Live-radio music talk with real band chatter.
Matt Connarton Unleashed pairs music-first interviews with the texture of a local radio broadcast. Bands talk through new songs, live reactions, band changes, studio setups, and the odd cultural detour before the next track rolls.
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Matt Connarton Unleashed is a music-centered talk show with the feel of a live local broadcast. The pace is brisk. Interviews usually begin with a song, then move into the practical and emotional details behind it. Guests talk about new singles, live gigs, band lineups, recording choices, and the strange little moments that make music feel real. The Azurescens conversation lingers on catchy hooks, lineup changes, keyboard additions, and the way a band’s sound shifts when one member leaves and another arrives. The Radio Addicts segment turns a singalong chorus into a bigger conversation about audience reaction, ego, social commentary, and playing every weekend. The show likes those grounded details. It is interested in the mechanics of bands as much as the finished tracks. There are also stretches of classic radio texture: sponsor reads, WMNH bumpers, holiday music choices, and quick local reminders. A Fourth of July hour moves from Million Years to Eddie Singh in the 31 Days, with room left for music industry news and a Nashua show mention. Charles Richardson brings another lane, with talk about a studio setup and pre-event conversation that seems to have become an informal habit. The result is casual, sometimes messy, and easy to follow. It does not sand off interruptions or repeated phrases. That works in its favor. The show sounds like people catching up around music, not a press cycle being managed. Listeners get artist discovery, behind-the-song context, and a little radio atmosphere in the same sitting. It suits anyone who likes interviews that breathe, especially when the next question comes from genuine interest rather than a fixed script.
Made for: For listeners who like artist interviews, local-radio energy, and new music discoveries with conversational context. It especially suits people who enjoy hearing bands discuss songs, gigs, lineup changes, and crowd reactions.
What sets it apart: The show keeps the live-broadcast texture intact, so interviews sit beside station bumpers, music cues, local mentions, and offhand banter. That gives it a looser, more human feel than a tightly edited music-interview program.
Matt Connarton Unleashed is a dynamic talk show where music, entertainment, and engaging interviews take center stage! Hosted by veteran broadcaster and music industry insider Matt Connarton, the show features in-depth conversations with artists, promoters, and industry professionals, along with discussions on the latest in music, pop culture, and more. Broadcasting live from WMNH 95.3 FM in Manchester, NH, and streaming worldwide, Unleashed is your destination for fresh perspectives, great music, and compelling guests. Tune in Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM ET or listen anytime on-demand. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/matt-connarton-unleashed--3109245/su…
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
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Holiday-hour radio shifts from Million Years to Eddie Singh, with July 4 chatter and a Nashua show in the mix.
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A lively crowd-reaction story with Bolton-band energy and a stunned response that lands.
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A catchy single opens into a candid, warm look at lineup changes and a band stretching toward a larger sound.
A sticky single gives the episode a clean way in, with the host drawn to its catchy, positive pull and Gaz and Andy explaining that it had already become a live favorite before it was recorded and released.
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Loose late-night comedy with a mailbag heart.
Tarot readings for love, silence, and clarity.
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Matt Connarton reflects on his life and how he is similar to his audience.
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Host Matt Connarton interviews the band Day to Attend on Matt Connarton Unleashed.
Interview with Matt Connarton about his band Cognition and its relation to his other band Generations.
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Matt Connerton Unleashed on July 25, 2026 features Rob Weiss and Kevin Harrington of Deer Darkhead discussing The Pendulum Swings, their first new full-length album in 25 years.
The hour opens with sponsor reads and a quick MyFICO pitch.
The host comes out of "Dance into the night." Gaz and Andy talk through its May release, its sticky pull, and why it has been a favorite at live shows.
Luke from the Radio Addicts talks about the kind of live moment every band hopes for.
This episode contains advertisements for BetMGM Casino's Price is Right game and the CAMH Sunrise Challenge mental health fundraiser.
Matt Connarton interviews Charles Richardson about his new home studio setup and his radio show.
This episode features an interview with Matt Connarton, discussing his work and the CAMH Sunrise Challenge for mental health.
A promotional segment for the CAMH Sunrise Challenge, a fundraising event for mental health care access in Canada.
Matt Connarton introduces guest Charles Richardson and discusses his new studio setup in a converted garage.
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The episode discusses the Department of Justice's antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, highlighting monopolistic practices in the live music industry.