Matt & Nate discuss "us vs. them" mentality, the echo chamber, the pull of polarization, how to keep an open mind, and play a game where they defend viewpoints they oppose, including the greatness of the band Creed.

Article Referenced: https://medium.com/@SeanBlanda/the-other-side-is-not-dumb-2670c1294063#.8q19zna8e

Website: http://www.trollspodcast.com
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Episode 1: The "Other Side"

Nate buys some tickets, Matt reads troll mail, Comedian Patrick Hastie calls in to talk about selling lottery tickets at a gas station in Iowa. Is the lottery moral? Is getting rich quick a good thing? Listen in and argue with us.

Follow Patrick Hastie on Twitter @PatrickHastie

Lottery statistics from:
http://brandongaille.com/22-lottery-winners-bankrupt-statistics/

Website: http://www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: http://bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: http://bit.ly/trollsfeed


Episode 3: Powerball Lottery

Introducing new segment: Troll of the day! What is fear? Is it good? What does it do to the brain? Nate has a stand-off with Bears, Matt slaps his daughters hand to save her life, and guest Ryan Lipscomb, a refugee counselor, shares his experience as a Christian who protests anti-Muslim rallies.

For the science minded:
http://neuroscience.uth.tmc.edu/s4/chapter06.html
http://www.brainleadersandlearners.com/amygdala/tame-your-amygdala/

More about our guest: 
Ryan Lipscomb, MS, LPC, is the Clinic Manager for the Saint Alphonsus Center for Global Health & Healing and is the Program Administrator for the Program for Survivors of Torture. 

Website: http://www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: http://bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: http://bit.ly/trollsfeed


Episode 4: Fear (with Ryan Lipscomb)

What do the French flag, rainbows, and Joseph Kony have in common? Do our internet petitions and profile pictures do anyone any good? Nate gets in a Twitter argument with Billy Power, dials him up to settle it and gets an earful instead.

Listen to Billy's podcast:
http://www.urbanachievershow.com

Website: http://www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: http://bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: http://bit.ly/trollsfeed

Episode 5: Slacktivism

Discussing how the word "modest" has gone from virtue to trigger-word, especially for women, Matt & Nate share their perspective from young adulthood and fatherhood. Matt Hoopes joins to talk about the fire he started on Facebook. Sarai Johnson calls in to speak personally on the matter, which is really nice because the guys feel a little out of their depth.

Matt Hoopes (@matthewhoopes) - Guitar player and founding member of Relient K (www.relientk.com)

Sarai Johnson (@beleannonprofit) - Author, blogger, speaker, activist (http://www.leannonprofit.com/)

Article referenced: http://qideas.org/articles/modesty-i-dont-think-it-means-what-you-think-it-means/

Website: http://www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: http://bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: http://bit.ly/trollsfeed

Episode 6: Modest is Hottest

Nate & Matt discuss Impostor Syndrome, their feelings of inadequacy as podcasters and artists, why fame feels fake, stories from touring overseas, and how to overcome creative blocks by making choices based on fear.

References:
Book: “The War of Art” by Stephen Pressfield
Article: http://www.refinery29.com/imposter-syndrome-and-women

Website: http://www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: http://bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: http://bit.ly/trollsfeed

Episode 7: Impostor Syndrome

Matt & Nate discuss overcoming negativity with practical tools, the brain science of negative thinking, and the subversive nature of The Inner Troll.

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed

Show Notes:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/feed-trolls-even-troll-you-sarai-johnson
http://danielamenmd.amenclinics.com/3-quick-steps-to-stop-negative-thinking-now/

Episode 10: The Inner Troll

No, we didn't get to interview Fred Rogers for this episode, but we did get to talk about him, and hear some clips of him talking, because lets face it, the man starved some trolls.

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed



Episode 11: Mr. Rogers

Matt and Nate chat with Matt Thiessen of the band Relient K about songwriting, vulnerability, breaking the rules, self awareness, and their new record "Air For Free."

http://www.relientk.com

Patreon: www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls
Website: www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast
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Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 29: Songwriting (with Matt Thiessen)

Hey, it's December, here's a conversation with Jon Schneck (formerly of Relient K) about the benefits of minimalism in his life.

@jonschneck on Twitter and http://minimalist.today

Patreon: www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls
Website: www.trollspodcast.com
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Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 47: Minimalism (with Jon Schneck)

Part one of a 2-part series on the Enneagram, a helpful tool used for self discovery. Enneagram coach Beth McCord joins to discuss the 3 Triads or "Intelligence Centers", 9 basic types (or "Ways of seeing the world"), and introduces us to the different motivations of people, and why we think and behave in different ways.

