Out of Curiosity with kt mather Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:04:50 +0000 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:04:50 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://outofcuriositypodcast.com en http://outofcuriositypodcast.com https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/c/8/2/dc82335121e70b84/square_kt_3000px.jpg Out of Curiosity with kt mather KT Mather no episodic no Out of Curiosity with kt mather is a podcast where I talk with people who are good at talking. Each week, I invite you into a conversation with someone I care about. We'll talk about how we know each other, what the guest does that's cool, and then we'll ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.comKT Mather Bill and Mike Bill and Mike Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 07:16 false full ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)KT Mather Rage Is a Wolf - Chapters 10 - 17 Rage Is a Wolf - Chapters 10 - 17 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Another special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.com

]]> Another special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.com

]]> 42:59 false full ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Another special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.comKT MatherAnother special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.com Rage Is a Wolf -- Chapter One Rage Is a Wolf -- Chapter One Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:29:00 +0000 The first chapter of Rage Is a Wolf

NOT the clean version :)

]]> The first chapter of Rage Is a Wolf

NOT the clean version :)

]]> 05:53 true full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)The first chapter of Rage Is a Wolf NOT the clean version :)The first chapter of Rage Is a Wolf NOT the clean version :) 62 - John Yearley - Station Eleven 62 - John Yearley - Station Eleven Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:00:10 +0000 In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I talk with playwright and teacher, John Yearley about trusting the creative process, internet friends, new words for pandemic things, how slide-tackling is like acting, half time talks, come from behind wins, jobs that get you custom bobble-heads, the stages of grief…and then a deep dive into the amazing TV show Station Eleven. This episode, like all the others, is chock-full of spoilers, so do yourself a favor and watch the show!

]]> In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I talk with playwright and teacher, John Yearley about trusting the creative process, internet friends, new words for pandemic things, how slide-tackling is like acting, half time talks, come from behind wins, jobs that get you custom bobble-heads, the stages of grief…and then a deep dive into the amazing TV show Station Eleven. This episode, like all the others, is chock-full of spoilers, so do yourself a favor and watch the show!

]]> 01:43:23 true 4 61 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I talk with playwright and teacher, John Yearley about trusting the creative process, internet friends, new words for pandemic things, how slide-tackling is like acting, half time talks, come from behind wins, jobs that get you custom bobble-heads, the stages of grief…and then a deep dive into the amazing TV show Station Eleven. This episode, like all the others, is chock-full of spoilers, so do yourself a favor and watch the show!In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I talk with playwright and teacher, John Yearley about trusting the creative process, internet friends, new words for pandemic things, how slide-tackling is like acting, half time talks, come from behind wins, jobs that get you custom bobble-heads, the stages of grief…and then a deep dive into the amazing TV show Station Eleven. This episode, like all the others, is chock-full of spoilers, so do yourself a favor and watch the show! 61 - Melissa Rohde-Cherullo - Mr. Mom 61 - Melissa Rohde-Cherullo - Mr. Mom Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:00:43 +0000 02:10:40 true 4 61 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Melissa and I talk pandemic parenting, how corporate leaders cope with stress, the second shift, the two income trap, intergenerational child-care, and then a deep dive into the 80s comedy classic, Mr. Mom—which holds up surprisingly well, although there is a "the boss is going to sexually assault the woman newly reintroduced into the workforce" plot-point that was such a staple of 80s plots (and real life!), but is so jarring these days.Melissa and I talk pandemic parenting, how corporate leaders cope with stress, the second shift, the two income trap, intergenerational child-care, and then a deep dive into the 80s comedy classic, Mr. Mom—which holds up surprisingly well, although there is a "the boss is going to sexually assault the woman newly reintroduced into the workforce" plot-point that was such a staple of 80s plots (and real life!), but is so jarring these days. 60 - Julie Salamon - Gone With the Wind Julie Salamon - Gone with the Wind Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 Julie and I talk about eccentric geniuses, being too ignorant to be intimidated, becoming a lawyer to become a writer, when your journalistic sources show up at the birth of your child, embedding in film productions, and how an indefensible movie helped save at least one woman's life. Then we take a deep dive into said indefensible movie, Gone with the Wind (not to be watched without multiple secondary texts for context). 

]]> Julie and I talk about eccentric geniuses, being too ignorant to be intimidated, becoming a lawyer to become a writer, when your journalistic sources show up at the birth of your child, embedding in film productions, and how an indefensible movie helped save at least one woman's life. Then we take a deep dive into said indefensible movie, Gone with the Wind (not to be watched without multiple secondary texts for context).

]]> 02:15:55 true 4 60 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Julie and I talk about eccentric geniuses, being too ignorant to be intimidated, becoming a lawyer to become a writer, when your journalistic sources show up at the birth of your child, embedding in film productions, and how an indefensible movie helped save at least one woman's life. Then we take a deep dive into said indefensible movie, Gone with the Wind (not to be watched without multiple secondary texts for context). Julie and I talk about eccentric geniuses, being too ignorant to be intimidated, becoming a lawyer to become a writer, when your journalistic sources show up at the birth of your child, embedding in film productions, and how an indefensible movie helped save at least one woman's life. Then we take a deep dive into said indefensible movie, Gone with the Wind (not to be watched without multiple secondary texts for context).  59 - David Scott Hay - RoboCop 59 - David Scott Hay - RoboCop Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 DSH and I talk egg preference, chicken life, pandemic publishing (not recommended), book reviews, douchey agents, conflict vs. character in writing, the great comedy that is PEN15, and then a deep dive into the 80s classic, RoboCop (which was evidently SUCH good satire, that the director, Paul Verhoeven, almost passed on it...)

]]> DSH and I talk egg preference, chicken life, pandemic publishing (not recommended), book reviews, douchey agents, conflict vs. character in writing, the great comedy that is PEN15, and then a deep dive into the 80s classic, RoboCop (which was evidently SUCH good satire, that the director, Paul Verhoeven, almost passed on it...)

]]> 01:55:14 true 4 59 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)DSH and I talk egg preference, chicken life, pandemic publishing (not recommended), book reviews, douchey agents, conflict vs. character in writing, the great comedy that is PEN15, and then a deep dive into the 80s classic, RoboCop (which was evidently SUCH good satire, that the director, Paul Verhoeven, almost passed on it...)DSH and I talk egg preference, chicken life, pandemic publishing (not recommended), book reviews, douchey agents, conflict vs. character in writing, the great comedy that is PEN15, and then a deep dive into the 80s classic, RoboCop (which was evidently SUCH good satire, that the director, Paul Verhoeven, almost passed on it...) CB 19 - Bill Tanner - Silence of the Lambs CB 19 - Bill Tanner - Silence of the Lambs Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 Bill and I discuss...honestly, I can't remember what we discuss because I edited this awhile ago and Bill and I text and talk a lot and it's all a big jumbled mess... I do remember that we take a deep dive into the classic thriller, Silence of the Lambs, and discuss, among other things, that when it comes to learning about how not to other--we are all Jack Crawford. Also, I do a fair number of impressions, so...

]]> Bill and I discuss...honestly, I can't remember what we discuss because I edited this awhile ago and Bill and I text and talk a lot and it's all a big jumbled mess... I do remember that we take a deep dive into the classic thriller, Silence of the Lambs, and discuss, among other things, that when it comes to learning about how not to other--we are all Jack Crawford. Also, I do a fair number of impressions, so...

]]> 01:47:58 true 4 58 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Bill and I discuss...honestly, I can't remember what we discuss because I edited this awhile ago and Bill and I text and talk a lot and it's all a big jumbled mess... I do remember that we take a deep dive into the classic thriller, Silence of the Lambs, and discuss, among other things, that when it comes to learning about how not to other--we are all Jack Crawford. Also, I do a fair number of impressions, so...Bill and I discuss...honestly, I can't remember what we discuss because I edited this awhile ago and Bill and I text and talk a lot and it's all a big jumbled mess... I do remember that we take a deep dive into the classic thriller, Silence of the Lambs, and discuss, among other things, that when it comes to learning about how not to other--we are all Jack Crawford. Also, I do a fair number of impressions, so... CB19 - Michael Rohde - To Build a Fire Michael Rohde - To Build a Fire Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 Michael and I talk about fishing on the hard water (aka, ice fishing), what happens when you fall through the ice, whether or not your iphone will pull your butt out of the frozen water, how tech difficulties are just like the story we read, plus an update on Michael's life as a quizzo host. And then a deep dive into Jack London's classic tale of a man, a dog, and the freezing Yukon...

]]> Michael and I talk about fishing on the hard water (aka, ice fishing), what happens when you fall through the ice, whether or not your iphone will pull your butt out of the frozen water, how tech difficulties are just like the story we read, plus an update on Michael's life as a quizzo host. And then a deep dive into Jack London's classic tale of a man, a dog, and the freezing Yukon...

]]> 02:04:50 true 4 57 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Michael and I talk about fishing on the hard water (aka, ice fishing), what happens when you fall through the ice, whether or not your iphone will pull your butt out of the frozen water, how tech difficulties are just like the story we read, plus an update on Michael's life as a quizzo host. And then a deep dive into Jack London's classic tale of a man, a dog, and the freezing Yukon...Michael and I talk about fishing on the hard water (aka, ice fishing), what happens when you fall through the ice, whether or not your iphone will pull your butt out of the frozen water, how tech difficulties are just like the story we read, plus an update on Michael's life as a quizzo host. And then a deep dive into Jack London's classic tale of a man, a dog, and the freezing Yukon... CB18 - Nicole Valentine - My Octopus Teacher CB18 - Nicole Valentine - My Octopus Teacher Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000 In this episode, Nicole and I talk pandemic, politics, the revivifying effects of nature and take a deep dive into the documentary My Octopus Teacher. I have an EXTREME opinion (I know, weird, that's not like me) about the documentarian's decision NOT to "interfere" with the octopus' life at one point and you'll have to let me know if you agree with him or me. This was also recorded in December 2020 before the Jan 6th attack on the Capitol, so I guess I was wrong when I told Nicole that I didn't think our divided nation had much farther to fall...

]]> In this episode, Nicole and I talk pandemic, politics, the revivifying effects of nature and take a deep dive into the documentary My Octopus Teacher. I have an EXTREME opinion (I know, weird, that's not like me) about the documentarian's decision NOT to "interfere" with the octopus' life at one point and you'll have to let me know if you agree with him or me. This was also recorded in December 2020 before the Jan 6th attack on the Capitol, so I guess I was wrong when I told Nicole that I didn't think our divided nation had much farther to fall...

]]> 01:53:12 true 3 56 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)In this episode, Nicole and I talk pandemic, politics, the revivifying effects of nature and take a deep dive into the documentary My Octopus Teacher. I have an EXTREME opinion (I know, weird, that's not like me) about the documentarian's decision NOT to "interfere" with the octopus' life at one point and you'll have to let me know if you agree with him or me. This was also recorded in December 2020 before the Jan 6th attack on the Capitol, so I guess I was wrong when I told Nicole that I didn't think our divided nation had much farther to fall...In this episode, Nicole and I talk pandemic, politics, the revivifying effects of nature and take a deep dive into the documentary My Octopus Teacher. I have an EXTREME opinion (I know, weird, that's not like me) about the documentarian's decision NOT to "interfere" with the octopus' life at one point and you'll have to let me know if you agree with him or me. This was also recorded in December 2020 before the Jan 6th attack on the Capitol, so I guess I was wrong when I told Nicole that I didn't think our divided nation had much farther to fall... 55 - Molly Clark - The Way Way Back Molly Clark - The Way Way Back Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000 In this episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, Molly Clark and I talk about how we met and skipped way ahead in our friendship. We discuss Molly's time at the all girls school, what it feels like to not be good at the Big 5 academic subjects and finding your own niche. We talk about Molly's impending furniture flipping turf war and what she's doing to try to make it in comedy. Then we take a deep dive into the charming coming-of-age movie, The Way Way Back. 

]]> In this episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, Molly Clark and I talk about how we met and skipped way ahead in our friendship. We discuss Molly's time at the all girls school, what it feels like to not be good at the Big 5 academic subjects and finding your own niche. We talk about Molly's impending furniture flipping turf war and what she's doing to try to make it in comedy. Then we take a deep dive into the charming coming-of-age movie, The Way Way Back.

]]> 01:33:15 true 3 55 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)In this episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, Molly Clark and I talk about how we met and skipped way ahead in our friendship. We discuss Molly's time at the all girls school, what it feels like to not be good at the Big 5 academic subjects and finding your own niche. We talk about Molly's impending furniture flipping turf war and what she's doing to try to make it in comedy. Then we take a deep dive into the charming coming-of-age movie, The Way Way Back. In this episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, Molly Clark and I talk about how we met and skipped way ahead in our friendship. We discuss Molly's time at the all girls school, what it feels like to not be good at the Big 5 academic subjects and finding your own niche. We talk about Molly's impending furniture flipping turf war and what she's doing to try to make it in comedy. Then we take a deep dive into the charming coming-of-age movie, The Way Way Back.  CB17 - Bill Tanner - Rusmore Bill Tanner - Rushmore Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000 In this episode, we talk about women of the leisure class, kids with cholera, volunteerism, the movie Garden State (fast forward that part if you liked that movie 😬🤗), life low points, elected office, first heartbreaks, going to the movies (at theaters! during the day!) and eventually the movie that we both adore, Rushmore starring Olivia Williams, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and feat. my former student Kyle Swartz! 

