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Honest To Pod092 - Agony AshHonest To Pod - Segment!_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _AGONY AUNT ASH_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Ash is infamous for giving the worst advice, so listen up - he is here to talk you through any situation whether you want it or not. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1821 min
Honest To Pod092 - Religion and Sexuality w/ Our John HenryThis week Ash and Matt are joined by John Henry - a fellow gay rugby player, who is also a man of the cloth. John joins us to talk us through his unique story of growing up in Northern Ireland and secretly going to church. Listen to how his faith then grew to be a vocational aspiration and how he managed to find solace in his faith AND his sexuality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-141h 07
Honest To Pod090 - Movies With MattHonest To Pod - Segment!_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _MOVIES WITH MATT_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Infamous movie avoider Matt watches a film suggested by the podlettes in an effort to watch more films AND see how woke films are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1121 minHonest To Pod091 - SEASON 4 & New Year, New Show - New Me??Ash and Matt are back with Season 4 - :OThis week Ash and Matt kick off the new year (and new season) thinking about ways they can look to improve things in their life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-071h 08
Honest To Pod2020 - 🎄🎁 XMAS SPECIALAsh and Matt get together for some festive friendly funtimes. Christmas films/music/food - we have the covered :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-12-241h 05
Honest To PodSeason 3 Episode 87: #HTPTop5This is a HTP Replay: Ash and Matt have selected this episode as one of their favourites of the year. Why not give it a listen and let us know what you think? Do you have an episode you thought was the best? Send us a DM in insta :)NEVER HAVE I EVER - Said no-one, ever...Ash & Matt pop open the wine this week and decide to play never have I ever. Join in for some tipsy lolly lols and the two go through some school food, dodgy dealings, food snatchers...2020-12-231h 04
Honest To PodSeason 3 Episode 61: #HTPTop5This is a HTP Replay: Ash and Matt have selected this episode as one of their favourites of the year. Why not give it a listen and let us know what you think? Do you have an episode you thought was the best? Send us a DM in insta :)Welcome back to Honest To Pod - and what an amazing first episode this is. For the first time ever Ash & Matt are joined by a third... Friend of the show and all around bestie, Jordan Webb. Jordan opens up and tells his story about the...2020-12-181h 15
Honest To PodSeason 3 Episode 78: #HTPTop5This is a HTP Replay: Ash and Matt have selected this episode as one of their favourites of the year. Why not give it a listen and let us know what you think? Do you have an episode you thought was the best? Send us a DM in insta :)This week, Ash & Matt are joined by Jon Gordon - the oldest 3o+ year old known alive. When he is not not using moisturiser he is actually doing some really impressive stuff. For starters, he is an assistant headteacher and gay black physicist at a leading...2020-12-141h 23
Honest To PodSeason 3 Episode 73: #HTPTop5This is a HTP Replay: Ash and Matt have selected this episode as one of their favourites of the year. Why not give it a listen and let us know what you think? Do you have an episode you thought was the best? Send us a DM in insta :)Bippidty boppidy boo... Ash and Matt roll the sleeves up to talk about Men's Rights. Following a short documentary on BBC, it inspired the two to look at the two different angles of the Men's Rights Movement - what it means and what do they stand for...2020-12-101h 31
Honest To PodSeason 3 Episode 64: #HTPTop5This is a HTP Replay: Ash and Matt have selected this episode as one of their favourites of the year. Why not give it a listen and let us know what you think? Do you have an episode you thought was the best? Send us a DM in insta :)This week the two gays give you podcast listeners a run down of essential skin care routines before talking about Quaden Bayles and bulling. But don't let this overshadow Ash's new romance with The Sims and his two dogs: Bark Ruffalo and JK Growling... Lets just say...2020-12-081h 04
Honest To Pod090 - Life, Love and Learnings - Q&AThe last episode of the season and Ash and Matt reflect on the times gone by. :) Tune in - laugh and love :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-08-2700 min
Honest To Pod089 - Queer Cybersecurity with Craig Terron & more This week Ash & Matt are joined by a friend, Craig Terron, who is here to talk about a research project he was involved with at work: Titled Online Surveillance, Censorship, and Discrimination for LGTQIA+ Community Worldwide. It is a crazy interesting document that looks at how using apps like Grindr & Her are potentially really unsafe and specifically in areas where being gay is a threat to your safety. How do governments access your data to target you? As if that wasn't enough, we have obviously packed it full of other gems like Spreadsheets and Friends With Benefits...2020-08-2000 minHonest To Pod088 - Night Bus Fails, Couples & compromise and Ash's little moundAsh and Matt and ash's spot, talk about couples and how things might work in an unbalanced income scenario. But first, they tell the horror of night buses. Join in this week for fun fun fun :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-08-1300 minHonest To Pod087 - Never Have I Ever: Got Drunk during a podcast recordingNEVER HAVE I EVER - Said no-one, ever - 🍻Ash & Matt pop open the wine this week and decide to play never have I ever. Join in for some tipsy lolly lols and the two go through some school food, dodgy dealings, food snatchers and BMI - just another week of corona-living. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-08-0600 minHonest To Pod086 - Rugby & Transphobia, Flying Back to London & Job HuntingJust like the Janet Jackson song, Ash & Matt are Together Again.... talking sport like the lads... only really talking about Rugby's strange plans to be super transphobic... