https://simplecast.com Grinding Teeth On Grinding Teeth: A Podcast About The Creative Journey, host matt gahler sits down with artists to trace the full arc of their creative journeys, exploring the early experiences that shaped them and the paths that led to their current work. 2025 Grinding Teeth en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:41:47 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:41:59 +0000 https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com Grinding Teeth https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/07b89a71-d3f8-4c0a-82f5-15da861042e8/8689eb1d-17cf-4cc9-a0dd-f491ba974d7f/3000x3000/grinding-20teeth.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com episodic On Grinding Teeth: A Podcast About The Creative Journey, host matt gahler sits down with artists to trace the full arc of their creative journeys, exploring the early experiences that shaped them and the paths that led to their current work. matt gahler false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ow6892pS matt gahler matthew.gahler@gmail.com 218fcb1b-ffd7-4bb1-bcfd-07f2d6d93359 Nicole Treska This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nicole Treska. Join them as they discuss mastering haiku at age seven, the struggle to fictionalize true stories, and why it’s important for MFA programs to offer their students good sandwiches.


Nicole: nicoletreska.com


Show: @grindingteethpod


matt: @norocknrollfun


Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:41:47 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/nicole-treska-Xu0zxGyM This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nicole Treska. Join them as they discuss mastering haiku at age seven, the struggle to fictionalize true stories, and why it’s important for MFA programs to offer their students good sandwiches.


Nicole: nicoletreska.com


Show: @grindingteethpod


matt: @norocknrollfun


Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Nicole Treska matt gahler 01:03:00 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nicole Treska. Join them as they discuss mastering haiku at age seven, the struggle to fictionalize true stories, and why it’s important for MFA programs to offer their students good sandwiches. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nicole Treska. Join them as they discuss mastering haiku at age seven, the struggle to fictionalize true stories, and why it’s important for MFA programs to offer their students good sandwiches. false full 29 ccb88402-5947-4b30-abf5-fd70e8c4badf C. (Constantine Jones) Bonus Bites In this special bonus episode, matt introduces a new segment: Bonus Bites. For the inaugural installment, he sits down with C. (Constantine Jones) to revisit a topic from their first conversation—the 1979 sci-fi/horror classic Alien. Together, they explore queer readings of this feminist classic, ask the question “Who is Allen Ripley?”, and hear C. read from a poetic piece inspired by the film.

C. (Constantine Jones): @storiesandnoise

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:06:39 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/c-constantine-jones-bonus-LbsDkTrx In this special bonus episode, matt introduces a new segment: Bonus Bites. For the inaugural installment, he sits down with C. (Constantine Jones) to revisit a topic from their first conversation—the 1979 sci-fi/horror classic Alien. Together, they explore queer readings of this feminist classic, ask the question “Who is Allen Ripley?”, and hear C. read from a poetic piece inspired by the film.

C. (Constantine Jones): @storiesandnoise

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> C. (Constantine Jones) Bonus Bites matt gahler 00:42:15 In this special bonus episode, matt introduces a new segment: Bonus Bites. For the inaugural installment, he sits down with C. (Constantine Jones) to revisit a topic from their first conversation—the 1979 sci-fi/horror classic Alien. Together, they explore queer readings of this feminist classic, ask the question “Who is Allen Ripley?”, and hear C. read from a poetic piece inspired by the film. In this special bonus episode, matt introduces a new segment: Bonus Bites. For the inaugural installment, he sits down with C. (Constantine Jones) to revisit a topic from their first conversation—the 1979 sci-fi/horror classic Alien. Together, they explore queer readings of this feminist classic, ask the question “Who is Allen Ripley?”, and hear C. read from a poetic piece inspired by the film. false bonus d8388e4a-c28f-4902-aa5b-b694d0aa1bec Holden Davies This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet/writer/musician Holden Davies. Join them as they discuss chasing the high of horror, taking that one poetry class in college that completely changes your writing, and the full circle journey of reforming your teenage band in your 30s.


Holden: Haushinka Bandcamp

Holden's Insta: @haushinka1226


Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:51:42 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/holden-davies-9nTydD9l This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet/writer/musician Holden Davies. Join them as they discuss chasing the high of horror, taking that one poetry class in college that completely changes your writing, and the full circle journey of reforming your teenage band in your 30s.


