Clint Wells (musician) and Katie Featherston (actress) have been friends for over a decade. Join them twice a month as they tackle each letter of the alphabet to take a deep dive into the art, music, films and experiences that shaped them with an insider
Clint Wells, Katie Featherston
This week R is for ROLES and we have our first ever guest! Matthew Patrick Davis, star of breakout horror masterpiece Barbarian, joins Clint and Katie to talk all about his career as an actor and songwriter in Los Angeles. Many parallels are drawn between Katie and Matt's experiences auditioning, making their respective films and the press tours and horror con appearances they both travel to together. Wanna hear all about MPD regurgitating a bloody rat into Justin Long's mouth? How about drooling over a dill pickle in his underwear as Matt tries to impress director Zach Cregger via zoom? It's all here and so much more. We hope you enjoy hanging with Matthew Patrick Davis as much as we did!Keep up with MPD here:IG: instagram.com/matthewpatrickdaviswww.matthewpatrickdavis.comIf you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
This week Q is for a tower-dwelling, one-eyed hunchback monster who, despite his heroic levels of chivalry and modesty, is forced to endure alone, forever an outsider to a cruel world that could never love him. No, we're not talking about Clint! We're talking about Victor Hugo's Quasimodo, perhaps based on a real person, whose story mirrors the fascinating political landscape of 19th century. We learn all about Victor Hugo, his family and professional life, the inspiration for his most famous novels and poems and map out a dreamworld scenario in which Quasimodo finds true love with witches. Enjoy!If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
Happy New Year! We hope you're all well and looking forward to 2023 as much as we are. Katie got engaged and adopted a new puppy! Clint's going to be touring all year with Morgan Wade and getting his family moved into a new house. On this HHH, we also discuss new year resolutions, making changes, selling yourself, dogs and cats, being healthy on the road, separating the art from the artist, TAR, ideology and family. Enjoy!If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
It's a special yuletide HHH as Clint and Katie talk anxiety, over-committing, meditation, the joy or morning cocktails and gratitude for great school grades. Thank you to everyone who took the time to listen to and support the podcast this year. We love you all and look forward to all the new episodes in the New Years. Happy holidays!If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
This week we're talking about the up and coming NFL Goat Patrick Mahomes! What makes him so special on and off the field? Is it important for our favorite athletes to be likable? How important is leadership on and off the field? Will the Titans beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl 50-0? All of these questions and more are answered in what is probably the greatest episode of all time. Enjoy!0:30 Michael Jackson oiled up? 1:45 Mommy and Daddy have a family meeting2:30 Clint and Isbelle like the sports2:45 Welcome to episode 16! // Katie is a texan.6:00 Medieval Times7:00 Katie is not a sports person! Don't be afraid, listeners!!!!8:00 Patrick Mahomes II and baseball10:50 the KC draft!13:00 NFL is the most powerful… ever.13:50 Concussions are very bad. 15:15 Gotta adapt to keep up with the times!17:00 Creative excellence under pressure18:50 Katie once fell off a horse 19:25 Dolla, dolla bills, y'all! $$$22:15 What does it mean to be a good leader?23:45 Don't boo, Vote!26:10 Aaron Rogers and gladiators 27:00 Go win/kill… and then hug it out. 29:00 - Kelce and the stripey team 30:50 Players with podcasts?32:30 New Heights w/ Jason & Travis Kelce34:20 Clint begrudgingly like Mahomes35:00 Sports is a soap opera36:50 Katie likes it cutthroat on the field, but then with a good hug after.38:30 Katie explains Fortnite39:20 Mahomes is a family man40:20 Prenups are normal now?41:20 Is Katie loyal to Mahomes or KC?44:20 Katie and Clint almost cross paths over the holidays46:45 Katie saves 10% on her insurance and Andy Reid is a COMEDIAN49:15 Ketchup and Whataburger50:10 The Kelce and Mahomes bromance beginnings54:30 Henry Winkler56:30 In a dream (football) world58:55 Clint likes Mahomes a little more!
