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Two Gay Peas in a Podcast#16 | Season finale - Just familyIn this episode, we wrap up the year with a recap of Season 1.
We discuss the swings and roundabouts of the creative hustle, staying resilient, Matt's upcoming Melbourne Theatre debut, and some of the funniest stories working in Hospitality.
We have merchandise too!!
(01:00) Merchandise!
(2:26) Progress in the creative sphere here in Melbourne.
(3:50) Art is important.
(7:40) Working in hospitality.
(10:00) Bevan's past life as a flight attendant.
(20:00) Matt's theatre debut in Melbourne
2023-11-2543 minTwo Gay Peas in a Podcast#10 | Living authentically as a gay man with Adam CoxThis week we chat with Adam Cox. Adam is a trainer, coach, and mentor for single gay men. Adam helps gay men to let go of their past, to heal, to gain clarity on what they truly want, and empowers them to launch into confidently creating a life that is aligned with their heart and soul. We discuss the complexities and challenges that gay men face, finding our authenticity, and moving through the world of dating.
(1:30) Adam's story.
(5:02) Our own stories and being programmed.
(9:00) Online dating - Which category do...
2023-10-2153 minTwo Gay Peas in a Podcast#9 | SLEEP with psychologist and sleep expert, Kirsty McCullochThis week we dive into SLEEP! We spend a third of our lives sleeping, and it's important to understand why. Kirsty McCulloch is an expert in Sleep, Fatigue Risk Management, and Human Factors. We dive into the different cycles of sleep, and what they do for our bodies, and we further understand just how to get a good night's sleep in general.
(3:00) Bevan's sleep tests and being probed!
(4:00) The study of sleep.
(6:40) What is fatigue v being tired.
(8:00) Our attitudes toward sleep.
(9:25) Can oversleeping affect us?
(10:50) Sleep...
2023-10-0745 minTwo Gay Peas in a Podcast#8 | Matt's time on My Kitchen Rules and coming outIn this episode, Matt talks about his experience, as a young adult, being on reality TV with his Dad. He shares the struggles of being closeted while in the spotlight and the challenges he faced in coming to terms with his sexuality.
(3:10) How did Mick & Matt end up on MKR?
(6:15) The MKR audition process.
(12:00) Maybe Mick had an inkling that Matt was gay...
(14:00) How Mick & Matt bonded through their experience on TV.
(21:10) Publicity, being closeted in the public eye. Being questioned about girlfriends.
(25:20) Getting a job in radio. Matt's first radio demo.
(27:00) Giving the 'straight' life one final crack.
(28:00...
2023-09-3053 minTwo Gay Peas in a Podcast#7 | DRAG in all it's fabulousness with Pussay PoppinsIn this episode, we dive into the world of drag with Tassie Queen, Pussay Poppins. Pussay tells us her drag story, explains what drag means to her, the freedom it brings, and how it has given light to her life. We also talk about the current political climate of drag, and the challenges that Queer people face.
(2:15) Drag in Tasmania. Pussay's various projects.
(7:40) What actually is Drag?
(11:30) Backlash from Drag Storytime.
(13:00) The current political climate around Drag.
(16:20) Drag in front of children. Representation.
(20:00) Growing up in a small town. Bevan opens up about his past.
(28:35) Pussay's work ethic and...
2023-09-241h 05Two Gay Peas in a Podcast#6 | Just family. Self editing and Bevan's faith journeyMatt and Bevan share what they have learned since starting the podcast a few weeks ago.
Bevan also dives into his faith journey and discusses the toll that religion took on his life, and how he started living truthfully and authentically as a gay man.
(2:00) Self-editing.
(5:38) Coming back to presence.
(5:50) Watching your pets do a wee or poo. What?! Bliss when taking a shit.
(7:15) Matt's time working in radio. What it meant. Reminiscent feelings on the podcast.
(10:20) Bevan's faith journey.
(16:55) Homosexuality and faith. The toll it took.
(18:50) Jesus. Who this man was, dissociated from religion. What he stood for.(24:00...
2023-09-1740 minTwo Gay Peas in a Podcast#5 | Caleb Rixon pt. 2 - Rediscovering self post traumaIn this episode, we chat with Caleb Rixon. Caleb is a stroke survivor and is passionate about creating a world where people who are touched by trauma are empowered, resilient, and connected.
In part two we talk to Caleb about his dating life and the rediscovery of his body post-stroke. Bevan shares details about how he first connected with his body after his stroke.
(1:00) Entering the dating pool post-stroke.
(13:40) Bevan's first sexual experience post-stroke.
(18:00) Caleb and Bevan discover their bodies again.
(26:55) The apps in the gay world. Their effect.
2023-09-1034 minTwo Gay Peas in a Podcast#5 | Caleb Rixon pt. 1 - Empowered through traumaIn this episode, we chat with Caleb Rixon. Caleb is a stroke survivor and is passionate about creating a world where people who are touched by trauma are empowered, resilient, and connected.
In part one we dive into the story of Caleb's stroke, as well as Bevan's stroke. We discuss the journey of healing post-stroke.
(5:15) Caleb's stroke
(9:50) Caleb as a performer.
(13:00) Losing your creative identity post-stroke.
(30:15) Dealing with shame.
(44:04) Privilege, and hope.
2023-09-1057 minTwo Gay Peas in a Podcast#4 | Strength and weakness in relationships & ethical non-monogamy with Ashley MacklinIn this episode, we chat with Psychosexual Therapist, Ashley Macklin about the greatest strengths and weaknesses in relationships, relationship dynamics, and polyamory. Bevan and Matt open up about their own relationship.
(2:25) What is Psychosexual Therapy?
(5:35) Openly discussing sex.
(8:50) Four horsemen of the relationship apocalypse. Relationship dynamics.
(29:53) Bevan & Matt therapy - Boundaries.
(34:26) Ethical non-monogamy.
(40:25) Polyamory.
2023-09-0353 min
Two Gay Peas in a Podcast#2 | Voicefulness with Lisa Roberts-Scott | Two Gay PeasIn this episode, we chat with Lisa Roberts-Scott about Voicefulness; tuning in with not only our physical voice, but also our truth.
(1:50) Lisa's time studying the voice in Italy.
(14:00) What Lisa means to Matt.
(19:45) Voicefulness - What is it?
(25:50) Bevan's 'stupid things'.
(35:00) Who do you think you are?
2023-08-2053 min
Two Gay Peas in a Podcast#1 | About us | Two Gay PeasTwo Gay Peas in a Podcast: Amplifying voices, spreading light through conversation.
Get to know Bevan & Matt in their first episode of this new venture.
Thanks for joining us! We love you.
2023-08-2034 min