goes sometimes. Who would have guessed when we started the show that Kevin would be heading off to New York City and Taylor would be heading to Los Angeles? ...I mean, I suppose you probably could have made an educated guess. Nevertheless! We hope you have enjoyed the show whether you listened to one ep or every ep (god save your poor soul). Please know we telepathically heard every time you yelled at your listening device when we got something wrong. You guys yell a LOT! To absolutely everyone involved in making this show - producers, guests, designers, photographers, bandmates and listeners - THANK YOU. And now we present The End. Love! -Taylor & Kevin

Duration:01:34:10

Ep. 242 - Magazines w/ Ron Doyle

3/7/2017
We only have three more eps left (including this one) and we could not finish up our run without talking to Ron Doyle. Ron was one of the hosts of Denver's original pop culturey podcast, The Denver Diatribe. He now co-hosts and co-produces The Narrators show and podcast. He has also been involved in several other shows around town, he volunteers at the High Plains Comedy Fest, and he makes time for his family after working as a free lancer. How does he do it!? We don't know, but we do know that he sure loves magazines. Listen in as we discuss National Geographic, Rolling Stone, Spin, Cosmo, Field & Stream, The Source, Vanity Fair and of course Highlights magazine.

Duration:01:35:55

Ep. 241 - Cormac McCarthy w/ Sam Tallent

2/28/2017
On today's ep we have one of our favorite guests and the winner of our Most Times On The Podcast Award, Mr. Sam Tallent. Sam Stops by to talk about one of his favorite authors, Cormac McCarthy. Author of The Road, All The Pretty Horses, No Country For Old Me, and Sam's absolute fave, Blood Meridian. Join in as we talk about death and violence. Man's inhumanity to man! How 'bout it?!

Duration:01:33:45

Ep. 240 - Mel Brooks w/ Jessi Whitten

2/21/2017
"That's it, baby, when you've got it, flaunt it, flaunt it!" Hey! It's our fave radio DJ Jessi Whitten talk about her fave director/writer/actor/producer Mel Brooks!

Duration:01:31:23

Ep. 239 - George Carlin w/ Matt Braunger

2/15/2017
"I used to be Irish Catholic; Now I'm an American. You know, you grow." We had a blast talking to comedian Matt Braunger about George Carlin and his 1972 album CLASS CLOWN. Join us as we delve into the mind of the man known for his wordplay and his political prowess. Be sure to catch Matt on stage when he comes to your town!

Duration:01:21:32

Ep. 237 - Board Games w/ Harmony Rose and Michelle Rocqet

1/31/2017
Join us as we talk to musicians Harmony Rose and Michelle Rocqet of The Milk Blossoms as they talk about their love of board games. Popular and obscure, new or used, strategy or skill-based, they love 'em all!

Duration:01:27:16

Ep. 236 - Zelda w/ Mike King

1/24/2017
On today's ep we talk to musician Mike King of the band The Outfit about his obsession with The Legend of Zelda and all its sequels for NES, Super Nintendo, N64, etc, etc, etc. Join us as we grab our sword and shield and hit the road looking for rupees and dungeons!

Duration:01:21:21

Ep 235 - Donald Glover w/ Will Miles

1/17/2017
Our new friend comedian Will Miles stopped by to talk about what it's like to be inspired by your peers, to be away from your family when there's a terrorist attack, and how Childish Gambino came to be legitimately amazing. We're talking Donald Glover! Community, Atlanta, LANDO?! Get into it, mystery team!

Duration:01:18:08

Ep. 234 - Commando w/ Karl Hess

1/10/2017
Diaz: Mellow out man. We can't talk business with you waving guns in people's faces. Your daughter is safe, Colonel. Now whether she stays that way is up to you. My people, they got some business with you. And if you want your kid back, then you gotta cooperate, right? John Matrix: Wrong. [shoots Diaz between the eyes] And that about sums up the wonder of 1985's COMMANDO starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, playing John Matrix. He's a loving father, outdoorsman, deer feeder, fishing enthusiast, and he can kill you any number of a thousand ways. Listen as we chat to comedian Karl Hess about his love of this action movie classic.

Duration:01:23:29

Ep. 233 - Kevin's Dad's Pop Culture

1/3/2017
Rounding out the O'Brien parental units, on this week's episode, Kevin talks to his dad Dennis O'Brien about his pop cultural past!

Duration:01:10:24

Ep. 232 - Kevin's Mom's Pop Culture

12/27/2016
Kevin sat down and chatted with his mom on this ep. Subjects include: Footloose, Prince, Van Halen, Journey, and of course Nebraska. .

Duration:01:23:17

Ep. 231 - Kev & Tay's 5th Annual (Not so) Holiday Spectacular!

12/20/2016
Join us this holiday season as we talk about DJing, hecklers, egg nog, growing up... everything but the holidays!

Duration:01:18:41

Ep. 230 - Charles Bukowski w/ Mishka Shubaly

12/13/2016
On this week's episode we talk to comedian/musician Mishka Shubaly about the one and only Charles Bukowski. Are you a drunk and poor 18 yr-old male with aspirations of becoming a great writer? This is the ep for you!

Duration:01:15:13

Ep. 229 - Nick Cave w/ Joe Mills

12/6/2016
Join us as we chat with musician and competitive beardsmen Joe Mills about the prince of darkness, Nick Cave!

Duration:01:29:45

Ep. 228 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer w/ Erin Stereo

11/29/2016
DJ Erin Stereo has finally fulfilled her 2016 goal of appearing on our show! We're happy to oblige when the topic is Buffy The Vampire Slayer! Join us as we talk about Joss Whedon's metaphorically brimming high school saga. It's Buffy, Xander, Willow, Giles, Cordelia, Angel, Spike, Oz and all the rest of the gang!

Duration:01:39:32

Ep. 227 - PBS NewsHour w/ Nate Craig

11/22/2016
Join us as we get political talking to comedian Nate Craig about the PBS NewsHour!

Duration:01:14:37

Ep. 226 - Live! from the 39th Annual Denver Film Festival!

11/15/2016
We were so thrilled to do a live show once again from the Denver Film Festival! This time around we talked about movie musicals with producer/director Patrick Hackett, actor Hayden Szeto and actor/Gerry/Jerry/Terry/Larry... Jim O'Heir!

Duration:00:52:51

Ep. 225 - The Golden Girls w/ Sharon Spell

11/8/2016
Join us for our last New York episode as we talk to comedian Sharon Spell of The Sharon Spell Show about her favorite TV show, The Golden Girls. From Midwestern housewives to New Jersey drag queens, all of America loves Blanche, Rose, Sophia and Dorothy. And how could you not?! Great writing, great timing, cheesecake, and incredible shoulder pads! Thank you for being a friend and listening.

Duration:01:11:04

Ep. 224 - Bruce Springsteen w/ Pat Byrne

11/1/2016
Still in New York, by way of New Jersey, Kevin and Taylor talk to WFMU's Pat Byrne about The Boss. It's Bruce Springsteen time (and a little talk of The E Street Band)! Listen in as we discuss fathers and sons, grabbing that girl and getting out of town, plus Ben Stiller's amazing Bruce impression. Be sure to listen to Pat Saturday nights on PROVE IT ALL NIGHT at wfmu.org!

Duration:01:26:20

Ep. 223 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles w/ Scott Sharp

10/26/2016
Kevin and Taylor flew all the way to New York City to talk to comedian Scott Sharp about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and they hadn't even seen the Michael Bay movies! Yeah, they've got their priorities well in order. Listen in! AND GRAB A PIZZA, MAN! BUT NO ANCHOVIES!

Duration:01:15:45