This week Clint walks Katie through the fascinating history of The Oscars! What is the Academy? How does the voting process work? Who is Oscar and why is he holding a sword? They discuss criticism such as bias, commercialism and lack of diversity, the decline in ratings and where they were during the "slap felt around the world" last year. Plus! A bunch of facts you probably didn't know about the Oscars and Katie's well rehearsed Oscar speech! Enjoy!(Get out your Wine Mug and drink every time Clint says “muckity-muck”!) ****1:00 PA parody on the oscars / Clint sneaks into the PA premiere screening3:00 Oscar ratings// hostless Oscars? // woke culture4:15 Horror movies at the oscars?4:45 Clint gives some basic history5:00 Katie straps in for a wild ride *cue the theme music*6:20 Katie had her 30th bday at the Roosevelt Hotel. It was grand. There was a bowling alley. 8:15 People cared about movie stars in the 30's9:00 Joe and Katie watched a romcom IN A REAL MOVIE THEATRE10:25 The Oscar statue… 11:05 The origin of the name is lost to history….12:45 No spoilers, please! Oscars get engraved at the after party.13:15 Oscar statue re-sale value. Prob ok to resell if you're trying to save your wife. It's just a statue. 15:15 Other Oscar achievement awards // Tom Hanks was just getting started when Katie was in HS.16:05 Katie attends a “night before” Oscar party and has a friend who won an Oscar17:10 Joaquin Phoenix doesn't campaign.. but does get an Oscar18:30 writer/directors are awesome 19:40 How do you become an Academy member?20:45 A lot of the members are old white guys. 22:30 Kathryn Bigelow wants to win because she is awesome 24:00 Requirement for submitting a movie to the Oscars24:30 Terrifier 2… Oscar bound???25:15 Kathy Bates and Misery / Kathy Bates went to SMU and inspired Katie to start journaling.26:00 Is Katie a serial killer? Or just a journaler? 27:00 Katie hasn't watched many Oscar movies. She is sorry.27:55 Tangerine and the Iphone429:00 We gotta preserve the theatre experience! (And also bookstores.)29:50 Screeners!!!31:00 Katie spills the tea on her pal who won the Oscar35:25 Katie woke up in France and learned about Chris Rock and Will Smith40:20 Playing off an acceptance speech…43:15 Host or no host?44:00 Social issues or celebrate movies?46:00 Covid Oscars48:30 Populist movies are still cool!51:30 Leo, it's your time.53:30 Will Smith and the room where it happened. 54:15 Roma 54:45 Don't just be mad on twitter! People are trying to figure stuff out. 55:30 Gender non binary at the Oscars… Katie says “hey, let's just give best performer awards and call it a day.”57:00 Fun Oscar facts!57:20 Meryl Streep is GOAT59:05 In A Dream World: “45 second Oscar speeches”1:02:00 Clint turns the Oscars into Carrie!If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
- Bo Burnham- old coffee- having children- Clint as a granddad- raw eggs- unlocking oreos- Taylor Swift- are we really narcicists?- Amway- listener e-mails- a gift from friends- balancing life and workIf you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
This week Katie takes a deep dive into narcissism. What is it exactly? Are you or is someone you love a grandiose or covert narcissist? Stick around for the end in which Clint takes a psychology quiz to judge once and for all whether or not he fits the description. Detailed breakdown:- Clint's been called a narcissist- Katie's disclaimer- Clint Google's narc IN THERAPY?- A wee bit of basic background- Freud- What do you think dreams are?- Katie is NOT going to tell us her dream (Disclaimer: she sort of does)- Joe gets a free pass in dreamland- A bit more history- Katie's interested in how ppl become attracted to narcissists in adulthood- Reddit: Raised by Narcissists- Couples Therapy TV show- Katie might want to be a Couple's Therapist?- DSM-V definition of Narc- Katie can't say the word exploitative- Katie thinks she is special (along with everyone else)- Are some psychopaths are CEO's?- Internet List of famous people who are narcissists//// Psychopath/sociopath- Sports guys/ Michael Jordan/ war- Grandiose vs vulnerable narc- leaky cauldron- boundaries- Clint's intuition! // Clint's travel- tough road. Hope people can get help. Everyone was a baby once!- narcissists in movies!- Take the test with us!- hot sauce in the ass- am I special person?- Look at my body// shame photo- fake it till ya make it- I like to look at my body - look in the mirror- Katie still can't say the word exploitativeIf you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
It's HHH time! Strap in with Clint and Katie as they take you on a rollercoaster ride through topics like:- sound design in films- Blow Out- nice v. cheap coffee- Halloween plans- group movies- Dahmer- haunted houses- Harry Potter- frauds- lying- listener e-mails- sex cults- Holy Hell, Seduced and FaultsIf you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
