Best Matt Pearson Podcasts (2025)

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The Reality of Union with Christ | Acts 9 | Dr. Matt Pearson | Sermon 28:48

1d ago28:48

28:48

Sunday, April 27, 2025By Brentwood Baptist Church

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#074 | £3,799 for a Lens?! Lamborghini Shoot & Taking Dad On-Set! 31:00

6h ago31:00

31:00

The podcast is back on YouTube too! 🚀 This week’s episode is packed with updates from the creative world (and our own lives!). We dive into the brand new Sony 50-150mm f2.0 GM lens, a powerhouse zoom lens that's got everyone talking... and whether the £3,799 price tag is really worth it. We also catch up on some big personal milestones: Matt shares…

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SOTS: Jeff Ross, Dusty Slay, Shapel Lacey, Greg Fitzsimmons, Katherine Blanford & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 72 1:40:16

12h ago1:40:16

1:40:16

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Jeff Ross, Dusty Slay, Shapel Lacey, Greg Fitzsimmons, Katherine Blanford & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Katie Perry in Space to Chicken in Kenya to Algebra, Lotion, Chat GPT, Tourette's & more…

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"Facebook Whistleblower" Frances Haugen 1:13:36

12h ago1:13:36

1:13:36

What’s social media doing to us, and how would you fix it? Mark Zuckerberg has been a busy boy on the witness stand in Washington DC lately. In one of the most consequential antitrust cases in tech history, Meta is being sued by the U.S. government for allegedly maintaining a monopoly. It could reshape the future of social media, privacy regulation…

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"American Authoritarianism" with Matt Welch 1:24:55

5d ago1:24:55

1:24:55

What do you make of a U.S. government that snatches people off the street and disappears them into Central American prisons, forever, with no trial, and no way to appeal? Matt Welch is a libertarian journalist. He's no wild-eyed, Trump-loathing leftie. Fresh off the back of his appearance on Bill Maher, Matt joined Josh on Josh's streaming TV show,…

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Charlie Lawrence: World Record Holder and Professional Runner 1:09:50

7d ago1:09:50

1:09:50

BigMetz sits down with Charlie Lawrence, 50 mile World Record holder and distance runner extraordinaire. Charlie has a unique perspective into the world of professional endurance sports. You won't want to miss Charlie's journey from his amazing running background in Minnesota, to competing successfully at the collegiate level and now world professi…

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Stocky Needs Our Help: Saving native freshwater fish from extinction with Dr. Mark Lintermans 55:32

6d ago55:32

55:32

Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message! Stocky Galaxias, or 'Stocky', is one of Australia's most critically endangered species — a tiny fish hidden away in the pristine alpine waters of Kosciuszko National Park. Can the survival of this elusive, critically endangered species illuminate the future of Australia’s rivers? In this…

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#073 | The Hard Truths: 7 Rookie Errors 50:33

7d ago50:33

50:33

This week, we’re breaking down the 7 rookie errors we see creatives make time and time again. Mistakes that can hold you back, stall your growth, or burn out your creative energy entirely. Whether you’re new to the industry or a few years in, this episode is packed with hard truths and honest insights about: - Undervaluing yourself and underchargin…

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“Reimagining Schooling” with Finnish education icon Prof. Pasi Sahlberg 1:48:09

8d ago1:48:09

1:48:09

What's the purpose of school? Why do we run schools the way we do? How might we reinvent education in an era of artificial intelligence and ADHD? Professor Pasi Sahlberg is one of the world's leading education experts. He ran Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, moved to Washington DC to advise the World Bank on education, and was a visitin…

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The New Has Come | Matthew 28:1-10 | Dr. Matt Pearson | Sermon 30:17

9d ago30:17

30:17

Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025By Brentwood Baptist Church

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PREVIEW: "What Can Democrats Do?" with David Pakman 20:23

13d ago20:23

20:23

The Democratic Party is paralysed. It can't merely offer resistance to Trump. It also needs to offer an alternative to him. But how? Should they oppose his every move, as the likes of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Cory Booker believe? Or should they shut up and wait for the president to doom himself, as Senate minority leader …

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The old, weird history of libertarianism, with Matt Zwolinski 1:05:49

12d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

When U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of his “Liberation Day” tariffs against most of America’s global trading partners in April 2025, he seemed to harken back to a centuries-old form of economic nationalism known as mercantilism, which sought prosperity through restrictive trade practices. Opponents of mercantilism from the eig…

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#072 | Should You Work For FREE? 41:53

