Black Market Therapy

Board Meeting: Circular Growth

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:31:11 -0400

Where are we? Where are we going? What has this all been for? This week, join Joel and Matt as they dive into the nuts and bolts of Season 3, and lay out some (tentative) plans for what's to come.

Bonus: Changing Landscapes (with RJ Barnett)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:08:26 -0400

This week, enjoy some bonus content plucked right from Joel's and Matt's recent discussion with RJ Barnett (Episode #104, "Paracosms"). Topics include covid, social media, goals, performing, and more!

Likewise, be sure to check out RJ's music (below), RJ's books, or any of RJ's innumerable bands and collaborations (including Solvent C, which features longtime friend of the pod Captain Ian Garland).

https://circlebrooke.bandcamp.com

Paracosms (with RJ Barnett)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:37:44 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by friend, musician, and author RJ Barnett to discuss paracosms and the unyielding power of imagination.

Make sure to check out RJ's music (below), RJ's books, or any of RJ's innumerable bands and collaborations (including, but not limited to, Solvent C, which features longtime friend of the pod Captain Ian Garland).

https://circlebrooke.bandcamp.com

Bonus: Bad Art is Boring (with Ian Garland)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:07:32 -0500

This week, enjoy some unaired bonus content from Joel's and Matt's recent conversation with Captain Ian Garland (Ep. 102, "Vienna").
Make sure to check out Ian's music here! https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friend

Vienna (with Ian Garland)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:40:30 -0500

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, producer, and longtime friend Captain Ian Garland to discuss the ineffable concept of "Vienna."
Check out Ian's music here! https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friend

Top 5 Winter Albums (with Pete Minigell)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:24:20 -0500

Joel and Matt are joined once again by Matt's dear old brother, Pete, to discuss their go-to winter soundtrack(s). Check out Pete's music here: https://bit.ly/3PRcQxH . Check out the full album list below!

Pete

Kasbo - Places We Don't Know

Lastlings - First Contact

Dustin Tebbutt - Changeophelia EP

Tom Odell - Long Way Down

Fred Again - Actual Life 3

Matt

Radiohead - Kid A

Bob Dylan - Self-Titled

Sun Kil Moon - Among the Leaves

Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

Erik Satie - Gymnopedies

Joel

Adam Reid and the In-Betweens - Punctuation Marks

Deftones - White Pony

Thrice - Vheissu

In Flames - Soundtrack to Your Escape

Musk Ox - Woodfall

Honorable Mentions

Iron & Wine - The Creek Drank the Cradle

Hum - You'd Prefer an Astronaut and Downward Is Heavenward

Bon Iver and Nicholas Britell - "Second Nature"

Tony Anderson - "Ariana"

Leonard Cohen - "Strings Reprise/Treaty"

Bauhaus - "Bela Lugosi's Dead"

Nada Surf - "Blizzard of '77"

M83 - "Atlantique Sud"

Episode 100!

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:20:49 -0500

The big day is here! This week, join Joel and Matt in enjoying a clip reel of some of BMT's more charming moments, featuring music by the inimitable:

Adam Reid and the In-Betweens

Ali Zagame

Ryan Herrick

Midnight Harvest

Grand Honey

Bullpup

Moving Forward (with Owen Korzec)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:02:17 -0500

This week, Joel and Matt add to their meaning-making corpus through a fabulous discussion with musician/producer/longtime friend of the podcast, Owen Korzec! Make sure to check out Owen's work here!

https://owenkorzec.com/#services
https://www.youtube.com/user/owenkorzec
https://owenkorzec.bandcamp.com/album/glow

Scatterbrain Sessions: Career Cultures

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:17:31 -0500

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt add to their conversation(s) on labor and career with a throwback to last year's "Stuck in a Rut" sessions (See episodes 59, 62, 65, 67), in which they discussed the pressure to fit into workplace culture.

Further Thoughts on Labor: Aptitudinal Beliefs

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:55:51 -0500

This week, Joel and Matt reflect on their conversation with Lucinda Bowen (episode 94, "Labors of Love") and consider the relationship of education to the culture and values of America's workforce, as well as the importance of properly recognizing aptitude.

Will It Apply? (with Brian Dickens)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:35:25 -0500

Happy New Year! This week, Joel and Matt are joined by their old pal and fellow musician Brian Dickens to discuss New Year's resolutions.
Check out Brian's work here!
https://briandickens.bandcamp.com

Scatterbrain Sessions: To Build a Fire

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:29:08 -0500

From Hiking to hot sauce, there's more than one way to build a fire. Happy Solstice, everyone!

Labors of Love (with Lucinda Bowen)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:44:36 -0500

This week, as a tribute to their fellow workaholics, Joel and Matt sit down with expert Lucinda Bowen to discuss meaning making in the workplace!

Bonus: Between Jobs (with Carissa Johnson)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:12:35 -0500

This week, enjoy an excerpt (with guest Carissa Johnson!) from last week's Season 3 kickoff (also with guest Carissa Johnson!).

Make sure to check out Carissa's work (and the work of her company, Fuel Heart Productions), here:
https://linktr.ee/carissajohnsonmusic

https://linktr.ee/blackmarkettherapypodcast

It's a Sign (with Carissa Johnson)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:38:13 -0500

Welcome to Season 3! It's "meaning making" time.
This week, join Joel & Matt for a conversation with musician, artist, equestrian, and entrepreneur Carissa Johnson!
Make sure to check out Carissa's work (and the work of her company, Fuel Heart Productions), here:
https://linktr.ee/carissajohnsonmusic

https://linktr.ee/blackmarkettherapypodcast

Introducing Season 3!

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:47:13 -0500

What gives life meaning? Joel, Matt, and a coterie of fantastic guests (including, but not limited to, a death doula) are determined to find out. Join us this week for a preview of some of the topics, conundra, and special guests Season 3 has to offer. Regular episodes kick off on 12/1 with guest Carissa Johnson!

Up in the Air (with Rob Banta)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Hello again! After a short break, Joel and Matt are preparing to dive headlong into Season 3. Before they do, join them for a conversation with actual airline pilot and co-host of The Commuter Clause, Rob Banta!
Listen to The Commuter Clause here, or anywhere you find podcasts!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commuter-clause/id1633839112

Top 10 Summer Albums: Extravaganza Edition (Featuring Pete Minigell)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400

This week, join Joel, Matt, and special guest Pete Minigell for a discussion of the best summer albums ever made! Check out Pete's music here: https://bit.ly/3PRcQxH
As well as Joel's, Matt's, and Pete's respective Top 10 list:

Joel
Weezer - Green Album
Glen Hansard - Didn't He Ramble
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Howl
Nada Surf - High/Low
Team Sleep - Team Sleep
She & Him - Volume II
Laura Marling - Once I Was an Eagle
No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom
Manchester Orchestra - Cope
Heatmiser

Pete
Bob Marley - Legend
Midnight Oil - Blue Sky Mining
Kaigo - Golden Hour
Arizona - Asylum
Odessa - A Moment Apart
Jet - Get Born
Inhaler - It Won't Always Be like This
Oasis - Definitely Maybe
Bleachers - Strange Desire
Casbo - The Making of a Paracosm

Matt
Gin Blossoms - New Miserable Experience
Kris Kristoffersen - Songs of Kristoffersen
Boston - Boston
The Weisstronauts - Featuring "Spritely"
Van Morrison - Astral Weeks
The Clash - Give 'Em Enough Rope
Big Star - #1 Record
Oasis - Definitely Maybe
The Ramones - Rocket to Russia
Smokey and the Bandit

Honorable Mentions:
Lost Legends of Surf Guitar
That Thing You Do Soundtrack
Palms - Palms
Wilco/Mavis Staples
Shallou
Keane - Hopes and Fears
The Darkness
Fountains of Wayne - Fountains of Wayne
Elliott Smith - Either/Or (after dark)
Iron & Wine - Ghost on Ghost
Wye Oak - Shriek
Alien Ant Farm - ANThology

Summer Shorts: Eat Healthy, Live Dangerous (with Ian Garland and Trevor Sullivan)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:56:31 -0400

For this week's Summer Short, we bring you an outtake from our 2021 episode on workaholism, featuring Trevor Sullivan and Ian Garland!
Check out Ian's music, Northaven: https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friend
And Trevor's band, Bullpup: https://bullpupband.bandcamp.com/
As well as Bonus Episode #44 ("The Ethics and Idolatry of Art Appreciation") of this podcast for more content!

Summer Shorts: How Not to Play Covers (with Amber Tortorelli)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:00:56 -0400

For this week's Summer Short, we bring you an outtake from our 2021 episode on Sexist Jam Sesssions (Ep. 19, featuring Amber Tortorelli).

Find Amber's work here!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfnowamber/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WTFNowAmber/posts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCe32HCZjiQQPN1ZmIX2meQ
Sapling: https://saplingband.bandcamp.com/

Summer Shorts: Projecting Your Best Self (with Justin Arena)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:21:30 -0400

For this week's Summer Short, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, artist, and entrepreneur Justin Arena to discuss the concept of projecting one's best self.

Make sure that you check out Justin's work!
https://justinarena.bandcamp.com
www.togetherpressma.com

Summer Shorts: Simplicity (with Devri Goodspeed)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:25:48 -0400

Before we gear up for Season 3 (coming this September!), Joel and Matt have a cornucopia of bonus content for you to enjoy all summer long! This week, we present a fine excerpt from our recent episode with Devri Goodspeed!

Make sure to check out Matt's and Devri's embroidery company, Basic Stitch! www.BasicStitchEmbroidery.com

Meaning Making (with Devri Goodspeed)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:31:21 -0400

As Season 2 of Black Market Therapy comes to an end, Joel and Matt are joined by friend, fiber artist, and entrepreneur Devri Goodspeed to discuss meaning making. Make sure to tune in all summer long for bonus episodes, special guests, and the occasional mini series! Regularly scheduled content returns this September.

Additionally: Is your head cold? Are you struggling to carry books and/or fruit? Now you can grab a hat, tote bag bag, or other garment from Devri's and Matt's business! Custom and pre-made items available at www.BasicStitchEmbroidery.com

Bonus: Geeking Out on Guitars (with David Picciuto)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:57:44 -0400

This week, enjoy a bonus segment taken from our DIY Ethics episode with David Picciuto!
Check out David's creations, tutorials, and other content here:
https://makesomething.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaykeSsGhtn2o2BsPm-rsw
https://www.instagram.com/makesomethingtv/

DIY Ethics (with David Picciuto)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:54:00 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by artist, YouTube, woodworker, musician, photographer, and bonafide renaissance man David Picciuto to discuss DIY ethics!
You can (and should) check out David's vast array of creations, tutorials, and content here:
https://makesomething.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaykeSsGhtn2o2BsPm-rsw
https://www.instagram.com/makesomethingtv/

Scatterbrain Sessions: Narrative Styles

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt discuss narrative styles!

Chasing the Dream Part 2: Making Peace with Pathology

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 27 May 2022 03:24:12 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt reflect on last week's conversation with Andy O before diving even deeper into the concept of chasing one's dream.

Chasing the Dream: Part 1 (with Andy O)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by Andy O to discuss the joys, perils, and peculiarities of chasing one's dream!
Check out Andy's tour dates, records, and announcements here!
https://twitter.com/andyo8o8/
https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/andyo808/
https://www.facebook.com/andyo808/?ref=page_internal

Bonus: Hell Gigs (with Andy O)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 18 May 2022 13:43:10 -0400

This week, enjoy an excerpt from Joel's and Matt's soon-to-be-released conversation with Andy O!
Check out Andy's tour dates, records, and announcements here!
https://twitter.com/andyo8o8/
https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/andyo808/
https://www.facebook.com/andyo808/?ref=page_internal

Habits & Routines

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt discuss the pros, cons, and finer points of living with habits and routines.

Scatterbrain Sessions: How to Say Goodbye

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:41:48 -0400

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt consider the finer points of saying goodbye.