M is for Marriage this week! Clint breaks down the history of marriage dating back over 4,000 years and traces it's evolution from a pragmatic union based on pragmatic societal needs that inherently treated women as sexual property to modern day in which marriage is based on love and mutual sexual attraction. They discuss the church's involvement, women's rights, divorce, gay marriage, arranged marriages and a bunch of interesting statistics about marriage from around the world.If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
This week L is for Los Angeles, Katie's home base and a place where dreams come true. We break down the history of the city, talk food, music, films, and gang violence related to the city. Enjoy!If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
K is for KISS! On April 5, 1997 a 12 year old Clint went to see KISS on their Worldwide Live reunion tour. It was his first concert and would inspire him to pursue a life long career of guitar playing and music making. In this episode Clint gives Katie an overview of one of the greatest, most influential and misunderstood bands of all time. Enjoy!If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
On this HHH Clint and Katie talk about:- booze hierarchy- growing up- new patrons!- listener e-mails- music videos- boy bands- Italy- Clint on the AMA's- RIP HarveyIf you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
On this HHH, Clint and Katie talk about learning the hard way to avoid weed, the beauty of Austin, LA fashion, thank Patrons and read our very first handful of emails! Enjoy!If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
E is for Eraserhead (1977), a surrealist horror film written, directed, produced and edited by David Lynch and one of Clint's favorite movies of all time and one that Katie had never seen. Together they talk through the her first impressions and the themes of the movie, how it was made and it's impact on film culture.0:00 intro // trailer2:15 Katie's movie notes are like a weird poem and she needs a hug3:00 The movie is a dark dream // movie details3:40 Katie shouts out the pod email4:30 Clint watches the movie (with a Sammy) on a tour bus. No bandmates show. // Katie is afraid of the movie.6:00 Clint tells us David Lynch movie facts6:45 What would a synopsis for this movie even be???// world building9:45 Dinner scene was C and K's fave scene // sound design11:50 Hi listeners! Go watch the movie, maybe?12:00 Zipped into the future. Everyone's seen it now.12:25 Katie took notes! // The man in the planet.14:40 LOTR15:40 Clint likes evasive artists16:45 Clint can't figure out what it means. But it's all in the shot.17:15 Visually dark film // don't make it hard for the audience to enjoy the film18:45 Are the actors puppets?// storyboarding21:00 Why are the moments so extra uncomfortable?22:25 Good movies move you either way23:15 Katie hated this movie more than anything, BUT...25:20 Menstruating chicken // women have fits27:00 Actors and character development and motivation29:45 Casting of the mom - too beautiful30:40 House is scary// where did the puppies go?31:15 Alien baby wrapped in gauze and is ill.32:10 Fear of fatherhood?34:35 Sad moment: In bed and she recoils // could have been a Team35:30 Lady in the radiator36:55 Clint thinks it's beautiful, Katie thinks it's pretty rough. // Henry's room.38:15 Katie likes dark and disturbing. // Claustraphobic.39:10 Beautiful girl across the hall// No stopping this longest kiss ever41:05 Head pops off //Pencil factory42:15 Criterion Collection! (not an official sponsor)44:10 Friends chemistry is masterful, but not super interesting45:10 Clint thinks katie should watch it again. Katie considers this.47:35 Some sort of transference occurs with this film // make the brain work49:50 End of film wrap up - Henry wakes up from dream51:25 Is henry in heaven?53:00 DWTN LA and Katie doesn't go to the beach often53:30 In a dream world, Clint?55:10 In a dream world, Katie?56:55 clint recommends Mullholland Drive57:30 David Lynch gets elephant man58:25 Katie reiterates her hate, but loves that she had a reason to watch it58:50 Is Clint a psychopath? Absolutely not. Maybe?If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
D is for DATING! In this episode Katie breaks down the intimidating world of modern dating and Clint continues to be grateful for his marriage.0:00 Intro: We're excited about this topic // Analog VS online dating1:50 A quote: online dating is a marketplace // so many choices! Katie talks fast and a lot.3:55 Clint can finally get a word in: speed dating5:30 Katie briefly shares about the two times she felt rejected on first dates6:00 Dating sites! The breakdown7:00 Clint finds the weird dating sites9:30 Hot Sauce dating meets Food Allergy10:00 C & K break down Tinder10:30 Hinge and Jim-bob11:30 Bumble and gals having the control12:30 Clint is the father of a daughter // access to women // dick pics?13:30 Only do it if it's fun!14:15 On paper, should have been a good match date gone wrong...15:45 Katie makes a friend on a date16:30 Katie dates the inventor of speed dating... or did she?18:40 Clint is in the goo goo dolls!19:15 Speed dating date: part 2 Katie gets dissed. But