Podcast appearances and mentions of Matt Larson

Michigan State University has received a historic $401 million commitment from Greg and Dawn Williams. Made through the university's “Uncommon Will, Far Better World” campaign and in support of MSU Athletics' FOR SPARTA initiative, this is the largest single commitment in the history of MSU and one of the largest single amounts in college athletics history. Their generosity will dramatically transform Spartan Athletics and fuel academic excellence across multiple disciplines, reinforcing MSU's mission to empower students and serve communities across Michigan and beyond.Here is the December 5, 2025, event and press conference announcing the gift.(0:00) – Remarks from MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz (introduced by Matt Larson)(7:01) – Remarks from MSU Vice President for University Advancement Kim Tobin(9:43) – Remarks from MSU Athletic Director J Batt(14:25) - Remarks from Spartans Basketball Coach Tom Izzo(29:33) – Remarks from Greg WilliamsQuestions from the media(47:02) – When and what made you fall in love with MSU, Greg?(49:02) – Greg, can you give us the timeline of making the decision to make this gift?(50:38) – For Greg and Kevin, how did your Pittsburgh backgrounds play into your relationship?(53:26) – How do you want this gift to be commemorated, Greg, and how is Izzo on a lawn mower?(54:58) – For Kevin, how do you decide how to allocate these funds?(56:45) – For J, before and after this gift, where is does this gift put MSU in the landscape of private giving?(57:45) – For J, how much of the gift is going toward upgrades to facilities? Event Transcript:Matt Larson (00:00):Good morning and welcome to a truly historic day for Michigan State University and Spartan Athletics. Please welcome to the stage President Guskiewicz.Kevin Guskiewicz (00:18):Good morning. Good morning and thank you all for joining us here in the Breslin Center. This is the site of so many Spartan triumphs from epic basketball games to joyful graduation ceremonies, and today is a historic day for Michigan State University. It's one of those moments in the life of a university when the horizon suddenly opens wider. As a proudly public leading global research institution, Michigan State is defined not only by our proud legacy and what we've inherited, but by what we dream and build for our future together as one team. When we launched our $4 billion Uncommon Will Far Better World campaign earlier this year, we did something bold. We said out loud that Michigan State was ready to take on the toughest challenges of our time and that we were going to seek what it takes to do it. Facing tough challenges is what we do.(01:30):We are built for this from preparing students for the careers of the 21st century perhaps for jobs and careers that don't even yet exist today to squaring off against complex problems like cancer and the impact of climate change on global food security. These are the challenges that can only be addressed as a team by committed people willing to step in, roll up their sleeves and work together. Greg and Dawn Williams, in fact were one of the first couples that my wife Amy and I met after having accepted the opportunity to become Michigan State University's 22nd president about two years ago. They welcomed us warmly and we appreciate all that they have done for Michigan State University and for the surrounding communities and for us personally. Thank you. Their personal belief in this campaign in the possibilities for Michigan State University has been unwavering. From day one, they saw a vision, a university that leans forward, that pushes boundaries, that meets students where they are and takes them farther than they thought ever possible. That generates ideas that shift industries strengthens communities and shapes lives, and Dawn and Greg have done more, and we are here today to acknowledge and celebrate their vision and their generosity. Today I am proud to announce Michigan State's largest private financial commitment ever. Greg and Dawn Williams are committing $401 million to Michigan State University.(03:35):This is a gift and an investment that will shape the future of our athletic and academic programs for generations to come. Not only is it the largest in our university history, it is one of the largest to any athletic program in the nation and one of the largest to any university in the nation. It reflects Greg and Dawn's belief in what Michigan State stands for, opportunity grit and a shared responsibility to lift one another. And I'm so excited to share this milestone with them. It's not often that we get to celebrate something of this magnitude, something that will support students, faculty, staff, and students, student athletes for generations to come. This gift impacts many areas at Michigan State University and it sets a great example for other donors and supporters that you can be engaged in so many different ways to support Michigan State University, giving sure, but also by being engaged, whether it's partnering with us to set up internships or speaking to classes or serving as a mentor to those coming up behind you.(04:49):It's all connected. It all makes a difference. The Williams' commitment also represents Spartans' deep rooted spirit of bold innovation. Michigan State was founded as the trailblazing Land Grant College based on the insight that knowledge can change everything, that access matters, that impact matters, that progress should be shared. Greg and Dawn embody that same engaged innovating drive. This partnership feels so natural to us because MSU and the Williams family share a worldview that the future isn't something we wait for. It's something we create and that's something that we've talked about. On many occasions, their investment will propel us forward in ways that will echo across generations. Empowering student athletes who dream of excellence, fueling innovation and entrepreneurship and strengthening the traditions that unite our Spartan community more than a commitment is a vote of confidence in who we are and who we aspire to become. To Greg, to Dawn, and to your family, thank you for choosing to write this next chapter with us.