Board Meeting - Community Building & Creative Control

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:09:22 -0400

Just what have we been doing this year, and why have we been doing it? This week, Joel and Matt reflect on the past year's topics, arcs, and tangents, from the wonderful addition of a Humanist Perspective, to the lugubrious days of Stuck in a Rut.

Notes From the Underground (with Justin Arena)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, artist, and small business owner Justin Arena to discuss underground and "countercultural" community. Make sure to check out Justin's work in the following locations!

https://justinarena.bandcamp.com
https://www.togetherpressma.com

Bonus: Do Metrics Measure Value? (with Justin Arena)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:49:07 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, artist, and small business owner Justin Arena to discuss the importance (or lack of importance) of metrics. Make sure that you check out Justin's work!

https://justinarena.bandcamp.com
https://www.togetherpressma.com

Unconditional Love

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:19:28 -0400

What is (unconditional) love? Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more! This week, join Joel and Matt on a quest to determine what unconditional love is, how it differs from conditional love, and if it can even exist.

Last Day in the Studio

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:58:18 -0400

This week, join Joel and Matt for one last recording in Joel's studio. It was a wonderful place of many late night symposia (and the birthplace of this very podcast).

Scatterbrain Sessions: Is it Altruistic?

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:48:23 -0400

Is it altruistic? Matt has his doubts! Make up your own mind after this week's Scatterbrain Session!

Beliefs vs. Values

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:02:55 -0500

For this week's Humanist Perspective, Joel and Matt consider the difference between beliefs and values. Episode 5 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists).

A Humanist Perspective was conducted live every Thursday, January 6th through February 10th, with discussion groups focused on non-ideological approaches to community structures. Following each live show, Joel and Matt recorded a special "topic debrief" on Black Market Therapy.

Stuck in a Rut (Part 4)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0500

This week, Joel and Matt scratch their way up the side of another philosophical crevasse!
Be sure to check out Part 1 (1/20), Part 2 (2/3), and Part 3 (2/18) for more context!

Scatterbrain Sessions: Healing by Do-Over

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:22:42 -0500

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt dive into the benefits of healing oneself by retracing one's steps.

Individuation (with Jeremy Levine)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:02:34 -0500

For this week's Humanist Perspective, Joel and Matt are joined by Jeremy Levine (guest host of this week's live chat) to discuss individuation. Episode 4 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists).

A Humanist Perspective is live every Thursday, January 6th through February 10th, with discussion groups focused on non-ideological approaches to community structures. Conversations start at 8 p.m. EST. Following each live show, Joel and Matt will record a special "topic debrief" on the Black Market Therapy platform. Learn more about how to participate at theliturgists.com!

Stuck in a Rut (Part 3)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:28:49 -0500

This week, Joel and Matt spelunk once more in the gritty caverns of self growth!
Make sure to check out Part 1 (1/20) and Part 2 (2/3) for greater context!

Scatterbrain Sessions: Home Recordings

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:43:18 -0500

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt talk turkey about those pesky wellsprings of joy and consternation: home recordings.

Keep Your Guard Up

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 23:24:47 -0500

For this week's Humanist Perspective, Joel and Matt reflect on the live group's discussion of boundaries, vulnerability, and the finer points of choosing to "keep one's guard up" (or not). Episode 3 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists).

Stuck in a Rut (Part 2)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0500

This week, Joel and Matt continue to wade through the icy waters of self discovery! In case you missed it, check out Ep. 59 (1/20/22) for Stuck in a Rut (Part 1)!

Scatterbrain Sessions: New Year's Resolutions

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:05:36 -0500

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt discuss their New Years hopes, plans, and ambitions. Stay tuned for some related New Year's Challenges!

The Lack

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:45:10 -0500

This week, after a rousing discussion about community, Joel and Matt discuss lack! Episode 2 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists).

Stuck in a Rut (Part 1)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:48:47 -0500

This past fall, Joel and Matt discovered that they were both in a bit of a rut. Like the Shackleton(s) of the podcasting world, they have been documenting their journey from this unfortunate emotional landscape to the warmer waters of self-discovery and hope (and at some point, probably, Sartre).

