Welcome to Unfiltered, the podcast where raw conversations meet real insights. I’m Matt Farnsworth—entrepreneur, storyteller, and a relentless pursuer of self-mastery. My career began in Hollywood, crafting stories that moved audiences, and evolved into helping brands and individuals unlock their potential. Along the way, I’ve built multimillion-dollar businesses, overcome challenges, and embraced the art of reinvention. This is not your average podcast. We skip the fluff and dive into life’ ...
…
continue reading
Bikes or Death is a podcast centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling community. The Bikes or Death Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of these individuals with the hopes that it inspires others to get outside, get on their bikes, and experience what our natural world has waiting for them. At its heart Bikes or ...
…
continue reading
Indicators of change in implantable hearing solutions are everywhere and they’re multi-faceted; including an aging population, increasing awareness, advancing care/technology and expanding access through candidacy criteria. Beyond the Decibels is a podcast that aims to bring together audiologists, otolaryngologists, and experts in the field to explore the latest innovations, research, and advancements in understanding hearing health and treating hearing loss. Together with leading experts, o ...
…
continue reading

1
Chelsea Anderson, PhD: What is "Eyes Open, Ears On"?
13:03
13:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:03On this episode of Beyond the Decibels, Chelsea Anderson, PhD, a Speech-Language Pathologist who worked at Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma, shared her experiences in counseling children with hearing loss. Hear about how the Hearts for Hearing philosophy of “Eyes Open, Ears On” and their approach to counseling the “whole child” have brought about mor…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 201 ~ Cjell Moné, AZT 800 World Record!
2:53:17
2:53:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:53:17Cjell Moné just did the unthinkable by riding his custom Moné La Roca with coaster brakes on the Arizona Trail 800. The AZT 800, which is actually 840 miles, traverses the length of Arizona from the USA/Mexico border to the border of Utah. It's infamous for being one of the most challenging bikepacking routes in the world. Riders will face extreme …
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 200 ~ Kerry Snow, 2nd place at ETS while undergoing chemo
2:25:54
2:25:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:25:54On today's episode I'm joined by a long time friend and cycling buddy of mine, Kerry Snow. Kerry was our 2nd place East Texas Showdown in the women's category and was 10th overall. While an impressive accomplishment on its own, Kerry's effort was even more incredible considering that she is undergoing chemotherapy for stage 2 breast cancer. Determi…
…
continue reading

1
Sandra Porps, AuD: What Simple Strategies Can Improve Clinic Efficiency?
26:02
26:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:02When audiologist, Sandra Porps, AuD, of Michigan Ear Institute needed to improve efficiencies in her clinic, she had no idea of the positive impact it would have on the whole practice. To meet the needs of their patients, Michigan Ear Institute adopted a new care model for cochlear implant patients. These changes enabled them to reduce their patien…
…
continue reading

1
Matt Bush, MD: How Do We Address Healthcare Inequities?
22:40
22:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:40Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Matt Bush, a leading expert in otolaryngology and hearing implants. Dr. Bush shares his journey into the field and the key moments that led him to specialize in hearing implants. You’ll hear this take on the challenges of access to care and healthcare inequities, along with innovative strategies he’s used…
…
continue reading

1
Katie Farnsworth, AuD: How is Lurie Children's Finding Unique Ways to Support Their Patients?
12:41
12:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:41We had the pleasure of chatting with fellow podcaster, audiologist and bimodal recipient, Katie Farnsworth, AuD. Dr. Farnsworth is a pediatric audiologist at Lurie Children’s hospital of Chicago and launched a podcast with the support of her team. Listen to our discussion on how Katie supports her patients with empathy, and an understanding that ea…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 199 ~ Dr. Eliza Sampey, Athlete + Coach + Physical Therapist
3:04:05
3:04:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:04:05My guest today is the one and only Dr. Eliza Sampey who brings her wealth of experience to the podcast. Eliza was a professional adventure athlete for 13 years. Her adventures and expeditions have taken her all over the world by way of all modalities of human powered travel. She is also a doctor of physical therapy, a concussion specialist, and a c…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 198 ~ Eric House, Atlas Mountain Race on Singlespeed
2:52:46
2:52:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:52:46I'm stoked to bring you my latest chat with Eric House fresh off his finish at the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. After being laid off from his job in September he decided to go full send on bikepacking and has an epic 2025 planned. Probably most notably, he'll be doing all three of the Nelson Tree's Mountain Race series on a singlespeed. Somethin…
…
continue reading