Holden: Haushinka Bandcamp

Holden's Insta: @haushinka1226


Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Holden Davies matt gahler 01:18:39 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet/writer/musician Holden Davies. Join them as they discuss chasing the high of horror, taking that one poetry class in college that completely changes your writing, and the full circle journey of reforming your teenage band in your 30s. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet/writer/musician Holden Davies. Join them as they discuss chasing the high of horror, taking that one poetry class in college that completely changes your writing, and the full circle journey of reforming your teenage band in your 30s. false full 28 50718f52-a475-4df3-a05a-5ed376227124 H.E. Fisher This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with hybrid poet H.E. Fisher. Join them as they discuss the journey to find a writing community, falling into film work in New York City, and the joys of being a late bloomer.

H.E. Fisher: HEFISHER

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:19:04 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/h-e-fisher-JbvlxWua This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with hybrid poet H.E. Fisher. Join them as they discuss the journey to find a writing community, falling into film work in New York City, and the joys of being a late bloomer.

H.E. Fisher: HEFISHER

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> H.E. Fisher matt gahler 01:12:25 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with hybrid poet H.E. Fisher. Join them as they discuss the journey to find a writing community, falling into film work in New York City, and the joys of being a late bloomer. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with hybrid poet H.E. Fisher. Join them as they discuss the journey to find a writing community, falling into film work in New York City, and the joys of being a late bloomer. false full 27 ef28c9db-7b87-4e85-b681-c33137c572dc Anna Rawr This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with tattoo artist Anna Rawr. Join them as they discuss an obsession with drawing eyes and hands, rediscovering artistic practice in the middle of the pandemic lockdown, and how welding and tattooing are intrinsically connected.

Anna: @annarawr_ink

Anna’s shop: @eveningstartattoo

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:58:03 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/anna-rawr-hm5bTX6B This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with tattoo artist Anna Rawr. Join them as they discuss an obsession with drawing eyes and hands, rediscovering artistic practice in the middle of the pandemic lockdown, and how welding and tattooing are intrinsically connected.

Anna: @annarawr_ink

Anna’s shop: @eveningstartattoo

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Anna Rawr matt gahler 01:06:42 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with tattoo artist Anna Rawr. Join them as they discuss an obsession with drawing eyes and hands, rediscovering artistic practice in the middle of the pandemic lockdown, and how welding and tattooing are intrinsically connected. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with tattoo artist Anna Rawr. Join them as they discuss an obsession with drawing eyes and hands, rediscovering artistic practice in the middle of the pandemic lockdown, and how welding and tattooing are intrinsically connected. false full 26 393bb72b-c857-4c7e-b88a-03f05cc928d3 Nick Otte This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nick Otte. Join them as they discuss performing in musical theater as an introduction to creative life, literature as a form of compelling entertainment, and a whole lot of talk about a shared obsession of Stephen King.


Nick: nickotte.com


Nick’s Writing: “A Thing On Dad” (Arts & Letters): 

https://artsandletters.gcsu.edu/a-thing-on-dad/


“Inheritance” (Tahoma Literary Review):

https://tahomaliteraryreview.com/selections/inheritance/


“I Miss Music. That’s Why I Quit Streaming.” (I-D magazine):  

https://i-d.co/article/why-i-quit-spotify-physical-media/


Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:20:56 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/nick-otte-xN5cvQLh This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nick Otte. Join them as they discuss performing in musical theater as an introduction to creative life, literature as a form of compelling entertainment, and a whole lot of talk about a shared obsession of Stephen King.


Nick: nickotte.com


Nick’s Writing: “A Thing On Dad” (Arts & Letters): 

https://artsandletters.gcsu.edu/a-thing-on-dad/


“Inheritance” (Tahoma Literary Review):

https://tahomaliteraryreview.com/selections/inheritance/


“I Miss Music. That’s Why I Quit Streaming.” (I-D magazine):  

https://i-d.co/article/why-i-quit-spotify-physical-media/


Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Nick Otte matt gahler 01:18:04 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nick Otte. Join them as they discuss performing in musical theater as an introduction to creative life, literature as a form of compelling entertainment, and a whole lot of talk about a shared obsession of Stephen King. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with writer Nick Otte. Join them as they discuss performing in musical theater as an introduction to creative life, literature as a form of compelling entertainment, and a whole lot of talk about a shared obsession of Stephen King. false full 25 3b7c0237-7364-4aff-88c4-d224017838e2 Dr. Chelsea Tanner This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Dr. Chelsea Tanner, professional flutist and educator. Join them as they discuss interior design as a gateway to artistic expression, self expression and identity through the flute, and how imposter syndrome affects all of us.


