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Nov 2020
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Our guest this week needs little introduction. He is one of Hollywood’s most sought after leading men, who launched his career in the cult classic Dazed and Confused and has since then has won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club and appeared in more than 40 feature films.

Matthew McConaughey is an actor producer, director, philanthropist and best selling author of ‘Greenlights’. Matthew graces the show to talk us through his life lessons, anecdotes and wisdom.

His book 'Greenlights' is out now. We loved it and know fans of this pod will too.

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