Best Ian Mathews Podcasts (2025)

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Brett R. Smith 1:01:02

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I’m joined by comic-book artist and colorist Brett R. Smith, who’s worked with DC Comics, Marvel, and Rippaverse. We talk about the problem with comic books today, Val Kilmer’s greatest performances, and why Romancing the Stone works and The War of the Roses doesn’t. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Come…

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SMB #301 - S23E1 Mexican Joker - "Ohhh He, Haha, Hey... Fu*k you." 57:57

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MANON MATHEWS Is Delusionally Lovable 1:05:08

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This week on ILYSM, we’re joined by actor, comedian, and Vine star Manon Mathews! Tyler comes clean about a childhood lie, and Reed admits to ghosting someone. Manon opens up about her experience being cheated on, and Tyler shares his own perspective from the other side; a raw, vulnerable conversation about infidelity, trust, and the messy human si…

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Zephaniah 2 - Gareth Loh 32:49

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Gareth Loh preaches on Zephaniah 2. Slides to accompany the sermon can be found here.

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Mathew Klickstein 54:41

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I talk with my friend, author, filmmaker, and pop culture historian, Mathew (with one “t”) Klickstein about Troma and Lloyd Kaufman’s connection to Shakespeare; accessible asexuals; the one lack of representation you never hear about; and The Kids of Widney High. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy h…

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SMB #300 - S22E10 Bike Parade - "Do You Even Care There's A Strike Going On?!" 1:11:01

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"Connect with Us: Follow us for updates, bonus content, and discussions about all things South Park. On Facebook: @SouthParkPod On YouTube : @SouthParkPod On TikTok : @SouthParkPod On X: @SouthParkPods On Blue Sky: @smbsouthparkreview.bsky.social On Instagram: @SouthParkPodcast Subscribe and Support: Subscribe to SMB South Park Review Crew on your …

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WILL SASSO'S Sleep Study Gone WRONG 56:52

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This week on ILSYM, the legendary Will Sasso (MADtv, The Three Stooges, Happy Gilmore) joins Reed & Tyler to discuss health, self-care, and what it really means to show up as a man. We discuss taking antidepressants, CPAPs, mouth guards, and why taking care of yourself isn’t weak; it’s how you show up for the people who love you. Cheers to the men …

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The Shocking Untold Story of America's Rail-Trail Movement (Peter Harnik) 25:46

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Why Can’t We Recognize The Good Old Days Until They’re Gone? How To Step Off The Hedonic Treadmill 41:36

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Lisa De Pasquale 1:03:56

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I had a great time talking with Lisa De Pasquale about life after losing 170 pounds and her new book, The Gen X Handbook for Middle Age. Ozempic means lots of thin women with fat-girl personalities. What a fun time to be a single guy! Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Watch …

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Zephaniah 1 - Gareth Loh 34:05

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SMB #299 - S22E9 Unfulfilled - "You Load Sixteen Tons, What Do You Get?" 54:15

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How to be Grateful w/ MEL RODRIGUEZ 1:06:55

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This week on ILYSM, Reed & Tyler welcome Mel Rodriguez to the table. You’ve seen him in Better Call Saul, Getting On, and The Last Man on Earth, but here you’ll meet the man behind the roles. Together, we talk about the hard stuff; battling addiction, weight struggles, and the pressure men feel to stay silent about their emotions. Stay tuned for ti…

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Why Are We So Polarized? Charlie Kirk, Cancel Culture & The Case For Nuance And Critical Thinking 48:07

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Episode summary Ian and Frank respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk as a springboard to a broader conversation about polarization, the collapse of nuance, and why critical thinking matters — especially in business and leadership. They trace cultural roots (standardized testing, social media echo chambers), examine groupthink in organizations…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Kendric Tonn 56:21

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Kendric Tonn is a painter. He paints. Not houses. Oil painting. On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Kendric about classical painting, Florence (the city, not my mother), El Museo del Prado, art collecting, and how he sees the world as a painter vs how I see the world as a comedian. Kendric gives a helpful tip on how to appreciate a…

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The kingdom and rich people - Matthew 19:16-30 - Mathew Thomas 32:34

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Mathew Thomas preaches on Matthew 19:16-30. Slides to accompany the sermon can be found here.

