Best Matt Fischer Podcasts (2024)

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PART 2: The RAD's Uneven Flow | Hedy Fischer, Gail McCarthy, Stephanie Monson Dahl 32:41

20d ago32:41

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! This is the second half of my conversation with Hedy Fischer and Gail McCarthy, who along with their artist husbands bought buildings in the River Arts District early on and are committed to keeping those buildings open and affordable for other artists. They’re joined here by Stephanie …

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Telling it Like it is | Storyteller Carolina Quiroga 33:46

44m ago33:46

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Carolina Quiroga moved to Asheville only about a year ago, but she’s already a distinctive storyteller here, blending folk tales and her own experiences from her native Colombia with newer stories born from observations of her newly adopted home. On July 11, she begins a residency of th…

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#333 Brittany Elliott (Artist) 1:27:04

1d ago1:27:04

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Multi-disciplinary artist and all-round awesome human being Brittany Elliott joins me for Episode 333 of Life In The Stocks. I first met Brittany on the Kiss Kruise in 2022 and we became fast friends. In this conversation you're about to hear, we talk about meeting on the Kiss Kruise, Brittany's love of music and all things rock n roll, how she fel…

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Passing the Torch | New Asheville Fire Chief Michael Cayse 32:02

2d ago32:02

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Michael Cayse has only been Asheville’s Fire Chief since the start of the year, but he came here with more than three decades of experience in Cincinnati and, as part of that, working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Asheville firefighters received a pay raise in the new fi…

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#332 Josh Fleming (Vandoliers) 1:20:32

7d ago1:20:32

1:20:32

Josh Fleming from the Vandoliers joins me for Episode 332 of Life In The Stocks. This episode was recorded back in February when we were on tour together with Bowling For Soup and Less Than Jake. I have such fond memories of that tour, and I'm grateful for Josh's friendship and company and the conversations we shared on the road, both on and off th…

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#331 Frank Turner (Solo Artist) 1:06:42

9d ago1:06:42

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Welcome to Life In The Stocks Episode 331. This is Frank Turner's third official appearance on the podcast. Here, we break down Frank's recording output now that he’s ten albums in, and dissect all the peaks and valleys of his solo career and how the music industry has evolved during that time, including the rise and infiltration of social media. W…

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Tim Fischer on Overcoming Challenges: Leadership, Faith, and the Power of Sports | Episode 211 39:27

9d ago39:27

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It's time to welcome President of Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens, Tim Fischer, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Tim discuss how his small-town upbringing, sports career, and deep faith have shaped his leadership style and personal philosophy, impacting his professional and personal life.Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, w…

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Hear Here | Detective Blind in performance and conversation 41:29

14d ago41:29

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Who says rock music is dying out? A trio of sisters from Asheville are doing their part to bring rock to a new generation. Detective Blind takes the spotlight in the second episode of The Overlook drawn from our May 28 evening of Hear Here, a performance and podcasting series co-present…

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Britney Taylor 42:38

16d ago42:38

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On today’s episode of the Quest podcast - Britney Taylor returns to the podcast to give Todd an education in Astrology. Quest with Todd Fischer @questwithtodd Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit: metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing If you're interested in a sponsorship or adverti…

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#330 Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) 1:31:53

16d ago1:31:53

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I've got an extra special guest joining me for Episode 330 of Life In The Stocks. It's my dear friend Lzzy Hale from Halestorm. I've known Lzzy for 13 years, but this is her first official appearance on the podcast - the Soundtrack Apocalypse episode during the pandemic doesn't count! And we make up for lost time by diving right into it. We discuss…

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Takeaways: Steve Carter (Ep. 210) 10:29

16d ago10:29

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Mike's biggest takeaway's from his interview with Steve Carter on his new book, 'Grieve, Breathe, Receive." Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening?…

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#329 Mike Kroeger (Nickelback) 52:18

22d ago52:18

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Mike Kroeger from Canadian multi-platinum selling rock band Nickelback joins me for Episode 329 of Life In The Stocks to discuss life in the band people hate to love. Check out the excellent new documentary of the same name, which is out now. It's an honest, engaging and entertaining peak behind the curtain of one of the world's biggest and most be…

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PART 1: The RAD's Uneven Flow | Hedy Fischer, Gail McCarthy, Stephanie Monson Dahl 34:36

