Briefly Orbiting

Matt has an Atlanta press day with actor and musician Dennis Quaid - a man whose work has crossed generations to create fans across multiple timelines.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram , YouTube , and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do y...

Nine Inch Nails and Peter Murphy of Bauhaus are on tour in 2006, and are doing five live radio performances, starting in Atlanta. Matt is set to engineer the broadcast, when some complications arise.  If you want to check out the recording of the Live X session, you can find it HERE .  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Mari...

A song triggers an existential crisis in the parking lot of a popular Atlanta bar, leading Matt to question what's really important to him anymore.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram , YouTube , and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you h...

After being stuck in his house for over a month, Matt takes his son and two his 11-year old pals to see the new Mission: Impossible movie. Little do they know that they're about to meet one of the biggest stars in the world - TOM CRUISE. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follo...

Matt and his wife win the SNL lottery and get invited to attend a taping - hosted by Ryan Reynolds and musical guest Lady Gaga. Little do they know that the Queen of Pop, Madonna, is planning to drop in too. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagra...

Matt is stuck outside of a venue in the 100 degree Atlanta heat, sitting, waiting, and wishing for Jack Johnson to arrive.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram , YouTube , and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story...

Matt travels to Charlotte right before Christmas for an event with movie star, platinum rapper, and mega celebrity Will Smith to promote his latest movie, Seven Pounds.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram , YouTube , and Letterboxed at Brief...

Matt is flown to LA to attend the press junket for HOT ROD, featuring the Lonely Island, and produced by Saturday Night Live head honcho, Lorne Michaels - while trying to dodge spoilers for the new Harry Potter book.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting o...

Paul Rudd comes to town to promote his latest movie, and he comes TO PLAY. Rudd, subsequently, earns a coveted spot in my wife's childhood bedroom.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram , YouTube , and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you h...

Academy Award winner and screen legend Robert Duvall comes to town for a premiere and your host has a lot going on, including infertility, aging parents, and a deeply devoted love for Outback Steakhouse.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram ,...

Life is hard. Thank goodness for bits. One of my longest running bits involves the great Jon Hamm. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram , YouTube , and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make...

Note from the host: This episode discusses cancer and hospital care. If you're sensitive to these subjects, please use caution before hitting play.  Katy Perry went to space, while Matt was very much grounded here on earth.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orb...

What do Jimmy Carter, tractors, a cappella choirs, and razor blades have in common? Only one way to find out.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram , YouTube , and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you thin...

When Emma Thompson is stranded in Atlanta after a press day, our host takes her to a nearby bar for drinks, nachos, and party games.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram , YouTube , and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebr...

Coming March 4, 2026.  Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram , YouTube , and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at brieflyorbiting@gmail.com .  If you like the sh...