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Fully Grown Homos PodcastLooking Good, Feeling Better: The Price of VanitySend us a textWhat's the real cost of looking good? Dave and Matt rip the price tag off beauty treatments in this candid, eye-opening episode that explores what we're willing to spend to feel confident in our own skin.From Botox adventures to gastric sleeve surgery, the guys share surprisingly personal stories about their own cosmetic journeys. Dave reveals his first-time Botox experience, while Matt opens up about losing over 40kg through weight loss surgery and the unexpected psychological impact that followed. Their honest accounts highlight how these procedures aren't just about vanity—they're de...2025-06-271h 05Fully Grown Homos PodcastWe met a bestselling author and accidentally saw a broken possumSend us a textEver had a week so jam-packed with adventures that you barely have time to process one experience before diving into the next? That's exactly what happened to us over the past fortnight, and we're spilling all the tea!We kicked things off at our friend's 50th birthday bash where we couldn't help but notice a particularly handsome 6'4" basketball player who had everyone's attention. Between devouring the most incredible Persian feta dip (courtesy of Aldi!) and blue cheese that even converted the non-believers among us, we had deep conversations with our...2025-06-1548 min
Built By PeopleMatt Poladian, Chief People Officer at Liferay, Inc.Rebranding HR and Empowering Management with Matt from Life RayIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host Dave welcomes Matt, the global HR head at Life Ray. Matt shares his unconventional career journey from marketing strategy to HR leadership and details how his background has influenced his approach to rebranding HR within the company. He discusses the importance of transitioning HR's role from rule enforcement to business partnership and elaborates on key initiatives like launching the company's first employee survey and goal-setting system.Matt also emphasizes the significance of...2025-06-1313 minFully Grown Homos PodcastFrom Anzac Day to Bizarre Aphrodisiacs: This Week We Discovered Watermelon Makes You HardSend us a textEver wondered what foods might naturally boost your libido? Or why your pee smells strange after eating asparagus? Dave and Matt tackle these burning questions and more in this laugh-out-loud episode packed with bizarre food facts and their usual brand of unfiltered gay commentary.The episode kicks off with the boys recounting their Anzac Day adventures at Panthers club in Western Sydney, where solemn remembrance meets spirited celebration. Between the two-up gambling and paying respects to fallen soldiers, they confess their real passion for the day was people-watching—specifically, admiring the ab...2025-05-0436 min
An Audio Moment Of CerebusPlease Hold For Dave Sim 5/2025Cerebus creator Dave Sim and A Moment of Cerebus Interim Editor Manly Matt Dow return for the May 2025 Please Hold For Dave Sim.In this four HOUR+ conversation, Dave and Matt discuss:Is it TOO SOON for the next Cerebus Archive Portfolio Kickstarter?Last month's Please Hold strip.THIS month's Please Hold strip.The wonderous dangers of Internet access.The insane legal precedent of the word "Medieval"Dave remembers Cerebus Fan Jeff Seiler.Dave's answers to the latest questions from April C. AKA @creative_feyDave answer's Robin McConnell's questions about Canadian comics work published from the...2025-05-024h 13Fully Grown Homos PodcastComing Out: Stories, Struggles, and LiberationSend us a textDave and Matt take you through the transformative journey of coming out in this deeply personal episode that balances heartfelt vulnerability with practical insights. Dave reveals his experience of coming out at 42 after a military career, marriage, and fatherhood. "Every day since that point onwards I've been the true, authentic me," he shares, detailing how family reactions surprised him in the best possible ways. Meanwhile, Matt discusses coming out in his early twenties despite knowing he was different from childhood, and the complex feelings of regret that his supportive mother "always k...2025-04-211h 05Fully Grown Homos PodcastBreadsticks & Butt Plugs: The Unexpected History of Sex ToysSend us a textMissing a few episodes because life got in the way? We're back and better than ever with a candid catch-up session that dives deep into both our personal journeys and some fascinating sex-positive history!Dave takes us through his recent medical adventures following his hospitalization. From the slightly uncomfortable but necessary cystoscopy procedure (with a hot doctor, naturally) to brain scans and prostate discussions, he shares these experiences with the perfect balance of humor and helpful information. Meanwhile, I (Matt) open up about my recent mental health challenges while adjusting to...2025-04-1944 minFully Grown Homos PodcastPodcast Kings - FGH Ai ThemeSend us a textFrom the moment Dave and Matt take their mighty stand in the studio, something magical happens. Their voices become vessels for ideas taking flight, spinning dreams into the night air and crafting narratives that resonate deep within the listener. This episode explores the transformative power of storytelling through audio.Heart and dreams share equal billing on this stage as our hosts turn the world a brighter page through their authentic conversation. Their laughter and thoughts flow freely, creating waves of sound where stories unfold—each tale brave and bold, echoing from th...2025-03-2502 minFully Grown Homos PodcastEmergency Departments, Erectile Dysfunction, and Raw ToastSend us a textA simple sexual health check-up transformed into an unexpected medical odyssey when Dave's routine appointment revealed a dangerously high fever of 39.1°C. What followed was a week-long hospital adventure complete with memorable characters, questionable hospital food, and a surprising detour to the maternity ward.When attentive Dr. Eva Jackson noticed Dave's concerning symptoms during his quarterly PrEP appointment, she made the crucial decision to send him directly to the emergency department rather than prescribing oral antibiotics. This decision potentially prevented a more serious outcome, as tests revealed Dave had both a u...2025-03-2536 minFully Grown Homos PodcastIn our Mardi Gras season wrap-up, we discover important LGBTQ+ resources you never knew existed.Send us a textWhen Dave and Matt finally attend Fair Day after missing last year's event due to asbestos contamination, they discover it's much more than just a celebration—it's a vital hub for community education and support services many LGBTQ+ people don't know exist.The duo's adventure begins with an accidental night in Newtown after a concert date mix-up, leading to surprising conversations with locals and hidden bar discoveries. But the real eye-openers come the next day at Fair Day, where they encounter organizations addressing critical but often overlooked issues affecting queer communities.2025-03-1758 minAn Audio Moment Of CerebusPlease Hold For Dave Sim 12/2024Dave Sim and A Moment of Cerebus' Manly Matt Dow return for the last Please Hold For Dave Sim of 2024.
