Conversations with Matt Goss Matt Goss

Matt and  Gary Barlow have an interesting conversation about family, music, and life. The two pop icons have shared similar experiences, which makes for a great listen! The conversation leads to a wonderful variety of topics. Matt also answers listener questions. 

Have we gone too far? That is the question. Matt discusses his thoughts on living in a society that has recently talked about or implemented changes to our language. Matt has a metered, but strong opinion on this issue. He also answers a number of diverse listener questions. 

COVID-19 has certainly had a major impact on LIVE music, concerts and festivals. Musicians have been out of work for a year. Matt talks with Andy Copping, the Executive President of UK Touring for Live Nation.  Matt and Andy go way back. They have worked on many shows together, most recently, multiple Bros shows at the O2 Arena. The two discuss the music industry and when live shows are expected to return, they discuss their working relationship, and Andy's job as a promoter. It's also fair to say that Andy Copping was a key figure in elevating Jay Z's status and success in the UK and Europe. Matt and Andy have a lot of stories to share! Matt also answers listener questions, and dives into the meaning behind his song, Formality. 

Matt talks to Dr. James Doty, the Director and Founder of The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University of which his Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor. He is also a clinical professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is an inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discovery the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart . Matt and Dr. Doty discuss the story behind his book, how to make a difference, anxiety and panic attacks, relationships, and how compassion can have a major impact on our lives. Matt also answers listener questions and comments, and plays one of his favorite songs that he recorded at the legendary Capitol Studios in Hollywood. 

Matt interviews businessman and philanthropist, Larry Ruvo. Ruvo is the founder and chairman of Keep Memory Alive. He created the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas after his father, Lou Ruvo, passed away from Alzheimer's disease. Larry is also the Senior Managing Director of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Nevada. Matt and Larry discuss the mission to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease and a recent breakthrough. They also discuss friendship, loyalty, business, and they chat about one of Larry's great friends, Frank Sinatra. Matt also answers a diverse list of listener questions. The topics are full of raw emotion and stories about love, marriage, divorce, very specific forms of gratitude, and dealing with the COVID lockdown. Matt shares one of his own personal songs too. 

Matt dives into his inner philosophy about the Law of Karma. He also talks to Douglas Smith, the Former Asst. Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. They discuss the state of American Politics and what is at stake for America, in preparation for the transition of power. And as always, answers some of his listener questions.