14d ago41:53

41:53

This week, we’re diving into one of the most debated topics in the creative industry: Should you work for free? We break it down across different experience levels because the answer really depends on context. If you’re a beginner, shooting for free might actually be worth it. It can help you build your portfolio, gain hands-on experience, and expl…

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“Decoding the Gurus” with Chris Kavanagh and Matt Browne 1:18:53

15d ago1:18:53

1:18:53

When are independent shows like Uncomfortable Conversations serving a useful purpose... and when are they just preaching to the choir? "Decoding the Gurus" is a podcast that dissects how new-media personalities gain guru status. Frequently, such podcasters claim to be bravely challenging the status quo... while comfortably pandering to their team. …

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Proclaiming Christ | Colossians 4:2-18 | Dr. Matt Pearson | Sermon 32:33

16d ago32:33

32:33

Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025By Brentwood Baptist Church

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Anthony Bourdain’s “Lieutenant”, Laurie Woolever 1:11:24

19d ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Anthony Bourdain was Josh's hero. Laurie Woolever was, as Bourdain called her, his "lieutenant". A writer and culinary graduate, Laurie had worked for another gigantic cooking celebrity, Mario Batali, before he was brought down for alleged sexual harrassment. She spent almost ten years as Bourdain's right-hand-gal. The two of them wrote two books t…

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#071 | Why You Need to Shout Louder About Your Work 50:53

21d ago50:53

50:53

In this episode, we’re talking about something that every creative needs to hear: you have to be your own biggest fan! We get into why shouting about your work online isn’t arrogant - it’s necessary! And how staying visible and hungry is what keeps opportunities coming your way. But we also unpack why so many creatives stop doing it… Is it fear of …

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SOTS: Pauly Shore, Jodie Sweetin, Ryan Sickler, Blair Socci, Avery Pearson, Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 71 1:17:23

21d ago1:17:23

1:17:23

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Pauly Shore, Jodie Sweetin, Ryan Sickler, Blair Socci, Avery Pearson & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Mall Santas to Special Ed Dentists & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. …

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PREVIEW: "What Is the 'Patriarchy'?" with Prof. Cordelia Fine 38:46

23d ago38:46

38:46

Do males and females differ in what we want out of life? In what jobs we want to do? In how much we want to look after babies, or run a tech start-up, or sweep the living room, or be a CEO? Or are biological preferences just an excuse to justify inequality? Cordelia Fine is a feminist academic who studies scientific explanations of sex differences …

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Pursuing Christ at Home | Colossians 3:18-21 | Truett Ross | Sermon 33:11

23d ago33:11

33:11

Sunday, April 6, 2025By Brentwood Baptist Church

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Understanding the diploma divide, with Matt Grossmann and Dave Hopkins 1:08:17

26d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

The most important U.S. political trend of the 21st century, according to most observers, is the increasing tendency of college-educated voters to support the Democratic Party and for non-college-educated voters to support the Republican Party. In many ways, the two parties have swapped their historic bases. When John F. Kennedy won the presidency …

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JUST JOSH: The Woke Catastrophe of “Snow White” 28:49

26d ago28:49

28:49

If you want to see what's wrong with not being offensive, watch Snow White. The new Disney re-make is so committed to not offending anyone that it’s a social-justice jumble. Snow White isn’t white as snow; her love interest isn’t a prince; the dwarves aren’t “dwarves”; but there IS a dwarf in a non-dwarf role; Snow White doesn’t need a man; the man…

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Siri Lindley: World Champion Athlete and Coach, Cancer Survivor, and Eternal Optimist 1:04:45

27d ago1:04:45

1:04:45

BigMetz sits down with Siri Lindley, World Champion, Coach extraordinaire, motivational speaker and cancer survivor. An eternal optimist and source of of inspiration to many across the globe, Siri's impact on triathlon and life are legendary. From overcoming adversity in sport to battling cancer, Siri's "Don't Give Up" attitude persists across all …

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#070 | Make Your Work Look Expensive! 34:03

28d ago34:03

34:03

Professional clients need a professional YOU. In this episode, we’re talking about how to make your work look more premium, without needing the most expensive gear or biggest budget. We talk about the importance of curating your portfolio by showing only your strongest work (because 3 great pieces are more powerful than 7 average ones). We also exp…

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BOB CARR on Diplomacy, Statesmanship and Grief 1:40:32

29d ago1:40:32

1:40:32

Even if you're not Australian, you want to listen to this conversation with one of the nation's most iconic statesmen. Bob Carr is a former foreign minister of Australia (i.e. the secretary of state) and, before that, the longest-continuously-serving Premier of NSW, Australia's most populous state. He's an intellectual powerhouse, an icolonoclast, …