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-3000 minHonest To Pod085 - The Glee Curse, Mental Health & Being At Home & MoreAsh and Matt connect this week to talk about all things happening. Ash opens up and talks about his recent struggles with mental health, the isolation he is feeling and taking Matt's advice of using the pod as a form of therapy. (It did help). The guys also catch up on Naya Rivera, the curse of Glee show & the tension of living at home with parents. Thanks for listening :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-1600 minHonest To Pod084 - Conversion Therapy, Boy Erased , Secret Hitler & President Westhowdy ho! Episode 84 sees Ash and Matt respond to the CRRRAAAZZZYYYYYYY tweet put out (and quickly deleted) bu U.K. House Of Commons... Conversion Therapy. Then it is also an update on chit-chat, games, films and president Kanye West... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-0900 minHonest To Pod083 - Sex Education, Reading Attack, Celiac Disease & MoreJoin Ash and Matt this week as they talk about all the stuff that's happening. From New Zealand sex education methods to their own experiences with the birds and the bees - this pair are on it. Then the conversation goes on to update about CrossFit, cause everyone loves that... right? Then Ash and Matt talk about white privilege/guilt as part of the BLM movement. Lastly, the 'terror ?' attack in reading that saw the murder of 3 gay men - why has it been quiet on the news outlets? This and more in another jam packed episode of Honest...2020-07-0200 minHonest To Pod082 - Grinder & Ethnicity Filter & moreThis week, Ash and Matt, are on their lonesome - but that's OK. Rustic and raw, this episodes peels back what it means for Grindr to remove their ethnicity filters on their settings. Tune in and enjoy. Love Ash & Matt xxxxxxx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-06-2500 minHonest To Pod081 - Acting Stories 2: Industry and Identity with Kayi UsheThis is part B of an interview which started on episode 80 - us bitches talked soooo long that acast (podcast hosting platform) were like "oi, no, you guys need to spread that sort of laugher over two episodes. So that is what we did.In this episode, Ash & Matt are still with the delightful Kayi, who talks more about his experiences of being a straight black actor, his "coming out" to his parents, identity with BLM and how Covid-19 has affected the industry...Thanks for listening and supporting. :) love you all.2020-06-1800 minHonest To Pod080 - Acting Stories 1: Kinky Boots, Book of Mormon with Kayi UsheThis is part A of an interview that continues on episode 81 - us bitches talked soooo long that acast (podcast hosting platform) were like "oi, no, you guys need to spread that sort of laugher over two episodes. So that is what we did.In this episode, Ash & Matt are joined by Matt's school friend Kayi, who overcome his own difficulties to go on and become an actor... Hot of the heels of playing Lola in Kinky Boots, Kayi joins us to talk through some of his experiences being a straight man of colour. Topics...2020-06-1800 minHonest To Pod079 - BLM, Police, Racism & CrossFit with Rash AlThe world has exploded, and so has this podcast - not really, but we like to be dramatic; a bit like CrossFit's (now ex) CEO Greg Glassman. Hitting up his social feed with some pretty insensitive material - plus as the racial debate (odd saying that in 2020) continues, Ash and Matt are joined by a special guest Rash - a member of the Met Police service who joins the guys to tell of his experience in the police force as a black cop. Have a listen, join the chat - play nice and be safe. Much love, A&M...2020-06-1100 minHonest To Pod078 - Schools, Corona and Racial Riots & Protests, with Jon GordonThis week, Ash & Matt are joined by Jon Gordon - the oldest 3o+ year old known alive. When he is not not using moisturiser he is actually doing some really impressive stuff. For starters, he is an assistant head teacher and gay black physicist at a leading maths and physics specialist sixth form college... Plus he also is the founder of The Blackett Lab Family; a growing collective of UK based lack physicists who share a passion for physics and community. This week they talk about schools going back and what the horizon is like for students today NEXT...2020-06-0400 minHonest To Pod077 - Steelers Documentary, Gay Rugby, Game Of Thrones & MoreAnother week into lockdown and the world is adjusting. For example, Eammon Ashton-Atkinson was supposed to launch his new documentary Steelers as part of the the BFI Flare Film Festival when *cough* corona happened. But for a special few (hundred) we got a private screening and Ash & Matt talk through the powerful narrative told through the eyes of four people connected with the club. Then it's a flash back to Game Of Thrones and we discuss who is the best GOT character... who are you saying? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-2800 minHonest To Pod076 - 🌽Furloughed Working Farms, 🏳️🌈Agrespect LGBTQ+ Rural Network & MoreOrganic farmer, and all round nice guy, Ben Andrews joins Ash & Matt this week to talk about all things: life on the farm, furloughed workers coming to help pick veg, his inability to use a skipping rope AND Agrespect, the LGBTQ rural network set up to promote and support diversity outside the city & much much pore.Also it is mental health awareness week and we talk about the importance of mental health and Ben highlights the issues LGBTQ farmers face with their mental health and how farming is highly affected.If...2020-05-2100 minHonest To Pod075 - Adele, CrossFit, & Britney Spears with Micky WalshReady, Set.... GOOOOOoooooooo.... and they're off: this week's entry into the podcast world features a very special guest, Micky (Michael Walsh) - owner of CrossFit Limavady and CrossFit athlete, Walshy is who kickstarted Ash into doing (some form of) CrossFit and is just an all-round positive polly! This week the trio talk Adele's weight loss, and how others project negativity onto people who lose weight to make themselves feel better... Micky's love of Britney Spears comes to light in a Britney vs Cristina "who the better singer" rift with Matt - and Micky just gives insight into some of his...2020-05-1400 minHonest To Pod074 - Covid-19 Treatment, Blood Donation & more, with Dr. DougHowdy new and returning listeners - we hope you are keeping well? This week is week 6/7/8 of lockdown and if you are anything like us, which I am sorry if you are, this is getting to you something serious. (note, you dont have to be like us at all for this to get to you - it is getting to everyone.)Anyway - this week, we have Dr Doug on who is a real life doctor, not just Ash and Matt saying things they don't really understand, altho there is plenty of that too. Dr Doug...2020-05-0700 minHonest To Pod073 - MRA & Men's Right Movement Bippidty boppidy boo... Ash and Matt roll the sleeves up to talk about Mens Rights. Following a short documentary on BBC, it inspired the two to look at the two different angles of the Men's Rights Movement - what it means and what do they stand for? Is it just a group dead set on destroying feminism or do they have a legit point? What do you think? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-04-3000 minHonest To Pod072 - Flashmob Marriage proposals, Sam Smith vs Cptn. Tom Moore by Andy Goode & moreQuarantummies a growing as we go into week 4/5/6/7/8 (who knows) of lockdown. And the affects of the isolation is rippling through everyone. From rich to poor, young and old everyone is feeling it. This week we look at Andy Goode's comment that compares Sam Smith and Captain Tom Moore... Also, wedding talk - 'cause, why the hell not. Listen and love the weekly instalment of this funny and down to earth gay podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-04-2300 minHonest To Pod071 - Corona-Qweens and dating in a time of a lockdown... & moreHowdy there little pea-ettes, another week of lockdown and how are you all coping? Hope you are hanging in there. Just remember that there is no right or wrong way to feel during times like this - however there are right and wrong ways to deal with people who are constantly breaking the "rules". Also - what about dating in a time of corona? What are you doing about love? Is it dating a new way like Matt or is your wrist/finger getting abused like Ash?Enjoy this week's juicy little number. :)...2020-04-1600 minHonest To Pod070 - Corona Lockdown, Domestic Violence and Shitty April Fool's "jokes" & moreAnother episode of fun times with Ash & Matt - this week and the lockdown continues, but aside from watching Tiger King, it seems that there is a darker side to isolation which many didn't think about. What's more April Fools was on hold due to how shitty the world is already - but that didn't stop anyone making stupid pranks - are they funny if they are putting people's health at risk? Listen to the latest episode now!!! Go Go Go - and stay safe and healthy AND STAY INSIDE!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...2020-04-0900 minHonest To Pod069 - ISOLATION... Tiger King, detached celebrities & moreThe boys are isolating and someone is taking it more seriously than the other... With Ash stranded in Ireland for the lock down its back to recording online again - this episode is us back on our recording schedule after a series of pre-records and boy does it feel good to be chatting again... this week, how is isolation treating you? How are celebs helping or just coming across as tits... plus more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-04-0200 minHonest To Pod068 - 🦠Sex Parties & Corona... 🦠In another pre-recorded episode, Ash & Matt group together in what is the brink of a pandemic - both away on holiday this week - so perhaps the world has changed since this was recorded. BUT if everyone could stay safe and healthy! One thing not to do, is a sex party - listen why.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-03-2600 minHonest To Pod067 - Tattoo's, Covid-19 & MoreA sneezy Matt and healthy and handsome Ash catch up in this pre-recorded episode to talk about Tattoos & Corona. The main thing is that you all stay safe and make smart choices... sending lots of love xx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-03-1900 minHonest To Pod066 - Joe Marler's Fiddle & Aaron Schock's "Apology" & More This week Ash & Matt talk through the latest six nations antics, mainly Joe Marler's odd decision to have a fondle with Alun Wyn Jones's penis & balls. It caused a stir on social - some say its disgusting, others that it was just a laugh! What are you thinking?Then it's over to Aaron Schock who came out this week and decided to overlook his history with the LGBTQ community - what can he do to make amends and is he still fuckable?Have a listen and be sure to join the...2020-03-1200 minHonest To Pod065 - Role Play/Sex Dress Up, Raising The Minimum Salary & The KillaAnother episode with Ash and Matt as they dissect some of the topical news articles they read this week. Role play and dress up for sex? Whats yo flavour? Latest study shows how many brits like it when their partner dresses up... Matt then looks at a company that raises the minimum salary within the business as a way to help mothers. Lastly, da killa strikes again... where? Listen and find out... be safe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-03-0500 minHonest To Pod064 - Skin Care, Moisturise & Ashiness, Bulling and more... This week the two gays give you podcast listeners a run down of essential skin care routines before talking about Quaden Bayles and bulling. But dont let this overshadow Ash's new romance with The Sims and his two dogs: Bark Ruffalo and JK Growling... Lets just say that this episode of Honest To Pod is lols from start to finish... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-02-2700 minHonest To Pod063 - Aaron Hernandez: sympathy or no sympathy? Plus LGBTQ+ kids and forward thinking parents & moreThis week Ash and Matt talk about Aaron Hernandez - after watching the documentary on Netflix, it divided camp as to whether you feel sympathy towards him or not. Where do you sit? We also talk about Gabrielle Union and her husband Dwayne Wade and their incredible support for their children. Supporting LGBTQ+ kids in their growth and discover of themselves is the makings of a great human, and it is our opinion that we should all strive to understand more from outside our comfort zone.All this and more from your weekly gay podcast that...2020-02-2000 minHonest To Pod062 - BBC & Evening Standard's Race Blunder, Phillip Schofield/Jameela Jamil Coming Out & More...This thirst quenching episode kicks off after Matt finishes his water.Then we get into some serious stuff like how everyday racism goes by unchecked. When major corporations don't fact check their references putting wrong names with the faces of sports and political figures. Then Phillip Schofield's coming out and the pain he would have been going through for years but Jameela Jamil comes out and it has a different reaction.... Then the most riveting of agony situations... you will be shocked.Have a listen - you will not regret it.2020-02-1300 minHonest To Pod061 - Welcome Back - #ItsNotOK - Sexual Abuse - w/ Jordan WebbWelcome back to Honest To Pod - and what an amazing first episode this is. For the first time