In episode 45, Troy Farkas, Podcast Producer and Author gives insight into what it's like being a podcast producer for Spotify and for The Ringer MMA Show, what it's like working with Ariel Helwani, TKO's merger of the UFC and WWE, his podcast the Found Generation Podcast and also we talk about his book Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life i…

In episode 44, Tommy Morrisson, Professional MMA Fighter talks about his upcoming fight against Matt Dawson at Samourai MMA Chapitre 8 which will be taking place Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at the Théâtre Capitole in Quebec City, Quebec. We talk about his Aikido background, using boxing skills in the octagon alongside what it’s like to have Fira…

In episode 43, Luc De Ste Croix, Amateur MMA Fighter we talk about being the #1 ranked amateur lightweight in Canada, his last fight against AJ Market where he acquired the Fight League Atlantic Amateur Lightweight title and what the future might hold. Timestamps 00:00 - 03:15 Intro03:15 - 06:04 FLA 9 Recap, winning amateur title06:04 - 10:03 Teamm…

While going through the process of painting my bedroom this past weekend, I realized how many old routines I had been carrying along with me that may not have served me anymore. This time to refresh my room gave me the opportunity to do a little spiritual refreshing, as well.By Matt Morrisson

I've been thinking a lot lately about the expectations that I have on others, and how that can limit me from being my best self. In this episode, I share some stories about expectations from my past, and some thoughts on how I have started implementing a practice of living a life free of them. I hope you enjoy!…

In episode 42, Charlie Keating Memorial, ft. Custio Clayton, Kirk Johnson, Matt Johnson and more, Matthew Pyne covers the Charlie Keating Memorial Amateur Boxing card which took place on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the East Dartmouth Community Centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The event was hosted by the City of Lakes Amateur Boxing Club which is al…

In episode 41, Rob Logan, Professional MMA Fighter talks about his much anticipated Pro MMA Debut which will be taking place next Saturday, June 24th at FLA 10 at the Tantramar Civic Centre in Sackville, New Brunswick. Timestamps00:00 - 03:28 Intro03:28 - 09:38 4 weeks notice for Pro Debut 09:38 - 12:37 3 years of build up12:37- 18:20 Life or death…

We're usually taught to look forward, and definitely avoid looking back. Backtracking is always bad, right? But when I started my gratefulness practice, I stumbled across a technique that helped ensure I could always find something new and wondrous to be grateful for, no matter where I was. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what I call "Grate…

When we define things, we can see the distinctions between them in the contrast. Sometimes, those contrasts are beautiful. Sometimes they can lead us to judgements. About ourselves, or others. Let's talk about the beauty and the problems we can find in contrasts this week.By Matt Morrisson

In episode 40, Galanacci, Artist, Fashion Designer and Creator returns as a guest and talks about fashion design, dropping his first merchandise for Galanacci the Greatness tee, working for Yeboah for the Yeboah x Cos Metamorphosis collection as well as talking about how Virgil Abloh and Samuel Ross inspired him.Timestamps00:00 - 02:47 Intro 02:47 …

I got a magnifying lens in my shop recently. It made my life better, but it also showed me all my mistakes! I also learned a valuable lesson about the Problem with Magnification.By Matt Morrisson

We've all experienced situations where someone or something set us off on a rage for one reason or another. Feeling weak? Powerless? An injustice? What if those situations had nothing to do with the other person and could be used to help us on our own healing journey? This week, I go a little deep and talk about personal healing by noticing the thi…

In Episode 39, Ryan Rozicki, Professional Boxer (17-1, 16 KO), talks about his journey from being a fighter fighting for $500 to fighting for world titles, how he is the modern day Jack Dempsey and the origins of the Bruiser. Rozicki is the #6 ranked Cruiserweight in the world by the WBC and will be fighting for the WBC Silver Cruiserweight title a…

What if simple changes in the words you use or the actions you take could have huge implications in the world around you? This week, I talk about a personal breakthrough I had, and how it changed the way I interact with everyone I come in contact with.By Matt Morrisson

