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Every Monday, viewers and listeners can tune in for Matt’s signature walk-and-talk monologue, unpacking the stories shaping culture, politics, and the increasingly strange rhythms of modern life. Each episode then expands into a funny, thoughtful conversation with a guest about what actually deserves attention, what’s wildly overhyped, and what we’re getting wrong. There might be music. There might be absurdity. There will always be laughs.
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- 6 days ago57 min
Rom-Coms, Disney Adults, & the Hollywood Hustle | Jonah Feingold
Matt Buechele spots Zohran Mamdani riding his bicycle through the park with four guys in suits, kind of like The Sandlot, but with city government. Then he sits down with filmmaker, writer, director, and producer Jonah Feingold to talk about his new movie Busboys, starring Theo Von and David Spade. They chat about Jonah’s childhood obsession with Hook, his internship with Hans Zimmer, his love of 1940s comedies, and why he decided to stop waiting for Hollywood to give him permission to make things. Plus, Matt and Jonah make predictions about the next You’ve Got Mail, the future of dating shows, and never working with AI actors. Chapters: 00:00:00 Directing Busboys starring Theo Von and David Spade 00:03:22 Navigating dyslexia and reading classic books for writing 00:07:38 Finding inspiration in 1940s screwball comedies 00:13:00 Script writing process and leather notebook hierarchy 00:16:38 Childhood obsession with Captain Hook and character costumes 00:20:02 Analyzing Disney World Imagineering and fandom culture 00:24:21 Interning for Hans Zimmer and observing famous directors 00:29:01 Collaborating with film composers on custom character themes 00:30:33 Landing the job to direct Busboys for Hulu 00:36:37 Independent filmmaking hustle and securing brand sponsorships 00:41:02 Launching Romantic media brand and pitching new scripts 00:46:15 Movie predictions and modern rom com reboots Topics: Jonah Feingold on directing Busboys Interning for composer Hans Zimmer Writing scripts with dyslexia Influence of 1940s screwball comedy Pitching and financing indie films Working with David Spade and Theo Von Creating character themes with music The reality of Hollywood spec deals Building the romantic media brand Disney World design and fandom culture FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsoundslikealot/ ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thatsoundslikealot FOLLOW MATT BUECHELE ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbooshell/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattbooshell ►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattbooshell.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Heated Rivalry, Expensive Bags, and Law & Order: SVU | Liza Treyger
Matt Buechele wonders whether American capitalism has finally become too absurd to parody. Then Matt sits down with actor, writer, and comedian Liza Treyger to talk about expensive handbags, her obsession with Heated Rivalry, and how the show inspired her to brush up on her Russian. They discuss her newfound love of reading, and why books have changed the way she writes and sees the world. Liza and Matt also get into why podcast bros appeal to men, women’s increasing independence, and the strange power of celebrity culture. Plus, they make predictions about THC-infused food, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and whether America could one day elect a comedian president. Chapters: 00:00:00 Buying a $3,000 YSL bag for a book 00:03:48 Obsessing over Heated Rivalry 00:07:22 Finding 1 of 8 designer bags in the country 00:11:03 Social media addiction and Soviet Ukraine roots 00:15:08 Hiring a Russian professor to book auditions 00:18:22 Olivia Wilde, Keke Palmer, and talking shit 00:21:48 Male entitlement and why men fear single women 00:25:47 Trump, political comedy, and the Reagan effect 00:29:16 Matt reveals his Law & Order SVU history 00:33:06 Reading books to cure creative depression 00:37:05 THC salami and Taylor Swift wedding gossip 00:41:00 Choosing Wanda Sykes for president Topics: Buying a luxury bag for a book Obsessing over Heated Rivalry fandom Learning Russian for acting roles Soviet Ukraine roots and identity Male entitlement and incel culture Critiquing podcasters and politics Host reveals Law & Order SVU history How reading books cured depression THC salami and celebrity gossip Nominating Wanda Sykes for president FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsoundslikealot/ ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thatsoundslikealot FOLLOW MATT BUECHELE ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbooshell/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattbooshell ►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattbooshell.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
