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Keepin' it Real

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Deep conversations flavoured with sass, wit, and churlish charm. Anthony Suppa and Symeon Hector use their unique brand of humour, insight, and experience to unriddle current social habits and the impact they have on the way we relate to one another.
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Episodes

Over it! S2E7

How often do you hear someone say they're over it only for them to keep on running their mouth? Are you really over it if you're continually frustrated, annoyed, or avoiding the situation? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Nov 02, 201234 min

Rommelendary S2E6

Strength of character, personality and vision has made Rommel a legend in Toronto's queer community. How did a little boy from the philippines come to model, as a female, snatch trophies, chop queens, host club nights, and teach girls how to walk? Tune in as Rommel shares his inspiring story and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Oct 26, 201238 min

So Extra! S2E5

Anthony has been charged with being "extra", but what does that say about Anthony and about those who lay the charge? What does it mean to be "extra" anyways? Symeon helps Anthony answer his own questions in a very real way. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Oct 12, 201232 min

What's Your Preference? S2E4

Variety is the spice of life and we all have our preferences. Anthony and Symeon chat wilth Dillon from MTV's 1 girl 5 gays about the men of the world that get their attention and the finer details of what turns them on. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Oct 05, 201237 min

Gay Slut? S2E3

The gay slut, a mythical being or a new reality? Symeon questions the use of the word to describe a man because it is conventionally reserved for women. Listen-in to this rapid fire dialague as he and Anthony try to make sense of it all. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Sep 28, 201231 min

Faux Queen Heidi Brander S2E2

In their first interview, Anthony and Symeon speak to funny woman Heidi Brander about being a writer, comedienne and faux queen. Heidi's writing credits, "Fellabone" and "You're A Homosexual" will leave you in real stitches! Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Sep 21, 201235 min

What's the Scene? S2E1

Anthony and Symeon take to the streets with the new action plan in mind to discover a slice of Toronto night life. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Sep 14, 201234 min

Season 1 Finale S1E25

Discover the history behind Keepin' it Real and how it came to be. Anthony and Symeon also share how they met and why they finally got it together. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Aug 10, 201237 min

The New Action Plan S1E24

A change of attitude will change your life, it may also change someone elses. Listen in as Anthony shares some of the steps he took to transform his "squingee" self into a more approachable person. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Aug 02, 201231 min

Toronto Attitude S1E23

Toronto is full of wonderful people but you'd never know it from the unfriendly attitude that many Torontonians give off, especially in the gay scene. Symeon attributes it to the corporate nature of the city while Anthony takes a different view. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Jul 27, 201229 min

Fashion Victims S1E22

What do your clothes say about you, what are you saying by the clothes you wear? How much of ourselves do we lose when we seek to buy our identity through fashion? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Jul 20, 201239 min

The Crush S1E21

Crushes, infatuations, and obsessions; why do we make a fool of ourselves for people and things that we know we can't have? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Jul 12, 201238 min

Being Relevant S1E20

Anthony and Symeon attempt to cross the generational gap of "being relevant". Where did this idea come from and what does it really mean? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Jun 29, 201231 min

Pride Edition S1E19

Pride is respect for yourself, a deeper love inside; so why are so many gays anti-Pride? Anthony and Symeon discuss their first Pride experience, Pride history, and what Pride means to them. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Jun 23, 201246 min

Why Doesn't it Start Off Good? S1E18

It gets better is an awesome campaign against bullying and Symeon having been on both sides of the fence, discusses with Anthony why it doesn't just start off good. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Jun 15, 201236 min

Selfish Lovers S1E17

Symeon is single and on the hunt for the perfect lover. Although perfection may be hard to come by, there is one thing he won't stand for and that's a selfish lover. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Jun 09, 201231 min

Who Are You? S1E16

Who you think you are, who you want to be, and who others say you are, may not be the same thing. Why is that? Tune in and let us know what you think. Who do you think you are? Spice Girls 1997 Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Jun 01, 201239 min

Sex 101- It's Elementary S1E15

Sex is natural, sex is fun, and sex is best excercised with skill. Anthony bemoans that his night out was so lack lustre. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

May 25, 201256 sec

Open Relationships S1E14

We know that eyes wander and hands sometimes stray. Can one person really satisfy all our needs? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

May 18, 201237 min

Digital Etiquette in the 21st Century S1E13

Good manners go a long way but what are the rules of social engagement in an era of digital communication? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

May 11, 201234 min

I'm in a Ditch Bitch! S1E12

Fairweather friends are as common as flies but who is really there for you when the truth is told? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

May 04, 201234 min

Love vs. Being in Love S1E11

Anthony and Symeon confess to never having been in love during their adult lives. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Apr 27, 201230 min

Rethinking Gay S1E10

Anthony is appalled and Symeon is disturbed by an unexpected reaction to a compliment. What does it mean to rethink gay. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Apr 20, 201230 min

Dance Floor Etiquette S1E9

Symeon is vexed out with the lack of manners on the dance floor and Anthony is in full agreement. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Apr 13, 201229 min

Ageing (I was your teacher) S1E8

What does it mean to age? Is it the same as getting older? Is it merely a physical thing? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Apr 06, 201229 min

Sick and Boring Life S1E7

Middle class existence, is it all it's cracked up to be with its desk jobs, preordained commitments, and children? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Mar 31, 201230 min

One Day a Week Boyfriend S1E6

Living in a big city has it's challenges, and Anthony is on the hunt for a special kinda guy that fits neatly into his world. Symeon finds out what it takes for a man to become Anthony's one day a week boyfriend. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Mar 24, 201231 min

What is Sexy? S1E5

Anthony and Symeon explore the idea of sexy and how the "New Straight Guy" has become sexier than their gay peers. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Mar 19, 201234 min

Just a Preference S1E4

Does the idea of "true love" still exist or does the use of the phrase, "just a preference" indicate that our social aspirations fall short of this romantic ideal? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Mar 10, 201224 min

Online Profiles cont, S1E3

Anthony and Symeon discuss false advertising on the web when it comes to online profiles and some of the different types that exist. As promised, Anthony's story about being had is revealed. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.

Feb 10, 201245 min
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