Good Things with Matt Wells

A very special Season 2 finale episode with writer, director, and musician Romeo Candido who produced many of the MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic interviews that Matt recalls here each week. Romeo talks to Matt about joining the cast of Miss Saigon as a 19 year old, his Newfoundland roots by way of the Philippines, and how despite making feature films and writing, directing, and producing countless hours of television over the past 20 plus years....music is his truest form of expression. Matt and Romeo also reminisce about that time in Nashville they sang around a campfire with 80's pop star Tiffany. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Legendary comedian and actor Scott Thompson talks to Matt about his time with the groundbreaking sketch comedy troupe "Kids in the Hall", what his definition of "home" is after decades on the road, and his reflections on his post "Kids" career including his time on The Larry Sanders Show. He also talks about the family mentality that has kept the "Kids" together after all these years and the personal growth he needed to mend the strained relationship with his father. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. These Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Acclaimed actress Karen Robinson talks to Matt about why she's happy that her breakout role in "Schitt's Creek" happened later in her career, the community that supported her through the struggle of being a broke actor, and the famous stage show that brought her to Toronto with an "impossible dream". Karen also reflects on the importance of her Jamaican roots and the culture shock she faced as a young girl when she moved to small town Alberta. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Multi-award winning and platinum selling artists Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace) and Chantal Kreviazuk talk to Matt about how coming together to create their musical project "Moon vs Sun" not only allowed them to grow creatively....but also personally. It's a journey that has helped them to find better lines of communication within their marriage and also with their kids. They also talk about the changing landscape of music and social media and how more than ever audiences want a glimpse behind the songs and into the lives of the artist...and what that means for a couple who have very different feelings on that topic. Check out Matt's 2012 interview with No Doubt as discussed in this episode. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Broadcast legend and fashion icon Jeanne Beker talks to Matt about the art of interviewing, communicating, and her life long journey of finding a basic human connection with people though her acclaimed body of work. Jeanne also discusses the strength it took to balance family life and her career as the host of Fashion Television, the importance of being kind to ourselves, and how her recent experience with breast cancer inspired her to use her platform to spread awareness and positivity. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Acclaimed musician Martina Sorbara talks to Matt about the massive personal changes in her life that inspired her latest album "Twennies", the importance of forgiving ourselves, and what it really means to have an international hit song. She also discusses what she learned about herself through the end of the personal and professional relationship that helped shape Dragonette's early musical success. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Award winning broadcaster, writer, and author Amanda Parris talks to Matt about the non-traditional path on which she has built her career, how her childhood dream of being a writer almost never happened, and how motherhood has changed her. Amanda also discusses her experiences with tokenism and how that inspired her latest project "Revenge of the Black Best Friend". Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Legendary musician Huey Lewis talks to Matt about the great sadness that came with the loss of his hearing, his inability to sing and perform live, and what has helped him find the light through that darkness. He also discusses his early musical influences, the impact that the emergence of punk music had on him, the legacy of Huey Lewis and The News, and whether or not he believes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in their future. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Musician and author Tegan Quin (Tegan and Sara) talks to Matt about what over 20 years in the music industry has taught her about herself, her sister, and the business. She describes the low moment when Sara moved to the other side of the country, the tension that caused between them on a personal and professional level, and the song it inspired. Tegan also explains the importance of not clinging to the past in order to keep moving and growing as a person. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Season 2 PREMIERE!!! Musician, actor, and author Jann Arden talks to Matt about the personal cost of a successful music career, coming to terms with the relationship between her and her father's alcoholism, and the difficult journey she and her family faced with her brother's legal troubles. Jann also describes her simple outlook on life that "good things come from bad things", the importance of alone time, and the role Frank Zappa played in her evolution as a writer. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