Chelsea: @_chelseatanner

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 17:13:04 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-chelsea-tanner-5MJLkK95 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Dr. Chelsea Tanner, professional flutist and educator. Join them as they discuss interior design as a gateway to artistic expression, self expression and identity through the flute, and how imposter syndrome affects all of us.


Chelsea: @_chelseatanner

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Dr. Chelsea Tanner matt gahler 00:55:11 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Dr. Chelsea Tanner, professional flutist and educator. Join them as they discuss interior design as a gateway to artistic expression, self expression and identity through the flute, and how imposter syndrome affects all of us. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Dr. Chelsea Tanner, professional flutist and educator. Join them as they discuss interior design as a gateway to artistic expression, self expression and identity through the flute, and how imposter syndrome affects all of us. false full 24 49cfdd43-91a5-448e-8b06-e89ed6160534 Gus Morgan (aka Destroy) This week on Grinding Teeth matt is conversation with legendary drummer Gus Morgan aka Destroy. Join them as they discuss their childhood love of Julie Andrews, traveling the country on a tour bus at age 18, and why it’s so important for kids to spend years making bad music in their bedrooms instead of chasing fame.

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 17:04:46 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/gus-morgan-aka-destroy-LSfjrT5F This week on Grinding Teeth matt is conversation with legendary drummer Gus Morgan aka Destroy. Join them as they discuss their childhood love of Julie Andrews, traveling the country on a tour bus at age 18, and why it’s so important for kids to spend years making bad music in their bedrooms instead of chasing fame.

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Gus Morgan (aka Destroy) matt gahler 01:10:42 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is conversation with legendary drummer Gus Morgan aka Destroy. Join them as they discuss their childhood love of Julie Andrews, traveling the country on a tour bus at age 18, and why it’s so important for kids to spend years making bad music in their bedrooms instead of chasing fame. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is conversation with legendary drummer Gus Morgan aka Destroy. Join them as they discuss their childhood love of Julie Andrews, traveling the country on a tour bus at age 18, and why it’s so important for kids to spend years making bad music in their bedrooms instead of chasing fame. false full 23 6221249b-6daf-4bf3-aaab-7f33991802e3 Molly Turner This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Molly Turner. Join them as they discuss the cutthroat sport known as speech and debate, the importance of young adult literature, and why Buffy is the best show ever!

Molly: @themollyturner

Turn of the Century: @turnofthecenturypod

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:15:34 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/molly-turner-IVNUrA9b This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Molly Turner. Join them as they discuss the cutthroat sport known as speech and debate, the importance of young adult literature, and why Buffy is the best show ever!

Molly: @themollyturner

Turn of the Century: @turnofthecenturypod

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Molly Turner matt gahler 01:15:40 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Molly Turner. Join them as they discuss the cutthroat sport known as speech and debate, the importance of young adult literature, and why Buffy is the best show ever! This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Molly Turner. Join them as they discuss the cutthroat sport known as speech and debate, the importance of young adult literature, and why Buffy is the best show ever! false full 22 ad096ea7-b809-49fa-8945-fabe65ed92f2 James Reilly This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with James Reilly. Join them as they discuss  making childhood song and dance videos, growing up in a small town diy scene, and choosing healthcare over touring for a living.

James: Everythings_gone_green_89.3fm

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:38:06 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/james-reilly-tIyOUKre This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with James Reilly. Join them as they discuss  making childhood song and dance videos, growing up in a small town diy scene, and choosing healthcare over touring for a living.

James: Everythings_gone_green_89.3fm

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> James Reilly matt gahler 00:57:35 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with James Reilly. Join them as they discuss making childhood song and dance videos, growing up in a small town diy scene, and choosing healthcare over touring for a living. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with James Reilly. Join them as they discuss making childhood song and dance videos, growing up in a small town diy scene, and choosing healthcare over touring for a living. false full 21 df6607e5-dd18-498c-b5db-362ce91e7f28 Hunter Hodkinson This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Hunter Hodkinson. Join them as they discuss being a childhood loner, writing to impress your high school teacher crush, and the joys (and pitfalls) of publishing two chapbooks back to back.


