All good things must come to an end. The past 3 years working on the podcast have been equal parts rewarding and challenging. It has been an absolute honor and a privilege to have created a platform which has been able to help people share their stories and experiences with each other. In this, the final episode of Excuse me Shaun Phillip Naylor reflects on his podcasting journey. the highs and the lows experienced whilst bringing this much-loved show to you, and the reasons behind his decision ...
Dec 27, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 14
The festive season is a time to be jolly and revel in Holiday traditions that our families have celebrated for years. We even spread Christmas cheer by singing loud and clear for all to hear. From Christmas Carolers to Krampus. The Yule Cat to a malevolent Goblin from Southern Europe. We’ve got the Tea on all these spooky Christmas traditions and more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/excuse-me-i-have-something-to-say . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 20, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 13
This week on Excuse me we’re going to be talking about something that effects approximately 15% of all people. Dyslexia. Dyslexia doesn’t discriminate as it occurs in people of all genders and backgrounds. Dyslexia occurs in every language spoken and from every country. And most people don’t even know that they live with it. Today's Guest is a great friend of mine who is an advocate for spreading awareness and dismantling the stigma that surrounds Dyslexia. Che Turner. Che is the founder of the ...
Dec 06, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 12
This week on Excuse me, Shaun is sitting down with one of his favorite Australian Musicians, The Queen of hearts, Herself... Sahara Beck. Sahara Beck is a QLD based musician and performer who has quite rightfully won her fair share of accolades over the years, including 2019’s regional song of the year for “Here we go again” a song which also saw her score third for the Vanda & Young global songwriting competition that same year. Sahara is a unique artist who produces music that encompasses ...
Nov 23, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this special little bonus episode cut from our Halloween Special - Halloween Queers & Queens Shaun and Rochelle take a second to look at some of our more recent Queer horror icons. Including Kevin Williamson and how he not only re-invigorated the horror Genre for a new generation but also hid some pretty Queer content and characters in plain sight. From the Scream franchise to I know what you did last summer, the Vampire Diaries, Halloween H2O Williamson has had his finger in many a Hallo...
Oct 26, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Welcome to our annual Halloween Special. As Season 3 of Excuse me, I have something to say picks up for the final episodes of the season. Shaun is joined by Halloween enthusiast, good friend and host of the podcast May contain traces of soy for this year's spooky special episode. Shaun and Rochelle take a look into some of Halloween and queer cultures most iconic Queers and Queens of the festival formally known as Samhain. From the Queen of Halloween herself and the creator one of the spooky sea...
Oct 25, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Throughout July, we've had so much fun exploring the History of Drag and it's influence on Queer Culture, and we've got one last treat for you. In this special UNEDITED BONUS EPISODE join Shaun and Mya Crafone are once again struck with hilarious technical difficulties as they talk about Drag Race. Covering everything from when they both discovered it's existence, to how it has impacted peoples views on Drag today and the differences between fans of Drag and fans of Drag race. Mya spills the Tea...
Jul 27, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In Part two of 'untucked' the history of drag and it's influence on queer culture Shaun & Mya pick up right where we left them in the 60's. Part two explores the unlikely connection of the Mafia and the Queer community in NYC, the Stonewall riots and the Drag ball scene of the 60's and 70's. This episode delves into the 80's and the Aids epidemic and how the Queens of the times educated, supported and entertained the community through one of it's toughest trials. in the 90's we saw the rise ...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 7
This week on the show Shaun is joined by the one and only Mya Crafone! Mya is a QLD based Drag artist and she has stopped by the show to join Shaun for a few wines as they delve into the history of the Drag performance. Shaun and Mya take you down a hilarious rabbit hole of History, knowledge and personal experiences as they sip wines and talk about Drag artists past and present. this is part one of a two part special, as Mya is a 2part 'special' kind of gal. basically, They may have got far too...
