Backstage w/ Matt Stone

Matt’s fresh off a Broadway night and a deep chat with a six-time Emmy winner who dropped this gem: “I did it because I didn’t know I couldn’t.” In today’s First Play, he unpacks what happens when your commitment becomes contagious—and why nothing attracts support faster than a train that’s already moving.

Matt’s shoulder hurts, but his perspective’s in great shape. In today’s First Play, he challenges the old “no pain, no gain” mantra and makes a case for smarter growth. Not all pain means progress—sometimes it’s your body (or life) saying, “Hey genius, try something different.”

Talking about a simple reminder: there’s no such thing as “just another day.” From Oregon nostalgia to tropical daydreams in Cairns, Matt shares how to turn even a gray Wednesday into a small act of wonder. Spoiler: it starts with where you point your brain—and your coffee cup.

New name, same morning mischief. In this episode, Matt unveils The First Play—a fresh start for your day and your mindset. From Indy’s crossroads to life’s crossroads, he takes on ego, projection, and why curiosity beats “I alone can fix it” every time. Quick listen, big energy—press play on your first play of the day.

Counting reps? Counting emails? Counting days till Friday? Stop. Slow down, breathe, and actually build something—muscle, momentum, meaning. Quality over quantity, baby.

Link to new business pod: https://bbrpod.transistor.fm

Today’s curveball: a client canceled last-minute. Instead of sulking, I took a page from my my favorite football team’s playbook—embrace everything, even the boos. Whether it’s rain, rejection, or a reschedule, you can treat it all like fuel. The question isn’t why me?—it’s how can I use this?

Today’s two-minute trip takes us to Lubango, Angola, before shifting to a bigger question: are you playing life not to lose, or are you playing to win? A subtle mindset shift—away from threat and toward possibility—can change everything about how you show up today.

On the first day of October, I reflect on what it means to separate “talking days” from “creative days,” and why feedback is fueling my growth as I build The Building Business Relationships Podcast. Honest critique stings less when it pushes you higher—and that’s exactly where I’m aiming.

Check out the Preview episode of The Building Business Relationship Podcast here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/f87050b5

From apple cider donuts to Puerto Varas, Chile, today’s reflection lands on a bigger question: are we chasing follower counts or building relationships that actually matter? Because 100 people who trust you can change your world more than 10,000 who scroll past you.

Seven weeks of near-daily rambling—er, podcasting—and I’m hooked. From Oregon Ducks football to random reflections, today I’m celebrating the magic of just showing up… and daring you to pick a habit you’ll stick with (no excuses).