Phoenix Educational Programming

Matt Storrs explains a young boy's concerns over his watch obsession lead to a difficult conversation about his possible werewolf diagnosis. Sammie James (sammiesamjames) details the transformational power of werewolf media and how those stories can be surprisingly helpful. Plus, the healing and spiritual experience of watching horror movies. https://youtu.be/y-l7Rfs7DLQ Learn more diversityhorror --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

"Accuracy" returns as Matt Storrs explains the big conditioner's hold on Romanic novels. Expert and writer Liz Zerkel (https://lizzerkel.com/) cannot confirm the influence of hot models on your book cover on conditioner sales, but there's likely a connection. There's a discussion of the highest quality alien romantic "text" that is Earth Girls are Easy. Plus, the importance of letting your characters choose the color of wallpaper they pick for their beloved who's locked away. Hungry for Love --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs explains how d*ck and fart jokes are the sacraments of a new religion. Erick Biez (@erickbiez) notes that might be right. They discuss how Kevin Smith has greatly impacted the creative and social development of so many folks. The work allows folks to find people that share similar interests. While Matt might be wrong about the religious analogs, you can't deny how much the work has helped people feel seen. They talk Dogma, Clerks, Chasing Amy, and a bit of Mallrats too. Plus, how any narrative, if built out far enough, there will be a giant rubber poop monster. SOMETHING BETTER WITH ERICK BIEZ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs explains the most powerful and influential force in history. Angela Smith (@angelasmithstl) notes that that might be accurate regarding kittens. From Pompei to Egypt, kittens have always been able to sense destruction as it loomed. They found ways to influence human evolution and disrupt society with cuteness. Plus, when is the right time to spay and neuter a kitten? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

With the Massachusetts Air National Guard Discord leaks, many people have forgotten one of the biggest leak scandals in history. Matt Storrs explains the prevalence of microfiche in the scooters of Washington DC and the spies who ride. Wait, scooter Litter, not Scooter Libby. Allyson Bills (@scooterlitter) explain how scooters can save time but they can easily become an eyesore when discarded inappropriately. Plus, the strangest places people have found scooters. Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/scooterlitter/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/phoenix-artists-you-should-be-following-on-instagram-11407211 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs explains the shocking factors that make pastry school, business school, and serial killers all so similar. Lauryn Petrie (https://linktr.ee/thelaurynpetrie) rates Matt's understanding at one skull of knowledge. Matt explains the four types of serial killers including disgruntled engineers. There's a discussion of all your favorite killers: Lisk Long Island, Golden State, Ed Kemper. Book recommendations if you want to learn more. Plus the soup of nature and nurture. Learn more: @AlienMurderSex is available, wherever you listen to podcasts, and on YouTube and all social media ⁠https://youtube.com/@alienmurdersexpodcast114⁠ ⁠“The Traumedy Hour” Thursday, April 27th 7 pm at the Tiny Cupboard⁠ Books: Without Conscience The Wisdom of Psychopaths James Fallon's book (not Jimmy Fallon). The Psychopath Inside Documentary: The Killing Season --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs details the symbiosis between unions and the vinyl sign and inflatable rat industry. Rory Lutz (@funnyvegandude) confirms the importance of these businesses to unions as we know them. They discuss strikes at Starbucks, Chipotle, and Mideveil Times. We wouldn't have brunch or happy hour without unions. There is a big need to have good chants while on strike. They discuss the unitization of college sports and football teams. Plus, they create the new trend of putting positive inflatables to indicate positive union jobs. Learn more: Last Stop Comedy The Laughing Pad Rory Lutz is a born and raised New Yorker. He’s a dad. A union man. A writer. A comic. And claims to be Jesus. Making people smile is one of his favorite things to do. Sandwiched between eating and playing poker. His goal in life is to leave people in a better mood than before they met him. So far so good. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

