This week on Wednesday with Woody , we’re going there. Grindr. Scruff. Tinder. The apps we love to hate and hate to love. But what if they’re more than just hookup tools? What if, for some, they’re the only gateway to queer connection? In this episode, we get real about the digital disconnect so many gay men feel in an online-first world. From swipe culture and ghosting fatigue to the racial and body hierarchies baked into gay dating apps, we unpack the deeper question: Are we trading community ...
Jun 25, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 12
What does it mean to love across race in a world still unlearning racism? In this unfiltered episode, Woody unpacks the joys and complexities of interracial dating, from Instagram fantasy to real-life friction. Drawing from his own marriage, South African history, and global queer culture, Woody dives into everything from fetishization and family dynamics to sexual racism, power, and preference. Whether you’re in an interracial relationship or just curious, this episode offers sharp insight, dee...
Jun 04, 2025•13 min•Season 4Ep. 11
This week on Wednesday with Woody , we’re pulling back the glitter curtain on Pride season. When brands swap their logos for rainbows and roll out queer merch, is it real support? Or just rainbow capitalism in a fresh font? In Pinkwashed: The Price of Pride , we unpack the $3.9 trillion power of pink money, the rise of performative allyship, and what real support actually looks like. From Stonewall to Sandton, from corporate floats to consumer power, we’re asking: who’s cashing in, and who’s sho...
May 28, 2025•13 min•Season 4Ep. 10
This week on Wednesday with Woody , we’re talking boy problems . But not the kind you can text your bestie about. We're unpacking modern masculinity: what it’s doing to men, how it’s shaping boys, and why loneliness has become an epidemic nobody wants to name. We get into toxic masculinity, emotional starvation, queer softness, blended brotherhoods, and the quiet grief of men who were never given permission to feel. Wednesday with Woody is your midweek dive into identity, culture, and big emotio...
May 21, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This week on Wednesday with Woody , we’re poppin’ balloons and joining the dating circus. Inspired by the chaotic brilliance of Netflix’s bisexual episode of Pop the Balloon Live , we’re asking: is dating in 2025 still about connection or just vibes, soft launches, and ghosting before dessert? From gay hookup burnout to straight dating confusion, queer love tropes to capitalistic romance aesthetics, we’re pulling the mask off modern love—one swiped-up delusion at a time. Expect cultural critique...
May 14, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 8
This week on Wednesday with Woody , we’re dragging the cult of self-improvement. From gym selfies and cold plunges to green juice routines and emotional bootcamps, we’re asking: is this wellness… or just another way to punish ourselves into being lovable? Wednesday with Woody is your midweek dive into modern life—where storytelling, culture, and unfiltered self-expression meet. Hosted by Woody, each episode unpacks the mess, magic, and meaning behind how we live, love, create, and connect in a c...
May 07, 2025•10 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This week on Wednesday with Woody , we’re burning the beige and walking away from the life we were told to want. In a world obsessed with safety, structure, and following the script, what happens when you choose something different? Wednesday with Woody is your midweek dive into modern life—where storytelling, culture, and unfiltered self-expression meet. Hosted by Woody, each episode unpacks the mess, magic, and meaning behind how we live, love, create, and connect in a chaotic world. From iden...
Apr 23, 2025•14 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week on Wednesday with Woody , we’re talking labels—the ones we choose, the ones we outgrow, and the ones we never asked for. From LGBTQIA+ identity to personality tropes like “the strong one” or “the mom friend,” we’re unpacking what happens when the boxes we’ve built for ourselves start to feel a little too tight. Are labels helping us find ourselves, or are they lowkey keeping us stuck? Who are we when we stop performing the version of ourselves the world wants to see? If you’ve ever fel...
Apr 16, 2025•12 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week on Wednesday with Woody , we’re cracking open the soft-lit illusion of modern life and asking the question none of us wants to answer. From neutral-toned morning routines to aesthetic apartments that feel more like showrooms than homes. Is it beauty, or is it dissociation with a eucalyptus diffuser? We drag ourselves (lovingly), unpack the rise of “authenticity” as a branding strategy, and talk about what gets lost when we trade connection for content. Because if your soul doesn’t feel...
