The Matt Kollock Show

Matt Kollock

The Matt Kollock Show is a podcast about music, culture, mental health & family trauma among other things.

  1. TMKS #43 – My Favorite Wizard feat. Greyson Ersick

    08/06/2025

    TMKS #43 – My Favorite Wizard feat. Greyson Ersick

    The Matt Kollock Show is back with a fantastic interview episode featuring my favorite wizard, Greyson Ersick of Divided Sky Tarot!  About Greyson:  Greyson is a wizard living in the mountains of Vermont. He considers himself an Animist, and a devotee of the god Hermes.  His wizardry invokes being a musician, a poet, artist and a student of the esoteric. Currently, he is studying with Nightlight Astrology with the goal of being a professional astrologer and spiritual companion.  In his past, he’s been a teacher, a children’s entertainer and a professional improv comic. Nowadays he can be found doing tarot readings on Instagram as Divided Sky Tarot.  The interview covered many topics, including:  Why Phish's current run of shows might be one of their all-time best  What people don't understand about Vermont  What people don't understand about astrology  A wizardry origin story  The magic of making music with others  Sacred bus music-listening sessions  Improv comics vs standups  Epic road trips  MUCH MORE!  Here are all the links you need:  Follow Greyson's Instagram – Divided Sky Tarot  Buy my EP, Incandescent, Electric, on Bandcamp  Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify  Visit my website  Subscribe to my YouTube Channel  Sign up to receive my email newsletter  Follow me on Spotify  Follow my new film-based Instagram account  Reach out! If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or anything else, send an email to matt@mattkollock.com.  Shine on!

    1h 7m
  2. TMKS #42 – Open Mic Night!

    07/09/2025

    TMKS #42 – Open Mic Night!

    I stopped talking about it and finally did it – tonight I performed at an open mic. The first one I've attended in quite some time. There was a fair amount of rust to shake off. Later, I talked about it to my microphone (open only to me) in the podcast studio. Now you can hear me talk about the experience on episode 42 of the podcast!  Love the podcast? Hate the podcast? Have you always wanted to tell me something? Write an email to matt@mattkollock.com.  Here are some links:  Listen to "Wait To Walk Into The Light" on Spotify  Listen to "Wait To Walk Into The Light" on Apple Music  Watch the official lyric video for "Wait To Walk Into The Light" on YouTube  Buy the Incandescent, Electric EP on Bandcamp  Learn more about Annie's Emerging Artist Retreat In New Mexico  Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify  Follow my new film-based Instagram account, @mattkollock.film  Sign up to receive my email newsletter  Visit my website  Thanks for listening! I'll be back next time with episode 43 of the podcast. In the meantime, listen to "Wait To Walk Into The Light" on repeat.

    46 min
  3. TMKS #41 – Everyone Is An Artist feat. Annie Sanchez

    06/25/2025

    TMKS #41 – Everyone Is An Artist feat. Annie Sanchez

    The Matt Kollock Show is back, baby!  Episode 41 features an energetic and inspirational interview with my sweetie and friend of the show Annie Sanchez.  This is actually Annie's fourth appearance on the podcast, making her the guest who has appeared with the greatest frequency. Will anyone catch up? Probably not!  I love having Annie on the show. She has such a great voice. Also, she just always has such great stuff to say.  We begin our interview breaking down this week's auspicious astrology, but mostly focus on art, artistry, being an artist, being an emerging artist and what it takes to take the next steps as an emerging artist.  Annie also talks about the retreat she's hosting here in Albuquerque, New Mexico August 8-11. It's specifically geared toward those emerging artists who have wondered how they can get that idea (or ideas) into the world.  Are you a person who is emerging into a more art/creativity-focused life? Are you wondering how you can possibly put more time and energy into your artistic endeavors? You don't want to miss this insightful conversation with Annie!  Here are the links you need to click:  Learn more about Annie's Emerging Artist Retreat happening August 8-11 in Albuquerque, NM  Follow Annie on Instagram  Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Spotify  Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Apple Music  Watch the visualizer video for "The Road That Takes Us Home" on YouTube  Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify  Follow my new film-based Instagram account, @mattkollock.film  Learn about my audio production/editing/mixing/mastering services  Sign up to receive my email newsletter  Visit my website  Thanks for listening!

    1h 10m
  4. TMKS #40 – This Is 40!

    06/11/2025

    TMKS #40 – This Is 40!

