Productive Conversations with Matt Brown

Calm, Cool, and Collective. That is what my guy Gabe Yeefoon is. The fact that he came on to bless us with an incredible appearance just shows how awesome this young man is. Me and him shared a lot great memories, told a lot of hilarious stories, and i just had an amazing experience talking to my buddy. We talk about how he got into working for a law firm and where that is taking him personally and professionally, we geek out on Stand Up Comedians, we talk about his time growing up in The Bronx, we talk about all the times we got lit in college and all the fun we had there, he gives us some special advice at the end (2:16)

*** We also have a very special ending to the podcast. Gabe has a special message for a special someone that you will most definitely want to check out at the end of this show…..*** (1:35:40)

- We get into Gabe’s Post-Grad life, how he’s adapted to becoming an adult, managing living in the pandemic, what he misses about college. (2:57)
- Me and Gabe get into how he got his first job out of college and how he got into working at a law firm. We find out of if and when he is considering going to law school, the toll one can have working at a law firm, but also how rewarding can be as well. We also get into the immense growth personally he has had since becoming a legal assistant. (6:34)
- Gabe then tells me if court-room dramas/legal drams accurately portrays what it is like to work at a law firm. (13:50)
- Me and Gabe the Geek out on The Sopranos (SPOILERS!) (18:49)
- Gabe then tells me about his Bronx roots. He talks about growing up in The Bronx, the lessons he learned growing up in -Morris and Cortona Park, and what he appreciates about the borough. We also get into the best food from The BX and some of the best spots to hang out. (25:31)
- We get into an honest talk about stand up comedians. We talk about which stand-ups were fans of, who to look out for, and we remember the great Bernie Mac. We also geek out on Dave Chappelle and Eddie Murphy (30:07)
- Gabe tells me about some of the most horrible movies he has seen lately. We then talk about other horrible movies we have seen and wish we had our time back. (41:10)
- We also get into food that is HORRIBLE. We also get into an honest conversation about Fast Food restaurants. (45:55)
- Me and Gabe then go back to memory lane and talk about our time going to insane college parties and the Hartford bar scene in college. We also talk about our Spring Fling weekends (54:32)
- We then talk about concerts. We talk about who we want to see and what the best concerts we have been to already. (1:02:04)
- Gabe then tells me some of the craziest things he saw at the Uhart Village Apartments, Fraternity formal stories, Fraternity Open Parties and Socials, and the Freshmen complex stories (1:06:34)
- Matt and Gabe reminisce about Matt’s 2001 Ford Ranger he drove in college and how that car became the car of Theta Chi at Uhart. (1:23:56)
- We then talk about old fraternity houses. Oh boy they were something else. (1:26:43)
- Gabe talks about the time he went to Norwalk and what he planning to do this Winter (1:29:53)
- Gabe then gives us some positive reinforcement to end the podcast (1:31:22)

BUT WAIT!!!!!! THERE IS MORE!!!!!
- Gabe has a special message for a special someone to end the show. I have to say, it is very wholesome….. (1:35:40)

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Great moments are born from great opportunity. Thats what we have here today. The Pit Podcast and The Productive Conversation Podcast hosts come together for ONE OF THE GREATEST PODCASTS OF ALL TIME!!! I have Chris Murawski and Anthony Granchelli aka the face of Ted Alley Entertainment and the co-hosts of "The Pit" podcast and OH MAN THIS WAS ELECTRIFYING ON ALL LEVELS! This podcast was entertaining, funny on all levels, inspiring, and just out right joyful. It was fun for the host and guests. Most importantly, it is a fun podcast for the audience. We talk about how The Pit and Ted Alley Entertainment was established, movies (and lots of them), childhood TV shows, church shenanigans, high school, dreams & aspirations, crazy bar and party stories, and much much more… There is a portion of the podcast where we just do celebrity impressions and impressions of people we know locally. Every single story shared in this podcast is absolutely incredible. I promise to my audience, as I am writing this copy, you will be smiling through out the show… (2:34)

