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Don't Feed The Trolls

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Don't Feed The Trolls is a weekly podcast hosted by Nate Henry and Matt MacDonald. Matt and Nate met each other in 2006 while touring the country in their respective bands (The Classic Crime and Sherwood). Over the years they've kept in touch, mostly because Nate would call Matt on a regular basis to discuss the meaning of life. Towards the end of 2015, Nate was looking for a new creative outlet, and noticed that Matt spent way too much time being opinionated on Facebook, so he suggested that Matt start a podcast with him. They settled on the name "Don't Feed the Trolls," as they hoped the podcast would steer them (and whoever cared to listen) away from the endless, spite-filled arguments on social media, and into the more dynamic realm of vocal conversation. Now, well over 50 episodes into the podcast, the guys show no sign of stopping. With dozens of people supporting the show monthly, the episodes keep coming and the hosts stay motivated. You can help them out if you want by visiting their Patreon for exclusive content. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app today. Thanks for listening!

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Don't Feed The Trolls is a weekly podcast hosted by Nate Henry and Matt MacDonald. Matt and Nate met each other in 2006 while touring the country in their respective bands (The Classic Crime and Sherwood). Over the years they've kept in touch, mostly because Nate would call Matt on a regular basis to discuss the meaning of life. Towards the end of 2015, Nate was looking for a new creative outlet, and noticed that Matt spent way too much time being opinionated on Facebook, so he suggested that Matt start a podcast with him. They settled on the name "Don't Feed the Trolls," as they hoped the podcast would steer them (and whoever cared to listen) away from the endless, spite-filled arguments on social media, and into the more dynamic realm of vocal conversation. Now, well over 50 episodes into the podcast, the guys show no sign of stopping. With dozens of people supporting the show monthly, the episodes keep coming and the hosts stay motivated. You can help them out if you want by visiting their Patreon for exclusive content. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app today. Thanks for listening!

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English


Episodes

Episode 114: Blurry Creatures???

8/16/2020
Update from Nate! He's back with a brand new podcast. He's teamed up with Luke Rodgers (from ep105) to dive down the rabbit hole. Please subscribe to our new show! Here's a taste. blurrycreatures.com

Duration:00:33:52

Episode 113: Band Brotherhood (with Chris Keene and Ben Tietz)

1/24/2019
While on the road in Chico, CA, Matt talks to Chris Keene (Surrogate, touring guitarist and producer of Emery, formerly of Number One Gun) and Ben Tietz(formerly with Number One Gun, and tour production with Emery) about music, life aspirations, band relationships and the bonds created through the subculture of touring. Check out Matt's current tour dates at http://theclassiccrime.com/tour www.trollspodcast.com

Duration:01:02:01

Episode 112: Songwriting, Truth & Conspiracies

1/23/2019
Matt MacDonald talks to Bros, Bibles & Beer podcast about songwriting, truth & exploration. See Matt on tour now. Tickets at http://theclassiccrime/tour http://www.trollspodcast.com

Duration:01:36:12

Holiday Update 2018

12/6/2018
Matt updates you on the very important updates and wishes you a happy holidays. http://www.theclassiccrime.com http://www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls

Duration:00:13:03

Episode 111: Diet & Mental Health (with Nate Henry)

10/31/2018
We're back! Talking about Nate's recent struggle with diet, genes & mental health. We talk about pharmacological medicine vs. natural/functional medicine, treatment of symptoms vs. causes, and broad prescriptive dietary recommendations vs. individually tailored ones. Intro/outro music by Ethan Luck (http://www.ethanluck.com) Links: https://unblindmymind.org https://help.kettleandfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001225668-Side-Effects-to-Bone-Broth-Possible-Causes-and-What-to-Do-About-Them- Our...

Duration:01:33:16

Episode 110: Relationship (with Daniel Dopp)

10/22/2018
A conversation with our good buddy Daniel Dopp (ESPN) about our relationship to pain, work, and meaning, and how mental health and addiction effect our relationships. Follow Daniel on twitter: https://twitter.com/danieldopp Check out the tour http://bcroadshow.com and http://bit.ly/tccalbum kickstarter http://www.trollspodcast.com

Duration:01:12:45

Episode 109: Band Talk (with Mike Gunz & Dan Castady)

9/24/2018
We chat with Mike Gunz of The Gunz Show on idobi about his recent twitter bouts with Taylor Swift and Katy Perry fans, and chat with Dan Castady of The fFld about origins, tour stories, and how his career has progressed. https://idobi.com/show/the-gunz-show/ http://www.thefoldrock.com/ http://www.trollspodcast.com

Duration:01:46:00

Episode 108: Culture & Tradition (with Eugenio Signorelli)

9/12/2018
We compare US and Italian cultures with Italian-born-and-raised Eugenio Signorelli, focusing on how tradition and community often have adverse effects on problem solving, achievement and upward mobility - things we often take for granted in America. We also touch on food culture, cultural diversity and appropriation = FUN! http://www.trollspodcast.com

Duration:01:09:45

Episode 107: Making Records (with Brad Wood)

8/17/2018
What do Smashing Pumpkins, Sunny Day Real Estate, Sherwood, As Cities Burn, mewithoutYou, and Say Anything all have in common? They all made albums with Producer Brad Wood! We tracked him down to ask him a ton of questions. Enjoy!

