Matt Carney

I'm the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Pickup.
The Pickup Goes Toe-To-Toe With The New Yorker, Holds Own
Chopping it up with Burkhard Bilger, Stillwater High School grad and one of the great craftsmen of narrative nonfiction.
Money Journal: Living In Renaissance On $46k A Year
How far do the dollars of a 25-year-old compliance associate go?
Come Get Your AI Slop
My search for humanity at the Tulsa State Fair.
We’re Taking The Pickup To OKC!
Mark your calendars for October 24 for a day at the library.
Money Journal: Living Near Downtown On $30k A Year
How far do the dollars of a professional editor go in Tulsa?
Hey, That’s Us On The TV!
We got interviewed about our 2025 investigation into the crypto mining industry.
Money Journal: Living Just North Of Downtown On $6,650k A Month
How far do the dollars of a retiree go?
Who Wants To (Anonymously) Subject Themself To The Financial Scrutiny Of Thousands Of Strangers?
We're bringing back the Money Journal series, baby!
It’s Time To Get Cozy With The Pickup’s 2026 Fall Guide
All the best festivals, concerts, pumpkin patches, hot bevs, and spooky vibes for your autumnal pleasure
It Was A Good Hang
Thanks to the 200-plus Tulsans who came out to Meet The Pickup last week, plus photos!










