Episode 17

Singing About Poop: Matt Farley on Creativity and 26,000 Songs

Published on: 10th September, 2025

Matt Farley has created over 26,000 songs ... many of them about poop. But behind the absurd humor is a thoughtful approach to creativity, productivity, and making things without fear.

In this episode of Tell Me What It’s Like, Matt shares how he embraced the ridiculous, built an empire of searchable songs, and let go of perfectionism — all while homeschooling, making movies, and continuing to make music.

"We as creative people are not good judges of our work. And that's wonderful. So I think it frees us up."

Hear Matt Talk About:

  • Why he shares his music (even when it feels humiliating)
  • How he uses song titles and streaming platforms to get discovered
  • Why embracing imperfect work led to his most popular songs
  • The Motern Method: his creative productivity system explained
  • How he balances homeschooling, filmmaking, and songwriting
  • How making movies with friends helps him stay creative and connected

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Tell Me What It's Like
Everyday People. Defining Moments.
*The show is taking a short break for the holidays — new episodes return in January 2026.*

Ever wonder what it really feels like to live through something extraordinary?

Host Stacy Raine talks with people who’ve faced defining moments, from running a world marathon to surviving a rare illness to building something entirely new. Hear the real experiences behind extraordinary choices as they discuss how it happened, what it felt like, and what they learned along the way.

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Stacy Raine

I was 16 when I conducted my first interview. I was a nervous high school kid assigned to interview a WWII veteran. It was an incredibly emotional conversation, and an experience I still think about to this day. I didn’t know it then, but that moment would shape everything that followed.

As a nonprofit communicator and podcast producer, I’ve spent my career thinking about the stories we all have to share. Tell Me What It’s Like unearths the backstory to the small and large moments that changed everything.

One of my biggest beliefs is that sharing stories connects us – as long as we're willing to listen.