ever Ash & Matt are joined by a third... Friend of the show and all around bestie, Jordan Webb. Jordan opens up and tells his story about the abuse he suffered growing up. This write up could not do his telling justice, so make sure you listen. Both Ash & Matt were gripped! #ItsNotOKJordan asked to push out this episode this week as it is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week - check out the...2020-02-0600 minHonest To Pod060 - 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣9️⃣Recap + more...Well well well... another 30 episodes under the ever expanding and condensing proverbial belts of Ash & Matt - join us this week as we talk about the ups and downs of the year and the lessons they will be taking into 2020. Thanks to everyone for the love and support and have yourselves a great holiday period. We will be back in Feb! :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-12-1900 minHonest To Pod059 - 2019 Uplifting Headline AND Gay Stereotypes On Queer TV & more Hey y'all - a day late, whoops. Ash didn't edit it on time. Fuck it, it's Christmas, right... This week Matt talks through some of his favourite stories from 2019 illustrated in BoredPanda - it sparks a 35 minute discussion between Ash and Matt around the Gender Pay Gp, which has been edited out due to timings. Ash then talks through a user suggested topic... Does TV shows like Ru Paul and Queer Eye reflect gay culture or do they enforce stereotypes? Listen no to hear our thoughts and make sure you clickity-clack that subscribe button. :) See acast.com/privacy...2019-12-1300 minHonest To Pod058 - World Aids Day, Statement Music Festival & MoreWelcome back to another episode of the self described "hit" podcast, Honest To Pod, where delightful hosts Ash & Matt discuss all things that tickled their pickles this week. For Ash, his pickle is red raw (he wishes) from a weekend of CrossFit watching but he manages to find the time to listen to some crazy stats about World Aids Day and how awareness of the virus is declining. Meanwhile Matt, the sneaky wee thing, is turning 32 and dealing with everything that that entails SUCH AS A music festival that bans Cis-Males for being Cis-Males... find out more about what...2019-12-0500 minHonest To Pod057 - Lesbian Clio Advert, Establishing ⬆️and ⬇️status & moreIn a pre-recorded episode, Ash and Matt are full of beans but still hungover. Matt talks lesbians and the new Clio advert for Christmas. Ash digs deep into an agony aunt about establishing the top and bottom status. Plus, you know these two, there is loads more of unplanned tea to spill in what is one very funny Honest To Pod episode. Listen and enjoy AND follow us on insta :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-11-2800 minHonest To Pod056 - Small Town Homophobia, Ban The Clap 👏& AfterGlow review...Ash and Matt sit down to catch up all the usual gossip which this week includes Ashley's visit to Ireland and a story he brought back that broke his heart ALSO Matt is going full conservative as he talks about attempts to ban clapping... Whats more the two talk about the play went to see together on their date-night! Enjoy this episode and let us know what you think :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-11-2100 minHonest To Pod055 - Ashley's Dating Conundrum, App Catfish Security AANNNDDDD... N.I Same-Sex Marriage & more...In a pre-recorded episode Matt & Ash FINALLY talk about Northern Ireland - at the end. Before that, they tackle a first hand agony aunt situation in Ash's dating life AND how social apps, like Grindr and Scruff should look at their ability to stop CatFishing through tighter security - much like Hornet is doing. The guys would love it if you listen in and share with your friends - and don't forget to let them know any situations you need some advice to? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-11-1400 minHonest To Pod054 - 🇿🇦Rugby World Cup Final🏴, Church Apology, Reni Eddo-Lodge & RaceAsh and Matt sit down to talk about the Rugby World Cup Final where England were destroyed by South Africa in what has to be the mo embarrassing moment ever for England, except for that time where they didn't get out of the pool stage of the tournament they hosted. EEK!! (Written by Ash) - but also, we spoke about Matt's book he is enjoying: Reni Eddo-Lodge's - Why I'm No Longer Talking (To White People) About Race. Also Ash talks through a lovely little article (also from South Africa) around positive movements by religious groups. All this and some...2019-11-0700 minHonest To Pod053 - Matt's Florida Holiday, Kids Games, Blu Cantrell & MoreMatt's back and has he got stores to tell...? Nope! But tune in anyway as Ash has a new haircutting story... but nope, that also got cut. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-10-3100 minHonest To Pod052 - Scruff Etiquette Lessons, Brit School Awesomeness & Childhood PunishmentThis week is a pre-recorded one as Matthew decided to spring a surprise trip to the states on poor Ash. But do you think that would stop these talk non stop for the 2nd of the double bangers? Course not! Join them this week as Ash talks about how he "pays It forward" but giving unrequested etiquette guidance to "innocent" scruff users. Then Ash talks about how awesome the Brit School is as a place of safety for LGBT pupils and the two reminisce on memories of growing up and the punishment received for being bad wee f*ckers...2019-10-2400 minHonest To Pod051 - Grindr Messages & Craig Stoddon and Adult's Influence on Children.This week Ash bounces round to Matts where, on the squeaky bed, they deliver insights into Ash's latest Grindr messages. Then the two talk about Craig Stoddon, the Scottish man who punched a 9 year old and then shouted homophobic names at him. Listen to this corker and leave us a review on apple podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-10-1700 minHonest To Pod050 - Ru Paul's Drag Race UK, CrossFit, TJ Perenara and a gay All Black & moreAsh and Matt catch up over nothing, as Matt does not offer beverages, and talk about their weeks. Pub quiz regulars, Ru Paul's Drag Race UK and Ash has a moan about CrossFit, or lack there-of. Matt and Ash reflect on a really positive article that came out of New Zealand TJ Perenara and how the world is ready for a gay All Black. Then its some personal issues with Matt and personal space and lastly, the two deep dive into a great issues suggested by one of Honest To Pod's listeners. How do you approach "coming out" at work...2019-10-1000 minHonest To Pod049 - I've Got News