Find more about Beth at http://www.yourenneagramcoach.com

Patreon: www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls
Website: www.trollspodcast.com
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Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 59: Enneagram Part 1 (with Beth McCord)

A huge sprawling conversation with two friends Liz and Lacy on relationships, singlehood, modern dating culture and the apps that control it. We talk about things like hookup culture and "dick pics," so proceed at your own peril. #deckpixnotdickpix

Another full interview from this topic has been added to our Patron-only feed at www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed
Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 63: The Single Troll

Part 3 of 3 discussing The Classic Crime's new record "How to Be Human," continuing with tracks 9-12, Matt helps break down the record and songs in a conversational format.

Get the record at theclassiccrime.com
Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed
Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 68: How to Be Human Pt. 3

Kate Wagner joins us to discuss the terrible architecture of homes owned by people concerned with projecting their ideal self (which apparently is cheap and useless, underneath the veneer!). She schools us on many things troll related.

Go check out Kate's blog @ mcmansionhell.com
Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed
Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 70: McMansion Hell (with Kate Wagner)

Matt was a guest on Church and Other Drugs podcast to discuss spirituality, drug addiction, and the relationship between legalism and abuse.

Check out Church and Other Drugs at http://www.churchandotherdrugs.com

Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
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Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 75: Church and Other Drugs

Matt Carter comes on to help us break down a recent argument on Twitter, and discuss the "serious allegations" leveled at the BadChristian Podcast and BC Club community.

BTC Tip Jar: 1JjYRNdZFgxENqGLxnx38F1KuRyAw2Los9
Get bonus episodes when you support the podcast at www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
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RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed
Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 89: Serious Allegations (with Matt Carter)

Updated intro about upcoming TOUR DATES (http://www.theclassiccrime.com/#tour)
On this episode we talk to Dan Smotz from The System is Down podcast (http://www.tsidpod.com/) about "Flat Earth Theory."

BTC Tip Jar: 1JjYRNdZFgxENqGLxnx38F1KuRyAw2Los9
Get bonus episodes when you support the podcast at www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls

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Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 91: Flat Earth

More conversations on the RV. This time with our friend Ethan Luck, back on the show to fill the silence. There's nothing like a midnight conversation about Dogman and Metallica, enjoy!

Ethan's Metallica podcast: https://www.metalupyourpodcast.com/

www.trollspodcast.com

Episode 93: Ethan Luck Returns

The last of our interviews on the RV, Aaron Lunsford joins us (he played the laugh track on Episode 93) - He's the drummer for post-hardcore band As Cities Burn, as well as an author, BBQ food truck owner, and Instagram food lover (www.instagram.com/badassfoodblog). He's also does stand up, and trolls people on Twitter. Check out the kickstarter for Aaron & Nates food blog endeavor at http://kck.st/2GdXIdY

Aarons website: http://aaronlunsford.com/

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
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Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 94: Aaron Lunsford (As Cities Burn, The Badass Food Blog)

Sometimes you have to tell yourself that you're not done creating and keep moving forward. This week we talk to Vesperteen frontman Colin Rigsby about what happens when one musical project slows down while another speeds up. We talk about the clash of creative endeavors, new avenues to explore and all the trolls that come along with it.

https://www.vesperteenmusic.com

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Google: bit.ly/trollsgoogle

Episode 96: Keep Moving (with Colin Rigsby)

We're all on a journey to find true companionship. Some of us have found our co-pilot and some of us haven't. When flying solo, you often have to navigate many asteroid fields ie: dating apps, friend's advice, and awkward situations. It can become exhausting to the point where sometimes it's easier to just want to pull over and dock the spaceship for a while. 

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
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RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed

Episode 101: The Final Frontier (with Tyson Motsendocker)

This week we talk with Chris Dudley from the band Underoath. We discuss various health issues that arise from living on the road, reuniting with old friends, dealing with fame, or just simply trying to avoid eating too many McRibs. 

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed

Episode 102: Getting Healthy (with Chris Dudley)

This week we talk with Toby Morrell about what it's like to be 40-something and not feel like you “have a real job". What does that even mean anyway? We discuss that, plus the potential of other "shitty" jobs. 

