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Homophilia

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Hosts Dave Holmes and Matt McConkey grill your favorite LGBTQ+ celebrities on what they’re loving, and who they’re loving. These queer-centric conversations spotlight our guests’ pop culture obsessions and personal experiences with dating, sex, and love.
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Episodes

James Scully

We've got another very hot summer episode with a star from Fire Island . James Scully tells Matt and Dave about working on the short-lived Heathers , his role in the film Fire Island, being obsessed with Broadway as a kid, and his beau and previous guest, Julio Torres.

Jul 01, 202250 min

Kulap Vilaysak and SuChin Pak

Sign up for the pure luxury of this episode as Kulap and SuChin join as this week's guests to discuss trips to Paris and Gucci collabs. They also talk with Dave and Matt about the whirlwind days of VJ-ing for MTV, how the Backstreet Boys age, and the new Beyonce single.

Jun 24, 20221 hr 12 min

Ana Ortiz

Hope everyone is enjoying Pride month because we are! Ana Ortiz joins this week to discuss being a gay icon, growing up in the catholic church, Real World Homecoming: New Orleans , and her work on the new season of Love, Victor.

Jun 17, 202248 min

Vicky Luu

Happy Pride! This week, Dave and Matt are joined by the delightful Vicky Luu to talk comedy and sperm. Specifically: sperm donors, having a baby as a lesbian couple, Vicky’s days as a production assistant and the process that led her to comedy writing success with  Marry Me and Superstore . Plus: Backstreet’s back, and so are crowds and fetish fairs.

Jun 10, 20221 hr 7 min

Julio Torres

This week Dave and Matt are joined by author and comedian Julio Torres to talk about his new children’s book, "I Want To Be A Vase." Other topics include Top Gun, The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans, True Blood, and Los Espookys.

Jun 04, 202236 min

THE Wedding recap

It’s just family this Top Gun: Maverick weekend, as the guys reflect on some significant recent life events: a wedding (Matt), a night with New Kids on the Block (Dave), and Covid-19 (both of them). Also: thoughts on Heartstopper, Harry’s House, and Real World Homecoming: New Orleans.

May 27, 202250 min

Jonny McGovern

This week's guest is glamorous, hysterical, and an expert on TikTok dick prints. Jonny McGovern joins Dave and Matt to discuss touring with Dita Von Tease as the MC, his nightlife go-go days in downtown NYC, and his incredible podcast Gayest Of All Time.

May 20, 202241 min

Jonathan Adler

This week's guest is the talented and prolific Jonathan Adler, joining Dave and Matt to discuss Willow Pill from Drag Race (and his star-studded Drag Race text thread), spiritual bankruptcy, his journey from a potter to an interior designer, and how camp and the gay sensibility drive culture forward.

May 13, 202245 min

Danny and Melissa from The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans - Part 2

Danny and Melissa from The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans are back to talk to Matt and Dave all about the effects of reality Tv and social media on their day-to-day lives. They cover what it's like to watch yourself on TV and then figure out how to heal from the experience, and how to not lose yourself in the drama of followers and audience opinions.

May 06, 202244 min

Danny and Melissa from The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans

This is the first part of a fantastic episode with Danny and Melissa from The Real World: New Orleans, where they dig into the realities of reality TV, such as life after the end of the show, dealing with being in the public eye, and even managing mental health along with fame.

Apr 29, 202239 min

Pajama Party

This one is just a chat with your hosts because lately, we've been catching up with incredible guests (and more guests to come), but we need to hear what's going on with Matt and Dave! They cover ghost stories, vintage Playboys, roller discos, and Miami Pride.

Apr 22, 202238 min

Gary Janetti

The legendary sitcom writer Gary Janetti joins Matt and Dave to discuss his new book  Start Without Me . We go deep on Gary's invisibility in high school, his love of The Wizard of Oz, and his disdain for weddings. Plus: Matt at Miami Beach Pride and the looming psychodrama of  The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans .

Apr 15, 202248 min

Gregory Bonsignore

There will be no talk of The Slap in this episode. However, there will be talk of Dave's trip to a billionaire's private island. And this week’s guest Gregory Bonsignore brings a short reading of his new book  That's Betty , and a deep examination of our Golden Girls fascination, and the show’s contribution to queer culture. Everyone shares stories of the first person they came out to, and who's keeping up with their exes. Pull the cheesecake out of the fridge and join us on ...

Apr 08, 20221 hr 3 min

Joel Kim Booster Returns!

All-time legendary guest Joel Kim Booster joins Matt and Dave to discuss his new film  Fire Island , his favorite gay places on earth, the significance of Robin Byrd, and…how he met his new boo. Babies, let us bang your box.

Apr 01, 202258 min

Jeremy Glazer & Brant Rotnem

On this week's episode of Homophilia, Matt and Dave are joined by Brant Rotnem and Jeremy Glazer of Hidden Canyons , the first-ever minute-long LGBTQ soap opera. Brant and Jeremy discuss the impetus behind Hidden Canyons, the journey making a micro soap, and what they've learned working and acting together as a couple. PLUS: exclusive, too-hot-for-television details from Matt’s bachelor party and Dave’s weekend in a senior living facility.

Mar 25, 202251 min

Stephen Guarino

On this week's episode of Homophilia, get ready for some DRAMA! And by drama, we mean touching conversations with Stephen Guarino. Matt and Dave talk with Stephen about his career, a new love in his life, and all the good gay clubs in Florida.

Mar 18, 202256 min

Fawzia Mirza

On this week's episode of Homophilia, guest Fawzia Marzia joins to talk about rewatching Grey's Anatomy from start to finish, pandemic missed connections, being the life of the party, her obsession with Jem and the Holograms, and her new award-winning LGBTQ+ micro-series, Hidden Canyons.