Jun 28, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This week Shaun is joined by a returning guest, a fan favourite and friend of the show, Host of the podcast May Contain Traces of Soy, the one and only Rochelle Lindquist. Shaun and Rochelle are getting personal as they talk about the Body Positive movement. covering the origins of the movement and sharing their own personal stories and experiences whilst highlighting great body positive ambassadors and other less problematic movements such as body acceptance and body neutrality. This episode is...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This week on Excuse me, Shaun is joined by Terry Hawkins. Terry is an accomplished businesswoman, and business consultant. A best-selling Author, Terry is a retail specialist & Education Architect, and the custodian and Navigator of her newest venture IGNITE worldwide. Terry stopped by the podcast to talk with Shaun about the seven year cycles. Every seven years we enter a different cycle in our lives and Terry is here to break down those cycles and help us to grasp a better understanding of...
May 17, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Join Shaun for a bit of a retrospective as he shares the journey of how he learned to back himself and how that lead him to podcasting. How he has been fighting anxiety, depression and that inner voice that tells us we are not good enough. How through podcasting he was able to re connect with himself, his voice and his vision. it's a journey of discovery, self acceptance and more importantly backing yourself! Get in touch with the show and follow Excuse Me, via the social links below Podcast | E...
May 03, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week on Excuse Me, Shaun is joined by returning guest and friend Amy Lucivero. Amy stopped by the show to talk about a topic that is really important to her and which should be equally important to all of us. Self-Care. From the different types of self-care that support our mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing to the difference between self-care and self love. Shaun and Amy tackle them all whilst not only sharing their own tips and experiences but also tacking on the ...
Apr 19, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Your Favourite podcast is back for season 3! In the first episode of the new season Shaun is joined by Nurse Jess. Jess is a QLD based PICU nurse and is here to share her first hand experience of working in the health care industry during a Global Pandemic. It's been a long 2 years for us all on this planet and no one group of people have done more, seen more and suffered more than the Doctors, Nurses and countless others who work within the worlds health care systems. Jess shares an honest and ...
Apr 05, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 1
As 2021 ticks over to 2022 Shaun is taking a moment to look back at some of the best bits, outtakes and previously unreleased content from season two of Excuse me, I have something to say. So press play to join your favourite host and guests one last time this year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/excuse-me-i-have-something-to-say . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 28, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week Shaun is joined by Australian Actor, Author and Activist Harry Cook as they sit down and talk about the state of Australian politics, climate change, coming out and Harry's love for legend of the big and small screen Jennifer Coolidge! This is the hilarious penultimate episode of season 2 of Excuse me and these boys will certainly entertain you into the holiday season. Harry brings with him his activist attitude for positive change and highlights some very interesting points whilst sha...
Dec 21, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week on Excuse me, we are unwrapping the history of Christmas. Shaun has invited back Rochelle Lindquist to explore the origins of some of your favourite Christmas traditions. So if you want to know why we have Christmas trees in our homes and why we hang baubles off of them, or when and Christianity commandeered the Holiday from the pagans and others who were celebrating in December. Why Santa wears red or the real inspiration behind Charles Dickins' A Christmas Carol then boy do we have t...
Dec 14, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Shaun is joined this week by his good friend and fan favourite guest Rochelle Lindquist. 2021 has been a big year for Rochelle as she and her partner uprooted their lives in Brisbane and moved to Tasmania where Rochelle launched her own business. Rochelle shares with Shaun what it was like to take her biggest risk yet and gamble everything on herself. Rochelle is now a successful business owner who works within social media marketing, SEO writing, copywriting and content creation. Rochelle is th...
Dec 07, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week Shaun is joined by Andy Schooledge the founder of Bella Amica Dog Training. Andy is here to help us better understand the inner workings of the minds of our four legged furry friends and to share with us how he works with dog owners to show them that owning a dog is about creating a partnership rather than the old defunct 'I’m the Alpha boss' mentality. Follow Andy and Bella Amica dog training here: Dog Training | Bella Amica Dog Training | Maidstone Bella Amica Dog Training | Facebook...
Nov 09, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Trick or Treat! it's a Halloween treat in the sweetest form, bonus content! During the recent Halloween special we found some spooky content that was far too good to leave on the cutting room floor. So we have cast a little spell to re-purpose the content into a very special little Halloween treat for you all. Join Shaun and his guest Amy Lucivero as they share some spooky and very personal Ghost stories. Follow excuse me, via the links below Podcast | Excuse Me, (excusemeihavesomethingtosay.com...
