Drive Time with Matt

Why Do Some People Thrive on Conflict?

Have you ever known someone who seems to always have a little drama going on? Someone who somehow finds themselves in the middle of every argument, disagreement, rumor, or controversy?

I recently asked Google, “Why do people thrive on conflict?” And the answer got me thinking—not because I was dealing with conflict at work, but because I’ve been watching some of the social dynamics that happen around middle school.

And it got me wondering…

Why does drama seem so appealing to some people?

Is it attention? Control? The emotional rush? A desire to feel important or included?

And perhaps the bigger question is: What happens when those behaviors don’t stay in middle school?

Because middle school eventually ends—but sometimes the behavior doesn’t.

In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re talking about conflict, drama, gossip, social media, family disagreements, workplace tension, parenting, and the importance of knowing when to speak up—and when to simply walk away.

Because there’s a difference between resolving conflict and feeding it.

And maybe one of the most important lessons we can teach our kids—and remind ourselves—is this:

You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.

So buckle up, hop in, and let’s take a drive through the world of conflict, drama, and learning when it’s okay to just… let it go.

Life is one mile at a time.

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👣 Bigfoot, Sasquatch Calls & Small-Town Festival Fun!

What happens when your coworker decides to attend the Sasquatch Festival in Marion, North Carolina? You bring her on Drive Time with Matt to get the inside scoop!

In this episode, Jane shares her experience at the festival, from parking and crowds to the weather, costumes, and the best parts of the event. We also talk about why she wanted to go, whether she believes Bigfoot is real, and what it’s like to witness the famous Sasquatch Calling Contest!

Did the festival turn Jane into a believer? Would she go back next year? And most importantly… can she make a convincing Bigfoot call? 😂

Hop in for a fun conversation about one of the most fascinating mysteries in the mountains of North Carolina. You never know what you’ll discover when you take a little detour off the beaten path!

🎙️ Drive Time with Matt — Real talk, funny stories, and life one mile at a time.

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Why Is Everybody in This Room?

Does your family have that one room where everybody somehow ends up?

Maybe it’s the kitchen. Maybe it’s the living room. Maybe it’s the garage or the front porch. And for some families… apparently, it’s the bathroom. 😂

Growing up, my family had our own version of Family Headquarters—and somehow the bathroom became the place for family “pow pows,” conversations, getting ready, laundry, and just about everything else.

In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re talking about those unofficial gathering places in our homes—and why families always seem to gravitate to the same room.

But underneath the laughs is something a little more meaningful. Because one day, the noise may be gone. The kids may grow up. The house may get quieter.

And we might realize that the room was never what mattered.

It was the people in it.

So… what’s your family’s room?

Hop in and take a ride with me. 🚗

Rules for Thee, But Not for Me

You know the person—the one who thinks the rules apply to everybody else… but somehow they always have a special circumstance when it comes to them. 😂

In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re talking about hypocrisy, entitlement, double standards, and that frustrating attitude of “rules for thee, but not for me.”

We see it everywhere—on the road, at work, in customer service, on social media, in politics, in parenting, and sometimes even in ourselves.

Because here’s the uncomfortable part: it’s easy to point out when somebody else isn’t following the rules. It’s a lot harder to look in the mirror and ask, “Do I hold myself to the same standard I expect from everyone else?”

We’ll talk about why we make excuses for ourselves, why we’re often harder on other people than we are on ourselves, and how humility, grace, accountability, and integrity can change the way we handle those situations.

So buckle up, because this one might make you laugh… and it might make you look in the mirror.

Life is a road. Let’s take the drive together.

Drive Time with Matt — life one mile at a time.

What’s Your Number? — The Great Thermostat Debate

Are you a 68-degree person… or does 75 degrees feel perfectly comfortable? 😂

In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re talking about one of the biggest household debates nobody seems to agree on: the thermostat!

Matt admits he’s just plain hot. It doesn’t take much for him to start sweating, and 72 degrees is already pushing the limits. That’s why the house stays around 68—and why sleeping in a 75-degree bedroom is absolutely NOT happening.

