Matt Vest Vs His Friends

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/car

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 Podcast Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvfriends Twitter: www.twitter.com/mattvest21

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 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 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.) #BOYCOT

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/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvfriends Twitter: www.twitter.com/mattvest21 David Parris Instagram: www.instagram.com/daparris

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. Where to find the podcast: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends www.instagram.com/mattvfriends www.twitter.com/mattvest21

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 www.faceb

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 Where to follow the podcast: 1. Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends 2.) Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvfriends 3.) Twitter: www.twitter.com/mattvest21 Here is the S

This week I am joined by my friend, Ryan Kokaska. Ryan tells us about being an artist, about his political views and about the songs he wants to add to the podcast Spotify playlist. We discuss zodiac signs, the changes social media sites are making and the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland in California. Here are the articles we read for this episode: •Question of the week- Zodiac signs, what’s up? https://www.google.com/amp/time.com/5315377/are-zodiac-signs-real-astrology-history/%3famp=true •News 1.) What if Instagram Got Rid of Likes? Social networks built on public status markers are now starting to hide them https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/style/are-likes-and-followers-the-problem-with-social-media.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage 2.) First look: Living, breathing, eating Star Wars in Disney's new theme park land https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnn.com/travel/amp/disneyland-star-wars-galaxys-edge-preview/index.html Where to find the podcast:

This week I am joined by my friend, Lindsey Smith. Lindsey tells us what she has been doing lately and about the songs she is adding to the podcast playlist. I tell you about something funny that happened at church this week. We answer the question, when do we have the right to tell people what to do? This leads to a discussion about personal rights, the common good, public health, women's rights and personal morals. We also discuss San Antonio vs Chick-fil-A and LGBTQ rights.

This week I am joined by my friends, Max Beckman and Tara Hahn from the Orange County ska band, Half Past Two. First, Max and Tara tell me about the songs they want to add to the Spotify playlist. We spend the rest of the episode discussing the 10th anniversary of their first full length album, It's About Time. Get all the behind the scenes info and hear about their June 1 show at the Anaheim House of Blues, where they will play the album from front to back. Visit www.halfpasttwoska.com to get tickets.

This week I am joined by my friend, Kristin Latourelle. First, we chat about how people have pronounced our last names and Kristin tells us about being an awful cook. Kristin also tells us about the songs she is adding to our Spotify playlist. We answer the question, what do you do when you've hit a personal growth roadblock? We then discuss a recent school shooting in Colorado . We then talk about law makers who want the Bible taught in public schools. News articles... 1. Students who tackle shooters die as heroes. Some experts worry 'we're setting our kids up to be martyrs' https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/students-who-tackle-shooters-die-heroes-some-experts-worry-we-n1003951 2.)A conservative Christian group is pushing Bible classes in public schools nationwide — and it’s working https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/a-conservative-christian-group-is-pushing-bible-classes-in-public-schools-nationwide--and-its-working/2019/05/08/f3bb490e-39e8-11e9-a06c-3ec8ed509d15_story.html?utm_ter

This week I am joined by my wife, Megan Vest. First, Megan tells about life since her surgery and about the songs she wants to add to our Spotify playlist. We answer the question, is Avengers: Endgame body shaming Thor? Our answer to this question might be a spoiler to the film, so if you haven't seen the movie, you might want to skip from minute ten to minute twenty. Also, we discuss a school newspaper's battle over a free speech issue. Lastly, we talk about a new study on high-potency cannabis. News.... 1.) High school paper runs article about student in porn industry after free speech fight https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/high-school-paper-runs-article-about-student-porn-industry-after-n1001771 2.) Daily or high-potency cannabis increases risk of psychotic disorder, study finds https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/03/19/health/cannabis-use-psychosis-study/index.html Where to find the podcast: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvfriend

On this week's episode I am joined by my friend, Richard Iconoclast. First, we explain why we are recording in a hotel room and I tell you about the movie premiere I attended. Next, Richard tells you about the songs he is adding to the podcast Spotify playlist. We send most of the episode discussing Avengers: Endgame, the other Marvel films and other comic book movies. Please know that we very much spoil Avengers:Endgame in this episode. So, you should only listen if you have seen the film.

This week I am joined by my friend, Keri Connell. First, we chat about Keri being in a band and we discuss the new Matt Vest vs His Friends Spotify playlist. Then we tell you what Easter means to us. We also talk about a new police car logo that is raising some eyebrows. Lastly, we discuss a Pastor that let kids spit on him, slap him and cut him all for a lesson on Jesus. News..... 1.) American flag design will stay on Laguna Beach police cars, council decides https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-lb-police-car-decision-20190416-story.html%3foutputType=amp 2.) In an Easter ‘lesson,’ students spit on, slapped and cut a pastor. The church is sorry. https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/04/17/an-easter-lesson-students-spit-slapped-cut-pastor-church-is-sorry/?utm_term=.8f943a3493df Where to find the podcast: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends Instagram: www.istagram.com/mattvfriends Twitter: www.twitter.com/mattvest21

This week I am joined by my friend, Veronica Beaver. First, Veronica tells us about her life since she was last on the podcast. Next we ask the question of the week, can Joe Biden still run for president? We also discuss an instagram account that post the sneakers of popular preachers and how much those sneakers coast. Lastly, we talk about the new Disney streaming service. Question of the week. Can Joe Biden still run for President? Joe Biden and the Hard Choices for Democrats in 2020 http://time.com/5564172/joe-biden-2020-nancy-gibbs/ Letters from Joe Biden reveal how he sought support of segregationists in fight against busing https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/04/11/politics/joe-biden-busing-letters-2020/index.html News...... 1.)PreachersNSneakers Is the Instagram Account Putting Pastoral Spending Habits Under the Microscope https://relevantmagazine.com/god/church/preachersnsneakers-is-the-instagram-account-putting-pastoral-spending-habits-under-the-microscope/ 2.) Disney+ to La

This week I am joined by my friend, Karl Vaters. We spend the episode going deeper into Karl's blog post, Five Reasons To Preach About The Bible, Not Just From The Bible. Karl tells us why Christians follow some old testament rules and not others and he tells us why there are so many different Bible translations. We also learn the importance of understanding context in reading the Bible and we learn that the Bible is more of a library than it is a single narrative book. Karl Vaters original blog post: https://www.christianitytoday.com/karl-vaters/2018/june/5-reasons-to-preach-about-bible-not-just-from-bible.html?paging=off&fbclid=IwAR03Fw2saqt5rvbks1D-1re-0OdUgF5YAwHqsFI0qzmx4c1X9OSkqzOEAbw 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 friends, Ben Turner and Mike Ganz. First, we talk about where we are recording the episode and why we are there. We spend much of the episode discussing how the three of us stay friends, despite having different views on politics. Lastly, we tell you our thoughts Captain Marvel. Where to find the podcast: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvfriends Twitter: www.twitter.com/mattvest21