Get ready to feel a little more connected to the stars with the amazing Heidi Rose Robbins. Discussion begins with a poem about slowing down, then Dave and Matt discuss their own experiences working with their own astrology and charts, then ask Heidi about her history with astrology in her life starting with her father. They discuss the state of the world now and how we’re being tested by Saturn and how it’s a fertile time for creativity. Heidi describes the rise of her community, her backg...
Dec 03, 2021•52 min
Emmy-Winning Queen and Artist Raven joins Dave and Matt on this episode to talk about watching drag race from all over the world and what its like to be part of that community, the non-traditions of thanksgiving, his inspiration from the 80’s for his drag style, his opinions on social media, his relationship with Ru and doing her makeup, making the move from on the stage to behind the scenes, winning an Emmy for it, and his signature perfect nose. Finally make sure you check out Painted With Rav...
Nov 26, 2021•57 min
The fearless and brilliant David Pevsner joins Dave and Matt this week to talk about his life from the midwest to NYC, starting with being bullied as a child, learning to harness his own power against the negative, living in NYC in the 80's, performing on Broadway, his experience with sex work, his onlyfans of nude photography, embracing your body and breaking age stigmas, his favorite showtunes, and his new book Damn Shame ....
Nov 19, 2021•56 min
The down-to-earth Drag Race All Stars Winner Silky Nutmeg Ganache joins Dave and Matt this week for a genuine conversation about life, love, self care, and long baths. Silky discusses her start in the drag world along with her career in pageants, how she incorporates religion into her life, her work speaking at colleges about action and self empowerment, her recent moves towards building her own empire such as a new self care kit , and an extensive list of qualities of her future partner....
Nov 12, 2021•43 min
The kind-hearted and sometimes sweaty Tommy Hobson joins Dave and Matt this week on Homophilia to talk about his new film Ghost Of The Ozarks, getting into acting at 5 years old, being a Sweat Cycle instructor, attending Yale for Drama and learning to not be so perfect. Dave, Matt, and Tommy also talk about the ideal workout playlist, which must include Whitney and Prince.
Nov 05, 2021•57 min
The kind, sweet, and wise for his age Connor Franta joins Matt and Dave this week for a fantastic interview about coming out and coming up on Youtube. Connor regales our hosts about his childhood in a small town in the midwest, as a rambunctious kid, and his relationship with catholicism, including attending a college with an actual monastery. Finally, Dave and Matt ask Connor about his new book, "House Fires" , a collection of narratives, poetry, and original film photography....
Oct 29, 2021•45 min
The iconic Alan Cumming guests on this episode of Homophilia to discuss with Dave and Matt the reopening of Club Cumming in NYC, how he spends time reading in his tree house, how he met his current husband, about aging gracefully and valuing age, his ideas on writing about trauma openly, how body image in queer culture has changed, a new documentary about transness in other culture Two Eyes, and about his new book “Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life."
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Hosts of Scissoring Isn't a Thing podcast and pop-culture experts, Liz Culley and Daryn Carp team up with Dave and Matt this week for a full on queer podcast host fest. Both Liz and Daryn discuss how they met their partners, their absolute love of reality TV, and working in reality TV including what it's like to be around crazed reality TV fans. Speaking of which, Dave and Daryn spend a bit of time analyzing Bachelor in Paradise, while Matt gets to gush over his recent trip to Salt Lake City and...
Oct 15, 2021•55 min
Joe Dombrowski jumps on with Matt and Dave to talk about his current tour, his appearance on Ellen, how he started in stand up comedy, his love of cult documentaries, and meeting his partner on Tinder. Joe also speaks to his absolute love of teaching and doing so during the pandemic. Finally, Joe discusses what it's like having ADHD as a teacher and comedian, and his own education experience with it.
Oct 08, 2021•56 min
Join us this week with the thoughtful and kind Russell Brown of Poke Acupuncture in LA. Along with discussing his practice and inspirations, Russell also talks about his recent vacay to Provincetown, meeting his partner the very first week of Grindr, and his background in the film industry. Russell brings astute insight to his work within the wellness industry and some of the ways it can lead to misinformation. You will be enthralled by this interview!
Oct 01, 2021•54 min
Author and Fan Fiction aficionado, Britta Lundin is here this week to discuss her newly released book, Like Other Girls, a YA novel about a group of girls who have joined the high school football team. Dave and Matt also ask Britta about why the WNBA is the best show on television, the world of X-Files fan fiction in the 90s, and how Kat from 10 Things I Hate About You is definitely queer. They also discuss writing for teenagers now, in both novels and Britta's work on Riverdale, along...