Babe - Israel Folau, Brexit and Prep & MoreBit of a different one this week - I've Got News Babe is an episode where we go through a few more of the headlines over the week and less of a deep dive into issues. We hope you enjoy this trial format where we cover Gay Rugby (accidental) kiss & Israel Folau, World Cup Rugby, Brexit and what it may mean for Prep, Ash's rimming the edge of the RuPaul glass thirsty for a sip & loads more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-10-0300 minHonest To Pod048 - Gareth Thomas & Living with HIVHey hey hey, this week Ash and Matt pick up where they left off last week - focusing on Gareth Thomas, the Welsh rugby legend who captained the British and Irish Lions and his groundbreaking move to come out and tell his story of living with HIV. You don't need to have seen his documentary but if you haven't you should check it out. It is amazing and on iPlayer. anyway, enjoy this weeks episode and thanks again for listening and tuning in xxx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-09-2700 minHonest To Pod047 - Jesy Nelson, Cyberbullying & Unstable Unicorns...Here we go again - Tune in this week to listen to Ash and Matt talk about the topical and the tasty! Get involved in next weeks episode where we talk about Gareth Thomas & his story. His Documentary should be on catchup now along with Jesy Nelson's. This week we focus on cyberbullying, how to handle it and the affects it has on its victims. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-09-1900 minHonest To Pod046 Jim Wells, Homophobic D.U.P. & more...Jim Wells, the DUP politician and all round trumpet (in our opinion) was recently on Good Morning Britain with Piers Morgan and Suzanne Reid where he talked about his concerns over sam-sex dancing partners being shown on Strictly Come Dancing BEFORE the watershed (9PM) - utter madness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-09-1200 minHonest To Pod045 - What Is A Date, HAPPY STRAIGHT PRIDE BOSTON & moreHAPPY STRAIGHT PRIDE EVERYONE!! Yeah that is right, its been a fun ole weekend in Boston where a select group of straight white people gathered together to celebrate their pridefulness in being straight and white. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-09-0500 minHonest To Pod044 - Feet, The Word "Queer", Ash In London & Matt At Work... & moreThe duo are face to face in Studio McCabe, and the laughs are two a penny! Opening up talking about feet the pair both have stories to tell. Next an Agony Aunt asks the question: "is it ok to sleep with someone knowing they are in a relationship?" - what do you think? With a few other topics brought in we then talk about work life and how to handle difficult situations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-08-2900 minHonest To Pod043 - This Boy Is A Bottom: Matt's Terremolinos Holiday UpdateMatt's Back - and with him comes a whole hoard of stories from Terremolinas. Thanks DWV "Boy Is A Bottom" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-08-0800 minHonest To Pod042 - Andrei Arlovski & UFC Homophobia, Can You Be Friends With Your Ex?Ash and Matt catch up to talk about homophobia in sport and focusing on recent events in UFC and GAA football. Listen and let us know where you think. We also have Agony Aunt Ash and Big Mama Matt stop in to give you their answers to some listeners problems. Have a question you want answered, let us know - we also appreciate the shares and recommendations you guys give :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-07-2500 minHonest To Pod041 - How To Handle Negative Friends & Those Who Take Advantage... Agony Sessions Have Begun!Not how the episode was planned, but this week sees our first therapy session as listener Ryan asks what is the best way to handle a friend who is a bit of a negative nancy... Matt talks about his own experience with a troublesome friend, so it's a double therapy session for Agony Aunt Ash - and I guess the Same Sex Marriage can wait a bit longer for N.I... sigh (we'll have our day one day). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-07-1800 minHonest To Pod040 - Black Pride, Straight Pride, Secrets and Agony Aunt Ash/Mama Matt & More...Ruby episode 40 of Honest To Pod looks at pride and it's variants: Black Pride & Straight Pride - plus secrets...shhh don't tell anyone :P - and how about getting some solid bad advice from Ash & Matt - let us know a scenario (real or fake) and we will give advice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-07-0400 minHonest To Pod039 - Israel Folau 🙄(again), London Spitting Girl & 🚽Porta-Loos & moreWelcome back to another episode of Honest To Pod, this week Matt talks about Israel Folau's return to the news for another short stunt of look-at-me- fame whoring! Absolute douche! Ash then talks about the London Spitting Girl and what he would do if someone spat at him, then - to keep it classy, lets talk about shit! Literally, porta-loos... YAS... something different innit! Hope you enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-2700 minHonest To Pod038 - Nike's Plus Sized Mannequin, Tyson Fury's Free Pass & Italians...Matt and Ash are very sporty this week as they talk about the fitness mannequin's at Nike Town London - what sort of message does a plus sized mannequin say? What are your thoughts? Also, Tyson Fury's comeback is one of legend (apparently) but does his history of mental illness give him a free pass to not be held accountable for some of the abhorrent things he has said before - again, let us know your thoughts? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-2000 minHonest To Pod037 - 🏉 UNION CUP WEEKEND 2019 >> what’s the tea? ☕️A husky Ash and a limping Matt tune in, still wrecked, to recap on their weekend together in Dublin for the Union Cup. Ash (ex-player) joined Matt (current pitch perfectionist) with the rest of the Kings Cross Steelers - the worlds first gay inclusive rugby team to take part in the European tournament! The highs and the lows of the weekend are summarised in this special episode. Enjoy! 