The Matt Kollock Show

TMKS #43 – My Favorite Wizard feat. Greyson Ersick

The Matt Kollock Show is back with a fantastic interview episode featuring my favorite wizard, Greyson Ersick of Divided Sky Tarot!  About Greyson:  Greyson is a wizard living in the mountains of Vermont. He considers himself an Animist, and a devotee of the god Hermes.  His wizardry invokes being a musician, a poet, artist and a student of the esoteric. Currently, he is studying with Nightlight Astrology [https://nightlightastrology.com] with the goal of being a professional astrologer and spiritual companion.  In his past, he’s been a teacher, a children’s entertainer and a professional improv comic. Nowadays he can be found doing tarot readings on Instagram as Divided Sky Tarot [https://www.instagram.com/dividedskytarot].  The interview covered many topics, including:  * Why Phish's current run of shows might be one of their all-time best  * What people don't understand about Vermont  * What people don't understand about astrology  * A wizardry origin story  * The magic of making music with others  * Sacred bus music-listening sessions  * Improv comics vs standups  * Epic road trips  * MUCH MORE!  Here are all the links you need:  * Follow Greyson's Instagram – Divided Sky Tarot [https://www.instagram.com/dividedskytarot]  * Buy my EP, Incandescent, Electric, on Bandcamp [https://mattkollock.bandcamp.com/album/incandescent-electric]  * Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ZFN6DNamgv0epz6shOSnc?si=0eb44e26d1bc431e]  * Visit my website [https://mattkollock.com]  * Subscribe to my YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKUe8Y6QpUTI_xDQR-9KXuw]  * Sign up to receive my email newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/cdb568f5cfe6/email-sign-up]  * Follow me on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YUTGmVMdgoIhDygufjKVt?si=ukck4TDmRoKBQtaJ_IrR4A]  * Follow my new film-based Instagram account [https://www.instagram.com/mattkollock.film]  Reach out! If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or anything else, send an email to matt@mattkollock.com [matt@mattkollock.com].  Shine on!

TMKS #42 – Open Mic Night!

I stopped talking about it and finally did it – tonight I performed at an open mic. The first one I've attended in quite some time. There was a fair amount of rust to shake off. Later, I talked about it to my microphone (open only to me) in the podcast studio. Now you can hear me talk about the experience on episode 42 of the podcast!  Love the podcast? Hate the podcast? Have you always wanted to tell me something? Write an email to matt@mattkollock.com [matt@mattkollock.com].  Here are some links:  * Listen to "Wait To Walk Into The Light" on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/album/6uwFaQZcJOomqxn3MArgRF?si=fyCFReywTfSSx1OitcxeSA]  * Listen to "Wait To Walk Into The Light" on Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/album/wait-to-walk-into-the-light-single/1818200005]  * Watch the official lyric video for "Wait To Walk Into The Light" on YouTube [https://youtu.be/sQYWqjnwbI4]  * Buy the Incandescent, Electric EP on Bandcamp [https://mattkollock.bandcamp.com/album/incandescent-electric]  * Learn more about Annie's Emerging Artist Retreat In New Mexico [https://www.mariposastrategies.com/artist-retreat]  * Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ZFN6DNamgv0epz6shOSnc?si=d11dc844742e4ef6]  * Follow my new film-based Instagram account, @mattkollock.film [https://www.instagram.com/mattkollock.film]  * Sign up to receive my email newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/cdb568f5cfe6/email-sign-up]  * Visit my website [https://mattkollock.com/home]  Thanks for listening! I'll be back next time with episode 43 of the podcast. In the meantime, listen to "Wait To Walk Into The Light" on repeat.