But what about your family?

Do you have a temperature everyone agrees on? Does one person constantly turn the AC down while somebody else turns the heat up? Are you the person who waits until the absolute last minute to turn on the heat or AC? And how much does the electric bill factor into the battle?

What starts as a funny conversation about temperature turns into something a little bigger: learning to live with people who don’t always have the same preferences, comfort levels, or opinions that you do.

So here’s the question for you:

What’s your number?

And does everyone in your house agree?

Listen, laugh, and then go tell Matt what temperature you keep your house at!

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Just a crazy weekend complete with getting car back, a funnel cloud, trees down, helping neighbors, and power outages! Im glad it’s Tuesday!!! Hope everyone has a great day!!

Why Does My Car Drive Better When It’s Clean?

Have you ever washed your car and immediately thought, “Man, this thing is running GOOD!” 😂

Same car. Same engine. Same mileage. Same little mystery noise you’ve been ignoring for months… but somehow, after a good wash and vacuum, it feels like you just drove it off the showroom floor.

In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re talking about the strange—and very real—feeling that your car drives better when it’s clean. Is it actually running better? Probably not. 😂 Or is it all in our heads?

We talk about the psychology behind a clean car, the junk that somehow accumulates in our vehicles, the magical transformation that happens after a $15 car wash, and why a clean car can make us appreciate what we already have.

And maybe there’s a bigger lesson hiding underneath all that dirt, trash, and those mysterious French fries under the seat.

Sometimes we don’t need something new.

Sometimes we just need to clean up what we already have and see it differently.

So buckle up, roll the windows down, and join me for another episode of Drive Time with Matt.

And be honest…

Does your car drive better after you wash it? 🚗😂

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Just Hit Record: 150 Episodes Later

For the first time ever on Drive Time with Matt, I have a guest riding along with me!

Beth Nelson is a friend from church, a mom of three, and someone who has been thinking about starting her own podcast. So she came prepared with questions—and I decided to turn those questions into an episode!

How did I come up with Drive Time with Matt? Did I know what I was doing when I started? What was I afraid of? What’s the easiest part of podcasting—and what’s the hardest? How do you deal with negative comments? And after more than 150 episodes, where do I see this going?

But this conversation becomes about much more than podcasting.

It’s about starting before you’re ready, overcoming the fear of what people might think, learning from your mistakes, and realizing you don’t have to have everything figured out before you take the first step.

Beth and I also talk about what it takes to actually get started, the reality of balancing a creative project with everyday life, and why sometimes the best advice is simply:

Just hit record.

If you’ve ever had something you’ve wanted to try but kept putting it off because you weren’t sure you were ready, this episode is for you.

🎧 Thanks for riding along!

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Bigfoot or?

Is Bigfoot real… or are we all just really good at convincing ourselves we saw something in the woods? 🦶🌲

In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, Matt dives headfirst into one of America’s favorite mysteries: Bigfoot. From strange sightings and giant footprints to the famous Patterson-Gimlin footage and the biggest problem Bigfoot believers face—where is the actual evidence?

But things get even more interesting when Matt discovers that Marion, North Carolina, is hosting a Sasquatch Festival this weekend… complete with a Bigfoot Calling Contest! 😂

Yes. You read that right.

People are actually getting up and attempting to sound like Bigfoot—and Matt has an audio clip to prove it.

Is Bigfoot a real creature hiding somewhere deep in the Appalachian Mountains? Is it a giant misunderstanding? A really convincing guy in a hairy costume? Or is Bigfoot simply the greatest hide-and-seek champion the world has ever known?

Matt takes a humorous but honest look at the evidence, the legends, the skeptics, and the believers—and ultimately asks the question:

Bigfoot… or?

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🦶 Bigfoot
🌲 Appalachian legends
😂 A Bigfoot calling contest
🔎 Mystery, skepticism, and a whole lot of fun

And if you happen to be listening from the woods…

keep your eyes open. You never know who’s listening.