Faith

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:29:34 -0500

This week, Joel and Matt talk about the different meanings, purposes, and faces of faith. Episode 1 of 6 in our limited-time discussion series on humanism (co-sponsored by the Liturgists).

The Beginner's Mind (with Brian Dickens)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 01:46:29 -0500

Happy 2022! Kicking off the New Year, Joel and Matt are joined by musician, rock climber, and erstwhile guest Brian Dickens to discuss the "Beginner's Mind." Discovering a new passion is always worthwhile, but what does it mean to stay engaged with a hobby, pursuit, or interest once the novelty wears off? As it turns out, it can be beneficial to greet even the most familiar endeavors from the perspective of a beginner.

Check out Brian's music via his website (which uses the best domain name on the Web) https://www.theplotdickens.com/

A Humanist Perspective

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:47:16 -0500

Starting tomorrow, we'll be leading a discussion group focused on non-ideological approaches to community structures, in collaboration with the Liturgists! This week, Joel sits down with Michael Gungor to discuss what this series is all about. We'll be live every Thursday at 8 p.m. EST, Jan. 6th through Feb. 10th. Learn more about how to participate at theliturgists.com!

Not Religious but Spiritual

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:40:32 -0500

This week, Joel and Matt examine some of the differences between religion and spirituality, including the ways in which these concepts may have evolved throughout their respective lives.

Imposter Syndrome (with Ali Zagame)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:41:57 -0500

This week, writer/musician Ali Zagame joins Joel and Matt to talk about their old friend, imposter syndrome (the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved, or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills).

Check out Ali's music here! https://ali-zagame.bandcamp.com/

Scatterbrain Session: Friendsgiving

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500

This week, Joel and Matt talk literal turkey about Thanksgiving! For many people - including your esteemed hosts - Thanksgiving can mean navigating a mishmash of family relationships, social identities, and perceived obligations. What if there were another, better way of giving thanks?

Community is Complicated

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:21:19 -0500

This week, Joel and Matt discuss a deceptively complex topic: community. Communities are all around us, but what are they, really, and how do we fit into them?

Scatterbrain Sessions: Nick Drake Season

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:30:55 -0500

As Thanksgiving and the Holidays impend, Joel and Matt join the world in celebrating the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year." That's right, it's Nick Drake Season! Cue up Pink Moon, find a cemetery with good Wi-Fi, and join your hosts for a pleasant autumnal romp through the land of seasonal depression.

An Interview with Grand Honey

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:42:28 -0500

Matt here! Before we dive whole hog into Season 2, you should know that Joel plays in an extremely cool and deeply talented band called Grand Honey. This week, we were pleased to have them on to discuss what they've been up to, including (but not limited to) their brand new album, "Canopy." Special guest-hosting duties administered by Ian "The Captain" Garland of Haven Soundworks!

https://grandhoney.bandcamp.com/album/canopy
https://www.facebook.com/GrandHoneyBand/

https://www.facebook.com/havensoundworks/
https://www.instagram.com/havensoundworks/?hl=en

Season 2 Introduction

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:00:08 -0400

What a year! We are forever grateful for the listeners, guests, and sources who made Season 1 such a pleasure to tape.
If you need more Black Market Therapy, you're in luck! Joel and Matt can't stop picking at that exciting scab, "human existence." Consequently, they now have a whole slew of Black Market Therapy sessions all gussied up for Season 2! Join them this week for a discussion of what's to come. They accept most forms of insurance.

The "Cage Conundrum" (with Ali Zagame)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:15:17 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt are joined writer/musician Ali Zagame for a new - and serendipitous - thought experiment!

By the sheer grace of God, the nurse who gave Matt his COVID-19 vaccine was a philosophy enthusiast! Syringe in hand, she asked him following question (proving unequivocally that smalltalk really is what you make of it): Would it be ethical to place one human being in a cage and subject them - for the duration of their life - to the suffering of all humanity, if this meant that the rest of humanity could cease suffering entirely?

