A Sucker for Possibility

A very special Season 2 finale episode with writer, director, and musician Romeo Candido who produced many of the MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic interviews that Matt recalls here each week. Romeo talks to Matt about joining the cast of Miss Saigon as a 19 year old, his Newfoundland roots by way of the Philippines, and how despite making feature films and writing, directing, and producing countless hours of television over the past 20 plus years....music is his truest form of expression. Matt and Romeo also reminisce about that time in Nashville they sang around a campfire with 80's pop star Tiffany.   Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram.Follow Matt Wells on Instagram.Produced by Greater Hood Productions.Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools. 

Legendary comedian and actor Scott Thompson talks to Matt about his time with the groundbreaking sketch comedy troupe "Kids in the Hall", what his definition of "home" is after decades on the road, and his reflections on his post "Kids" career including his time on The Larry Sanders Show. He also talks about the family mentality that has kept the "Kids" together after all these years and the personal growth he needed to mend the strained relationship with his father. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram.Follow Matt Wells on Instagram.Produced by Greater Hood Productions.These Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools. 

Acclaimed actress Karen Robinson talks to Matt about why she's happy that her breakout role in "Schitt's Creek" happened later in her career, the community that supported her through the struggle of being a broke actor, and the famous stage show that brought her to Toronto with an "impossible dream". Karen also reflects on the importance of her Jamaican roots and the culture shock she faced as a young girl when she moved to small town Alberta.Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram.Follow Matt Wells on Instagram.Produced by Greater Hood Productions.Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools. 

Multi-award winning and platinum selling artists Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace) and Chantal Kreviazuk talk to Matt about how coming together to create their musical project "Moon vs Sun" not only allowed them to grow creatively....but also personally. It's a journey that has helped them to find better lines of communication within their marriage and also with their kids. They also talk about the changing landscape of music and social media and how more than ever audiences want a glimpse behind the songs and into the lives of the artist...and what that means for a couple who have very different feelings on that topic. Check out Matt's 2012 interview with No Doubt as discussed in this episode. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram.Follow Matt Wells on Instagram.Produced by Greater Hood Productions.Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Broadcast legend and fashion icon Jeanne Beker talks to Matt about the art of interviewing, communicating, and her life long journey of finding a basic human connection with people though her acclaimed body of work. Jeanne also discusses the strength it took to balance family life and her career as the host of Fashion Television, the importance of being kind to ourselves, and how her recent experience with breast cancer inspired her to use her platform to spread awareness and positivity.Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram.Follow Matt Wells on Instagram.Produced by Greater Hood Productions.Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools. 

Acclaimed musician Martina Sorbara talks to Matt about the massive personal changes in her life that inspired her latest album "Twennies", the importance of forgiving ourselves,  and what it really means to have an international hit song. She also discusses what she learned about herself through the end of the personal and professional relationship that helped shape Dragonette's early musical success.Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram.Follow Matt Wells on Instagram.Produced by Greater Hood Productions.Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools. 

Award winning broadcaster, writer, and author Amanda Parris talks to Matt about the non-traditional path on which she has built her career, how her childhood dream of being a writer almost never happened, and how motherhood has changed her. Amanda also discusses her experiences with tokenism and how that inspired her latest project "Revenge of the Black Best Friend". Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram.Follow Matt Wells on Instagram.Produced by Greater Hood Productions.Theme Song: "Good Things by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools.

Legendary musician Huey Lewis talks to Matt about the great sadness that came with the loss of his hearing, his inability to sing and perform live, and what has helped him find the light through that darkness. He also discusses his early musical influences, the impact that the emergence of punk music had on him, the legacy of Huey Lewis and The News, and whether or not he believes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in their future. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram.Follow Matt Wells on Instagram.Produced by Greater Hood Productions.Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels and performed by Rival Schools. 

Musician and author Tegan Quin (Tegan and Sara) talks to Matt about what over 20 years in the music industry has taught her about herself, her sister, and the business. She describes the low moment when Sara moved to the other side of the country, the tension that caused between them on a personal and professional level, and the song it inspired. Tegan also explains the importance of not clinging to the past in order to keep moving and growing as a person.Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram.Follow Matt Wells on Instagram.Produced by Greater Hood Productions.Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools. 

Season 2 PREMIERE!!! Musician, actor, and author Jann Arden talks to Matt about the personal cost of a successful music career, coming to terms with the relationship between her and her father's alcoholism, and the difficult journey she and her family faced with her brother's legal troubles.  Jann also describes her simple outlook on life that "good things come from bad things", the importance of alone time, and the role Frank Zappa played in her evolution as a writer. Follow Good Things with Matt Wells on Instagram.Follow Matt Wells on Instagram. Produced by Greater Hood Productions.Theme Song: "Good Things" by Walter Schreifels as performed by Rival Schools. 

A phrase we have all heard and have all used - "can't complain". But let's be honest... most days we could. With a little lyrical help from a song by the same name, and some words written by Cameron Crowe, Matt dives into that space between what we say... and how we truly feel. What a sucker!Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibility.Follow Matt on Instagram @mattawells. Theme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings.

What if art isn’t about being seen, celebrated, or paid... but about staying human?In this episode, inspired by Patty Griffin, Matt explores creativity not as achievement, but as survival. When life feels too heavy, you don’t need answers… sometimes you just need to make a pie.Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibility.Follow Matt on Instagram @mattawells.Theme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsimgs.

Inspired by a subway station busker, this episode circles the idea of being lonely when we're surrounded by people and the fear of not being seen... even when there are eyes everywhere.Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibility.Follow Matt on Instagram @mattawells.Theme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings.

In the first episode of 2026, Matt reflects on a Rolling Stones lyric that’s aged into wisdom, a frozen New Year’s morning that didn’t go as planned, and the quiet shift from discipline to discernment.Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibility.Follow Matt on Instagram @mattawells.Theme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings.

Hope. Fear. Ferris Bueller. What a way to end the year!A quiet reminder to hold onto these moments as they pass.Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibility.Follow Matt on Instagram @mattawells.Theme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings.

Paul Simon. Charles Bukowski. And the discipline of joy.Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibilityFollow Matt on Instagram @mattawellsTheme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings

What if the real clampdown isn’t the world… but the way we abandon our truest selves?In this episode, Matt uses The Clash, Leonard Cohen, and his own journey in the arts to explore how creativity helps us break free from expectations... and return to the unfiltered self we started with.A quick, soulful reminder that art isn’t a career.It’s a way home.Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibility.Foll Matt on Instagram @mattawells.Theme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings.

Today’s episode is about friendship - the real kind - and why so many of us feel lonely even when we’re surrounded by people. Pops Staples sets the tone, Carl Jung kicks the door open, and a Taoist story brings it home.We talk about self-friendship, treating yourself with the compassion you’d show your closest friend, and learning not to abandon yourself when things get loud in your head.Short, honest, and (hopefully) grounding. If you need a moment of connection… have a listen.Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibilityFollow Matt @mattawellsTheme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the wisdom of Lao Tzu, and a promise from Matt's daughter - Sofia.A gentle reminder that we are stronger than we think... no matter what life throws at us.Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibilityFollow Matt on Instagram @mattawellsTheme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings

Puff the Magic Dragon and the timeless art of staying young at heart.Because wonder doesn’t wrinkle... and possibility never gets old.Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibility Follow Matt on Instagram @mattawellsTheme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings