Showing Promise
Showing Promise is a general-discussion podcast "hosted" by me, Matt. I had the idea of making a podcast back in 2021, and in true perfectionist fashion, I kind of actually sort of started working on it in 2022. If you know me, you know I talk a lot, so this felt like a logical outlet for all those words.
Episodes often drift toward music (because I love it), but really, anything goes. I just enjoy talking to people. So, while there’s no set theme or schedule—to heck with the algorithm—you can expect frequent banter, colorful commentary, and the occasional crass detour. Sometimes it's me and friends, sometimes it's just me rambling like a caffeinated philosopher. I post episodes when they’re done. That’s it.
This podcast is made purely for the fun of it. If you're into conversational chaos with heart, give it a listen. Thanks for being here!
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 136 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
In Defense Of The Ewoks with Chris Lawrence and Steve Mattison
Showing Promise Episode XI - Defense Of The Ewoks. That's right padawan's, we're hitting lightspeed and going full Star Wars. In this episode, I am joined by my friends Chris and Steve for a lively d…
You Should Have Taken Out The Trash with Corie Ferguson
Well everyone, we've done it. Idk how, but we've done it. It's episode 10! And to mark this very special occasion, I've got my very special first returning guest. I'm joined once again by the one, th…
Allow Myself To Introduce...Myself (Meeting Famous People!)
In this episode, I'm sharing some of the interesting and particularly cool celebrity encounters I had while running the To The Stars retail shop in Encinitas, California. To The Stars is the entertai…
A Time Without Heroes with Daniel Bevis
Happy New Year! And happy birthday?! For most of us, these annual celebrations are two separate occasions. But for my first guest of 2023, they are one and the same. My buddy Dan was the first dude I…
When We Were Young Fest & Ranking Paramore Albums
It's been just over a month since my weekend in Las Vegas at the first ever When We Were Young Festival, and I'm still not sure I've fully recovered. In this episode, I'm sharing my full experience a…
Horror Icon Clash: Michael Myers Vs Dracula with John Doe
It might be November, but we’re still creepin’ it real. Halloween may be back in its grave for now, but the horror talk never dies.
I’m joined by my mysterious, super-secret guest — known only as “Jo…
Tales From The Crypt: Eerie Encounters with Crystal Saenz
Let’s get spooky. Just in time for Halloween, I’m joined by my friend Crystal for a chilling journey into the eerie and unexplained. From ghost stories and haunted places to creepy movies and the str…
blink-182 Is Back! My Album Ranking from Least to Most Favorite
Well, here goes nothing. It's my first solo episode! If you're thinking, "There’s no way this guy can talk to himself for two hours," think again. Because here it is.
With the recent (hopefully today…
Fire And Tinder And Birds, Oh My! with Corie Ferguson
Holy crap, it happened again. It's another one! For episode 3 of Showing Promise, I am joined by my dearly beloved friend, Corie Ferguson. Hang out with us as Corie and I go off the cuff, sharing our…
Who You Gonna Call? Ghosts, Glitches, and Great Power with Lano Pecina
Woah! It's episode 2! For geeks around the globe, just hearing the words "episode two" can trigger a lot of unpleasant memories, but I'm hoping to deliver a much more enjoyable experience.
For the se…
The Coming Out Episode with Stuart Stock-Tucker
In the debut episode of the Showing Promise podcast, I'm hanging with my best bromo, Stuart Stock-Tucker. Stuart and I have a storied history, abundant with great moments and memories, but none perha…