Crash Chords: Autographs

On this episode Matt is joined by the psychedelic indie rock band The Surrealists! The band live is: Will Feeney on bass, Adam Chlebek on keyboard, Tillio on guitar, Alejandro Quiles on drums, and Dora Neiden on vocals! Matt chats with the band about their brand new record, “As the Tides Rise," their originals, their influences, and the writing and recording process of the album. You can find the show on Twitter here! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

In this episode, Matt chats with director, writer, and editor Rick Ives! They discuss Rick's feature film "Solid Rock Trust," why this film is so different from other heist movies, and what went into making the film. They also talk about Rick's work on Marvel films and TV, as well as the work that goes into promoting an indie movie. Next Episode: The Surrealists You can find the show on Twitter here! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Time for another year-end wrap up! Matt wraps up 2022 by sharing some of their favorite media, moments, and accomplishments. They also take some time to thank those that have made an impact on them and supported them over this past year.  If you want to check out the brand new Patreon their video game podcast "Fun" & Games just click here! Next Episode: Rick Ives

Today Matt chats with musician and podcaster Micah McCaw! Together, they discuss Micah's latest album, A Beautiful Divorce, as well as the origins of the podcast he does with his wife, Jordan, "The McCaw Podcast Universe." They also chat about Micah's songwriting process, his sources of inspiration, and what it was like writing the new album at the height of the pandemic. Next Episode: 2022 Highlights w/ Stormageddon

Today Matt is joined by journalist, writer, and podcaster Patrick Klepek! They chat about how Patrick got his start in games journalism, the beginnings and ethos of waypoint, the launch of waypoint+, and origin of waypoint SPORTS! They also chat about Patrick's writing style, the holiday schedule of his 12-foot skeleton, Jackson Bones, as well as his love of horror movies. Next Episode: Micah McCaw

On today's show, Matt chats with Emelia Bleker, Miriam Tyler, and Zack Be of the synth pop band Pretty Bitter! The trio chat with Matt about their newest record Hinges, the band's origin, their songwriting process, and the process of creating during isolation. They also chat about returning to playing live, the magic of songwriting kismet and the story behind Hinges' album cover photo. Next Episode: Patrick Klepek

On today's show, Matt chats with longtime friend, rapper, and big ol' nerd, Schäffer The Darklord. They chat about Schäffer's new record, The Derelict Craft, his shift to full-time musician, as well as how his Patreon helped shape the new record. They also discuss how the pandemic made Schäffer rethink live performance, what it's like going back out on tour, and his plans for the future. Next Episode: Pretty Bitter

On today's show, Matt chats with the lead singer of the band Career Day, and co host of the podcast Through The Island, Desmond Zantua! Career Day is a Queens-based pop-punk band composed of Desmond on vocals, Andrew Grossane on bass, and Jacob Cutler on guitar / back up vocals. Together, Matt and Desmond chat about the brand new record, "Where We've Always Been," the band's writing process, as well as the themes and sound of the record. They also chat about Desmond's influences, activism, advocacy, vocal training, and engaging with the creative spirit. Next Episode: Schäffer The Darklord

On today's episode Matt is chatting with composer Brian Metolius! Together, they chat about Brian's work on Puffs, how he and Patrick Willems first teamed up, Brian's experience scoring the feature film Night Of The Coconut, and what it was like hearing his score on the big screen for the first time. They also chat about Brian's influences, his writing process, and the kinds of media that affect the way he creates. Next Episode: Desmond Zantua 

In this episode, Matt welcomes musician, actor, and CEO of Nebula and Standard, Dave Wiskus. With Matt, Dave talks about the origins of Standard, the inception of Nebula, and how he became involved in Patrick Willems' work. They also dive in on content creation, the current state of nerd media, and the film and premiere of Night Of The Coconut. Next Episode: Brian Metolius

On a very special 200th episode of Autographs, Matt welcomes their good friends and cohosts from the oft-mentioned on indefinite hiatus podcast, Crash Chords, Stephen Nagel and Jon Sanders! Together they reminisce about the origins of both pods, what they've been up to, their go-to bands during the pandemic, and how they stay busy. They all also talk about new projects, plans for the future, and the possibility of getting the band back together for more music pod goodness. Next Episode: Dave Wiskus