1
Bill Shapiro, AuD: 40 Years in Audiology – How has the patient journey changed?
17:40
17:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:40If you've worked with cochlear implants, you likely know Dr. Bill Shapiro. Join us for a special birthday edition to gain insights from his extensive experience, learn about his methods for measuring success, and hear his vision for the role of artificial intelligence in the future of cochlear implants. If you enjoyed this episode, please press the…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 197 ~ Indiana Schulz, Cycling the World
2:13:45
2:13:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:13:45For the past 8 years Indiana aka "Drive by Dildo" has been focused on bikepack racing. He's got a laundry list of accomplishments to his name. Including being a Triple Crown Challenge finisher. He's one of only 23 people in the world to have accomplished this feat. I met him in 2018 when we were both participating in the GranGravel 500 and he was t…
…
continue reading
We had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Scott Brown from Atlanta Institute for ENT. He shared his ideas on how to increase awareness for cochlear implants, how he has seen the cochlear implant procedure evolve through the years and what that means for activation timing. For additional information on the Nucleus SmartNav System, visit our website. I…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 196 ~ Matt Annabel, AZT 300 Yo-Yo on a Singlespeed
2:30:54
2:30:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:30:54While you were sipping egg nog and opening the presents that Santa Claus brought you, Matt Annabel was starting his AZT 300 Yo-Yo attempt. And while you were watching the ball drop or lighting fireworks to ring in the New Year, Matt was still out riding the AZT 300 Yo-Yo. I can’t think of a more epic way to close out one year and ring in a new one …
…
continue reading
Spend the next few minutes with us to learn from Dr. Abby Meyer, pediatric ENT at Children's Minnesota, as she fills us in on what Minnesota is doing to implement universal screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV). You'll hear about their ongoing research, how data is driving patient care, and how they are educating families about CMV. For more informat…
…
continue reading
By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading
I have done my fair share of dating. As a certified life and transformation coach, I highly recommend that you heed my advice. I managed to find the perfect woman after many mistakes that, at times, almost cost me my life! Check out the Garage Community I have built just for men on Skool. Free weekly coaching calls. Join now and get the advice you …
…
continue reading
By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading
By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading
Learn the 4 steps to take turn your rocket bottom into success.By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
Nervous on Camera? I've been there. How to break through.
3:57
3:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:57By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 195 ~ Justinas Leveika, New Bikepacking Triple Crown FKT
2:25:03
2:25:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:25:03At this point Justinas needs no introduction. In 2024 he completed a total of 10 ultra cycling races, winning most of them. Among them was a win, and new FKT, at the Tour divide, where he bested the long standing record Mike Hall set 8 years ago. He then went on to finish first, but not win*, at the Colorado Trail Race. Followed by a first place fi…
…
continue reading
It got more than ugly for me. Here is the whole story.By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
If Life Is Handing You Lemons. Listen To This.
10:56
10:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:56By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
Shawn Stevens, MD: How is his clinic expanding access for hearing implant patients?
20:24
20:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:24In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shawn Stevens from the Barrow Neurological Institute, a dedicated otolaryngologist who was born in the very hospital where he now operates. Dr. Stevens shares his journey of expanding his reach across the Phoenix market, making implantable hearing solutions accessible to more people in his community. Dr. Steven…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 194 ~ Annabelle Bitterman, Central Texas Showdown 3rd Overall
2:04:41
2:04:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:04:41Annabelle Bitterman was our 2024 Central Texas Showdown (472 miles) 1st place female, which was also good enough to secure 3rd overall. This was her third time participating in a Texas Showdown Series event. Her first bikepacking race was the 2023 Central Texas Slowdown (297 miles) and was our 1st place female finisher. Next she signed up for the 2…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 193 ~ Tim Krueger, Esker Cycles CEO
2:33:31
2:33:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:33:31Tim Krueger has been in the cycling industry for almost three decades. He got his start at a local bike shop breaking down boxes as a teenager. After college he landed a job at Salsa Cycles as the Product Manager during the birth of the "Adventure by Bike" category. A pivotal time in the bike industry that ultimately led to an entirely new market a…
…
continue reading

