We're baaack! It's episode one of season two and we are stripping off our clothes and getting out in nature, spreading our arms and putting our cheeks to the wind as Shaun sits down to chat with Brendan Jones from Get Naked Australia. Brendan is the founder of the body positive movement ‘Get Naked Australia’. What started as a bit of a laugh has turned into a massive social media presence where Brendan uses Naturism, or the act of being naked in nature to help improve people’s body confidence. G...
Apr 06, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
2020 is almost over and so is season one of Excuse me, I have something to say. In this episode, Shaun takes a look back at some of the best bits, highlights, and milestones of the first season of his humble little podcast. That's right folks, it's another clip show! So if you want to revisit some of your favorite moments of the show or if you want a taste of what to expect from this show then this season One finale is the episode for you. Shaun will be back in early 2021 with brand new content,...
Dec 29, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week Shaun is joined by registered Phycologist Mark Camilleri to discuss how to look after your mental health over the holiday season. Mark is a senior child and family practitioner at the Drummond Street Services in Victoria where he is also a part of their Queerspace team. This episode delves into some thought-provoking areas of mental health, some of which are specific to LGBTQIA+ individuals that some may find sensitive or triggering. Below useful links that have been provided by Mark f...
Dec 15, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week Shaun is joined by ex flight attendant and cabin manager Marina Mogami. Marina is here to answer all of Shaun's burning questions about what actually goes on behind the scenes on a flight. So if you want to know about a secret room built into some planes and what it's used for or what the more 'interesting' passengers are getting up to whilst your enjoying your complimentary peanuts then this is the episode for you. Click on that subscribe button so you never miss an episode of Excuse ...
Dec 01, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Shaun is joined by Gold Coast based Drag Queen and performance artist Mya Crafone. Mya teaches Shaun all things DRAG! From the inspiration behind her own Drag identity, to drag families and how the Pandemic has impacted the world of drag as we know it. Mya even shares some secrets about the infamous 'Tuck' techniques. A fun filled conversation that gets a little bit deep but will leave you feeling fierce! follow Shaun on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/excuseme_pod/ follow Mya https://www.in...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 18
This week Shaun is joined by his best friend Jules, to have a much overdue catch up as they reminisce about the times when they both lived in the same country and could actually share their love of film by being able to go to the cinema together. They get nostalgic as the pair discuss the movies that inspired, influenced and shaped them throughout their friendship and beyond. Now a mum of a toddler Jules isn't quite the Film aficionado she once was but she gives it a red hot go on this week's ep...
Nov 03, 2020•51 min•Ep. 17
This week in honour of Shaun's favourite holiday, Halloween he is celebrating by doing a deep dive into the history and origins of the spookiest of celebrations. Shaun is Joined by his friend, fellow Halloween enthusiast and host of the Lipp Media podcast - May contain traces of soy. Rochelle Lindquist. Journey with them both as they discover the stories behind some of your favourite Halloween traditions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/excuse-me-i-have-something-to-say . Hosted on ...
Oct 20, 2020•42 min•Ep. 16
TRIGGER WARNING! - This episodes deals with addiction/substance abuse/ depression/anxiety and suicide This week Shaun is joined by Shae Chester for a very personal, brave and inspiring conversation about addiction. Shae shares her own experiences with substance abuse, her mental health battles, her road to recovery and what life is like on the sober side of addiction. If you are effected by the topics discussed on the show there is support available for you. The first step is admitting to yourse...
Oct 06, 2020•30 min•Ep. 15
This week on the Excuse me, Shaun is joined by his Fiance Benny Cole. Together they recount their own personal experiences with coming to terms with their own sexual identity. We hear to very unique stories that ultimately brought two people together. From Shaun, who was a fresh faced 18 year old, fuelled with the desire to leave his old life behind and be true to himself. To Benny, who didn't embrace his truth until later in life after raising a family and always putting others needs first. Thi...
Sep 22, 2020•54 min•Ep. 14
This week Shaun has a conversation with his friend and new mum Marina Duarte. Marina shares her own personal experiences and advice with pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. It's an open conversation in which Marina gets very personal and answeres some questions that have always intrigued Shaun about what it's like to carry a new life inside of you. Fears of labor and the importance of having a strong support network around you. Marina also shares her experience of having her first baby during...
Sep 08, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week on the podcast, Shaun is joined by his long time friend, funny woman, and uniquely confident unicorn of a human... Rachael Amesbury! Rachael is a jack of all trades, a globetrotter, and someone whose cup is always full! Shaun and Rachael talk about applying the age-old sentiment of 'Fake it till you make it' to their own lives. They talk successes, weddings, Rachael's new venture as a successful copywriter, and her dream of comedy stardom. A more relaxed episode this week, filled with ...
