Matt Rodin Radio

a conversation with my friend Ben Holtzman about working for Hal Prince, co-producing BE MORE CHILL, starting Range acapella, his upcoming fellowship at Columbia University, social media, the state of the theatre, and what it takes to live a creative and fulfilling life in New York City.

A quick update on where I'm at and a few of my favorite ideas from recent books I've read (Atomic Habits, Unsubscribe, and The Golden Sequence)

a conversation with Kathryn Allison about her new album "Something Real", being in Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway for four years, and how to cultivate a self outside of your job so that you can sustain happiness through the ups and downs of working in entertainment

a demo of a song called 'how does it feel'

This is an experiment and exercise in self-reflection. If you feel so inclined, you can call 774-728-2288 or email a voice memo to mattrodinradio@gmail.com with a voicemail to your younger self. The only requirement is that you start with, "hey it's me"

Selections from a Wednesday at the GrandLo set on January 23rd, 2019.

a conversation with Kate Lumpkin about point of view, patience, relationships, changing your path, habits, defining success, community, showing up, vulnerability, and ultimately the work of being alive.

this is a live acoustic demo of a song called "Marvelous Beast"

A conversation with PENNYWILD (aka Melanie Wildman) about forging your own path and not accepting someone else's limits. She's a DJ, choreographer, dancer and very dope human who's made a name for herself in LA after moving there with no connections or prospects. Her story is one of individuality, perseverance and generosity. She is kind, she is smart, and she is ridiculously talented and hearing her speak on her experience will make you reflect on what passions you could be pursuing.

Kicking off 2019 with something different. A special new year song - just for you.

The last episode of 2018! I'm taking December to detox from all things social media - the podcast included. I think it's vital that we take breaks and reconnect with our short and long term intentions. December is the perfect time to regroup and reflect on how you've grown in the last 12 months and what areas of your life you want to focus more energy on. I'm excited to to hold a mirror up to my own experiences in an effort to enter 2019 feeling more clear and more grounded. I'll be back in the New Year with new episodes, new shapes, and new ideas.

After hearing Srivinas Rao on Chase Jarvis' podcast - I decided that I needed to read his book, "An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake". Based on conversation we'd had, I knew it would resonate with my friend Peter Scattini as much as it would for me. I proposed that we read the book and then sit down on the podcast to discuss - what transpired was a three hour deep dive inspired by the ideas in Rao's book. This is that conversation.

In honor of Thanksgiving - I wanted to share a few on thoughts on gratitude.

An update on everything that's going on in my life and in my head.

Brittany Dorazio guides a 15 minute third-eye detox meditation that will help you feel grounded and connected to the light that is inside of each of us. Journey inward. Enjoy the ride.

A conversation with Brittany Dorazio about what it means to be an astronaut of the inner space, how spirituality has transformed her everyday life, forging your own artistic path in New York City, and why traveling is vital to personal growth. This episode is being released in tandem with a guided meditation led by Brittany, which is inspired by her recent trip to India where she received her meditation teacher certification. Brittany is a sherpa of the soul and a light that shines in every room she enters.

Aside from being a dear friend of mine, Jane is the founder and creator of Fit For Broadway. A health, wellness and lifestyle brand that celebrates Broadway with a focus on living an intentional and fulfilling life. She inspired me to reexamine what physical health means to me and I wanted to sit down and find out more about how FFB came to be and her philosophy on health and overall well-being. In addition to a remarkable story, Jane breaks down small and easy ways to incorporate fitness into your life.

This is an experiment and exercise in self-reflection. I asked a few friends to leave voicemails for their younger selves. This episode features voicemails from Alexis Scheer, Michael Breen, and Melissa Rose Hirsch. I was so moved by what they shared, I've decided to open this up to anyone and everyone. If you feel so inclined, you can call 774-728-2288 or email a voice memo to mattrodinradio@gmail.com, and maybe in the coming weeks I'll share more.

A conversation with Felicia Fitzpatrick about managing social media for one of the biggest theater brands in the world - Playbill. The struggles and triumphs of starting a podcast, rediscovering vulnerability and what it means to be a 20-something in New York City. Felicia is someone who I always find myself having in-depth conversations with and we've known each other since the very beginning of both of our careers. She is intelligent, insightful, fun and just a kind soul. You can find her podcast, CALL AND RESPONSE, on iTunes and on social media. This episode was recorded at The Artits Co-Op - a co-working space for artists in midtown Manhattan.

Use this to remind yourself. Use this to slow down. Use this to check in. Use this to check out. This is just for you.