Sheddio Sessions - 'Thursday (It'll Be Okay)' [Video]

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Sheddio Sessions - 'Thursday (It'll Be Okay)' [Video]

On today's installment of the Sheddio Sessions, a brand new original tune for a very important set of folks in my life. Here is an ode to my favorite night of the week.

Matty C

Jun 02, 2024

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By the time spring of 2021 hit, I was reeling. I’d lost my Dad the summer prior out of nowhere. My mental health was in a tailspin, my grief was overwhelming and the reality and paranoia of life during lockdown was taking a serious toll. One of the few highlights in my life was a weekly hangout with a handful of people who listened to the same daily podcast I listened to, Stand Up with Pete Dominick.

At the first few of these hangouts, I was atypically quiet. I’d often lurk in the background of these Zoom meetings and duck out after a few minutes. Gradually however, I began to learn more about each of the characters involved in the weekly discussions. The crew was always welcoming and kind. For me, these hangouts became as therapeutic and valuable for me as actual therapy sessions.

Over time, this group of people has become a true community. We have shepherded each other through loss, frustration, and disappointment. And each week, we come together to raise each other up, celebrate our successes, and just bitch about the state of the world. The weekly meetings can range from hilarious to insightful to intimate to infuriating. It’s the best sort of discussion. I am always enlightened and entertained.

Pete himself has been one of my most vocal and ardent supporters. He’s appeared numerous times on the WAIM pod, including the very first episode, and has used his credibility and bona fides to afford me an opportunity to connect with a potential guest. His kindness and mentorship have been a key part of whatever success I have built here at WAIM.

In addition to our weekly hangouts, several members of the community have become offline friends with genuine, meaningful relationships. I count myself lucky enough to have added a number of truly good friends to my life in recent years just because of this group of people.

During my time in this community I have been overwhelmed by the generosity, kindness, and encouragement of so many of these folks. Many people from the Stand Up community were the first to offer to host me on my first solo tour last summer. A number of those same folks, and others are stepping up to host again this year. Still more, will drive long stretches to come see me this summer because of our connection on the hangouts.

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After our PodJam weekend in Las Vegas this past March, I was so inspired that I came home and dashed out a quick song. It’s a tight pair of verses and a chorus that says, with some efficiency, what I need to say about this group of people and how these Thursday nights have opened a whole new world of love and friendship in my life.

This one goes out to all of my dear friends in the Stand Up community. I’ll see y’all on Thursday.

Cheers,
Matty C

What Am I Making Podcast

Hey there. I’m Matty C. For the formally inclined folks in the crowd, the official designation is Matt Carlson.

I am a 50 year old musician, songwriter, and graphic designer that's spent the Covid era pondering deep and meaningful questions about music, film, literature and art in the 21st century.

It seems as though we’re living in age where musicians have to give their music away, content is around every corner and we don’t seem to really value much of any of it the way we used to.

What is it really like to make a living pursuing a life in the arts these days? Why are we seeing a lower percentage of artists in the workforce than at anytime in 100 years?

Now, I’ve reached a point of massive change in my life and I am preparing to spend more of my time, and hopefully, generating a portion of my income from my creative endeavors. That’s a terrifying endeavor, but it’s also incredibly exciting.

I’ll be discussing these ideas and a whole lot more of my own curiosity and creative endeavors on this platform using the written word, videos, podcasts, music and probably some other assets I learn along the way. I’ll be seeking out smart, and fascinating creatives as they build their own lives while fighting an ever-growing series of new challenges and opportunities.

All of these journeys and detours are an effort to share my exploration of culture in the modern world, and to help shine a brighter light on the work I have been doing for years as a musician, designer and podcaster.

This discussion is at the very center of our civilization, what it means to be human andhow to find a meaningful way to connect through that shared humanity in the form of artistic expression. Art is at the core of the relationship. Let’s explore it with that context, and that incalculable value, in mind.

If you enjoy what you hear on the show, please subscribe to my Substack where I also I post this podcast as well as a variety of essays, video and recordings regularly in my search to find out what art really matters to people right here and right now, and they are willing to do to invest in our culture.

Thank you so much for being here. It’s wonderful to have your support.

https://whatamimaking.substack.com

Hey there. I’m Matty C. For the formally inclined folks in the crowd, the official designation is Matt Carlson. I am a 50 year old musician, songwriter, and graphic designer that's spent the Covid era pondering deep and meaningful questions about music, film, literature and art in the 21st century. It seems as though we’re living in age where musicians have to give their music away, content is around every corner and we don’t seem to really value much of any of it the way we used to. What is it really like to make a living pursuing a life in the arts these days? Why are we seeing a lower percentage of artists in the workforce than at anytime in 100 years? Now, I’ve reached a point of massive change in my life and I am preparing to spend more of my time, and hopefully, generating a portion of my income from my creative endeavors. That’s a terrifying endeavor, but it’s also incredibly exciting. I’ll be discussing these ideas and a whole lot more of my own curiosity and creative endeavors on this platform using the written word, videos, podcasts, music and probably some other assets I learn along the way. I’ll be seeking out smart, and fascinating creatives as they build their own lives while fighting an ever-growing series of new challenges and opportunities. All of these journeys and detours are an effort to share my exploration of culture in the modern world, and to help shine a brighter light on the work I have been doing for years as a musician, designer and podcaster. This discussion is at the very center of our civilization, what it means to be human andhow to find a meaningful way to connect through that shared humanity in the form of artistic expression. Art is at the core of the relationship. Let’s explore it with that context, and that incalculable value, in mind. If you enjoy what you hear on the show, please subscribe to my Substack where I also I post this podcast as well as a variety of essays, video and recordings regularly in my search to find out what art really matters to people right here and right now, and they are willing to do to invest in our culture. Thank you so much for being here. It’s wonderful to have your support. https://whatamimaking.substack.com

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