- We begin by talking about the origins of Ted Alley Entertainment. How did it all come together? What was the reason to start it? and How did they come up with the name, Ted Alley Entertainment. (4:46)
- We then discuss the origin story of “The Pit” Podcast. (9:54)
- We then start talking about Larry David and the importance of collaboration (14:33)
- We then chat about the movies we discovered in 2020 and we talk about our favorite actors right now (17:20)
- Matt, Chris, and Anthony talk about how Robert Pattinson is the best actor working right now, we talk about the best YouTube Channels, The Office, and we debate whether Nicholas Cage’s acting is deep or dumb (32:39)
- We then talk about the Rugrats, SpongeBob, and suttle adult jokes in Spongebob (34:20)
- We then talk about more shows from our childhood from the late 90s and Early 00s. Plus we play a clip of a young Adam Scott in Boy Meets World to play (40:43)
- We then complain about Gym Hardos and how annoying they are. (45:51)
- Anthony tells us one of the funniest hotel party stories we have ever heard (47:37)
- Matt then tells the guys his intense night out in Stamford and Port Chester and then another hillarious night our at the East Village of Manhattan (51:03)
- We then get into our time at St.Jerome’s Church. We discuss the times when we would make Church and Youth Group fun and all the shenanigans we did while going to church. (56:55)
- **CHECK THIS OUT!!!!! Chris and Anthony then start doing celebrity impressions and impressions of people in Norwalk. (I haven’t laughed this hard in years) (1:06:24)**
- We then get into our favorite teachers from Norwalk High School. The shenanigans we put them through and how we are inspired by some of them to this day (1:20:07)
- We talk about Tommy Brown and how he lead NHS Football to much success this Fall and hopefully again in the Spring (1:28:56)
- We then talk about movies that straight up suck, Charlie Chaplain Movies, and why people need to give Foreign-Language Films a Chance! (1:31:19)
- The 3 of us then talk the Rotten Tomatoes Meter, is it accurate? We also talk about Film Criticism and Film Podcasts (1:36:34)
- We then talk about how a Norwalk Native became a Barstool Smokeshow and the controversy that followed it. Plus we chat about other Norwalk Natives who have gone viral (1:39:52)
- What has been grinding Anthony and Chris’s Gears Lately? (1:44:16)
- As we recorded this on Election Night 2020, we then touch on the Election and the anticipated changes that are coming. - Plus we chat about the first guest to ever pull out of an episode of the Prod. Conversations Podcast after it was recorded and the reaction that caused. (1:46:38)
- We all then talk about NYC commuting and my guest’s California aspirations. We then share stories from when we went to Los Angeles (1:55:07)
- We then talk about our Dream Podcast Guests. (Plus we geek out on Conan O’Brein) (2:01:46)
- We also geek out about Vince Gilligan and we talk the Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul Universe (SPOILERS!) (2:07:58)
- Then it was Time to talk Sopranos! (SPOILERS!) (2:13:40)
- We then end the show with The Proust Questionnaire (2:17:32)

HERE IS A LIST OF ALL THE IMPRESSIONS DONE DURING THE PODCAST:
- Nick Lampman from Norwalk (1:04:17)
- Mike Powers from Norwalk (1:09:00)
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (1:09:45)
- President Donald Trump (1:09:58)
- Captain Jack Sparrow (1:10:29)
- Jessie Pinkman from Breaking Bad (1:10:38)
- Walter White from Breaking Bad (1:11:13)
- Joe Rogan (1:12:18)
- Jerry Seinfeld (1:12:36)
- Kendrick Lamar (1:13:16)
- NBA Play-By-Play Ernie Johnson and Mike Green (1:13:34)
- Shaq (1:14:12)
- Matthew Mcconaughey (1:14:30)
- Peter Griffin from Family Guy (1:14:46)
- Marge Simpson from The Simpsons (1:14:53)
- Herb From Family Guy (1:15:18)
- President Richard Nixon (1:15:54)
- President Bill Clinton (1:16:15)
- President George W. Bush (1:16:30)
- Charles Barkley (1:17:18)
- Joe Exotic (1:18:21)
- Stephen A. Smith (1:19:00)
- Sam Kinison (1:19:38)
- Quintin Tarantino (1:20:35)
- Tony Soprano and AJ Soprano from The Sopranos (1:22:04)
- Paulie Walnuts from The Sopranos (2:14:54)