Apr 02, 2025•10 min•Season 4Ep. 4
This week, we’re celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility —but we’re not stopping at surface-level recognition. We're diving into the why behind the day, the history that shaped it, and the lived realities of trans people past and present. From the legacy of ballroom culture and Paris Is Burning to the groundbreaking narratives in Pose , we honor the roots of trans visibility while challenging the world to do more than just “see.” Wednesday with Woody is your midweek deep dive int...
Mar 26, 2025•14 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week, we’re spotlighting Bisexual Health Awareness Month —but not just for the sake of visibility. We’re breaking down why bi health is still ignored, how bisexuality remains the most misunderstood identity under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, and what needs to change. From mental health to medical bias to why bi people are still forced to “prove” themselves, we’re tackling it all. And with bisexual identity on the rise worldwide, there’s never been a better time to talk about it. Wednesday with Wo...
Mar 19, 2025•14 min•Season 4Ep. 2
On this week’s Wednesday with Woody , we’re diving into a firestorm rocking London’s queer and feminist circles: The Girls Spot, a women’s-only gym, just banned trans women—despite promising inclusivity back in 2021. We'll unpack fitness influencer Natalee Barnett’s viral flip-flop, from raising 22,000 euros with trans allies to sparking a 45-million-view backlash. Is this about safety from gym harassment or a new divide in women’s spaces? We’ll break down the logistics and why trans exclusion h...
Mar 12, 2025•15 min•Season 4Ep. 1
S3| E3 - This week on "Wednesday with Woody," we’re serving up a double dose of drama and debate! First, on the docket, J.K. Rowling is stirring the pot again with remarks that have the internet ablaze. Then, we’re switching from wands to crowns with the captivating new TV series "Mary and George." This show takes us into the heart of a royal drama, exploring the intricate relationship between George Villiers, the 1st Duke of Buckingham, and King James VI and I. Strap in for an episode filled wi...
Apr 17, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 3
S3 | e2: We're off on yet another rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of queer life and culture. In this week's episode, we're not just skimming the surface but diving into the heart of controversy and conversation. Uganda's Stand on LGBTQ+ Rights: In a wild move, Uganda's highest court has recently upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023. Gay Gym Culture: A Double-Edged Sword: We're also peeling back the curtain on gay gym culture, shining a spotlight on its empowering façade and th...
Apr 10, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 2
S3 E1: Welcome back to "Wednesday With Woody," the show where we plunge into the pulse of pop culture, keep our pulse on LGBTQ+ developments, and buzz through the events that mold our days. Kicking off Season 3, we come to you renewed and ready to share a myriad of narratives, beginning with our inaugural episode, "Reunion, Revelations, and Rhythms." In this episode, join me as I delve into the joys of getting married. We'll also be turning up the volume on the hottest tracks that have set the m...
Apr 03, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Hold onto your earbuds, folks, 'cause S2, E6 is here to whisk you away on a whirlwind of celeb revelations and hearty chuckles! This week, we discuss Kim Kardashian's dapper debut of the Skims Men's line! A blend of cool comfort with a dash of Kardashian class! Switch gears into the pop kingdom with Britney Spears! Her latest book launch is sprinkling the world with juicy tales and sizzling scoops about her rendezvous with Justin Timberlake and other lovers! It's the tell-all none of us expected...
Oct 25, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we're spinning into the sparkly spiderweb of the “Gay Tax”. What's the gay tax, you ask? Well, slide into our audio adventure to discover. We’re also enamoured by Troye Sivan’s latest music video, One of Your Girls . " Wednesday with Woody " isn't just a podcast; it's your midweek dose of hearty laughter, charming chit-chat, and a queer kaleidoscope of topics! We are sprinkled across all podcast streaming platforms like fairy dust, waiting for your ears to catc...
