Grinding Teeth

In this special bonus episode, matt introduces a new segment: Bonus Bites. For the inaugural installment, he sits down with C. (Constantine Jones) to revisit a topic from their first conversation—the 1979 sci-fi/horror classic Alien. Together, they explore queer readings of this feminist classic, ask the question “Who is Allen Ripley?”, and hear C. read from a poetic piece inspired by the film. C. (Constantine Jones): @storiesandnoise Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet/writer/musician Holden Davies. Join them as they discuss chasing the high of horror, taking that one poetry class in college that completely changes your writing, and the full circle journey of reforming your teenage band in your 30s. Holden: Haushinka Bandcamp Holden's Insta: @haushinka1226 Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with hybrid poet H.E. Fisher. Join them as they discuss the journey to find a writing community, falling into film work in New York City, and the joys of being a late bloomer. H.E. Fisher: HEFISHER Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with tattoo artist Anna Rawr. Join them as they discuss an obsession with drawing eyes and hands, rediscovering artistic practice in the middle of the pandemic lockdown, and how welding and tattooing are intrinsically connected.Anna: @annarawr_inkAnna’s shop: @eveningstartattooShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nick Otte. Join them as they discuss performing in musical theater as an introduction to creative life, literature as a form of compelling entertainment, and a whole lot of talk about a shared obsession of Stephen King.Nick: nickotte.comNick’s Writing: “A Thing On Dad” (Arts & Letters): https://artsandletters.gcsu.edu/a-thing-on-dad/“Inheritance” (Tahoma Literary Review):https://tahomaliteraryreview.com/selections/inheritance/“I Miss Music. That’s Why I Quit Streaming.” (I-D magazine): https://i-d.co/article/why-i-quit-spotify-physical-media/Show: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Dr. Chelsea Tanner, professional flutist and educator. Join them as they discuss interior design as a gateway to artistic expression, self expression and identity through the flute, and how imposter syndrome affects all of us.Chelsea: @_chelseatannerShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is conversation with legendary drummer Gus Morgan aka Destroy. Join them as they discuss their childhood love of Julie Andrews, traveling the country on a tour bus at age 18, and why it’s so important for kids to spend years making bad music in their bedrooms instead of chasing fame.Show: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Molly Turner. Join them as they discuss the cutthroat sport known as speech and debate, the importance of young adult literature, and why Buffy is the best show ever!Molly: @themollyturnerTurn of the Century: @turnofthecenturypodShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with James Reilly. Join them as they discuss making childhood song and dance videos, growing up in a small town diy scene, and choosing healthcare over touring for a living.James: Everythings_gone_green_89.3fmShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Hunter Hodkinson. Join them as they discuss being a childhood loner, writing to impress your high school teacher crush, and the joys (and pitfalls) of publishing two chapbooks back to back. Hunter: @hunterhodkinsonOrder Hunter’s books: Mean Gays and A Body for Someone’s Rich Son to RuinShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is conversation with poet Susan Michele Coronel. Join them as they discuss childhood writing, their mutual love of Beat poetry, and weaving the lessons learned from performance into writing more confident poems.Order Susan’s book, In the Needle, A WomanShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Joe Nasta. Join them as they discuss choose your own adventure style daydreams, the confusing aspects of performative masculinity contests, and accepting all that the universe provides.Joe: @roflcoptermcgeeShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Kevin Foote. Join them as they discuss drawing as an introduction to creative expression, finding one’s voice through singing in the church choir, and the journey to find a place to call home.Kevin: @feastsonfooteSouth Broadway Press: @southbroadwaypressShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Jared Harel. Join them as they discuss childhood dreams of basketball stardom, the ups and downs of teaching through a pandemic, and the exciting art of revising a poem.Jared: @jaredharelShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet john compton. Join them as they discuss the lack of readings in Kentucky, Fanny Howe launching his career, and unwillingness to play games within the publishing industry.john: @poet_johncomptonLinktree: https://linktr.ee/poetjohncomptonShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with DJ Nemat Nasser. Join them as they discuss boy-coded classic American literature, being an out and proud band geek, and the unfortunate death of big band music.DJ: @davidnn6Show: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas

This week matt is in conversation with Peter Milne Greiner. Join them as they discuss middle school writing clubs in western Massachusetts, combining poetry with ambient noise rock, and they posit the most important question of all: will Gen Z ever “discover” Soul Coughing?Peter: @qpmgqShow: @grindingteethpodmatt: @norocknrollfunMusic by Matthew O. Thomas