Make sure that you check out Ali's music! https://ali-zagame.bandcamp.com/

Would You Exit the Simulation? (with Ryan Herrick)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:31:08 -0400

Joel and Matt are joined by their good friend (and erstwhile guest!) Ryan Herrick for another perplexing thought experiment! If you discovered that you were living in a simulation, and had been for all of your life, would you leave it?

Make sure to check out Ryan's music here: https://ryanherrick.com/

Superhero Ethics (with Owen Korzec)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:20:46 -0400

This week, in what is to be the first of a series of quick thought experiments, Joel and Matt are joined by Owen Korzec to discuss "superhero ethics." If one has a superpower, is one obligated to use it for the good of humanity?
Special thanks to the WUML radio show which turned Matt onto the concept of superhero ethics! You are an inspiration to us all (and very difficult to track down!).

Workaholism (with Ian Garland and Trevor Sullivan)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:40:54 -0400

In honor of Labor Day, Joel and Matt are joined by two of their favorite workaholics, the Good Captain Ian Garland and Trevor Sullivan, to discuss the various expressions and consequences of workaholism.
Make sure to check out Ian's music, Northaven: https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friend
And Trevor's band, Bullpup: https://bullpupband.bandcamp.com/
As well as Bonus Episode #44 ("The Ethics and Idolatry of Art Appreciation") of this humble podcast for more inspired content!

The Ethics and Idolatry of Art Appreciation (with Ian Garland and Trevor Sullivan)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:14:29 -0400

In this bonus clip (taken from "Workaholism," coming this Labor Day) Joel and Matt, with Captain Ian Garland and Trevor Sullivan, consider the finer points of art appreciation -- can a scene ever truly be a community?
Make sure to check out Joel's fantastic blog post regarding the matter: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50385363
Ian's music, Northaven: https://togetherrecordsma.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-a-friend
And Trevor's band, Bullpup: https://bullpupband.bandcamp.com/

Wasted Years

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:16:31 -0400

Should you waste your time always searching for those wasted years? This week, Joel and Matt ponder the value of squandered time, and a few choice Iron Maiden puns, as they consider whether their wasted years were actually wasted. Were they living in the golden years? Adrian!

Scatterbrain Sessions: Going Back to School

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:03:06 -0400

It's almost September, so this week, Joel and Matt talk turkey about going back to school!

Bonus: Erring on the Side of Anecdotes (with Owen Korzec)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:18:22 -0400

This week, treat yourself to a sliver of bonus content from Ep. 39: Mind & Body, Part 1 (with Owen Korzec)

Mind & Body, Part 2 (with Joe Folan)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:43:04 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by the "Jazzy Devil" himself, Joe Folan, to continue their discussion of the mind body connection!
Check out Joe's tracks, gigs, and more at https://www.joefolan.com/

Mind & Body, Part 1 (with Owen Korzec)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:44:38 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt are joined by musician and podcaster Owen Korzec to talk turkey about the mind-body connection!

Scatterbrain Sessions: The Follies of Fundamentalism

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

On this week's Scatterbrain Session, Joel and Matt talk turkey about what can (and often does) go wrong with fundamentalism.

The Burden of History (with Adam Reid)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:51:13 -0400

Joel and Matt are joined by historian/musician Adam Reid to discuss the complexities of examining (and living with) history. Make sure to check out Adam's music!
https://adamreidandthein-betweens.bandcamp.com/
https://nannyband.bandcamp.com/

Scatterbrain Sessions: The Primal Joy of Breaking Bread

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:19:06 -0400

For this week's Scatterbrain Session, literal and figurative bread-breaking enthusiasts Joel and Matt discuss the scarcity of shared meals during COVID-19.