😊 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-1300 minHonest To Pod036 - ❤️️🏝️️Love Island, 🧙♀️Ann Widdecombe & more...Hello, and welcome to episode 36 of Honest To Pod - this is your weekly dosage of some things that are on point, others, not so much - we love opinions, share them freely on our page - agree with us or disagree with us, just head to instagram follow us and leave a comment on one of our posts... if it's provoking (and respectful) we may even read it out! This week Matt rejoices that love island is back - ash doesn't give any f*cks - meanwhile Ann Widdecombe is being a crusty ole witch - and some people...2019-06-0600 minHonest To Pod035 - Muslim School Protests, Gillette Ad (Again) & Best Beyoncé Song...This week, Ash and Matt go heavy with two topics that are very serious! The Protests outside schools from Muslim Parents not wanting their children to learn about Same-Sex relationships. Next Matt talks about the newest Gillette Ad that showcases a trans kid learning about his first shave from his father - some find it beautiful, other think Gillette have lost the plot! What do you think? Thanks for listening everyone, we love you like family! xxx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-3000 minHonest To Pod034 - 💦💦M&S: Masturbation & Sex Toys (plus M&S LGBT Sandwiches)Join Ash & Matt this week where a hungover ash talks about M&S and their LGBT sandwich - needed or virtue signalling? Matt then talks about Sex emojis, masturbation and sex toys... talk about making a boy blush! Ash loves it... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-2300 minHonest To Pod033 - Addiction, NO SPOILERS for Game of Thrones/Avengers Endgame & more SSSSHHHHHHH - Spoilers! (No spoilers are given in this episode) more of a rant about ppl who spoil.... In the age of social media and the human desire to get attention, it seems the world is going spoiler crazy ESP as media is getting smarter and the story twists are more complicated! This is all to Ashley's annoyance as he hides from Game Of Thrones spoilers every Monday. Matt opens up about how addiction has affected his family and what are his options should addiction rear its ugly head again? We hope you enjoy this episode and would love to...2019-05-0200 minHonest To Pod032 - Female Drag, Straight Crushes, Dating Advice & moreEpisode 32 is one of those little episode that is perfect listening while you chill in the sun and watch the world go by with a beverage of choice. Light hearted and cosy all in one! Starting off, Matt tells us about female drag queens (not drag kings) - then Ash talks about Straight Crushes and how it is the experience of nearly every gay guy out there. Lastly, Ash gives Matt some one-on-one dating advice to get past the stigma of date 2.... listen now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-04-2500 minHonest To Pod031 - WE'RE BACK!!! - Catch up & Israel FolauWelcome back to the Second Season, called this as we took a sabbatical... but we will still clock up the episodes as per before. EPISODE 31!!!! WOOP - Here we catch up and tell you about our antics, the latest in love, the new, the bold, the boring and of course Israel Folau... Religious expression vs homosexuality. What is your take on it all? Let us know... and make sure you follow us on instagram @honest_to_pod - and leave a lovely little comment on apple iTunes reviews. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-04-1700 minHonest To Pod030 - 30th Birthday's 🎂Baby Names 👶🏽👶🏾 & moreAsh and Matt this week go back to their roots (in podcasting) where the style is a bit more fast and loose with the ole chitter chatter... from smoking weed, to baby names - where doesn't this episode take us? Tune In, Enjoy - can you handle it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-03-0600 minHonest To Pod029 - Billy Porter, Jussie Smollett (again) & Hate Crime & MoreA traumatised Ash recounts his story of the week - his near death experience... not fun and Matt updates us on his weight loss and more - then it is deep diving into Jussie Smollett and the big - WHAT THE WHAT is going on? We also talk about Oscars and our faves from week 1 of the song challenge! Thanks to all who took part and let us know their songs. :) Next week we are doing similar with numbers in the title so get a think on and let us know! Much love your peas! See acast.com...2019-02-2700 minHonest To Pod028 - Eric Porterfield, Blobfish & Turning 30**cough cough** yes the flu has taken over in Ireland and very nasally/phlegmy Ash joins Matt to talk about things that matter and somethings that don't... First up is the weekend update where Matt's love of farmers gets unearthed.... then it is onto American politician Eric Porterfield who shocked the world with his crazy suggestions... lastly, Ash reflects on a time when he wasn't stiff and relates everything that is wrong in his life to being over 30... sadly with his head cold, he doesn't communicate it that well.... uer, agh, ugh, cough cough.... See acast.com/privacy...2019-02-2000 minHonest To Pod027 - 🏳️🌈Being Gay Where It's Illegal, 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏾♂️Being Single AF & moreWhat a week - busy weeks for both peas and Ash is nursing the mother of all hangovers. This week Ash & Matt look at some recent news articles all around being gay in countries where it is illegal - from the secret language of lesbian love in Burundi to horrific homophobic murder in Algeria... plus the awesome Joe Root calling out homophobia in cricket - what a guy!!! Next Ash answers why you might be a single as-fuck gay in (maybe) today's market? Struggling to get in a relationship - fear not, these two single fuck-wits spread all you...2019-02-1400 minHonest To Pod026 - Blowjobs For Water, Six Nations R1, Mobile Phones, Jussie Smollett & MoreWell well well - The Six Nations has started with a bang and Matt wastes no time in gloating about the epic England win over Ireland - luckily Ash has Blowjobs on his mind as a healthy hydrating distraction.... then it is in to issues like Jussie Smollett - his recent encounter with haters and attackers, what it means to be gay/black in a fearful world and how we should be showing respect and courtesy to our fellow humans.... Ash also talks about a wee pub in Ireland battling something that really grinds his gears - mobile phone etiquette...2019-02-0600 minHonest To Pod025 - Kid Drag Queens, Six Nations & moreSleepy Ash joins in with Matt to talk about subscribers topics which include Kid Drag Queens such as Lactatia and Desmond Is Amazing - at what point is it too much? The two peas talk about some of the stories that have been making low impact on the news... including these kid drag queens dancing in bars and being photographed next to "naked" adult men! Next topic, is the six nations - not much to go off at this stage as teams have not been announced, but will be a good tournament for sure - with Ireland taking the...2019-01-3000 minHonest To Pod024 - Gillette Ad, Toxic Masculinity, Club Photography & moreDid you see that Gillette