Duration:01:41:53

Episode 106: Fame & Focus(Pt. 2 with Luke Rodgers)

7/23/2018
This week we tackle part two of the Luke Rodgers episode. There was a lot of good one-liners in this episode. Personally, we loved Lukes perspective on the type of person you ought to be when you enter a room full of strangers. Really enjoyed this one.

Duration:00:52:26

Episode 105: Is Nashville Cool? (Pt. 1 with Luke Rodgers)

7/11/2018
Seems like everyone is moving to Nashville these days. Our guest Luke Rodgers (along with Nate) moved to Nashville a few years ago. We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly. Part 1 of a great conversation all of us need to hear in this celebrity obsessed day & age.

Duration:00:36:33

Episode 104: Haunted Library (with Micki Gilmore)

7/5/2018
I ain't afraid of no ghost! Especially nice ones. This week we talk with Micki Gilmore about what it's like to work at a haunted library. Listen to Nate's belief and Matt's skepticism as she tells us about the spooky happenings inside the Sweetwater County Library in Greenriver, WY. http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/blogs.php Website: www.trollspodcast.com iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed

Duration:01:26:28

Episode 103: Get a Job! (with Toby Morrell)

6/23/2018
This week we talk with Toby Morrell about what it's like to be 40-something and not feel like you “have a real job". What does that even mean anyway? We discuss that, plus the potential of other "shitty" jobs. Website: www.trollspodcast.com iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed

Duration:00:54:27

Episode 102: Getting Healthy (with Chris Dudley)

6/8/2018
This week we talk with Chris Dudley from the band Underoath. We discuss various health issues that arise from living on the road, reuniting with old friends, dealing with fame, or just simply trying to avoid eating too many McRibs. Website: www.trollspodcast.com iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed

Duration:01:02:04

Episode 101: The Final Frontier (with Tyson Motsendocker)

6/1/2018
We're all on a journey to find true companionship. Some of us have found our co-pilot and some of us haven't. When flying solo, you often have to navigate many asteroid fields ie: dating apps, friend's advice, and awkward situations. It can become exhausting to the point where sometimes it's easier to just want to pull over and dock the spaceship for a while. Website: www.trollspodcast.com iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed

Duration:01:07:05

Episode 100: Royalty (with James Matthews)

5/24/2018
Welcome to episode 100! This is no small feat. You could say it's a bigfeat. In this episode we talk to James Matthews, and get his take as a British citizen on the UK's (and US's) celebrity obsession with one of the last and oldest hereditary monarchies, among other things. Hear more from James and the artists he manages on Twitter @mrjamesmatthews Website: www.trollspodcast.com iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Duration:00:58:09

Episode 99: Singers

5/15/2018
We talk about creative trolls, and true creative motivations vs. the narrative we tell ourselves. We also talk about how we became singers, going unnoticed, learning to sing in the car, some vocal strategies, and using your ear. Website: www.trollspodcast.com iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Duration:00:47:00

Episode 98: Twitter Wars & Kanye

5/2/2018
Discussing Kanye, Twitter arguments, free speech/thought, disagreement without demonization, Simpsons characters, the nature of satirical stereotypes, and seeing through social media avatars to the individual human experience. Website: www.trollspodcast.com iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Duration:01:01:05

Episode 97: Jon Schneck Returns

4/24/2018
We brought back our minimalism expert Jon Schneck and stumbled into a conversation about crossfit, cryptocurrency, and Futurism! Sometimes a podcast decides what it wants to be no matter what topic you choose. We had no way to predict the future on this one. Website: www.trollspodcast.com iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Duration:00:47:52

Episode 96: Keep Moving (with Colin Rigsby)

4/15/2018
Sometimes you have to tell yourself that you're not done creating and keep moving forward. This week we talk to Vesperteen frontman Colin Rigsby about what happens when one musical project slows down while another speeds up. We talk about the clash of creative endeavors, new avenues to explore and all the trolls that come along with it. https://www.vesperteenmusic.com Website: www.trollspodcast.com iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Duration:01:03:05