TMKS #41 – Everyone Is An Artist feat. Annie Sanchez

The Matt Kollock Show is back, baby!  Episode 41 features an energetic and inspirational interview with my sweetie and friend of the show Annie Sanchez.  This is actually Annie's fourth appearance on the podcast, making her the guest who has appeared with the greatest frequency. Will anyone catch up? Probably not!  I love having Annie on the show. She has such a great voice. Also, she just always has such great stuff to say.  We begin our interview breaking down this week's auspicious astrology, but mostly focus on art, artistry, being an artist, being an emerging artist and what it takes to take the next steps as an emerging artist.  Annie also talks about the retreat she's hosting here in Albuquerque, New Mexico August 8-11. It's specifically geared toward those emerging artists who have wondered how they can get that idea (or ideas) into the world.  Are you a person who is emerging into a more art/creativity-focused life? Are you wondering how you can possibly put more time and energy into your artistic endeavors? You don't want to miss this insightful conversation with Annie!  Here are the links you need to click:  * Learn more about Annie's Emerging Artist Retreat happening August 8-11 in Albuquerque, NM [https://www.mariposastrategies.com/artist-retreat]  * Follow Annie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mariposastrategies/]  * Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/album/7zBYRu4QQhR36FAzBaSpJn?si=uKcV7Rk0TbOyf3u3KDwhHg]  * Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-road-that-takes-us-home-single/1811288680]  * Watch the visualizer video for "The Road That Takes Us Home" on YouTube [https://youtu.be/J-dsC9RWY1I]  * Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ZFN6DNamgv0epz6shOSnc?si=d11dc844742e4ef6]  * Follow my new film-based Instagram account, @mattkollock.film [https://www.instagram.com/mattkollock.film]  * Learn about my audio production/editing/mixing/mastering services [https://mattkollock.com/production-services]  * Sign up to receive my email newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/cdb568f5cfe6/email-sign-up]  * Visit my website [https://mattkollock.com/home]  Thanks for listening!

TMKS #40 – This Is 40!

Oh my god! 40 episodes of the podcast!  It's really, truly, actually episode 40 of The Matt Kollock Show. They said we couldn't do it. They said we would never get here. They were wrong. So wrong.  Today's episode is a nice and easy solo venture filled with reflection and appreciation for the podcast and its listeners.  It's been a wonderful 40 episodes and five+ years. Thank you for being here, my friend. More episodes are forthcoming! We're going to hit 50 this year! Probably!  Here are some links:  * Watch the "Agree To Mystery" acoustic performance on YouTube [https://youtu.be/TvmLbJKWf4k]  * Watch a 2018 performance of "The Road That Takes Us Home" on YouTube [https://youtu.be/E8m8TZy4CbE]  * Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/album/7zBYRu4QQhR36FAzBaSpJn?si=uKcV7Rk0TbOyf3u3KDwhHg]  * Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-road-that-takes-us-home-single/1811288680]  * Watch the visualizer video for "The Road That Takes Us Home" on YouTube [https://youtu.be/J-dsC9RWY1I]  * Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ZFN6DNamgv0epz6shOSnc?si=d11dc844742e4ef6]  * Follow me on Letterboxd [https://boxd.it/cxVUP]  * Follow my new film-based Instagram account, @mattkollock.film [https://www.instagram.com/mattkollock.film]  * Sign up to receive my email newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/cdb568f5cfe6/email-sign-up]  * Visit my website [https://mattkollock.com/home]

TMKS #39 – The Road That Takes Us Home

Release day!  Today's episode tells the story of my latest single, the epic head bobber known as "The Road That Takes Us Home," which was released on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 and is streaming everywhere now. Nice!  The main segment covers the conceptualizing, writing and production of the song. Where did I get the ideas? What Pinegrove [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gbT6GPXMis0OAkZbEQCYB?si=g2hWJaHBQsiEv7r8CHOMbg] song inspired this one? Where was I when I came up with the lyrics? What key did it used to be in? What key is it in now? All these questions! Find the answers within!  Before I get to the main part of the episode, I catch you up on what's been going on since the previous one. There's been a lot. New student orientation! Ack!  I'd love to know what you think of the song, my podcast or just whatever. Send me an email – matt@mattkollock.com [matt@mattkollock.com]. I look forward to your correspondence!  CORRECTION: I mention Fiona Apple's classic 1999 album When The Pawn... in this episode. Unfortunately, I said it was released in 1997, an error for which I feel deep regret.  Here are some relevant links:  * Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/album/7zBYRu4QQhR36FAzBaSpJn?si=uKcV7Rk0TbOyf3u3KDwhHg]  * Listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" on Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-road-that-takes-us-home-single/1811288680]  * Watch the visualizer video for "The Road That Takes Us Home" on YouTube [https://youtu.be/J-dsC9RWY1I]  * Listen to the Underground Eclectic playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ZFN6DNamgv0epz6shOSnc?si=d11dc844742e4ef6]  * Follow my new film-based Instagram account, @mattkollock.film [https://www.instagram.com/mattkollock.film]  * Sign up to receive my email newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/cdb568f5cfe6/email-sign-up]  * Visit my website [https://mattkollock.com/home]  Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for the next one, and listen to "The Road That Takes Us Home" repeatedly and enthusiastically!