The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the wisdom of Lao Tzu, and a promise from Matt's daughter - Sofia.
A gentle reminder that we are stronger than we think... no matter what life throws at us.
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Theme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings
Puff the Magic Dragon and the timeless art of staying young at heart.
Because wonder doesn’t wrinkle... and possibility never gets old.
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Reinvention isn’t optional... it’s essential. In this episode, inspired by David Bowie, we explore how endings become beginnings, how fear turns into growth, and why the beauty of life is found in our ability to keep evolving.
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What thoughts do you fall asleep with - peace, or panic? Wayne Dyer, Carl Jung, and Bob Marley all remind us of the same truth: our thoughts shape our reality. In this episode, Matt explores the input/output of the mind and how it shapes our lives.
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R.E.M., Seneca, Mariah Carey, and the reminder we all need: nobody is immune to struggle. Hurt doesn’t mean we’re broken... it means we’re human. And sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is admit it, feel it, and remember we’re not alone.
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Sometimes the loudest possibility is found in the quietest place ... inside ourselves. This episode is a meditation of affirmations, each ending with a reminder: That’s what’s possible today.
From shelter in the storm to childlike wonder, resilience, love, and courage, let these words be a rhythm you can return to whenever you need grounding.
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What if the Universe is trying to tell us something? Sometimes it’s angel numbers. Sometimes it’s a dime. And sometimes… it’s a lonely little petunia reminding us that we're not alone. All we have to do is listen.
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Boredom isn’t the enemy... it’s the gift. The gift of stepping off the merry-go-round, of meeting our thoughts without fear, and finding the quiet possibility waiting within.
Solitude, Lennon, and the art of being beautifully bored.
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"Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear."
What if reinvention is less about changing who you are and more about uncovering who you’ve been all along? What if that fear you’re feeling is just the doorway to what’s possible today?
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Talking Heads. Paradise. Tree huggers. How finding discipline for the soul might just bring you home.
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A gust of wind. Leonard Cohen. And the quiet magic of finding light through the cracks. What if falling apart is just falling into place?
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Burnout. A wake-up call. A folk tale. A drive-thru named Hope.
This one’s about slowing down… and choosing which wolf to feed.
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A note. A first concert. A rock star.
A moment of pure belief... before the noise of life.
When anything was possible... and why it still is.
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A Sucker for Possibility is a short-form podcast about staying playful in a world that wants to age us. Hosted by actor & musician Matt Wells, each episode is a small dose of big feelings; stories, lyrics, memories, and quotes - all delivered in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea or coffee. This isn’t a self-help formula. It’s not a hustle mantra. It’s a journey. A gentle reminder that you don’t need to become someone new… you just need to remember who you were before the noise. Because believing in something beautiful doesn’t make you foolish. It just makes you a sucker. The best kind.
Thanks for listening,
Matt
*Theme song: "Fire" by Séan McCann*
P.S. If you dug what "Good Things with Matt Wells" was all about then I think this new adventure will connect with you. Same vibe. Different approach. I'm leaving all back episodes in the archives for anyone who wants to check out those interviews.
A very special Season 2 finale episode with writer, director, and musician Romeo Candido who produced many of the MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic interviews that Matt recalls here each week. Romeo talks to Matt about joining the cast of Miss Saigon as a 19 year old, his Newfoundland roots by way of the Philippines, and how despite making feature films and writing, directing, and producing countless hours of television over the past 20 plus years....music is his truest form of expression. Matt and Romeo also reminisce about that time in Nashville they sang around a campfire with 80's pop star Tiffany.
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Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.
Legendary comedian and actor Scott Thompson talks to Matt about his time with the groundbreaking sketch comedy troupe "Kids in the Hall", what his definition of "home" is after decades on the road, and his reflections on his post "Kids" career including his time on The Larry Sanders Show. He also talks about the family mentality that has kept the "Kids" together after all these years and the personal growth he needed to mend the strained relationship with his father.
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Acclaimed actress Karen Robinson talks to Matt about why she's happy that her breakout role in "Schitt's Creek" happened later in her career, the community that supported her through the struggle of being a broke actor, and the famous stage show that brought her to Toronto with an "impossible dream". Karen also reflects on the importance of her Jamaican roots and the culture shock she faced as a young girl when she moved to small town Alberta.
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Multi-award winning and platinum selling artists Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace) and Chantal Kreviazuk talk to Matt about how coming together to create their musical project "Moon vs Sun" not only allowed them to grow creatively....but also personally. It's a journey that has helped them to find better lines of communication within their marriage and also with their kids. They also talk about the changing landscape of music and social media and how more than ever audiences want a glimpse behind the songs and into the lives of the artist...and what that means for a couple who have very different feelings on that topic.
Check out Matt's 2012 interview with No Doubt as discussed in this episode.
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Broadcast legend and fashion icon Jeanne Beker talks to Matt about the art of interviewing, communicating, and her life long journey of finding a basic human connection with people though her acclaimed body of work. Jeanne also discusses the strength it took to balance family life and her career as the host of Fashion Television, the importance of being kind to ourselves, and how her recent experience with breast cancer inspired her to use her platform to spread awareness and positivity.
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Acclaimed musician Martina Sorbara talks to Matt about the massive personal changes in her life that inspired her latest album "Twennies", the importance of forgiving ourselves, and what it really means to have an international hit song. She also discusses what she learned about herself through the end of the personal and professional relationship that helped shape Dragonette's early musical success.
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Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools.
