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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBriefly 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.
Briefly Orbiting is hosted by Matt Courtoy. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Dennis Quaid and the Ability to Travel Through Time" (11 June 2026, 15 minutes), "Nine Inch Nails and the Unpredictability of Lightning" (31 May 2026, 13 minutes), and "Zac Brown and the Parking Lot Existential Crisis" (23 May 2026, 9 minutes).
Briefly Orbiting publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 15 episodes.
Booking probability for Briefly Orbiting is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Briefly Orbiting requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Briefly Orbiting's contact route on record: verified email.
Matt Courtoy hosts Briefly Orbiting, a tv show with 15 episodes published.
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Episode #14
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...
Episode #13
<p>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. </p> <p>If you...
Episode #12
<p>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. </p> <p>Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt...
Episode #11
<p>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...
Episode #10
<p>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.</p>...
Episode #9
<p>Matt is stuck outside of a venue in the 100 degree Atlanta heat, sitting, waiting, and wishing for Jack Johnson to arrive. </p> <p>Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting...
Episode #8
<p>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. </p> <p>Briefly Orbiting is written, produced...
Episode #7
<p>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...
Episode #6
<p>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. </p> <p>Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt...
Episode #5
<p>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. </p>...
Episode #4
<p>Life is hard. Thank goodness for bits. One of my longest running bits involves the great Jon Hamm.</p> <p>Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in beautiful...
Episode #3
<p>Note from the host: This episode discusses cancer and hospital care. If you're sensitive to these subjects, please use caution before hitting play. </p> <p>Katy Perry went to space, while Matt was very much grounded...
Episode #2
<p>What do Jimmy Carter, tractors, a cappella choirs, and razor blades have in common? Only one way to find out. </p> <p>Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly Orbiting is recorded in...
Episode #1
<p>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. </p> <p>Briefly Orbiting is written, produced, and hosted by Matt Courtoy. Briefly...
Briefly Orbiting
<p>Coming March 4, 2026. </p> <p>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...
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