Where are we? Where are we going? What has this all been for? This week, join Joel and Matt as they dive into the nuts and bolts of Season 3, and lay out some (tentative) plans for what's to come.By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, enjoy some bonus content plucked right from Joel's and Matt's recent discussion with RJ Barnett (Episode #104, "Paracosms"). Topics include covid, social media, goals, performing, and more! Likewise, be sure to check out RJ's music (below), RJ's books, or any of RJ's innumerable bands and collaborations (including Solvent C, which featur…

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by friend, musician, and author RJ Barnett to discuss paracosms and the unyielding power of imagination. Make sure to check out RJ's music (below), RJ's books, or any of RJ's innumerable bands and collaborations (including, but not limited to, Solvent C, which features longtime friend of the pod Captain Ian Garla…

This week, enjoy some unaired bonus content from Joel's and Matt's recent conversation with Captain Ian Garland (Ep. 102, "Vienna"). Make sure to check out Ian's music here! https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friendBy Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, producer, and longtime friend Captain Ian Garland to discuss the ineffable concept of "Vienna." Check out Ian's music here! https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friendBy Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

Joel and Matt are joined once again by Matt's dear old brother, Pete, to discuss their go-to winter soundtrack(s). Check out Pete's music here: https://bit.ly/3PRcQxH . Check out the full album list below! Pete Kasbo - Places We Don't Know Lastlings - First Contact Dustin Tebbutt - Changeophelia EP Tom Odell - Long Way Down Fred Again - Actual Life…

The big day is here! This week, join Joel and Matt in enjoying a clip reel of some of BMT's more charming moments, featuring music by the inimitable: Adam Reid and the In-Betweens Ali Zagame Ryan Herrick Midnight Harvest Grand Honey BullpupBy Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, Joel and Matt add to their meaning-making corpus through a fabulous discussion with musician/producer/longtime friend of the podcast, Owen Korzec! Make sure to check out Owen's work here! https://owenkorzec.com/#services https://www.youtube.com/user/owenkorzec https://owenkorzec.bandcamp.com/album/glow…

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt add to their conversation(s) on labor and career with a throwback to last year's "Stuck in a Rut" sessions (See episodes 59, 62, 65, 67), in which they discussed the pressure to fit into workplace culture.By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, Joel and Matt reflect on their conversation with Lucinda Bowen (episode 94, "Labors of Love") and consider the relationship of education to the culture and values of America's workforce, as well as the importance of properly recognizing aptitude.By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

Happy New Year! This week, Joel and Matt are joined by their old pal and fellow musician Brian Dickens to discuss New Year's resolutions. Check out Brian's work here! https://briandickens.bandcamp.comBy Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

From Hiking to hot sauce, there's more than one way to build a fire. Happy Solstice, everyone!By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, as a tribute to their fellow workaholics, Joel and Matt sit down with expert Lucinda Bowen to discuss meaning making in the workplace!By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, enjoy an excerpt (with guest Carissa Johnson!) from last week's Season 3 kickoff (also with guest Carissa Johnson!). Make sure to check out Carissa's work (and the work of her company, Fuel Heart Productions), here: https://linktr.ee/carissajohnsonmusic https://linktr.ee/blackmarkettherapypodcast…

Welcome to Season 3! It's "meaning making" time. This week, join Joel & Matt for a conversation with musician, artist, equestrian, and entrepreneur Carissa Johnson! Make sure to check out Carissa's work (and the work of her company, Fuel Heart Productions), here: https://linktr.ee/carissajohnsonmusic https://linktr.ee/blackmarkettherapypodcast…

What gives life meaning? Joel, Matt, and a coterie of fantastic guests (including, but not limited to, a death doula) are determined to find out. Join us this week for a preview of some of the topics, conundra, and special guests Season 3 has to offer. Regular episodes kick off on 12/1 with guest Carissa Johnson!…

Hello again! After a short break, Joel and Matt are preparing to dive headlong into Season 3. Before they do, join them for a conversation with actual airline pilot and co-host of The Commuter Clause, Rob Banta! Listen to The Commuter Clause here, or anywhere you find podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commuter-clause/id1633839112…

This week, join Joel, Matt, and special guest Pete Minigell for a discussion of the best summer albums ever made! Check out Pete's music here: https://bit.ly/3PRcQxH As well as Joel's, Matt's, and Pete's respective Top 10 list: Joel Weezer - Green Album Glen Hansard - Didn't He Ramble Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Howl Nada Surf - High/Low Team Sle…

For this week's Summer Short, we bring you an outtake from our 2021 episode on workaholism, featuring Trevor Sullivan and Ian Garland! Check out Ian's music, Northaven: https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friend And Trevor's band, Bullpup: https://bullpupband.bandcamp.com/ As well as Bonus Episode #44 ("The Ethics and Idolatry …

For this week's Summer Short, we bring you an outtake from our 2021 episode on Sexist Jam Sesssions (Ep. 19, featuring Amber Tortorelli). Find Amber's work here! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfnowamber/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WTFNowAmber/posts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCe32HCZjiQQPN1ZmIX2meQ Sapling: https://sapl…

For this week's Summer Short, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, artist, and entrepreneur Justin Arena to discuss the concept of projecting one's best self. Make sure that you check out Justin's work! https://justinarena.bandcamp.com www.togetherpressma.comBy Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