]]> In this episode, we talk about women of the leisure class, kids with cholera, volunteerism, the movie Garden State (fast forward that part if you liked that movie 😬🤗), life low points, elected office, first heartbreaks, going to the movies (at theaters! during the day!) and eventually the movie that we both adore, Rushmore starring Olivia Williams, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and feat. my former student Kyle Swartz!

]]> 02:05:26 true 3 54 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)In this episode, we talk about women of the leisure class, kids with cholera, volunteerism, the movie Garden State (fast forward that part if you liked that movie 😬🤗), life low points, elected office, first heartbreaks, going to the movies (at theaters! during the day!) and eventually the movie that we both adore, Rushmore starring Olivia Williams, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and feat. my former student Kyle Swartz! In this episode, we talk about women of the leisure class, kids with cholera, volunteerism, the movie Garden State (fast forward that part if you liked that movie 😬🤗), life low points, elected office, first heartbreaks, going to the movies (at theaters! during the day!) and eventually the movie that we both adore, Rushmore starring Olivia Williams, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and feat. my former student Kyle Swartz!  53 - Jess Welsch - Juno Jess Welsch - Juno Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 In this episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, Jess Welsch and I time warp to a YEAR ago almost to the day because that's how long I haven't been editing this episode. We talk about parenting in a small town vs parenting at monkey doo (basically an indoor gym / McDonald's play land hellscape that I'm probs gonna tell the kids closed permanently...), how my dog got her name, how Jess' eventual next dog will get its name, referring to unborn babies as "it", and whether or not Michael Cera's character in Juno owes Juno both a specific act of f*cking solidarity AND an apology...

]]> In this episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, Jess Welsch and I time warp to a YEAR ago almost to the day because that's how long I haven't been editing this episode. We talk about parenting in a small town vs parenting at monkey doo (basically an indoor gym / McDonald's play land hellscape that I'm probs gonna tell the kids closed permanently...), how my dog got her name, how Jess' eventual next dog will get its name, referring to unborn babies as "it", and whether or not Michael Cera's character in Juno owes Juno both a specific act of f*cking solidarity AND an apology...

]]> 01:22:12 true 3 53 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)In this episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, Jess Welsch and I time warp to a YEAR ago almost to the day because that's how long I haven't been editing this episode. We talk about parenting in a small town vs parenting at monkey doo (basically an indoor gym / McDonald's play land hellscape that I'm probs gonna tell the kids closed permanently...), how my dog got her name, how Jess' eventual next dog will get its name, referring to unborn babies as "it", and whether or not Michael Cera's character in Juno owes Juno both a specific act of f*cking solidarity AND an apology...In this episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, Jess Welsch and I time warp to a YEAR ago almost to the day because that's how long I haven't been editing this episode. We talk about parenting in a small town vs parenting at monkey doo (basically an indoor gym / McDonald's play land hellscape that I'm probs gonna tell the kids closed permanently...), how my dog got her name, how Jess' eventual next dog will get its name, referring to unborn babies as "it", and whether or not Michael Cera's character in Juno owes Juno both a specific act of f*cking solidarity AND an apology... CB16 - Brian Tijan - Bear Town Brian Tijan - Bear Town Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 Brian and I talk sports, sexual assault, small towns, tribalism, capitalism, and we ask the question: at what age are we responsible for healing our childhood traumas and stopping the cycle of bullsh*t behavior?

]]> Brian and I talk sports, sexual assault, small towns, tribalism, capitalism, and we ask the question: at what age are we responsible for healing our childhood traumas and stopping the cycle of bullsh*t behavior?

]]> 01:34:20 true 3 52 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Brian and I talk sports, sexual assault, small towns, tribalism, capitalism, and we ask the question: at what age are we responsible for healing our childhood traumas and stopping the cycle of bullsh*t behavior?Brian and I talk sports, sexual assault, small towns, tribalism, capitalism, and we ask the question: at what age are we responsible for healing our childhood traumas and stopping the cycle of bullsh*t behavior? 51- Liz O'Neill - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Liz O'Neill - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 Once again, the weirdness of boarding schools, the connection between med schools and Patagonia, how to choose what name to use post marriage, the process of choosing and being chosen for med school residencies, and what it's like to be a full-scholarship kid at boarding school. Eventually we finally get to talk about Mrs. Maisel and we cover favorite characters, how characters change (and don't change) over the seasons, Maisel vs. Fleabag, thoughts on pelvic health (eg. IUDs and synthetic hormones), and ultimately, the indestructible uterus!

]]> Once again, the weirdness of boarding schools, the connection between med schools and Patagonia, how to choose what name to use post marriage, the process of choosing and being chosen for med school residencies, and what it's like to be a full-scholarship kid at boarding school. Eventually we finally get to talk about Mrs. Maisel and we cover favorite characters, how characters change (and don't change) over the seasons, Maisel vs. Fleabag, thoughts on pelvic health (eg. IUDs and synthetic hormones), and ultimately, the indestructible uterus!

]]> 02:35:26 true 3 51 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Once again, the weirdness of boarding schools, the connection between med schools and Patagonia, how to choose what name to use post marriage, the process of choosing and being chosen for med school residencies, and what it's like to be a full-scholarship kid at boarding school. Eventually we finally get to talk about Mrs. Maisel and we cover favorite characters, how characters change (and don't change) over the seasons, Maisel vs. Fleabag, thoughts on pelvic health (eg. IUDs and synthetic hormones), and ultimately, the indestructible uterus!Once again, the weirdness of boarding schools, the connection between med schools and Patagonia, how to choose what name to use post marriage, the process of choosing and being chosen for med school residencies, and what it's like to be a full-scholarship kid at boarding school. Eventually we finally get to talk about Mrs. Maisel and we cover favorite characters, how characters change (and don't change) over the seasons, Maisel vs. Fleabag, thoughts on pelvic health (eg. IUDs and synthetic hormones), and ultimately, the indestructible uterus! CB15 - Lisa Knight - The Queen's Gambit CB15 - Lisa Knight - The Queen's Gambit Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 Today on out of curiosity with kt mather, I circle back with my old friend Lisa Knight who was also with us for the episode about Chernobyl. On this episode, Lisa and I talk about the smash hit the queen's gambit about a young woman crushing it in the male dominated world of competitive chess. Lisa and I talk about why she almost didn't watch the show, what kind of porn it is, the ever-present threat of sexual assault, cool clothes, a couple of my favorite fiction tropes, and Lisa's lasik eye surgery (don't worry—not graphic). Correction: Forgot to note this in my intro, but at one point in the ep, I mention that this show was previously going to be made with "Ellen Page" as Beth. The ep was recorded before Elliot Page shared with the wider world that he is trans and his name is Elliot. 

]]> Today on out of curiosity with kt mather, I circle back with my old friend Lisa Knight who was also with us for the episode about Chernobyl. On this episode, Lisa and I talk about the smash hit the queen's gambit about a young woman crushing it in the male dominated world of competitive chess. Lisa and I talk about why she almost didn't watch the show, what kind of porn it is, the ever-present threat of sexual assault, cool clothes, a couple of my favorite fiction tropes, and Lisa's lasik eye surgery (don't worry—not graphic). Correction: Forgot to note this in my intro, but at one point in the ep, I mention that this show was previously going to be made with "Ellen Page" as Beth. The ep was recorded before Elliot Page shared with the wider world that he is trans and his name is Elliot.

]]> 01:25:07 true 3 50 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Today on out of curiosity with kt mather, I circle back with my old friend Lisa Knight who was also with us for the episode about Chernobyl. On this episode, Lisa and I talk about the smash hit the queen's gambit about a young woman crushing it in the male dominated world of competitive chess. Lisa and I talk about why she almost didn't watch the show, what kind of porn it is, the ever-present threat of sexual assault, cool clothes, a couple of my favorite fiction tropes, and Lisa's lasik eye surgery (don't worry—not graphic). Correction: Forgot to note this in my intro, but at one point in the ep, I mention that this show was previously going to be made with "Ellen Page" as Beth. The ep was recorded before Elliot Page shared with the wider world that he is trans and his name is Elliot. Today on out of curiosity with kt mather, I circle back with my old friend Lisa Knight who was also with us for the episode about Chernobyl. On this episode, Lisa and I talk about the smash hit the queen's gambit about a young woman crushing it in the male dominated world of competitive chess. Lisa and I talk about why she almost didn't watch the show, what kind of porn it is, the ever-present threat of sexual assault, cool clothes, a couple of my favorite fiction tropes, and Lisa's lasik eye surgery (don't worry—not graphic). Correction: Forgot to note this in my intro, but at one point in the ep, I mention that this show was previously going to be made with "Ellen Page" as Beth. The ep was recorded before Elliot Page shared with the wider world that he is trans and his name is Elliot.  CB14 - Brian Tijan - What's Up with Greed? CB14 - Brian Tijan - What's Up with Greed? Tue, 28 Apr 2020 03:25:00 +0000 Brian and I talk about wealth inequality through American history, how Apple off-shores its money, who is getting SBA pandemic cash and why, how shame does and doesn't work on business people and politicians, the need for campaign finance reform, why people should move to rural states (hint: farms), plus a deep dive into why urban elites have issues with husky dogs...

]]> Brian and I talk about wealth inequality through American history, how Apple off-shores its money, who is getting SBA pandemic cash and why, how shame does and doesn't work on business people and politicians, the need for campaign finance reform, why people should move to rural states (hint: farms), plus a deep dive into why urban elites have issues with husky dogs...

]]> 01:36:41 true 2 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Brian and I talk about wealth inequality through American history, how Apple off-shores its money, who is getting SBA pandemic cash and why, how shame does and doesn't work on business people and politicians, the need for campaign finance reform, why people should move to rural states (hint: farms), plus a deep dive into why urban elites have issues with husky dogs...Brian and I talk about wealth inequality through American history, how Apple off-shores its money, who is getting SBA pandemic cash and why, how shame does and doesn't work on business people and politicians, the need for campaign finance reform, why people should move to rural states (hint: farms), plus a deep dive into why urban elites have issues with husky dogs... CB13 - Kekla Magoon - Self Made CB13 - Kekla Magoon - Self Made Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000 We talk self-acceptance, debut novel expectations. Plus a deep dive into the colorism, sexism, racism, capitalism (all the isms except maybe feminism), and misogyny in the Netflix binge-fest, Self Made.

]]> We talk self-acceptance, debut novel expectations. Plus a deep dive into the colorism, sexism, racism, capitalism (all the isms except maybe feminism), and misogyny in the Netflix binge-fest, Self Made.

]]> 01:17:41 true 2 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)We talk self-acceptance, debut novel expectations. Plus a deep dive into the colorism, sexism, racism, capitalism (all the isms except maybe feminism), and misogyny in the Netflix binge-fest, Self Made.We talk self-acceptance, debut novel expectations. Plus a deep dive into the colorism, sexism, racism, capitalism (all the isms except maybe feminism), and misogyny in the Netflix binge-fest, Self Made. CB12 - Bill Tanner - Harry Styles CB12 - Bill Tanner - Harry Styles Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Bill and I talk about his 80s brainwashing, how coronavirus is like Sandyhook (tw: very dark humor), putting your business in hibernation, Bellatrix Lestrange, rent in the time of pandemic, how Bill sometimes misses social cues and crashes your budding romance, filing for unemployment, Bill yucks my yum, and a deep dive into my hero of the quarantine, Harry Styles.

]]> Bill and I talk about his 80s brainwashing, how coronavirus is like Sandyhook (tw: very dark humor), putting your business in hibernation, Bellatrix Lestrange, rent in the time of pandemic, how Bill sometimes misses social cues and crashes your budding romance, filing for unemployment, Bill yucks my yum, and a deep dive into my hero of the quarantine, Harry Styles.

]]> 02:13:52 true 2 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Bill and I talk about his 80s brainwashing, how coronavirus is like Sandyhook (tw: very dark humor), putting your business in hibernation, Bellatrix Lestrange, rent in the time of pandemic, how Bill sometimes misses social cues and crashes your budding romance, filing for unemployment, Bill yucks my yum, and a deep dive into my hero of the quarantine, Harry Styles.Bill and I talk about his 80s brainwashing, how coronavirus is like Sandyhook (tw: very dark humor), putting your business in hibernation, Bellatrix Lestrange, rent in the time of pandemic, how Bill sometimes misses social cues and crashes your budding romance, filing for unemployment, Bill yucks my yum, and a deep dive into my hero of the quarantine, Harry Styles. Rage Is a Wolf - Book Launch Reading Rage Is a Wolf - Book Launch Reading Sun, 29 Mar 2020 03:30:00 +0000 Tonight was supposed to be my Town book launch, but something different happened instead. So I recorded these couple of chapters that I had hoped to read to a crowded room of friends and neighbors at my local library...

]]> Tonight was supposed to be my Town book launch, but something different happened instead. So I recorded these couple of chapters that I had hoped to read to a crowded room of friends and neighbors at my local library...

