Propellant with Matt Osterman

About Propellant with Matt Osterman

Could Be Worse: Big Ideas, Midwest Grit, and Just Enough Self-Deprecation. Could be Worse with Matt Osterman is a journey into the stories of working creators, filmmakers, artists, and entrepreneurs between the coasts. Sometimes hilarious, often aspirational, always valuable. Join as we uncover successes, failures, and insights on building, creating, and thriving in flyover country. This series is for anyone building or creating and appreciates the power of not waiting for permission.

Publisher

Matt Osterman

Category

arts · business · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Oct 2023

Latest episode

4 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Apr 2025

   Discovering Rosario Dawson, Winning Over Burt Reynolds, and Eating Sh*t in Front of Spike Lee

   What actually goes into running a movie set? In this episode, we sit down with a legendary first assistant director whose resume reads like a film studies syllabus. From humble beginnings in Minnesota to working with huge directors on big sets, this conversation spans unforgettable set stories, navigating chaos with diplomacy, and the real unsung roles that bring movies to life. He shares how a random sidewalk encounter led to casting Rosario Dawson, what it was like being fired mid-show (an...

2. 

   25 Mar 2025

   Navigating the Creator Economy: Authenticity, Burnout & Building Community with OnlyAubss

   What does it take to build a social media following while staying true to yourself? In this episode, we sit down with Aubrey Regner (@OnlyAubss), a Minnesota-based content creator who shares her journey from making Disney videos to capturing the heart of the Upper Midwest with her fresh perspective. We dive into the realities of influencer life, including brand deals, navigating passive-aggressive culture, and the struggle to balance content creation with a 9-to-5 job. 🔹 How she grew her fol...

3. 

   12 Mar 2025

   Championing Indie Film & Creative Growth in MN with Andrew Peterson

   In this episode, Matt sits down with Andrew Peterson, a filmmaker, producer, and advocate for independent artists. Andrew shares his journey from location manager to executive director at FilmNorth, highlighting his experiences working with iconic filmmakers like David Lynch and his time at Sundance. They discuss the evolving film industry, the power of storytelling, and the importance of empowering underrepresented voices in media. Andrew also shares insights on festival strategy, building c...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

148,972

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

20

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

60

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