Guest: Reporter Matt (Matt Shearer)
Host: Zach Randles-Friedman

• Reporter Matt’s path from rock radio and talk radio to WBZ News
• How not studying journalism helped him become a better storyteller
• Why everyday people—not landmarks—are the real story
• Finding viral moments in malls, small towns, and random encounters
• Richard’s drag revival and centering LGBTQ+ humanity through storytelling
• A powerful story that helped change a woman’s life through music
• The viral Boston gay scene conversation that sparked real debate
• Fame in Boston, imposter syndrome, and staying grounded
• Busta Rhymes Island, blimps, and other “only in Massachusetts” moments
• Why joy, curiosity, and kindness still matter in media

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