I’ll just say it outright: After a two year battle with pancreatic cancer, my father has passed away. I don’t know what words can do it justice, but here’s quite a few anyway. I’ve recorded a final episode, the bulk of which is a conversation with my immediate family about my father’s legacy, and a lot of talk about what kind of man he was. I think it more or less speaks for itself, and I understand if it’s not something you want to listen to, but I do believe the episode itself is less depressing and more affirming than you might imagine. You’ll hear about the things Dad loved, the passions that drove his life, and true to the spirit of the podcast, a whole lot of digressions about nonsense and anecdotes about movies. We play a long car ride game.
It’s been a difficult time, and I wanted to provide some closure for the show. Thank you all so much for listening, it has meant an enormous amount over the last two years. You guys are the best. I wish we could keep doing the show, but this how it goes. Here are some pictures of the man, and despite the sadness we feel right now, something I’d like to underline is how tremendously he lived, and what a good time he had doing it. He made a lot of other people’s lives better, and had a pretty damn good one himself. Thanks again for listening.
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Just wanted to thank you for letting us share in these conversations with your Dad. Sending prayers and good thoughts for you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
This is wonderful, Matt. Love you.
Hello Matt:
This is a beautiful though sometimes painful episode. I am so sorry for yours (and ours) loss. The sharing of your interesting, insightful, articulate, talented, solefull, and loving Father was an awesome accomplishment. I’m not at all surprised to hear he had so many good and long lasting friends. I wish I could of been one of them. Again, thank you so much for sharing.
“Adios Amigo”,
Carlos
I have two say, I’m so sorry for your loss. I found the podcast really touching; you and your father bonding over a film genre. I was raised by my grandfather who was a film projectionist back in the 30s. Our entire lives revolves around film and especially westerns. My grandfather died of cancer ten years ago. Your podcast filled that empty space. The best of luck to you, Matt.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Sorry to hear. My condolences to you and your family. May your father rest in peace.
Thanks for the podcast.
David (Sydney, Australia)
Matt – I can’t thank you enough for all the love and joy these podcasts brought to your dad (and so many others). Much love to you. –Ronni
Cherish your life memories with Dad and this wonderful project you brought to life together. You both put a little western sparkle into people’s lives with each episode.
Thank you Matt and thank you Dad.