Best Mat Simmons Podcasts (2024)

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Getting Real E6 - Trump Trial, Pride Parades, Palestine Supporters, Real Estate Glamor 34:44

21d ago34:44

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Introducing ”Getting Real,” the ultimate podcast where two real estate powerhouses come together to deliver unfiltered insights about life and expert knowledge in real estate. Mat Simmons, a 20-year business veteran and a 16-year real estate and investing expert, joins forces with construction specialist Anthony Andronas to bring you a no-nonsense,…

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Getting Real E6 - Trump Trial, Pride Parades, Palestine Supporters, Real Estate Glamor 34:44

21d ago34:44

34:44

Introducing ”Getting Real,” the ultimate podcast where two real estate powerhouses come together to deliver unfiltered insights about life and expert knowledge in real estate. Mat Simmons, a 20-year business veteran and a 16-year real estate and investing expert, joins forces with construction specialist Anthony Andronas to bring you a no-nonsense,…

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Spark and Action: Ignite Your Purpose 9:09

6d ago9:09

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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Rachel Anderson came this week to discuss how to live with purpose and meaning. She told fun stories about how God taught her as she raised her three boys. Join us for this inspiring discussion.By Cynthia L Simmons

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The Worst Comedian Ever (#73) 54:17

9d ago54:17

54:17

The boys are back this week to recap their week full of shows and some Bad Boys 4 talk. Mat reiterates some sage advice and Dwight finds out about a review about him that's been floating around for a few years. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a revie…

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Home is Where the Welcome Mat is 14:11

14d ago14:11

14:11

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode we focus on opening your home to long-term guests. Melissa Heiland shared how she and her husband minister to weary friends or guests from around the world. She discussed privacy and boundaries as well as chatting with your guest about what to expect. Join us on this ministry journey.…

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Get off the Schneider! (#72) 55:57

14d ago55:57

55:57

The boys are back to recap their weeks full of shows and give some lessons learned along the way. Plus, more Rob Schneider drama and question of the week from listener Jared Cheek. It's a hot one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

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Surprising Facts on Colonial Beverages 3:45

21d ago3:45

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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode, hostess, Cynthia L Simmons, shared a short but fascinating snippet of history you might not know. What if you got thirsty and had no refrigerator and no grocery store? Join us in this interesting blog.By Cynthia L Simmons

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Re-inspired and Shots Fired 1:03:09

22d ago1:03:09

1:03:09

The boys are back this week with a wide ranging conversation about what has inspired them lately, up and coming comedy clubs, finding nuance in overdone topics and a 3 part question about what services are most needed by comics. It's a silly one, dive in! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! …

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LIMESTONE RECAP & Industry Panel (#70) 59:35

28d ago59:35

59:35

Hey family! The boys are back this week to discuss the 11th annual Limestone Comedy Festival and pass along career advice taken from this year's industry panel! Are managers necessary? How often do you follow up with a booker? Get in here! It's a hot one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! …

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Hosting with a Heart 23:51

28d ago23:51

23:51

Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week we featured Dr. Mel Tavares, a mental health specialist as we discussed the impact of hospitality. She pointed out how much we need deep interactions with other people, especially after the isolation of the pandemic. Dr. Mel also shared tips on making your home open to other…

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Cool Communication Strategies: Engaging with Fans 1:57

1M ago1:57

1:57

Welcome to the next episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Discover fascinating details about the language of fans and communicate 'cool' this summer.By Cynthia L Simmons

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MAILBAG EPISODE! (#69) 56:51

1M ago56:51

56:51

The boys are back and discussing different ways stress manifests in their bodies leading up to the Limestone Comedy Festival and to answer a bunch of questions. Advice on when to call out a bad comic, goal-setting and structuring a set. It's all in there! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! …

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Echoing Footsteps: A Soldier Lost 1:51

1M ago1:51

1:51

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode we remember the life of army nurse Captain Jennifer Moreno.By Cynthia L Simmons

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Stay in a Murder Basement and Howl with the Timberwolves (#68) 48:48

2M ago48:48

48:48

Mat and Dwight are back to recap their weeks in comedy and give their updated thoughts on the Kendrick vs. Drake beef. This is a silly fun time! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!By Dwight Simmons/Mat Alano-Martin

