What’s The Matter Podcast

Episode 37 WTM with Coliseums

Episode 37: What’s the Matter? with Coliseums dives into humanity’s appetite for spectacle—then and now. With in-studio guest Art Arreola, G-Man contrasts gladiator-era brutality with Kel as they discuss 'modern Coliseums' like UFC, Football, and Hockey, and even today’s online “Fight Culture.” Why do crowds crave intensity, tribal identity, and winners vs losers? Plus: Laughing Crickets, Lightning Round, Thumbs Up/Down Verdict, and Matters of Fact.

Episode 36 WTM with Evolution

What’s the Matter? with Evolution asks the uncomfortable question—are we truly evolving, or just upgrading our tools while staying emotionally prehistoric? Using Bugonia as a weird and fascinating lens, G-Man and Kel explore “alien audit” expectations, signal vs noise, modern behavior patterns, and a practical evolution scorecard. Plus: Laughing Crickets, Lightning Round, Thumbs Up/Down Verdict, and Matters of Fact.

Episode 35 WTM with Cheaters

Episode 35: What’s the Matter? with Cheaters explores why people cheat—on partners, in games, at work, and in life—and how they justify it. We break down the psychology, the cost of broken trust, and what to do without becoming bitter or paranoid. Plus: Laughing Crickets, Lightning Round, Thumbs Up/Down Verdict, and Matters of Fact on rebuilding integrity and protecting your values.

Episode 34 WTM with Filters

Episode 34 What's the Matter? with Filters. Signal vs Noise and how to protect your internal peace. G-Man and Kel break down why we need filters, what happens when we don’t, and how to respond instead of react. We cover self-talk, media intake, boundaries with people, and a simple daily filter routine. Plus: Laughing Crickets, Lightning Round, Thumbs Up/Down Verdict, and Matters of Fact.

Episode 33 WTM with Values

Episode 34 of What's the Matter? with Filters. Signal versus Noise and how to protect your Internal Peace. G-Man and Kel welcome back Life Coach Art Arreola and they break down why we need filters, what happens when we don't, and how to respond instead of react. We cover self-talk, media intake, boundaries with people, and a simple daily filter routine. Plus: Laughing Crickets, Lightning Round, What's the Verdict? and Matters of Fact are all included in this Episode.

Episode 32 WTM with Starting Over

Episode 32: Starting Over — Check Your Past at the Door. G-Man and Kel unpack what it really takes to reset your life without dragging yesterday into tomorrow. We talk identity shifts, small wins, breaking shame loops, and the systems that keep momentum alive. Plus: Laughing Crickets, Lightning Round, Matters of Fact, and a Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down “What’s the Verdict.”
 

Episode 31 WTM with Holidays

In Episode 31 G-Man and Kel cut it up a bit breaking down some subtleties of the Holidays. Specifically, the ones from October-December, but you can apply much of the wisdom imparted to other events and festivities that may befall you, whether forced or voluntarily. 

Episode 30 WTM with The News

Episode 30 — What’s the Matter? with The NewsG-Man & Kel race from pamphlets and penny presses to cable, social feeds, and algorithms—then show how trust breaks (and how to fix it). Expect myth-vs-fact quizzes, a live “source check,” hot takes on paywalls, push alerts, creator-journalists, and AI summaries, plus a practical BS-filter playbook: lateral reading, origin hunts, smart share rules, and better news windows. Nevada roots, modern tools, zero partisanship.
 

Episode 29 WTM with Windows

 
Episode 29 — What’s the Matter? with Johari’s WindowG-Man & Kel dive into the four panes—Open, Blind, Hidden, Unknown—and turn them into practical tools. Learn SBI feedback, “safe disclosure,” and a one-week Open-Pane Challenge to boost trust at home, work, and on air. We debate gray areas (radical transparency, anonymous 360s, AI feedback, passcodes) and land on simple habits that cut drama and speed collaboration. Real talk, spicy takes, useful scripts.
 
 
 

Episode 28 WTM with Authors

Episode 28 — What’s the Matter? with Authors
G-Man and Kel welcome Adryenn Ashley back to unpack how real books get made—from idea and outline to drafting, editing, and publishing. Learn the differences between traditional, indie, and hybrid paths, plus a practical tool stack (Docs, Scrivener, KDP, Substack) with real pros and cons. Build your Author OS to launch and grow. If there’s a story in you, this is your playbook to finally ship it.