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SMB #298 - S22E8 Buddha Box - "Anxiety? Is That Cool?" 59:26

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The Cure to Rage w/ Steph Barkley 1:00:06

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Rage, acceptance, and tolerance; we’re diving into it all this week on ILYSM. Steph Barkley joins us to unpack the emotional tug-of-war between doing the work that pays the bills and chasing passion projects that sometimes leave us resentful. There's laughter, there's vulnerability… and yes, we may or may not be booking a rage room by the end of it…

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Our Streets Look Like War Zones — But What if They Were 'Sites of Peacebuilding'? (Ashton Rohmer) 24:11

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Car culture has a higher body count than both world wars combined. So why don't we think of automobility in the same way we think about the bloody and destructive global conflicts that dominate the news — and what would it take to transform our streets into a tool to make our whole society more peaceful, rather than more violent? Today on the Brake…

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Buy the Culture, Not the Star: Why splashy hires fail without structure, in sports and business. 44:05

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Episode Summary In this episode, Ian and Frank kick things off with some lighthearted banter about their fantasy football league before diving deep into what makes organizations thrive—or fail—both in sports and business. Using the Miami Dolphins and other NFL franchises as case studies, they explore how ownership, culture, leadership, and decision…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - David Josef Volodzko 1:17:26

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Today I’m joined by The Radicalist David Josef Volodzko, news editor and senior writer at The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. If you have the means, FIRE is a great place to donate to. (Don’t let the fact that I used to work for them sully your view of the premiere free-speech organization in the world.) David and I talk about his …

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The kingdom and little children - Matthew 19:13-15 - Mathew Thomas 23:58

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Mathew Thomas preaches on Matthew 19:13-15. Slides to accompany the sermon can be found here.

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SMB #297 - S22E7 Nobody Got Cereal - When Should I Start To Worry? 1:02:11

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"Connect with Us: Follow us for updates, bonus content, and discussions about all things South Park. On Facebook: @SouthParkPod On YouTube : @SouthParkPod On TikTok : @SouthParkPod On X: @SouthParkPods On Blue Sky: @smbsouthparkreview.bsky.social On Instagram: @SouthParkPodcast Subscribe and Support: Subscribe to SMB South Park Review Crew on your …

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TOP ILYSM MOMENTS ft. FIONA DOURIF DEVON SAWA & MORE 32:39

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We take a look back at some of our favorite conversations from ILYSM so far. Did we miss any? Which ones did you like best? Let us know down in the comments! Featuring Nik Dodani, Fiona Dourif, Ethan Suplee, Mireille Enos, Devon Sawa, Gina Minardi, Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, Judy Greer, and Ian Fidance.…

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Our next big real estate deal? We dissect an untapped investment opportunity in Richmond 48:38

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In this conversation, Ian and Frank delve into their real estate investment strategies, particularly focusing on the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a solution to housing shortages. The discussion also covers the challenges of navigating permits, structuring investments for optimal returns, and the significance of customer service…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Michael Regilio 59:14

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This week’s episode is a collaboration with comedian Michael Regilio, host of Regilio v Everything. We talk about being dumb, young, and punk—which for Michael meant being a young Republican in high school. I take a trip down memory lane of that time I was cancelled in Dallas. And Michael shares with me all the insane things I had no idea were happ…

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A conversation about Proverbs 3 - Gareth Loh and Ian Randall 28:07

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Gareth Loh and Ian Randall hold a conversation about Proverbs 3.

