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Hey there. I’m Matty C. For the formally inclined folks in the crowd, the official designation is Matt Carlson. I am a 50 year old musician, songwriter, and graphic designer that's spent the Covid era pondering deep and meaningful questions about music, film, literature and art in the 21st century. It seems as though we’re living in age where musicians have to give their music away, content is around every corner and we don’t seem to really value much of any of it the way we used to. What is it really like to make a living pursuing a life in the arts these days? Why are we seeing a lower percentage of artists in the workforce than at anytime in 100 years? Now, I’ve reached a point of massive change in my life and I am preparing to spend more of my time, and hopefully, generating a portion of my income from my creative endeavors. That’s a terrifying endeavor, but it’s also incredibly exciting. I’ll be discussing these ideas and a whole lot more of my own curiosity and creative endeavors on this platform using the written word, videos, podcasts, music and probably some other assets I learn along the way. I’ll be seeking out smart, and fascinating creatives as they build their own lives while fighting an ever-growing series of new challenges and opportunities. All of these journeys and detours are an effort to share my exploration of culture in the modern world, and to help shine a brighter light on the work I have been doing for years as a musician, designer and podcaster. This discussion is at the very center of our civilization, what it means to be human andhow to find a meaningful way to connect through that shared humanity in the form of artistic expression. Art is at the core of the relationship. Let’s explore it with that context, and that incalculable value, in mind. If you enjoy what you hear on the show, please subscribe to my Substack where I also I post this podcast as well as a variety of essays, video and recordings regularly in my search to find out what art really matters to people right here and right now, and they are willing to do to invest in our culture. Thank you so much for being here. It’s wonderful to have your support. https://whatamimaking.substack.com <br/><br/><a href="https://whatamimaking.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">whatamimaking.substack.com</a>

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Episode thumbnail for WAIM 162: Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields

July 6, 2026

WAIM 162: Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.houseoftomorrow.com/magneticfields">Stephin Merrit</a> is one of the most esteemed songwriters alive today. For three and half decades he has been the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist at the heart of the New York based band, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.houseoftomorrow.com/magneticfields">The Magnetic Fields</a>. The band was formed in 1991 by Merrit and his friend and musical collaborator Claudia Gonson. Over the next five years The Magnetic Fields would release a quintet of excellent albums built around Merrit’s genre-fluid songs, and unique arrangements that often featured cello, ukulele, hand percussion, noisemakers, and other unusual instrumentation.</p><p>Things changed completely in 1999 with the release of the now infamous 69 Love Songs, a towering three record set of tunes that pushed and pulled at the seams of what makes up a love song. The triple album was an unexpected hit with critics and audiences alike, thrusting Merrit into a new spotlight with praise flowing from outlets like The New York Times, which just counted Merrit as one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters, as well as The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and NPR.</p><p>While The Magnetic Fields continues to be an ongoing entity, Merrit has also branched out in his creative work with forays into composing for musical theater, scoring for films, and even writing a book of poetry. Merrrit also writes and records music with a pair of other bands, The Gothic Archies and Future Bible Heroes.</p><p>During our conversation, Merrit and I discuss his itinerant upbringing with a single mother, and he shares some of his earliest musical memories. We also delve into Merrit’s unique writing style, and the way that he hangs on to his melodies after he writes them, all based around an important lesson that he gleaned from Swedish greats, ABBA.</p><p>Let’s get into it.</p><p>Cheers,</p><p>Matty C</p><p>-------------------------</p><p><strong>End Credits</strong></p><p>Thanks so much to Stephin for joining me. You can find his work in The Magnetic Fields wherever you get your music, and check out their website at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.houseoftomorrow.com/magneticfields">http://www.houseoftomorrow.com/magneticfields</a> for more info on the band and Stephin’s ongoing work.</p><p>The What Am I Making podcast is hosted, written, and produced by me, Matty C.</p><p>Our theme music was written and recorded by David J. Baldwin.</p><p>You can subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. Please be sure to like, rate and review the show if you enjoy it.</p><p>Our work is solely sponsored by listeners and readers like you. Please lend your support today with a paid subscription at <a target="_blank" href="https://whatamimaking.substack.com/">whatamimaking.substack.com/</a>. Now is a crucial time for new paid subscribers. Please step up and support the show.</p><p>You can email the show anytime at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:whatamimakingblog@gmail.com">whatamimakingblog@gmail.com</a>. You can also leave us a voicemail with your questions or concerns at <a target="_blank" href="http://speakpipe.com/whatamimaking">speakpipe.com/whatamimaking</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to What Am I Making at <a href="https://whatamimaking.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">whatamimaking.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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July 3, 2026