]]> 06:33 true bonus kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Tonight was supposed to be my Town book launch, but something different happened instead. So I recorded these couple of chapters that I had hoped to read to a crowded room of friends and neighbors at my local library...Tonight was supposed to be my Town book launch, but something different happened instead. So I recorded these couple of chapters that I had hoped to read to a crowded room of friends and neighbors at my local library... CB11 - Taylor Wallace - Not Drinking the Pandemic CB11- Taylor Wallace - Not Drinking the Pandemic Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Taylor and I circle back to chat about holographic 3D conferencing, shame, loneliness, crying in the laundry room, ketamine assisted therapy, connection, online dating at the boarding school, pronouns, and sobriety. Parents of littles--hard apology for never mentioning Taylor's repeated, unintended references to Frozen 2--we talked about it later...

]]> Taylor and I circle back to chat about holographic 3D conferencing, shame, loneliness, crying in the laundry room, ketamine assisted therapy, connection, online dating at the boarding school, pronouns, and sobriety. Parents of littles--hard apology for never mentioning Taylor's repeated, unintended references to Frozen 2--we talked about it later...

]]> 01:52:41 true 2 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Taylor and I circle back to chat about holographic 3D conferencing, shame, loneliness, crying in the laundry room, ketamine assisted therapy, connection, online dating at the boarding school, pronouns, and sobriety. Parents of littles--hard apology for never mentioning Taylor's repeated, unintended references to Frozen 2--we talked about it later...Taylor and I circle back to chat about holographic 3D conferencing, shame, loneliness, crying in the laundry room, ketamine assisted therapy, connection, online dating at the boarding school, pronouns, and sobriety. Parents of littles--hard apology for never mentioning Taylor's repeated, unintended references to Frozen 2--we talked about it later... 45 - Dan Keefe - Dr. No Dan Keefe - Dr. No Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 We talk teaching - coaching - writing, single-sex education, Paul Zarzyski, plus a deep dive into sex (consensual and rapey),  masculinity (was Bond born knowing how to drive that loader?), and Empire (stop using rich, Victorian, white women as an excuse to kill everyone and take their shit), in the original 007, Dr. No.

]]> We talk teaching - coaching - writing, single-sex education, Paul Zarzyski, plus a deep dive into sex (consensual and rapey), masculinity (was Bond born knowing how to drive that loader?), and Empire (stop using rich, Victorian, white women as an excuse to kill everyone and take their shit), in the original 007, Dr. No.

]]> 02:05:54 true 2 45 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)We talk teaching - coaching - writing, single-sex education, Paul Zarzyski, plus a deep dive into sex (consensual and rapey),  masculinity (was Bond born knowing how to drive that loader?), and Empire (stop using rich, Victorian, white women as an excuse to kill everyone and take their shit), in the original 007, Dr. No.We talk teaching - coaching - writing, single-sex education, Paul Zarzyski, plus a deep dive into sex (consensual and rapey),  masculinity (was Bond born knowing how to drive that loader?), and Empire (stop using rich, Victorian, white women as an excuse to kill everyone and take their shit), in the original 007, Dr. No. Rage Is a Wolf - Chapters 10 - 17. Rage Is a Wolf - Chapters 10 - 17. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Another special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.com

]]> Another special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.com

]]> 46:24 true 2 bonus ktmather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Another special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.comAnother special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.com Rage Is a Wolf - Chapters 10 - 17. Rage Is a Wolf - Chapters 10 - 17. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Another special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.com

]]> Another special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.com

]]> 46:24 true 2 bonus ktmather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Another special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.comAnother special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 10 - 17 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Pre-order at ktmather.com 44 - Steph Guilloud - Terminator 2 Steph Guilloud - Terminator 2 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 We talk Seattle vs Atlanta, the WTO protests 20 years later, sci-fi as a touchstone for what the world might be, her connections to the movie Rushmore, and a deep dive into genre-bending classic T2 Judgement Day.

]]> We talk Seattle vs Atlanta, the WTO protests 20 years later, sci-fi as a touchstone for what the world might be, her connections to the movie Rushmore, and a deep dive into genre-bending classic T2 Judgement Day.

]]> 02:08:14 true 2 44 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)We talk Seattle vs Atlanta, the WTO protests 20 years later, sci-fi as a touchstone for what the world might be, her connections to the movie Rushmore, and a deep dive into genre-bending classic T2 Judgement Day.We talk Seattle vs Atlanta, the WTO protests 20 years later, sci-fi as a touchstone for what the world might be, her connections to the movie Rushmore, and a deep dive into genre-bending classic T2 Judgement Day. 43 - Michael Rohde - Into the Wild Michael Rohde - Into the Wild Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 In this week's Episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I chat with my friend's brother and my Thanksgiving compatriot, Michael Rohde. We talk about my habit of long term couch surfing at his sister's house, my habit of crashing his family holidays, his hosting a trivia night, how his sense of humor might ultimately drive away his beloved trivia night cohost, hiking the long trail, tents vs shelters, and then a deep dive into the book Into the Wild with a focus on both the story of Chris McCandless and Jon Kraukauer's decades long obsession with McCandless life and death. 

]]> In this week's Episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I chat with my friend's brother and my Thanksgiving compatriot, Michael Rohde. We talk about my habit of long term couch surfing at his sister's house, my habit of crashing his family holidays, his hosting a trivia night, how his sense of humor might ultimately drive away his beloved trivia night cohost, hiking the long trail, tents vs shelters, and then a deep dive into the book Into the Wild with a focus on both the story of Chris McCandless and Jon Kraukauer's decades long obsession with McCandless life and death.

]]> 02:24:51 true 2 43 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)In this week's Episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I chat with my friend's brother and my Thanksgiving compatriot, Michael Rohde. We talk about my habit of long term couch surfing at his sister's house, my habit of crashing his family holidays, his hosting a trivia night, how his sense of humor might ultimately drive away his beloved trivia night cohost, hiking the long trail, tents vs shelters, and then a deep dive into the book Into the Wild with a focus on both the story of Chris McCandless and Jon Kraukauer's decades long obsession with McCandless life and death. In this week's Episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I chat with my friend's brother and my Thanksgiving compatriot, Michael Rohde. We talk about my habit of long term couch surfing at his sister's house, my habit of crashing his family holidays, his hosting a trivia night, how his sense of humor might ultimately drive away his beloved trivia night cohost, hiking the long trail, tents vs shelters, and then a deep dive into the book Into the Wild with a focus on both the story of Chris McCandless and Jon Kraukauer's decades long obsession with McCandless life and death.  42 - Eliza Stoughton - How I Learned to Drive Eliza Stoughton - How I Learned to Drive Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather I chat with my friend Eliza Stoughton about both being distantly related to Puritan witch judges / murderers, meeting in Montana, our quick & infrequent friendship, getting free drinks with magic, one of the reasons why I might've been wrong about trigger warnings, some of the things that make the new Little Women SO great, Eliza's almost exclusively pie-based social media presence, and the path to becoming a professional actor. Plus we take a deep dive into the harrowing, Pulitzer Prize winning play by Paula Vogel about sexual assault, love, and forgiveness called How I Learned to Drive (including a look at Eliza's own experience putting on the play). And finally, after we signed off, Eliza realized that we really needed to discuss her own experience with being betrayed by a trusted teacher, so the last 45 minutes or so of the episode is dedicated to that. 

]]> This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather I chat with my friend Eliza Stoughton about both being distantly related to Puritan witch judges / murderers, meeting in Montana, our quick & infrequent friendship, getting free drinks with magic, one of the reasons why I might've been wrong about trigger warnings, some of the things that make the new Little Women SO great, Eliza's almost exclusively pie-based social media presence, and the path to becoming a professional actor. Plus we take a deep dive into the harrowing, Pulitzer Prize winning play by Paula Vogel about sexual assault, love, and forgiveness called How I Learned to Drive (including a look at Eliza's own experience putting on the play). And finally, after we signed off, Eliza realized that we really needed to discuss her own experience with being betrayed by a trusted teacher, so the last 45 minutes or so of the episode is dedicated to that.

]]> 02:44:24 true 2 42 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather I chat with my friend Eliza Stoughton about both being distantly related to Puritan witch judges / murderers, meeting in Montana, our quick & infrequent friendship, getting free drinks with magic, one of the reasons why I might've been wrong about trigger warnings, some of the things that make the new Little Women SO great, Eliza's almost exclusively pie-based social media presence, and the path to becoming a professional actor. Plus we take a deep dive into the harrowing, Pulitzer Prize winning play by Paula Vogel about sexual assault, love, and forgiveness called How I Learned to Drive (including a look at Eliza's own experience putting on the play). And finally, after we signed off, Eliza realized that we really needed to discuss her own experience with being betrayed by a trusted teacher, so the last 45 minutes or so of the episode is dedicated to that. This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather I chat with my friend Eliza Stoughton about both being distantly related to Puritan witch judges / murderers, meeting in Montana, our quick & infrequent friendship, getting free drinks with magic, one of the reasons why I might've been wrong about trigger warnings, some of the things that make the new Little Women SO great, Eliza's almost exclusively pie-based social media presence, and the path to becoming a professional actor. Plus we take a deep dive into the harrowing, Pulitzer Prize winning play by Paula Vogel about sexual assault, love, and forgiveness called How I Learned to Drive (including a look at Eliza's own experience putting on the play). And finally, after we signed off, Eliza realized that we really needed to discuss her own experience with being betrayed by a trusted teacher, so the last 45 minutes or so of the episode is dedicated to that.  CB10 - Bill Tanner - Maiden CB10 - Bill Tanner - Maiden Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I Circle Back with fan favorite Bill Tanner for a typical kt and BT rambler. We discuss my week of small town power-politicking, Bill's love for Nike Air Jordans (and his inability to give himself permission to buy them), unity amongst Democrats (not going well), color bravery vs  color blindness, accidentally watching Fire Walk with Me with your mom (and as Catholics), pin-up calendars, the great job assholes like Rush Limbaugh did making Feminism a dirty word (it's still not going to stop us...), 80s hair and swimsuits, plus a deep dive into the Feminist sailing documentary Maiden about the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World race. Note: do yourself a favor and watch the doc before you listen. It's REALLY SO GOOD!!!

]]> In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I Circle Back with fan favorite Bill Tanner for a typical kt and BT rambler. We discuss my week of small town power-politicking, Bill's love for Nike Air Jordans (and his inability to give himself permission to buy them), unity amongst Democrats (not going well), color bravery vs color blindness, accidentally watching Fire Walk with Me with your mom (and as Catholics), pin-up calendars, the great job assholes like Rush Limbaugh did making Feminism a dirty word (it's still not going to stop us...), 80s hair and swimsuits, plus a deep dive into the Feminist sailing documentary Maiden about the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World race. Note: do yourself a favor and watch the doc before you listen. It's REALLY SO GOOD!!!

]]> 02:23:45 true 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I Circle Back with fan favorite Bill Tanner for a typical kt and BT rambler. We discuss my week of small town power-politicking, Bill's love for Nike Air Jordans (and his inability to give himself permission to buy them), unity amongst Democrats (not going well), color bravery vs  color blindness, accidentally watching Fire Walk with Me with your mom (and as Catholics), pin-up calendars, the great job assholes like Rush Limbaugh did making Feminism a dirty word (it's still not going to stop us...), 80s hair and swimsuits, plus a deep dive into the Feminist sailing documentary Maiden about the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World race. Note: do yourself a favor and watch the doc before you listen. It's REALLY SO GOOD!!!In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I Circle Back with fan favorite Bill Tanner for a typical kt and BT rambler. We discuss my week of small town power-politicking, Bill's love for Nike Air Jordans (and his inability to give himself permission to buy them), unity amongst Democrats (not going well), color bravery vs  color blindness, accidentally watching Fire Walk with Me with your mom (and as Catholics), pin-up calendars, the great job assholes like Rush Limbaugh did making Feminism a dirty word (it's still not going to stop us...), 80s hair and swimsuits, plus a deep dive into the Feminist sailing documentary Maiden about the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World race. Note: do yourself a favor and watch the doc before you listen. It's REALLY SO GOOD!!! Rage Is a Wolf - Chapters 2 - 9 Rage Is a Wolf - Chapters 2-9 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 2-9 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. 

]]> Special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 2-9 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf.

]]> 32:01 true 1 bonus kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 2-9 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf. Special edition of Out of Curiosity with kt mather! Chapters 2-9 of my forthcoming debut novel Rage Is a Wolf.  41 - Ralph Andracchio - Clue Ralph Andracchio - Clue Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:53:00 +0000 Ralph and I talk epic halloween costumes, dick-in-a-box, hiring someone to call you on your bullshit, how Ralph uses improv techniques to teach authenticity & a deep dive into the ever-fabulous comedy, Clue. Plus I retell a story Chuck and I heard last week from Shatner.

]]> Ralph and I talk epic halloween costumes, dick-in-a-box, hiring someone to call you on your bullshit, how Ralph uses improv techniques to teach authenticity & a deep dive into the ever-fabulous comedy, Clue. Plus I retell a story Chuck and I heard last week from Shatner.