Oct 18, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 5
S2, E4: Life is Beautiful, in this week’s mess of an episode, I transform into a love sleuth, dissecting the crisscrossing paths of relationships through the kaleidoscope of True Crime! Yup, your boi has tiptoed into the true crime tavern, and oh boy, the stories are as juicy as a ripe peach! But we’re not done there! We’re turning the page on‘QueerReads,’ an app all about promoting queer literature and reading. And finally, closing off this episode, we discuss Jonathan Van Ness’ appearance on t...
Oct 11, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 4
S2,E3: Catch a break, catch your life. In today's episode, we talk weddings - gay weddings to be precise and the absolute lack of inspiration; delve into the experiences of interracial dating, KKWTK, unravel the tale of Britney’s fake knife fiasco, among a treasure trove of tantalizing topics we can’t wait to gab about! So whether you’re on the move, or cozied up at home, I'm right there with you. Hit that subscribe button, throw us a dazzling rating,and listen every Wednesday for a new episode!...
Oct 04, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Join us on Wednesday with Woody this week as we explore the complex relationship between trans rights, and corporate sponsorship. Our discussion will focus on the recent controversy surrounding Dylan Mulvaney's partnership with Bud Light and Nike, and how it has ignited a much-needed conversation.
Apr 12, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of Wednesday With Woody, the podcast, where we'll be discussing two controversial topics making headlines around the world. Firstly, we'll delve into the Uganda bill, which aims to criminalise homosexuality, with the possibility of the death penalty for those found guilty. This bill has sparked international outrage, and we'll be exploring some of the topics that were caught during a discussion on the bill and the human rights violations it raises. Our second topic...
Mar 29, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the final episode of Wednesday with Woody, we wrap up this season with joy and love. Today's podcast discusses Travis Scoot, the Kardashian women, Pride, and teaching boys toxic masculinity. It's been a season focused on representation and mental health.
Oct 26, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this week's episode of Wednesday with Woody. We discuss mental health, taking care of oneself, and catching up on what's been going on in my life.
Oct 19, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 20
We are back at it, and this past week has been a whole lot of drama. This week we discuss the Netflix series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Kanye West and finally Iker Casillas and his fake coming out tweet. We also celebrate JHB Pride, Africa pride and discuss coming out. #africapride #JeffreyDahmer #netflix #KanyeWest #comingout #JHBPride #Pride
Oct 11, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In been a wild week, good lawt. This week we delve into a Twitter discussion on Modern Family, discuss Game of Thrones and fangirl over Rihanna.
Sep 28, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Well hello there. Welcome to another episode of Wednesday with Woody - gosh! This week we are... well we're rambling again discussing the Royal funeral, the Netflix series The Crown, Disneys teaser trailer of the Little Mermaid and finally mental health. & if no ones said it yet - Happy Bi Week ya'll. #BiWeek #LittleMermaid #MentalHealth #TheCrown
Sep 21, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this week's episode of Wednesday With Woody, we discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll, Penny Polarbear and a new saga in the Americaaaas. Tune in for some laughs, bemusement and reflections on this past week's hot topics. #QueenElizabeth #TheMonarchy #PeggyPig #PREP #LGBTHistory
Sep 14, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this week's episode of Wednesday With Woody, we semi-reflect on the year that has been (yeah, I know - it's a bit early for that, right?). We discuss the impact of the pandemic, mental health and the five balls of life.
Sep 07, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week on Wednesday With Woody, we discuss the VMAs 2022, the successful release of Britney & Elton John's collaboration, and Cyber flashing. There's so much happening in this world, and we need to discuss it. #cyberflashing #holdmecloser #VMAs2022 #Wednesday
Aug 31, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 14
WE'RE BACK. This week we discuss sexuality and time... As the year dwindles to an end (I can't believe it), we take a moment to reflect on the passing of time and the importance of following your dreams, goals and desires.
Aug 24, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 13