Subway Dicks, Comedy & Catholicism | Caitlin Peluffo
Matt Buechele has been catcalled twice by the same mysterious man on a Citi Bike and wonders what, exactly, you’re supposed to do when someone yells “great ass” directly into your ear. Then Matt sits down with comedian Caitlin Peluffo to talk about her experience on Netflix’s Funny AF with Kevin Hart, including the challenge of roasting Marshawn Lynch and making it to the finale. They discuss Caitlin’s unconventional path from performance art to stand-up, what it’s like watching her career take off, therapy, growing up Catholic, dating, and the dangers of spending too much time on your phone. Plus, Matt and Caitlin make predictions about subway dicks, meeting the Pope, and the next big dating-app gimmick. Chapters: 00:00:00 Caitlin Peluffo, city life, and early success 00:04:37 Small comforts, travel routines, and touring North Carolina 00:07:26 Handling canceled shows, burnout, and starting therapy 00:11:38 Auditioning for Netflix's Funny AF and reality TV psych evals 00:16:05 Roasting Marshawn Lynch on television while he had the mic 00:20:38 Handling sudden public recognition and fan interactions 00:22:37 College soccer at UCSD and pursuing fine arts degrees 00:26:06 Experiential art projects and discovering stand-up comedy 00:32:21 Zodiac signs, tongue readings, and encounters with psychics 00:37:41 Catholic upbringing, family politics, and childhood road trips 00:45:31 Screen time habits, social media anxiety, and career pressure 00:49:16 Future predictions, public urinals, and post-show tour plans Topics: Auditioning and competing on Netflix's Funny AF How therapy helped Caitlin relax before sets Overcoming childhood anxiety about reading out loud Roasting NFL legend Marshawn Lynch on live TV Getting in trouble for slapping a dead pig at Pratt Taking beta blockers to prevent stage anxiety Performing on Fallon and her dad's funny reaction Shifting from college soccer at UCSD to stand-up Handling weird and creepy DMs from viral crowd work Selling out the historic Gramercy Theater in NYC FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsoundslikealot/ ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thatsoundslikealot FOLLOW MATT BUECHELE ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbooshell/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattbooshell ►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattbooshell.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 7m
Cheating, Screenwriting, and Finding Your Voice | Chloe Radcliffe
Matt Buechele attends a City Hall wedding and wonders whether love is real and lasting or simply about finding someone to ride the life roller coaster with when the world gets scary. Then Matt sits down with comedian Chloe Radcliffe to talk about her journey from managing soda inventory at Target to stand-up, screenwriting, and her solo show Cheat. They discuss speech and debate, finding comedy after getting laid off, writing a movie for a major studio before knowing how to write a movie, and the terrifying experience of realizing nobody in the room knows what they’re doing. Chloe also opens up about cheating, monogamy, desire, emotional affairs, and why turning the worst parts of yourself into comedy can feel like a form of bloodletting. Chapters: 00:00:00 Chloe Radcliffe, screenwriting, phone addiction, hometowns 00:05:25 Overcoming phone addiction and managing career anxiety 00:11:07 Channeling ambitious energy into stand-up comedy and writing 00:17:12 Transitioning from speech and debate to comedy stages 00:22:45 Navigating corporate life at Target HQ and supply chain work 00:28:10 Leaving corporate supply chain for full-time comedy 00:33:50 Selling movie pitches to Sony without experience 00:39:25 Invisible industry work and Hollywood screenwriting realities 00:44:50 Creating the solo show Cheat and sharing radical honesty 00:50:15 Exploring emotional cheating and the psychology of infidelity 00:55:40 Examining love versus desire in modern relationships 01:01:05 Baby talk and lack of dishonesty impact relationships Topics: Managing soda inventory at target hq Speech and debate as comedy training Pitching to Sony without experience Learning studio screenwriting on the job Managing screen time and phone habits Compulsive radical honesty with bosses Origin of the solo comedy show Cheat Sleeping with the FedEx delivery guy Navigating love vs. sexual desire Defining the lines of emotional affairs FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsoundslikealot/ ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thatsoundslikealot FOLLOW MATT BUECHELE ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbooshell/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattbooshell ►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattbooshell.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 17, 20261h 4m