]]> 02:23:26 true 1 41 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Ralph and I talk epic halloween costumes, dick-in-a-box, hiring someone to call you on your bullshit, how Ralph uses improv techniques to teach authenticity & a deep dive into the ever-fabulous comedy, Clue. Plus I retell a story Chuck and I heard last week from Shatner.Ralph and I talk epic halloween costumes, dick-in-a-box, hiring someone to call you on your bullshit, how Ralph uses improv techniques to teach authenticity & a deep dive into the ever-fabulous comedy, Clue. Plus I retell a story Chuck and I heard last week from Shatner. 40 - Ethan Tapper - Aldo Leopold, Green Fire Ethan Tapper - Aldo Leopold, Green Fire Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 The county forester & I talk off-the-grid living, regenerative logging, the trouble with post-clear cut forests, the permanence of development, groundhogs (aka Prairie Grizzlies), the rights of the forest to exist, and we take a deep dive into a doc about Aldo Leopold: Green Fire. Plus I offer both an apology and a shout out to my high school biology teacher Art Ariens...

]]> The county forester & I talk off-the-grid living, regenerative logging, the trouble with post-clear cut forests, the permanence of development, groundhogs (aka Prairie Grizzlies), the rights of the forest to exist, and we take a deep dive into a doc about Aldo Leopold: Green Fire. Plus I offer both an apology and a shout out to my high school biology teacher Art Ariens...

]]> 02:34:09 true 1 40 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)The county forester & I talk off-the-grid living, regenerative logging, the trouble with post-clear cut forests, the permanence of development, groundhogs (aka Prairie Grizzlies), the rights of the forest to exist, and we take a deep dive into a doc about Aldo Leopold: Green Fire. Plus I offer both an apology and a shout out to my high school biology teacher Art Ariens...The county forester & I talk off-the-grid living, regenerative logging, the trouble with post-clear cut forests, the permanence of development, groundhogs (aka Prairie Grizzlies), the rights of the forest to exist, and we take a deep dive into a doc about Aldo Leopold: Green Fire. Plus I offer both an apology and a shout out to my high school biology teacher Art Ariens... CB9 - Yasmeen Watson Sharif - Serenity for Mankind CB9 - Yasmeen Watson Sharif - Serenity for Mankind Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Yasmeen and I talk about her latest creative endeavor and mine as well as the trials, tribulations, and teachable moments of creating your own path. We also do a deep dive into the LOGISTICS of trying to bring a high-quality product into the world.

]]> Yasmeen and I talk about her latest creative endeavor and mine as well as the trials, tribulations, and teachable moments of creating your own path. We also do a deep dive into the LOGISTICS of trying to bring a high-quality product into the world.

]]> 58:52 true 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Yasmeen and I talk about her latest creative endeavor and mine as well as the trials, tribulations, and teachable moments of creating your own path. We also do a deep dive into the LOGISTICS of trying to bring a high-quality product into the world.Yasmeen and I talk about her latest creative endeavor and mine as well as the trials, tribulations, and teachable moments of creating your own path. We also do a deep dive into the LOGISTICS of trying to bring a high-quality product into the world. Rage Is a Wolf - Chapter 1 Rage Is a Wolf - Chapter 1 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 In honor of my website launch...A little book teaser.

Rage Is a Wolf, by kt mather

Published by whisk(e)y tit books.

Read by kt mather

Coming soon! Preorder link at

outofcuriositypodcast.com, ktmather.com, or in instagram bio.

]]> In honor of my website launch...A little book teaser.

Rage Is a Wolf, by kt mather

Published by whisk(e)y tit books.

Read by kt mather

Coming soon! Preorder link at

outofcuriositypodcast.com, ktmather.com, or in instagram bio.

]]> 06:34 true 1 bonus kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)In honor of my website launch...A little book teaser. Rage Is a Wolf, by kt mather Published by whisk(e)y tit books. Read by kt mather Coming soon! Preorder link at outofcuriositypodcast.com, ktmather.com, or in instagram bio.In honor of my website launch...A little book teaser. Rage Is a Wolf, by kt mather Published by whisk(e)y tit books. Read by kt mather Coming soon! Preorder link at outofcuriositypodcast.com, ktmather.com, or in instagram bio. 39 - Tommy Czerpak - Nightcrawler Tommy Czerpak - Nightcrawler Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Tommy & I talk athletic conditioning, books he didn't read in high school, his tailor made college major, his somewhat delayed (thanks melanoma) move to LA which he is undertaking NOW!!! Plus a deep dive into the skeevy, but tantalizing movie Nightcrawler.

]]> Tommy & I talk athletic conditioning, books he didn't read in high school, his tailor made college major, his somewhat delayed (thanks melanoma) move to LA which he is undertaking NOW!!! Plus a deep dive into the skeevy, but tantalizing movie Nightcrawler.

]]> 01:46:43 true 1 39 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Tommy & I talk athletic conditioning, books he didn't read in high school, his tailor made college major, his somewhat delayed (thanks melanoma) move to LA which he is undertaking NOW!!! Plus a deep dive into the skeevy, but tantalizing movie Nightcrawler.Tommy & I talk athletic conditioning, books he didn't read in high school, his tailor made college major, his somewhat delayed (thanks melanoma) move to LA which he is undertaking NOW!!! Plus a deep dive into the skeevy, but tantalizing movie Nightcrawler. CB8 - Ned Ide - Catcher in the Rye and Franny & Zooey CB8 - Ned Ide - Catcher in the Rye and Franny & Zooe Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Ned & I catch each other up on our creative projects (his film and my book--links in show notes...). We chat about story-telling pronouns, the AP exam, and how Catcher in the Rye might be more relevant than ever. Plus a deep dive into Catcher (which Ned has been teaching for decades) and Franny & Zooey (which Ned was reticent to read, but which I convinced him of in the same way the he convinced me of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest ep. 21...) and which is totally part of my personal canon.

]]> Ned & I catch each other up on our creative projects (his film and my book--links in show notes...). We chat about story-telling pronouns, the AP exam, and how Catcher in the Rye might be more relevant than ever. Plus a deep dive into Catcher (which Ned has been teaching for decades) and Franny & Zooey (which Ned was reticent to read, but which I convinced him of in the same way the he convinced me of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest ep. 21...) and which is totally part of my personal canon.

]]> 02:03:21 true 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Ned & I catch each other up on our creative projects (his film and my book--links in show notes...). We chat about story-telling pronouns, the AP exam, and how Catcher in the Rye might be more relevant than ever. Plus a deep dive into Catcher (which Ned has been teaching for decades) and Franny & Zooey (which Ned was reticent to read, but which I convinced him of in the same way the he convinced me of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest ep. 21...) and which is totally part of my personal canon.Ned & I catch each other up on our creative projects (his film and my book--links in show notes...). We chat about story-telling pronouns, the AP exam, and how Catcher in the Rye might be more relevant than ever. Plus a deep dive into Catcher (which Ned has been teaching for decades) and Franny & Zooey (which Ned was reticent to read, but which I convinced him of in the same way the he convinced me of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest ep. 21...) and which is totally part of my personal canon. 38 - Chuck Senick - Romancing the Stone Chuck Senick - Romancing the Stone Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Chuck and I talk about who put the moves on whom, our Scrabble rivalry, shoutouts to the friends who made our union possible, our decision to move to rural Vermont, plus a deep dive into the sexy feminist classic, Romancing the Stone.

]]> Chuck and I talk about who put the moves on whom, our Scrabble rivalry, shoutouts to the friends who made our union possible, our decision to move to rural Vermont, plus a deep dive into the sexy feminist classic, Romancing the Stone.

]]> 01:40:54 true 1 38 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Chuck and I talk about who put the moves on whom, our Scrabble rivalry, shoutouts to the friends who made our union possible, our decision to move to rural Vermont, plus a deep dive into the sexy feminist classic, Romancing the Stone.Chuck and I talk about who put the moves on whom, our Scrabble rivalry, shoutouts to the friends who made our union possible, our decision to move to rural Vermont, plus a deep dive into the sexy feminist classic, Romancing the Stone. 37 - Francesca Arnoldy - Cultivating the Doula Heart Francesca Arnoldy - Cultivating the Doula Heart Thu, 19 Dec 2019 20:35:48 +0000 Francesca and I talk a little about her role as my birth doula, but mostly about her work as an end-of-life doula and the pioneering end-of-life doula training program she helped create and directs through the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. We talk about her book, Cultivating the Doula Heart, how to find a place of unconditional positive regard for people in their end-of-life journey, the difficulty of knowing and enacting the authentic self, how embracing the doula heart is not just for doulas, but also for parents, teachers, lovers, community members...basically any human with compassion and a willingness to sit together in both joy and suffering. 

]]> Francesca and I talk a little about her role as my birth doula, but mostly about her work as an end-of-life doula and the pioneering end-of-life doula training program she helped create and directs through the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. We talk about her book, Cultivating the Doula Heart, how to find a place of unconditional positive regard for people in their end-of-life journey, the difficulty of knowing and enacting the authentic self, how embracing the doula heart is not just for doulas, but also for parents, teachers, lovers, community members...basically any human with compassion and a willingness to sit together in both joy and suffering.

]]> 01:46:30 true 1 37 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Francesca and I talk a little about her role as my birth doula, but mostly about her work as an end-of-life doula and the pioneering end-of-life doula training program she helped create and directs through the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. We talk about her book, Cultivating the Doula Heart, how to find a place of unconditional positive regard for people in their end-of-life journey, the difficulty of knowing and enacting the authentic self, how embracing the doula heart is not just for doulas, but also for parents, teachers, lovers, community members...basically any human with compassion and a willingness to sit together in both joy and suffering. Francesca and I talk a little about her role as my birth doula, but mostly about her work as an end-of-life doula and the pioneering end-of-life doula training program she helped create and directs through the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. We talk about her book, Cultivating the Doula Heart, how to find a place of unconditional positive regard for people in their end-of-life journey, the difficulty of knowing and enacting the authentic self, how embracing the doula heart is not just for doulas, but also for parents, teachers, lovers, community members...basically any human with compassion and a willingness to sit together in both joy and suffering.  CB7 - Emma Yardley - New Friends & the Hayduke CB7 - Emma Yardley - New Friends & the Hayduke Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I circle back with the delightful Emma Yardley to talk about her chance encounter waiting for buddies in a parking lot in the Colorado River that lead to a 15 day odyssey into friendship and the Utah desert. We talk love and heartbreak, the respectful way to break up with someone, kindred spirits, water rations, flash floods, arctic climbing vs desert hiking, $150k hips, champagne & salami, plus some parenting pro-tips.

]]> In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I circle back with the delightful Emma Yardley to talk about her chance encounter waiting for buddies in a parking lot in the Colorado River that lead to a 15 day odyssey into friendship and the Utah desert. We talk love and heartbreak, the respectful way to break up with someone, kindred spirits, water rations, flash floods, arctic climbing vs desert hiking, $150k hips, champagne & salami, plus some parenting pro-tips.

]]> 01:08:48 true 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I circle back with the delightful Emma Yardley to talk about her chance encounter waiting for buddies in a parking lot in the Colorado River that lead to a 15 day odyssey into friendship and the Utah desert. We talk love and heartbreak, the respectful way to break up with someone, kindred spirits, water rations, flash floods, arctic climbing vs desert hiking, $150k hips, champagne & salami, plus some parenting pro-tips.In this week's episode of Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I circle back with the delightful Emma Yardley to talk about her chance encounter waiting for buddies in a parking lot in the Colorado River that lead to a 15 day odyssey into friendship and the Utah desert. We talk love and heartbreak, the respectful way to break up with someone, kindred spirits, water rations, flash floods, arctic climbing vs desert hiking, $150k hips, champagne & salami, plus some parenting pro-tips. 36 - Chris Tebbetts - Harold & Maude Chris Tebbetts - Harold & Maude Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Author and movie aficionado, Chris Tebbets and I, talk about his YA novel, Me, Myself, and Him (the gay Sliding Doors), the multiverse, deja vu, temporally overlapping selves, his work as a co-writer with James Patterson, our shared love of living in a (liberal!) small town, the use of macrostructures in writing, the limits of linear story-telling, and a deep dive into the still delightful and subversive movie, Harold & Maude. 

]]> Author and movie aficionado, Chris Tebbets and I, talk about his YA novel, Me, Myself, and Him (the gay Sliding Doors), the multiverse, deja vu, temporally overlapping selves, his work as a co-writer with James Patterson, our shared love of living in a (liberal!) small town, the use of macrostructures in writing, the limits of linear story-telling, and a deep dive into the still delightful and subversive movie, Harold & Maude.

]]> 01:53:14 true 1 36 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Author and movie aficionado, Chris Tebbets and I, talk about his YA novel, Me, Myself, and Him (the gay Sliding Doors), the multiverse, deja vu, temporally overlapping selves, his work as a co-writer with James Patterson, our shared love of living in a (liberal!) small town, the use of macrostructures in writing, the limits of linear story-telling, and a deep dive into the still delightful and subversive movie, Harold & Maude. Author and movie aficionado, Chris Tebbets and I, talk about his YA novel, Me, Myself, and Him (the gay Sliding Doors), the multiverse, deja vu, temporally overlapping selves, his work as a co-writer with James Patterson, our shared love of living in a (liberal!) small town, the use of macrostructures in writing, the limits of linear story-telling, and a deep dive into the still delightful and subversive movie, Harold & Maude.  35 - Katie Recken - Rehashing the 80s Katie Recken - Rehashing the 80s Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Katie and I chat about growing up in Alaska, a favor I did her in college, how much we both loved going to a college without Greek, what happens in rugby when you score the first time, her fascinating journey to being a single mom by choice, and then a deep dive into Sixteen Candles, Pretty Woman, and Dirty Dancing--I'll let you guess which one stands the test of time (and was written by a woman)...