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The Pancake Connection: Mixing Faith and Food 8:00

2M ago8:00

8:00

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Today's guest dove into the profound impact of a grandmother, reflecting on the spiritual and emotional guidaance grandmas offer. Special guest, author Carole Leathem, shared a touching personal experience about a grandmother who was a pillar of stability in her chaotic childhood. Carole offered tou…

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'What's Happening' w/ not paying your openers!? (#67) 51:30

2M ago51:30

51:30

Mat and Dwight are back this week to recap Dwight's march on the capitol to work with Lewis Black and to talk about Mat's time at Dr. Grins in Grand Rapids. Mat hits us with some more references from the 70s and we get into the drama of the week - A famous comedian severely underpaying their openers. It's a good one! Send questions/comments to Mata…

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Getting Real E5 - Adolescent Psychology: critical thinking, trauma, anxiety, participation, dissociation, self-sufficiency 49:03

2M ago49:03

49:03

Real Estate - it's the safest investment in the world! to see how we can help you click the link: https://www.simmcapital.com Introducing ”Getting Real,” the ultimate podcast where two real estate powerhouses come together to deliver unfiltered insights about life and expert knowledge in real estate. Mat Simmons, a 20-year business veteran and a 16…

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Seinfeld, Euphoria and Supportive Homies (#66) 58:34

2M ago58:34

58:34

The boys are back super late this week with a bunch to talk about! Seinfeld is old! Dwight recaps Middle Ground Comedy Festival, and Mat gets an unsuspected DM on Instagram. Question of the week comes from comedian Shannon Norman (@Shambonez). It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscri…

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Celebrating Mothers: Dr. Elliott Paid Tribute to Her Mother 10:06

2M ago10:06

10:06

Welcome to a special episode for Mother's Day. We are celebrating the influential role of mothers in our lives, reflecting the lessons and legacy they left behind. My guest this week was Dr. Sharon Elliott who is an author, speaker, teacher, and literary agent. She shared heartwarming memories from her mother, Nancy Brown Jennings Norris. Her refle…

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Choosing Hope: Rebuilding Life After an Abortion 32:11

2M ago32:11

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Welcome to another Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode, we chatted about the complex emotions surrounding abortion like fear of God's retribution. Camille Cates was my guest. She related the dramatic story of her unplanned preganancies and her choice to abort. Camille opened up about her deep seated pain and guilt. She explained the …

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Local References and Fake Bios (#65) 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

The boys are back this week to talk about gleaning benefits from bad open mics, working on material, and to answer a question about submitting clips with local references. It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

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Getting Real E4 - Biden Ads, Border Control, Pronouns, Gurus, American Greed, New Development Company Coming Soon... 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

Introducing ”Getting Real,” the ultimate podcast where two real estate powerhouses come together to deliver unfiltered insights about life and expert knowledge in real estate. Mat Simmons, a 20-year business veteran and a 16-year real estate and investing expert, joins forces with construction specialist Anthony Andronas to bring you a no-nonsense,…

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Getting Real E4 - Biden Ads, Border Control, Pronouns, Gurus, American Greed, New Development Company Coming Soon 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

Introducing ”Getting Real,” the ultimate podcast where two real estate powerhouses come together to deliver unfiltered insights about life and expert knowledge in real estate. Mat Simmons, a 20-year business veteran and a 16-year real estate and investing expert, joins forces with construction specialist Anthony Andronas to bring you a no-nonsense,…

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Vacation Glow & Comedy Wildness! (#64) 48:44

3M ago48:44

48:44

Vacation is over! The boys are back from a two week hiatus to talk about their respective vacations and catch up on comedy gossip and drama from the last few weeks. It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

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Bloom in Your Winter Season 1:00

3M ago1:00

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Heart of the Matter Radio returns after a short vacation. In this episode Cynthia chats with Author Deborah Malone. Deborah just completed a book called, Bloom in Your Winter Season which covers women of the Bible who excelled once their kids were grown. Deborah quoted Babbie Mason who said "God doesn't stamp an expiration date on you." Join us as …

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Getting Real E3 -The Middle East, The Upcoming Election and how to get into Real Estate Investing 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