Sep 24, 2021•52 min
Savvy and talented Kalen Allen joins us this week for an incredible interview. Matt and Dave ask Kalen about his career philosophy as a digital content creator, moving from YouTube to television and beyond. They discuss the Sex and The City reboot, underrated Disney Channel shows, the impressive Raven Symone, Kalen's experience on the Ellen show, and what he looks for in a guy. Kalen even brings a little scoop about a new project he's working on. Stay Tuned!
Sep 17, 2021•49 min
The delightful Kylie Sonique Love joins Mat and Dave to talk about her big win for season 6 of All Stars! She discusses what it was like to return to Drag Race and have a second chance at showing her incredible talent. Kylie and our hosts also cover her move to Las Vegas from LA, her love of acting, falling asleep to the Brady Bunch, and how she approaches dating life. Finally, Kylie tells the story of her dog becoming a father to some miracle puppies!
Sep 10, 2021•37 min
The sublime Will Speck serves as this week's guest, calling in from the set of his upcoming movie! As Writer and Director of movies you love, such as Office Christmas Party and Blades of Glory , Will gives us a peek into his history in filmmaking starting at NYU, winning student Academy Awards, listening to cassette mix tapes, and eventually making it out to LA. Matt and Dave ask Will about his experience being an adoptive Dad and raising a very cool teenager. Finally, Matt asks Will about ...
Sep 03, 2021•51 min
British Queen and artist, Tia Kofi joins Matt and Dave this week from across the pond to discuss the upcoming Manchester Pride celebration, her thoughts on the recent series of Drag Race All Stars, along with her own suggestions for the show. Tia talks about her newly released single, "Outside In", the dating scene after Drag Race, how to be a fan of Harry Potter without indulging JK, and studying theology in school. Finally, Tia and our hosts figure out who's paying for the tequ...
Aug 27, 2021•47 min
Gracing us with her presence this week, Jaclyn Moore joins Matt and Dave from New Orleans! She discusses her work in the new and refreshed Queer As Folk, as well as the media that alights her artist brain, such as Sondheim, Mike White, and Pro Wrestling. Matt and Dave ask about the dating scene in New Orleans and the vibrant queer community there, where Queer As Folk will be taking place! Matt, Dave, and Jaclyn discuss how "Art Isn't Easy" and how to enjoy bad work from people you admire....
Aug 20, 2021•39 min
Talented and hilarious Justin Kirkland, Culture Writer for Esquire, has arrived as guest this week to discuss legs, fraternities, and Dolly Parton. First, Dave and Justin start out by reviewing the new Netflix doc, Pray Away. Then must address the breaking news of Britney Spears finally being free (sorta). Matt and Dave ask Justin about his Cher-loving Dad, how he met his current partner on vacation in Europe, his podcast dedicated to Dolly Parton ( My Year with Dolly ), old episodes of Roseanne...
Aug 13, 2021•49 min
Everyone is hot and bothered that dream guest Andy Cohen is here! Andy talks to Matt and Dave about his daily routine, interviewing Dolly Parton, Matt's exquisite neck, St. Louis Missouri, Game of Thrones, The Handmaid's Tale, The Prince, White Lotus, Kiki Lounge on Sirius XM, MacGruber, Matt's version of Plead the Fifth, Ex Rated on Peacock, dating, body image, crushes, being a late bloomer, fatherhood, and Andy's 550 name.
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 207
The utterly charming Mike Doyle joins Matt and Dave in an epic battle against the wifi in this episode. Despite all internet dropping odds the fellas prevail to discuss Asbury Park (the more sensible Fire Island), The America's Test Kitchen, Dula Peep (Dua Lipa), Taylor Swift's Folklore , Elite , circuit attire, how Mike met his husband Brett and getting married one week after tr*mp was elected, being the CEO of Ketchum (a global public relations firm) and Mike's work with Master...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 206
The second-to-none Babs Gray is back to give Matt and Dave up-to-the-minute updates on Britney! Babs shares how her new podcast Toxic: The Britney Spears Story came to be, the pivot from comedy to journalism, how Babs met her partner, getting back up on stage after the pandemic, being part of the Emmy nominated Framing Britney Spears, and what she and Dave will be wearing to the Emmy parties.
Jul 23, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 205
The delightful Ben Siemon is here to chat with Matt and Dave about murder podcasts, The White Lotus, Enlightenment, Hacks, Dave, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, being a theater kid, commercial audition horror stories, social media algorithms, Michelle Branch, Vanessa Carlton, Britney Spears, slime ball Matt Gaetz, how Ben met his husband Justin, the story of their elopement, the future of improv shows and theaters, deciding whether or not to have kids, and Ben's new cats.