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Pursue Christ: Put on the New | Colossians 3:5-17 | Dr. Matt Pearson | Sermon 35:03

30d ago35:03

35:03

Sunday, March 30, 2025By Brentwood Baptist Church

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PREVIEW: “Does Ukraine Still Matter?" with correspondent Misha Zelinsky 38:43

1M ago38:43

38:43

What are Trump and Putin cooking up for Ukraine? Can the Europeans sideline it? What options does Ukraine still have on the table? And does any of this really matter to non-Europeans any more? This week, the ceasefire talks that President Trump boasted he'd wrap up in 24 hours fell apart, again. Russia says it wants an end to the war, if Ukraine ef…

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#069 | Picking the Right Clients & Debunking Bad Creative Advice! 24:09

1M ago24:09

24:09

In this episode, we dive into a crucial part of creative growth: figuring out what kind of work actually fulfils you—so you can start choosing clients that are the right fit, not just any fit. We also respond to a social post who claims the people in the creative industry have been led into thinking it's a sustainable career, and advised others to …

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SOTS New Jersey: Paul Virzi, Josh Adam Meyers, Rich Vos, Bonnie McFarlane, Aaron Berg, Watkins Ep 70 1:49:28

1M ago1:49:28

1:49:28

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Paul Virzi, Josh Adam Meyers, Rich Vos, Bonnie McFarlane, Aaron Berg & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Karate to Wheel Chair K Holes, Bidets, Golden Corral & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from T…

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Australia’s Shadow Treasurer, Angus Taylor 1:06:30

1M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Angus Taylor is the Shadow Treasurer of Australia and a key figure of the Opposition, the centre-right Liberal Party. A former cabinet minister, businessman and Rhodes scholar, he's often discussed as a future prime minister. Opinion polls put his party's return to power in the May election as a 50/50 bet. Josh sat down with the Shadow Treasurer to…

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Pursue Christ: Put Sin to Death | Colossians 3:1-11 | Dr. Matt Pearson | Sermon 32:38

1M ago32:38

32:38

Sunday, March 23, 2025By Brentwood Baptist Church

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Mark Allen: 6x Ironman World Champion and GOAT of Men's Triathlon 1:01:32

1M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

BigMetz sits down with 6x Ironman World Champion Mark Allen. Widely considered the GOAT of men's triathlon, Mark's impact on and off the race course continue to be an enduring legacy in triathlon. His preparation and mindset are legendary and you won't want to miss Mark's perspective on training methods, spirituality in sport, and coaching high-per…

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PREVIEW: "Two Jews Debate Israel" with Antony Loewenstein 40:50

1M ago40:50

40:50

How should moderate, secular Jews feel about Israel? How brutalising must Israel’s Gaza policy be before more Jews denounce it? Is Israel a well-intentioned country hijacked by right-wing leaders from its true purpose of peace? Or is it intrinsically committed to destroying Palestinians? Was a Jewish ethno-state a mistake from the start? Or is Isra…

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Our contentious universities, with Neil L. Rudenstine 55:24

1M ago55:24

55:24

In the first few months of the second Trump administration, the White House in effect declared war on the nation’s colleges and universities, and particularly the most selective and prestigious among them. Vice President JD Vance had famously declared in 2021 that “the universities are the enemy,” but conservative antipathy against higher education…

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#068 | Ron Timehin: The Power of Personal Projects, Art, Identity & Success! 1:10:49

1M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

This week, we’re joined by Ron Timehin! – Ron is an award winning photographer, director and creative visionary. Whilst also being a Sony, Adobe, Wex and DB ambassador. In this episode, Ron shares why personal projects are the most important work you’ll ever do. How creating for yourself opens doors, leads to big brand opportunities, and keeps you …

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JOHN McWHORTER: Language, Race & Trump 1:25:46

1M ago1:25:46

1:25:46

John McWhorter is arguably the world’s most famous linguist. A professor at Columbia University and a columnist for the New York Times, he alternately enrages the right and the left as an anti-Trump, anti-woke, Black academic. John and Josh sat down in Sydney to discuss gay slang, the Trumpist right, Black provocateurs and “serving c***t”. Watch th…

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Protect Yourself | Colossians 2:1-23 | Dr. Matt Pearson | Sermon 34:33

1M ago34:33

34:33

Sunday, March 16, 2025By Brentwood Baptist Church

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"Why Greenland Matters" with Sherri Goodman 42:01