1
The Let Them Theory: Transforming Your Dating Mindset
7:24
7:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:24In this episode of Unfiltered, Matt Farnsworth shares the essential mindset for every guy's dating life: The Let Them Theory. Through personal experiences including addiction, a broken neck, and loss, Matt emphasizes the importance of letting go of relationships that are not working. He stresses that chasing after someone who does not value you und…
…
continue reading

1
Jill Firszt, PhD: What should we know about SSD?
18:34
18:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:34Dr. Jill Firszt is a Professor in Audiology and Communication Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and has dedicated her career to understanding single-sided deafness and how it impacts those affected. During CI2024 in Vancouver, she was awarded the ACI Alliance 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for her accomplishments. In this episode, you…
…
continue reading

1
Overcoming Life's Challenges: Building Authentic Self-Worth
12:33
12:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:33Unfiltered with Matt Farnsworth: Conquering Inner Demons and Finding True Happiness In this powerful episode of 'Unfiltered with Matt Farnsworth,' Matt delves into the importance of confronting personal challenges and how adversity shapes our lives. He draws from horror films like 'The Exorcist' to illustrate the pitfalls of relying solely on medic…
…
continue reading
In this raw and powerful episode, I take you back to one of the darkest moments of my life—a night that began in chaos and ended with a brutal awakening. After a devastating accident, I woke up drenched in blood, barely able to recognize the face staring back at me in the mirror. It was more than just a reflection; it was a confrontation with the p…
…
continue reading

1
“Average Sucks: How One Discipline Can Transform Your Life”
5:01
5:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:01Are you tired of living a templated, average life? In this episode, I share my story of hitting rock bottom—facing jail time, a broken neck, and being broke—and how one single discipline turned everything around. Today, I’m making six figures, married to the love of my life, and living in the best shape of my life. It all started by pushing myself …
…
continue reading