SNL Auditions, Outdated Mascots & Internet Outrage | Akilah Hughes
Matt Buechele talks about influencer culture, a corgi who became internet-famous from inside a backpack, and the strange ways the internet shapes how we see ourselves and each other. Then Matt sits down with comedian, writer, and podcast host Akilah Hughes to talk about her podcast, Rebel Spirit, which follows her return to her Kentucky high school to push for replacing its Confederate mascot with a biscuit. They discuss why people hold onto Confederate symbols, and the challenge of changing traditions. They also reminisce about their Saturday Night Live auditions and talk about internet outrage, parasocial relationships, and when to stop taking the internet’s bait. Chapters: 00:00:00 Akilah Hughes, What a Day podcast, career pivots 00:04:14 Discussing Rebel Spirit and historical mascot debates 00:08:03 Examining public reactions to monument removal and social change 00:13:19 Navigating life in New York versus California 00:17:06 Reflecting on hosting news podcasts during turbulent times 00:22:50 Auditioning for Saturday Night Live during the pandemic 00:31:58 Facing the challenges of acting auditions and industry dynamics 00:36:24 Unpacking internet outrage and online commentary 00:41:29 Debating parasocial obsession and body image in social media 00:46:25 Playing small D energy with political tropes 00:51:41 Predicting the next viral internet animal 00:55:08 Guessing future video game characters and political figures Topics: Akilah Hughes: comedy and podcasting The pandemic SNL audition process on Zoom Changing the rebel high school mascot Auditioning for Colin Jost & Michael Che Hollywood’s struggle with podcasting Impact of southern history & statues Ariana grande, body image culture, media gaslighting Work life in NYC vs. Los Angeles Predicting the next viral character on Fortnite FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsoundslikealot/ ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thatsoundslikealot FOLLOW MATT BUECHELE ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbooshell/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattbooshell ►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattbooshell.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 10, 20261h 8m
ICE Arrests, Political Teamwork, & Fizzy Iced Coffee | Brad Lander
Matt Buechele has a message: go out. Say yes to the party, text back that Hinge match, find the afters, and stop letting your phone become your entire social life. It’s time to raise the Q3 numbers, bring back bacchanalia, and fight back against a year that’s been screwing us all. Former New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander joins Matt to talk about the wild year that took him from being arrested at an ICE protest to becoming the Democratic nominee for Congress. He tells Matt what happened when he tried to help an immigrant leaving immigration court, why he chose to cross-endorse Zohran Mamdani in the NY mayoral race, and how he learned to put the team ahead of his own political ambitions. Plus, Brad and Matt talk about Eric Adams, the future of New York, housing, public schools, and Brad’s surprisingly strong opinions on fizzy iced coffee. Topics: NYC political career and campaign ICE protests and civil disobedience Immigration and economic drivers Lessons from the NYC mayoral race Ranked choice voting strategy Housing costs and rent affordability Public transit and infrastructure Education and school integration Foreign policy and Middle East stance Predictions on politics and NYC trends FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsoundslikealot/ ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thatsoundslikealot FOLLOW MATT BUECHELE ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbooshell/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattbooshell ►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattbooshell.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 3, 20261h 11m
Bad News, Big Mouth, & the Road to Comedy | Gil Ozeri