 

Hunter: @hunterhodkinson

Order Hunter’s books: Mean Gays and A Body for Someone’s Rich Son to Ruin

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:58:19 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/hunter-hodkinson-qc4vSuDC This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Hunter Hodkinson. Join them as they discuss being a childhood loner, writing to impress your high school teacher crush, and the joys (and pitfalls) of publishing two chapbooks back to back.


 

Hunter: @hunterhodkinson

Order Hunter’s books: Mean Gays and A Body for Someone’s Rich Son to Ruin

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Hunter Hodkinson matt gahler 01:13:05 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Hunter Hodkinson. Join them as they discuss being a childhood loner, writing to impress your high school teacher crush, and the joys (and pitfalls) of publishing two chapbooks back to back. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Hunter Hodkinson. Join them as they discuss being a childhood loner, writing to impress your high school teacher crush, and the joys (and pitfalls) of publishing two chapbooks back to back. false full 20 01977715-54a6-4249-9a57-6e35acfc0677 Susan Michele Coronel This week matt is conversation with poet Susan Michele Coronel. Join them as they discuss childhood writing, their mutual love of Beat poetry, and weaving the lessons learned from performance into writing more confident poems.


Order Susan’s book, In the Needle, A Woman

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Sat, 4 Oct 2025 17:50:45 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/susan-michele-coronel-9UPvTF49 This week matt is conversation with poet Susan Michele Coronel. Join them as they discuss childhood writing, their mutual love of Beat poetry, and weaving the lessons learned from performance into writing more confident poems.


Order Susan’s book, In the Needle, A Woman

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Susan Michele Coronel matt gahler 00:59:44 This week matt is conversation with poet Susan Michele Coronel. Join them as they discuss childhood writing, their mutual love of Beat poetry, and weaving the lessons learned from performance into writing more confident poems. This week matt is conversation with poet Susan Michele Coronel. Join them as they discuss childhood writing, their mutual love of Beat poetry, and weaving the lessons learned from performance into writing more confident poems. false full 19 5c6efc40-1521-46ea-a983-89d27c11a72d Joe Nasta This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Joe Nasta. Join them as they discuss choose your own adventure style daydreams, the confusing aspects of performative masculinity contests, and accepting all that the universe provides.

Joe: @roflcoptermcgee

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:38:23 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/joe-nasta-MnILyBn5 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Joe Nasta. Join them as they discuss choose your own adventure style daydreams, the confusing aspects of performative masculinity contests, and accepting all that the universe provides.

Joe: @roflcoptermcgee

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Joe Nasta matt gahler 01:07:40 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Joe Nasta. Join them as they discuss choose your own adventure style daydreams, the confusing aspects of performative masculinity contests, and accepting all that the universe provides. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Joe Nasta. Join them as they discuss choose your own adventure style daydreams, the confusing aspects of performative masculinity contests, and accepting all that the universe provides. false full 18 1f7486e9-9ffa-4455-b456-6fe9903df978 Kevin Foote This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Kevin Foote. Join them as they discuss drawing as an introduction to creative expression, finding one’s voice through singing in the church choir, and the journey to find a place to call home.

Kevin: @feastsonfoote

South Broadway Press: @southbroadwaypress

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas 

]]> Fri, 5 Sep 2025 20:33:41 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/kevin-foote-_DYNEEnc This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Kevin Foote. Join them as they discuss drawing as an introduction to creative expression, finding one’s voice through singing in the church choir, and the journey to find a place to call home.

Kevin: @feastsonfoote

South Broadway Press: @southbroadwaypress

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas 

]]> Kevin Foote matt gahler 00:57:01 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Kevin Foote. Join them as they discuss drawing as an introduction to creative expression, finding one’s voice through singing in the church choir, and the journey to find a place to call home. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Kevin Foote. Join them as they discuss drawing as an introduction to creative expression, finding one’s voice through singing in the church choir, and the journey to find a place to call home. false full 17 09f3cbd7-e801-4ffb-bb86-97e8b1b9e899 Jared Harel This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Jared Harel. Join them as they discuss childhood dreams of basketball stardom, the ups and downs of teaching through a pandemic, and the exciting art of revising a poem.

Jared: @jaredharel

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:40:58 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/jared-harel-LrQB0_Ey This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Jared Harel. Join them as they discuss childhood dreams of basketball stardom, the ups and downs of teaching through a pandemic, and the exciting art of revising a poem.

