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Honest To Pod

Ashley McAllister & Matthew Aliwww.honesttopod.com
Honest To Pod is an independent gay podcast birthed from the friendship of Ashley McAllister & Matthew Ali. From LGBTQ, race and gender issues to mental health stigma and pop culture - these two peas have you covered. Tune in each week for a juicy helping of the topical and the titillating.

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Episodes

105 - Prince Philip and Being gay at work

We're taking this episode back to how we used to. Ash and Matt go through a few topics: Matt's (lack of) Love Life, Prince Philip EVERYWHERE, how to be Gay and interview for a job, plus we talk about some highlights of the first half of this season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202155 minSeason 4Ep. 105

104 Segment - Agony Ash w/ Jordan Webb

It is our final Agony Ash of this half of the season before we take a break. These problems the guys have a lot they can relate to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 202114 minSeason 4Ep. 104

104 - Lil Nas X and Sewell Race Report

Ash and Matt talk a bit about how AMAZING Lil Naz X has been over the past few weeks, how we could all use a bit of blood in our boots (well maybe not Ash) and why we are not super happy with the very fair and totally not skewed Race Report in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 07, 202140 minSeason 4Ep. 104

103 Segment - Movies With Matt: Tangerine

This week on Movies With Matt. we review Tangerine. In honour of Transgender Day of Visibility we picked a film with a strong trans cast. This film was revolutionary in many ways.....and not in some others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 05, 202115 minSeason 4Ep. 103

103 - Transgender Day of Visibility w/ Becky

Another jam packed episode. Ash recaps a NIGHTMARE of customer service (00:35) then we introduce a very special guest, Becky (16:25), who talks about being trans at work, with family and sport. TRIGGER WARNING. This episode includes EXCESSIVE SHOEHORNING of real issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 201

102 Segment #HTPTop5 - Cartoons

Ash and Matt rank their #HTPTop5 Cartoons from their childhood. Man these brought back memories but we could NOT be more different! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202118 minSeason 4Ep. 102

102 - Protests and Lockdown Denial

Ash and Matt dish out their weekly episode with all things protest. From Anti-lockdown protesters to violence at protests... and has Ash finally gone mad with a conspiracy theory? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202154 minSeason 4Ep. 102

101 Segment - Agony Ash w/Jordan Webb

Ash and Matt with Jordan give advice on the 3 strike rule, farting in someone's face and gay dating in big cities! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 202117 minSeason 4Ep. 101

101 - Vigils and Police then Gay Sport w/Simon Dunn

Matt and Ash talk about the polices handling of Sarah Everard and our right to protest! Then we catch up with Simon Dunn, former Australian bobsleigher and current personal trainer and community activist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202156 minSeason 4Ep. 101

100 Segment Movies with Matt - Saint Frances

We had a recommendation from previous guest @NickHeath #lifecommentary when Ash and Matt looked for a female led movie in honour of International Women's Day and it doesn't disappoint! Could this be the movie of the season??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202117 minSeason 4Ep. 100

100 - Meghan and Harry + Skincare w/Alexis Caught

it is our 100th EPISODE!!!! WOOOOWWW and what a jam pack one too. Ash and Matt could NOT miss talking about Oprah's chat with Meghan and Harry.....(03:50). We then catch up with @alexiscaught to talk about one of Matt's favourite things: SKINCARE! (36:08) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 100

099 - #HTPTop 5 Crisps w/Tora Abrahams

We are back with out #HTPTop5 Ranking....of Crisps (or chips for the US). Tora comes in to challenge Matt.....who has the best list? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 202117 minSeason 4Ep. 99

099 Period Poverty w/ Tora Abrahams

WE CAN'T BELIEVE IT.....There is an actual...WOMAN... on the podcast. Ash and Matt talk with Tora from www.freedom4girls.co.uk about women's issues and feminism. We. Learnt. A lot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 99

098 - Agony Ash w/Jordan Webb

Matt and Ash are joined by (now regular) Jordan for another segment of Agony Ash to talk crying on zoom, getting fat and your housemates new boyfriend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 202119 minSeason 4Ep. 98

098 - What makes us Queer w/Crystal

This week Ash and Matt discuss a (13:08) negative review received then chat with (22:12) Crystal, known for East London Drag Royalty and Rupaul's Drag Race UK S1. They talk about hairy chest, what makes them Queer and why you CAN'T watch Love Actually again. (60:00) Then you can find out a what influenced Matt and Ash in embracing their queerness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 98

097 Segment Movies with Matt

This week Ash and Matt get a recommendation from a listener Ed Nichols to watch Handsome Devil. It's Rugby, it's Gay....It's IRISH. All on brand for this week. WARNING: There is a mild spoiler at (14:00) for 20 seconds so listen back at (14:20) to avoid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202117 minSeason 4Ep. 97

097 Gay and Rugby w/Devin Ibanez and Nick Heath

Another Jam packed episode where we talk about being gay in the professional rugby environment. First we talk to newly Out Pro Rugby Player Devin Ibanez ( 5:27 ​) and then take it to the media with broadcaster and #lifecommentary ​ creator Nick Heath ( 39:58 ​). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 18, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 97

096 Segment #HTPTop5 - Queer Icons w/Adam Zmith

Adam Zmith is back to rank his #HTPTop5 Queer Icons with Ash and Matt for LGBT Histroy Month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202115 minSeason 4Ep. 96

096 - LGBTQ History w/ Adam Zmith from The Log Books Podcast

Knowledge is power. And this week we honour LGBT History Month with Adam Zmith from the Log Books Podcast, also produced by Tash Walker and Shivani Dave. We talk the HIV/AIDS Epidemic, nightlife, Section 28 and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202153 minSeason 4Ep. 96

095 Segment Agony Ash w/Jordan Webb

Jordan stays with us to discuss dating in lockdown and what do you do if your vegan friend throws all your meat away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 202115 minSeason 4Ep. 95

095 - Drag w/ Asstina Mandella and Sexual Violence and Sexual Awareness Week with Jordan and Bryan

We have a jam packed episode. FIRST we chat with Rupaul's Drag Race UK Superstar Asstina Mandela on Drag, growing up in Essex and POOP. Then we bring back Jordan Webb, our first ever guest from episode 61 and find out how the last year has been. He even brought along Bryan who was inspired by the episode to open up about his experiences of sexual violence in aid of Sexual Violence and Sexual Abuse Awareness week #itsnotok. Phew it's a biggie. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Feb 04, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 95

094 Segment - Movies With Matt "The First Wives Club"

Sticking with the theme of Strong Women, Matt rates the movie "The First Wives Club". It might be a bit more woke than we thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 202114 minSeason 4Ep. 94

093 Segment - #HTPTop5 - Drag Race

This is our First #HTPTop5 segment where Ash and Matt rank their top 5 RuPaul's Drag Race Queen's to see who's list comes out on top! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202114 minSeason 4Ep. 93

093 - US Politics w/ PA Rep. Brian Sims

This week Ash and Matt are joined by prominent Civil Rights Lawyer and Pennsylvania Representative Brian Sims. He tells us about coming out to his college football team, learning from our mistakes and why he is looking forward to the new administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 20211 hrSeason 4Ep. 93

092 - Agony Ash

Honest To Pod - Segment! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AGONY AUNT ASH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ash is infamous for giving the worst advice, so listen up - he is here to talk you through any situation whether you want it or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 202121 minSeason 4Ep. 2

092 - Religion and Sexuality w/ Our John Henry

This week Ash and Matt are joined by John Henry - a fellow gay rugby player, who is also a man of the cloth. John joins us to talk us through his unique story of growing up in Northern Ireland and secretly going to church. Listen to how his faith then grew to be a vocational aspiration and how he managed to find solace in his faith AND his sexuality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 3

091 - Movies With Matt

Honest To Pod - Segment! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MOVIES WITH MATT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Infamous movie avoider Matt watches a film suggested by the podlettes in an effort to watch more films AND see how woke films are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 202122 minSeason 4Ep. 92

091 - SEASON 4 & New Year, New Show - New Me??

Ash and Matt are back with Season 4 - :O This week Ash and Matt kick off the new year (and new season) thinking about ways they can look to improve things in their life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 1

2020 - 🎄🎁 XMAS SPECIAL

Ash and Matt get together for some festive friendly funtimes. Christmas films/music/food - we have the covered :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 36
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