Family Den Theater

Matt and Holton stare into the void of 2021 and ask the most important question possible: when is it time to cut ties with a TV show?

With Matt finally back in the closet, he and Holton discuss two of Cartoon Network's most beloved series: Steven Universe and Adventure Time.

Ever wanted to watch Nic Cage cream-drink an entire bottle of vodka? Do you like leather? Aggressive Welding? Well, in this episode we review the movie, "Mandy", which has all of the above. Plus Grant demanded to join us again so we allowed it.

Holton & Matt discuss with Grant a story he’s been mulling over for years. In a rural town, a wooden forest burns. There, a man fights FIRE. One day, the man breaks and decides to burn, burn, burn the world he’s always protected.

Matt and Holton catch up and relive some choice moments in TV from 2020 primarily but not limited to Letterkenny and the Star Wars universe.

Matt and Holton check in and chew the fat after a lengthy hiatus. This episode was recorded 11/29/20.

Matt talks Holton through his prepartum blues and other things. RECORDED 2 DAYS BEFORE HOLTON'S DAUGHTER ARRIVED!

Matt and Holton discuss their activities and media and otherwise over the past month.

Matt and Holton spend some time catching up and then set a plot outline for their new role playing adventure.

Matt and Holton analyze Holton's first real foray into Star Trek television.

Matt, Grant, and Holton discuss their favorite albums of the past decade. Part 2 of 2.

Matt, Grant, and Holton discuss their 25 favorite albums of the past decade. Pat 1 of 2.

Matt and Holton sit down and discuss all things, ok most things, Rise of Skywalker and the Star Wars franchise.

Matt and Holton speak with special guest Grant Stephen about their favorite things in pop culture over 2019.

Holton reads a spooky Halloween story he wrote, proceeded by Matt and Holton talking a bit.

Matt and Holton speak to special guest Grant Stephen about the spookier things in life.

Matt and Holton spend the pod brainstorming a couple of Halloweens story ideas.

Matt & Holton sit down and listen to a story by Amber Stallings. It was read by Whitney W. We talk some at the beginning, and at the end. Stay tuned for more!

Matt and Holton attempt to come up with a brand new TV show and an "elevator pitch" for the show in the course of the pod.

Welcome to episode 4! Rachel Wilson leads Matt and Holton into the deep waters of comedic improv. Our story centers around two sisters who have found themselves in a tight spot, and the long arm of the law has brought them in for questioning. Enjoy!

In our second official episode we had a gaggle of humans read a story written by Holton Mattis. A group of characters are invited to a mysterious gathering by a host, Joseph House. This episode is focused solely on their interactions. Enjoy!

Welcome to our first official episode! Get ready for the first chapters of "Urban Twinkie". Written by Matt Street. Performed by Holton, David, Alayna & Matt. In this episode we meet Kingsley & Otis traveling alone across the apocalypse. Kingsley is a Twinkie, now self-aware, and way over his head. Otis is a cyborg-opossum left behind to defend Kingsley in this new toxic-world. Soon though, they learn a disturbing fact. Tune in next week for a new story! Please send us an email if you have a story you want told! Thanks again to anyone that has listened! Reach out at familydentheater@gmail.com. Follow us @familydenkids on Instagram!

In our first episode, Holton and I attempt to talk about the stories that have made the biggest impact on us. We think back to childhood, teenage-years, and into adulthood. This whole experiment is about stories, myth, and the power of the spoken word. So, buckle up, friends, this is the first of our journey. You got a story to tell? Hit us up: familydentheater@gmail.com