    Oh my god! 40 episodes of the podcast!  It's really, truly, actually episode 40 of The Matt Kollock Show. They said we couldn't do it. They said we would never get here. They were wrong. So wrong.  Today's episode is a nice and easy solo venture filled with reflection and appreciation for the podcast and its listeners.  It's been a wonderful 40 episodes and five+ years. Thank you for being here, my friend. More episodes are forthcoming! We're going to hit 50 this year! Probably!  Here are some links:  Watch the "Agree To Mystery" acoustic performance on YouTube  Watch a 2018 performance of "The Road That Takes Us Home" on YouTube  Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Spotify  Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Apple Music  Watch the visualizer video for "The Road That Takes Us Home" on YouTube  Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify  Follow me on Letterboxd  Follow my new film-based Instagram account, @mattkollock.film  Sign up to receive my email newsletter  Visit my website

    28 min
  5. TMKS #39 – The Road That Takes Us Home

    06/04/2025

    TMKS #39 – The Road That Takes Us Home

    Release day!  Today's episode tells the story of my latest single, the epic head bobber known as "The Road That Takes Us Home," which was released on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 and is streaming everywhere now. Nice!  The main segment covers the conceptualizing, writing and production of the song. Where did I get the ideas? What Pinegrove song inspired this one? Where was I when I came up with the lyrics? What key did it used to be in? What key is it in now? All these questions! Find the answers within!  Before I get to the main part of the episode, I catch you up on what's been going on since the previous one. There's been a lot. New student orientation! Ack!  I'd love to know what you think of the song, my podcast or just whatever. Send me an email – matt@mattkollock.com. I look forward to your correspondence!  CORRECTION: I mention Fiona Apple's classic 1999 album When The Pawn... in this episode. Unfortunately, I said it was released in 1997, an error for which I feel deep regret.  Here are some relevant links:  Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Spotify  Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Apple Music  Watch the visualizer video for "The Road That Takes Us Home" on YouTube  Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify  Follow my new film-based Instagram account, @mattkollock.film  Sign up to receive my email newsletter  Visit my website  Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for the next one, and listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" repeatedly and enthusiastically!

    45 min
  6. TMKS #38 – Why Do I Hate Country Music?

    05/14/2025

    TMKS #38 – Why Do I Hate Country Music?

    Country music is having a big moment. So I feel like now is as good a time as any to say what I really think about the genre. And it's not very positive!  At the same time, it's complicated. Although I've told people I hate country music, I don't think that's actually true. However, there are definitely some aspects of the culture surrounding country music that I do hate.  I go all the way back. It gets pretty spirited. I make some connections. I figure some things out.  Unfortunately, I also forget Keith Urban's name in a crucial moment. Oh well.  What are your thoughts on country music? What about the whole idea of genre? As I mention in the episode, musicians seem to not care so much about genre as long as the music is cool.  Here are some relevant links:  Stream "We Can Levitate" on Spotify  Watch the official lyric video for "We Can Levitate" on YouTube  Sign up to receive my weekly email newsletter  Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify  Thanks for listening!

    37 min
  7. TMKS #37 – We All Die, We All Die

    04/30/2025

    TMKS #37 – We All Die, We All Die

    Today we're here to talk about the reasons why you and I should be more delusional, more irrational in our pursuits. Why? One simple reason: WE ALL DIE!  One week into my Incandescent, Electric era and I've got some thoughts. Some ideas. Some new ways of looking at things. And yeah, I've got some complaints. But you know what? I've got solutions, too. This is the way.  I'm going to play this game, and I'm going to play it like a gentleman. I am all in.  The idea of "eating shit" as a creative person – and small-business owner – is also discussed. Put on your best shit-eating grin!  Thank you for being here! Please rate and review this podcast. You're so great!  LINKS!  Sign up to receive my email newsletter  Listen to my music on Spotify  Watch the "We Can Levitate" visualizer on YouTube  Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify

    26 min
  8. TMKS #36 – Bye Bye, Sad-Guy Era

    04/16/2025

    TMKS #36 – Bye Bye, Sad-Guy Era

    Here we are. It's the end of an era – the sad-guy era of my music career. This is a good thing!  On today's episode of the podcast, I break it all down. I reflect on what's happening these days, and take time to appreciate this past year or so of my public-facing music life.  Most importantly, I fill you in on the new era that is about to begin soon!  Here are some important links:  Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify  "Tender Situation" (Ween Cover) [Official Music Video] on YouTube  "Tender Situation" single on Spotify  My profile on Spotify  My website  Sign up for my email newsletter

    16 min
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The Matt Kollock Show is a podcast about music, culture, mental health & family trauma among other things.

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  • Creator
    Matt Kollock
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2024 Matt Kollock All rights reserved.
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