Going There: Taboo Topics Are Back on the Table
Going There: Taboo Topics Are Back on the Table
Our hosts Matt, LeJon and Jo talk to guests about all the issues that keep us divided: politics, religion, sex, money, race, and so on. The topics you can't bring up at a dinner party are dropped back on the table.Social links:
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The Homeless: Inheritors of a Broken System
As the wealth gap widens and the cost of living skyrockets, the numbers of the unhoused and underserved grows at a rapid pace. Not only are most of us closer to their situations than ever becoming ultra wealthy, but we avoid thinking about these communities at all costs. Women from 3 different ho…
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OH, The Horror!
Outside of Philadelphia, PA, down the street where "The Lovely Bones" was filmed, we visit the home of film programmer, Nick Lombardo and his wife Nikki, both mega horror fans and collectors. Our friend Shaun Casper, designer/illustrator and sfx makeup artist, joins Nick and our host, Matt for a de…
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Mamdani Takes Manhattan
The 2025 elections delivered some surprising results, illustrating the change that Americans are craving...even in areas that were otherwise galvanized in the political stronghold. Upsets and some firsts were made in Virginia, Georgia, New Jersey, Michigan, and of course, New York City. Zohran Mamd…
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A Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable Conversation on Masculinity
In the modern era of mansplainers, super alphas and groypers, true men are being overshadowed by toxic masculinity. Matt brings in three guests; a former US Army Drill Sergeant, a former NHL player and a "guy's guy" or ladies man; for a raw, authentic and vulnerable conversation on masculinity what…
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The Invisible People
Some issues shout. Others whisper. And then there are the ones happening right under our noses while we’re busy watching cute puppy commercials. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the struggles that don’t get the glossy PSAs or viral hashtags—but absolutely should. Matt is joined b…
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Won't You Be My Governor?
Dr. Amy Acton sat down at the Going There table for her 2nd long-format podcast appearance as Ohio's Gubernatorial candidate. In this episode, Matt has a candid conversation with the former State Health Director and Ohio's Covid-19 voice of reason. She shares insight into her childhood, the problem…
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State of the ReUnion
Season 3 kicks off with a look back over the time during and between previous seasons, while keeping an eye on what is yet to come. Are humans devolving? Is bridging the gap still possible? Would it be better to live as a muppet? A new set, production design and production crew help facilitate …
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Making a Podcast: Part 2
After a very long Season 2, we come to the final bonus episodes, a 2-part series focusing on the people behind the scenes, the unsung heroes of the technical quality of the show. In Part 2 we meet Cory Choy, the audio guru from Silver Sound in NYC, who talks about his brush-ups with the Kushners, a…
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Making a Podcast: Part 1
After a very long Season 2, we come to the final bonus episodes, a 2-part series focusing on the people behind the scenes, the unsung heroes of the technical quality of the show. In Part 1 we meet Bobby Thomas, the audio engineer who helps clean and mix much of the dialogue. He shares his stories a…
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A Sorta Kinda Funny Ex-Mormon Duo
Brother-Sister duo, James and Lauren, from the Sorta Kinda Funny Podcast join us for a festive chat focused on leaving the Mormon church. What does the Book of Mormon teach? Why is some if it harmful? What lessons did they learn that led them to reevaluate their religion? And are boobs even real? T…
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