Jared: @jaredharel

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Jared Harel matt gahler 01:13:08 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Jared Harel. Join them as they discuss childhood dreams of basketball stardom, the ups and downs of teaching through a pandemic, and the exciting art of revising a poem. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with Jared Harel. Join them as they discuss childhood dreams of basketball stardom, the ups and downs of teaching through a pandemic, and the exciting art of revising a poem. false full 16 eee20bd6-d221-4e2c-ba73-e501c9842e11 poet john compton This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet john compton. Join them as they discuss the lack of readings in Kentucky, Fanny Howe launching his career, and unwillingness to play games within the publishing industry.

john: @poet_johncompton

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/poetjohncompton

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Sat, 9 Aug 2025 13:57:20 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/poet-john-compton-CIzUpPEi This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet john compton. Join them as they discuss the lack of readings in Kentucky, Fanny Howe launching his career, and unwillingness to play games within the publishing industry.

john: @poet_johncompton

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/poetjohncompton

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> poet john compton matt gahler 01:10:48 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet john compton. Join them as they discuss the lack of readings in Kentucky, Fanny Howe launching his career, and unwillingness to play games within the publishing industry. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with poet john compton. Join them as they discuss the lack of readings in Kentucky, Fanny Howe launching his career, and unwillingness to play games within the publishing industry. false full 15 ab322cc3-3cd8-4fb2-950d-8212ebeab185 DJ Nemat Nasser This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with DJ Nemat Nasser. Join them as they discuss boy-coded classic American literature, being an out and proud band geek, and the unfortunate death of big band music.

DJ: @davidnn6

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:12:44 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/dj-nemat-nasser-u4ScEDz2 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with DJ Nemat Nasser. Join them as they discuss boy-coded classic American literature, being an out and proud band geek, and the unfortunate death of big band music.

DJ: @davidnn6

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> DJ Nemat Nasser matt gahler 01:03:08 This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with DJ Nemat Nasser. Join them as they discuss boy-coded classic American literature, being an out and proud band geek, and the unfortunate death of big band music. This week on Grinding Teeth matt is in conversation with DJ Nemat Nasser. Join them as they discuss boy-coded classic American literature, being an out and proud band geek, and the unfortunate death of big band music. false full 14 86e1ec28-c7fb-4354-96a9-66926c6ed4aa Peter Milne Greiner This week matt is in conversation with Peter Milne Greiner. Join them as they discuss middle school writing clubs in western Massachusetts, combining poetry with ambient noise rock, and they posit the most important question of all: will Gen Z ever “discover” Soul Coughing?

Peter: @qpmgq

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:37:07 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/peter-milne-greiner-DCz_QthC This week matt is in conversation with Peter Milne Greiner. Join them as they discuss middle school writing clubs in western Massachusetts, combining poetry with ambient noise rock, and they posit the most important question of all: will Gen Z ever “discover” Soul Coughing?

Peter: @qpmgq

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Peter Milne Greiner matt gahler 01:11:37 This week matt is in conversation with Peter Milne Greiner. Join them as they discuss middle school writing clubs in western Massachusetts, combining poetry with ambient noise rock, and they posit the most important question of all: will Gen Z ever “discover” Soul Coughing? This week matt is in conversation with Peter Milne Greiner. Join them as they discuss middle school writing clubs in western Massachusetts, combining poetry with ambient noise rock, and they posit the most important question of all: will Gen Z ever “discover” Soul Coughing? false full 13 ff6fa5a2-5b13-49be-b1f6-06422b1cc0af Ricky J. Duarte This week matt is in conversation with Ricky J. Duarte. Join them as they discuss childhood Disney parades, the long winding road to recovery, and which Michael Myers mask is truly scary. 

Ricky: @rickrtreat

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:58:07 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/ricky-j-duarte-NKEHyOAM This week matt is in conversation with Ricky J. Duarte. Join them as they discuss childhood Disney parades, the long winding road to recovery, and which Michael Myers mask is truly scary. 

Ricky: @rickrtreat

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Ricky J. Duarte matt gahler 01:12:00 This week matt is in conversation with Ricky J. Duarte. Join them as they discuss childhood Disney parades, the long winding road to recovery, and which Michael Myers mask is truly scary. This week matt is in conversation with Ricky J. Duarte. Join them as they discuss childhood Disney parades, the long winding road to recovery, and which Michael Myers mask is truly scary. false full 12 221b4f0a-f672-4a0c-bab6-303d3ee18328 Shamecca Harris This week matt is in conversation with Shamecca Harris. Join them as they discuss the poetry of hip hop lyrics, navigating nervous breakdowns, and the ever-present struggle to monetize writing. 

