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Could Be Worse: Big Ideas, Midwest Grit, and Just Enough Self-Deprecation. Could be Worse with Matt Osterman is a journey into the stories of working creators, filmmakers, artists, and entrepreneurs between the coasts. Sometimes hilarious, often aspirational, always valuable. Join as we uncover successes, failures, and insights on building, creating, and thriving in flyover country. This series is for anyone building or creating and appreciates the power of not waiting for permission.
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Signup to Generate a PitchCould Be Worse: Big Ideas, Midwest Grit, and Just Enough Self-Deprecation. Could be Worse with Matt Osterman is a journey into the stories of working creators, filmmakers, artists, and entrepreneurs between the coasts. Sometimes hilarious, often aspirational, always valuable. Join as we uncover successes, failures, and insights on building, creating, and thriving in flyover country.
Could Be Worse is hosted by Matt Osterman. The show has published 31 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Discovering Rosario Dawson, Winning Over Burt Reynolds, and Embarrassing Yourself in Front of Spike Lee with Van Hayden" (4 April 2025, 47 minutes), "Navigating the Creator Economy: Authenticity, Burnout & Building Community with OnlyAubss" (25 March 2025, 37 minutes), and "Championing Indie Film & Creative Growth in MN with Andrew Peterson" (12 March 2025, 52 minutes).
Could Be Worse publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 31 episodes.
Booking probability for Could Be Worse is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Could Be Worse requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Could Be Worse's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Could Be Worse are Artists, Writers & Performers and Business & Management Consulting. Could Be Worse has a business audience.
Matt Osterman hosts Could Be Worse, a business podcast with 31 episodes published.
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<p>What actually goes into running a movie set? In this episode, we sit down with a legendary first assistant director whose resume reads like a film studies syllabus. From humble beginnings in Minnesota to working with...
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<p>What does it take to build a social media following while staying true to yourself? In this episode, we sit down with Aubrey Regner (@OnlyAubss), a Minnesota-based content creator who shares her journey from making...
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<p>In this episode, Matt sits down with Andrew Peterson, a filmmaker, producer, and advocate for independent artists. Andrew shares his journey from location manager to executive director at FilmNorth, highlighting his...
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<p>How do you balance a career in corporate finance with a passion for filmmaking? David Ash—writer, director, and creator of Incompleteness—shares his journey from writing screenplays in Excel to producing an...
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<p>In this episode, host Matt Osterman sits down with Minnesota film composer and board game designer Charlie McCarron to discuss the intersection of music, storytelling, and game design. Charlie shares his journey from...
Episode #8
<p>Join us for a jam-packed conversation with Justinsuperstar, a creative force who has had a front row seat to the online video explosion. In this episode, Justin reflects on his early days of online content creation...
Episode #7
<p>This week, we chat with Anthony Cousins, the director of the acclaimed short When Susurrus Stirs and the found footage horror film Frogman. Anthony has made waves in the indie horror genre with his film Frogman, a...
Episode #6
<p>This week, we chat with Chris Grap, the Vice President of Experiential Entertainment at the Mall of America. Chris shares his journey from working on film sets in LA to creating immersive experiences at the largest...
Episode #5
<p>After one and half seasons, it's time we learn a little more about our host, Matt Osterman. Join Propellant team members, Lexi and Taylor, as they turn the tables and interview Matt for an exclusive look at his...
Episode #4
<p>Join us for an engaging discussion with Steve Speers, legendary Camera Assistant and owner of Cinemechanics, as he takes us through his remarkable career in the film industry. In this episode, Steve opens up about...
Episode #3
<p>Join us for an information packed and hilarious conversation with Andy Hunt, a filmmaker whose career spans reality TV, independent films, digital projects, and teaching film production. In this episode, Andy shares...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of the Propellant podcast, Ansa Akyea takes us into his journey in the theater world, sharing insights on the power and tools available to actors and creatives today. He reflects on his diverse...
Episode #1
<p>Join us for a fun and inspirational conversation with the talented Marisa Coughlan, an accomplished actress and writer known for her roles in “Teaching Mrs. Tingle,” “Super Troopers,” and “Boston Legal.” In this...
Episode #18
<p>Jeff Hayne of Mill Creek Entertainment takes us through his journey from a life-altering accident to becoming one of the nation’s largest behind-the-scenes players in film and tv distribution. Discover his insights...
Episode #17
<p>Join us on this week's Propellant podcast as we take a tour into the mind of John O’Sullivan. John is best known for his entertaining one-minute virtual tours he presents on TikTok and other platforms. His presence...
Episode #16
<p>This week, we're diving headfirst into the word of virtual reality, augmented reality, and spatial computing with Amir Berenjian. He is the co-founder, CEO, and visionary behind REM5, a group of immersive technology...
Episode #15
<p>On this episode, we chat with screenwriter, Wenonah Wilms. We talk about what it was like to work as a writer on season 4 of True Detective, her feelings on working within the Hollywood system, winning the...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Matt Schwandt, the visionary co-founder and president of Bauhaus Brew Labs. Located in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis, Bauhaus Brew Labs stands out not just as a...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode of Propellant Minnesota, Carly Lassegard shares her amazing journey from a quick Craigslist job search to eventually becoming an important creative executive at Netflix responsible for some of the...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of Propellant Minnesota, we sit down with Zoran Mojsilov, a truth-telling sculptor whose journey took him from Serbia to Paris, and finally to Minnesota. Transitioning from his early days as a...
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