Website: www.trollspodcast.com
iTunes: bit.ly/trollspodcast
RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed

Episode 103: Get a Job! (with Toby Morrell)

I ain't afraid of no ghost! Especially nice ones. This week we talk with Micki Gilmore about what it's like to work at a haunted library. Listen to Nate's belief and Matt's skepticism as she tells us about the spooky happenings inside the Sweetwater County Library in Greenriver, WY. 

http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/blogs.php
Website: www.trollspodcast.com
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RSS: bit.ly/trollsfeed

Episode 104: Haunted Library (with Micki Gilmore)

This week we tackle part two of the Luke Rodgers episode. There was a lot of good one-liners in this episode. Personally, we loved Lukes perspective on the type of person you ought to be when you enter a room full of strangers. Really enjoyed this one.

Episode 106: Fame & Focus(Pt. 2 with Luke Rodgers)

What do Smashing Pumpkins, Sunny Day Real Estate, Sherwood, As Cities Burn, mewithoutYou, and Say Anything all have in common? They all made albums with Producer Brad Wood! We tracked him down to ask him a ton of questions. Enjoy!

Episode 107: Making Records (with Brad Wood)

We compare US and Italian cultures with Italian-born-and-raised Eugenio Signorelli, focusing on how tradition and community often have adverse effects on problem solving, achievement and upward mobility - things we often take for granted in America. We also touch on food culture, cultural diversity and appropriation = FUN!

http://www.trollspodcast.com

Episode 108:  Culture & Tradition (with Eugenio Signorelli)

We chat with Mike Gunz of The Gunz Show on idobi about his recent twitter bouts with Taylor Swift and Katy Perry fans, and chat with Dan Castady of The fFld about origins, tour stories, and how his career has progressed.

https://idobi.com/show/the-gunz-show/
http://www.thefoldrock.com/
http://www.trollspodcast.com

Episode 109: Band Talk (with Mike Gunz & Dan Castady)

A conversation with our good buddy Daniel Dopp (ESPN) about our relationship to pain, work, and meaning, and how mental health and addiction effect our relationships.

Follow Daniel on twitter: https://twitter.com/danieldopp

Check out the tour http://bcroadshow.com and http://bit.ly/tccalbum kickstarter

http://www.trollspodcast.com

Episode 110: Relationship (with Daniel Dopp)

We're back! Talking about Nate's recent struggle with diet, genes & mental health. We talk about pharmacological medicine vs. natural/functional medicine, treatment of symptoms vs. causes, and broad prescriptive dietary recommendations vs. individually tailored ones.

Intro/outro music by Ethan Luck (http://www.ethanluck.com)

Links: https://unblindmymind.org

https://help.kettleandfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001225668-Side-Effects-to-Bone-Broth-Possible-Causes-and-What-to-Do-About-Them-

Our Website: http://trollspodcast.com

Episode 111: Diet & Mental Health (with Nate Henry)

Matt updates you on the very important updates and wishes you a happy holidays.

http://www.theclassiccrime.com
http://www.patreon.com/dontfeedthetrolls

Holiday Update 2018

Matt MacDonald talks to Bros, Bibles & Beer podcast about songwriting, truth & exploration.

See Matt on tour now. Tickets at http://theclassiccrime/tour

http://www.trollspodcast.com

Episode 112: Songwriting, Truth & Conspiracies

While on the road in Chico, CA, Matt talks to Chris Keene (Surrogate, touring guitarist and producer of Emery, formerly of Number One Gun) and Ben Tietz(formerly with Number One Gun, and tour production with Emery) about music, life aspirations, band relationships and the bonds created through the subculture of touring. 

Check out Matt's current tour dates at http://theclassiccrime.com/tour

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Episode 113: Band Brotherhood (with Chris Keene and Ben Tietz)

Update from Nate! He's back with a brand new podcast. He's teamed up with Luke Rodgers (from ep105) to dive down the rabbit hole. Please subscribe to our new show! Here's a taste. 

blurrycreatures.com

Episode 114: Blurry Creatures???

Don't Feed The Trolls is a weekly podcast hosted by Nate Henry and Matt MacDonald.

Matt and Nate met each other in 2006 while touring the country in their respective bands (The Classic Crime and Sherwood). Over the years they've kept in touch, mostly because Nate would call Matt on a regular basis to discuss the meaning of life. 

Towards the end of 2015, Nate was looking for a new creative outlet, and noticed that Matt spent way too much time being opinionated on Facebook, so he suggested that Matt start a podcast with him. 

They settled on the name "Don't Feed the Trolls," as they hoped the podcast would steer them (and whoever cared to listen) away from the endless, spite-filled arguments on social media, and into the more dynamic realm of vocal conversation.

Now, well over 50 episodes into the podcast, the guys show no sign of stopping. With dozens of people supporting the show monthly, the episodes keep coming and the hosts stay motivated. You can help them out if you want by visiting their Patreon for exclusive content. 

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