Before we gear up for Season 3 (coming this September!), Joel and Matt have a cornucopia of bonus content for you to enjoy all summer long! This week, we present a fine excerpt from our recent episode with Devri Goodspeed! Make sure to check out Matt's and Devri's embroidery company, Basic Stitch! www.BasicStitchEmbroidery.com…

As Season 2 of Black Market Therapy comes to an end, Joel and Matt are joined by friend, fiber artist, and entrepreneur Devri Goodspeed to discuss meaning making. Make sure to tune in all summer long for bonus episodes, special guests, and the occasional mini series! Regularly scheduled content returns this September. Additionally: Is your head col…

This week, enjoy a bonus segment taken from our DIY Ethics episode with David Picciuto! Check out David's creations, tutorials, and other content here: https://makesomething.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaykeSsGhtn2o2BsPm-rsw https://www.instagram.com/makesomethingtv/By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by artist, YouTube, woodworker, musician, photographer, and bonafide renaissance man David Picciuto to discuss DIY ethics! You can (and should) check out David's vast array of creations, tutorials, and content here: https://makesomething.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaykeSsGhtn2o2BsPm-rsw https://www.ins…

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt discuss narrative styles!By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, Joel and Matt reflect on last week's conversation with Andy O before diving even deeper into the concept of chasing one's dream.By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by Andy O to discuss the joys, perils, and peculiarities of chasing one's dream! Check out Andy's tour dates, records, and announcements here! https://twitter.com/andyo8o8/ https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/andyo808/ https://www.facebook.com/andyo808/?ref=page_internal…

This week, enjoy an excerpt from Joel's and Matt's soon-to-be-released conversation with Andy O! Check out Andy's tour dates, records, and announcements here! https://twitter.com/andyo8o8/ https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/andyo808/ https://www.facebook.com/andyo808/?ref=page_internalBy Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, Joel and Matt discuss the pros, cons, and finer points of living with habits and routines.By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt consider the finer points of saying goodbye.By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

Just what have we been doing this year, and why have we been doing it? This week, Joel and Matt reflect on the past year's topics, arcs, and tangents, from the wonderful addition of a Humanist Perspective, to the lugubrious days of Stuck in a Rut.By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, artist, and small business owner Justin Arena to discuss underground and "countercultural" community. Make sure to check out Justin's work in the following locations! https://justinarena.bandcamp.com https://www.togetherpressma.comBy Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, artist, and small business owner Justin Arena to discuss the importance (or lack of importance) of metrics. Make sure that you check out Justin's work! https://justinarena.bandcamp.com https://www.togetherpressma.comBy Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

What is (unconditional) love? Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more! This week, join Joel and Matt on a quest to determine what unconditional love is, how it differs from conditional love, and if it can even exist.By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, join Joel and Matt for one last recording in Joel's studio. It was a wonderful place of many late night symposia (and the birthplace of this very podcast).By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

Is it altruistic? Matt has his doubts! Make up your own mind after this week's Scatterbrain Session!By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

For this week's Humanist Perspective, Joel and Matt consider the difference between beliefs and values. Episode 5 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists). A Humanist Perspective was conducted live every Thursday, January 6th through February 10th, with discussion groups focused on non-ideological appr…

This week, Joel and Matt scratch their way up the side of another philosophical crevasse! Be sure to check out Part 1 (1/20), Part 2 (2/3), and Part 3 (2/18) for more context!By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt dive into the benefits of healing oneself by retracing one's steps.By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

For this week's Humanist Perspective, Joel and Matt are joined by Jeremy Levine (guest host of this week's live chat) to discuss individuation. Episode 4 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists). A Humanist Perspective is live every Thursday, January 6th through February 10th, with discussion groups fo…

This week, Joel and Matt spelunk once more in the gritty caverns of self growth! Make sure to check out Part 1 (1/20) and Part 2 (2/3) for greater context!By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt talk turkey about those pesky wellsprings of joy and consternation: home recordings.By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

For this week's Humanist Perspective, Joel and Matt reflect on the live group's discussion of boundaries, vulnerability, and the finer points of choosing to "keep one's guard up" (or not). Episode 3 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists). A Humanist Perspective is live every Thursday, January 6th thr…

This week, Joel and Matt continue to wade through the icy waters of self discovery! In case you missed it, check out Ep. 59 (1/20/22) for Stuck in a Rut (Part 1)!By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt discuss their New Years hopes, plans, and ambitions. Stay tuned for some related New Year's Challenges!By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, after a rousing discussion about community, Joel and Matt discuss lack! Episode 2 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists). A Humanist Perspective is live every Thursday, January 6th through February 10th, with discussion groups focused on non-ideological approaches to community structures. …

This past fall, Joel and Matt discovered that they were both in a bit of a rut. Like the Shackleton(s) of the podcasting world, they have been documenting their journey from this unfortunate emotional landscape to the warmer waters of self-discovery and hope (and at some point, probably, Sartre).By Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell

This week, Joel and Matt talk about the different meanings, purposes, and faces of faith. Episode 1 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists). A Humanist Perspective is live every Thursday, January 6th through February 10th, with discussion groups focused on non-ideological approaches to community struc…

Happy 2022! Kicking off the New Year, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, rock climber, and erstwhile guest Brian Dickens to discuss the "Beginner's Mind." Discovering a new passion is always worthwhile, but what does it mean to stay engaged with a hobby, pursuit, or interest once the novelty wears off? As it turns out, it can be beneficial to gr…