22d ago34:36

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Hedy Fischer and Gail McCarthy have been in Asheville since the late 1970s and, along with their artist husbands, played critical roles in the evolution of the River Arts District from a neglected, polluted wasteland of warehouses into the thriving arts and commerce destination it is to…

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Steve Carter on Grief & Growth and Embracing Life's Toughest Lessons | Episode 210 48:16

23d ago48:16

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It's time to welcome back pastor and author, Steve Carter, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Steve discuss his new book, 'Grieve, Breathe, Receive', delving into the profound journey of overcoming grief and betrayal while finding strength and authenticity in leadership. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invite…

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Hear Here | O•VAD•YA in Performance and Conversation 49:06

27d ago49:06

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Hear Here is a performance and podcast series designed to elevate conversation around local rock and indie music. I invited two all-female bands to the May 28 evening of Hear Here at Citizen Vinyl. The bands Detective Blind and O•VAD•YA come from different generations. Detective Blind a…

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Takeaways: Randy Gravitt (Ep. 209) 9:37

1M ago9:37

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Mike's biggest takeaway's from his interview with Randy Gravitt on what it takes to win at home. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE …

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The Queen Bee of Pollination | Phyllis Stiles of Bee City Asheville 37:07

1M ago37:07

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! There are about 400 Bee City USA programs across 47 states, all with a mission to sustain pollinators by increasing native plants and nest sites while reducing the use of pesticides. The entire Bee City movement started in Asheville 12 years ago with the efforts of Phyllis Stiles. Durin…

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#328 Jesse Fischer (Photographer) 1:19:45

1M ago1:19:45

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Photographer and graphic artist Jesse Fischer joins me for Episode 328 of Life In The Stocks. We have a fascinating chat about skateboarding and punk rock, the rise and peaks of those movements, developments in technology and the music industry, how the scenes and society have changed, the lasting legacy of those early punk bands and Jesse’s favour…

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Kevin DeSoto - Sol Kendamas Pro 59:56

1M ago59:56

59:56

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Kevin DeSoto, Sol Kendamas Pro! Hear about Kevin's background, how he influenced freestyle in kendama, and much more. This episode was originally broadcast live on April 24, 2024, at https://www.tw…

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#327 Winston Smith (Artist) 1:38:33

1M ago1:38:33

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It's been a lone time since I've had a visual artist on the show, and I'm thrilled to welcome agitprop artist, illustrator, record sleeve & band logo designer and master of the medium of collage, the iconclastic Winston Smith as my guest for Episode 327 of Life In The Stocks. We discuss all things art, creativity, counter-culture, punk rock, and Wi…

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#326 Kid Congo Powers (The Gun Club/The Cramps/Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds/Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds) 1:17:25

1M ago1:17:25

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Cult rock 'n' roll guitar slinger Kid Congo Powers joins me on Life In The Stocks this week for Episode 326 of the podcast. We discuss his upbringing as a Mexican American in East LA in the 1970s, playing in The Gun Club and the genius of Jeffrey Lee Pierce, creativity, experimentation, addiction & recovery, the inspiration and lasting legacy of Po…

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Randy Gravitt on Balancing Leadership Success with Family Life to Win at Home | Episode 209 40:35

1M ago40:35

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It's time to welcome back author and speaker, Randy Gravitt, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Randy discuss his new book, 'Winning Begins at Home', exploring how leaders can excel in their professional lives while also creating a successful and fulfilling family life. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited…

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Bryan Scagline - KROM Social Media Manager 1:04:07

1M ago1:04:07

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Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Bryan Scagline, Krom Kendama's Social Media Manager! Hear about Bryan's background, origins with KUSA, experiences with Krom, and much more. This episode was originally broadcast live on April 17, …

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The Lens of Reflection | Pete Candler, Author, Photographer and Filmmaker 28:10

1M ago28:10

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Pete Candler wears many creative hats. He’s a photographer and maker of short films—all of it self-taught—and he’s also an author and recovering academic. His new book, titled “A Deeper South," is both an internal and external travelogue over 25 years of road trips through the American …

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Authoring Mid-Life Shifts | Madison Brightwell and Don Silver 41:17

1M ago41:17

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Madison Brightwell and Don Silver are local novelists who don’t know each other but have similar creative trajectories. Both spent early years behind the scenes—Brightwell in film production, Silver working for music mogul Clive Davis—before turning to more conventional careers. It wasn…

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Takeaways: Matt Doherty (Ep. 208) 12:18

1M ago12:18

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Mike's biggest takeaway's from his interview with Matt Doherty on embracing the mindset of a champion.By Mike Linch

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Reading the Room | Literacy Together 37:07

1M ago37:07

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Most people reading or listening to this likely take their literacy for granted. But for thousands of youth and adults throughout Buncombe County, literacy is a hurdle impacting nearly every element of life. My guests are executive director Amanda Wrubleski and program directors Rebecca…

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Cody Griz - Sweets Social Media Manager 59:40

2M ago59:40

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Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Cody Griz, our Social Media Manager and Twitch Channel Producer! Hear about his background, how he got a job at Sweets Kendamas, his new signature model, and much more. This episode was originally …

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#325 John "Swami" Reis (Rocket From The Crypt/Drive Like Jehu/Hot Snakes/Solo) 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

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We've got a very special guest on the show this week. Joining me for Episode 325 of Life In The Stocks is John Reis aka Speedo aka The Swami from Rocket The Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, The Sultans, The Nightmarchers, Back Off Cupids, Plosivs, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes and more. The singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, DJ and …

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#324 Jen Razavi (The Bombpops/Solo) 1:33:25

2M ago1:33:25

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Life In The Stocks Episode 324 features Jen Razavi from The Bombpops. I first met Jen last summer at SBAM festival in Austria. We've shared many great conversations since then, culminating in the podcast that you're about to hear. We discuss creativity, vulnerability, self-expression, personal development, online presence, the greater purpose, grat…

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Tiffany Storrs 59:03

2M ago59:03

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On today’s episode of Quest - Todd is joined by TiffanyStorrs who tells her remarkable story about going deaf and suffering heart failure and the struggle to regain a normal life. This is a truly incredible story you won’t want to miss. Quest with Todd Fischer @questwithtodd Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd To find more podcasts from Metacor…

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Matt Doherty on Building Winning Teams and Cultivating a Champions Mindset | Episode 208 59:06

2M ago59:06

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It's time to welcome author and former head basketball coach at the University of North Carolina, Matt Doherty, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Matt Doherty discuss the highs and lows of his basketball journey, emphasizing the lessons in leadership, resilience, and the profound impact of self-awareness and faith on personal growth…

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Hear Here | Caged Affair in Performance and Conversation 40:28

2M ago40:28

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! April 27 marked the debut of "Hear Here," a series presented in tandem with Citizen Vinyl to elevate conversation around local rock and indie music. The premiere featured talk and performances with the bands Pink Beds and Caged Affair. This episode is all about Caged Affair, a vocalist-…

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Keith Matsumura - Kendama Legend & Former Kendama USA Team Member 1:25:29

2M ago1:25:29

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Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Keith Matsumura, Former Kendama USA Pro Team Member and one of the best kendama players of the early 2010s! Hear his origin story, his perspective on what it's like to re-enter the kendama communit…

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#323 Stacey Dee (Bad Cop/Bad Cop) 1:22:20

2M ago1:22:20

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We also discuss Stacey’s upbringing and history with depression and addiction, and her non-profit organisation The Sidewalk Project. And we get into her battle with cancer and overcoming that whole ordeal. Finally, we talk about the new Bad Cop record and Stacey's upcoming guided tours at the Punk Rock Museum, tickets for which you'll find here: ht…

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Spaced Out | ArtsAVL Town Hall on Affordable Arts Workspaces 42:50

2M ago42:50

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! We all know the impact of Asheville’s skyrocketing housing costs. What we don’t hear nearly as much about is how artists and arts organizations are finding it more challenging to do their work in Asheville. Affordable workspaces was the topic of the latest ArtsAVL Creative Space Town Ha…

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#322 Chris Catalyst (Sisters of Mercy/Ugly Kid Joe/Solo) 1:11:02

2M ago1:11:02

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The Yorkshire tri-factor that began with Joe Elliott three weeks ago is now complete, as renowned gun for fire, underground guitar god, singer-songwriter, solo artist and all-round nice bloke Chris Catalyst joins me for Episode 322 of Life In The Stocks. Chris has played with everyone from the Sisters of Mercy and Ghost to The Wildhearts and Ugly K…