Tennessee's forests hide something most people refuse to acknowledge: tall white beings that appear, watch, and vanish. Matt Larson knows—he encountered them. Walking through remote woods, he came across entities that defied explanation: humanoid figures, impossibly tall and pale, with features that were almost human but disturbingly wrong. They weren't animals. They weren't people. They were something else entirely, and they were watching him with clear intelligence. The encounter lasted only moments, but the implications have haunted him ever since. Who—or what—are the tall whites? Why do they appear in forests? Are they the same entities reported by military personnel at classified facilities, or something different? And why do so many people across America report nearly identical experiences in wooded areas—tall, pale figures that seem to phase in and out of visibility?In this members-only exclusive, we unpack Matt's decades of experience with the abduction phenomenon—greys, missing time, medical examinations—gave him unique context for understanding this woods encounter. After years of torment and research, he discovered these entities, including the tall whites, immediately cease when confronted with Christ's authority. During encounters, calling on Jesus caused them to react with visceral hatred and flee. This wasn't theory—it was repeatable, demonstrable spiritual warfare. We discuss the nature of tall white beings, why they manifest in remote forests, how they relate to other cryptid and UFO encounters, whether they're physical or interdimensional (or both), the mechanics of how demonic entities can appear in seemingly solid form, and why mainstream researchers avoid the spiritual component. Matt also addresses practical questions: How do you protect yourself in the woods? What should you do if you encounter these beings? Why are sightings increasing? This episode connects the dots between UFO abductions, forest cryptids, and spiritual warfare—revealing they may all be connected to the same deceptive enemy operating under different disguises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome as we kick off Season 4 of Adventure Parenting with Grace podcast! This podcast is part of KidStrength4Life where we focus on 3 Cs, Christ identity, Character, and Communication in raising our kids. No better way to kick off Season 2 than with a 3-week series on our identity in Christ, and what it means for us now and for the future. Today, we conclude this series with Matt Larson as he talks more about some of the more practical aspects of Christ-identity. Matt brings us clarity and Truth where there is often confusion and inaccuracy. Today, We will end the series with Scripture passages that God speaks over us and about us. I believe this series will be encouraging and life-changing as you let God speak to you through Matt. Matt Larson is the lead pastor at Anthem Church in Thousand Oaks, California, where he teaches directly from God's Word. He lives and leads his family in the grace and the Christ identity he describes here. (He would say he does not do it perfectly, but he amazes me!) Thanks for being part of our podcast family. Please subscribe if you haven't done so already! Contact me with questions or comments! I would love to hear from you about how you are doing! Laurie@KidStrength4life.com

Welcome as we kick off Season 4 of Adventure Parenting with Grace podcast! This podcast is part of KidStrength4Life where we focus on 3 Cs, Christ identity, Character, and Communication in raising our kids. No better way to kick off Season 4 than with a 3-week series on our identity in Christ, and what it means for us now and for the future. Today Matt Larson will talk about some of the more practical aspects of Christ-identity. Matt brings us clarity and Truth where there is often confusion and inaccuracy. We will end the series with Scripture passages that God speaks over us and about us. I believe this series will be encouraging and life-changing as you let God speak to you through Matt. Matt Larson is the lead pastor at Anthem Church in Thousand Oaks, California, where he teaches directly from God's Word. He lives and leads his family in the grace and the Christ identity he describes here. (He would say he does not do it perfectly, but he amazes me!) Thanks for being part of our podcast family. Please subscribe if you haven't done so already! Contact me with questions or comments! I would love to hear from you about how you are doing! Laurie@KidStrength4life.com