]]> Katie and I chat about growing up in Alaska, a favor I did her in college, how much we both loved going to a college without Greek, what happens in rugby when you score the first time, her fascinating journey to being a single mom by choice, and then a deep dive into Sixteen Candles, Pretty Woman, and Dirty Dancing--I'll let you guess which one stands the test of time (and was written by a woman)...

]]> 02:19:11 true 1 35 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Katie and I chat about growing up in Alaska, a favor I did her in college, how much we both loved going to a college without Greek, what happens in rugby when you score the first time, her fascinating journey to being a single mom by choice, and then a deep dive into Sixteen Candles, Pretty Woman, and Dirty Dancing--I'll let you guess which one stands the test of time (and was written by a woman)...Katie and I chat about growing up in Alaska, a favor I did her in college, how much we both loved going to a college without Greek, what happens in rugby when you score the first time, her fascinating journey to being a single mom by choice, and then a deep dive into Sixteen Candles, Pretty Woman, and Dirty Dancing--I'll let you guess which one stands the test of time (and was written by a woman)... 34 - Thomas Anderson - Call Me By Your Name Thomas Anderson - Call Me By Your Name Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Thomas Anderson and I chat about the delightful beginning of our friendship (feat. twinkle lights) which hit a bit of a rough patch when we started coaching soccer together, like last week's episode, we discuss traveling together, the time one or both of us got tore up from the floor up, teaching abroad, how kids apply to too many colleges these days, plus a deep dive into the book and movie, Call Me By Your Name.

]]> Thomas Anderson and I chat about the delightful beginning of our friendship (feat. twinkle lights) which hit a bit of a rough patch when we started coaching soccer together, like last week's episode, we discuss traveling together, the time one or both of us got tore up from the floor up, teaching abroad, how kids apply to too many colleges these days, plus a deep dive into the book and movie, Call Me By Your Name.

]]> 02:14:15 true 1 34 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Thomas Anderson and I chat about the delightful beginning of our friendship (feat. twinkle lights) which hit a bit of a rough patch when we started coaching soccer together, like last week's episode, we discuss traveling together, the time one or both of us got tore up from the floor up, teaching abroad, how kids apply to too many colleges these days, plus a deep dive into the book and movie, Call Me By Your Name.Thomas Anderson and I chat about the delightful beginning of our friendship (feat. twinkle lights) which hit a bit of a rough patch when we started coaching soccer together, like last week's episode, we discuss traveling together, the time one or both of us got tore up from the floor up, teaching abroad, how kids apply to too many colleges these days, plus a deep dive into the book and movie, Call Me By Your Name. CB6 - Jenn Fiorini - Sedaris CB6 - Jenn Fiorini - Sedaris Mon, 04 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Jenn and I chat about how cancer can bring out the best in friends, how traveling together in Amsterdam brought out the best in both of us (pro-tip, if you go to Amsterdam, take the ferry across the Ij river and bike into the small towns and farms up north), the FASCINATING things we learned about our b&b host, how I nearly destroyed her new suitcase by insisting on biking it, what I would do if I was trapped in London forever, Jenn's feelings about NASA, plus a deep dive into two David Sedaris stories.

]]> Jenn and I chat about how cancer can bring out the best in friends, how traveling together in Amsterdam brought out the best in both of us (pro-tip, if you go to Amsterdam, take the ferry across the Ij river and bike into the small towns and farms up north), the FASCINATING things we learned about our b&b host, how I nearly destroyed her new suitcase by insisting on biking it, what I would do if I was trapped in London forever, Jenn's feelings about NASA, plus a deep dive into two David Sedaris stories.

]]> 01:21:29 true 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Jenn and I chat about how cancer can bring out the best in friends, how traveling together in Amsterdam brought out the best in both of us (pro-tip, if you go to Amsterdam, take the ferry across the Ij river and bike into the small towns and farms up north), the FASCINATING things we learned about our b&b host, how I nearly destroyed her new suitcase by insisting on biking it, what I would do if I was trapped in London forever, Jenn's feelings about NASA, plus a deep dive into two David Sedaris stories.Jenn and I chat about how cancer can bring out the best in friends, how traveling together in Amsterdam brought out the best in both of us (pro-tip, if you go to Amsterdam, take the ferry across the Ij river and bike into the small towns and farms up north), the FASCINATING things we learned about our b&b host, how I nearly destroyed her new suitcase by insisting on biking it, what I would do if I was trapped in London forever, Jenn's feelings about NASA, plus a deep dive into two David Sedaris stories. 33 - Yasmeen Watson Sharif - The Joker Yasmeen Watson Sharif - The Joker Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000 This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I chat with my former student Yasmeen Watson Sharif. We talk about long commutes to school, an uptick in photo ops when you hit multiple diversity demographics for a private school, Nantucket-level wealth, getting past the fear of screwing up so you can host someone from another culture and therefore deepen your relationship, the "the more things change, the more they stay the same" conundrum of too many interesting ideas to pursue, water ice, skeevy dudes and whether it matters if they say it or just think it, plus a deep dive into the controversial movie The Joker that I went to see because both Yaz and Michael Moore recommended it and which I liked for some reasons and loathed for others.

]]> This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I chat with my former student Yasmeen Watson Sharif. We talk about long commutes to school, an uptick in photo ops when you hit multiple diversity demographics for a private school, Nantucket-level wealth, getting past the fear of screwing up so you can host someone from another culture and therefore deepen your relationship, the "the more things change, the more they stay the same" conundrum of too many interesting ideas to pursue, water ice, skeevy dudes and whether it matters if they say it or just think it, plus a deep dive into the controversial movie The Joker that I went to see because both Yaz and Michael Moore recommended it and which I liked for some reasons and loathed for others.

]]> 02:16:00 true 1 33 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I chat with my former student Yasmeen Watson Sharif. We talk about long commutes to school, an uptick in photo ops when you hit multiple diversity demographics for a private school, Nantucket-level wealth, getting past the fear of screwing up so you can host someone from another culture and therefore deepen your relationship, the "the more things change, the more they stay the same" conundrum of too many interesting ideas to pursue, water ice, skeevy dudes and whether it matters if they say it or just think it, plus a deep dive into the controversial movie The Joker that I went to see because both Yaz and Michael Moore recommended it and which I liked for some reasons and loathed for others.This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I chat with my former student Yasmeen Watson Sharif. We talk about long commutes to school, an uptick in photo ops when you hit multiple diversity demographics for a private school, Nantucket-level wealth, getting past the fear of screwing up so you can host someone from another culture and therefore deepen your relationship, the "the more things change, the more they stay the same" conundrum of too many interesting ideas to pursue, water ice, skeevy dudes and whether it matters if they say it or just think it, plus a deep dive into the controversial movie The Joker that I went to see because both Yaz and Michael Moore recommended it and which I liked for some reasons and loathed for others. 32 - Brett Leister - Senna Brett Leister - Senna Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000 This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I talk with slacker English student Brett Leister about excelling in things you love and doing well enough in things you don't really give a shit about. He reads from a graduation card I gave him and we discuss how weird it is to see your teacher at a rock show, drinking a beer. We also discuss levers build by electron microscopes, weld science, and then a deep dive into the delightful and tragic story of Formula One phenom, Ayrton Senna (it's like the crucible, only with a hot Brazilian race car driver, instead of New England ladies accused of trafficking with satan).

]]> This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I talk with slacker English student Brett Leister about excelling in things you love and doing well enough in things you don't really give a shit about. He reads from a graduation card I gave him and we discuss how weird it is to see your teacher at a rock show, drinking a beer. We also discuss levers build by electron microscopes, weld science, and then a deep dive into the delightful and tragic story of Formula One phenom, Ayrton Senna (it's like the crucible, only with a hot Brazilian race car driver, instead of New England ladies accused of trafficking with satan).

]]> 02:18:17 true 1 32 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I talk with slacker English student Brett Leister about excelling in things you love and doing well enough in things you don't really give a shit about. He reads from a graduation card I gave him and we discuss how weird it is to see your teacher at a rock show, drinking a beer. We also discuss levers build by electron microscopes, weld science, and then a deep dive into the delightful and tragic story of Formula One phenom, Ayrton Senna (it's like the crucible, only with a hot Brazilian race car driver, instead of New England ladies accused of trafficking with satan).This week on Out of Curiosity with kt mather, I talk with slacker English student Brett Leister about excelling in things you love and doing well enough in things you don't really give a shit about. He reads from a graduation card I gave him and we discuss how weird it is to see your teacher at a rock show, drinking a beer. We also discuss levers build by electron microscopes, weld science, and then a deep dive into the delightful and tragic story of Formula One phenom, Ayrton Senna (it's like the crucible, only with a hot Brazilian race car driver, instead of New England ladies accused of trafficking with satan). CB5 - Brian Tijan - Wilding CB5 - Brian Tijan - Wilding Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Brian and I discuss small town governance including, Will the tree warden let the historical society cut down that perfectly healthy maple and if so, where will the replacement tree go? Why people are SO resistant to making changes to mitigate climate change, estrangement from nature, nature as decor vs a equal constituent of the Earth, Could we solve climate change by prioritizing the lives of the dung beetle, the beaver, and the earthworm?, the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone (no, not the thing about the rivers), how humans are so goddam stubborn in refusing to learn new things that counter their existing beliefs EVEN if the new thing would improve their goddam lives, the declaration that this podcast is 100% pro hunting for food and anti trophy hunting, and how too much kale can give you scurvy...

]]> Brian and I discuss small town governance including, Will the tree warden let the historical society cut down that perfectly healthy maple and if so, where will the replacement tree go? Why people are SO resistant to making changes to mitigate climate change, estrangement from nature, nature as decor vs a equal constituent of the Earth, Could we solve climate change by prioritizing the lives of the dung beetle, the beaver, and the earthworm?, the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone (no, not the thing about the rivers), how humans are so goddam stubborn in refusing to learn new things that counter their existing beliefs EVEN if the new thing would improve their goddam lives, the declaration that this podcast is 100% pro hunting for food and anti trophy hunting, and how too much kale can give you scurvy...

]]> 01:39:38 true 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Brian and I discuss small town governance including, Will the tree warden let the historical society cut down that perfectly healthy maple and if so, where will the replacement tree go? Why people are SO resistant to making changes to mitigate climate change, estrangement from nature, nature as decor vs a equal constituent of the Earth, Could we solve climate change by prioritizing the lives of the dung beetle, the beaver, and the earthworm?, the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone (no, not the thing about the rivers), how humans are so goddam stubborn in refusing to learn new things that counter their existing beliefs EVEN if the new thing would improve their goddam lives, the declaration that this podcast is 100% pro hunting for food and anti trophy hunting, and how too much kale can give you scurvy...Brian and I discuss small town governance including, Will the tree warden let the historical society cut down that perfectly healthy maple and if so, where will the replacement tree go? Why people are SO resistant to making changes to mitigate climate change, estrangement from nature, nature as decor vs a equal constituent of the Earth, Could we solve climate change by prioritizing the lives of the dung beetle, the beaver, and the earthworm?, the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone (no, not the thing about the rivers), how humans are so goddam stubborn in refusing to learn new things that counter their existing beliefs EVEN if the new thing would improve their goddam lives, the declaration that this podcast is 100% pro hunting for food and anti trophy hunting, and how too much kale can give you scurvy... 31 - Phillip Crosby - Dark Phillip Crosby - Dark Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Phillip Crosby and I talk about how we were briefly best parenting buddies, how the social scene is tough on stay-at-home-dads, how he doesn't seem to have learned anything from that struggle, the time Chuck gave his daughter a nearly fatal artisanal cracker, the ceaseless war against establishment norms, cos-play, kid comic con, and a deep, rambling dive into the amazing German time travel show Dark.

]]> Phillip Crosby and I talk about how we were briefly best parenting buddies, how the social scene is tough on stay-at-home-dads, how he doesn't seem to have learned anything from that struggle, the time Chuck gave his daughter a nearly fatal artisanal cracker, the ceaseless war against establishment norms, cos-play, kid comic con, and a deep, rambling dive into the amazing German time travel show Dark.

]]> 02:06:09 true 1 31 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Phillip Crosby and I talk about how we were briefly best parenting buddies, how the social scene is tough on stay-at-home-dads, how he doesn't seem to have learned anything from that struggle, the time Chuck gave his daughter a nearly fatal artisanal cracker, the ceaseless war against establishment norms, cos-play, kid comic con, and a deep, rambling dive into the amazing German time travel show Dark.Phillip Crosby and I talk about how we were briefly best parenting buddies, how the social scene is tough on stay-at-home-dads, how he doesn't seem to have learned anything from that struggle, the time Chuck gave his daughter a nearly fatal artisanal cracker, the ceaseless war against establishment norms, cos-play, kid comic con, and a deep, rambling dive into the amazing German time travel show Dark. 30 - Lisa Knight - Chernobyl Lisa Knight - Chernobyl Mon, 30 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000 My old friend, Lisa and I talk about how Italy and Tommy Boy brought us together (rest in power Chris Farley), about traveling together, our plans to grow old together, the times we've lived together and will live together, the Thanksgivings I've spent with her and her family, our amazing (if somewhat typically haphazardly planned) hike on the Long Trail, hiking like a 70-year-old (#recommended), why I can't watch Handmaid's Tale, George W's PR slam dunk, and then Chernobyl, Chernobyl, Chernobyl. Plus a tiny disagreement about Fleabag, the Hot Priest, and the Confessional scene. 

