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Are Your Parents Proud Of You?

Matt

Booking Overview

A Chicago-area arts and culture show where a host speaks with working artists about their creative process, influences, and how their parents viewed their career paths. It mixes humor and sincerity, making it a strong fit for PR conversations that connect art with upbringing, education, and local creative ecosystems.

Metrics

Episodes: 92

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

matthew.schufreider@loop.colum.edu

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Host

Matt - Host (“Matt”) interviews Chicago-area artists and focuses on their creative process, inspiration, and family perspectives on their career choices. The show’s framing is arts-and-culture centered, b...

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Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Working Chicago-area artists across disciplines (theater, music, teaching/arts education), often with institutional ties (e.g., Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture; major local theater companies)
Required Achievements:  
Professional stage or performance credits (e.g., theater leadership or acting roles), Music performance and/or teaching credentials, Institutional arts involvement (center/theater company affiliations), Local recognition within the Chicago arts community

Recent Guest Discussions

Mike Goebel - Athenaeum Events And Culture; Reading; Friendship; Being A Class Clown; Career Path Shaped By Upbringing And Personality

Jeff Perry - Steppenwolf Production (the Dance Of Death); Growing Up In Highland Park; Parents As Teachers; Early Influences On Career

Roger Reupert - Athenaeum Work; Trumpet; Wicked; Importance Of Education; How Teaching And Arts Intersect With Personal History And Values

Recent Topics

Art, Theater, Music, Education, Mentorship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Are Your Parents Proud Of You?
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Cassidy Flies Across North America With The Birds

September 19, 2026

Matt chats with actor and writer Cassidy Slaughter Mason. Currently being seen in Birds of North America as A Red Orchard Theatre. They talk about traveling, growing up in nature, and revisitng a show and exploring deeper in it. Birds Of North America plays until October 4th.

Rae Gray Needs To Walk In Silence

May 04, 2026

Matt chats with actor that can be currently be seen in Writer's Theatre current production of Job; Rae Gray. They talk about silent train rides, devices, baseball, and the process.Job is currently running at Writers Theatre till June 14th. (Episode recorded April 23rd)

Mike Goebel Knows Everything Like The Back Of His Hand

March 31, 2026

Matt chats with friend and technical director of the Athenauem Center For Thought and Culture; Mike Goebel. The two talk about favorite events at the Athenaeum, reading, friends, and being a class clown.

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How do I get in touch with Are Your Parents Proud Of You??

Are Your Parents Proud Of You? is hosted by Matt. Its publicly listed email is matthew.schufreider@loop.colum.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Are Your Parents Proud Of You??

The publicly listed email for Are Your Parents Proud Of You?: matthew.schufreider@loop.colum.edu.

How many listeners does Are Your Parents Proud Of You? have?

Podseeker estimates Are Your Parents Proud Of You? reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Are Your Parents Proud Of You??

Are Your Parents Proud Of You? typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working Chicago-area artists across disciplines (theater, music, teaching/arts education), often with institutional ties (e.g., Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture; major local theater companies). Common among recent guests: Professional stage or performance credits (e.g., theater leadership or acting roles); Music performance and/or teaching credentials; Institutional arts involvement (center/theater company affiliations). Recent guests include Mike Goebel, Jeff Perry, and Roger Reupert.

How hard is it to get booked on Are Your Parents Proud Of You??

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Are Your Parents Proud Of You? cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Theater, Music, Education, and Mentorship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

matthew.schufreider@loop.colum.edu

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