Here's a summary of the podcast episode featuring Shawn, Alex, and Matt:

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## Podcast Summary

### Introduction

- Hosts: Shawn and Alex welcome Matt, a multi-talented author, podcaster, and filmmaker.

- Festive Spirit: Matt mentions wearing a Santa hat for Christmas Eve.

### Matt's Background

- Creative Journey: Matt shares his journey from acting in college to becoming a writer and director.

- Recent Work: He recently published his debut novel and collaborated on a film project.

### Filmmaking Experience

- Production Details:

- Matt collaborated with Josh from Studio Blue Jay.

- They worked on a short film with a tight budget of $1,000, emphasizing organization and creativity.

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