WAIM 161: Author Mike Miley on David Lynch's America

<p>David Lynch is a director known to spark wildly different reactions from cinephiles and movie fans. There are legions of fans who claim Lynch as one of the great American auteurs, and see him as one of the finest filmmakers that the world has ever produced. There are also those that will stand tall and proud to proclaim Lynch a cinematic charlatan, and nothing more than a self indulgent weirdo filming his most outlandish fantasies. But say what you will of his work, David Lynch was a completely unique voice in the history of cinema.</p><p>Author and film scholar <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mikemiley.com/">Mike Miley</a> has taken on the herculean task of unpacking Lynch’s work, its origins, and its impacts on American culture. His new book, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/david-lynchs-american-dreamscape-9798765102909/">David Lynch’s American Dreamscape</a> takes a deep look at the ways that Lynch was a master at showing us the underbelly of a seemingly idyllic American existence, one filled with cherry pie, carefree teenagers, and white picket fences. Author, and friend of the pod, Sarah Kendzior has also written deeply about the ways that Laura Palmer’s arc in Twin Peaks serves as an allegory for the Epstein Scandal and America’s rampant mistreatment of women.</p><p>Miley and I dive deep into Lynch’s world to learn where the filmmaker found the fuel for his completely singular cinematic sensibility. We explore the impacts that Lynch has had not just on the film world, but also in the realms of music and literature. Miley also paints a direct line between Lynch’s filmic outlook and some of the sacred texts of children’s literature.</p><p>Before we even get into the subject at hand, Mike and I begin the conversation with a chat about him seeing the Jason Narducy and Michael Shannon band playing R.E.M.’s Life’s Rich Pageant album, which eventually leads to some chatter about Wilco and even a bit of discussion on the state of modern day Dad rock. Rest assured, we get to the Lynch stuff after just a few minutes. So, please buckle up, this is a fascinating chat that looks deeply and thoughtfully at one of the most original artists this country has ever produced. Here now are me and author Mike Miley on David Lynch, America, and more.</p><p>Let’s get into it.</p><p>Cheers,</p><p>Matty C </p><p>-------------------------</p><p><strong>End Credits</strong></p><p>Thanks so much to Mike for joining me, you can find his new book <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/david-lynchs-american-dreamscape-9798765102909/">David Lynch’s American Dreamscape</a> online at the link in the show notes. You can learn more about Mike and all of his work at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mikemiley.com/">https://www.mikemiley.com/</a></p><p>The What Am I Making podcast is hosted, written, and produced by me, Matty C.</p><p>Our theme music was written and recorded by David J. Baldwin.</p><p>You can subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. Please be sure to like, rate and review the show if you enjoy it.</p><p>Our work is solely sponsored by listeners and readers like you. Please lend your support today with a paid subscription at <a target="_blank" href="https://whatamimaking.substack.com/">whatamimaking.substack.com/</a>. Now is a crucial time for new paid subscribers. Please step up and support the show.</p><p>You can email the show anytime at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:whatamimakingblog@gmail.com">whatamimakingblog@gmail.com</a>. You can also leave us a voicemail with your questions or concerns at <a target="_blank" href="http://speakpipe.com/whatamimaking">speakpipe.com/whatamimaking</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to What Am I Making at <a href="https://whatamimaking.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">whatamimaking.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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June 29, 2026

WAIM 159: Robyn Hitchcock (Re-Air)