On today's episode, Matt is joined by Community Director for Innersloth, writer and speaker Victoria Tran! Together they chat about the rollercoaster ride that is the rise of Among Us, how Victoria discovered her love of gaming, and what goes into building active and supportive communities. They also chat about some favorite MMOs, why Victoria loves indie games, and the hands down best bubble tea flavors. Next Episode: 200th Episode Special

This week, Matt welcomes back director, actor, YouTuber, filmmaker, and Batman super fan, Patrick Willems! The two chat about Patrick's new film, “Night Of The Coconut,” how it went from a short film to a feature length film, the process of writing and filming it, and what it was like to have it premiere in-person. They also chat about Nebula, what Patrick has planned for next season, and his ideas for future projects. Next Episode: Victoria Tran

This week, Matt is joined by podcaster, writer, streamer, baker and adorable-dog parent, Terence Wiggins! Together, they chat about Terence's podcast, “Low Stakes: A Nice Conversation Podcast;” writing, baking, and why Samson is the best dog ever. They also chat about the Sonic franchise, Kingdom Hearts, collecting, and the freedom of being goofy and ridiculous on podcasts. Next Episode: Patrick Willems Returns!

On today's episode, Matt is joined by Steele Filipek and Adam Lance Garcia, two of the creative minds behind "The Green Lama" and "Queens of the Sapphire Sea" radio shows. Matt chats with them about the casts, writing episodes, sound design, and bringing these characters and worlds to life. They also chat about the pandemic's impact on their shows, doing guest audio, and what the future holds for both series. Next Episode: Terence Wiggins

On this week's episode, Matt welcomes comedian and actress Erin Callahan! Together they chat about Erin's love of comedy, as well as performing and writing during a pandemic. They also chat about influences, inspirations, their mutual love of Bo Burnham and why dark comedy resonates so much with them. Next Episode: Adam Lance Garcia and Steele Filipek

On today's episode, Matt is joined by TTRPG writer and Co-Founder/CCO of Penny For A Tale, Mitch Wallace! Together they chat about the origins of Penny For A Tale, as well as Mitch's work on Necrobiotic and the Chew TTRPG. They also discuss the evolution and growth of the TTRPG scene, tabletop gaming's shift to online during the pandemic, and some of Mitch's favor game settings and genres. Next Episode: Erin Callahan

In this episode, Matt chats with writer, content marketer, and TTRPG fan, Margaret Mae! Together they chat about Uncaged Anthology and Uncaged Goddesses books, the process of working on those books, and why they are special. They also chat about some of their favorite characters they've made, why they love table-top gaming, and some of their favorite campaign moments. Next Episode: Mitch Wallace

This week Matt is joined by writer, psychologist, research director, and video game nerd, Dr. Rachel Kowert! The two chat about Rachel's YouTube channel Psychgeist, her work with Take This, as well as her writing for both research and fiction. They also chat about Final Fantasy, The Witcher, and bringing awareness to important topics in gaming. You can also watch the teaser for her new book here! Next Episode: Margaret Mae

Today, Matt continues into week two of Dark Knight Fortnight with writer and director Johnny K. Together, they chat about Johnny's film “The Oath: A Batman Fan Film,” what inspired the film, the filming process, and why he decided to crowdfund the project. They also chat about their love of Batman, Star Trek and Johnny K.'s latest project, Farragut Forward. Next Episode: Dr. Rachel Kowert

Today Matt chats with podcasters and professional nerds Matt Spaulding & Justin Pomerville! Together, they chat about the origins of Matt and Justin's podcasts “2 Broke Geeks,” and “The FBI's Most Unwanted,” as well as Justin's Nicolas Cage column “THE NIC GAUGE.” They also geek out about Star Wars, DC, Marvel, Pokémon and more! Next Episode: Johnny K.