A very special Season 1 finale as Matt and his Mom talk about strength, resilience, mothers, the power of love, and whether or not Huey Lewis could have been Matt's step dad. Thanks for listening and see you soon for Season 2. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Best selling author, vegan creator, and former music TV host Lauren Toyota talks to Matt about fighting for her dream job, losing that job, fighting to get it back.....and losing it again. She also discusses building her hugely successful "hot for food" brand out of the ashes of her former career, the time she had to check her own ego, and the importance of trusting all the events in your life to put you in the right place...even when it feels like the wrong place in the moment. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Musician and actor Michael Rowe talks to Matt about his battles with the business side of a life in the arts, how over a decade in a hardcore-punk band helped prepare him for the ups and downs of an actor's life, and how he escaped a solitary Hollywood journey to find himself again. He also explains how the path of most resistance is the path that led him to having his very own action figure and landing on the cover of a comic book. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Musician and broadcaster Tara Slone talks to Matt about the uncertainty she felt after the end of her band Joydrop, followed by the false hope of appearing on the widely seen and much talked about music reality show "Rockstar INXS". Since those music days Tara has reinvented herself as a TV Host but her journey to become an acclaimed broadcaster on "Rogers Hometown Hockey" and "Top of HER Game" was not an easy one, and has taught her the importance of being kind to ourselves. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Renowned Canadian basketball player Carl English talks to Matt about how his obsession with the sport helped him deal with the loss of his parents when he was just 5 years old. He also talks about how building his own basketball net on the side of the road in his small hometown eventually brought him face to face with legends such as Larry Bird, Reggie Miller, and Kobe Bryant and ultimately to the brink of the NBA. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Singer-songwriter Serena Ryder talks to Matt about the importance of music in her life as so much more than just a career pursuit. She discusses starting in the business early and now understanding that when people would call her an "old soul", it just meant that she had to grow up way too fast. Serena also discusses her struggles with mental health and what that has looked like behind the curtain of a very successful life in music. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Best selling author and Co-Host of CTV's "The Social" Cynthia Loyst talks to Matt about going from "happily unseen" behind the camera to one of the most high profile TV hosts in Canada, her struggles with self-confidence, and the importance of self-care. They also travel through some of the "almost" moments in Cynthia's career that have shaped her including an "Oprah Winfrey Network" sliding doors moment. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Big Brother Canada Host and Executive Producer Arisa Cox talks to Matt about the full circle path of her career from reality show cast member to the face of one of the most iconic reality show formats in television history. They also discuss the dream job Arisa had....that got cancelled, how motherhood helped her through that uncertainty, AND the importance of our own individual journeys no matter how bumpy the ride may be. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Renowned and influential musician Walter Schreifels (Quicksand, Gorilla Biscuits, Rival Schools) talks to Matt about the positivity that drew him to hardcore music in the 80's and how he has carried it though his life. He talks about the push and pull of signing to a major label after coming of age in a scene when that was frowned upon, and how he balanced the crests and waves of being an independent minded artist who was sometimes financially beholden to a corporation. Walter also talks about his song "Good Things" and Matt describes how it helped inspire this podcast. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by our guest Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Acclaimed film director Sharon Lewis talks to Matt about her whirlwind entrance into the film world that found her riding in limos at the Cannes Film Festival followed by a hard dose of reality after moving to LA and unable to find work. She talks about her time as a TV host, how she had to walk away from that successful career in order to pursue her ultimate dream of directing, and how stumbling upon a Nalo Hopkinson novel in an LA book store helped push her in that direction. Sharon also discusses the importance of asking ourselves the question "How can I be of service?". Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Andrea Aragon and Séan McCann have a lot in common; they are married, they have two children together, and they coauthored a best selling book ("One Good Reason") that allows a glimpse inside their once fractured relationship that had to hit rock bottom before it could begin to heal. They talk to Matt about the shared experiences that brought them both through the darkest moments of their lives, how they fought their way out, and the process of writing such a painfully honest book together. They also discuss the flip side of success. Some know Séan as a founding member of the multi-million selling and iconic folk band Great Big Sea, others know him for his work as an acclaimed mental health advocate and powerful supporter for survivors of sexual abuse and those struggling with addiction. Andrea knows him for these things and she also has seen Séan at his lowest when his drinking nearly destroyed them...but Andrea loved him enough to help him face his demons and start a new journey that allowed them both to help themselves and in doing so set them on a path of helping others. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Legendary record executive Michael Alago talks to Matt about signing Metallica to their first major label deal, causing near riots with John Lydon (AKA Johnny Rotten), making Nina Simone's final album, and how Patti Smith helped him through one of the darkest moments of his life. Michael is the subject of the now re-released documentary "Who the F*&$ is That Guy? The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago" (available on Amazon, Youtube & Google Play), and the title of his memoir "I Am Michael Alago: Breathing Music|Signing Metallica|Beating Death" proves to be a perfect roadmap for he and Matt to discuss both the extreme highs and lows of his life working with some of the most influential musicians of our time. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Cover model, recording artist, and winner of Canada's Drag Race - Priyanka talks to Matt about navigating a life filled with social pressures and "norms" that caused her to hide her true self from emerging. She talks about the strength she found from her mother, how winning Canada's Drag Race changed her life not only on the world stage but also by allowing her to be honest with her father, and the importance of reminding people that acceptance is contagious. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme Song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh talks to Matt about being a new father and balancing a life between family and public service. He discusses the fractured relationship with his own father, how he has come to terms with that over the years, and how watching his father battle alcoholism played a major role in his path towards public service. He and Matt find that they have a lot in common on the topic of strong and influential mothers in their lives and dive deep into the importance of human connection and compassion based around a quote from Jagmeet's mom that has shaped him throughout his life as a son, public figure, and now a father. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

Six time Olympic medalist and mental health advocate Clara Hughes talks to Matt about how the "big smile" that defined her in the media and on many medal podiums was actually a mask hiding a troubled and traumatic childhood, an eating disorder, and a lifelong battle with her own mental health. She recounts her own struggles with drugs and alcohol which eventually made way for a new addiction; an addiction to sport, success, and chasing medals which served only as temporary moments of happiness until she found the strength and courage to focus on healing instead of hiding. Clara recounts the moment that set her on a path towards working on her own well being and eventually becoming a beacon of light for countless others who struggle with mental health. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram. Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions. Theme song: "Good Things" written by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.

A new, weekly, in-depth interview series hosted by former MuchMusic and MTV music/film journalist Matt Wells. This season, Matt speaks with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, 6 time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes, acclaimed singer/songwriter Serena Ryder, Winner of Canada's Drag Race - Priyanka, musician, best selling author and mental health advocate Séan McCann, AND critically acclaimed film director Sharon Lewis….just to name a few. GOOD THINGS with MATT WELLS will explore the often unexplored and untold stories of success to remind us that sometimes it has to get bad before it gets better...and that Good Things are coming our way. Subscribe now and never miss a conversation. Produced by Matt Wells and Vince Buda for Greater Hood Productions. Follow Matt Wells and Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram for updates. Theme song: Good Things - written by Walter Schreifels/performed by Rival Schools.