Shamecca: @auntiemecca

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:00:58 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/shamecca-harris-F3TrVTrt This week matt is in conversation with Shamecca Harris. Join them as they discuss the poetry of hip hop lyrics, navigating nervous breakdowns, and the ever-present struggle to monetize writing. 

Shamecca: @auntiemecca

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Shamecca Harris matt gahler 00:58:37 This week matt is in conversation with Shamecca Harris. Join them as they discuss the poetry of hip hop lyrics, navigating nervous breakdowns, and the ever-present struggle to monetize writing. This week matt is in conversation with Shamecca Harris. Join them as they discuss the poetry of hip hop lyrics, navigating nervous breakdowns, and the ever-present struggle to monetize writing. false full 11 2d1fa6dd-00a4-446e-a68f-60de5215178b KRISTINE ESSER SLENTZ This week matt is in conversation with KRISTINE ESSER SLENTZ. Join them as they discuss the life-changing brilliance of Dorthy Parker, Indianapolis as an identity, and go behind the scenes and hear the history of the live artist series they co-founded, Adverse Abstraction. 

KRISTINE: @keslentz

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 13:59:46 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/kristine-esser-slentz-ib9mK7_l This week matt is in conversation with KRISTINE ESSER SLENTZ. Join them as they discuss the life-changing brilliance of Dorthy Parker, Indianapolis as an identity, and go behind the scenes and hear the history of the live artist series they co-founded, Adverse Abstraction. 

KRISTINE: @keslentz

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> KRISTINE ESSER SLENTZ matt gahler 01:06:58 This week matt is in conversation with KRISTINE ESSER SLENTZ. Join them as they discuss the life-changing brilliance of Dorthy Parker, Indianapolis as an identity, and go behind the scenes and hear the history of the live artist series they co-founded, Adverse Abstraction. This week matt is in conversation with KRISTINE ESSER SLENTZ. Join them as they discuss the life-changing brilliance of Dorthy Parker, Indianapolis as an identity, and go behind the scenes and hear the history of the live artist series they co-founded, Adverse Abstraction. false full 10 2ace8adc-2052-4eb6-9f60-d1c00b45a637 Laura Salvatore This week matt is in conversation with Laura Salvatore. Join them as they discuss the poetry of Shel Silverstein, studying art history as a form of rebellion, and the joys of running a live reading series. 

Laura: @the_laura_aura

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas 

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 15:15:32 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/laura-salvatore-IxiN2otm This week matt is in conversation with Laura Salvatore. Join them as they discuss the poetry of Shel Silverstein, studying art history as a form of rebellion, and the joys of running a live reading series. 

Laura: @the_laura_aura

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas 

]]> Laura Salvatore matt gahler 00:55:30 This week matt is in conversation with Laura Salvatore. Join them as they discuss the poetry of Shel Silverstein, studying art history as a form of rebellion, and the joys of running a live reading series. This week matt is in conversation with Laura Salvatore. Join them as they discuss the poetry of Shel Silverstein, studying art history as a form of rebellion, and the joys of running a live reading series. false full 9 fa980a8a-2f16-40d1-9251-a91fe57c09f4 matt gahler This week the tables are turned on matt as he is interviewed by former guest C. (Constantine Jones). Join them as they discuss smelling library books, 90s alternative music lore, and intertwining the queer self with the artist self.

C. @storiesandnoise

matt: @norocknrollfun

Show: @grindingteethpod

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 18:00:10 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/matt-gahler-0BbFCofZ This week the tables are turned on matt as he is interviewed by former guest C. (Constantine Jones). Join them as they discuss smelling library books, 90s alternative music lore, and intertwining the queer self with the artist self.

C. @storiesandnoise

matt: @norocknrollfun

Show: @grindingteethpod

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> matt gahler matt gahler 01:06:31 This week the tables are turned on matt as he is interviewed by former guest C. (Constantine Jones). Join them as they discuss smelling library books, 90s alternative music lore, and intertwining the queer self with the artist self. This week the tables are turned on matt as he is interviewed by former guest C. (Constantine Jones). Join them as they discuss smelling library books, 90s alternative music lore, and intertwining the queer self with the artist self. false full 8 bb67d77a-534f-42b2-962b-555298c62d48 Kristin Noriega This week matt is in conversation with Kristin Noriega. Join them as they chat about the violation of having your journal read by your parents, chewing gum on MTV, and the importance of a creative community while dealing with mental illness. 

