What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

Matt Fogelson

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Matt Fogelson is a writer and former lawyer whose true passion is music, primarily of the classic rock variety. His debut memoir, Restrung: Fatherhood in a Different Key (SparkPress, 2026), examines father-son relationships, the pain of early parent loss, and the importance of embracing your passions. His Substack, Fine Tuning, blends personal storytelling with a love for the music that makes sense of life. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scary Mommy, and NPR.

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May 20, 2026

Grief and Fatherhood: The Song That Changed Everything

Matt Fogelson lost his father before they ever really knew each other, and when he became a dad himself, a single unplanned song in the middle of the night started him on a years-long journey back to himself.
Guest: Matt Fogelson