This week Matt is chatting with podcaster, writer, bass player, heavy metal enthusiast, and all around music nerd, Daniel Cordova! Together, they chat about the origin of Daniel's podcast, Far Beyond Metal, his writing for Metal Injection, and his band Alå. They also share in their mutual fandom of CRJ, lament about missing live concerts, and chat about some of Daniel's favorite artists and bands. Next Episode: Matt Spaulding & Justin Pomerville

On today's episode, Matt sits down with TikToker, streamer, actor, and comic book nerd, Panda Redd! Together, they chat about how Panda got his start on TikTok, his first viral hit, as well as how he creates his versions of famous comic book characters for his skits. They also chat about the MCU, comic books, video games, and becoming a content creator in quarantine. Next Episode: Daniel Cordova

Last year from December 10th through the 12th, Matt had the pleasure of covering PAX Unplugged 2021, a board game and tabletop convention in Philadelphia, PA. He got to play games, hang with friends, attend panels and interview some awesome people! In this episode, you'll hear his thoughts on the con as well as chats with Austin of Dr. Wictz, Anthony Tessitore, Risa Pearl of Cortex Roleplaying, Dani Effertz of Sovranti, Chris Walters of Inside Up Games, Ben Harkins of Floodgate Games, Tom Wetzel of Thames & Kosmos, Sebastian Yūe and Justin Gary of Stoneblade Entertainment. Enjoy! Next Episode: Panda Redd

Time for another year-end wrap up! Matt wraps up 2021 by sharing some of his favorite media, moments, and accomplishments, as well as chatting about how sometimes this year just felt like 2020 part two. He also takes some time to thank those have made an impact on him and supported him over this past year. See you in 2022 and remember… Music is life and life is good! If you want to vote for DJ Stormageddon in the upcoming Silver Tusk Awards you can go here! Next Episode: PAX Unplugged 2021

Today Matt is chatting with with astrophysicist, science consultant, and writer, Dr. Erin Macdonald! Together they chat about Erin's consulting work on shows like Orbital Redux as well as a plethora of Star Trek properties including Discovery, Prodigy, Picard, and Lower Decks just to name a few. They also chat about Erin's love of the Mass Effect franchise, finding a passion for space at an early age, and the experience of meeting your heroes. Next Episode: 2021 Highlights w/ Stormageddon

On today's episode, Matt welcomes back rapper, nerd of many fandoms, and all around cool guy Sulfur! Together they chat about Sulfur's new record “The Wheel Of Rhyme,” which is his homage to The Wheel Of Time series, his past work, their mutual friend and producer Mikal kHill, lock picking and escape artistry, as well what his plans are for the future. If you want to donated to AbleGamers and support Unofficial Dragon Age Day 2021 just got here! Next Episode: Dr. Erin Macdonald

This week Matt is chatting with the nerd-themed a cappella group, Choirfly! Matt is joined by members Caisey, Rachel, Luci, Matty, Geoff, and Andy to talk about how the group got started, how they arrange their music, and where they go for inspiration. They also chat about how each member came to a love of music, performing live, their songwriting process, and rehearsing during a pandemic. Next Episode: Sulfur returns!

Today on the show, Matt visits with actor and model Jonathan De Azevedo. The two chat about Jonathan's appearances in both Free Guy and Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, how he got started acting and how modeling has influenced his fashion sense. They also chat about getting to work with supportive casts, Jonathan's move to L.A., and the things he does to stay motivated and inspired. Also as mentioned in the intro I'm doing Extra Life 2021. You can donate to a great cause by just clicking here! Next Episode: Choirfly

On today's show, Matt is joined by the CEO of ROTU Entertainment, Jason Parks! Together, they chat about his companies latest release, the VR game "Rhythm of the Universe: Ionia," why music and music theory play such an integral role in the game, his passion for conservation and environmentalism, and why ROTU decided to partner with Wildlife Warriors Worldwide. They also chat about what games they've been playing, where Jason and his team find their inspiration, and what his hope is for the future of VR. Next Episode: Jonathan De Azevedo

On today's podcast, Matt chats with actor, director, producer, improviser, streamer and voice actor, Jessica Lynn Verdi! They chat about Jessica's all-improv medical show, "Heartbeats,” which just started its second season, as well as how she discovered and fell in love with streaming. The two also chat about the challenges of improv without an in-person audience, some of Jessica's favorite games to stream, her love of Star Trek, and having a strong support system during social isolation. Next Episode: Jason Parks

In this week's episode, Matt is joined by comics writer Joe Ciano! Together they chat about Joe's upcoming horror graphic novel, "Children of the Woods," the origins of his love of comics and the process of getting his book made. They also discuss some of their favorite adaptations, Joe's writing process, and why he loves horror comics. Next Episode: Jessica Lynn Verdi