finds her mom's engagement ring.20:50 Clint's pal is out of a 20 yr relationship and is casually dating lots22:13 Do you penpal or do you get to the date?22:45 Desirability trends: STATS // women decline as they age and gets smart24:45 Sex doesn't last that long. Can we have a convo too?25:25 You know what? Katie has another dating story. Musician dude with kids.27:00 Musician dude insta stalks Katie28:00 Musician dude.. are you a married dad of three?30:00 Clint paints a picture of our date30:45 Leaning out of an Uber - I'll always love you!31:05 Clint wants to know: How can men talk to women now?32:45 Katie can tell the good guys from the gross ones // vegas story// Katie is in love!34:00 Clint gives women credit fortelling the difference // IRL interactions35:20 Will the pendulum swing back the other way? IRL is irreplaceable36:00 Safe guys vs Keep your guard up37:00 Clint asks about catfishing38:40 Pete Buttigieg met Chasten on Hinge!39:15 Clint tells a story by way of an analogy// MP3's41:30 Katie has some stats on dating stuff.42:50 Men vs women biggest fears // Clint's guitar on a mountain top44:35 Clint's Dreamworld46:45 Katie's Dreamworld aka she is so in love. // Marco Polo49:00 Wrap up!If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
In our happy hour series we take some time to catch up, share news and read listener e-mails. We're also launching a Patreon, which is a way for you to support the show and help us off set the costs of making a podcast. We're giving away limited edition, signed CDs, vinyl and exclusive AtoZ magnets as a way to say thanks.In this Happy Hour we discuss Clint's European tour, Katie's anniversary, our dopplegangers and Alanis Morissette. Has anyone ever told you that you looked like an unattractive celebrity? Write and tell us about it and we'll read it on the show!Join us on Patreon here:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
I hope you analog nerds are ready because this week 'C' is for Cassette Culture! Clint takes us down the nostalgic highway to talk about the history of cassettes, why they're becoming fashionable again and the importance of engaging in physical media.00:00: what is our relationship to cassettes?03:00: history of Cassettes03:40: Lou Otten was an inventor // Naz06:07: pocket recorder06:40: it's a race // give the patent away for free09:00: the blank tape // katie is romantic13:35: last new car with a cassette? Katie makes a guess15:10: the Walkman // Guardians of the Galaxy18:20: Clint feels Walkman nostalgic listening as an adult19:11: Katie asks about quality and differences in walkman's24:05: mixtapes are an art-form27:11: Clint plays guitar for a girl on the phone30:40: Katie is socially shy and is bad on phones35:00: culture and politics and street music41:00: the spiritual problem of how we appreciate music.48:00: people love music48:45: in a dream world!If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
This week B is for Bachelor Nation! Katie educates Clint on a deep dive of everything The Bachelor including it's success rate, spin-off shows, notable hookups, the sexy-time date night and the Chris Harrison drama.(Note: This episode was recorded in the late fall of 2021 and therefore some of the details may have evolved regarding Chris Harrison. Opinions should be contextualized within the time frame they originated. - AtoZ MMGMT)1:12: Clint wants to like things people like // Katie is a new watcher5:00: Katie drops some Bach franchise facts9:20: Clint makes some guesses.14:00: “This process really works” ...but facts don't lie.16:25: special sex episode23:00: Katie would need a buffer between dates26:40: Katie breaks down olden times marriage and selling women off29:35: the producers nurture the drama31:35: Colton Underwood is gay // restraining order36:00: visibility and the woke jones'37:00: Chris Harrison drama47:40: Arie's season// post show visitations49:20: in a dreamworld55:00: Clint throws in some spiceIf you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com
This week 'A' is for Auditions! Clint and Katie walk you through the hilarious (and sometimes humiliating) experience auditioning for various bands and movies. 0:00 : intro to AtoZ, we're friends1:04 : Katie's story of auditioning young2:05 : bait and switch porn auditions?6:30 : shady auditions7:40 : Paranormal Activity9:10 : resumes/ special talents13:45 : remembering names/social anxiety17:00 : your friend is up for the same role! What do you do!19:35 : mom with diarrhea24:00 : auditioning once you're established33:00 : Clint has only auditioned twice, Katie is shocked and amazed.37:40 : Clint says hi to people to make everyone comfortable40:00 : self tapes46:35 : in a dreamworld51:40 : what did we learn today?If you think AtoZ has value please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-to-z-with-clint-and-katie/id1621357027If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can learn more about it and sign up HERE:www.patreon.com/atozwithclintandkatieWrite in to Clint and Katie here:atozclintandkatie@gmail.com