This week's episode was, as all good episodes are, I feel, inspired by my cat. Watching him compare his food bowl to the others in the kitchen got me to thinking about our own tendency to compare our lives to someone else's or to some other place we would rather be. Stick around to the end where I share a practice that has helped me start to shed t…

Someone recently asked me about how I would split my life up into phases, which was an interesting question I had never thought of before. In this episode, I tell a bit of my story and share why I think of my life in terms of calm waters, riding the waters with the sails down, but the rudder up, and then finally putting the rudder in the water. Enj…

This week, I'm talking about changes in plans, taking left turn, and watching when things don't go as planned.By Matt Morrisson

This week, I am curious about our identity. Our TRUE identity. Who we are at our core, and how we can get closer to who we really are through peeling back the false layers we've built up over our lives. Get ready for a deep episode!By Matt Morrisson

In this episode, I share some thoughts on the empowerment that can come from saying "I don't know. Maybe." when the events of our lives come our way. What do we choose to say about them? Do they define us? Or do we define them?By Matt Morrisson

In this freeform episode, I discuss my journey to healing from a lifetime of negaitve self talk, including the 3 steps or insights that helped unlock a life of freedom for me.By Matt Morrisson

This week, I'm curious about how much the words we use dictate what we see around around us, and whether they can even limit WHAT we see. References for this episode: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-blue-and-how-do-we-see-color-2015-2# https://archive.org/details/contributionstoh00geigrich/page/50/mode/2up?q=blue…

Recently, I came to some uncomfortable realizations about how I had handled a few conversations I was in. While I thought I was trying to help, I may have uncovered some of my own stuff in the process. Let's unpack it together on this vulnerable episode of Crazy Day!By Matt Morrisson

This week, I talk about habits, patterns, bananas, and what I call, "The Pause". It's a topic that has come up numerous times for me as I become more intentional about checking in with myself in the moment to see what my soul is calling out for.By Matt Morrisson

This week, I am chewing on a subject I've been curious about for a while. This episode is a little more open-ended than some of my other ones, but I hope you will enjoy the ride nonetheless as I explore my thoughts on the wounds, healing, achievement and considering the costs of all of them.By Matt Morrisson

In this episode of Crazy Day, I break from my usual style to tell the story of a promise I kept to my wife. I hope you enjoy this experiment as I get curious and explore something new for me!By Matt Morrisson

Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you became that which you hated? In this episode, I share a time where that happened to me, and the lessons I learned from it. Let's talk about compassion and traffic!By Matt Morrisson

What would you do with unlimited resources? It's a fun exercise to think about that can help you better understand your values and interests while highlighting some fun insights in the process!By Matt Morrisson

Have you ever felt frustrated at with New Years Resolutions? I have struggled with them my entire life until I discovered a different take on them that helped me out. Maybe it can help you? Join me as I apply some lessons I learned from playing one of my favorite video games to life!By Matt Morrisson

I interview my mother and we talk about our memories and thoughts about Crazy Days. We discuss why she introduced the idea to idea during my childhood, and we think about how a Crazy Day could work in the modern era or in different parts of the country.By Matt Morrisson

I'm taking this week off! See you in 2023!By Matt Morrisson

I recently cleaned a bunch of wood scraps out of my lumber pile in my wood shop, which got me thinking about how many "scraps" we keep around in our lives from our past. In this episode, I explore some of my thoughts around this idea of "scraps".By Matt Morrisson

This year, I've begun an experiment to notice as many details in the world around me as I can, all in an effort to learn to notice more, both externally, and internally.By Matt Morrisson

One night in my shop, I heard a remix featuring a speech by Alan Watts that moved me and feels as relevant today as it was 50 years ago when he gave it. I have attempted to recreate the message of that lecture in my own words in this episode. Enjoy the ride!By Matt Morrisson

Have you ever had someone who came into your life at the right time and made a huge impact on you? In this vulnerable episode, I tell the story of a man name Jim who did just that, and the lessons I took from that experience.By Matt Morrisson