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This podcast is gonna get a lot of laughs and smiles. On a special Tuesday edition of The Productive Conversation Podcast, I brought in my long time and great friend from college, the world famous Julia Borges. Julia is rising up in the world of finance and had quiet an impact on the University of Hartford social community and me and her had a lot of laughs, went down memory lane, and it was a dope experience having her on the show. From talking about hilarious, awkward, and entertaining Uhart memories, seeing our friends getting married, how she is dealing with Tom Brady becoming a success in Tampa, New York vs. Boston sports debates, talking about famous people who are our age, NYC vs. Boston vs. Hartford bar scenes, and much much more… (2:22)

- Julia starts the podcast by telling me what Work From Home has been like for her this year in the state of Massachusetts, what she was up to during the quarantine and how she managed and reacted to it (3:06)
- We talk about some of our favorite tv shows and meeting one of the stars of one of our favorite TV shows (6:41)
- We then talk about Soft-Spoken people, we talk about our friend Brad Finn (8:45)
- We then talk about how some of our mutual friends from Uhart would hide pets on the on-campus apartments (12:32)
- Julia and I then reminisce about the infamous “Village” apartments at the University of Hartford (14:56)
- Matt tells Julia about the time his high school had a real life “Gossip Girl”, Formspring, and Facebook (17:21)
- We then chat about our friends getting engaged and weddings (21:16)
- We then talk about Matt’s famous Grad party in the Summer of 2017 and we encourage people to have more parties (33:28)
- We then discuss Matt Brown’s New York City aspirations (35:00)
- Then Julia and I have quiet the Boston vs. New York Sports teams debate, how her teams and city had a great decade of winning, what it is like for her to see Tom Brady have success in Tampa and Mookie Betts winning a World Series in Los Angeles (39:11)
- Julia then tells me about her favorite Boston athletes and some rom- coms, thrillers, superhero, and oscar worthy movies we’ve seen recently (spoilers!) (44:59)
- We then discuss what we search on YouTube, what we’ve been binging, and Matt’s awkward gym story on the treadmill (54:13)
- Matt and Julia then talk about Tiger King and we talk about Zoo culture (59:53)
- Julia and I then get into talking about Tik Tok and we talk about Norwalk native’s the DaMilio's (1:03:14)
- We then discuss what to do when you see famous people and we talk about what it is like percieving celebrities who are around our age and younger (1:07:33)
- When then discuss John Mulaney and Julia tells us a hilarious John Mulaney interaction she had. We also talk about Larry David, the show Friends, and other TV related things (1:16:00)
- We talk about old high school teachers and Matt talks about a high school teacher he would go back and forth with (1:23:59)
- We then talk about Howard Stern, how Julia can’t stand him and I admire him (1:28:19)
- Julia and Matt go back to memory lane and talk about the crazy college bar nights at Uhart and we chat about NYC and Boston Bars. (1:35:08)
- Julia and Matt then talk about Spring Fling, and all the fun, awkward, and pleasantly memories from those weekends (1:43:11)
- Julia then asks Matt some hard hitting and honest questions (1:45:09)
- We end the podcast with Julia telling us the last time she laughed really hard, Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park stories, and when she met Yankees superstar Aaron Judge (2:04:04)

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I love talking to the future and the future is bright with this man. I have my buddy Jacob Unger on the podcast today. From quiet kid to a star at The University of Hartford, Jacob Unger really has grown into quiet the young man and words can’t describe how proud I am to see his growth. And he really stepped up to the podcast today and we had a lot of laughs and good times. From talking about living in the mid west, to being a field executive for the Theta Chi National Fraternity, how he got his famous nickname at Uhart, the UFC, the Jets, the Yankees, we geeked out on Sacha Baron Cohen and other comedians, and we have plenty of more where that came from (2:46)

- We get into what his final few months of his college experience was like, how COVID took away his final semester, and how he got a job as a field executive for the Theta Chi fraternity (3:58).
- Jacob tells me what it is like to relocate from the East Coast to the Mid-West, what adjustments he had to make, and what his first job out of college as a field executive has been like (5:12).
- Me and Jacob then talk share Theta Chi Fraternity Presidents Conference stories. (15:34)
- Jacob then talks to me about breaking Greek Life Stereotypes and what has to be done to improve Fraternities and Sororities perception. (23:06)
- HOW DID JACOB GET THE NICKNAME "PLUNGER?” (25:50)
- Jacob and I talk about his favorite sports teams, we talk about the NBA, college basketball including our alma mater the University of Hartford college basketball. We also discussed the UFC and when Matt met Dana White in Boston  (29:14)
- We also discussed the UFC and when Matt met Dana White in Boston  (33:28)
- We then discuss the horrendous New York Jets and we talk about what the hell they are gonna do. (39:43)
- Jacob and I then get into a deep talk about the New York Yankees and what they should do in the offseason (55:20).
- We talk about baseball analytics and how they are running baseball. (1:00:50)
- Jacob and I then talk about Borat, comedy movies, and scary movies. Plus, what movie scarred Jacob so much that he had to call his parents? (1:06:42)
- Me and Plunge then geek on Sacha Baron Cohen, Eric Andre, and other comedians (1:19:03)
- Jacob ends the podcast with a wholesome and profound message (1:27:00)

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Here is Matt's special emergency podcast where Matt gives his initial reaction to Joe Biden being elected as the 46 President of the United States of America.

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He is another bright young man who has pulled off the American Dream! This bright young man is no other than Kevon Cowan. Born in Jamaica, then moved to the Bronx when he was 12 and as he grew up in New York City then Westchester County, NY and is now residing in Fairfield County, CT, my man is quiet the sophisticated individual. Kevon and I had a podcast that was both very deep and it had a lot of laughs. He talks about his experience immigrating to the United States as a kid and learning how to be an American kid and teenager and how his experiences growing up turned him into a great adult in this country. Kevon also shares some spoken word poetry he wrote, he talks about aspiring to be a writer, we talk about dating, soccer, who is the best rapper in the world, and many other topics! We also get quiet juicy with our Kohls stories and he has some very great advice anyone can agree with. (3:16)

- Kevon blesses us with some spoken word poetry to start the podcast (5:00)
- Kevon tells us why he aspirations to be a writer and whats the difference between young writers and young social media influencers (9:12)
- Kevon then tells us how he’s managed the craziness of 2020 (12:29)
- Kevon then tells us his story of immigrating to the United States from Jamaica, how he adjusted to America life and adjusted to the cultural shock of being in a new place, and how he adjusted to a whole new world. We also talk American foods and Jamaican Foods (14:30)
- Kevon then talks about his latest trip to Jamaica, what are the best drinks from that area, and one of its famous crops (18:59)
- Kevon and I then talk about dating in this world and the lessons we’ve learned from dating (21:23)
- Kevon and I then talk about Soccer. We talk Kevon’s favorite team, the best soccer teams overall and who are the best soccer players to watch (26:15)
- Kevon and I then start talking music, which type of music we like, Kevon tells me about British Grim music, music trends, who are the best rappers, who are the worst rappers, (30:05)
- What grinds Kevon’s gears right now? What pisses him off (34:29)
- Matt and Kevon then talk about Karma, good advice, and bad advice we have gotten, plus we have an interesting chat on people who stoop down to be attractive (36:33)
- We then talk about different cultures coming together, (43:02)
- We then chat about the intolerance of people and how people should be more empathetic then intolerant (44:18)
- We then get into the negative hate on social media (46:49)
- We then talk about what makes Kevon happy! (48:15)
- What is Kevon binging right now? (48:25)
- Matt gives his epic Breaking Bad watch plea (51:32)
- Kevon then asks Matt about his biggest motivations and the people who personally and professionally influence him the most (54:21)
- Matt then asks Kevon about his biggest influences (1:02:47)
- Kevon and Matt then talk about Cancel Culture (1:05:45)
- Kevon tells me about a time he really broke it down at a party in Jamaica (1:11:36)
- Kevon and I then share various New York City stories and memories (1:12:54)
- Kevon tells me the last time he laughed really hard (1:15:27)
- Kevon and I then tell juicy stories from working at Kohls (1:17:18)
- Kevon ends the podcast with some profound advice (1:20:20)

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What an interesting and hilarious fella I have joining me on the Productive Conversations Podcast. Jose Rivera joins me today. I have known Jose for many years, first met a Kohls and we’ve been in touch ever since. One of my favorite things about Jose is all the stories this guy has and I brought him on the podcast to share some of these stories with the listeners. From talking about hanging out with the cast of Entourage, to the casino life, to wild stories that take place in a movie theater or bar, plus we throw in some conspiracy theory chat while were at it, this is a great productive conversation with Jose and it was one great time chopping it up with him. (2:35)

This is how it went down:
- We talk Casino life and what we like to play and do there (3:17)
- We then talked about how our 2020s have been going, talking pandemic, and when we think we will head back to normal (5:22)
- Jose then tells me about the time he smoked weed with Woody Harrelson (14:44)
- Jose then talks about hanging out with the cast of Entourage (16:57)
- Me and Jose then talk FOOD! What are the best foods and where to get them in Norwalk (21:38)
- Jose talks about running a Pizza Hut in Norwalk (26:05)
- We then talk about concerts and when we are going to them again, plus Stimulus Package talk, and anticipating Election results (30:55)
- We then start talking conspiracy theories (43:30)
- We then discuss New York Yankees baseball, the Houston Astros cheating scandal, and PEDs (59:07)
- We then share bar stories, crazy things that happened to us at sporting events, and what dream sporting events to we wish we can go to (1:05:09)
- Jose talks about meeting Yankees GM Brain Cashmen (1:10:58)
- We talk about the future of podcasting going forward (1:12:28)
- Jose then tells me one WILD story that took place at a movie theater (1:14:53)

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Very intelligent, very well spoken, my first guest on this edition of the Production Conversation podcast is none other than Kevin Schaffer. I was very impressed by this bright young man and we had a lot to debate and discuss and it was a great time the whole way. (4:45)

It went down like this….
Kevin does what any college student does, tell me his major and what he plans to do with it. (5:35)
Kevin describes why he identifies as a conservative/young republican and what it is like having that ideology in a liberal state and university (7:28)
Kevin explains more in detail on how handles the criticism he gets for his political views and how hard it is to be judged by other people because of his views, including when it comes to difficulty dating and maintaining friendships (9:44)
This is what Kevin has to say for anyone who judges him to be a conversative (11:32)
Kevin then talks about President Donald J. Trump, his rhetoric, his views on how he’s done in office and what he would like to see him do differently (17:26)
Kevin then gives his views on Joe Biden. He talks about some of the things he has said and his actions and how he would react if Biden gets elected President. (27:52)
Me and Kevin then have an honest conversation about how awful the New York Giants and New York Jets have been, what both franchises need to do to improve, the players we like and dislike, the recent and future drafts, the popular coaching candidates, and we discuss other stories around the NFL (31:49)
Kevin and I then get into a discusses about the Mets and Yankees and what changes those teams must do (1:03:54)
Kevin then talks to me about his New York Islanders and what he is excited to see with their bright future (1:15:06)
Me and Kevin then share/compare stories and experiences being in the Theta Chi Fraternity at the University of Hartford (1:16:30)

After I spoke with Kevin, I then brought back Ryan Page to discuss his perspective on why people should vote Blue in this Election and why he thinks Joe Biden should be the President of the United States. (1:43:00)

I then give one more message to the audience about the election. (2:10:59)

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What a life this man has lived so far! What a story! What a journey! I have the great Bleydar on the podcast. After recording with this guy, I immediately said WOW, this man has had quiet the journey and always persevered. Bleydar is a refugee Born in Albania, immigrated to Greece due to War, then immigrated to the United States among more tragedy, Bleydar is a person worth looking up to and being inspired by. Even with all the unfair things life threw at him and his family, he never gave up, he always pushed, and he overcame the obstacles. He is now a proud American citizen and I was blessed to have him come in and tell me his life story. (2:41) This is how it went down…