Objective Truth (with Madi Vespa)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:50:26 -0400

If a podcast drops in the forest, does anyone hear it? Special guest Madi Vespa joins Joel and Matt for a scintillating discussion about objective truth! Make sure you to follow Madi on Tik Tok! @mannaggiamiseria

Bonus: Joel and Matt Learn About "Tik Tok" (with Madi Vespa)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:15:51 -0400

An insightful outtake from "Objective Truth" (w/ special guest Madi Vespa)! Joel and Matt learn what "Tik Tok" is, and discover why everyone is suddenly "Tok-ing" about it. Check out the full episode on 6/24 (Ep. #35, "Objective Truth" w/ Madi Vespa).
Make sure to follow Madi on Tik Tok! @mannaggiamiseria

Scatterbrain Sessions: Toxically Zen

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

This week's Scatterbrain Session features exciting bonus content, taped following Joel's and Matt's conversation with Michael Gungor (Ep. #31, "Look What I Can Do," aired: 6/3/21)

Healthy Competition (with Trevor Sullivan)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Joel and Matt are joined by Trevor "Pork Chop" Sullivan (from the band Bullpup) to discuss the merits and demerits of inter-artist competition, his longstanding rivalry with Matt (which Matt is winning), and the benefits of challenging your peers. Check out Bullpup! www.Facebook.com/Bullpupbandma

Look What I Can Do (with Michael Gungor)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 03:05:10 -0400

Joel and Matt are joined by musician, author, and podcast host Michael Gungor to discuss the resentment we feel in needing validation from others, and the power in learning to love yourself. Make sure you check out Michael's work in the following wonderful places!
http://www.michaelgungor.com/
http://www.gungormusic.com/
https://theliturgists.com/about-us

The Critic & Catastrophe

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 27 May 2021 10:41:29 -0400

Question: Are my fears being seen?
Answer: Thank your demon.

Scatterbrain Sessions: Suffering as Inspiration

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:28:10 -0400

For this week's Scatterbrain Session (from The Critic & Catastrophe, air date 5/27/21) Joel and Matt check in with their old friend, Suffering!

Bonus: Lessons Learned from DIY Culture (with Brian Dickens)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 19 May 2021 17:14:31 -0400

A bonus conversation, plucked straight from our Cross Discipline episode with Brian Dickens (air date: 4/15/21)! Joel, Matt, and Brian discuss the joys, trials, and tribulations of operating within a DIY culture.

Boston Art Podcast Crossover, Part 2: Dusty Free Records of the Future

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Part 2 of a crossover episode with Theodora Earthwurms and Brian Huntress from the Boston Art Podcast! Check out their show too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0DoD264JkwSgcKfSY2dbGW

Boston Art Podcast Crossover, Part 1: Down in the Filth

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week, Joel and Matt sit down for Part 1 of a lovely crossover episode with their friends from the Boston Art Podcast, Theodora Earthwurms and Brian Huntress! Make sure you check out the Boston Art Podcast as soon as you possibly can (https://open.spotify.com/show/0DoD264JkwSgcKfSY2dbGW). Part 2 coming 5/13!

Board Meeting: Where Are We Going With This?

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Episode 25, and what a glorious ride it has been so far! This week, Joel and Matt dip behind the scenes to discuss what Black Market Therapy has meant to them, where the show is going, and what they've learned since taping Episode 1.

Toxic Positivity

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:53:35 -0400

Joel and Matt get acquainted with the fascinating and deceptive concept of toxic positivity! For even more content, make sure you check out 4/28's Scatterbrain Session (and companion episode) on influencers and social media!

Scatterbrain Sessions: Influencers & Social Media Accountability

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:19:24 -0400

In an excerpt from tomorrow's (4/29) episode on Toxic Positivity, Joel and Matt work through the finer points of internet culture, including one of the most peculiar professions ever to spring forth from the World Wide Web: influencers!

Further Thoughts on Cross-Discipline

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:16:33 -0400

Joel and Matt had a little more to say about cross-discipline! To hear the topic covered in even more depth, check out their cross-discipline episode with Brian Dickens (Episode #21, aired 4/15/21).

Cross-Discipline (with Brian Dickens)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Musician/rock climber Brian Dickens joins musician/well-rounded artisan Joel and musician/aspiring-cyclist Matt to discuss cross-discipline!

Scatterbrain Sessions: Insecurity and Spiral Dynamics

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:28:18 -0400

Joel and Matt chat about insecurity and spiral dynamics!