Watch Kristin's short film When You're Gone here.

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:15:41 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/kristin-noriega-1cbgZTgf This week matt is in conversation with Kristin Noriega. Join them as they chat about the violation of having your journal read by your parents, chewing gum on MTV, and the importance of a creative community while dealing with mental illness. 

Watch Kristin's short film When You're Gone here.

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Kristin Noriega matt gahler 00:59:02 This week matt is in conversation with Kristin Noriega. Join them as they chat about the violation of having your journal read by your parents, chewing gum on MTV, and the importance of a creative community while dealing with mental illness. This week matt is in conversation with Kristin Noriega. Join them as they chat about the violation of having your journal read by your parents, chewing gum on MTV, and the importance of a creative community while dealing with mental illness. false full 7 e8c57c81-9cc8-43f7-bce0-9d74a89a6c88 Natasha Herring This week matt is in conversation with Natasha Herring. Join them as they discuss painted jeans, imaginary dogs, and adapting an unfinished screenplay into a novel.

Natasha: @natashaherring_ownyourstory

Natasha's poetry

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/natasha-herring-iGkmCY5S This week matt is in conversation with Natasha Herring. Join them as they discuss painted jeans, imaginary dogs, and adapting an unfinished screenplay into a novel.

Natasha: @natashaherring_ownyourstory

Natasha's poetry

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Natasha Herring matt gahler 01:01:07 This week matt is in conversation with Natasha Herring. Join them as they discuss painted jeans, imaginary dogs, and adapting an unfinished screenplay into a novel. This week matt is in conversation with Natasha Herring. Join them as they discuss painted jeans, imaginary dogs, and adapting an unfinished screenplay into a novel. false full 6 53d8976b-60b5-43dc-93b3-e8e2a3dff3dc Joey Koneko This week matt is in conversation with Joey Koneko. Join them as they discuss growing up in the early 2000s New York music scene, teenage band antics, and the intertwined nature of politics and art.

Show: @grindingteethpod

Joey: @konekoland

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:33:21 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/joey-koneko-rjIRa8jZ This week matt is in conversation with Joey Koneko. Join them as they discuss growing up in the early 2000s New York music scene, teenage band antics, and the intertwined nature of politics and art.

Show: @grindingteethpod

Joey: @konekoland

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Joey Koneko matt gahler 00:56:41 This week matt is in conversation with Joey Koneko. Join them as they discuss growing up in the early 2000s New York music scene, teenage band antics, and the intertwined nature of politics and art. This week matt is in conversation with Joey Koneko. Join them as they discuss growing up in the early 2000s New York music scene, teenage band antics, and the intertwined nature of politics and art. false full 5 9dd0bdee-7301-47d0-be9d-2c08f3e3a7fc Aida Zilelian This week matt is in conversation with Aida Zilelian. Join them as they chat about childhood cemetery obsessions, playing acoustic rock at CB's Gallery in the 90's, and learning the challenging art of storytelling.

 

Aida: @aidazilelian

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 17:50:15 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/aida-zilelian-_DyQYs4k This week matt is in conversation with Aida Zilelian. Join them as they chat about childhood cemetery obsessions, playing acoustic rock at CB's Gallery in the 90's, and learning the challenging art of storytelling.

 

Aida: @aidazilelian

Show: @grindingteethpod

matt: @norocknrollfun

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Aida Zilelian matt gahler 01:03:33 This week matt is in conversation with Aida Zilelian. Join them as they chat about childhood cemetery obsessions, playing acoustic rock at CB's Gallery in the 90's, and learning the challenging art of storytelling. Aida: @aidazilelian Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas This week matt is in conversation with Aida Zilelian. Join them as they chat about childhood cemetery obsessions, playing acoustic rock at CB's Gallery in the 90's, and learning the challenging art of storytelling. Aida: @aidazilelian Show: @grindingteethpod matt: @norocknrollfun Music by Matthew O. Thomas false full 4 fb2a7afa-2728-42cd-8561-a8f6f67ec547 Robert Balun This week I am in conversation with Robert Balun. Join us as we discuss screamo lyrics, the distinction between science fiction and horror, and the embarrassing books we read in our youth.

