Our Story
Spreading hope and positivity, one conversation at a time. Husband-and-wife co-hosts unpacking adversity, mental health, service, and the kind of conversations most people only have behind closed doors.
How It
All Started
From a first mic in Central New York to a platform amplifying voices worth hearing — every chapter shaped what the show is today.
The First Mic
Matt and Monica record their first episode in Central New York. Husband and wife, no producer, no plan — just hard conversations they wanted to have out loud.
The Audience Finds The Show
Episodes start landing with veterans, first responders, and everyday listeners going through something real. The DMs start shaping what gets talked about next.
Long-Form, Real Voices
Interviews stretch past two and three hours. Military leaders, sheriffs, and creators sit down on camera and let the conversation breathe.
Voices Worth Hearing
Sixty-plus episodes deep. Featured on Spectrum News, WKTV NewsChannel 2, and CNY Heroes. A full rebrand — same mission, sharper than ever.
Husband & Wife · Central New York
Meet The Hosts
Matt & Monica Spellicy
Husband & Wife.
One Show.
Husband and wife co-hosts based in Central New York. We started this show in November 2023 to talk through hard things openly — adversity, mental health, addiction, service, and the everyday stuff most people keep behind closed doors.
Matt Spellicy
Co-Host- Information Security Engineer
- U.S. Army Combat Engineer (2014–2022)
- Former Police Officer & Park Ranger
In November 2023, Matt co-founded The Matt and Monica Podcast with his wife, Monica.
Monica Spellicy
Co-Host- Elementary Teacher Assistant
Monica brings the perspective, the patience, and the questions most interviewers won't ask.
What Drives Us
What We Stand For
Authenticity
No scripts. No staged moments. Just honest talk with people who have actually been through things.
Community
Built around the military and first-responder world, open to anyone who has lived something real.
Curiosity
Monica brings the perspective, the patience, and the questions most interviewers won't ask.
Growth
Adversity makes us stronger. Every conversation is a reminder that you are not alone on the journey.
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