Bonus: Sexist Jam Sessions (with Amber Tortorelli)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:12:23 -0400

During the taping of The Fool (air date: 4/1/21) Joel, Matt, and Amber discussed the toxicity in the music world.

The Fool (with Amber Tortorelli)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:34:25 -0400

April Fool's Day Special! Artist, musician, and self-described fool Amber Tortorelli joins Joel and Matt to talk about this hallowed day's surprising origins, as well as the importance of fools and pranksters.

You can find Amber's work in the following places!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfnowamber/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WTFNowAmber/posts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCe32HCZjiQQPN1ZmIX2meQ
Sapling: https://saplingband.bandcamp.com/

Black Market Book Club: The Four Agreements

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:40:57 -0400

Joel and Matt get down to business about Don Miguel Ruiz's mind-expanding bestseller, the Four Agreements!

Sober Spaces Part 2: Intersectional Sobriety

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:39:49 -0400

St. Patrick's Day Special, Part 2! Special guests Brian Huntress, Prateek, and Devri Goodspeed once again join Joel and Matt to discuss sober spaces and why we all need them.

Sober Spaces Part 1: The Commodity of Shared Experience

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:15:09 -0400

It's a jolly St. Patrick's Day Special! Special Guests Brian Huntress, Prateek, and Devri Goodspeed join Joel and Matt to discuss sober spaces, and why they are so difficult to establish and maintain. Join us 3/18 for Part 2!

Bonus: art vs. Art (w/ Brian Huntress, Prateek, and Devri Goodspeed)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 02:39:07 -0500

Outtake from St. Patrick's Day two-part Sober Spaces Special (airing 3/17 and 3/18!).
Featuring Brian Huntress (https://brianhuntress.bandcamp.com/album/terror), Prateek (https://www.prateeksongs.com/), and Devri Goodspeed (https://www.facebook.com/SewSomethingfibers/).

Triggered (with Ali Zagame)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

What does it mean when we say that we're "triggered?" Join Joel and Matt, with special guest Ali Zagame, to discuss the finer points of trauma in pop culture (and maybe even find out what a manticore is).

Scatterbrain Sessions: Thinking vs. Feeling

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Is it better to think or to feel? Joel and Matt accidentally find out on this week's Scatterbrain Session!

Black Market Book Club: Comedy Sex God

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:17:04 -0500

Joel and Matt discuss Pete Holmes' 2018 book, Comedy Sex God!

Content Warnings

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:42:28 -0500

Are content warnings necessary? Today, Joel and Matt aim to find out (and explain their approach to tough topics on Black Market Therapy).

Scatterbrain Sessions: Permission to Be Alone

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:59:29 -0500

Are people all that they've cracked up to be? Joel and Matt consider the merits of a little alone time in this week's Scatterbrain Session!

Knowing What Serves You (with Ryan Herrick)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Joel and Matt welcome special guest Ryan Herrick to discuss what we serve, what serves us, and why we care!

Bonus: Social Media & Music Experiences (with Ryan Herrick)

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

A quick sidebar from our larger episode with musician Ryan Herrick!

Scatterbrain Sessions: What We Love About Libraries

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Just what exactly do Joel and Matt love so much about libraries? Find out during this week's Scatterbrain Sessions!

Self-Therapy

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Exploring the merits, pitfalls, and possibilities of self-therapy!
References: Self-Therapy for Anxiety and Depression (incl Questions + PDF)

Scatterbrain Sessions: Depression vs. Anxiety

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:44:25 -0500

Introducing Scatterbrain Sessions: the episodes we didn't realize we were taping! This week Matt and Joel check in with their old companions, depression and anxiety.

Black Market Book Club: The Plague

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:21:54 -0500

The Plague - Albert Camus (1947)

The Human Condition

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0500

Air date: 1/7/21

References:

Black Market Therapy: An Introduction

Joel Mongeon, Matt Minigell — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:47:34 -0500

Join hosts Joel and Matt on their biweekly deep-dive into the philosophy, psychology, and general peculiarity of the human condition! Air date: 1/6/21.