Backstage w/ Matt Stone

After a weekend of cleaning and rediscovery, Matt reflects on how reconnecting with the past can fuel the future. From childhood memories to new creative partnerships, this episode captures the magic of clarity and how lightening your physical and mental load can make room for the next big breakthrough. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces...

As the year winds down, Matt reflects on the realities of building something new — the excitement, the unknowns, and the pressure that keeps it all moving. In this episode, he explores how financial stress and tight timelines can either hijack your focus or sharpen it, depending on the mindset you choose. A candid look at entrepreneurship, balance, and learning to let pressure become purpose. This...

Matt reflects on a breakthrough day that could change everything. From The Building Business Relationships Show to his new venture Amped , he’s rediscovering how authentic excitement draws the right people in. This episode is a reminder that when you believe deeply in what you’re building, that belief becomes magnetic — and unstoppable. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...

After a full day of recording and reflection, Matt realizes that real growth comes from listening — to others, and to yourself. A guest’s honest feedback sparks new creative ideas for The Building Business Relationships Show and deepens his excitement for Amped , his new venture helping founders tell their stories on camera. This episode is about how feedback, memory, and intuition often lead us r...

Matt reflects on how every chapter of his work comes back to one word: trust. After years helping leaders rebuild it inside teams, he’s now helping founders build it on camera. This episode explores how to evolve your work without losing the values that make it matter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattston...

After a year of hard pivots and reinvention, Matt finds fresh inspiration in an unlikely place — a college football coach. Reflecting on Oregon’s Dan Lanning and his “everything is fuel” philosophy, he explores how setbacks, stress, and even fear can be turned into energy for what’s next. This episode is a reminder that every challenge adds kindling to the fire that drives you forward. This is a p...

After a year full of challenges and change, Matt walks into a Manhattan networking event with a new story — and walks out with instant momentum. In this episode, he reflects on the power of alignment: when your energy, purpose, and message finally click into place. From a simple test pitch to multiple offers, this one’s about clarity, courage, and trusting the signs that tell you you’re exactly wh...

Back in full swing after recovery, Matt reflects on the power of curating your circle — the people who lift you, challenge you, and keep you growing. From funny backyard discoveries to moments of feedback and reflection, this episode is a reminder that the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your thinking. In a world full of noise, your circle is your signal. More on “Change yo...

On this Election Day, Matt reflects on reinvention — not just in politics or business, but in life. After a year of upheaval and healing, he explores how change doesn’t have to be a dramatic overhaul. True reinvention, he says, is iterative: it’s learning, testing, and adjusting as you go. From leveraging AI to deepening human connection, this episode is a reminder that the future belongs to those...

Fresh off surgery and easing back into work, Matt reflects on the balance between rest and relentless creativity. As The Building Business Relationships Show gains momentum, he’s reminded that innovation often looks unclear until it’s real. This episode explores the patience it takes to hold your vision — even when others don’t see it — and why the best way to prove the idea is simply to build it....

On this Halloween Friday, Matt reflects on the creative “tunnel” between where you are and where you’re going — that uncertain middle stretch where progress feels slow and clarity fades. Fresh out of recovery, he shares how trusted friends and honest feedback help keep him moving forward. Because when you’re building something that matters, reflection isn’t just useful — it’s the flashlight that h...

After surgery, Matt wasn’t sure he’d have the energy to release another episode of The Building Business Relationships Show — but he did. He’s grateful for the pre-launch feedback he’s been receiving, and reflects on how valuable feedback can be when you’re truly committed to the creative process over the long haul. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

After a surprise hospital stay and surgery, Matt reflects on what truly strengthens us when life breaks us open. From the compassion of nurses to the wisdom of friends across continents, he shares how genuine human connection — the kindness, presence, and love of others — transforms pain into perspective and resilience into something greater: becoming shatterproof together. This is a public episod...

A quick note to let everyone know why Matt will not be recording new episodes this week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Matt shares how reconnecting with his “joy center” is reshaping his business — and his mindset. From building The Building Business Relationships Show to helping CEOs tell authentic, story-driven messages on camera, this episode is a reminder that sustainable success doesn’t come from grinding harder. It comes from aligning what you love with what the world needs. This is a public episode. If you...

After meeting a man who spent 32 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Matt reflects on what it means to stay hopeful, grateful, and deeply human in the face of injustice. This episode is a moving reminder that meaningful work isn’t just about success — it’s about connection, courage, and the kind of love that can’t be confined. About Alphonso James: https://alphonsojames.com This is a pub...

Fresh off his Denver retreat, Matt reflects on the full spectrum of emotion — how the ability to feel deeply, even grief or frustration, is actually a sign of being fully alive and aligned. This episode is a reminder that our emotions aren’t problems to fix — they’re signals pointing us toward growth, meaning, and connection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...

Fresh from Denver and the Unscripted retreat, Matt shares the magic of stepping out of your head and into your heart. From flubbed lines to fearless connection, he reflects on how imperfect moments and supportive people can unlock your best work. Real, raw, and full of heart. More info on Unscripted 2025: https://www.meridithgrundei.com/unscripted-retreat-denver-colorado This is a public episode....

From a hotel room in Denver, Matt reflects on the real meaning of “one day at a time.” It’s not just a saying — it’s a survival skill. When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, focusing on what you can do today brings relief, hope, and a sense of progress that’s both grounding and freeing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

Matt’s racing to the airport but pauses long enough to share how a random café encounter turned into a long love story — and a reminder that magic only happens when you’re open to it. From Denmark’s drizzle to life’s surprises, this one’s your midweek nudge to keep your heart (and schedule) a little open. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acc...

Between jackhammers, scaffolding, and a foggy brain, Matt still finds a way to move forward — and celebrate publishing his first pre-launch episode of The Building Business Relationships Show. This one’s a reminder that even when life sounds like a construction site, every step (and every rep) still moves you closer to where you’re going. Check out The Building Business Relationships Show here: ht...

Matt’s pulling back the curtain on a wild year — the kind where your business burns down, your plans fall apart, and somehow, it still might be the best thing that ever happened. From government gigs to creative grit, he’s rebuilding, reimagining, and finding humor (and hope) in the ashes. Because if you can’t laugh while molting, what’s the point? This is a public episode. If you would like to di...

Matt’s fresh off a Broadway night and a deep chat with a six-time Emmy winner who dropped this gem: “I did it because I didn’t know I couldn’t.” In today’s First Play , he unpacks what happens when your commitment becomes contagious—and why nothing attracts support faster than a train that’s already moving. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...

Matt’s shoulder hurts, but his perspective’s in great shape. In today’s First Play , he challenges the old “no pain, no gain” mantra and makes a case for smarter growth. Not all pain means progress—sometimes it’s your body (or life) saying, “Hey genius, try something different.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...

Talking about a simple reminder: there’s no such thing as “just another day.” From Oregon nostalgia to tropical daydreams in Cairns, Matt shares how to turn even a gray Wednesday into a small act of wonder. Spoiler: it starts with where you point your brain—and your coffee cup. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...