Ad? Well if you've not yet had the chance, then check it out - whether you like it, dislike it or just don't care, it's been on everyone's lips for the past week. Find out what Ash & Matt think in this week's episode along with looking at Poof Doof's crazy photography brief... utter madness. Thanks again for checking out this weeks episode and as always, we would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed. lots of love, A&M**Another week, and another sound issue - we...2019-01-2300 minHonest To Pod023 - Pride Flag/Race, Darren Criss, LGBT Actors & MoreJanuary blues have hit hard this week as Ash and Matt start off depressing the shit out of everyone... not for long as it is soon into typical topical topics that topped the news this week... Manchester Pride announce that their official flag will include the two colours Black & Brown to show support to POC within the LGBTQ+ community - Ash and Matt take different views on this, so join in for the debate... then it is over to Darren Criss, figuratively, as we talk about his announcement to stop doing LGBTQ+ roles to make way for LGBTQ+ actors...2019-01-1600 minHonest To Pod022 - Kevin Hart Controversy, Polyana Viana, Transgender & Sport & moreNew Year, New Episode - and to kick off the three week break, Ash and Matt talk Kevin Hart, his tweets, his "apology" and his Ellen interview... Ash talks about Polyana Viana, female UFC fighter, who beats a robber to mush - then makes a segway to talking about transgender in sports - we hope you enjoy this episode and please feel free to let us know how much you love or hate it. :) Thanks Ash & Matt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-01-0900 minHonest To Pod021 - 👑Miss Universe, 🤯Exploding Head Syndrome, 🎅Gender Neutral Santa & More...Sleight bells ring... are you listening??? Well if not, listen to this episode of Honest To Pod where Ash and Matt talk about all things Miss Universe and how Miss Spain was the first trans entrant to the competition... then it is parasomnias - like exploding head syndrome, sleep sex and sleep paralysis... do you suffer from these? Lastly, as there are no reviews (thanks) Ash and Matt answer some lister questions around: gender-neutral Santa, gay hierarchy and facebook nudity bias.... we would love to hear your thoughts on these and more so go follow us on instagram @honet_to...2018-12-1900 minHonest To Pod020 - Christmas Parties, Homophobia In Football, Escape White, The Black Retreat & More...Ash and Matt get the perfect balance of lols vs non-lols in this week's episode of Honest To Pod - after recounting the perils of their Christmas parties, Matt ... being Matt and Ash being Oprah.... Ash then discusses the attitude of football fans to top clubs Man U, Arsenal and Chelsea after they wore rainbow in support of a global activation about LGBT inclusivity in sport. Matt then talks through his findings of which he initially thought it was a joke... "escape whites" - a tag line for a female POC relaxation retreat... needed? not needed? Let us know your...2018-12-1200 minHonest To Pod019 - Moped Crime, Pringle Thief & More...In this short but sweet episode of Honest To Pod, Ash & Matt talk about what is an acceptable pursuit of criminals on mopeds? Is there a risk of police exploiting their power? What does Matt sound like when he sexy talks? And is thieving a 1.50 euro tub of Pringles worthy of a two month prison sentence? Find this out and more, in an awesome episode of Honest To Pod! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-12-0500 minHonest To Pod018 - World AIDS Day 🔴🔴🔴Welcome to episode 18 of Honest To Pod where after Ash talks about how he got the number from a straight guy and Matt's update from his latest date... it is sleeves up and down to business! December 1st is World AIDS Day and our hosts would be the first to admit they do not know nearly enough! Do you? It was called "Gay Cancer" in the late 70s/ early 80s - and is a virus that is still incurable. Go on and educate yourself with this episode AND, please send any corrections to mistakes that Ash/Matt make to honesttopodcast...2018-11-2800 minHonest To Pod017 - Veganism: 🥑vs 🥩, Nuts 🌰🌰, Open/Polyamorous Relationships ❤️ & moreAsh brings a whole lotta veg talk this week after an encounter that seemed to suggest that being Vegan is the moral food choice - but, is it... really? Matt then recounts his observations on the apps around the increasing number of potential suiters that are actually in open or polyamorous relationships - has the world gone mad or are Ash & Matt just behind the times? Who knows? - who cares? - just be happy :) - Listen and discover what this deliciously delicate duo have to say - and don't forget to subscribe & tell yo friends! xx2018-11-2100 minHonest To Pod016 - International Men's Day, Personal Space, Race Identity & MoreHusky Ash and not so husky (but oh so hunky) Matt come together this week to talk about al things [insert inoffensive word]... From International Men's Day to Mixed-Race Heritage & those out there who perhaps take advantage of this.... Ash & Matt ask the question: can you identify as particular race? Ash also gives some insight into his weird world of personal space invaders... We would love to hear your thoughts on one or all of the topics featured today over at @honest_to_pod on both Instagram & Twitter... Much Love as always, and thanks xx...2018-11-1200 minHonest To Pod015 - Trans Rights = Human Rights, Blackface , Megyn Kelly & MoreWARNING - Ash realised near the end that his mic was not turned on BUT you can still hear that soulful husk when he speaks clear enough so fear not. He and Matt talk about how scary it is that people out there approach life in a way that justifies the denial of human rights to minorities. Especially in the era of Trump vs Transgender. Then Ash & Matt talk about why Blackface is NOT ok - but things get heated when they talk about other potential forms of cultural appropriation... we would love to hear your thoughts on this...2018-11-0100 minHonest To Pod014 - Phobias 🕷️, Cuffing Season, Adam Kay's 📚'This Is Going To Hurt' & MoreWhat the what is going on? Spider season is upon us and it is freaking Ashley out!!! Listen to him and Matt talk about their phobias, and more importantly the fate that waits for anyone who crosses Ash's path! Then they talk about Cuffing season - what is that? Listen and find out... Lastly Matt tells gives an update on his latest page turner: Adam Kay's This Is Going To Hurt... all freak-outs and frolics in this episode of Honest To Pod! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-10-2400 minHonest To Pod013 - Ashers Gay Marriage Cake, Sexual Assault Attacks, Victim Blaming & More...This week, The Gay Cake Drama ends with Ashers getting their verdict from the supreme court... Ash & Matt discuss whether the ruling was right or wrong (to their opinions) - then, over in London, Matt talks about the "advice" given from the police to the public after a string of sexual assaults against women... Quite the powerful episode this week. We hope you enjoy xxx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-10-1700 minHonest To Pod012 - "GAY" 💒 Same-Sex Weddings, Loneliness, Kebabs, Unstable Unicorns & MoreBack after another unplanned break, sorry, Ash joins Matt in London (along with some random background noises) to talk all things weddings... having just attended one of his first same-sex ceremonies. Congrats to the happy couple... Matt then talks through how it is possible to be in a city and still be Lonely! Then talks about Kebabs and Unstable Unicorns... Go Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-10-0400 minHonest To Pod011 - Roxanne Pallett CBB, XXL London, Serena Williams & MoreWith a head cold setting in, Ash sniffles his way through episode 11 of Honest To Pod! Thankfully Matt is on hand to keep things going as they talk about Roxanne Pallett on Celebrity Big Brother and what her crazy actions could mean for other victims of abuse. Next they talk XXL London and Mark Ames' outrageous rant about men wearing heels to his club is simply disturbing. Lastly its Serena Williams under the microscope as the pair dissect her recent actions at the US Open Final.... Please make sure you go and leave an apple review if you can, as...2018-09-1100 minHonest To Pod010 - Tess Holliday, Eminem, Hurling, Ireland Trips & MoreAfter some family drama, Ash & Matt return in another episode of Honest To Pod. This week Matt gives an update on his family trip around Ireland... Ash retells his first experience at a hurling match then the pair dig deep into hot topics of the week which include Tess Holliday's "controversial" Cosmo Front Cover... and Eminem's "homophobic" lyrics... and you would almost thing Christmas is coming from some of the references that Ash throws in... excited much? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-09-0700 minHonest To Pod009 - Bad Habits, Guilty Pleasures, Jack Whitehall, Gay Disney & more.Back again for better or for worse... and this week Matt dishes Ash's secrets, they talk bad habits/guilty pleasures and then the discussion of Jack Whitehall being Disneys first gay character... what do you think? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-08-2100 minHonest To Pod008 - Belfast Pride, Crazy Politicians, Privilege, Who Is America & moreThis week Ash & Matt go deep! Ash quickly talks a bout Hardy Billington, who claims gay sex kills more people than smoking... then Matt talks about his recent experience with privilege after spending time in a white supremacist pub whilst holidaying. Sacha Baron Cohen's Who Is America also gets talked about along with how everyone should be doing more to help those in need! Enjoy you beautiful lot! xx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-08-0900 minHonest To Pod007 - Work, Cannabis, CBD Oil, Rainbow Poop & moreAsh & Matt talk work work work work work work... the good, the bad and the ugly jobs that they have had so far. Then it is on to the UK change in Law regarding Medicinal Marijuana, CBD oil and asks should weed be legal? We hope you enjoy this episode of Honest To Pod... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-07-3100 minHonest To Pod006 - Porn, Heritage, Daddies, Shonda Rhimes & moreThey promised this week it would be funnier, and they delivered - in a sense. This episode is not for the weak stomached as Ash & Matt talk about porn, but it is Matt's worm-hole viewing habits that will leave you reaching for the bucket! Then the duo talk about heritage and if POC should feel they need to know their heritage... Matt unlocks some of Ash's deep rooted daddy issues before they end on some TV chat... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-07-2400 minHonest To Pod005 - Love, Limerence, Frog Lust & moreGrab the tissues, but leave the lotion, as this week Matt and Ash talk about falling in love, first loves/heartbreak and those feelings of limerence that make you think you gone cray-cray!! Ash also opens up about his teen struggles around his loneliness, school bullies and suicide.If you are experiencing feelings then it is important to get help from groups like The Trevor Project or The Samaritans. Much love this week xxxxx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-07-1600 minHonest To Pod004 - Tinder Date From Hell, The Killa' & Dating App Psychology & Etiquette & moreDo you have any hellish Tinder dates stories? How do they compare to the disaster Ash discovered? Fear not - he has tips to help you avoid The Killa' - meanwhile Matt talks through his recent experiences with social dating - and the psychology behind hook-up apps. Join us in a fun, friendly and fierce episode of Honest To Pod - and make sure you subscribe and tell your friends. MUCH LOVE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-07-1000 minHonest To Pod003 - Love Island, LGBT+ Reality TV, Straight Pride, Brian Sims & moreMatt wonders what reality TV shows would be like if they were more diverse... from Gay Love Island to Lesbian Gladiators, meanwhile, Ash talks about politicians like Ted Hickman spurting hate, straight pride, and Brian Sims fighting the good fight! Listen! Enjoy! Subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-07-0300 minHonest To Pod002 - Gay Athletes, Commercial Pride, Glitter Jizz & moreAshley joins Matt in London this week after a stag do, husky voice and all! Listen to Matt talk about gay athletes, or lack there of and Ashley question is Pride is too commercial?? Not to mention Glitter Jizz… (don’t ask)… Listen, Enjoy, Subscribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-06-2600 minHonest To Pod001 - Bingham Cup, Queer Eye & moreHere we go, episode 1 of Honest To Pod; and Ash & Matt don't hold back. Granted, they have some teething issues with regards to sound & structure - plus the editing never happened... so essentially it is a 2 hour call is with your best mate! So grab a cup of tea and join Ash & Matt as they talk about everything from Queer Eye to The Bingham Cup! Touching upon Trans, Beyonce & Pansexuality in between. Enjoy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-06-1900 min