In this Holiday Spectacular, Matt catches listeners up on life since the Halloween Special—settling into NYC, solo traveling to London, and navigating dating in a new city.

He reads listener-submitted Holiday Scaries, covering everything from hooking up with your crush at the holiday party and surviving Christmas shopping to handling political differences with family once the wine starts flowing.

Matt also talks about the importance of gay representation in TV, how one very hot show unexpectedly got him into hockey, and how coming out helped him stop people-pleasing and care less about internet opinions and hate comments.

The episode wraps with updates on The 29 Project and a preview of what’s coming in Season 2 of The Scaries Podcast.

Matt and his resident twink/BFF Billy Duke are back from the dead for a special out-of-season Scaries episode filled with horror stories, costume changes, and way too many tequila shots. From listener-submitted scaries to Matt’s own coming-out horror stories, nothing is off-limits. It’s spooky, it’s messy, and it’s the unhinged Halloween special you didn’t know you needed — complete with ghosts, gays, and good tequila. 

In the Season One finale, Matt unpacks what it really means to start over—moving to a new city, navigating breakups and open relationships, and finding comfort in your own company. From adjusting to life post-move in NYC to embracing independence, he shares the lessons and mindset shifts that have shaped this chapter. Plus, a look ahead at what’s coming for Season Two of The Scaries Podcast.

The Batchelder Brothers (Chad and Sammy) join Matt on the couch for an unhinged mix of dating disasters, family confessions, and career chaos. Together they tackle Scaries like: a date having a heart attack, accidentally sending a nude to the family group chat, an ex getting a face tattoo after a breakup, and the ultimate debate—eating ass on the first date. Plus, they open up about how growing up with sisters shaped them, share job interview advice, and even weigh in on what happens when your boss ends up pregnant.

Who said dating has to be scary? This episode comes straight from the Banners Bachelor singles event, where the drinks were flowing, the crowd was buzzing, and love (or at least situationships) was in the air. Guests from the audience share their Sunday Scaries—ranging from awkward hookups to growing up in a cult—and help prove that no topic is off limits. It’s your all-access pass to the chaos, laughs, and romance of Boston’s most unforgettable singles night.

In this episode, Matt shares the story of how he went from being the son of first-generation Italian immigrants—both entrepreneurs themselves—to carving his own path from a top university into a corporate career at PepsiCo. Along the way, he learned the ins and outs of brand management and intrapreneurship inside Fortune 500 companies, but something was missing.

Matt opens up about how starting a side hustle alongside his 9-to-5 turned into the spark that changed everything, eventually giving him the confidence to quit his job and pursue social media and podcasting full time. He also reflects on how his coming-out journey intersected with finding passion and purpose, and why building a career around what you love, what you’re good at, and what financially sustains you is the ultimate form of freedom.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in your job, dreaming about your own side hustle, or searching for work that truly fulfills you, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways to help you take the leap.

This week’s episode is extra sweaty—recorded live at Ritual Social Wellness Club. Four guests pulled straight from the crowd join in to share their Sunday Scaries and help answer them. From two-year-long situationships to boyfriends with tragic guitar obsessions to men peeing the bed after a hookup, nothing is off-limits. Plus, a look at Ritual as a sweaty, healthier alternative to meeting people at the club. Hydrate for this one—you’ll need it.

In this milestone 20th episode, Matt reflects on the past six months of The Scaries podcast and shares how social media played a pivotal role in his coming out journey. He recounts the first person he ever came out to, the moment he downloaded Grindr for the first time, and how that led to an avalanche of positive life changes. Plus, he talks about his upcoming move to New York City—why he's making the leap and what this next chapter means. Tune in for real talk, personal reflections, and a look at the exciting changes ahead.

This week, Matt is joined by Dancing with the Stars pro and TikTok sensation Ezra Sosa for a conversation that twirls between heartfelt and hilarious. Ezra opens up about coming out to a deeply religious family, growing up Mormon, and finding freedom through dance. They dive into ballroom drama, showmances, the icks only dancers understand, and the power of embracing your truth. Plus, Matt finally learns how to salsa (kind of).

Matt hosts the first-ever Scaries live show at The Tall Ship in Boston with The Handle Bar—and the chaos did not disappoint. With help from his childhood bestie (🌹), he dives into your wildest dating and situationship questions in real time. From hot takes to honest advice, no question was off limits. Plus, some hilarious crowd stories and spontaneous submissions.