- I first show Bleydar my skill of reciting the Greek Alphabet (4:50)
- Bleydar then tells me about what it is like to grow up in Greece (5:37)
- Bleydar explains his process immigrating from Greece to the United States, what that experience and process was like, settling in the Bronx, and why he decided to immigrate to America in the first place (6:39)
- Bleydar then tells me about what it was like going to school in Bronx for the first time (9:48)
- Bleydar then talks about moving to New Jersey and his first jobs in America (17:07)
- Bleydar talks about what he sees with the Pandemic taking over New York City (21:10)
- Bleydar then reviews New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio and how he’s been doing lately for his city. (23:11)
- We talk about the importance of believing in yourself and having dreams and goals (25:50)
- Bleydar then talks about when he became an American citizen (29:12)
- Bleydar then tells us what American-born citizens should know from an immigrant (30:22)
- Why should you be thankful everyday? Me and Bleydar talk about people who are always positive despite the obstacles (33:13)
- Bleydar then talks about overcoming discrimination and oppression in Greece (38:08)
- Bleydar tells me about his INSANE trip to Niagra Falls and Canada (41:28)
- Bleydar then tells me how he learned English (47:29)
- Bleydar then begins to tell his story about immigrating from Albania to Greece during war. He talks about how him and his family ran from Albania on foot and how that lead to him and his family getting arrested running through the mountains of Greece, try to make a run for a better life. (49:59)
- Bleydar then talks about him and his family’s second attempt to immigrate to Greece after his family was released from jail and deported. (53:33)
- He then tells me about the man who saved him and his families life (54:59)
- Bleydar then talks about living in a cabin in the woods with his family for months on his way to getting to Greece (58:08)
- We talk the importance of helping each other out. (1:01:36)
- After Bleydar talks about his immigration story, I ask him what it is like seeing how spoiled and selfish people can be in this country. (1:03:48)
- Me and Bleydar then talk about Soccer. He tells me His favorite team. (1:15:18)
- Can soccer get big in the USA? Bleydar explains (1:17:38)
- Bleydar talks about why he only swims in Pools (1:19:38)
- Bleydar then ends the podcast by telling me his favorite foods and trying to eat different foods (1:21:20)

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Nothing beats talking to someone who you are proud of. My guest on the Productive Conversation Podcast today is Norwalk High School's starting Quarterback on Varsity and he happens to be my youngest brother. Tommy Brown is here! (3:27)

This is how it went down...

Tommy discusses the current 7 on 7 touch football season, what the rest of the Fall is going to look like, and what to expect regarding a Spring season. (4:20)
Tommy speaks on the immense support he has gotten this Fall and his appreciation for it (6:05)
Tommy discusses adjusting from 11 on 11 contact football to 7 on 7 touch. (6:57)
We then hear about Tommy’s transformation from a linemen to Quarterback. (8:55)
Tommy then reveals his biggest influence at Quarterback (10:53)
What other sports does Tommy like? (14:32)
Lebron talk! (15:10)
Tommy then tells us his other interests besides football (16:21)
Tommy then tells us what it is like to be a Senior in High School during the COVID-19 Pandemic (17:34)
We talk recruitment, the college process, and what it is like to get ready for college during the pandemic (19:11)
What is it like being in a senior in high school in general in 2020? (21:21)
We talking video games (22:32)
What is Tommy binging? (26:32)
We then talk comedy! (28:48)
Tommy and Matt then tell their favorite high school stories (30:20)
We talk what makes good high school teachers (36:48)
I ask Tommy what can people do to help high schoolers develop into better people? (40:33)
Tommy tells us his most influential teachers (41:24)
Tommy tells us one of his secret talents (42:18)
What is the best food according to Tommy? (42:54)
Tommy shows love to his teammates (43:51)
What are Tommy’s goals for the future? (45:16)

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