Interviewing
Interviewer & Host
When Matthew Félix stepped into the studio for his first interview—as a guest—he had no idea he'd leave as a host. Two weeks later, he was behind the mic, leading a two-hour live-streamed podcast.
He hasn’t stopped since.
From that first program spotlighting “people who create and people who make a difference,” to his tenure as Program Director and Host of the San Francisco Writers Conference Podcast, to his dynamic presence at Bay Area bookstores and cultural institutions, Matthew has become a frequent and sought-after interviewer.
“You’re the best companion onstage.”
Known for his curiosity, humor, and meticulous preparation, Matthew crafts interviews that are insightful, entertaining, and always centered on the interviewee.
Over the course of more than 100 interviews, his guests have included New York Times bestselling authors; CEOs, creative entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from organizations like Litquake, the Mill Valley Film Festival, and the Marin Agricultural Land Trust; and experts on topics ranging from cable cars to cannabis, refugees to honey bees, and acupuncture to astrotourism.
“That was an NPR-quality interview.”
Matthew has spoken about the art and strategy behind great interviewing, and he is always open to new opportunities to connect with compelling voices and stories.
Highlights from past interviews are in the video above; select full interviews are below; still others are here and here.
After Matthew’s hilarious, poignant interview with her before 800 people, Isabel Allende asked him to join her for a second conversation.
Matthew interviewed biographer Peter Richardson for the SF Mechanic’s Institute about his Hunter S. Thompson biography.
Matthew interviewed coffee expert Willem Boot all about specialty coffee: the business, the art, the ethics and more.
Matthew conducted a fun, thought-provoking interview with Nona Caspers, award-winning author of The Fifth Woman.
Matthew’s Book Passage interview with travel writer Graham Robb about his “France: An Adventure History” has been viewed more than 700 times.
Matthew twice had the pleasure of interviewing Director of Programming for the Mill Valley Film Festival, Zoë Elton.
Matthew interviewed Ernest White II, producer and host of the show Fly Brother, about getting a show onto public television.
Matthew interviewed Oakland urban beekeeper Derek Garnier about bees and beekeeping.
After Matthew’s first interview with Isabel Allende for 800 people, she asked him to join her for a second conversation.
Matthew interviews Tania Romanov at Healdsburg’s The 222.
Matthew interviews Talk Vietnam documentary participants.
“Really masterful.”
“An exceptionally thoughtful interviewer.”
“The best decision I made while planning my book launch was to have Matthew host it. He’s thoughtful, engaging, and always prepared. The event wouldn’t have been nearly as much fun without him at the mic!”
“Matthew Félix is a brilliant interviewer.”