1
Become the Man You're Meant to Be in 30 Days
3:45
3:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:45Are you living up to your true potential, or are you stuck in a cycle of settling for what’s comfortable? In this episode of Unfiltered with Matt Farnsworth, I take you through my own journey of hitting rock bottom in a life that looked perfect on the outside. Discover how I broke free from toxic habits, faced my inner demons, and chose the hard pa…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 192 ~ Hannah Simon, Answers Listener Questions
2:06:51
2:06:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:06:51Hannah Simon is quickly becoming a dominant force on the ultra bikepack racing stage. She recently added another feather in her cap of accomplishments with a win at this year's Silk Road Mountain Race, with a time of 8d 20h 16m. At this point, Hannah probably needs little introduction, especially to the Bikes or Death audience. This is her 7th appe…
…
continue reading
By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
I Asked Bedros Keuilian to Coach Me One on One
10:12
10:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:12By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
Keep Female Sports Female! April Hutchinson
1:01:37
1:01:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:37Touching base again a year later with conservative female athlete April. She has been sober for five years and is doing fantastic. She has appeared on Megan Kelly, Pierce Morgan, and Tucker Carlson, fighting to keep trans athletes out of female sports.By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 191 ~ Jen Kelly, professional poker player and winner of 3 bikepacking races this summer
2:30:10
2:30:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:30:10In her first year as a bikepack racer Jen Kelly has already racked up an impressive resume. She entered into 3 bikepacking races this summer and won them all! She's also a professional poker player who picked up cycling 4 years ago when she moved into a condo next to a rails to trails. She quickly fell in love with it and just wanted to ride furthe…
…
continue reading
In this episode of Beyond the Decibels, hear from our President and CEO, Dig Howitt, while he was attending CI2024 in Vancouver. You'll hear about his thoughts and key takeaways from the conference and also get a chance to learn how this cement-industry engineer became the President of Cochlear Limited. If you enjoyed this episode, please press the…
…
continue reading
Listen in as we set the stage for CI2024 Vancouver. During this incredible conference held in July, we had the opportunity to interview a number of leading experts in our field. Stay tuned for their episodes! If you enjoyed this episode, please press the subscribe button, give us a rating and a review. We’d love to hear from you. The views of the i…
…
continue reading
By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
My Wife And I Chatting Relationships And Sobriety
32:12
32:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:12I had a great convo with my wife about emotional sobriety.By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 190 ~ Nicolette Jones, 2024 Colorado Trail Race Female Winner
2:02:30
2:02:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:02:30Nicolette Jones just won the 2024 Colorado Trail Race on her first attempt. Not only was this her first time racing the Colorado Trail, it was her first bikepacking race ever! Which makes her finish time of 5d 12h 21m even more impressive. Although this was her first bikepacking race, she is no stranger to adventurous pursuits or the Colorado Trail…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 189 ~ Justinas Leveika, Colorado Trail Race 2024
2:08:35
2:08:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:08:35Justinas Leveika is fresh off an impressive Colorado Trail Race finish. This was his first time at CTR and he finished in 4d 7h 17m, which was over 8 hours faster than the next rider. However, due to a rule violation, which was unknown to him at the time, he was not the official first place finisher. That honor goes to Xavier Chiriboga with a time …
…
continue reading

1
AI invasion and behind the scenes of a SMMA CEO
1:28:34
1:28:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:28:34Matt Deseno is the CEO of HL Pro Tools. An Amazing company helping SMMA startups take off! Website | https://www.mattfarnsworth.net/ YouTube | / mattfarnsworth Tiktok | / mattfarnsworth Instagram | / mattfarnsworth LinkedIn | / matt-farnsworth Twitter | / mattfarnsworth Facebook | / iamfarnsworthBy Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 188 ~ Chris Smith, Racing the Tour Divide Legally Blind
2:08:48
2:08:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:08:48In 2000 Chris Smith was diagnosed with Stargardt's Disease, by 2009 he was declared legally blind. No longer able to drive he turned to the bike as a way to get to work 3 miles from his house. At the time he tipped the scales at over 300 lbs and the 3 mile ride to work was a real challenge, but Chris wasn't discouraged. He kept at it, joined friend…
…
continue reading
By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 187 ~ Edyn Teitge, Youngest Tour Divide Solo Finisher at 15
1:20:51
1:20:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:20:51Edyn Teitge, at 15 years old, just became the youngest person to complete the Tour Divide solo. He set out with a goal of finishing in 20 days and was able to complete the race in 19d 13h 14m. An accomplishment that may be shocking to outsiders, but for Edyn, this just feels like the next step in his progression as a cyclist. Edyn first joined me o…
…
continue reading

1
A Tale of Two Men (Vastly Different Outcomes)
9:21
9:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:21By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 186 ~ Spencer McCullough, First to visit all 51 National Parks by Bike
1:49:34
1:49:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:49:34Spencer McCullough just did something that's never been done before! He visited all 51 National Parks in the lower 48 by bicycle. This epic trip around the U.S. involved 411 days of riding, 18,000 miles covered by bike, and a total of 28 flat tires. Spencer was inspired to do this trip after reading an article in the New York Times, titled "What to…
…
continue reading

1
How To Get off Your A$$ And Start Creating Content
8:03
8:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:03By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading

1
The #1 belief that’s holding you back from WINNING
5:38
5:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:38By Matt Farnsworth
…
continue reading