There are times when the reality of a truth finally finds its way home to your heart. This is a freeform unscripted episode where I share my thoughts on some of those moments in my life.By Matt Morrisson

In Episode 38, Jake Kelly, Professional MMA Fighter, talks about his upcoming pro MMA debut Saturday, November 19th at the Moncton Coliseum as the main event on FLA 6 against Nigel Croswell. 00:00 - 02:29 - Intro 02:29 - 10:01 Amateur vs Pro MMA 10:01 - 11:27 Programming in fight camp 11:27 - 14:50 Last fight at FLA 1 14:50 - 21:17 Finishing rate, …

I've spent a lot of time noticing what stands out to me lately, and then sitting with it to see why. In this episode, I share my own observations on judgement.By Matt Morrisson

In Episode 37, Against The Ropes, ft Matt Macintyre, Brett Beaton, Daniel Beaupre and Kyle McNeil, I covered my 2nd Professional Boxing event Saturday November 5 at the Lighthouse Arts Centre "Against the Ropes" promoted by Real Deal Promotions. I have 3 post-fight interviews including a follow-up interview with Kyle regarding the event. Real Deal …

There are beautiful, picture perfect moments in our lives that deserve to be photographed and framed, and then there are those moments that transcend that. Let's talk about those moments.By Matt Morrisson

Do you ever feel a pull or push towards something or someone? I know I do. Let's talk about exploring...nudges!By Matt Morrisson

Was recording an impromptu podcast episode about insomnia, after a night of insomnia a bad idea? No script, no outline, no chance of failure, right? Enjoy my first off-the-cuff episode of Crazy Day!By Matt Morrisson

In Episode 36, Sandy Pembroke, Professional Kickboxer / Boxer, Entrepreneur and Marketer previews Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva this Saturday October 29th at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. We discuss his upcoming Boxing Exhibition December 3rd in Spryfield, Nova Scotia and also talk about the importance of Mental Health and our journey so…

In the beginning of 2016, I discovered I was different than I had believed myself to be for my entire life, and set about exploring what that was all about.By Matt Morrisson

The story behind the name of my podcast!By Matt Morrisson

An introduction. To me, to my background, my podcast, and why I am here. Setting the stage!By Matt Morrisson

In Episode 35, Daniel Beaupré, Professional Boxer and Crypto Investor talks about his upcoming fight against Rafael Torres November 5 on the Against The Ropes fight card at the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, an event promoted by Real Deal Promotions. Timestamps 00:00 - 01:34 Intro 01:34 - 04:23 Being tested last fight 04:23 - 09:30…

In Episode 34, Steph Boyd, Amateur Boxer, Personal Trainer and Artist talks about her upcoming fight against Cassie Watts at the Watts Memorial Cup in Charlottetown, PEI on Oct. 15. We talk about her journey into Boxing, dealing with ADHD, connecting Boxing to Art and knowing her why while training. 00:00 - 01:22 Intro 01:22 - 02:45 Upcoming Fight …

In Episode 33, Brett Beaton, Professional Boxer, Gym Owner and Personal Trainer talks about his upcoming bout against Israel Ramirez Carmona November 5 on the Against The Ropes fight card at the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, an event promoted by Real Deal Promotions. Timestamps 00:00 - 01:34 - Intro 01:34 - 02:28 - Preparation for…

In Episode 32, Kyle McNeil, Professional Boxer, Promoter and Personal Trainer talks about his upcoming fight card Against The Ropes, November 5 at the Light House Arts Centre where he will be headling and promoting the event. We reflect on his first event Fists of Fury at the Forum on July 16 and talk about his future plans as a professional. Lastl…

In Episode 31, Maria Clinton, Amateur MMA Fighter and Former University Hockey Player talks about her 2-year transition into MMA, from starting BJJ class with her cousin Ben Chase a rising country music star also from PEI, her first Submission Kumite event for FLA where she lost to Abbie Wainwright via Submission due to an Armbar and how when she h…