"Getting Real," the ultimate podcast where two real estate powerhouses come together to deliver unfiltered insights about life and expert knowledge in real estate. Mat Simmons, a 20-year business veteran and a 16-year real estate and investing expert, joins forces with construction specialist Anthony Andronas to bring you a no-nonsense, gritty, and…

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Tax Season, Feds is Watching! (#63) 57:50

3M ago57:50

57:50

Mat and Dwight talk all things taxes including what things working comics can write off and how to avoid the feds! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!By Dwight Simmons/Mat Alano-Martin

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Booking Challenge Results! (#62) 54:21

3M ago54:21

54:21

The boys are back this week (better late than never!), to share their strategies and results from the TEN DAY BOOKING CHALLENGE. Listener question from Alex Schubert about the proper way to cancel a show. It's a silly one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

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TEN DAY BOOKING CHALLENGE & Kids These Days (#61) 59:14

4M ago59:14

59:14

The boys are back to recap full weeks on the road and at home. Dwight gives an update on Facebook ad performance and talks about his shows at Helium and Mat ventured out for a few shows in Chicago. We also throw down our first TEN DAY BOOKING CHALLENGE of 2024. The goal being to book at least one show a day from March 13th to March 23rd. Join us! S…

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Getting Real E2 - Electric Cars, Immigration, Mentoring, and Masculinity 40:51

4M ago40:51

40:51

"Getting Real," the ultimate podcast where two real estate powerhouses come together to deliver unfiltered insights about life and expert knowledge in real estate. Mat Simmons, a 20-year business veteran and a 16-year real estate and investing expert, joins forces with construction specialist Anthony Andronas to bring you a no-nonsense, gritty, and…

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Uncovering Women's History: The Story of Katie Luther 2:12

4M ago2:12

2:12

In this special episode for Women's History Month, we offer a snippet on the life of a remarkable woman from the Reformation: Katrina von Bora who married Martin Luther, the Reformer. Cynthia has written more about Katie's life in the book, Women Who Overcame.By Cynthia L Simmons

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JFL Canceled and Pushing Through (#60) 56:12

4M ago56:12

56:12

The boys are back this week to talk about the huge news happening in the world of comedy. Mat claims to have once seen good improv and listener Jon Hancuff sends in a great question that Mat and Dwight attempt to take down. It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Foll…

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When Children Stray: A Mother's Journey Then and Now 20:41

4M ago20:41

20:41

In this riveting podcast, Cynthia explores the problem of the wayward child. As Cynthia opened the interview, she related the story of Susannah Wesley and her prodigal child. Afterward, she asked her guest, Deborah Crawford to share the struggles she faced when her daughter made poor choices. The ladies discussed the gut-wrenching pain of letting g…

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Comedy Drama Galore! (#59) 58:41

4M ago58:41

58:41

Mat and Dwight jump right into this week's comedy-drama! Is it cool for a booker to cancel a comic's dates? What's SNL look like moving forward? Is the world ending? Have we lost? Who knows!? The boys try and figure it all out. It's a spicy good one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follo…

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Getting Real E1 - Let's Get Into It 43:19

4M ago43:19

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Introducing "Getting Real," the ultimate podcast where two real estate powerhouses come together to deliver unfiltered insights about life and expert knowledge in real estate. Mat Simmons, a 20-year business veteran and a 16-year real estate and investing expert, joins forces with construction specialist Anthony Andronas to bring you a no-nonsense,…

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Name Droppers and A Talking Pile of Mashed Potatoes (#58) 58:19

4M ago58:19

58:19

The boys are back this week to talk comics who are energy vampires and name droppers. What's the benefit of doing shows in tough rooms? Michigan loves Dwight but does Mat love Michigan? It's a good one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

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President's Day: John Quincy Adams and the Courage of Convictions 22:10

5M ago22:10

22:10

In this President's Day podcast, Cynthia and Rebecca Price Janney, author and historian, discuss intriguing stories. Discover how John Quincy Adams made an impact by refusing to accept a gag order on slavery. From enduring marriages and diplomacy, this episode makes history live and sheds light on our lives today.…

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Mr. Miyagi of Comedy Advice (#57) 54:49