 

Robert: @99rbalun

 

Show: @grindingteethpod

 

Host: @norocknrollfun

mattgahler.com

 

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:25:34 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/robert-balun-lkyhY_xI This week I am in conversation with Robert Balun. Join us as we discuss screamo lyrics, the distinction between science fiction and horror, and the embarrassing books we read in our youth.

 

Robert: @99rbalun

 

Show: @grindingteethpod

 

Host: @norocknrollfun

mattgahler.com

 

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

]]> Robert Balun matt gahler 00:51:35 This week I am in conversation with Robert Balun. Join us as we discuss screamo lyrics, the distinction between science fiction and horror, and the embarrassing books we read in our youth. Robert: @99rbalun Show: @grindingteethpod Host: @norocknrollfun mattgahler.com Music by Matthew O. Thomas This week I am in conversation with Robert Balun. Join us as we discuss screamo lyrics, the distinction between science fiction and horror, and the embarrassing books we read in our youth. Robert: @99rbalun Show: @grindingteethpod Host: @norocknrollfun mattgahler.com Music by Matthew O. Thomas false full 3 c117e418-5865-4b8b-a983-1637a470979a Caits Meissner This week I am in conversation with Caits Meissner. Join us as we discuss childhood drawings, the art of clowning, and the anxiety and joy of being middle aged. This episode covers it all!

Caits: @thecaitsshow

Griding Teeth: @grindingteethpod

Host: @norocknrollfun

]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2025 14:10:44 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/caits-meissner-AFu4Gjrl This week I am in conversation with Caits Meissner. Join us as we discuss childhood drawings, the art of clowning, and the anxiety and joy of being middle aged. This episode covers it all!

Caits: @thecaitsshow

Griding Teeth: @grindingteethpod

Host: @norocknrollfun

]]> Caits Meissner matt gahler 01:05:24 This week I am in conversation with Caits Meissner. Join us as we discuss childhood drawings, the art of clowning, and the anxiety and joy of being middle aged. This episode covers it all! Caits: @thecaitsshow Griding Teeth: @grindingteethpod Host: @norocknrollfun This week I am in conversation with Caits Meissner. Join us as we discuss childhood drawings, the art of clowning, and the anxiety and joy of being middle aged. This episode covers it all! Caits: @thecaitsshow Griding Teeth: @grindingteethpod Host: @norocknrollfun false full 2 8b07b2c1-3073-43ad-a9d4-bc1c5c91f3f1 C (Constantine Jones) C (Constantine Jones):

IG: @storiesandnoise

Website: storiesandnoise.com

 

Grinding Teeth:

IG: @grindingteethpod

Host IG: @norocknrollfun

Website: mattgahler.com

 

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

 

Episodes drop every other Tuesday. Subscribe now so you don't miss one!

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:14:55 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/c-constantine-jones-jsejt-gd-gRPBezsw C (Constantine Jones):

IG: @storiesandnoise

Website: storiesandnoise.com

 

Grinding Teeth:

IG: @grindingteethpod

Host IG: @norocknrollfun

Website: mattgahler.com

 

Music by Matthew O. Thomas

 

Episodes drop every other Tuesday. Subscribe now so you don't miss one!

]]> C (Constantine Jones) matt gahler 01:05:15 In this inaugural episode I speak with C (Constantine Jones), a multi-hyphenate thingmaker originally from Tennessee and currently based in NYC. Our conversation covers topics ranging from video games to science fiction horror movies, and so much more. In this inaugural episode I speak with C (Constantine Jones), a multi-hyphenate thingmaker originally from Tennessee and currently based in NYC. Our conversation covers topics ranging from video games to science fiction horror movies, and so much more. false full 1 abfc831f-b45f-48e7-9190-00cbc371b0d3 Trailer Welcome to Grinding Teeth: A Podcast About The Creative Journey. This is an introduction to the show. Full length interviews will be coming soon. Episodes will drop every other Tuesday. 

Show IG: @grindingteethpod

Host IG: @norocknrollfun

Website: mattgahler.com

Music by Matthew O. Thomas 

 

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:25:34 +0000 matthew.gahler@gmail.com (matt gahler) https://grinding-teeth.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-BMWaGccM Welcome to Grinding Teeth: A Podcast About The Creative Journey. This is an introduction to the show. Full length interviews will be coming soon. Episodes will drop every other Tuesday. 

Show IG: @grindingteethpod

Host IG: @norocknrollfun

Website: mattgahler.com

Music by Matthew O. Thomas 

 

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