Oct 30, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and caldron bubble! It's the spooky season and it's Shaun's favourite time of the year, Halloween! Join Shaun with his special guest and fellow Halloween enthusiast Amy Lucivero as they take a look back at the history of witches. from biblical origins and the Salem witch trials, to a manual written specifically on how to detect a witch, to the modern day Wicca. No page is left unturned as Shaun and Amy lead this enchanting and sometimes hilarious conver...
Oct 26, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week Shaun is joined by Sarah Why, an accredited practising dietitian and nutritionist and owner of the private practice 'the good food clinic'. Shaun and Sarah sit down to have a chat about what exactly it is a dietitian does and have a very honest conversation about eating disorders, disordered eating and the connection between our what we eat and our mental health. This episode come with a TRIGGER WARNING as it touches on some very sensitive topics surrounding eating disorders and mental...
Oct 12, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The state of Texas has just signed a new anti-abortion legislation which has stripped women's rights to choose what happens to their bodies. This is a major setback for both women's rights and human rights proving that the feminism fight is far from over. Join our host and proud feminist Shaun Phillip Naylor as he shares his views on this new law and recaps a previous episode of the podcast featuring the history of the feminist movement with the always engaging Rochelle Lindquist. If you are liv...
Sep 08, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week Shaun's takes us on a trip down memory lane. Sharing in detail his personal story and experience of coming out as Gay man to his family. This episode explores the internal struggles Shaun and so countless others face as they attempt to come to terms with accepting and embracing their identity. Shaun shares his experience from the being a sensitive kid in the 80's and 90's when toxic masculinity was in full swing and the media had no positive representation of queer people. This a hopef...
Aug 24, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Join Shaun and Aussie rapper Where is Leroy? as the pair take a hilarious deep dive into the history of Marijuana, from it's roots to it's medicinal use throughout the years. To its criminalisation influenced by the systemic racism in American politics through to today, where the push for the legalisation and decriminalisation of the plant has more push than ever before. Tune in as Shaun leads the theoretical preparation for the conversation and Leroy fully commits to the practical portion of th...
Aug 10, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week on Excuse me, Shaun is joined by David Mudge who is stopping by the podcast to share his own personal story about how he regained his confidence and found his voice again with the help of the public speaking group Toastmasters. David also shares how with his new found confidence has helped him step outside of his comfort zone and experience things he never would have otherwise including meeting his future wife. If you're in need of a little mid week inspiration and pick me then don't m...
Jul 27, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In the final instalment of this 2 part conversation Shaun continues to get Vegan curious with his guests Daniel Johnson and Rochelle Lindquist. The trio talk about living a zero waste lifestyle, the future of Rochelle's vegan podcast 'May contain traces of soy", accidentally vegan treats, big life changes and much more. you wont want to miss this one. listen to Rochelle's podcast and follow Vegan story at the links below May Contain Traces Of Soy on Apple Podcasts May contain traces of soy (@ma...
Jul 13, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 5
welcome back! after a short hiatus Shaun is back and he is getting vegan curious with journalist Daniel Johnson and Excuse me fan favorite Rochelle Lindquist in part one of this two part conversation. Daniel and Rochelle have been living a vegan and low waste lifestyle for a while now and Shaun has questions. Join the trio as they talk about being what prompted the two to make the jump to a more sustainable lifestyle, being vegan in a typically non vegan society and how the universe is encouragi...
Jul 06, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week Shaun was off getting married and decided that this new chapter in life was a great opportunity to reflect back on the past 12 months. So Shaun revisited his first interview ever on Excuse me. Back in April 2020 Shaun sat down with his 'gal pal' Jaclyn Webb as they the spoke about the Covid_19 pandemic (whilst attempting to be socially distant) and how it was impacting their lives at the time. They gave some predictions for what the future would hold. were they right? only one way to f...
May 04, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week on Excuse me we’re taking a look inwards and learning about mindfulness, self care and the Enneagram. What’s an enneagram you say? Well, I’m glad you asked. As this week Shaun is joined by certified leadership coach and mindfulness facilitator Rachel Hayek who will explain everything you need to know. Rachel is passionate about helping people tune into their inner wisdom. She helps people to discover the obstacles preventing them from living the life they desire. She believes that kind...
Apr 20, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 2
