This is the last episode of Matt Vest vs His Friends. On this weeks episode I am joined by my life long friend, Kristin Wells Crosland. Kristin and I first discuss our five favorite Disney movies. We spend the rest of our time breaking down our friendship and exploring why it has lasted the last 25+ years. I close out the episode by explaining why I'm ending the podcast, telling you what my biggest take away from doing the podcast is and I leave you with a song. Be sure check out every minute of this final episode.

This week I am joined by my friend, Tara Hahn. First, Tara tells us about some things happening with her band, Half Past Two. We also chat about how a certain body part always ends up in the title of the podcast episodes Tara is on. Tara tells us about the songs she is adding to our Spotify playlist. We spend most of our conversation talking about her daughters diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). We also talked about Brandt Jean forgiving the women who killed his older brother. Lastly, we give our thoughts on Carly Rae Jepsen's version of No Doubt's Don't Speak.

Here is the info and news articles we discussed this week.

Question of the week.

What is SMA?

https://www.curesma.org/

1.) Courtroom forgiveness: Botham Jean's brother hugged Amber Guyger, and the world took note

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/10/03/amber-guyger-hug-forgiveness-courtroom-and-its-many-meanings/3851088002/

2.) Don't Speak,' just listen: Carly Rae Jepsen covers No Doubt

https://ew.com/music/2019/10/02/carly-rae-jepsen-no-doubt-dont-speak-cover/

Half Past Two:

www.halfpasttwoska.com

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This week I am joined by my friend, Mario and his mom, Donna. First, Mario and I chat about ska music and superheroes. Next we talk about Mario's campaign to stop bullying. We learn about Buddy Benches and why Mario would like everyone to be more kind.

Stand With Mario:

https://standwithmario.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR3_Guk9d51aXYyqQtlo5WGh3Cv3uxja2iyeoshYxzhTkKLR3yXf76Zkldw

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This week I am joined by my friend, Corrigan Vaughan. We first talk about Corri's podcast and the songs Corri wants to add to the Matt Vest vs His Friends Spotify playlist. We spend most the episode discussing what hate speech is, what it means to be offended and freedom of speech. We also chat about a school shooting PSA and fat shaming.

News Stories...

1.) Sandy Hook Promise's chilling back-to-school PSA hopes to prevent mass shootings

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/09/18/us/school-shootings-psa-trnd/index.html

2.) James Corden Claps Back At Bill Maher’s 'Insulting' Fat-Shaming Comments

https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/5678358/james-corden-bill-maher-fat-shaming/%3famp=true

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This week I am joined by my wife, Megan Vest. First, we tell you about some frustrating news we got and then Megan tells us about the songs she wants to add to the Matt Vest vs His Friends Spotify playlist. Next, we discuss Irshad Manji's video about teaching young people how not to be offended. We also talk about a new Saturday Night Live cast member having to apologize for using a racial slur. Lastly, we chat about an ad showing a picture of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on fire.

Links for the news stories we discussed in this episode.

Question of the week.

Do we need to teach kids to be less offended?

https://time.com/5543441/stop-getting-offended/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&xid=time_socialflow_facebook

News........

1.) New 'SNL' member Shane Gillis apologizes for using anti-Asian slur in resurfaced video

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2019/09/12/saturday-night-live-cast-member-shane-gillis-uses-racial-slur/2306309001/

2.) #BOYCOTTABC TRENDS AFTER NETWORK PLAYS AD SHOWING ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ PHOTO ON FIRE DURING DEMOCRATIC DEBATE

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newsweek.com/boycott-abc-trends-twitter-ocasio-cortez-aoc-ad-fire-photo-1459120%3famp=1

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Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/user/mattvfriends/playlist/1FQLUGv5PJaNltfKfLpK20?si=5z5sYi6JTcaV-_IWP-XXKQ

This week I am joined by my friend, David Parris. First we chat about Disney+ and David gives us his ideas for what to call fans of Matt Vest vs Friends. David also tells us about the two songs he wants to add to the podcast Spotify playlist. We answer the question, what does it mean to be offended? Next, we discuss Lana Del Ray's response to a critic of her new album and about the Bible verse Ted Cruz used to defend the right to own a gun.

