Matt Paxton on Treasure Hunts, Triumphs, and the Art of Decluttering

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

"Your biggest failures are what set you up for success."

Welcome Matt Paxton:

We’re joined on the Starline by a man who has liked stuff and the story that they tells for more than 25 years. The expert in decluttering and downsizing is off on his next adventure in “Filthy Fortunes” on the Discovery Channel. We welcome Matt Paxton.

Matt, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “If we find nothing, we make nothing.” What percentage of the places you have gone and seen have you found less than expected value?

How do the people help and or hurt you in your research?

What do you want people to take away from “Filthy Fortunes”?

The Rockin' 8:

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, it’s my way of decluttering you. Answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. What’s the biggest thing of value you have ever found?

2. Your first job at 14 was at work at McDonalds. What’s your typical order today?

3. When on the road shooting, what’s your guilty pleasure?

4. Longest run you’ve ever been on?

5. Have you convinced your son not to marry a bottle of ketchup, or is he still courting one?

6. Did you keep that bottle of Shinola you found in a house and do you know the difference now?

7. Most underrated place in California?

8. What’s the one item in your house that would drive your friends to tears?

Sneaking In A Couple More:

You’ve talked about in your podcast “5 Decisions Away” about the unfunny topic of Animal Hoarding. What’s another hoarding topic that makes you uncomfortable?

Which episode of “Filthy Fortunes” made you the proudest at the end?

Talk about your team and how they make this adventure fun?

“When you find an item in your attic, remember it was a stepping stone. When you left it there you needed it. Now you don’t. You’ve grown.” Who helped you grow maturing to where you are today?

One Big Question:

“It's amazing what you can accomplish with maturity, reflection, and support. I returned to a city that once owned me. Not this time. I worked hard for my sponsor, hung out with friends, and did NOT gamble. Didn't even think about it. People do get better. Stick with them.” How did your darkest days prepare you for your greatest victories with the people who love you?

The Wrap:

Matt Paxton loves Santa Cruz, cherishes his best friend’s guitar and wants you to watch “Filthy Fortunes” on Discovery. Matt, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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