On today's show, Matt chats with singer/songwriter, podcaster, nerd, and friend of all pods, Dan Purcell! Together they chat about Dan's new EP, "Day by Day," his upcoming full-length record, “Marathon," as well as his podcast about the making of his EP, "Tape by Tape." They also chat about Dan's songwriting process and influences, how video game music defined his tastes, and the things he's been consuming in quarantine. Next Episode: Joe Ciano

On today's show, Matt chats with writer and nerd-about-town Rick Heinz! Together they chat about Rick's latest book, The Seventh Age: Dystopia, as well as the whole Seventh Age series. They also chat about Rick's work on the 5e D&D campaign book The Red Opera before touching on gaming, Rick's early writing career, how being an electrician has shaped how he describes lighting, some of his favorite geeky properties, and even some upcoming projects. Next Episode: Dan Purcell

On this week's episode, Matt is joined by Big Boat Interactive game producer Mike Arkin, and one half of the band The Living Tombstone, Sam Haft! They are here on the show to chat about their joint effort, the upcoming rhythm strategy game, "AudioClash: Battle of the Bands." Together they discuss the origin of their unique collaboration, why this game is different from its rhythm game predecessors, and the unique challenges in making a game like this. They also chat about favorite games from their youth, how the games industry has evolved over the years, as well as the things that continue to inspire their work to this day. Next Episode: Rick Heinz

In today's episode Matt is joined by actor, friend and all-around badass, Ashlie Atkinson. Together, they chat about Ashlie's work on the sci-fi podcast Steal The Stars, her time working on Netflix's Jessica Jones, and her experience inhabiting the role of Connie Kendrickson in Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman. They also chat about her start as an actor, battling imposter syndrome and how working in media affects how it's viewed. Next Episode: Sam Haft and Mike Arkin

On the newest episode, Matt is joined by podcaster, producer, and writer Mitch Punpayuk! Together, they chat about the origins of Geek Elite Media, the plethora of podcasts on the growing indie network, and Mitch's early obsession with movies and broadcasting. They also discuss covering live events, the importance of written articles, and their mutual love of the Let's Rewatch crew. Next Episode: Ashlie Atkinson

On today's podcast, Matt chats with director, editor, writer, podcaster, producer and cinematographer, Ash Blodgett! Together, they chat about Ash's early life, how she became interested in directing, and her love of movies and storytelling. They also chat about both of Ash's YouTube channels, the making of some of her short films ("Joining Call", "Zombie Debt"), and her movie podcast, Let's Rewatch. Next Episode: Mitch Punpayuk

On this week's episode, Matt welcomes director, writer, producer, and editor Alden Peters! Together they chat about Alden's new queer sci-fi film, "The Robosexual," and its Kickstarter campaign. Matt and Alden also discuss their mutual love of science fiction, Alden's influences, and the things both are learning about their crafts as they continue to grow in their fields. Next Episode: Ash Blodgett

On today's episode, Matt is joined by actor, podcaster, burlesque performer, writer, sex-positive speaker and performance artist, Lucas Brooks! Together they chat about Lucas' new podcast "Suggestive Language," life in quarantine, Lucas rediscovering his love of games through the Nintendo Switch and missing live performance. They also talk about how they first met, feeling youthful and telling dog stories. Next Episode: Alden Peters

In today's episode, Matt chats with the brilliant minds behind the hilarious romantic comedy We Broke Up, Laura Jacqmin and Jeff Rosenberg! Matt chats with them about the origins of the film, the casting process, and improvising on set. They also discuss Laura's work writing for video games like Minecraft: Story Mode as well as Jeff's work in TV on shows like The Good Place. Next Episode: Lucas Brooks

In this episode, Matt welcomes back his close friend - podcaster, burlesque producer, and performer - Viktor Devonne! Together, they chat about Viktor's move to the West Coast, performing and producing during the pandemic, the evolution of his podcasts, and growing a podcast network. They also chat about struggling to stay motivated, burnout, and the importance of amplifying the voices around you. Next Episode: Laura Jacqmin and Jeff Rosenberg

Raina is back! Matt is joined once again by his good friend - podcaster, burlesque producer and performer - Raina Sinclair! She's flying solo this time as the two chat about live performance during the pandemic, learning new skills to broaden your artistic endeavors, and missing hugging friends. They also chat about self expression, Raina starting an Only Fans, and the joying in seeing your friends succeed. Next Episode: Viktor Devonne Returns!

Today, Matt is joined by voice actor, ghost tour guide, historian, and creator of The Hellfire Club on Patreon, Sebastian Crane. They chat about Sebastian's love of the occult, how he got started giving ghost tours, the origins of his new Patreon, and loving horror as a scaredy cat. They also chat about the history of Hellfire Clubs in England, Sebastian's love of photography, and feeling seen through visual art. Next Episode: The Return of Raina Sinclair

In this episode Matt is joined by voice actor, podcaster, and streamer Leo Wiggins! Leo and Matt chat about what it's like doing voice over for video games (like Summer in Mara and AFK Arena,) Leo's podcasts Lore Party and Gom Jabbar, as well as why he started streaming. They also talk about the legacy of voice acting, some of their favorite games, and why they both love sharing games with their community. Next Episode: Sebastian Crane

On this week's episode Matt welcomes magician, storyteller, and badass human, Lindsey Noel to the show. They chat together about the kind of magic she performs, her earliest magic-related memories, and crafting virtual magic experiences. They also discuss the group "Couple Of Magicians," the way she and her partner Francis sometimes see magic differently, what it's like to perform at the Magic Castle - virtually - and what it's like try to stay focused during isolation.   But wait, did you know that Matt is on Patreon? Support this podcast (and more) with a variety of tiers and in return receive tokens of our appreciation ranging from a shout-out on this podcast to  fan fiction, stickers, t-shirts, or a fully DJ'd event. This week's shout-out goes to Stormageddon's Patreon supporters Rob Starobin, Frankie, Emily Crouch-Ponder, Gregory Ponder, Robare Pruyn-Bush and Case Aiken. Visit patreon.com/stormageddon for more info. Next Episode: Leo Wiggins

This week, Matt kicks off the very first episode of CPOV: Autographs with a bang! His guest is blogger, movie critic, and podcaster Hans Martin Jr. aka The Real Movie Critic. Hans and Matt discuss Hans' early love of movies, the origins of his podcast (The Real Movie Critic vs. The Cine-Guy), favorite sports films, diversity and representation in film, as well as what movies he's excited for in 2021. But wait, did you know that Stormageddon is on Patreon? Support this podcast (and more) with tiered donations, and in return receive tokens of our appreciation ranging from a shout-out on this podcast to exclusive audio content, fan fiction, stickers, t-shirts, or a fully DJ'd event. This week's shout-out goes to Stormageddon's Patreon supporters Rob Starobin, Frankie, Emily Crouch-Ponder, Gregory Ponder, Robare Pruyn-Bush and Case Aiken. Visit patreon.com/stormageddon for more info. Next Episode: Lindsey Noel

In this episode, Matt welcomes comedian, podcaster, and actor, Tristan Miller. Together, they chat about pandemic life, comedy in isolation, and missing the experience of NYC. They also chat about living with mental illness through comedy, Tristian's influences in comedy, and how the pandemic has effected the way we view certain media. Continue reading

Happy New Year everyone! Matt's kicking off 2021 with a bang as he welcomes podcasters, Nathan Brandt and Kam Konek, to the show! He chats with them about the humble beginnings of their flagship show, "The New Entertainment System Podcast," as well as the origins of their new podcast network, "Some Good Shows." Brandt and Konek introduce other shows on the network, including "Everything Ranked," "The Big Three," and "Hamburglore." As a group, they all also discuss their love of podcasting as a medium and the communities they all hope to continue to grow in the new year. Continue reading

Time for another year end wrap up! Matt wraps up 2020 by sharing some of his favorite media, moments, events, and accomplishments, as well as chatting about the incredible highs and brutal lows of this trash fire of a year. He also takes some time to thank those have made an impact on him and supported him over this past year. He also shares a huge announcement about the future of Autographs. See you in 2021 and remember… Music is life and life is good! Continue reading

This week Matt welcomes writer and podcaster Jessi Hempel! Jessi talks with Matt about her podcast, Hello Monday, her upcoming memoir, The Family Outing, and the nature of working and podcasting in a pandemic. They also talk about queerness, artist growth, finding relaxation wherever you can and the future we can or cannot imagine on the other side of the pandemic. Continue reading