<p>Hey gang. Last Monday you may have noticed that we had a double dip on the podcast. At 5:00 am that day, I released a terrific chat with New Zealand indie rock legend, David Kilgour.</p><p>Later that morning while working in the Sheddio, a technical glitch on Substack caused me to also post a second episode of the day, this time with the legendary Robyn Hitchcock. While the timing on the episode was a bit of a bummer, it was a treat to share this conversation with the world. As such, I’m reposting it here this morning. If you haven’t already taken the time to listen to this one, be sure to put it in the queue. Robyn and I go deep on a wide variety of issues. Enjoy the replay.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://robynhitchcock.substack.com/">Robyn Hitchcock</a> has been living like an artist since childhood. Born to eccentric, artistically inclined parents, Hitchcock quickly took to drawing, painting, and music. The family lived something of a sheltered life surrounded by music, art and literature, making Robyn’s transition to school social life quite challenging. By his late teens and early twenties, Hitchcock began playing in The Soft Boys, releasing a pair of now legendary albums that were largely ignored at the time of their release.</p><p>After the dissolution of The Soft Boys, Hitchcock set out as a solo artist, recording for a small label, but success eluded him there as well. For a time, Robyn stepped back from music, working odd jobs and writing about concert and record reviews for music publications. During this hiatus, it became clear that the solo records, and even some of The Soft Boys material had made its way to America where it had found a small, but loyal audience. Buoyed by this newfound support, Hitchcock set back to work with a new backing band, The Egyptians, and made a string of excellent records that helped to cement his reputation in both America as well as in his home country.</p><p>Over the intervening forty years, Robyn Hitchcock has continued to release a catalog of legendary work that spans from psych rock to gentle folk and jangle pop. He has toured and record with members of R.E.M., Scott McCaughey, Andy Partridge, and a cadre of other terrific artists. His 25th album, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.robynhitchcock.com">The Confuser</a> will be out in July on his own imprint, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.robynhitchcock.com">Tiny Ghost Records</a>.</p><p>During our roving chat, we covered some of the stark cultural differences between the United States and Great Britain, as Robyn shares his belief that America has both the best and most awful things to offer the world at large. We unpack why music has become a mostly DIY endeavor, even for folks like Robyn Hitchcock, and how that has shaped the nature of the business and the experience as a musician, and Robyn even shares how rough it is for a man living on a libtard diet to find a good meal on tour in America.</p><p>Let’s get into it.</p><p>Cheers,</p><p>Matty C</p><p>-------------------------</p><p><strong>End Credits</strong></p><p>Thanks so much to Robyn for joining me. You can find out all about him and his work, as well as his upcoming tour dates at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.robynhitchcock.com/">https://www.robynhitchcock.com/</a></p><p>The What Am I Making podcast is hosted, written, and produced by me, Matty C.</p><p>Our theme music was written and recorded by David J. Baldwin.</p><p>You can subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. Please be sure to like, rate and review the show if you enjoy it.</p><p>Our work is solely sponsored by listeners and readers like you. Please lend your support today with a paid subscription at <a target="_blank" href="https://whatamimaking.substack.com/">whatamimaking.substack.com/</a>. Now is a crucial time for new paid subscribers. Please step up and support the show.</p><p>You can email the show anytime at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:whatamimakingblog@gmail.com">whatamimakingblog@gmail.com</a>. You can also leave us a voicemail with your questions or concerns at <a target="_blank" href="http://speakpipe.com/whatamimaking">speakpipe.com/whatamimaking</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to What Am I Making at <a href="https://whatamimaking.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">whatamimaking.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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What is What Am I Making Podcast?

Hey there. I’m Matty C. For the formally inclined folks in the crowd, the official designation is Matt Carlson.

I am a 50 year old musician, songwriter, and graphic designer that's spent the Covid era pondering deep and meaningful questions about music, film, literature and art in the 21st century.

It seems as though we’re living in age where musicians have to give their music away, content is around every corner and we don’t seem to really value much of any of it the way we used to.

What is it really like to make a living pursuing a life in the arts these days? Why are we seeing a lower percentage of artists in the workforce than at anytime in 100 years?

Now, I’ve reached a point of massive change in my life and I am preparing to spend more of my time, and hopefully, generating a portion of my income from my creative endeavors. That’s a terrifying endeavor, but it’s also incredibly exciting.

I’ll be discussing these ideas and a whole lot more of my own curiosity and creative endeavors on this platform using the written word, videos, podcasts, music and probably some other assets I learn along the way. I’ll be seeking out smart, and fascinating creatives as they build their own lives while fighting an ever-growing series of new challenges and opportunities.

All of these journeys and detours are an effort to share my exploration of culture in the modern world, and to help shine a brighter light on the work I have been doing for years as a musician, designer and podcaster.

This discussion is at the very center of our civilization, what it means to be human andhow to find a meaningful way to connect through that shared humanity in the form of artistic expression. Art is at the core of the relationship. Let’s explore it with that context, and that incalculable value, in mind.

If you enjoy what you hear on the show, please subscribe to my Substack where I also I post this podcast as well as a variety of essays, video and recordings regularly in my search to find out what art really matters to people right here and right now, and they are willing to do to invest in our culture.

Thank you so much for being here. It’s wonderful to have your support.

https://whatamimaking.substack.com <br/><br/><a href="https://whatamimaking.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">whatamimaking.substack.com</a>

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