Nat & Mat - Conscious conversations

Natalie Zannoni and Mathew Creedon

Join Natalie Zannoni (aka Iris Belhaze) and Mat Creedon — her songwriting collaborator, producer, and reluctant spiritual guide — as they dive deep into the creative process and the nature of existence… often at the same time. Recorded live in the studio while producing new Iris Belhaze tracks, Nat and Mat invites listeners right into the heart of their musical and philosophical chaos — no filters, no edits, no pretending to have it all figured out. Natalie’s raw, hard-hitting questions about the physical and spiritual collide with Mat’s grounded, often humorous attempts to make sense of it all. 🎧 Hear the music they’re creating as it happens, with all the laughter, tangents, and truth bombs left in. 👉 Listen to Iris Belhaze: Spotify Link 👉 Listen to Mat Creedon: Spotify Link

  1. JAN 6

    Back in 2026: Creativity, Change & the Human Experiment

    We’re back — and it’s 2026. In this episode of the Nat and Mat Podcast, Nat and Mat ease into the new year with an open, honest conversation about where things are at — creatively, personally, and collectively. From reflections on music and the creative process, to the strange feeling of time speeding up, to the quiet pressure we all feel to “have it together,” this episode is less about answers and more about noticing what’s actually happening right now. It’s a relaxed, thoughtful check-in — part conversation, part reflection — touching on creativity, uncertainty, growth, and what it means to keep showing up as a human being in an increasingly noisy world. If you’re entering the year feeling curious, unsettled, hopeful, or somewhere in between, this one’s for you. 🎧 New episodes of the Nat and Mat Podcast explore music, life, creativity, philosophy, and the beautifully messy experience of being human. Thanks for wandering through the cosmic confusion with us. If you’d like to hear what Nat and Mat sound like when they’re actually trying, listen to their music: 🎶 Iris Belhaze — mysterious, emotional, indie magic: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nRV37P5mZCDvH0WnB6zlM?si=FkB2ZkjyRU-xP3_FuFAywg 🎶 Mat Creedon — sonic wizard, bowl banger, occasional philosopher: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I59ZpA9ngsaNrPOCT1Ct1?si=Xtiz0sSrSDG432F-ntLrqA New episodes weekly. No guarantees of sanity.

    1h 1m
  2. 12/24/2025

    A Shamanic Christmas: Ritual, Meaning & Modern Life — Nat & Mat

    In this special Christmas episode of the Nat & Mat Podcast, the conversation drifts into shamanic ideas, ancient ritual, and what Christmas may have once represented beyond the modern rush, noise, and consumerism. Nat and Mat explore themes of symbolism, tradition, altered states, community, and the quieter inner meaning of seasonal rituals — while keeping things grounded, curious, and lightly humorous. It’s not about belief systems or dogma, but about noticing how ancient ways of marking time, reflection, and connection still echo through modern life. As always, the discussion wanders — touching on spirituality, human nature, presence, and how we might reconnect with meaning during a time that’s often anything but peaceful. This episode is for anyone who: Feels Christmas has become a bit… loudIs curious about ancient or shamanic perspectivesEnjoys reflective conversation without preachingOr simply wants a slower, more thoughtful take on the season Pour a drink, take a breath, and join Nat and Mat for a relaxed, end-of-year conversation about Christmas, consciousness, and what might still be worth keeping from the old ways. Thanks for wandering through the cosmic confusion with us. If you’d like to hear what Nat and Mat sound like when they’re actually trying, listen to their music: 🎶 Iris Belhaze — mysterious, emotional, indie magic: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nRV37P5mZCDvH0WnB6zlM?si=FkB2ZkjyRU-xP3_FuFAywg 🎶 Mat Creedon — sonic wizard, bowl banger, occasional philosopher: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I59ZpA9ngsaNrPOCT1Ct1?si=Xtiz0sSrSDG432F-ntLrqA New episodes weekly. No guarantees of sanity.

    47 min
  3. 12/16/2025

    Peace, Presence & the Problem with Trying Too Hard — Nat & Mat

    In this episode of the Nat & Mat Podcast, the conversation turns toward peace — what it is, why we want it so badly, and why chasing it can sometimes push it further away. Nat and Mat explore ideas around presence, letting go, inner stillness, emotional resistance, and the strange human habit of over-complicating what might actually be very simple. Along the way, they reflect on everyday life, personal experiences, and the subtle difference between seeking peace and allowing it. As always, the discussion moves freely between the philosophical and the practical, with moments of humour, honesty, and gentle insight. This episode is for anyone who’s: Tired of strivingCurious about presence and awarenessInterested in inner peace without dogmaOr just enjoys thoughtful conversation that doesn’t pretend to have all the answers Settle in, breathe out, and join Nat and Mat for a grounded, meandering conversation about peace — and what might already be closer than we think. Thanks for wandering through the cosmic confusion with us. If you’d like to hear what Nat and Mat sound like when they’re actually trying, listen to their music: 🎶 Iris Belhaze — mysterious, emotional, indie magic: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nRV37P5mZCDvH0WnB6zlM?si=FkB2ZkjyRU-xP3_FuFAywg 🎶 Mat Creedon — sonic wizard, bowl banger, occasional philosopher: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I59ZpA9ngsaNrPOCT1Ct1?si=Xtiz0sSrSDG432F-ntLrqA New episodes weekly. No guarantees of sanity.

    59 min
  4. 12/10/2025

    Ancient Civilisations, Alien Theories & Tutankhamun’s Secret Life — Nat & Mat Go Deep(ish)

    In this episode, Nat and Mat fall headfirst into the mysteries of ancient civilisations — from the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids to the curious case of Tutankhamun, and whether human consciousness was once far more advanced than it is today. Along the way they detour (as always) into alien technology, reincarnation theories, unusual bird behaviour, consciousness experiments, and why modern humans may not actually be the smartest versions of ourselves. It’s a blend of history, speculation, humour, and the kind of philosophical spirals that only Nat and Mat can produce. If you love: Ancient EgyptAlien theoriesConsciousness chatsMystical rabbit holesOr just two people laughing their way through big questions …this episode is absolutely your vibe. Grab a cuppa, settle in, and join us as we try to answer the biggest questions in history — and accidentally create a few more. Thanks for wandering through the cosmic confusion with us. If you’d like to hear what Nat and Mat sound like when they’re actually trying, listen to their music: 🎶 Iris Belhaze — mysterious, emotional, indie magic: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nRV37P5mZCDvH0WnB6zlM?si=FkB2ZkjyRU-xP3_FuFAywg 🎶 Mat Creedon — sonic wizard, bowl banger, occasional philosopher: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I59ZpA9ngsaNrPOCT1Ct1?si=Xtiz0sSrSDG432F-ntLrqA New episodes weekly. No guarantees of sanity.

    1h 20m
  5. 12/03/2025

    Scatter Gun & Disclosure: UFO Secrets, Hidden Agendas & Making Music in the Unknown

    In this episode of The Nat & Mat Podcast, we dive head-first into a scatter-gun flow of ideas — from UFOs and government disclosure to the strange patterns behind secrecy, belief, and why the world might not be ready for the truth. Nat and Mat unpack the deeper questions behind extraterrestrial sightings, hidden tech, human psychology, and the subtle ways society reacts to the unknown. Mixed in with the cosmic conversation, we explore creativity, music-making, and the personal philosophies that shape how we see reality. It’s curious, playful, grounded, and just the right amount of mysterious — a classic Nat & Mat ride. If you love open-minded conversations that wander from the everyday to the extraordinary, you’ll feel right at home. 🎵 Listen to Iris Belhaze on Spotify: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nRV37P5mZCDvH0WnB6zlM?si=5AhmFyfBSbKXtI1meT4n9Q 🎵 Listen to Mat Creedon on Spotify: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I59ZpA9ngsaNrPOCT1Ct1?si=f9Q4MjPmRFutjBBXfM6jXw Thanks for wandering through the cosmic confusion with us. If you’d like to hear what Nat and Mat sound like when they’re actually trying, listen to their music: 🎶 Iris Belhaze — mysterious, emotional, indie magic: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nRV37P5mZCDvH0WnB6zlM?si=FkB2ZkjyRU-xP3_FuFAywg 🎶 Mat Creedon — sonic wizard, bowl banger, occasional philosopher: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I59ZpA9ngsaNrPOCT1Ct1?si=Xtiz0sSrSDG432F-ntLrqA New episodes weekly. No guarantees of sanity.

    1h 18m
  6. 11/25/2025

    Scatter Gun & The New Drum Kit: Hunting Inspiration in the Chaos

    In this week’s Nat & Mat Session, we dive into the origins of our new track “Scatter Gun” — a song shaped by messy ideas, sudden inspiration, and a brand-new drum kit that completely changed the vibe of the studio. Nat and Mat unpack the creative process behind the song, the way ideas sometimes shoot off in every direction, and how embracing chaos can actually lead to clarity. We talk workflow, instincts, overthinking, underthinking, and all the beautifully human stuff that happens before the music finally clicks into place. If you love hearing the real behind-the-scenes of independent music making — raw conversations, unexpected tangents, and genuine creative discovery — this episode is for you. 🎵 Listen to Iris Belhaze on Spotify: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nRV37P5mZCDvH0WnB6zlM?si=5AhmFyfBSbKXtI1meT4n9Q 🎵 Listen to Mat Creedon on Spotify: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I59ZpA9ngsaNrPOCT1Ct1?si=f9Q4MjPmRFutjBBXfM6jXw Thanks for wandering through the cosmic confusion with us. If you’d like to hear what Nat and Mat sound like when they’re actually trying, listen to their music: 🎶 Iris Belhaze — mysterious, emotional, indie magic: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nRV37P5mZCDvH0WnB6zlM?si=FkB2ZkjyRU-xP3_FuFAywg 🎶 Mat Creedon — sonic wizard, bowl banger, occasional philosopher: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I59ZpA9ngsaNrPOCT1Ct1?si=Xtiz0sSrSDG432F-ntLrqA New episodes weekly. No guarantees of sanity.

    1h 13m

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Join Natalie Zannoni (aka Iris Belhaze) and Mat Creedon — her songwriting collaborator, producer, and reluctant spiritual guide — as they dive deep into the creative process and the nature of existence… often at the same time. Recorded live in the studio while producing new Iris Belhaze tracks, Nat and Mat invites listeners right into the heart of their musical and philosophical chaos — no filters, no edits, no pretending to have it all figured out. Natalie’s raw, hard-hitting questions about the physical and spiritual collide with Mat’s grounded, often humorous attempts to make sense of it all. 🎧 Hear the music they’re creating as it happens, with all the laughter, tangents, and truth bombs left in. 👉 Listen to Iris Belhaze: Spotify Link 👉 Listen to Mat Creedon: Spotify Link