Mar 11, 20221 hr 8 min

Danny Pellegrino

“Everything Iconic” Host Danny Pellegrino joins Matt and Dave to talk pop culture, nostalgia, his undying devotion to Jessica Simpson, and the experiences that helped inspire his new book,  How Do I Un-Remember This?

Mar 04, 20221 hr 3 min

Tan France

On this week's episode of Homophilia, we are lucky enough to have style icon and TV star Tan France (Queer Eye, Next in Fashion, author of Naturally Tan ). Dave and Matt talk with Tan about fame, fashion, fatherhood, and more. Join us for this fantastic episode!

Feb 25, 202255 min

Chris Baker

Dave and Matt talk with Chris Baker about his campy and hilarious movie The Estate, now on Hulu. Chris talks about his experience writing the comedy thriller, starring as an anti-hero, and the importance of creating queer films. Dave and Matt also dig into Chris's own coming out story and meet-cute with his husband.

Feb 18, 202253 min

Jeff Hiller

In the middle of a bomb cyclone in NYC, Jeff Hiller joins Dave and Matt this week for a hilarious episode all about Jeff's long list of IMDB credits, his love of Broadway shows and old school sitcoms, and of course his role in the new comedy, Somebody Somewhere  on HBO Max. Dave and Matt also ask Jeff about his connection with church and astrology, as well as how he met his husband by meeting online dates in classic, but now maybe closed, NYC bars.

Feb 11, 202257 min

Georgia Pritchett

Georgia Pritchett is a prolific TV writer who has created evil but often likable characters. Dave and Matt ask Georgia about her work on Succession , her affinity for specific characters, and learning how the rich see the world. Georgia highlights her love of therapy in her own life, even while writing tragic therapist patient relationship in The Shrink Next Door . They also ask about her new book, My Mess Is a Bit Of a Life , a memoir about her life with anxiety and working in a male dominated ...

Feb 04, 202257 min

Michael Patrick King - Part 2

We're returning with part two of the interview with Michael Patrick King, Executive Producer/Writer/Director of "Sex And The City" & "And Just Like That." On this episode, MPK answers very important questions about Samantha, how they kept big details in the show a secret, and his mother's friendship with the one and only Sarah Jessica Parker.

Jan 28, 202248 min

Michael Patrick King - Part 1

And introducing... Michael Patrick King! The Executive Producer/Writer/Director of "Sex And The City" & "And Just Like That" graces Dave and Matt for the first half of an incredible two-part interview. Dave and Matt ask MPK about growing up Catholic (and the backyard religious epics he staged with his sisters) and his experiences with acting, stand-up, writing, and directing. And, of course, they reflect on the growth of our most cherished friends: Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda. D...

Jan 21, 202249 min

Cheyenne Jackson

The lovely and thoughtful Cheyenne Jackson joins Dave and Matt this week, a little bit late in the afternoon from the Warner Bros studios to talk about waking up early to see the sunset with his twins, recently deciding to focus on more joy in his work, and learning from the greats, such as Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, and Leslie Jordan. Cheyenne also discusses being an openly gay man cast as a romantic lead, finding a neighbor and mentor in Jerry Orbach, manifesting his dreams by just saying yes...

Jan 14, 202251 min

Harvey Guillen

The brilliant and insightful Harvey Guillen joins Homophilia this week to greet the new year with Dave and Matt! Harvey talks about his love of acting and performing, including his role on FX's What We Do In The Shadows, for  which he actually auditioned on accident. They discuss the coded queerness of the characters on the show and the importance of their representation.  Dave and Matt ask about Harvey's pathway to WWDITS, as well as his love of Britney Spears and binge watching ...

Jan 07, 202247 min

Claybourne Elder

Wow, it's New Years and we have a fantastic episode for you to close out 2021. Claybourne Elder, from Broadway's Company and the upcoming show, The Gilded Age . Dave and Matt bring up House Of Gucci and the many Italian accents to sort through in the film, while Claybourne discusses his recent binging of Disney movies. Claybourne also talks about his pathway to Broadway, from studying in France as a teenager without asking his parents, to being the youngest in a mormon family of 8. Dave asks abo...

Dec 31, 20211 hr

Sam Sanders

Happy Holidays from the Homophilia crew! This week, as a holiday treat, Sam Sanders joins Dave and Matt to discuss their feelings about the year, how quarantine has turned into a peaceful state of living for Sam, and his growing obsession with Dua Lipa. Our hosts ask Sam about growing up without Christmas and haircuts, being a band kid, coming out later in life, and his views now on religion and personal spirituality. And of course, Dave and Matt ask about how Sam met his partner and how co...

Dec 24, 202159 min

Parvesh Cheena

This week's Homophilia features the brilliant Parvesh Cheena! Matt, Dave, and Parvesh get into quick thoughts of the And Just Like That premiere, as well as binging through Drag Race for the entire pandemie. Parvesh details his time in theater in high school, growing up in the midwest, the days of keeping MTV on all the time, doing improv with our very own Dave Holmes, staying away from Facebook, being grateful for quality animation, and meeting his partner on good old Scruff....

Dec 17, 20211 hr 2 min

George Ramsay

It’s a very refreshing week with George Ramsay on this episode of Homophilia. Dave and Matt ask George about breathwork, something Dave has been practicing and loving as of late. They all discuss how George began his career in breathwork, and what is happening in your body while practicing. George also talk about the experience of being closeted in North Carolina, leaving his career in teacher to pursue wellness, and how the practice has changed his life. Dave and Matt also ask George about bein...

Dec 10, 202139 min
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