# πŸŽ™οΈThe Real English Conversations Podcast Has A New Co-Host, Meet Mod Hob Matt | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-english-conversations-podcast-real-english-for-global-professionals-speak-clearly-confidently-at-work-1057084/the-real-english-conversations-podcast-has-a-new-co-host-meet-mod-hob-matt-real-english-conversations-podcast-for-global-professionals Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-english-conversations-podcast-real-english-for-global-professionals-speak-clearly-confidently-at-work-1057084/the-real-english-conversations-podcast-has-a-new-co-host-meet-mod-hob-matt-real-english-conversations-podcast-for-global-professionals.md Podcast: [Real English Conversations Podcast | Learn English And Confident Communication For Newcomers And International Professionals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-english-conversations-podcast-real-english-for-global-professionals-speak-clearly-confidently-at-work-1057084) Published: 2026-03-18T10:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://f2d756de-8697-40ae-8229-f32dc253974e.libsyn.com/new-episode-the-real-conversations-podcast-host-curtis-davies-introduces-new-guest-co-host-modhob-matt-real-english-conversations-podcast-for-global-professionals Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f2d756de-8697-40ae-8229-f32dc253974e/riverside_copy_of_curtis__modhob_matt_p...___mar_16_2026__rec_youtube_videos_.mp3?dest-id=3695967 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-english-conversations-podcast-real-english-for-global-professionals-speak-clearly-confidently-at-work-1057084/episodes/the-real-english-conversations-podcast-has-a-new-co-host-meet-mod-hob-matt-real-english-conversations-podcast-for-global-professionals Duration seconds: 2118 ## Resource Sometimes the best collaborations start long before you even realize it. In this special episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast β€” the show that helps global professionals to speak clearly and confidently at work β€” host Curtis Davies welcomes a new guest co-host, Matt Gardner , also known as Mod Hob Matt to the show. Listeners will get to hear him when there is no other guest on the show, for example. But this isn't just a professional introduction β€” it's a full-circle moment. Curtis and Matt actually went to the same high school, and years later, their paths have crossed again β€” this time through podcasting, creativity, and a shared passion for communication, storytelling, and helping people think and connect more effectively. Matt is a product design strategist, UX researcher, and systems thinker with over 20 years of experience building digital products and leading cross-functional teams. He is also a co-creator of Mod Hob Cooperative , a creator-led collective focused on building tools and systems that help people collaborate, learn, and communicate in more meaningful ways. In this conversation, Curtis and Matt talk about: their shared background and unexpected reconnection How communication and storytelling shape both personal and professional growth Why collaboration and creativity are essential in today's world and what listeners can expect from Matt as a new guest co-host on the podcast This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter for the show β€” bringing in deeper conversations, fresh perspectives, and more collaborative discussions to help you improve your English communication skills in real-world situations. ✨ In This Episode, You'll Learn πŸŽ™οΈ The story behind Curtis and Matt's long-standing connection 🧠 How communication evolves over time β€” bo… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-english-conversations-podcast-real-english-for-global-professionals-speak-clearly-confidently-at-work-1057084/episodes/the-real-english-conversations-podcast-has-a-new-co-host-meet-mod-hob-matt-real-english-conversations-podcast-for-global-professionals/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-english-conversations-podcast-real-english-for-global-professionals-speak-clearly-confidently-at-work-1057084/the-real-english-conversations-podcast-has-a-new-co-host-meet-mod-hob-matt-real-english-conversations-podcast-for-global-professionals.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.