Matt Buechele explores the strange cultural phenomenon of turning adorable animals into internet celebrities, why we become so invested in their lives, and what happens when our favorite feel-good stories start competing with an endless stream of bad news. Then Matt is joined by writer, comedian, and actor Gil Ozeri, whose uniquely absurd comedy has made him a cult favorite through his legendary Snapchat videos, Big Mouth, Happy Endings, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and more. They talk about committing completely to a bit, creating comedy that's impossible to describe until you experience it, his unforgettable Bane impression, and the long, weird path to making a career out of making people laugh. They also discuss letting go of perfectionism, surviving a rapidly changing entertainment industry, and Gil makes predictions about the future of The Simpsons, Toy Story, and which fast-food chain is primed for a comeback. Chapters: 00:00:00 Shooting new show 100% with Nick Kroll 00:02:37 Surreal Snapchat videos and early bits 00:08:06 Creating absurd brand sponsorships 00:13:54 Commitment to committing to the bit 00:19:15 Breaking into comedy writing in your 30s 00:24:32 Navigating TV writers rooms 00:30:10 Improv training and early stage career 00:35:48 Pitching TV shows in Hollywood 00:41:15 Writing for Big Mouth and animated TV 00:46:30 Evolution of internet comedy and social media 00:52:10 Iconic Comedy Bang Bang impressions 00:57:25 Fast food marketing and subway rebranding Topics: Shooting new show with Nick Kroll Surreal Snapchat comedy bits Creating absurd brand sponsorships The art of committing to the bit Breaking into TV writing in your 30s Navigating Hollywood writers' rooms Improv roots and early stage career Pitching original TV shows Writing for Big Mouth & animation Iconic Comedy Bang Bang impressions FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsoundslikealot/ ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thatsoundslikealot FOLLOW MATT BUECHELE ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbooshell/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattbooshell ►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattbooshell.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jul 27, 20261h 14m
The Odyssey, Social Media Burnout, & Finding Community | Tess Gattuso
Matt Buechele imagines what The Odyssey would look like if it were directed by some of Hollywood’s biggest filmmakers. From Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler and Wes Anderson, to Quentin Tarantino, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emerald Fennell, Martin Scorsese, and Guillermo del Toro, he reimagines Homer’s epic through each director’s unmistakable style. Then Matt sits down with comedian and writer Tess Gattuso to talk about stepping away from social media and what brought her back. They discuss making comedy in the age of algorithms, building a creative career, caring for loved ones with dementia, the frustrations of the American healthcare system, political activism, wellness culture, neurodiversity, and why real-life community matters more than ever. Chapters: 00:00:00 Tess Gattuso multi-talents must stay optimistic 00:05:14 Buffy the Vampire Slayer and 30 Rock influences 00:10:59 High school activism and finding your voice 00:15:54 Systemic failures in the American healthcare system 00:19:14 Why I quit social media at my career peak 00:24:53 Reclaiming your nervous system from the internet 00:30:44 Behind the scenes of launching Barbie’s TikTok 00:36:55 Navigating political polarization in comedy 00:42:08 The rise of McWellness and health grifters 00:46:35 Medical gaslighting and the 10-year diagnosis loop 00:53:51 Surviving Hollywood with delusional belief in your work 01:01:48 Navigating a career with an ADHD diagnosis Topics: Quitting social media at its peak Managing digital burnout and health Behind the scenes: Barbie TikTok Activism and writing with Jane Fonda The 10-year diagnosis loop for women Systemic failures in US healthcare Caregiving for paranoid schizophrenia Delusional belief in creative work Modern LA wellness culture and robots ADHD diagnosis and neurodivergence FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsoundslikealot/ ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thatsoundslikealot FOLLOW MATT BUECHELE ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbooshell/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattbooshell ►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattbooshell.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Every Monday, viewers and listeners can tune in for Matt’s signature walk-and-talk monologue, unpacking the stories shaping culture, politics, and the increasingly strange rhythms of modern life. Each episode then expands into a funny, thoughtful conversation with a guest about what actually deserves attention, what’s wildly overhyped, and what we’re getting wrong. There might be music. There might be absurdity. There will always be laughs.
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