This time out:
Matt remembers Cerebus Fan Jeff Seiler
Dave sets some Policy (this goes on for quite a bit.)
Dave and Matt discuss the Cerebus Facebook Group
Dave would like his Humble Bundle money
A surprise for a lucky Cerebus fan, and maybe a remastered Guys for the rest of us.
Why didn't Dave learn to drive?
Where's the third printing of The Last Day
The Friesens Remastered Edition Cerebus volume #1
What was the highest...2024-12-062h 10
The TransactionAI Idea Starters, B2B Influencers, & Organic LinkedIn Tactics with Dave Gerhardt - Ep 31Wow, Season Two is kicking off strong with this incredible episode with Dave Gerhardt, an astonishing marketer and the Founder & CEO of Exit Five. Dave joins Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson to share how he approaches using AI for B2B marketing, why LinkedIn influencers present a huge opportunity for B2B brands, and the outsized impact that building a strong Founder Brand can have for startups. Also, Matt shares his innermost feelings about Dave and Craig examines his own facial hair.Critical TakeawaysSocial media should be treated as the p...2024-11-0753 minAn Audio Moment Of CerebusPlease Hold For Dave Sim 10/2024Cerebus Creator Dave Sim and A Moment of Cerebus Interim Editor "Manly" Matt Dow have been doing this for a few years now. If this is your first time, welcome. But we're reasonably certain that you're a returning customer, and know the score. Dave and Matt talk about:
The Continuity of TMNT #8 and Spawn #10
Steve Peters and his Sparky: Cosmic Delinquent Kickstarter
Who used the Lectratone, and when?
Dave's favorite Cerebus covers
What are the beliefs one has to hold to be a Marxist?
A correction regarding last month's discussion of Chester Brown's Mary Wept Over the Feet...2024-10-052h 18Fully Grown Homos PodcastTop Gay Anthems and Iconic LGBTQ+ Music LegendsSend us a textEver wondered which song holds the top spot as the ultimate gay anthem? Join us as we take you on a glittering tour through the top ten gay anthems of all time, celebrating the music that has defined an era and a community. We uncover the timeless charm of classics like the Village People's "YMCA" and ABBA's "Dancing Queen," while reflecting on the powerful contributions from iconic artists like Britney Spears, Donna Summer, and Cindy Lauper. Learn how these anthems not only provided a soundtrack to our lives but also sparked emotions and...2024-09-1624 minFully Grown Homos PodcastHeartthrob Heaven: Ranking the Hottest Male CelebritiesSend us a textEver wondered which male celebrity tops our crush list? Prepare yourself for some major nostalgia and plenty of swooning as we, Dave and Matt, open up about our earliest and current celebrity crushes. From Matt's childhood idol, Dean Cain of "Lois and Clark," to Dave's timeless infatuation with Jude Law during his "The Talented Mr. Ripley" era, we're taking you on a journey through our hearts and memories. Tune in to hear about Matt's real-life encounter with the charismatic Ricky Martin and our shared admiration for the dreamy duo, Ryan Reynolds and Ryan...2024-09-1622 min
Monster Dear MonsterInterview - Matt Rogerson (aka Bavalamp)Dave is joined by a special guest, author Matt Rogerson, to discuss his two upcoming books.
Matt Rogerson on Instagram
The Vatican Versus Horror Movies (Preorder)
Fulci's Inferno (Preorder)
Music by Jake Lionheart
Contact:
www.monsterdear.monster
@senplus.bsky.social
@drfaustisdead.bsky.social
@theuglymachine.bsky.social
@swarbie.bsky.social2024-09-091h 07Fully Grown Homos PodcastMasturbation Mishaps and Tackling Taboos: A Journey to Self-AcceptanceSend us a textEver wondered why society makes us feel so ashamed about our natural urges? On this episode of Fully Grown Homos, we peel back the layers of our earliest sexual experiences, from Dave’s innocent curiosity about catalog images to Matt’s sly consumption of media innuendos. We tackle the societal pressures that breed feelings of shame around sex and masturbation, aiming to create a space where these conversations are normalized and less stigmatized. Listen in as we share how confronting these taboos can lead to greater self-acceptance.Get ready for some laug...2024-09-021h 00