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SMB #296 - S22E6 Time To Get Cereal - "Jesus, It's A Complete Mauling" 51:05

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"Connect with Us: Follow us for updates, bonus content, and discussions about all things South Park. On Facebook: @SouthParkPod On YouTube : @SouthParkPod On TikTok : @SouthParkPod On X: @SouthParkPods On Blue Sky: @smbsouthparkreview.bsky.social On Instagram: @SouthParkPodcast Subscribe and Support: Subscribe to SMB South Park Review Crew on your …

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Changing Your Factory Settings ft. Author Jen Pastiloff | Episode 14 | ILYSM 1:05:05

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On this episode of ILYSM, we welcome the incredible Proof of Life author and TED Talk speaker, Jen Pastiloff, for a conversation about resilience, honesty, and belonging. We talk about what it feels like to have your last words to a loved one be the wrong ones, the pressure to hide sobriety, and how self-doubt can take root in our daily lives. Jen …

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The War on ... Walking and Biking? (Tepi McLaughlin) 26:19

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Active transportation advocates constantly get accused of waging a "war on cars." But when you look around our communities, it sure looks more like we’re in the middle of a war on walking and biking — and the wrong side is winning. In today’s episode of The Brake, we sat down with Dr. Tepi McLaughlin, who co-authored of a provocative new paper that…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Lucy Biggers 1:00:32

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The Free Press’s Lucy Biggers went from climate-crisis influencer to climate-alarm denier. I have no clue how big this episode’s carbon footprint is, but it’s worth all the coal we burned to make it happen. Lucy and I talk about her beginnings at NowThis, why climate change doesn’t scare us anymore, hipsters bringing back dung stoves, and how all t…

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The LORD of Creation - Psalm 104 - Ian Randall 32:46

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Ian Randall preaches on Psalm 104. Slides to accompany the sermon can be found here.

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Are You Drowning in Distractions? How To Stay Focused Amidst The Noise 1:01:57

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In this episode, Frank Cava and Ian Mathews dive into the concept of "signal vs. noise" as it relates to productivity, time management, and goal setting. The discussion explores how to filter out distractions (noise) to focus on what truly matters (signal) in both personal and professional contexts. The hosts use real-world examples, analogies, and…

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SMB #295 - S22E5 The Scoots - "Shouldn't Have Been Poor, Kenny." 53:55

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Going Deeper with Nik Dodani | Episode 13 | ILYSM 53:55

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On this week’s ILYSM: Nik Dodani (Tyler’s Escape Room co-star) stops by. We cover why silence in politics is never innocent, the anxiety of raising children, and yes… we admit we’re kinda okay with g*ns. We talk about the optimism we all felt 2016. And Tyler? He leaves us with an extra DEEP confession that further reinforces the safe space that is …

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Rian Stone 1:16:35

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Today’s episode starts out on a disappointing note. My guest Rian Stone, video essayist and author of the novels Softbone: Down and Out in New Kowloon and The Dog Walker, thought he was coming on to talk to his professional-wrestling hero, “Lightning” Lou Perez. I’m sorry I had to break the kid’s heart—I am not that Puerto Rican guy—but I think I m…

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A fork in the road - Psalm 104 - Paul Sutton 34:07

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Paul Sutton preaches on Psalm 104. Slides to accompany the sermon can be found here.

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Cracker Barrel's Identity Crisis: The Logo Change That Broke The Internet 40:59

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In this conversation, Ian Mathews and Frank Cava discuss the challenges faced by Cracker Barrel, particularly focusing on its recent logo controversy and the implications of its branding strategy. They explore the restaurant's origins, its business model, and the impact of social media on consumer behavior. The discussion highlights the importance …

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SMB #294 - S22E4 Tegridy Farms - "We Got Tegridy To Keep Us Warm" 50:19

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Authenticity Above All Else w/ Ian Fidance | Episode 12 | ILYSM 1:08:32

