Homophilia

Live from the London Podcast Festival, Dave and Matt are joined by rock star Martin Rossiter, comedian Kayleigh Llewellyn, and writer Brian J. Moylan to dish on Real Housewives updates, Ben and Arthur (and other trash classics), favorite childhood films, and relationship origin stories. Plus, Brian tells his saddest R-rated story about trying to get laid in the UK.

Writer and humorist Jill Gutowitz joins Matt and Dave to discuss the ‘step on me’ energy of Big Little Lies, getting emotional after a Wild Rose viewing, and pushing past the reductive nature of dating apps. Plus, reconciling different takes on Taylor Swift with her girlfriend, re-teaching herself how to get excited about being in a relationship, and powering through panic attacks at 30,000 feet.

Actor/director Robin Lord Taylor joins Matt and Dave to talk about being inspired by Tim Curry and Clue, Joni Mitchell sightings, freaking out at a Madonna show with best pal Billy Eichner, and meeting his husband on a Frito-Lay commercial audition. Plus, growing up in a liberal subset of Iowa, theater as a therapeutic escape, the most life-changing elements of working on Gotham, and much more.   Check out THE MANDELA EFFECT, now in select theaters and on VOD December 6th.

Youtuber, comedian, & actor/director Brandon Rogers joins Matt and Dave to chat about screening his own films in high school, the agony of retail culture, blowing up on Vine (without being credited), making genuine friends and family in the YouTube community, and being inspired by Joan Rivers to say “yes.” Plus, flirty Instagram DMs, coming out without judgment, living for constructive feedback, and why a dry sense of humor is absolutely essential in a partner.

Actress Shakina Nayfack (Manifest Pussy, Transparent) joins Matt and Dave to talk about revisiting Rent as an adult, table reading for Difficult People, and challenging the conversation surrounding body parts. Plus, Shakina’s incredible first date with her boyfriend, bringing her own perspective to Transparent's Musicale Finale, and learning how to treat spiritual life as a key to mental health.

Netflix’s Jarett Wieselman joins Dave and Matt to discuss a visit to Austin City Limits, embracing the label #mediagay, heading the lifestyle section at In Touch at the age of 26, and accidentally outing his own dad as a kid. Plus, reality tv as a first foray into understanding gayness, looking to date someone with a dog, and how coming out to a girlfriend can bolster the friendship.

Activist, producer, and author Jacob Tobia (Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story) joins Matt and Dave to talk about the complexities of sexual liberation, overcoming externally programmed desires, pushing into the nuances of trans identity, and more. Also: why gender-nonconformity is basically one big Lava Game, the power of “sissy” as a uniting label, creating spaces to heal gender-based trauma, and the dream of becoming your own phenomenon.

Singer-songwriter Mary Lambert joins Dave and Matt to talk about Paula Cole and Tori Amos influences, living without a sense of smell, favorite wines and wineries, and learning to improvise musically at an early age. Plus, healing and caring through music, auditioning church communities, meeting her partner on Tinder, and future family plans.     Check out Mary’s new album Grief Creature here.

Writer, comedian, and podcaster H. Alan Scott (You’re Making It Worse podcast) joins Matt and Dave to talk about obsessing over Gayle King, forced merriment, drag persona Sadie Pines, and why Mormon baptisms are the hottest. Plus, converting to Judaism, looking to traumatic touchstones for perspective, getting robbed in Berlin, and H. Alan’s new film Latter Day Jew.       This episode is sponsored by Phlur (www.phlur.com/HOMO).

Comedian and ultimate friend of the show Joel Kim Booster joins Matt and Dave to talk about where you can catch the rest of Sunnyside, personal trainer drama, and the relationship fallout from his last appearance. Plus, finding satisfaction with throupling, spinning orgies out of thin air, overcoming individualized loneliness, being attracted to your therapist.   Check out Joel's new podcast Urgent Care with Joel Kim Booster and Mitra Jouhari here. Got a question for Joel and Mitra? Call 323-334-0371 or email urgentcarepod@gmail.com.