Welcome as we kick off of Season 4 of Adventure Parenting with Grace podcast! This podcast is part of KidStrength4Life where we focus on 3 Cs, Christ identity, Character, and Communication in raising our kids. No better way to kick off Season 2 than with a 3-week series on our identity in Christ, and what it means for us now and for the future. Matt Larson will begin with what our identity in Christ means, where it comes from, and a few of the many benefits. Matt brings us clarity and Truth where there is often confusion and inaccuracy. We will end the series with Scripture passages that God speaks over us and about us. I believe this series will be encouraging and life-changing as you let God speak to you through Matt. Matt Larson is the lead pastor at Anthem Church in Thousand Oaks, California, where he teaches directly from God's Word. He lives and leads his family in the grace and Christ identity he describes here. (He would say he does not do it perfectly, but he amazes me!) Thanks for being part of our podcast family. Please subscribe if you haven't done so already! Contact me with questions or comments! I would love to hear from you about how you are doing! Laurie@KidStrength4life.com

AI Dependency Crisis + EV Infrastructure Failures: Tech Reality Check 2025When Two Infrastructure Promises Collide with RealityThe promise was simple: AI would augment human intelligence, and electric vehicles would transform transportation. The reality in 2025? Both are hitting infrastructure walls that expose uncomfortable truths about how technology actually scales.Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli didn't plan to connect these dots in their latest Random and Unscripted weekly recap, but the conversation naturally evolved from AI dependency concerns to electric vehicle infrastructure challenges—revealing how both represent the same fundamental problem: mistaking technological capability for systemic readiness."The AI is telling us what success looks like and we're measuring against that, and who knows if it's right or wrong," Sean observed, describing what's become an AI dependency crisis in cybersecurity teams. Organizations aren't just using AI as a tool; they're letting it define their decision-making frameworks without maintaining the critical thinking skills to evaluate those frameworks.Marco connected this to their recent Black Cat analysis, describing the "paradox loop"—where teams lose both the ability to take independent action and think clearly because they're constantly feeding questions to AI, creating echo chambers of circular reasoning. "We're gonna be screwed," he said with characteristic directness. "We go back to something being magic again."This isn't academic hand-wringing. Both hosts developed their expertise when understanding fundamental technology was mandatory—when you had to grasp cables, connections, and core systems to make anything work. Their concern is for teams that might never develop that foundational knowledge, mistaking AI convenience for actual competence.The electric vehicle discussion, triggered by Marco's conversation with Swedish consultant Matt Larson, revealed parallel infrastructure failures. "Upgrading to electric vehicles isn't like updating software," Sean noted, recalling his own experience renting an EV and losing an hour to charging—"That's not how you're gonna sell it."Larson's suggestion of an "Apollo Program" for EV infrastructure acknowledges what the industry often ignores: some technological transitions require massive, coordinated investment beyond individual company capabilities. The cars work; the surrounding ecosystem barely exists. Sound familiar to anyone implementing AI without considering organizational infrastructure?From his Object First webinar on backup systems, Sean extracted a deceptively simple insight: immutability matters precisely because bad actors specifically target backups to enable ransomware success. "You might think you're safe and resilient until something happens and you realize you're not."Marco's philosophical take—comparing immutable backups to never stepping in the same river twice—highlights why both cybersecurity and infrastructure transitions demand unchanging foundations even as everything else evolves rapidly.The episode's most significant development was their expanded event coverage announcement. Moving beyond traditional cybersecurity conferences to cover IBC Amsterdam (broadcasting technology since 1967), automotive security events, gaming conferences, and virtual reality gatherings represents recognition that infrastructure challenges cross every industry."That's where things really get interesting," Sean noted about broader tech events. When cybersecurity professionals only discuss security in isolation, they miss how infrastructure problems manifest across music production, autonomous vehicles, live streaming, and emerging technologies.Both AI dependency and EV infrastructure failures share the same root cause: assuming technological capability automatically translates to systemic implementation. The gap between "this works in a lab" and "this works in reality" represents the most critical challenge facing technology leaders in 2025.Their call to action extends beyond cybersecurity: if you know about events that address infrastructure challenges at the intersection of technology and society, reach out. The "usual suspects" of security conferences aren't where these broader infrastructure conversations are happening.What infrastructure gaps are you seeing between technology promises and implementation reality? Join the conversation on LinkedIn or connect through ITSP Magazine.________________Hosts links:

Psalm 13, Matt Larson

This week, we continue our series through the Torah.