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The brilliant comedian Ian Fidance stopped by for a full-on love sesh on ILSYM this week. We laughed! Reed cried! The dudes talked grief, addiction, wild childhood stuff, and coping with those brutal, inescapable moments of self-doubt - the worst. There are so many reasons to love Ian, but more than anything, it’s his commitment to being unapologet…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Kirk Wilcox 58:35

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A few weeks back I had former Detroit Piston Scot Pollard on the pod and this week I have current…Piston fan Kirk Wilcox. Both men have Piston jerseys with their last names on them. To which I wonder, is it tougher as an adult to wear a personalized jersey? Kirk and I talk about Warped Tour, the ‘04 “Going to Work” Pistons (appropriating blue-colla…

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SMB #293 - S22E3 The Problem With A Poo - "Sorry, I got the sniffles." 44:04

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"Connect with Us: Follow us for updates, bonus content, and discussions about all things South Park. On Facebook: @SouthParkPod On YouTube : @SouthParkPod On TikTok : @SouthParkPod On X: @SouthParkPods On Blue Sky: @smbsouthparkreview.bsky.social On Instagram: @SouthParkPodcast Subscribe and Support: Subscribe to SMB South Park Review Crew on your …

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Gina Minardi is an Actual Armchair Expert | Episode 11 | ILYSM 1:00:40

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We’re breaking the fourth wall this week with Gina Minardi — Tyler’s former EMDR therapist and a licensed mental health professional <3. We get into imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the EMDR experience, psych meds, and more. An honest, insightful, and low-key hilarious episode - go watch/listen now!!…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Gaby Blanco 57:11

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Gaby Blanco from the Dissident Project was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. She joins me today to talk about the communist island American leftists love to defend— while living in the United States, of course. What’s it like to grow up with food rationing, no freedom to criticize the state, and with Cuba’s big business of medical slavery? Gaby sepa…

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SMB #292 - S22E2 A Boy An His Priest - "Get the Kumby!" 54:40

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"Connect with Us: Follow us for updates, bonus content, and discussions about all things South Park. On Facebook: @SouthParkPod On YouTube : @SouthParkPod On TikTok : @SouthParkPod On X: @SouthParkPods On Blue Sky: @smbsouthparkreview.bsky.social On Instagram: @SouthParkPodcast Subscribe and Support: Subscribe to SMB South Park Review Crew on your …

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The Likability of Judy Greer | Episode 10 | ILYSM 1:10:01

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Judy Greer stopped by the ILYSM studio to talk likability as a superpower, the female urge to punch down with the boys, working the program, and being the ultimate funny girl — all while charming Reed & Tyler into oblivion.By Tiny Legends Productions

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Is U.S. Passenger Rail Having a Big Moment? (Jim Mathews) 29:54

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Secretary Sean Duffy withholding grants for America’s first high speed rail line. Congress surprisingly showing up for Amtrak in its annual budget. Elon Musk pushing for privatization. A surprisingly strong showing for trains in the Senate's budget proposal, and advocates who have even bigger hopes for the future. It seems like every time you turn …

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Scot Pollard 1:03:10

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On this episode I had the pleasure of talking with Scot Pallard, NBA veteran and survivor of both the reality-TV show (Survivor season 32) and a heart transplant. Scot’s the subject of the ESPN documentary Heart of Pearl (streaming now on ESPN+) and a volunteer spokesperson for Pearls of Life, which advocates for organ donations. In addition to dis…

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Can You Fire Someone For Flatulence? (Plus Our Thoughts On American Eagle's Ad Campaign) 41:35

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Summary Ian and Frank discuss various topics ranging from real estate events and market insights to employee management and personal branding. They delve into the challenges of handling difficult conversations in the workplace, the impact of current events on sports and advertising, and the role of AI in modern business practices. The discussion hi…

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SMB #291 - S22E1 Dead Kids - "Handkerchief Balls" 50:54

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