Matt & Pete Check in

Christmas can be wonderful, but it can also be lonely. This week Matt and Pete catch up after the holidays and talk about Christmas as separated dads, sobriety, self-worth, helping others, slowing down and why honest conversations matter more than ever. Just two mates checking in.

Matt and Pete reconnect for an honest conversation about recovery, fatherhood and learning to stay calm when life feels overwhelming. From rebuilding relationships with their children to the unexpected benefits of meditation, routines and simply talking things through, this episode explores the quiet progress that often goes unnoticed. They also discuss why music can be healing, how small acts of...

Pete shares the difficult news of his dad's cancer diagnosis, leading to an honest conversation about stress, addiction, relapse, and the ways we all try to escape uncomfortable feelings. We talk about alcohol, smoking, therapy, AA, Christmas pressures, and why focusing on "just today" can sometimes be enough. It's not about pretending life's easy. It's about finding healthier ways to get through...

Check In Ep.002 | Recorded November 2025 Pete “Danish Pete” Honore and Matt Gleeson from Monty’s Guitars sit down for another honest conversation about stress, emotional reactions, parenting, recovery and trying to navigate life without completely losing the plot. After a difficult week dealing with money stress and anxiety, the conversation explores the importance of checking in, listening proper...

Check In Ep.003 Recorded November 2025 In this episode, Pete “Danish Pete” Honore and Matt Gleeson from Monty’s Guitars talk honestly about emotional reactions, addiction, accountability, co-parenting, stress and learning how to navigate difficult situations without losing yourself in them. What starts as a conversation about a tough family moment becomes a wider discussion about recovery, forgive...

Check In Ep.001 | Recorded November 2025 Welcome to the first ever episode of Check In with Pete “Danish Pete” Honore and Matt Gleeson from Monty’s Guitars. This isn’t a self-help podcast and we’re not here to preach to anyone. We’re just sharing honest conversations about the things that help us navigate life, mental health, addiction, anxiety, relationships, burnout, creativity and everything in...