Aug 25, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week Shaun is going it alone as he shares with you an incredibly personal experience with loss and grief after his best friend Flynn lost her battle with cancer. Losing Flynn played a major part in the creation of the blog 'Excuse me' which later turned into this podcast. This was an incredibly difficult and emotional episode to record and as such it draws content straight from Shaun's blog post 'To the moon and back' which was written not too long after the loss of his best friend. At some...
Aug 11, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week I am joined by Paul Mizzi, 1/3rd of Lipp media's podcast 'the Swapcast Podcast' as we get together to talk about our top Queer characters from television that have inspired and impacted our lives over the years. From groundbreaking characters on shows like Dawson's Creek and Buffy the vampire slayer to real-life characters who inspire people to be their authentic selves. Share with me your face queer characters through the podcast Instagram page here https://www.instagram.com/excuseme_...
Jul 28, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week Shaun caught up with his good mate and Melbourne based muso Where is Leroy? ( Leroy Jackson ) from the DREGGmusic collective to discuss their own personal experiences with Anxiety. They share some of their own tips for coping with the condition, including how Leroy recently used his own anxiety to craft the lyrics to his latest single 'Pyrex' you can follow Leroy on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whereisleroy/ Listen to where is Leroy https://open.spotify.com/artist/03HoDW603r...
Jul 14, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Have you ever been worried that one day you might turn into your parents? You might start doing and saying things they do? How much of our inevitable transformation into our parents is influenced by nature vs nurture? This week Shaun sits down with his partner Benny to discuss the ways in which they are both becoming more and more like their parents. This week Shaun is also joined by a very special Guest; Alexis Cole, Benny's daughter as she shares 10 ways that she has witnessed her dad's transf...
Jun 30, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week Shaun is joined by award-winning British Comedian Sian Davies. Who is currently in Covid_19 lockdown in the North West of England with her Dog Eddie. Shaun & Sian have a chat about the moment when Sian decided to chase her comedy dream and the amazing initiatives she has put into play to help aspiring working-class and LGBTQIA+ comedians get a foot on the ladder to achieving their own dreams. To support 'Best in Class' you can donate here https://www.patreon.com/bestinclass http://...
Jun 16, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week Shaun packed his little red car with his podcast recording equipment and high tailed it to his friend and former colleague Amy Lucivero's house to sit down and have a chat with the aspiring nutritionist about diet, nutrition, and a few other burning questions he had. follow Amy Lucivero https://www.instagram.com/well.with.me/ follow the podcast at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/excusemeihavesomethingtosay/ visit the website https://www.excusemeihavesomethingtosay.com/ Support this...
Jun 02, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week Shaun is joined by his Fiance Benny. They sit down and have a few glasses of wine as they discuss the nostalgia-inducing pop culture classics that have inspired and impacted their lives. The conversation also takes a personal twist when they compare Queer representation within the pop culture from their childhoods to today. Follow the podcast official page https://www.excusemeihavesomethingtosay.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/excusemeihavesomethingtosay/...
May 19, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Shaun and Rochelle continue the conversation in part two of this special episode. This episode we take a look at the F word, Feminist, and ask, does it need rebranding? Rochelle shares who inspires her within the current wave. And the conversation gets very real when looking at sexual misconduct and the #metoo movement and how it has affected everyone. If you've been affected by the topics in this episode there is help available here https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sexual-assault-and-abuse-helpl...
May 12, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Shaun and his good friend Rochelle sit down to have an open conversation about feminism. Part one of this two-part episode dives into the most googled questions about feminism and poses the question 'why ask google when you can just ask a feminist?' Shaun also asks Rochelle to educate him on the history of feminism in an attempt to better understand the movement and why there is still so much to fight for! Follow Excuse me online https://www.excusemeihavesomethingtosay.com/ Follow Excuse me on I...
May 05, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Shaun is joined by 'Gal pal' Jaclyn Webb as they discuss social distancing and the impact the ever-changing covid_19 pandemic is having on everyday lives. Find out how they are managing to fill their newfound 'extra' time and beat the boredom as one of them works from home and the other is ready to re-watch 10 seasons of Friends. Follow us https://www.instagram.com/excusemeihavesomethingtosay/ Follow Shaun https://www.instagram.com/shaunphillipofficial/ Follow Jaclyn & her dogs https://www.i...
Apr 21, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode touches on some sensitive topics. Mental health issues and dealing with the loss of a loved one. If you are particularly sensitive to these issues please proceed with caution. Meet Shaun, He has something to say. In the very first episode of 'Excuse me', you will be introduced to host, Shaun. Shaun is just a regular guy who lives a regular life and is just trying to find his place and his voice in the world. Shaun will share with you his journey through anxiety a...
Apr 07, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Officially Launching in April 2020, Excuse me, I have something to say is a look at life from the perspective of host Shaun Phillip Naylor. Discussing all things life, from the confusing to the controversial, Shaun is joined by some of the most interesting and influential people who have crossed his path and together they tackle the human experience. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/excuse-me-i-have-something-to-say . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 03, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