News Links....

1. Lana Del Rey hated NPR’s album review. But critic Ann Powers stands her ground

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2019-09-05/lana-del-rey-norman-rockwell-npr

2. Ted Cruz takes Alyssa Milano to Bible study — with an NRA edition of the Bible

https://religionnews.com/2019/09/05/ted-cruz-takes-alyssa-milano-to-bible-study-with-an-nra-edition-of-the-bible/

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This week I am joined by my friend, Emily Fuentes. This week we spend the whole episode discussing immigration, asylum seekers, refugees and detention facilities. First, Emily tells us why she knows so much about this subject and I express the feelings I've had about the subject over the past few weeks. Next we talk about the meaning of the term, Concentration Camp and how these detention facilities might fit that description. We break down what the process of seeking asylum was before 2017 and what it is now under Trump. We talk about the current conditions of these facilities and the factors that are contributing to them. Emily also tells us what we can do if we want to see change.

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This week I am joined by my friend, Dave Smith. Dave first tells us about getting some of his art published in a comic. Dave also tells us about the songs he is adding to the podcast's Spotify playlist. We then talk about what is going on with the newest X-Men comic books and other comic book related stuff. Next, we talk about some Muslim women in France who protest by swimming in a public pool. Lastly, we discuss what the Dalai Lama said about a possible female successor.

Here are the links to the stories we read this week.

1.) MARVEL REVEALS PLANS FOR 'ENTIRE NEW UNIVERSE' OF X-MEN COMICS

https://m.ign.com/articles/2019/05/14/marvel-reveals-plans-for-entire-new-universe-of-x-men-comics

2.) Muslim women defy ban to swim in burkinis at French pool

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48744153

3.) DALAI LAMA SAYS A FEMALE SUCCESSOR MUST BE ATTRACTIVE, OR PEOPLE WON'T WANT TO LOOK AT HER FACE

https://www.newsweek.com/dalai-lama-female-successor-attractive-ugly-people-wont-want-look-1446222

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This week I am joined by my friend, Tara Hahn. First, Tara talks about life in and out of her band and I tell you about my visit to Galaxy's Edge. Next, Tara tells me about her love for Disneyland trash cans and we discuss our general love of the Magic Kingdom. We also spend time chatting about a recent supreme court ruling on a World War 1 memorial. Our last topic is Target's policy on breastfeeding in their stores. We also play a song from Tara's band, Half Past Two. We play their version Somebody That I Use To Know.

News.....

1.) Supreme Court upholds cross on public land in Maryland

https://apnews.com/6157d29563584c35a2adf6a004f89117

2.) Target hits the bullseye with policy allowing moms to breastfeed 'wherever'.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.today.com/today/amp/tdna156667

This week I am joined by my friend, Richard Iconoclast. First, Richard and I mess up the intro, Richard updates us on his life and we give you a brief history of Matt Vest vs His Friends. Next, I tell you five things I've learn over the past 199 episodes and we talk about a Pastor that prayed for The President. We spend the last half hour discussing past X-Men films and the newest, Dark Phoenix. Join us for some good conversation and some good laughs.

Here is the news story for this week:

1.) Trump's visit to a Virginia church after mass shooting left some congregants 'hurt.' The pastor says he didn't mean to 'endorse' the President

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/06/04/politics/trump-church-virginia-beach-shooting-pastor-letter/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3UnwVatBkk6tiOfOJfuYVtBjbcreZjQvByQSPPcVKC_bk9uKFm6Lhp7wI

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Here is the Spotify Playlist, Jamming with Friends:

https://open.spotify.com/user/mattvfriends/playlist/1FQLUGv5PJaNltfKfLpK20?si=vVBnR3GGTyqYfcX4spyt5Q&fbclid=IwAR3jYLhSyGizKDPq1JBgKMX9bLDLXErqDEwhffpIpR01rP_S71FCWgBAAnE