]]> My old friend, Lisa and I talk about how Italy and Tommy Boy brought us together (rest in power Chris Farley), about traveling together, our plans to grow old together, the times we've lived together and will live together, the Thanksgivings I've spent with her and her family, our amazing (if somewhat typically haphazardly planned) hike on the Long Trail, hiking like a 70-year-old (#recommended), why I can't watch Handmaid's Tale, George W's PR slam dunk, and then Chernobyl, Chernobyl, Chernobyl. Plus a tiny disagreement about Fleabag, the Hot Priest, and the Confessional scene.

]]> 02:16:18 true 1 30 full ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)My old friend, Lisa and I talk about how Italy and Tommy Boy brought us together (rest in power Chris Farley), about traveling together, our plans to grow old together, the times we've lived together and will live together, the Thanksgivings I've spent with her and her family, our amazing (if somewhat typically haphazardly planned) hike on the Long Trail, hiking like a 70-year-old (#recommended), why I can't watch Handmaid's Tale, George W's PR slam dunk, and then Chernobyl, Chernobyl, Chernobyl. Plus a tiny disagreement about Fleabag, the Hot Priest, and the Confessional scene. KT MatherMy old friend, Lisa and I talk about how Italy and Tommy Boy brought us together (rest in power Chris Farley), about traveling together, our plans to grow old together, the times we've lived together and will live together, the Thanksgivings I've spent with her and her family, our amazing (if somewhat typically haphazardly planned) hike on the Long Trail, hiking like a 70-year-old (#recommended), why I can't watch Handmaid's Tale, George W's PR slam dunk, and then Chernobyl, Chernobyl, Chernobyl. Plus a tiny disagreement about Fleabag, the Hot Priest, and the Confessional scene.  29 - Nancy Taylor - Three Women Nancy Taylor - Three Women Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000 We discuss that time I did something RIGHT as a teacher, all-girls schools, rad & shitty lady bosses, The Hate You Give, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Meryl Effect, periods, sex education, parenting, how to not hook up, plus Three Women by Lisa Taddeo.

]]> We discuss that time I did something RIGHT as a teacher, all-girls schools, rad & shitty lady bosses, The Hate You Give, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Meryl Effect, periods, sex education, parenting, how to not hook up, plus Three Women by Lisa Taddeo.

]]> 02:01:17 true 1 29 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)We discuss that time I did something RIGHT as a teacher, all-girls schools, rad & shitty lady bosses, The Hate You Give, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Meryl Effect, periods, sex education, parenting, how to not hook up, plus Three Women by Lisa Taddeo.We discuss that time I did something RIGHT as a teacher, all-girls schools, rad & shitty lady bosses, The Hate You Give, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Meryl Effect, periods, sex education, parenting, how to not hook up, plus Three Women by Lisa Taddeo. 28 - Chris McCreary - Fleabag Chris McCreary - Fleabag Mon, 16 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000 McCreary & I talk about the first offensive thing I said to him, IPAs, how to not lie to your therapist, teaching English, writing, etc, and then a too short (though pretty great, I admit) dive into the amazing tv show, Fleabag. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is 100% this episode's Michelle Yeoh (aka, badass). 

]]> McCreary & I talk about the first offensive thing I said to him, IPAs, how to not lie to your therapist, teaching English, writing, etc, and then a too short (though pretty great, I admit) dive into the amazing tv show, Fleabag. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is 100% this episode's Michelle Yeoh (aka, badass).

]]> 02:08:21 true 1 28 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)McCreary & I talk about the first offensive thing I said to him, IPAs, how to not lie to your therapist, teaching English, writing, etc, and then a too short (though pretty great, I admit) dive into the amazing tv show, Fleabag. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is 100% this episode's Michelle Yeoh (aka, badass). McCreary & I talk about the first offensive thing I said to him, IPAs, how to not lie to your therapist, teaching English, writing, etc, and then a too short (though pretty great, I admit) dive into the amazing tv show, Fleabag. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is 100% this episode's Michelle Yeoh (aka, badass).  27 - Christi Wieand Ding - Crazy Rich Asians Christi Wieand Ding - Crazy Rich Asians Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Christi and I discuss how much we liked each other at boarding school, what diff kinds of kids bring to a school, the time she had to lend me her swimsuit bottoms, marrying & having a kid across cultures, plus the fun & fucked up movie Crazy Rich Asians.

]]> Christi and I discuss how much we liked each other at boarding school, what diff kinds of kids bring to a school, the time she had to lend me her swimsuit bottoms, marrying & having a kid across cultures, plus the fun & fucked up movie Crazy Rich Asians.

]]> 01:54:06 true 1 27 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Christi and I discuss how much we liked each other at boarding school, what diff kinds of kids bring to a school, the time she had to lend me her swimsuit bottoms, marrying & having a kid across cultures, plus the fun & fucked up movie Crazy Rich Asians.Christi and I discuss how much we liked each other at boarding school, what diff kinds of kids bring to a school, the time she had to lend me her swimsuit bottoms, marrying & having a kid across cultures, plus the fun & fucked up movie Crazy Rich Asians. 26 - Stefan Zajic - Kicking & Screaming Stefan Zajic - Kicking & Screaming Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Stefan & I talk elected office, chess & backgammon, internet dating, movies as wormholes to our pasts, plus a deep dive into hilarious, still relevant, cult classic, Kicking & Screaming (the 98% dialogue one, not the Will Farrell soccer romp).

]]> Stefan & I talk elected office, chess & backgammon, internet dating, movies as wormholes to our pasts, plus a deep dive into hilarious, still relevant, cult classic, Kicking & Screaming (the 98% dialogue one, not the Will Farrell soccer romp).

]]> 02:01:38 true 1 26 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Stefan & I talk elected office, chess & backgammon, internet dating, movies as wormholes to our pasts, plus a deep dive into hilarious, still relevant, cult classic, Kicking & Screaming (the 98% dialogue one, not the Will Farrell soccer romp).Stefan & I talk elected office, chess & backgammon, internet dating, movies as wormholes to our pasts, plus a deep dive into hilarious, still relevant, cult classic, Kicking & Screaming (the 98% dialogue one, not the Will Farrell soccer romp). CB4 - Bill Tanner - Lester Bangs on Astral Weeks CB4 - Bill Tanner - Lester Bangs on Astral Weeks Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000 BT and I chat about kitsch, Midnight Oil, a masculinity that draws us closer to humanity, Julia Roberts dancing to Brown Eyed Girl, using dark humor to cope with suffering, death, and Lester Bangs on Van Morrison's Astral Weeks.

]]> BT and I chat about kitsch, Midnight Oil, a masculinity that draws us closer to humanity, Julia Roberts dancing to Brown Eyed Girl, using dark humor to cope with suffering, death, and Lester Bangs on Van Morrison's Astral Weeks.

]]> 01:38:22 true 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)BT and I chat about kitsch, Midnight Oil, a masculinity that draws us closer to humanity, Julia Roberts dancing to Brown Eyed Girl, using dark humor to cope with suffering, death, and Lester Bangs on Van Morrison's Astral Weeks.BT and I chat about kitsch, Midnight Oil, a masculinity that draws us closer to humanity, Julia Roberts dancing to Brown Eyed Girl, using dark humor to cope with suffering, death, and Lester Bangs on Van Morrison's Astral Weeks. 25 - Ann LePore - Children of Men Ann LePore - Children of Men Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000 This week, artist & professor Ann LePore and I talk online dating, synesthesia, sturgeon, college tuition rates, Jesus hands, what a truly pro-life world would look like and the 2006 dystopian film, Children of Men.

]]> This week, artist & professor Ann LePore and I talk online dating, synesthesia, sturgeon, college tuition rates, Jesus hands, what a truly pro-life world would look like and the 2006 dystopian film, Children of Men.

]]> 02:06:25 true 1 25 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)This week, artist & professor Ann LePore and I talk online dating, synesthesia, sturgeon, college tuition rates, Jesus hands, what a truly pro-life world would look like and the 2006 dystopian film, Children of Men.This week, artist & professor Ann LePore and I talk online dating, synesthesia, sturgeon, college tuition rates, Jesus hands, what a truly pro-life world would look like and the 2006 dystopian film, Children of Men. 24 - Deb Gonzales - A League of Their Own Deb Gonzales - A League of Their Own Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Writer, podcaster, and kid's craft maven Deb Gonzales & I discuss Vermont College, my social blunders, podcast production, the effects of Title IX, plus a deep dive into one of our faves--A League of Their Own--hope no one listening is on Team Kit.

]]> Writer, podcaster, and kid's craft maven Deb Gonzales & I discuss Vermont College, my social blunders, podcast production, the effects of Title IX, plus a deep dive into one of our faves--A League of Their Own--hope no one listening is on Team Kit.

]]> 02:01:24 true 1 24 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Writer, podcaster, and kid's craft maven Deb Gonzales & I discuss Vermont College, my social blunders, podcast production, the effects of Title IX, plus a deep dive into one of our faves--A League of Their Own--hope no one listening is on Team Kit.Writer, podcaster, and kid's craft maven Deb Gonzales & I discuss Vermont College, my social blunders, podcast production, the effects of Title IX, plus a deep dive into one of our faves--A League of Their Own--hope no one listening is on Team Kit. 23 - Dennis Dougherty - Mentors Dennis Dougherty - Mentors Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Carpenter, cannabis farmer & podcast connoisseur Dennis Dougherty & I discuss the Philly, heating warehouse apartments, vegans & zoos, my job at the AK zoo, nude models, Jeff Lowenfels, plus a deep dive in Mentors by the hilarious & soulful Russell Brand.

]]> Carpenter, cannabis farmer & podcast connoisseur Dennis Dougherty & I discuss the Philly, heating warehouse apartments, vegans & zoos, my job at the AK zoo, nude models, Jeff Lowenfels, plus a deep dive in Mentors by the hilarious & soulful Russell Brand.

]]> 02:14:52 true 1 23 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Carpenter, cannabis farmer & podcast connoisseur Dennis Dougherty & I discuss the Philly, heating warehouse apartments, vegans & zoos, my job at the AK zoo, nude models, Jeff Lowenfels, plus a deep dive in Mentors by the hilarious & soulful Russell Brand.Carpenter, cannabis farmer & podcast connoisseur Dennis Dougherty & I discuss the Philly, heating warehouse apartments, vegans & zoos, my job at the AK zoo, nude models, Jeff Lowenfels, plus a deep dive in Mentors by the hilarious & soulful Russell Brand. 22 - Wes Sohn - ex machina Wes Sohn - ex machina Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Wes Sohn and I discuss the time in soccer I benched him for a half, why he fired me as his advisor, how music influenced his life path, the evolution of Korean cuisine on the world stage, plus a deep dive into the thought-provoking film, ex machina.

]]> Wes Sohn and I discuss the time in soccer I benched him for a half, why he fired me as his advisor, how music influenced his life path, the evolution of Korean cuisine on the world stage, plus a deep dive into the thought-provoking film, ex machina.

]]> 02:01:34 true 1 22 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Wes Sohn and I discuss the time in soccer I benched him for a half, why he fired me as his advisor, how music influenced his life path, the evolution of Korean cuisine on the world stage, plus a deep dive into the thought-provoking film, ex machina.Wes Sohn and I discuss the time in soccer I benched him for a half, why he fired me as his advisor, how music influenced his life path, the evolution of Korean cuisine on the world stage, plus a deep dive into the thought-provoking film, ex machina. 21 - Ned Ide - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Ned Ide - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Ned Ide and I discuss boarding school life, the sage on the stage, cussing in job interviews, nontoxic masculinity, authenticity, institutional mortification, plus a deep dive into Ken Kesey's counterculture classic, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

]]> Ned Ide and I discuss boarding school life, the sage on the stage, cussing in job interviews, nontoxic masculinity, authenticity, institutional mortification, plus a deep dive into Ken Kesey's counterculture classic, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

]]> 02:09:51 true 1 21 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Ned Ide and I discuss boarding school life, the sage on the stage, cussing in job interviews, nontoxic masculinity, authenticity, institutional mortification, plus a deep dive into Ken Kesey's counterculture classic, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.Ned Ide and I discuss boarding school life, the sage on the stage, cussing in job interviews, nontoxic masculinity, authenticity, institutional mortification, plus a deep dive into Ken Kesey's counterculture classic, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. 20 - Kelly Spagnola - Snape Kelly Spagnola - Snape Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Gryffindor superstar, Kelly Spagnola, and I talk about the all-girls school, my ancestors, her procrastination, humor, the world of kids, the intimacy of music, vulnerability, nemeses, plus a deep dive into the controversy-causing Severus Snape.

