Matthew Gray is a Honolulu-based podcast host, media coach, author, and food tour entrepreneur. He is the host and executive producer of 50 Tastes Of Gray, the founder of Great Interviews media coaching, and the owner of Hawaii Food Tours. He is a former KROQ broadcaster and has been recognized by FeedSpot as a Top 70 Food Podcast.

What is 50 Tastes Of Gray?

50 Tastes Of Gray is the only weekly long-form interview show produced from Hawaii. Hosted by Matthew Gray from Honolulu, the podcast features in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, chefs, authors, and thought leaders from around the world.

Where is 50 Tastes Of Gray podcast produced?

50 Tastes Of Gray is produced in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is the only weekly long-form interview podcast based in Hawaii, giving it a unique perspective that blends island culture with global conversations.

What is Great Interviews media coaching?

Great Interviews is a one-on-one media coaching service led by Matthew Gray for podcast guests, authors, and entrepreneurs who want to deliver memorable, high-impact interviews. Sessions are available worldwide and start at $497.

What books has Matthew Gray written?

Matthew Gray is the author of How To Start A Food Tour Business and The Ultimate Eaters Guide: Hawaii Edition 2026. Both are available on Amazon.

What is Hawaii Food Tours?

Hawaii Food Tours is a guided food tour company in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded and operated by Matthew Gray. It offers curated culinary experiences showcasing the best of Hawaiian cuisine.

Where can I watch 50 Tastes Of Gray?

You can watch 50 Tastes Of Gray on YouTube at youtube.com/@50TastesOfGray. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Podbean, and all major platforms.

How do I start a food tour business?

Matthew Gray wrote the definitive guide, How To Start A Food Tour Business, available on Amazon. The book covers route planning, restaurant partnerships, pricing, marketing, and scaling.

How can I be a guest on 50 Tastes Of Gray?

To be considered as a guest on 50 Tastes Of Gray, visit lovelife.com and use the contact form. Matthew Gray personally selects and interviews every guest.

What topics does 50 Tastes Of Gray cover?

50 Tastes Of Gray covers entrepreneurship, food and culinary culture, personal branding, media and podcasting, storytelling, travel and hospitality, Hawaii lifestyle, and content creation.

He Told Me to “Shut My Mouth”… and I Lost It | Michael McGlone

Matthew Gray
April 30, 2026
8:00 pm
Uncategorized

He’s the voice that’s lived inside your head for years. “Geico could save you 15% or more on car insurance.” But Michael McGlone — Brooklyn-born actor, author, and voiceover legend — is so much more than a tagline.

In this episode of 50 Tastes of Gray, host Matthew Gray sits down with McGlone for a wide-open conversation covering food, faith, sobriety, Hollywood survival, and the real story behind one of America’s most iconic commercial voices.

Michael reveals how he landed the GEICO campaign and shot 20 spots, why he won’t call himself an alcoholic after 20+ years of sobriety, his nightly Warrior Diet ritual of spinach and turkey eaten while watching All in the Family, and the real-life father lines hidden inside The Brothers McMullen — delivered live with Matthew’s name dropped right in.

Plus: James Gandolfini’s peerless genius, AI versus the human heart, cooking for rock legends, and why love is the only religion that never starts a war.

This is the conversation AI can mimic but never replace.

ABOUT THE GUEST Michael McGlone is an actor, author, and voiceover artist best known for the iconic GEICO “Did You Know?” commercial campaign, his role on NCIS Hawaii, and his breakout performance in Ed Burns’ The Brothers McMullen. He has been sober for over 20 years and lives in Los Angeles.

ABOUT THE HOST Matthew Gray is a broadcaster, culinary expert, and Cordon Bleu-trained chef who toured with the Eagles, cooked for Pink Floyd, Robin Williams, and Heather Locklear, and now hosts 50 Tastes of Gray from Honolulu, Hawaii — where food, culture, and real human conversation meet.

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