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Hosted by Matt Courtoy · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 15 episodes
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Briefly Orbiting is a podcast about what happens when ordinary people come in contact with the world's biggest celebrities. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, edited and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, YouTube, Substack and Letterboxed at Briefly Orbiting. Do you have good celebrity story that you think might make a good episode? Email me at brieflyorbiting@gmail.com.
Matt Courtoy hosts Briefly Orbiting, a tv show with 15 episodes published.
Matt has an Atlanta press day with actor and musician Dennis Quaid - a man whose work has crossed generations to create fans across multiple timelines. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. B
Nine Inch Nails and Peter Murphy of Bauhaus are on tour in 2006, and are doing five live radio performances, starting in Atlanta. Matt is set to engineer the broadcast, when some complications arise. If you want to check
A song triggers an existential crisis in the parking lot of a popular Atlanta bar, leading Matt to question what's really important to him anymore. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Brief
After being stuck in his house for over a month, Matt takes his son and two his 11-year old pals to see the new Mission: Impossible movie. Little do they know that they're about to meet one of the biggest stars in the wo
Matt and his wife win the SNL lottery and get invited to attend a taping - hosted by Ryan Reynolds and musical guest Lady Gaga. Little do they know that the Queen of Pop, Madonna, is planning to drop in too. Briefly Orbi
Matt is stuck outside of a venue in the 100 degree Atlanta heat, sitting, waiting, and wishing for Jack Johnson to arrive. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded i
Matt travels to Charlotte right before Christmas for an event with movie star, platinum rapper, and mega celebrity Will Smith to promote his latest movie, Seven Pounds. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted b
Matt is flown to LA to attend the press junket for HOT ROD, featuring the Lonely Island, and produced by Saturday Night Live head honcho, Lorne Michaels - while trying to dodge spoilers for the new Harry Potter book. Bri
Paul Rudd comes to town to promote his latest movie, and he comes TO PLAY. Rudd, subsequently, earns a coveted spot in my wife's childhood bedroom. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Brief
Academy Award winner and screen legend Robert Duvall comes to town for a premiere and your host has a lot going on, including infertility, aging parents, and a deeply devoted love for Outback Steakhouse. Briefly Orbiting
Life is hard. Thank goodness for bits. One of my longest running bits involves the great Jon Hamm. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA
Note from the host: This episode discusses cancer and hospital care. If you're sensitive to these subjects, please use caution before hitting play. Katy Perry went to space, while Matt was very much grounded here on eart
What do Jimmy Carter, tractors, a cappella choirs, and razor blades have in common? Only one way to find out. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful M
When Emma Thompson is stranded in Atlanta after a press day, our host takes her to a nearby bar for drinks, nachos, and party games. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is
Coming March 4, 2026. Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful Marietta, GA - the small town with a big heart. Follow Briefly Orbiting on Instagram, You
Peter Murphy
Vice President for Policy at Invest in Education Foundation · Mountain View Direct Care
1 appearance on this show
Tom Cruise
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Reynolds
PlayerProfiler
1 appearance on this show
Lady Gaga
1 appearance on this show
Will Smith
licensed clinical social worker and mediator · Atlanta Marriage and Mediation Clinic
1 appearance on this show
Paul Rudd
Page Six
1 appearance on this show
Robert Duvall
Northeast Regional Director and Fire Investigator · National Fire Protection Association
1 appearance on this show
Jon Hamm
1 appearance on this show
Katy Perry
1 appearance on this show
Jimmy Carter
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former U.S. President · Office MI-JI
1 appearance on this show
Emma Thompson
DAME · University of Edinburgh
1 appearance on this show
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