5M ago54:49

54:49

Join beloved Midwest comedians Mat and Dwight in an episode full of laughter, life stories, and incisive look into comedy. In this riveting episode of "Mat and Dwight Just Might", these comedians share how they weather illnesses and setbacks, plug away at their routines and bring humor to even the mundane aspects of life. Their discussions span fro…

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Beyond Romance: Sacrificial Love of Susannah and Charles Haddon Spurgeon 5:12

5M ago5:12

5:12

Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio Podcast. We all enjoy a love story, and this week Cynthia shared a tidbitt from the courtship of Charles Haddon Spurgeon and his wife Susannah. Susie was very shy, but Spurgeon had set London ablaze when he came to New Park Street Chapel. The church had to hire a new auditorium to handle the c…

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Well Meaning Drunken White Ladies and The Quest for Good Tape 1:04:35

5M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

The boys are back this week with a listener question from comedian Ben Katzner! Mat continues to try and capture a perfect 7 minute set and Dwight recaps his time at the West End Comedy Festival in Atlanta. Plus, some opinions on Shane Gillis returning to SNL. It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a r…

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Red Lipstick and God's Love 3:12

5M ago3:12

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In this podcast episode, hostess Cynthia L Simmons discussed the connection of red lipstick, World War 2, and patriotism. She explored how American women expressed their femininity and kept their spirits up during a pivotal time in history. Drawing parallels to the idea of love, Cynthia also discussed the idea of agape love as we launch into the mo…

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Re-learning Lessons and Premise Theft (#55) 1:01:09

5M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Join Midwest comedians Mat and Dwight as they delve into the riveting world of stand-up comedy. Tune into an episode packed with hilarious anecdotes, enlightening revelations about the comedy craft, and thoughtful explorations of the dynamics within the industry. Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and sub…

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Adventures in Odyssey's Katie Leigh and Peggy Sue Wells 20:24

5M ago20:24

20:24

Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast where we celebrate women from the past and learn new and powerful ways to cope with our nutty, upside-down world. This week we had a special guest, Katie Leigh who plays Connie Kendall on Adventures in Odyssey. She was joined by a mutual friend, author Peggy Sue Wells. Katie shared …

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Netflix Auditions and More Comedy Drama! (#54) 57:33

5M ago57:33

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Netflix auditions and comedy ruins love! It's a fun one! Join Midwest comedians Mat and Dwight as they delve into the riveting world of stand-up comedy. Tune into an episode packed with hilarious anecdotes, enlightening revelations about the comedy craft, and thoughtful explorations of the dynamics within the industry. Be a pal and leave a review a…

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Brave Hearted Woman: Empowering Women to Find their Purpose 39:30

6M ago39:30

39:30

Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode Cynthia and her guest Dawn Damon discuss what a brave-hearted woman looks like. Dawn shared her insights on discovering your vision and living as God intended you to live. Join Cynthia and Dawn as they discuss practical tips to make 2024 more successful.…

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Adultery is Not Cool! (#53) 58:22

6M ago58:22

58:22

In this episode, Dwight talks about preparing for his upcoming Netflix audition and Mat shares his opinions on the A.I George Carlin special. The boys also give some tried and true advice when it come to submitting to comedy festivals. Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

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Live Boldly in 2024: Insight on Living Intentionally 12:53

6M ago12:53

12:53

Welcome to our second podcast for 2024. Cynthia and her guest, author Nicki White, discuss stories of people who rose above circumstances and lived out what they believed. Nicki also offered encouraging ideas about how we can reach out to needy people this year and make a difference in our world. Join us as we brainstorm tackling 2024.…

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Listener Questions PLUS Jo Koy and Katt Williams Drama (#52) 59:00

6M ago59:00

59:00

The boys are back this week to talk comedy drama and discuss Katt Williams' now iconic interview and the Jo Koy fallout after hosting the Golden Globes. We also catchup with some great listener questions from Conor Delehanty and Natalie Bainter. It's a fun one! We still want to hear your highlights from 2023 and any goals you may have going into 20…

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Navigating a Nutty World: Hints for 2024 27:55

6M ago27:55

27:55

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. 2024 has arrived. Typically, people consider their plans and resolutions for the new year. This week, Cynthia mentioned the craziness around us. She asked author Peggy Sue Wells to give thoughts about stewardship in this situation. Peggy Sue pointed out the importance of self-care and of controlling you…

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