The Pie Guy Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of The Pie Guy Podcast , host Matt Walker catches up with his cousin's cousin, Brooklyn native Harry O'Reilly—a veteran actor, director, and writer with over 30 years in Hollywood. From his breakout as Pvt. Michael Duffy in the gritty Vietnam War drama Hamburger Hill (1987) to dishing witty banter as Wes McGregor in the Gen-X rom-com Reality Bites (1994), Harry&#3...

Join host Matt Walker on The Pie Guy Podcast for a nostalgic and freewheeling conversation with his longtime friend Carl Smith, founder of The Bureau of Digital in Jacksonville, FL. What begins as a plan to talk football takes a delightful detour into the world of music, creativity, and community. Carl, a passionate community builder and philosophical futurist, shares stories from his musical past...

Join host Matt Walker on Episode #11 of The Pie Guy Podcast as he dives into the world of nutrition and fitness with certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist Michelle Francoeur. From debunking food myths to sharing practical tips for healthy eating, Michelle discusses the importance of cooking at home, avoiding processed foods, and choosing fresh, organic ingredients. She also opens up...

Join host Matt Walker on the Pie Guy Podcast as he sits down with Brendon Huttmann, a strength and conditioning expert with an incredible journey from Major League Baseball to leading a human performance team for the U.S. Army. With over 20 years in MLB, Brendon worked with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Indians, rising to Director of Performance Science and serving as...

Join host Matt Walker for an exciting conversation with legendary sports designer Todd Radom, diving into the vibrant world of sports design, branding, and fandom. In this episode, they explore Todd’s iconic work creating logos for professional sports teams, the passionate sports culture of Philadelphia, and the evolving stadium experience that captivates fans. From the unique romanticism of baseb...

In this episode of the Pie Guy Podcast, host Matt Walker serves up a fresh conversation with Jamie Carlson, Director of Product Management at FOX Sports and a veteran of ESPN Fantasy Sports. From his roots in game development to leading innovative sports apps, Jamie shares his journey and the recipe for building engaging digital products. Discover how he balances casual and hardcore user needs, le...

In this episode of the Pie Guy Podcast, host Matthew Walker sits down with Dane Storrusten, Vice President of Creative & Brand at the NFL, to explore the art of sports branding. From his unique journey to designing iconic NFL team logos and uniforms, Dane shares insights on balancing tradition and innovation, meeting fan expectations, and leveraging technology like AI in the creative process....

In this dynamic episode of the Pie Guy Podcast , host Matt Walker sits down with Buddy Foy, an entrepreneurial trailblazer, restaurateur, and reality TV star, to explore his journey from spearheading e-commerce during the internet revolution to thriving in the restaurant industry in Lake George. Buddy shares the challenges of his early online ventures, the bold transition to hospitality, and the t...

Pi Guy Podcast: Exploring Design, AI, and Sports with Adam Martin Join host Matt Walker on the Pi Guy Podcast for a captivating conversation with Adam Martin, a veteran sports designer and former podcaster. In this episode, they dive into the evolution of podcasting, the impact of design templates on sports branding, and the growing importance of accessibility in design. From the influence of AI o...

Get ready for an electrifying episode as we dive into the world of AI with Chris Dessi, a visionary motivational speaker, serial tech entrepreneur, and three-time best-selling author. Known for his captivating TEDx talks and features on CNBC, CNN, and Fox News, Chris shares his journey from founding and selling Silverback Social to coaching executives and students on harnessing AI to supercharge t...

In this episode of the Pi Guy Podcast, host Matt Walker interviews Joe Bosack, a legendary sports logo designer known for his work with the NHL, Alliance, and USFL. Joe shares his journey from the NHL’s first in-house creative team to founding his own branding agency, discussing the shift to digital design, crafting timeless logos, and the importance of color matching and jersey design in sports b...

Had an amazing, long-form conversation with my longtime friend and current Executive Creative Director at FanDuel, Steve Giraldi. We go way back — all the way to our days at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan — and in this episode, we reflect on the paths we’ve taken since. Though we started in the same place, our journeys through the design world couldn’t be more different. This epi...

Jeff Pearlman is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and podcaster renowned for his deep dives into the world of sports and its larger-than-life figures. With a career spanning over two decades, he has authored 10 books, including acclaimed titles like The Bad Guys Won (chronicling the 1986 Mets), Boys Will Be Boys (exploring the '90s Dallas Cowboys), Showtime (adapted into the HBO se...

Welcome to the Pie Guy Podcast , hosted by Matt Walker ! This show is all about deep, meaningful, and fun conversations with people from all walks of life—covering everything from design, entrepreneurship, sports, wrestling, relationships, psychology, and beyond. So, why Pie Guy ? It was my mom’s nickname for me, a name that brings back warmth, love, and memories. When I was searching for the perf...