This week I am joined by my friend, Karen Roberts. First, Karen tells us what she has been up to. Next, we talk about how in age of streaming music, our listening habits have changed. Then we discuss the upcoming documentary, Leaving Neverland. We wonder if the allegations against Micheal Jackson should lead us to stop listening to his music. Lastly, we talk about Brie Larson's comments on diversity.

News Links:

1.) “Leaving Neverland" director says Michael Jackson’s views are "strongly represented" in explosive documentary

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michael-jackson-leaving-neverland-documentary-director-dan-reed/

2.) Captain Marvel: Brie Larson Didn't Need to Clarify Her Diversity Comments

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbr.com/captain-marvel-brie-larson-didnt-need-clarify-diversity-comments/amp/

Where to find the podcast:

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/mattvfriends

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/mattvest21

This week I am joined by my wife, Megan Vest. First, we tell you about our week and what I did for my Birthday. Next, Megan tells you about her upcoming Hysterectomy and why she's having it. We also tell you about our journey to have our own biological children.Next, we chat about a Colorado sporting goods store who's owner stopped selling Nike sportswear after the Colin Kaepernick ad. We also share our thoughts on the new Cardi B and Bruno Mars song, Please Me.

This week I am joined by my friend Whitney Gilliard. First, Whitney tells us about her company and some ways we can help kids in foster care. Next, we chat about our kids and the things they teach us. We answer the question, is there a movie, singer, band or other kind of entertainment that people might be surprised that you like? We also talk about what Liam Neeson said during an interview. Lastly, we discuss a public figure who misquoted the Bible.

Whitney's Company:

https://www.gilliardandcompany.org

Here are the news articles for this episode:

1. Liam Neeson Addresses That Controversial Interview Where He Admitted He Wanted to Kill a Black Man

http://mag.time.com/cD6jUCv

2. Nancy Pelosi’s Favorite Bible Verse Doesn’t Appear to Actually Be in the Bible, Per Se

https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/politics-culture/nancy-pelosis-favorite-bible-verse-doesnt-appear-to-actually-be-in-the-bible-per-se/

Where to find the podcast:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/mattvfriends

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/mattvest

This week I am joined my friend, Steve Johns. Steve and I chat about making podcasts and what podcasts we like to listen to. Next, we give our thoughts on Weezer's new album of covers and we talk about other famous cover songs. We also talk about White House press secretary, Sarah Sanders, and her comments on God wanting Donald Trump to become president. Lastly, we discuss the new Batman movie coming in 2021, a Fast and Furious spin off and Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Podcast Notes:

Question of the week.

What do you think of Weezer’s new album of covers?

https://nerdist.com/weezer-surprise-album-covers/

News....

1.) God 'wanted Donald Trump to become president,' Sarah Sanders says

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/2727530002

2.)’The Batman' to fly in 2021 without Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2019/01/30/batman-coming-2021-no-ben-affleck/2727921002/

Hobbs and Shaw Trailer:

https://youtu.be/5Lxu75r3-kI

Where to find the podcast:

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/mattvfriends

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/mattvest21

This week I am joined my friend, Lindsey Smith. On this episode we discuss our feelings of being overwhelmed by social media, other peoples expectations and the stuff in our homes. We also answer the question, how do you decide what you share on social media? We also chat about Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and a quote from ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu.

Here are the articles for this episode:

Marie Kondo Now Has a Reality Show: Netflix’s ‘Tidying Up’

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/02/style/marie-kondo-netflix.html

Quote of the week.

500 BCE. Lao Tzu--

“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”

Where to find the podcast:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/mattvfriends

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/mattvest21

This week I am joined my friend, Lindsey Smith. On this episode we discuss our feelings of being overwhelmed by social media, other peoples expectations and the stuff in our homes. We also answer the question, how do you decide what you share on social media? We also chat about Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and a quote from ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu.

Here are the articles for this episode:

Marie Kondo Now Has a Reality Show: Netflix’s ‘Tidying Up’

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/02/style/marie-kondo-netflix.html

Quote of the week.

500 BCE. Lao Tzu--

“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”

Where to find the podcast:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/mattvfriends

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/mattvest21

This week I am joined my friend, Lindsey Smith. On this episode we discuss our feelings of being overwhelmed by social media, other peoples expectations and the stuff in our homes. We also answer the question, how do you decide what you share on social media? We also chat about Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and a quote from ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu.

Here are the articles for this episode:

Marie Kondo Now Has a Reality Show: Netflix’s ‘Tidying Up’

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/02/style/marie-kondo-netflix.html

Quote of the week.

500 BCE. Lao Tzu--

“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”

Where to find the podcast:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/mattvfriends

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/mattvest21

It's the first episode of 2019 and I am joined by my friend, Emily Fuentes. First, Emily and tell you about what we did over the holidays. Next we discuss what Hannah Gadsby said about 'Good Men'. Then we talk about the new Gillette Razor commercial and 'Toxic Masculinity'. Lastly, we discuss what took place between a Native American vet and a group of pro-life teenagers.

Here are the links for this episode:

Question of the week:

What is Hannah Gadsby talking about?

https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5c0936a5e4b0bf813ef4d606

News.......

1.) Gillette Makes Waves With Controversial New Ad Highlighting 'Toxic Masculinity'

http://time.com/5503156/gillette-razors-toxic-masculinity/?xid=time_socialflow_facebook&utm_campaign=time&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com

2. Students in 'MAGA' hats mock indigenous elder, demonstrators in Washington

https://abc7.com/politics/boys-in-maga-hats-mock-indigenous-elder-in-dc-video/5097427/

Where to find the podcast:

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/mattvfriends

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/mattvest21

This week I am joined by my wife, Megan Vest. We spend most our time revisiting some of this years episodes. Megan picked a few to highlight and asked me about my thoughts on the episodes. We also share some of our personal highlights from this past year.

Episodes we discussed:

1. Ep.157-Foster Caring.

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HDTsmSF4

2. Ep.165-The Stacey Velasquez Story.

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HrdN5Dc4

3. Ep.172-That's What She Said.

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H6TYYR14

4. Ep.173-173-Thats What She Said Too.

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H12M9bR4

Where to find the podcast:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvfriends

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mattvest21

This week I am joined by my wife, Megan Vest. We spend most our time revisiting some of this years episodes. Megan picked a few to highlight and asked me about my thoughts on the episodes. We also share some of our personal highlights from this past year.

Episodes we discussed:

1. Ep.157-Foster Caring.

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HDTsmSF4

2. Ep.165-The Stacey Velasquez Story.

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HrdN5Dc4

3. Ep.172-That's What She Said.

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H6TYYR14

4. Ep.173-173-Thats What She Said Too.

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H12M9bR4

Where to find the podcast:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvfriends

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mattvest21