]]> Gryffindor superstar, Kelly Spagnola, and I talk about the all-girls school, my ancestors, her procrastination, humor, the world of kids, the intimacy of music, vulnerability, nemeses, plus a deep dive into the controversy-causing Severus Snape.

]]> 01:44:56 true 1 20 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Gryffindor superstar, Kelly Spagnola, and I talk about the all-girls school, my ancestors, her procrastination, humor, the world of kids, the intimacy of music, vulnerability, nemeses, plus a deep dive into the controversy-causing Severus Snape.Gryffindor superstar, Kelly Spagnola, and I talk about the all-girls school, my ancestors, her procrastination, humor, the world of kids, the intimacy of music, vulnerability, nemeses, plus a deep dive into the controversy-causing Severus Snape. 19 - Emma Yardley - The Lobster Emma Yardley - The Lobster Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Emma & I talk angling & adventuring, wheedling your way into a 5* resort, solo travel while female, rattlesnakes-bears-mountain lions, making art, toothbrush love + a deep dive into The Lobter: a tale of the absurdity of romance & mating.

]]> Emma & I talk angling & adventuring, wheedling your way into a 5* resort, solo travel while female, rattlesnakes-bears-mountain lions, making art, toothbrush love + a deep dive into The Lobter: a tale of the absurdity of romance & mating.

]]> 02:09:10 true 1 19 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Emma & I talk angling & adventuring, wheedling your way into a 5* resort, solo travel while female, rattlesnakes-bears-mountain lions, making art, toothbrush love + a deep dive into The Lobter: a tale of the absurdity of romance & mating.Emma & I talk angling & adventuring, wheedling your way into a 5* resort, solo travel while female, rattlesnakes-bears-mountain lions, making art, toothbrush love + a deep dive into The Lobter: a tale of the absurdity of romance & mating. 18 - Brent Hartinger - Project Sweet Life Brent Hartinger - Project Sweet Life Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Brent Hartinger and I talk VCFA, digital nomading, small town life, the internet (good? evil?), converting books to movies, writing against the rules, finding your tribe, work / life balance, + no deep dive into any particular book or movie cause why not?

]]> Brent Hartinger and I talk VCFA, digital nomading, small town life, the internet (good? evil?), converting books to movies, writing against the rules, finding your tribe, work / life balance, + no deep dive into any particular book or movie cause why not?

]]> 02:04:58 true 1 18 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Brent Hartinger and I talk VCFA, digital nomading, small town life, the internet (good? evil?), converting books to movies, writing against the rules, finding your tribe, work / life balance, + no deep dive into any particular book or movie cause why not?Brent Hartinger and I talk VCFA, digital nomading, small town life, the internet (good? evil?), converting books to movies, writing against the rules, finding your tribe, work / life balance, + no deep dive into any particular book or movie cause why not? CB3 - Bill Tanner - The Blow CB3 - Bill Tanner - The Blow Mon, 27 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 BT and I talk Zuckerberg :: reptile, Notre Dame vs Tongass National Park, Tribe, old friends, Zuckerberg gullet deep in McConnell's guts like the fantastic Mr. Fox + Miranda July & Khaela Maricich on the Moon--it will fuck you up.

]]> BT and I talk Zuckerberg :: reptile, Notre Dame vs Tongass National Park, Tribe, old friends, Zuckerberg gullet deep in McConnell's guts like the fantastic Mr. Fox + Miranda July & Khaela Maricich on the Moon--it will fuck you up.

]]> 01:48:59 true 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)BT and I talk Zuckerberg :: reptile, Notre Dame vs Tongass National Park, Tribe, old friends, Zuckerberg gullet deep in McConnell's guts like the fantastic Mr. Fox + Miranda July & Khaela Maricich on the Moon--it will fuck you up.BT and I talk Zuckerberg :: reptile, Notre Dame vs Tongass National Park, Tribe, old friends, Zuckerberg gullet deep in McConnell's guts like the fantastic Mr. Fox + Miranda July & Khaela Maricich on the Moon--it will fuck you up. 17 - Carrie Sandvick - Six Degrees of Separation Carrie Sandvick - 6 Degrees of Separation Mon, 20 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 College pal, Carrie Sandvick and I discuss dorm life, scrabble & scattergories, kd lang, rugby, Seattle tech bros & their lap dances, career changes, nursing, my daughter's birth story + a deep dive into the thought provoking, hilarious, quote worthy movie 6 Degrees of Separation.

]]> College pal, Carrie Sandvick and I discuss dorm life, scrabble & scattergories, kd lang, rugby, Seattle tech bros & their lap dances, career changes, nursing, my daughter's birth story + a deep dive into the thought provoking, hilarious, quote worthy movie 6 Degrees of Separation.

]]> 02:00:03 true 1 17 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)College pal, Carrie Sandvick and I discuss dorm life, scrabble & scattergories, kd lang, rugby, Seattle tech bros & their lap dances, career changes, nursing, my daughter's birth story + a deep dive into the thought provoking, hilarious, quote worthy movie 6 Degrees of Separation.College pal, Carrie Sandvick and I discuss dorm life, scrabble & scattergories, kd lang, rugby, Seattle tech bros & their lap dances, career changes, nursing, my daughter's birth story + a deep dive into the thought provoking, hilarious, quote worthy movie 6 Degrees of Separation. 16 - Mari Talkin - Educated Mari Talkin - Educated Mon, 13 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Mari Talkin and I first discuss Game of Thrones with spoilers, so if you want to skip that, go to 35 min. After that we chat about tough love teachers, boarding schools, preppers, the Mormon leader's LGBTQ fail, & Tara Westover's bananas memoir, Educated.

]]> Mari Talkin and I first discuss Game of Thrones with spoilers, so if you want to skip that, go to 35 min. After that we chat about tough love teachers, boarding schools, preppers, the Mormon leader's LGBTQ fail, & Tara Westover's bananas memoir, Educated.

]]> 02:17:30 true 1 16 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Mari Talkin and I first discuss Game of Thrones with spoilers, so if you want to skip that, go to 35 min. After that we chat about tough love teachers, boarding schools, preppers, the Mormon leader's LGBTQ fail, & Tara Westover's bananas memoir, Educated.Mari Talkin and I first discuss Game of Thrones with spoilers, so if you want to skip that, go to 35 min. After that we chat about tough love teachers, boarding schools, preppers, the Mormon leader's LGBTQ fail, & Tara Westover's bananas memoir, Educated. CB2 - Jenn Fiorini - PEN15 CB2 - Jenn Fiorini - PEN15 Thu, 09 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 In episode 2 of Circle Back (the spin-off of Out of Curiosity with kt mather), Jenn Fiorini and I get back to chatting. We take a deep dive into the FANTASTIC tv show PEN15. Seriously, you gotta watch this show, I haven't laughed this hard in years!

]]> In episode 2 of Circle Back (the spin-off of Out of Curiosity with kt mather), Jenn Fiorini and I get back to chatting. We take a deep dive into the FANTASTIC tv show PEN15. Seriously, you gotta watch this show, I haven't laughed this hard in years!

]]> 37:14 true 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)In episode 2 of Circle Back (the spin-off of Out of Curiosity with kt mather), Jenn Fiorini and I get back to chatting. We take a deep dive into the FANTASTIC tv show PEN15. Seriously, you gotta watch this show, I haven't laughed this hard in years!In episode 2 of Circle Back (the spin-off of Out of Curiosity with kt mather), Jenn Fiorini and I get back to chatting. We take a deep dive into the FANTASTIC tv show PEN15. Seriously, you gotta watch this show, I haven't laughed this hard in years! 15 - Brooks Ryan - Free Solo, The Dawn Wall, Meru, Lunag Ri Brooks Ryan - Free Solo, The Dawn Wall, Meru, Lunag Ri Mon, 06 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Brooks Ryan (former JV midfielder & musical cowriter) and I chat about making and breaking rules, tech bros, youtube comments, my mistakes as a soccer coach, plus a deep dive into FOUR awesome climbing films: Free Solo, The Dawn Wall, Meru, and Lunag Ri.

]]> Brooks Ryan (former JV midfielder & musical cowriter) and I chat about making and breaking rules, tech bros, youtube comments, my mistakes as a soccer coach, plus a deep dive into FOUR awesome climbing films: Free Solo, The Dawn Wall, Meru, and Lunag Ri.

]]> 02:05:32 true 1 15 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Brooks Ryan (former JV midfielder & musical cowriter) and I chat about making and breaking rules, tech bros, youtube comments, my mistakes as a soccer coach, plus a deep dive into FOUR awesome climbing films: Free Solo, The Dawn Wall, Meru, and Lunag Ri.Brooks Ryan (former JV midfielder & musical cowriter) and I chat about making and breaking rules, tech bros, youtube comments, my mistakes as a soccer coach, plus a deep dive into FOUR awesome climbing films: Free Solo, The Dawn Wall, Meru, and Lunag Ri. 14 - Jill Santopolo - Notorious RBG Jill Santopolo - Notorious RBG Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Author and publisher, Jill Santopolo and I discuss work / work balance, emotional autobiography, discovering new authors, being an hotel heiress, plus a deep dive into the life & social contributions of the Notorious RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

]]> Author and publisher, Jill Santopolo and I discuss work / work balance, emotional autobiography, discovering new authors, being an hotel heiress, plus a deep dive into the life & social contributions of the Notorious RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

]]> 01:38:33 true 1 14 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Author and publisher, Jill Santopolo and I discuss work / work balance, emotional autobiography, discovering new authors, being an hotel heiress, plus a deep dive into the life & social contributions of the Notorious RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Author and publisher, Jill Santopolo and I discuss work / work balance, emotional autobiography, discovering new authors, being an hotel heiress, plus a deep dive into the life & social contributions of the Notorious RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 13 - Guthrie - Synecdoche, NY Guthrie - Synecdoche, NY Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 My neighbor, Guthrie and I talk about the nearly incomprehensible movie Synecdoche, NY. It's an episode of questions--how do you make sense of a narrative, of this narrative, do you like any of these characters, does this movie make you think about death?

]]> My neighbor, Guthrie and I talk about the nearly incomprehensible movie Synecdoche, NY. It's an episode of questions--how do you make sense of a narrative, of this narrative, do you like any of these characters, does this movie make you think about death?

]]> 01:11:48 true 1 13 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)My neighbor, Guthrie and I talk about the nearly incomprehensible movie Synecdoche, NY. It's an episode of questions--how do you make sense of a narrative, of this narrative, do you like any of these characters, does this movie make you think about death?My neighbor, Guthrie and I talk about the nearly incomprehensible movie Synecdoche, NY. It's an episode of questions--how do you make sense of a narrative, of this narrative, do you like any of these characters, does this movie make you think about death? 12 - Kate Sjostrom - The Great Believers Kate Sjostrom - The Great Believers Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Kate Sjostrom and I discuss writing & teaching, Bard Institute for writing & thinking, a gay bar called The Glass Coffin, books as sacred objects, and we ask, Is f*ck a comma? Plus a deep dive into Rebecca Makkai's riveting novel, The Great Believers.

]]> Kate Sjostrom and I discuss writing & teaching, Bard Institute for writing & thinking, a gay bar called The Glass Coffin, books as sacred objects, and we ask, Is f*ck a comma? Plus a deep dive into Rebecca Makkai's riveting novel, The Great Believers.

]]> 02:00:43 true 1 12 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Kate Sjostrom and I discuss writing & teaching, Bard Institute for writing & thinking, a gay bar called The Glass Coffin, books as sacred objects, and we ask, Is f*ck a comma? Plus a deep dive into Rebecca Makkai's riveting novel, The Great Believers.Kate Sjostrom and I discuss writing & teaching, Bard Institute for writing & thinking, a gay bar called The Glass Coffin, books as sacred objects, and we ask, Is f*ck a comma? Plus a deep dive into Rebecca Makkai's riveting novel, The Great Believers. 11 - Nicole Valentine - Contact & Arrival Nicole Valentine - Contact & Arrival Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Nicole Valentine & I discuss her debut novel, A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity, trees with doorknobs, grief, the wage gap, Sally Ride, writing when not writing, & Tom Skerrit's call sign in Top Gun. Plus a meandering dive into Contact and Arrival.

]]> Nicole Valentine & I discuss her debut novel, A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity, trees with doorknobs, grief, the wage gap, Sally Ride, writing when not writing, & Tom Skerrit's call sign in Top Gun. Plus a meandering dive into Contact and Arrival.

]]> 01:50:21 true 1 11 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Nicole Valentine & I discuss her debut novel, A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity, trees with doorknobs, grief, the wage gap, Sally Ride, writing when not writing, & Tom Skerrit's call sign in Top Gun. Plus a meandering dive into Contact and Arrival.Nicole Valentine & I discuss her debut novel, A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity, trees with doorknobs, grief, the wage gap, Sally Ride, writing when not writing, & Tom Skerrit's call sign in Top Gun. Plus a meandering dive into Contact and Arrival. 10 - Roy Dean - Sex at Dawn & Tribe Roy Dean - Sex at Dawn & Tribe Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Roy Dean and I talk Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Andrew Yang & unemployed dudes, what's awesome & offensive about the creation myths in the Bible, and that time I have Roy his high school letters back. Plus a deep dive into Sex at Dawn & Tribe.