Jul 16, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 204
The brilliant Chris Stedman joins Matt and Dave to chat about his absolutely compelling new podcast Unread , the timing of the Free Britney movement, Julie, The Turning, Filter, Queen of the Damned, Humanism and being a humanist, meeting his boyfriend on Twitter, and how he's processing the loss in his life.
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Gem of a friend Nikki Levy is here to chat with Matt and Dave about her new audible show Owning It, going to the same fertility center as Lance Bass, the benefits of recording from home, getting out in the new world, Mare of Easttown, Veneno, Casey Wilson's Wreckage of My Presence, co-dependent moms, Nikki's embryo transfer, Matt and Dave's stance on kids, morning pages and The Artist Way , pandemic married life, how Nikki met her wife, being a creative versus being an executive and the right to...
Jul 02, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 202
All-around dream guest Glen Weldon is here to chat with Matt and Dave about the gay undertones of Luca , Anthony Mackie's take on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, We Are Lady Parts , Hacks , Girls5Eva, Hot White Heist, Glen's podcast recommendations and highlights from his new book NPR's Podcast Start Up Guide, behind the scenes of Pop Culture Happy Hour, working in PR and getting into writing, how Glen met his husband of 22 years, recording at home, leaf blowers, self-discovery, high school, ...
Jun 25, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 201
It's Homophilia's 200th episode!!! Inevitable legend Jake Wesley Rogers joins Matt and Dave to discuss spending PRIDE month in Missouri, Don Henley's The Boys of Summer, Stevie Nicks, John Mayer's Sob Rock, being surprised by art, using tarot as a gateway to mindfulness, Christina Aguilera, Adele, Lady Gaga, Regina Spektor, My Chemical Romance, having a mom who was an on-air DJ, coming out at 12 and again at 16, dating a preacher's son, homeschooling in high school, being on Ameri...
Jun 18, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 200
The hilarious and fascinating Gina Yashere joins Matt and Dave to discuss her time living in North Hollywood, High On The Hog, Breeders, House Hunters, Gina's home renovation debacle, Downtown Julie Brown, 80s & 90s hip-hop, Gina's connection with her grandma, coming out, enduring heinous racism and misogyny at her day job, getting into stand-up comedy, how Gina met her girlfriend Nina, Bob Hearts Abishola, and writing her memoir Cack-Handed: A Memoir (available TODAY!!!)...
Jun 11, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Bundle of love Jonathan Parks-Ramage joins Matt and Dave to discuss mispronunciations, Hand That Rocks The Cradle, Basic Instinct, Single White Female, Fatal Attraction, Sliver, Total Eclipse, alternative movie endings, erotic thrillers, coming out at 13-years-old, getting bullied by a jock and the lesbian teacher who put him in his place, early fashion choices, high school romances, going to CCM for Musical Theater, Masque (gay bar in Dayton Ohio), getting the note to "share not Cher", be...
Jun 04, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Mega-talent Clea DuVall joins Matt and Dave to discuss reentering the world, Portrait of a Lady on Fire , Survivor , escape rooms, the mafia game, solving puzzles, Facts of Life, middle and high school memories, PJ Harvey, Pixies, The Cure, Bikini Kill, L7, But I'm a Cheerleader, having a reporter try to out her, coming out, Happiest Season , HouseBroken (debuting May 31st!), eloping and being married!
May 28, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 197
Homophilia favorite, Brian Moylan is BACK to tell Matt and Dave all about his new book The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives (AVAILABLE MAY 25th!), Vulture 's new The Housewives Institute Bulletin , Housewives dish in general, Friends: The Reunion, James Corden, nemeses, people who jot down their personal beefs in book reviews, Brian's challenges with Bravo, BravoCon costumes, Adonis (party in London), settling down with his husband during the pandemic, dirty massages, and pl...
May 21, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 196
The truly delightful Zeke Smith joins Dave and Matt to discuss Palm Springs, Drag Race , the Grandes, easing your way into the new world, water aerobics, Survivor sanity techniques, Ted Lasso , We're Here, loving Harry Potter and now hating Harry Potter, transitioning, growing up in Edmond Oklahoma, therapy, meeting and falling in love with his partner Nico, dating apps, cruising, having a religion degree from Harvard, his current relationship with religion, and Zeke's amazing new comedy pilot!...
May 14, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 195
