Matters Not Podcast

This week on Matters Not, Chris and Buck are back together after a brief break and immediately fall into what they do best—completely unscripted conversations that somehow cover everything from weight loss victories and surviving Fourth of July cookouts to hemorrhoid rumors, quitting smoking, and why trimming your toenails without getting winded feels like a major life achievement.The guys swap stories about fireworks, motorcycles, pool shenanigans, and old work memories before diving into a surprisingly thoughtful discussion about technology, AI, subscriptions replacing ownership, and whether future generations will ever truly own anything.They also debate Game of Thrones, share some painful medical stories (seriously... don't ignore weird health issues), reminisce about growing up, and wonder if podcasting might just become the greatest time capsule they can leave behind.As always, it's equal parts comedy, philosophy, nostalgia, and two friends seeing where the conversation takes them.

Buck is out recovering from surgery, so Chris welcomes special guest co-host Chrissy for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about being a "late bloomer."What starts as a discussion about Chrissy's idea for a future podcast quickly turns into an honest exploration of changing careers, overcoming fear, failed relationships, self-doubt, and finding purpose later in life. Chris and Chrissy share their own experiences of leaving comfortable careers, navigating divorce, chasing creative passions, and learning that success isn't defined by age—it's defined by having the courage to keep moving forward.They dive into why so many people feel stuck in jobs they no longer love, the importance of having a strong support system, and how comparing yourself to others can keep you from discovering your own path. Chrissy also shares the concept behind her upcoming podcast, Roomy Bloomers, a show aimed at encouraging people in their 40s, 50s, and beyond to pursue the dreams they may have put on hold.Along the way, the conversation touches on childhood dreams, financial literacy, parenting, personal growth, faith, creativity, and even Chrissy's unexpected experience acting in an independent film.If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start over, change careers, chase a dream, or simply become the person you've always wanted to be, this episode is for you.

Happy Father's Day!

This week on MattersNot, Chris and Buck welcome two special guests: Xena of Vend and Snap and Alek from Hilltree Roastery for a conversation that starts with vegetables, somehow detours through movie rankings and graffiti culture, and lands on something bigger—creating meaningful experiences through art, storytelling, and community.Xena shares the story behind launching Vend and Snap, her creative business that blends photography, marketing, event hosting, and community building into one umbrella. From studying multimedia journalism at Marshall and covering crime for the local paper to building a business centered around authentic moments and visual storytelling, she talks about how creativity became both career and purpose.The group dives into photography philosophy, capturing memories versus staging them, working with clients, creating marketing content for Hilltree, and why analog experiences still matter in a digital world. They also explore Xena’s growing community events—from paint nights and vinyl art to photography classes designed to get people off their phones and connecting again.Of course, no MattersNot episode would be complete without side quests: movie hot takes (Napoleon Dynamite controversy included), favorite films, terrible cult classics, graffiti stories, thrifted thrones, and the strange beauty of chasing inspiration wherever it shows up.A laid-back conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and finding ways to bring people together—one photo, cup of coffee, or weird movie opinion at a time.

This week on the Matters Not Podcast, Chris and Buck spiral through everything from Game of Thrones binges and spoiler warfare to steel mill horror stories, weird internet rabbit holes, and the legality of marrying mannequins in the “country” of Ohio. Buck finally caves and watches Game of Thrones for the first time, instantly becoming obsessed while Chris tries—and fails—not to spoil the series.The guys dive into old-school work culture, brutal dry dock and steel mill jobs, and why everyday workers deserve the same respect people give athletes and celebrities. Along the way they debate streaming subscriptions, weird workplace personalities, fitness and weight loss, fish vs. fishes, shark rumors in the Ohio River, and whether society should allow people to marry inanimate objects.Also included: homeless podcast ideas, creepy historical baby cages hanging off skyscrapers, shell shock in WWI, lost 9/11 footage rabbit holes, and enough off-the-rails tangents to make you question how any of these topics connected in the first place.Same chaos. Same nonsense. Same Matters Not.

In this episode of Matters Not, Internet Historian becomes the launch point for a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly detailed breakdown of the infamous Costa Concordia disaster. Chris and Buck react to the catastrophic 2012 cruise ship wreck while spiraling into stories about cruises, sketchy leadership, language barriers, survival instincts, and the absolute insanity surrounding Captain Francesco Schettino’s decisions during the disaster.The conversation bounces between dark humor and genuine disbelief as they unpack how a luxury cruise liner carrying over 4,000 people struck rocks off the coast of Italy during a reckless “sail-by salute,” eventually capsizing near Isola del Giglio. Along the way, the guys dive into cruise culture, personal fears about flying and loss of control, incompetent management, and the surreal chain of failures that turned a near miss into an international disaster.

On this episode of Matters Not... Buck travels a great distance to take his rightful place in his throne... and then we talk movies. check us out on YouTube for the full video format.