The BurnGatti Show
Matt Mashburn, from Los Angeles, and Karan Mummigatti, from Canada, foster their long-distance friendship by chatting once a week. They cover topics ranging from the hilarious to the heartfelt, and everything in-between.
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Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 17 - Livin' It Up in Death Valley
In this episode, Matt and Karan begin with a recap of some recent world events that have affected both of them in different ways, and later discuss Matt's recent adventures in Death Valley. In this desert wilderness, he and his two intrepid tra...
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1:00:40
Episode 16 - Spankings and Fitness Gurus
In this charming romp, Karan and Matt share childhood spanking stories, talk about crazy gym teachers, and discuss the overabundance of online fitness gurus and vocal coaches. They also touch on the topic of AI, and Matt shares a "moment of tru...
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Episode 16
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1:12:11
Episode 15 - Come As You Are
In this engaging conversation, Matt and Karan explore themes of procrastination, personal growth, and the joys of parenting, while also diving into the world of entertainment, with a focus on Apple TV shows. The discussion culminates in a livel...
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1:05:23
Episode 14 - Therapy is Not Weak Sauce
In this episode, hosts Matt and Karan explore a variety of themes including the impact of language and slang, the significance of time in Disney films, and the healing power of poetry. They discuss the importance of structuring their podcast fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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54:37
Episode 13 - Alex Zane - Philosopher
In this episode, we talk with philosopher and scholar Alex Zane. The current state of the world seems precarious. For many of us, life can often feel more like an exhausting exercise in survival than a journey promising love, joy, and fulfillme...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:59:32
Episode 12 - Karan Got a New Mic
Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we dive into the exciting updates and enhancements we've made to our show. From a brand new microphone (that no longer sounds like Karan is talking into a can of tuna) to a professionally mixed intro,...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:06:30
Episode 11 - A Psalm for Zach
In this conversation, Karan and Matt delve into personal experiences with psychedelics, the challenges of toxic friendships, and the impact of addiction. They share stories about their friend Mac, whose chaotic presence often led to unpredictab...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:08:25
Episode 10 - Happy 10th Birthday (To The Ground)!
Karan and Matt explore a variety of themes, including a discussion about the realities of pursuing dreams in the entertainment industry. They share personal anecdotes about cultural icons like Rajinikanth, and the venerable Fred Durst. The disc...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:16:57
Episode 9 - I Hate Baseball Camp
In this episode, Karan and Matt start off talking about film, comparing directors who have varying degrees of commercial appeal, and later get around to discussing their respective experiences in grade - school, and summer camps. Spoiler Al...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:07:13
Episode 8 - Heavy Machinery of Distraction
In this episode, Karan and Matt explore various themes surrounding music, creativity, and the impact of art on society. They discuss the technical aspects of music appreciation, the evolution of bands like Metallica, and the cultural differe...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:51
Episode 7 - Name That Tune
In the final episode of the season, Karan and Matt kick it off by analyzing how similar a musical idea can be to another pre-existing one, without sounding “too similar,” or “unoriginal.” Matt conducts a test along these lines by creating an...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:56
Episode 6 - Comedy Gold
In this engaging conversation, Karan and Matt delve into various aspects of the music industry, exploring the roles of songwriters, the impact of image and ageism, and the emotional power of music. They reflect on the evolution of celebrity ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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57:17
Episode 5 - Maintenance Day
In this episode, Matt and Karan discuss the evolution of their podcast, focusing on listener experience, audio quality, and the challenges of editing. They explore potential names for the podcast, ultimately settling on “The BurnGatti Show” ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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52:29
Episode 4 - Karan & Varg
The intrepid duo discuss such crucial matters as the grandness of Elvis’s stardom, the ghettos of Memphis, the myopic reasoning of today’s virtue-signaling trend followers, and the shortcomings of AI in music creation and artistic expression...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:46:30
Episode 3 - The Fife And The Realtor
Matt and Karan discuss the challenges that men, in particular, face on dating apps and websites. They also develop the podcast further by adding Matt’s newly recorded musical snippets, and recount hilarious stories about the feisty realtor f...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:03:58
Episode 2 - Nameless
Put on your captain’s hat, come on over, and allow yourself to be spirited away atop the furious waters of this snaking and barely navigable river of untamed dialogue, the endless tributaries of which know no bounds. What are you waiting for...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:35:16
Episode 1 - Frontiers of Chaos
In their first episode, Karan and Matt discuss some of the logistical challenges of recording a podcast, analyze the dynamic personalities of such towering figures as Terry Gross of NPR fame, as well as Johnny Cash, and reminisce about days ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:10:30