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Episode 138: Reporter Matt: Boston’s Buddy With a Mic
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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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https://www.tiktok.com/@wbznewsradio
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