About What Matters

Every week, Slackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel -- longtime friends and gatekeepers to what's dope in the world -- share insight, stories, and critique on the latest in pop culture, sports, and life in general.

BONUS: Checking in From the Final Four (or Two) in Minneapolis

Casey Pazzalia, creator of Slackie Brown, checks in from the Final Four in Minneapolis, MN.

04-08
04:29

Oscars Betting Odds, TV Rewatches & True Detective 3

Slackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel go through the betting odds for the Oscars, rewatchable TV series, the upcoming Super Bowl and the best show currently on television, True Detective: Season 3.

02-02
51:55

Introducing #FaxOnly - A Podcast Dedicated to Fairfax, VA

A new joint venture between Slackie Brown (@slackiebrown) and By George (@bygeorgegmu) which will cover all things Fairfax, VA. Our first show is mostly an introduction but we do talk about Northern Virginia's new professional soccer team -- Loudoun United FC -- and George Mason Month in Fairfax. Hosts: Casey Pazzalia, Bryan Lawrence Music: @SmokinAcesLTL Editing & Design: @CaseyP_Sports

01-24
29:37

Christmas Movie Checklist, Escape at Dannemora, and 2019 TV

Slackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel are joined by Shane Noetzel for a conversation about Christmas movie staples, Showtime's "Escape at Dannemora" and television to look out for in 2019.

12-23
01:04:46

Director Series: Coen Brothers (with Rob Langevin)

Slackie Brown's Connor Noetzel is joined by Rob Langevin, head of branded content at Barstool Sports, for a deep-dive on the Coen Brothers, their films and legacy.

12-05
01:33:57

Dak & Eli Blues, Casey's 1st NHL Game, & Making a Murderer Pt.2

Slackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel -- longtime friends and gatekeepers to what's dope in the world -- sing the blues on Eli Manning and Dak Prescott, talk about Casey's first-ever live NHL game in Dallas, Making a Murderer Part 2, and Connor's upcoming tour.

11-01
51:18

Remembering Mac Miller, Mental Health Check-In, and More

Slackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel are joined by Shane Noetzel for a conversation about Mac Miller, mental health, and substance abuse.

09-19
56:19

Interview: Jeff Pearlman on USFL Book, The Athletic, & Donald Trump

Slackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia chats with New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman about his new book, "Football For A Buck", and a litany of other subjects. Among them, you'll hear the two chop up "Summer Catch", the direction of The Athletic and Sports Illustrated, Donald Trump, dealing with fame and so much more.

09-11
39:11

Topic Gumbo: Spike Lee, Aretha, Escape at Dannemora, and More

Slackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel -- longtime friends and gatekeepers to what's dope in the world -- are joined once again by The Afternoon Edition's Shane Noetzel. Together, the guys say goodbye to Aretha Franklin and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart (3:05), discuss "The Defiant Ones" docuseries (12:00), movies about sales(14:30), Spike Lee and "BlacKKKlansman" (26:30), "Escape at Dannemora" (41:15), and end things with an NFC East chat (47:40).

08-21
01:04:18

Snap Judgements: "Succession" Finale & Yankees Collapse in Real Time

Slackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel -- longtime friends and gatekeepers to what's dope in the world -- throw down immediately after the season finale of "Succession" (0:45) and look towards Season 2. While taping, the Yankees blew their 4-1 lead over the Red Sox (26:10) and the reactions are priceless. Plus, the craziness of the Oakland A's, the New York Giants, and the Ravens QBs.

08-08
43:42

The TV Episode: Exciting August Releases, Second-Screenability, HBO Sundays, and More

Slackie Brown's Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel -- longtime friends and gatekeepers to what's dope in the world -- throw down on an (almost) all-television episode. It's our longest show to date, complete with what's good (and bad) right now ('Last Chance U', 'Sharp Objects', 'Succession', and more), the art of second-screenability, upcoming August projects, streaming wars, and lots more.

07-26
01:00:39

HR Derby 101 and Why You Need 'Succession' in Your Life

Live from Slackie Brown HQ, Casey Pazzalia and Connor Noetzel check in on the state of the MLB Home Run Derby (2:10), HBO's "Sharp Objects" (14:10), and then take a deep-dive into the best show currently on television: "Succession" (17:20).

07-18
38:52

Best MLB Jerseys, College Town Stories, and Dreams of NBA Realignment

We made it to our fourth episode and this About What Matters podcast is the best one yet. Promise! Casey and Connor chop up the best and worst jerseys from all different sports, share a bunch of college town stories, and work through the MLB trade deadline. Finally, they dive into NBA free agency and dream of realignment. Special thanks to Cast Studios. Production, Editing: Connor Noetzel Original Music: The Afternoon Edition Hosts: Casey Pazzalia, Connor Noetzel Outro Music: "Basketball Jones" -Barry White and Chris Rock

07-05
51:48

Talkin' Baseball (Stadiums) and Must-See July TV

Choppin' up a recent visit to Nationals Park as well as other baseball stadium stories. Plus, we get ready for TV in July with two monster projects from HBO. Special thanks to Cast Studios. Production, Editing: Connor Noetzel Original Music: The Afternoon Edition Hosts: Casey Pazzalia, Connor Noetzel Outro Music: "Piano Lessons" -Colin Munroe feat. Joell Ortiz

06-25
46:14

NYC Concert Venues, Lefty Gone Crazy, and the World Cup Flaw

Fresh off a live show at The Bitter End in NYC's Greenwich Village, the guys of 'About What Matters' chop up the best venues for musicians and bands to play, Phil Mickelson's fiasco at the U.S Open, and the potential flaw for World Cup and Olympic host cities. Of course, the show wraps with the IMDb game. Check it out! 'About What Matters' is a production of Slackie Brown Media. Special thanks to Cast Studios. Production, Editing: Connor Noetzel Original Music: The Afternoon Edition Hosts: Casey Pazzalia, Connor Noetzel, Shane Noetzel Outro Music: "In My City" -Caveman

06-16
36:44

D.C. vs. NY Sports, Kanye's New Projects, and the IMDb Game

'About What Matters' is the first podcast series from Slackie Brown Media. Casey Pazzalia, creator of SlackieBrown.com, is joined by The Afternoon Edition's Connor and Shane Noetzel to talk D.C. sports, Stanley Cup memories, Kanye's new projects, and, of course, the IMDb game. Special thanks to Cast Studios. Production, Editing: Connor Noetzel Original Music: The Afternoon Edition Hosts: Casey Pazzalia, Connor Noetzel, Shane Noetzel Outro Music: "Soundtrack 2 My Life" -Kid Cudi

06-08
57:14

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