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Today I sit with Sarah Fleming. She is a photographer and creative director upon request. We talk about getting over the hump of starting something, respecting a craft, and her perspective of how her identity informs her photography. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flemi.jpg/?hl=en Website: https://www.sflemi.com/

In this episode I talk with Kayleen Powell a Clinical Specialist, Poet, Author, CEO, and woman of many socks. We discuss her being a generational change agent, perceptions of her, her book 'Bible Verses, Poems & Trap Music, The Promise Brand, and Powell's Promise Network. The book: https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Verses-Poems-Trap-Music/dp/B08GTYFPCL The Promise Brand website: https://thepromisebrandco.com/

I sit down with Founder and head of The Pink List which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with Breast Cancer pay for their treatments. We talk Wonder Woman, anime, and how important it is for us to band together to support those fighting Breast Cancer. Link:https://www.facebook.com/thepinklistdetroit/?ref=py_c

I sit and talk with activist, organizer, entrepreneur and overall renaissance woman Chani Tha Hippie about her work during the election as a Voter Protection Organizer.

This is a conversation between Dan Green Residence Hall Director at U of M and I. We talk about JT's nipple blessing us, his expression of Blackness and manhood. Footnotes: Gladiator on Aaron Hernandez- https://open.spotify.com/show/5DN5xiAToNt3VrCykD4Fcn

This is a special first part of a miniseries of episodes surrounding Cults. I dig into what cults are and how easily you can become part  of one without even knowing it through Mind Control. Sources: Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0967068827/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Losing Reality by Dr. Robert Jay Lifton  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620974991/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism by Dr. Robert Jay Lifton https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1614276757/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This episode is with my Radio and Television Teacher from high school and author Clint Chico. We discuss how its been teaching remotely in an arts school and how media production for students has changed. His book is 'My Name is Marcia' is available below. https://www.amazon.com/My-Name-Marcia-Clint-Chico/dp/B08FB2M3YV/ref=sr_1_2?crid=778I13C5UROD&dchild=1&keywords=my+name+is+marcia&qid=1601426133&sprefix=my+name+is+marcia%2Caps%2C1743&sr=8-2

On this episode we continue our talks featuring educators and centered on teaching remote with the stylish, funny, thoughtful, and great Kuf (@krispykuf). Kuf is a makeup artist and early education teacher who within the last year moved to the Bay Area California from Detroit. We talk about the transition from a totally different time zone and region.

I sat down Friday evening with Cydnei. A kindergarten teacher in Canton, MI about her student's first day of school and America's fist class of virtual public schools.  How are the teachers coping and how can we support our kids during this time is discussed further. The month is about Education so get ready! 

Tonight I tried Anchor’s call in feature to talk to my friend of 20+ years Lauren to discuss her pastry company and 6 months of the pandemic. You can find her company on IG @thelovelycompany or on https://www.thelovelycompanyllc.com/ As always you can support the podcast via Patreon at Patreon.com/matchmatt

In this episode of Match Matt I sit down with Taylor, and Mario alongside City Council President Brenda Jones before the primary election where she is running for US Representative. We talk bridging the gap of the personal and political, communication, and finding a purpose within serving others. Your zip code should not determine your quality of living.

This episode of Match Matt is my explanation, and brief thoughts of the travel ban and immigrant family separation.

This episode of Match Matt I talk with poet, and podcaster Chani Tha Hippie, and comedian Delo Brown. We talk about the process of finding your way as the edible kicks in.

On this episode I'm joined by Jenn, host of the 'A Shot of Jenn' podcast and part owner of Chi Chi Beauty, Clay Hova from 'Clay Hova Fitness' and 'Clay Hova Cares', also Jeturi who will be having hosting his own podcast this summer. We talk black spaces, is redemption possible in the social media age, and how old is too old to date as a young person.

This episode is the return of the Match Matt podcast in Detroit to talk about Lil Caesar's, Mo'Nique, responsibility of platforms, and me being a hater. It features The Ratchet Blogger, Mike who is a photographer and runs detroitfolk.com, and Janice our queen of women's studies.

I sit with fellow upcoming Chef. Chef Fresh to discuss inspirations to cook, do you really need parsley, and bbq sauce with grape jelly?

Thoughts on social media regarding how we perceive and communicate.

Short segment about social media in the year of Dolt 45.

A short segment I’m trying to motivate people to live full lives.

An episode about how Dr. Rosati and Dr. Melkote (BGSU) perceive young adult’s relationship with political involvement.