​Matt Storrs explains how many medical advancements connect to Jackie Chan. Matt then notes importance of being a physical method actor. ​Lawson Leong finds some accuracy but details the magic that is Jackie Chan’s talent and career. Plus, an amazing use of ad Infinium. Learn more: First Fantasy: https://lawsonphoenix.podbean.com/ Ballin Out Super Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/ballin-out-super Talking Naruto Podcast: https://www.podcasts.com/talking-naruto-15ca16f1f --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

In a first for Mattsplaining, Matt Storrs talks with Ellie Dunn and Julia Granacki of Circling the Drain Podcast about all of the negative and surprisingly positive side effects of perimenopause. It turns out many scientific advancements "could" be connected to the condition. Regardless, Julia and Ellie dispel several misconceptions and discuss the importance of getting high-quality vitamins (sorry Flintstone vitamins). Plus, the dangers of over-carbonated seltzer. Learn more: https://www.circlingthedrainpodcast.com/ Perimenopausal co-hosts Ellie Dvorkin Dunn and Julia Granacki take a deep dive into the sometimes embarrassing, often hilarious, and always bewildering issues of hormonal changes that take place in midlife. Through honest accounts, thoughtful interviews, and group panel discussions, their mission is to make you chuckle, make you nod your head in recognition, and hopefully make some scientific progress! https://linktr.ee/circlingthedrainpodcast https://www.juliagwellness.com/

In either the most inaccurate or most accurate episode yet, Matt Storrs is silly without being dumb while talking to Dante Powell (@mooserattler) about "CDL" training. Luckily there's an overlap between what Matt thinks CDL is and the area where Dante works. The importance of hand-eye coordination for Call of Duty League and Commercial Driver's Licence training. How does one learn to drive commercially? This episode will give you that insight and maybe something extra as well. Plus, a casual reference to the award-winning Dennis Hopper and George Wendt film Space Truckers (1996). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Without Gidget, there is no Point Break and that's not a world I want to live in. Matt Storrs knows a considerable amount about the history of gidgets (the 1950s "Gadgets for Girls!"). Jennifer Glick (@glickjen) broadens Matt's understanding by detailing the history of the book and movie character. Was Gidget the first female James Bond? Kind of, yes. There's a direct line from Gidget to the surf culture we so cherish today. Frederick Kohner created the character (based on his teenaged daughter, Kathy). She has been played by Sandra Dee, Deborah Walley, Cindy Carol, Sally Field, Karen Valentine, Monie Ellis, Caryn Richman, and Sabrina Kramnich and is due for a comeback. See Jennifer at Awkward Teenage Years on May 3! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs explains the inability to map Sedona and other areas of high energy. Jake Leizear (@jake_my_day) confirms a surprising amount while providing details about modern cartography. The shocking amount of maps we use each day. The ability to map modern-day monsters. Plus, the importance of having a good map on a drug trip Jake Leizear is a comedian, improviser, producer, and cat father based out of Baltimore, Maryland. If you haven't seen him at the DC Comedy Festival, Charm City Comedy Festival, or shows up and down the East Coast, you CAN see him on all social media platforms at @jake_my_day Learn more: How to Lie with Maps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs uses an appropriate use of the word harken while explaining how Warhammer and its varied history. Steven Aleck (aleckrafts) notes that Warhammer spinoffs do not include an operatic tabletop game. How to take on the military-industrial complex through satire. The best paint to use on your figurines to bring out your creativity. Plus, Margaret Thatcher's heavy influence on the world of dystopian fantasy. Margaret Thatcher’s influence goes beyond politics and into destabilizing the worlds of space and fantasy. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/Eisenhorn-Warhammer-40-000-Omnibus/dp/1844161560/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=a4dbcd93-0f5b-470f-ba93-617f4f0ea82f&fbclid=IwAR03VAvRO17ha5I85bip2Ky3VZm_zAuvwiUYTS4Y8Q6Y7iXwT90Utk0-m58 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs details how the best time to take photos of someone is when they're just about to faint. Matt Santos (msantos_photo) calmly corrects and explains how Mr. Storrs isn't too far off in his understanding of the current state of photojournalism. Plus, what's the best graph for your click bate article, find out more! Do scatter plots contain hidden images? The truth might SHOCK you! Find out more: https://msantosphotographer.com/ https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/henri-cartier-bresson/?fbclid=IwAR1rzIATqYUYY4yR3WXsqc-ao5lQYdF0-vtkTtAH7Hw9jSYaDqZ406Rsu_g https://www.instagram.com/msantos_photo/ http://milehighshow.com/?fbclid=IwAR33X7FLmpZnsgxZ3A1dwSDTsFI_KHxAxP_FW6HQ_xuzRf5yBaM9hNhteRg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs explains how companies have taken the idea of the mantra and brought it to the masses for profit and brand loyalty. Andrew Steiner ( https://steiner.carrd.co/ ) provides insight on how that might not be fully accurate. What the teenage mutant ninja turtle can teach us about meditation. Plus how Matt's mother always thinks poetry is about Matt, and how that might be a form of meditation.  See Andrew in How to Meditate A Burlesque show in Glasgow on March 21 and 23  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs explains Blink-182 and their connection to bunker bombs and the military-industrial complex. Will Carey (www.awesomedisaster.com / https://awesomedisaster.libsyn.com ) politely tells Matt why he might be mistaken. The surprising connection between Travis Barker and Phil Collins and the disguise skills of Mr. Collins. Plus making bullies your musical compatriates.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-storrs/support

