The Matt Kollock Show

TMKS #3 – Matt Has a Conversation with Melissa Rios

Guys! Welcome to the third episode of The Matt Kollock Show!

Three is one of the most magical numbers and Melissa Rios is one of the most magical musical people I know. In this episode, Melissa and I have a conversation that visits quite a few fun and interesting topics. You're going to dig it. I know it.

A Different Time

I had my conversation with Melissa back in January of this year. Things were much different then, weren't they? I was getting over a cold at the time. Maybe we were just getting the first hints of news that Covid-19 was going to be a thing. My voice sounds a little stuffed up and fucked up in this episode. Rest assured, I did not have ol' 'Rona.

Melissa's voice was on point. She brought her "A" game for this episode, that's for sure. She had a lot to say about growing up with music and developing her style. We talk a lot about mariachi and Melissa's formative experiences learning to play – and play with others – within the context of mariachi. I learned some things.

We also discussed what it's like to be introverted and the center of attention simultaneously. She and I have a similar view on that sort of thing, as it turns out.

Make It Funky

One of the reasons I love Melissa Rios's music so much is that she is genuinely groovy and funky. Yes, she is a highly proficient musician and singer. But it's her soul power that makes her special. I think that will be evident to you when you hear the two songs that bookend our conversation.

Melissa has two albums out right now, both of which are available wherever you get music. Now would be a great time to buy her albums; Melissa depends on live performances for much of her income, and, well, there are no live performances happening right now. So please do what you can, won't you?

Your Support Is Appreciated!

You'll probably want to know lots more about Melissa Rios after you hear our conversation. Good news! If you go to her website, you can learn everything there is to know about her and her endeavors. Buy some music while you're there, and check out the other podcasts she has appeared on. Like I said, she's a fantastic podcast guest!

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TMKS #2 – Matt Has a Conversation with Jason & Melissa of Meri Dean

Wow. We are really on a roll now, aren't we?

Welcome to Episode Two of The Matt Kollock Show! Are we having fun yet? Who cares!

Meet Meri Dean

Friends, I am excited to introduce you to my friends, Jason and Melissa Kadinger of Meri Dean. They are a fantastic set of humans and a formidable musical duo. I am proud to know them, and I'm stoked to know you're going to know them, too.

Damn. We talked about a lot of stuff in this one. It was the first interview I did for the podcast, and I dig how it went down. Man.

We got into conversation about the new Meri Dean album, Don't Feed Monsters, as well as a number of other wide-ranging subjects such as music in the future on Saturn, the power of a good gospel choir, Leinenkugel's beer and much, much more!

Two Meri Dean Tunes!

My conversation with Jason and Melissa is bookended by two songs from the aforementioned Don't Feed Monsters: "Melody No. 5" and "The Laurel Tree." Hopefully, you will love the songs so much that you'll get a copy of the album for yourself. You can do so by going to the official Meri Dean website. It's a great place to hang out if you're into cool things.

Fun fact: I sing on "The Laurel Tree," so that's pretty neat.

Thank You!

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Thanks again, friends!

TMKS #1 – Who Is Matt Kollock and Why Does He Have a Show?

Welcome!

It's the very first episode of The Matt Kollock Show! How Exciting! How exciting?

In this episode, I go deep on me. I talk about how I got here, what I'm doing, why I do it and what listeners can expect.

What's "Hopeless Horse" All About?

After I ramble for nearly an hour, I get into my song, "Hopeless Horse," with a little story about how I came up with it, followed by an exclusive podcast performance. Fun!

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