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 this second conversation at SF’s JCC.
Matthew interviewed globally renowned coffee expert and Boot Coffee CEO, Willem Boot, about the business and art of specialty coffee.
New York Times-bestselling author Joanna Penn’s The Creative Penn podcast has been downloaded 4 million+ times in 220 countries.
Matthew interviewed urban beekeeper Derek Garnier about beekeeping, including the importance of bees to our survival.
Matthew’s Book Passage interview with travel writer Graham Robb about his France: An Adventure History has been viewed more than 700 times.
Matthew interviewed Ernest White II, producer and host of PBS’s Fly Brother, about his career and getting a show onto public television.
Matthew twice interviewed Zoë Elton, Director of Programming for the Mill Valley Film Festival, yearly welcoming more than 200 filmmakers and 60,000 attendees.
Matthew interviewed Guide Dogs for the Blind CEO and President, Chris Benninger about GDB's mission and programs, including how puppies become guide dogs.
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.”