Matt Stores "mattsplains" the unyielding skill of having a customer service voice and how it might not be the best to emply in emergency situations.  Expert Dani Bon, listens, rephrases, and explains the areas where Matt might be mistaken.  Plus, call center employees as band members. Will you be the oboe player or the lead guitarist? The dangers of an authoritative voice and the best ways to acknowledge people's concerns. Being the Mr. Rodgers of the call center and being genuine on the phone.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs gleefully explains the hidden story of what would have been the most popular Cheers spin-off "Norm in Norman" and what Crane brother would have been a better therapist for Tony Soprano. Mandi Kimes (@mixtapemandi / @lanelinesmusic) listens much like Kelsey Grammar and David Hyde Pierce might on the show and then delicately corrects Matt. She details her history with the show and how the show is a Seattle right of passage. There's detective work to determine the location of the Crane's condo and a special discussion about celebrating Fraiser Crane Day.  https://lanelinesmusic.bandcamp.com/music --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-storrs/support

Matt Storrs is punk rock. It has been known since he first saw a bassoon and said, "Yes, this is perfect!" Matt tells Tina Watsky all he knows about the origins of punk.  Turns out his punk idols are Hildegard von Bingen, Beethoven, and Mozart. Plus a discussion of the Phoenix music scene and the perils and dangers of buying a band t-shirt. All today on Mattsplaining.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-storrs/support

Ella Fritts (@fancymeatfritts) joins Matt Storrs to discuss the disaster that was DashCon which, in news to Matt, was not a Dashboard Confessional convention. The convention did not include carnival games based upon Dashboard Confessional songs such as "Vindicated" dunk tank or the "Don't Wait" balloon and dart game. Matt describes the Chris Carrabba kissing booth and the quick spread of disease with the thousands of attendees. Was there Heartbeat Here ball pit and wading through emotions? Did Welcome to Nightvale, Nate Stevenson, and Steam Power Giraffe attend? And what is Tumblr? Matt can only assume is a place where people share their favorite cocktail tumbler designs.  Plus, Matt's personal understanding of ball pit birthing plans and Homestuck comics. See Ella open for Chris Gethard on March 4 or at a bunch of amazing upcoming shows! https://rb.gy/pd1zsh Ella’s album release show: https://rb.gy/pqymnx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-storrs/support