2M ago42:01

42:01

When Trump floated the idea of the U.S. acquiring Greenland, some called it a random brain fart. But there is a real conversation among security experts about control of the Arctic in the 21st century. As climate change opens up new avenues for shipping, spying, mining, submarining and warfare, the far North Atlantic matters more and more. Sherri G…

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BONUS: Josh on Israel-Palestine Coverage 1:21:10

2M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Last week, Arab leaders gathered in Egypt for a Palestine Summit. The 22-nation Arab League emerged with a re-energised Arab Peace Initiative to solve the Israel-Palestinian Conflict once and for all. Australia's largest and most trusted news organisation, the ABC, covered the event in an article entitled "This Plan Would End the Israel-Palestinian…

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#067 | The Camera Gear You Actually Need (And What’s a Waste of Money) 39:31

2M ago39:31

39:31

Not all gear is worth the money. In this episode, we break down **what video and photography gear is actually worth investing in** and what’s just a waste of cash. From **"buy cheap, buy twice" regrets** to the essentials you should prioritize, we’ve learned a lot (sometimes the hard way). We also share some lessons from the field—including when on…

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SOTS NYC: Mark Normand, Adam Friedland, Jordan Jensen, Ian Fidance, Brian Holtzman & Watkins | Ep 69 1:45:09

2M ago1:45:09

1:45:09

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Mark Normand, Adam Friedland, Jordan Jensen, Ian Fidance, Brian Holtzman & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Office Romance to Ska Captain Planet, making boy parts in your belly & more! Jeremiah Wat…

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"Trump, Gaza & Liberalism" with Senator Dave Sharma 59:18

2M ago59:18

59:18

Australians go to the polls in a few months. It looks surprisingly grim for the first-term, centre-left Labor government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. As part of Uncomfortable Conversations' election coverage, Josh invited a select handful of prominent politicians who are likely to be the most interesting figures for listeners from all over t…

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Preaching Christ | Colossians 1:24-2:3 | Josh Lynn | Sermon 33:24

2M ago33:24

33:24

Subday, March 09, 2025By Brentwood Baptist Church

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"The Next Canadian PM” with Jen Gerson 1:13:45

2M ago1:13:45

1:13:45

Justin Trudeau's political career will end this weekend when his replacement is elected as the Canadian Liberal leader. This happens at a moment of extraordinary uncertainty for Canadians. As the U.S. launches a painful trade war, Canadians are being forced to rethink their economic and strategic future. What's going on up there? Who are the candid…

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Reevaluating Christianity’s bargain with democracy, with Jonathan Rauch 1:03:50

2M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Jonathan Rauch would seem to be an unlikely defender of American Christianity. The eminent author, Brookings senior fellow, and Atlantic magazine contributing editor is a gay Jewish atheist — “I won the marginalized trifecta,” he observes — who grew up deeply suspicious of Christianity and its potential for (and past history of) oppression. As he d…

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Mirinda Carfrae: 3x Ironman World Champion and 1x 70.3 Ironman World Champion 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

BigMetz sits down with 4x Ironman World Champion Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae. Rinny's performances and impact on and off the race course are a lasting legacy in the endurance sports world. As she transitions from being an elite pro athlete to business leader and fitness enthusiast (and always a "mum"), she to continues to explore ways to maximize her p…

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#066 | We're Back! - 2025 Goals, Shooting Overseas & Moving Out of London! 44:37

2M ago44:37

44:37

We’re kicking off our first episode of 2025 with a huge update! In this episode, we dive into some big life changes— Cameron moves out of London and makes some big updates to his video production company. We also discuss Matt’s upcoming overseas shoots, an intense schedule of film projects, and our creative goals for the year ahead. Whether you’re …

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"Hate Speech or Free Speech?" with Prof. Alan Davison 2:15:40

2M ago2:15:40

2:15:40

Perhaps the most dangerous idea is what to do about dangerous ideas. A spate of anti-semitic attacks has led to new laws that will punish Australians for "hate speech". But are hate-speech laws a band-aid over deeper problems like ethnic bigotry, religious conservatism, historical ignorance, social media, migrant integration, university bias, and I…

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Preeminent Christ | Colossians 1:15-23 | Brandon Hays | Sermon 31:13

2M ago31:13

31:13

Sunday, March 02, 2025By Brentwood Baptist Church

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“Chinese War Games” with Sam Roggeveen 1:44:17

2M ago1:44:17

1:44:17

How should medium-sized countries respond when they're bullied by a superpower? The question applies as much to Canada dealing with President Trump as to Australia reacting to China. Last Friday, the pilot of a Virgin Australia flight from Australia to New Zealand noticed a flash of weapons from a Chinese warship just a few hundred miles off the co…

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