]]> Roy Dean and I talk Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Andrew Yang & unemployed dudes, what's awesome & offensive about the creation myths in the Bible, and that time I have Roy his high school letters back. Plus a deep dive into Sex at Dawn & Tribe.

]]> 01:43:24 true 1 10 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Roy Dean and I talk Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Andrew Yang & unemployed dudes, what's awesome & offensive about the creation myths in the Bible, and that time I have Roy his high school letters back. Plus a deep dive into Sex at Dawn & Tribe.Roy Dean and I talk Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Andrew Yang & unemployed dudes, what's awesome & offensive about the creation myths in the Bible, and that time I have Roy his high school letters back. Plus a deep dive into Sex at Dawn & Tribe. 9B - Rachel Grigorian - Wilding & Woodswoman 9B - Rachel Grigorian - Wiliding & Twain's Feast Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:41:35 +0000 [FIXED] Rachel Grigorian & I talk permaculture, prairie chicken & raccoon, commodifying carbon sequestration, getting tricked by woodchucks & hosed by skunks, copper bullets, trade school v college, & a deep dive into Woodswoman, Wilding, & Twain's Feast.

]]> [FIXED] Rachel Grigorian & I talk permaculture, prairie chicken & raccoon, commodifying carbon sequestration, getting tricked by woodchucks & hosed by skunks, copper bullets, trade school v college, & a deep dive into Woodswoman, Wilding, & Twain's Feast.

]]> 01:55:00 true 1 9 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)[FIXED] Rachel Grigorian & I talk permaculture, prairie chicken & raccoon, commodifying carbon sequestration, getting tricked by woodchucks & hosed by skunks, copper bullets, trade school v college, & a deep dive into Woodswoman, Wilding, & Twain's Feast.[FIXED] Rachel Grigorian & I talk permaculture, prairie chicken & raccoon, commodifying carbon sequestration, getting tricked by woodchucks & hosed by skunks, copper bullets, trade school v college, & a deep dive into Woodswoman, Wilding, & Twain's Feast. 9 - Rachel Grigorian - Woodswoman & Wilding Rachel Grigorian - Woodswoman & Wilding Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:13:01 +0000 Rachel Grigorian & I talk permaculture, prairie chicken & raccoon, commodifying carbon sequestration, getting outsmarted by woodchucks & hosed by skunks, copper bullets, trade school v college, and a deep dive into Woodswoman, Wilding, and Twain's Feast. 

]]> Rachel Grigorian & I talk permaculture, prairie chicken & raccoon, commodifying carbon sequestration, getting outsmarted by woodchucks & hosed by skunks, copper bullets, trade school v college, and a deep dive into Woodswoman, Wilding, and Twain's Feast.

]]> 01:55:00 true 1 9 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Rachel Grigorian & I talk permaculture, prairie chicken & raccoon, commodifying carbon sequestration, getting outsmarted by woodchucks & hosed by skunks, copper bullets, trade school v college, and a deep dive into Woodswoman, Wilding, and Twain's Feast. Rachel Grigorian & I talk permaculture, prairie chicken & raccoon, commodifying carbon sequestration, getting outsmarted by woodchucks & hosed by skunks, copper bullets, trade school v college, and a deep dive into Woodswoman, Wilding, and Twain's Feast.  CB1 - Bill Tanner - How to Tell a True War Story CB1 - Bill Tanner - How to Tell a True War Story Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Episode one of Circle Back, the spin-off from Out of Curiosity with kt mather—where we skip straight to talking about, in this case, a short story. Bill Tanner and I get back to chatting, this time about one of our faves How to Tell a True War Story.

]]> Episode one of Circle Back, the spin-off from Out of Curiosity with kt mather—where we skip straight to talking about, in this case, a short story. Bill Tanner and I get back to chatting, this time about one of our faves How to Tell a True War Story.

]]> 01:04:00 true 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Episode one of Circle Back, the spin-off from Out of Curiosity with kt mather—where we skip straight to talking about, in this case, a short story. Bill Tanner and I get back to chatting, this time about one of our faves How to Tell a True War Story.Episode one of Circle Back, the spin-off from Out of Curiosity with kt mather—where we skip straight to talking about, in this case, a short story. Bill Tanner and I get back to chatting, this time about one of our faves How to Tell a True War Story. 8 - Stefane Victor - Becoming Stefane Victor - Becoming Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Stefane Victor—friend and former student! We talk about our introductions to Beyonce, our mutual LOVE of The Color Purple, learning from your fears & regrets, and gymnastics. Then, a deep dive into Michelle Obama's wonderful and painful memoir, Becoming.

]]> Stefane Victor—friend and former student! We talk about our introductions to Beyonce, our mutual LOVE of The Color Purple, learning from your fears & regrets, and gymnastics. Then, a deep dive into Michelle Obama's wonderful and painful memoir, Becoming.

]]> 01:46:26 true 1 8 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Stefane Victor—friend and former student! We talk about our introductions to Beyonce, our mutual LOVE of The Color Purple, learning from your fears & regrets, and gymnastics. Then, a deep dive into Michelle Obama's wonderful and painful memoir, Becoming.Stefane Victor—friend and former student! We talk about our introductions to Beyonce, our mutual LOVE of The Color Purple, learning from your fears & regrets, and gymnastics. Then, a deep dive into Michelle Obama's wonderful and painful memoir, Becoming. 7 - Brian Tijan - Tribe & The Consuming Instinct Brian Tijan - Tribe & The Consuming Instinct Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Brian Tijan and I discuss his many careers, lions, raccoons, loneliness, and my bathroom decor. We take a deep dive into the books Tribe and The Consuming Instinct. One of which makes a ton of sense and one of which reads like a domestic abuse handbook.

]]> Brian Tijan and I discuss his many careers, lions, raccoons, loneliness, and my bathroom decor. We take a deep dive into the books Tribe and The Consuming Instinct. One of which makes a ton of sense and one of which reads like a domestic abuse handbook.

]]> 01:57:03 true 1 7 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Brian Tijan and I discuss his many careers, lions, raccoons, loneliness, and my bathroom decor. We take a deep dive into the books Tribe and The Consuming Instinct. One of which makes a ton of sense and one of which reads like a domestic abuse handbook.Brian Tijan and I discuss his many careers, lions, raccoons, loneliness, and my bathroom decor. We take a deep dive into the books Tribe and The Consuming Instinct. One of which makes a ton of sense and one of which reads like a domestic abuse handbook. 6 - Kekla Magoon - Hunger Kekla Magoon - Hunger Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 This episode, Kekla Magoon! We discuss her path from activist educator to award winning movelist; what stories publishers want from Black authors; how the shape of a story effects its meaning; then deep dive into Roxane Gay's heartrending memoir, Hunger.

]]> This episode, Kekla Magoon! We discuss her path from activist educator to award winning movelist; what stories publishers want from Black authors; how the shape of a story effects its meaning; then deep dive into Roxane Gay's heartrending memoir, Hunger.

]]> 01:51:33 true 1 6 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)This episode, Kekla Magoon! We discuss her path from activist educator to award winning movelist; what stories publishers want from Black authors; how the shape of a story effects its meaning; then deep dive into Roxane Gay's heartrending memoir, Hunger.This episode, Kekla Magoon! We discuss her path from activist educator to award winning movelist; what stories publishers want from Black authors; how the shape of a story effects its meaning; then deep dive into Roxane Gay's heartrending memoir, Hunger. 5 - Taylor Wallace - I Met God the Other Day Taylor Wallace - I Met God the Other Day Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 This episode you'll meet my former student Taylor Wallace! We talk tea & cats, blockchain, why the dinos died, how human suffering & evolution intersect, robot overlords, is money speech?, and how AA is like cryptocurrency.

]]> This episode you'll meet my former student Taylor Wallace! We talk tea & cats, blockchain, why the dinos died, how human suffering & evolution intersect, robot overlords, is money speech?, and how AA is like cryptocurrency.

]]> 01:58:25 true 1 5 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)This episode you'll meet my former student Taylor Wallace! We talk tea & cats, blockchain, why the dinos died, how human suffering & evolution intersect, robot overlords, is money speech?, and how AA is like cryptocurrency.This episode you'll meet my former student Taylor Wallace! We talk tea & cats, blockchain, why the dinos died, how human suffering & evolution intersect, robot overlords, is money speech?, and how AA is like cryptocurrency. 4 - The Whalen Sisters - Die Hard The Whalen Sisters - Die Hard Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 This episode, my former students, the Whalen sisters--you can't tell them apart...We talk about teenage drinking; how comedy, male relationships, and well-timed explosions make Die Hard the great movie it is; and we ask is rage just fear?

]]> This episode, my former students, the Whalen sisters--you can't tell them apart...We talk about teenage drinking; how comedy, male relationships, and well-timed explosions make Die Hard the great movie it is; and we ask is rage just fear?

]]> 01:30:23 true 1 4 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)This episode, my former students, the Whalen sisters--you can't tell them apart...We talk about teenage drinking; how comedy, male relationships, and well-timed explosions make Die Hard the great movie it is; and we ask is rage just fear?This episode, my former students, the Whalen sisters--you can't tell them apart...We talk about teenage drinking; how comedy, male relationships, and well-timed explosions make Die Hard the great movie it is; and we ask is rage just fear? 3 - Jim Stewart - Morning Over Wounded Knee Jim Stewart - Morning Over Wounded Knee Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000 This episode is a little different in that we skip the book club and end after Professor Stewart's amazing story about his role in the dangerous and awe-inspiring mission to get supplies inside Wounded Knee.

]]> This episode is a little different in that we skip the book club and end after Professor Stewart's amazing story about his role in the dangerous and awe-inspiring mission to get supplies inside Wounded Knee.

]]> 37:57 true 1 3 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)This episode is a little different in that we skip the book club and end after Professor Stewart's amazing story about his role in the dangerous and awe-inspiring mission to get supplies inside Wounded Knee.This episode is a little different in that we skip the book club and end after Professor Stewart's amazing story about his role in the dangerous and awe-inspiring mission to get supplies inside Wounded Knee. 2 - Jenn Fiorini - 8th Grade Jenn Fiorini - 8th Grade Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000 This week, the smart and funny Jenn Fiorini! We discuss cursing at job interviews, pathological liars for bosses, how if you thought jr. sucked in the 80s, 90s, or 00s, try it now, with social media...We also discuss the very good and anxiety-inducing movie 8th grade.

]]> This week, the smart and funny Jenn Fiorini! We discuss cursing at job interviews, pathological liars for bosses, how if you thought jr. sucked in the 80s, 90s, or 00s, try it now, with social media...We also discuss the very good and anxiety-inducing movie 8th grade.

]]> 01:52:12 true 1 2 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)This week, the smart and funny Jenn Fiorini! We discuss cursing at job interviews, pathological liars for bosses, how if you thought jr. sucked in the 80s, 90s, or 00s, try it now, with social media...We also discuss the very good and anxiety-inducing movie 8th grade.This week, the smart and funny Jenn Fiorini! We discuss cursing at job interviews, pathological liars for bosses, how if you thought jr. sucked in the 80s, 90s, or 00s, try it now, with social media...We also discuss the very good and anxiety-inducing movie 8th grade. 1 - Bill Tanner - Miracle Bill Tanner - Miracle Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000 This week, the delightful Bill Tanner! We discuss sports, aging, shitty jobs, bbqs, coffee roasting, vulnerability, the fate of bananas, the difference between abuse and manipulation in coaching, and one of our fave ice hockey movies, Miracle.

]]> This week, the delightful Bill Tanner! We discuss sports, aging, shitty jobs, bbqs, coffee roasting, vulnerability, the fate of bananas, the difference between abuse and manipulation in coaching, and one of our fave ice hockey movies, Miracle.

]]> 02:04:29 true 1 1 full kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)This week, the delightful Bill Tanner! We discuss sports, aging, shitty jobs, bbqs, coffee roasting, vulnerability, the fate of bananas, the difference between abuse and manipulation in coaching, and one of our fave ice hockey movies, Miracle.This week, the delightful Bill Tanner! We discuss sports, aging, shitty jobs, bbqs, coffee roasting, vulnerability, the fate of bananas, the difference between abuse and manipulation in coaching, and one of our fave ice hockey movies, Miracle. 0 - Introducing Out of Curiosity with kt mather Introducing Out of Curiosity with kt mather Sat, 09 Feb 2019 21:12:30 +0000 Welcome to Out of Curiosity with kt mather, the podcast where I talk with people who are good at talking! Every week I talk with a guest about how we know each other, what the guest does that's cool, and then we'll take a deep dive into a book or movie.

]]> Welcome to Out of Curiosity with kt mather, the podcast where I talk with people who are good at talking! Every week I talk with a guest about how we know each other, what the guest does that's cool, and then we'll take a deep dive into a book or movie.

]]> 07:32 true 1 trailer kt mather ktmather@outofcuriositypodcast.com (KT Mather)Welcome to Out of Curiosity with kt mather, the podcast where I talk with people who are good at talking! Every week I talk with a guest about how we know each other, what the guest does that's cool, and then we'll take a deep dive into a book or movie.Welcome to Out of Curiosity with kt mather, the podcast where I talk with people who are good at talking! Every week I talk with a guest about how we know each other, what the guest does that's cool, and then we'll take a deep dive into a book or movie.