In the final episode of this three-part series, host George Thomas is joined by Dr. Josh Pighetti and PSIA-AASI National Team members Matt Larson and Zoe Mavis for a deep dive into the Five Elements of Inspirational Instruction: Technical Expertise, Instructional Communication, Masterful Teaching, Professional Character, and a Student-Centered Approach. Together, they explore how inspirational instructors blend strong technical skills with empathy, creativity, and adaptability to meet students where they are. Zoe and Matt share real-world stories about modifying their delivery while staying true to themselves and how those small shifts lead to stronger student relationships and more meaningful learning moments. They also talk about building shared language, navigating tricky dynamics (like parent involvement), and helping students feel like they truly belong in the snowsports community. Whether you're a first-year instructor or a seasoned trainer, this conversation offers thoughtful insights, practical tools, and plenty of inspiration for connecting more deeply with your students — and with the sport you love. Learn more about this research and the collaboration between Pennsylvania State University and PSIA-AASI by heading to thesnowpros.org.

National Team members Matt Larson and Peter Novom join us this week for a deep dive into the benefits of trying and joining freestyle events. Freestyle is an exploration of skiing and snowboarding. Freestyle is an exploration of your own skills and a way to expand your horizons. Hear about the ins and outs of park rules, apprehensions, and excitement that can all stem from freestyle. Register for Freestyle Academy and learn more by tuning in and at thesnowpros.org.

In this conversation we had the privillage of our deer friend Matt Larson from Anthem Thousand Oaks preaching from 1st Timothy 3:14 - 4:5. 

Dan and Matt discussed their respective journeys in business and real estate, with Matt sharing his experiences of transitioning from a machine shop worker to a real estate investor and his strategies for managing businesses and generating income. They also discussed the importance of focusing on what can be controlled, not getting distracted by external factors, and the need for good leadership and positive attitude in attracting and retaining employees. Lastly, they explored strategies for overcoming personal and professional challenges, with Matt suggesting a focus on one's strengths and taking a break from problematic situations to reevaluate and refocus.

Matt Larson is the founder of Rapid Assistants and a serial real estate investor with a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio. He joins us today to share his career journey, from a machine shop to going all in on real estate and securing over 400 properties within a few years. You will hear about the value of scaling and securing, finding the opportunity in recessions through preparation, and how to build a successful long-term business. Check out the show notes for more information! If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy: Ep 504: Anna Kelley - The Fed Rate Cut is a Sign of a Deeper Problem - The Era of Long-Term Investing Ep 503: Tom Berry - Private Lending Investing - Less Risk and Steady Returns Ep 500: David and Kandace Phelps - Creating the Life You Desire - The Freedom Founders Story and Purpose P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you'd like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you'll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Become a Full-Cycle Investor: There are many self-proclaimed genius investors today who think everything they touch turns to gold. But they're about to learn the hard way what others have gained through “expensive” experience. I'm offering a free report on how to become a full-cycle investor, who knows how to preserve and grow capital in Up and Down markets. Will you be prepared when the inevitable recession hits? Get your free report here. 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Matt Larson, one of the most well known virtual real estate investors in the country with a super power of finding, hiring and training virtual assistants to scale your real estate business and truly get your time back.  Matt went from a shop worker in Illinois to completing over 4000 transactions today with a value of over 85 million dollars. He has done it all from fix and flips to owning over 400 rentals and countless wholesale deals.  Looking to truly create the 4 hour work week he began creating systems and processes to run his multimillion dollar investing business utilizing overseas VA's.  He now helps investors do the same through his companies Rapid Assistants and The Deal Lab with some huge feathers in his cap of entrepreneurs he has trained including the one and only Tony Robbins! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to recognize a real estate market opportunity  ✅ Top tasks real estate investors can have VA's do ✅ How to stop having long unnecessary business meetings ✅ Virtual Assistants or artificial intelligence for investors? ✅ How important is good English for your virtual assistant ✅ Should virtual assistants get paid bonuses + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Matt!  Connect with Matt: www.realestatematt.com www.rapidassistants.com Matt Larson on Instagram Matt Larson on Youtube Matt Larson on Facebook Matt Larson on Twitter Matt Larson on TikTok Matt Larson on LinkedIn --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers