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Honest To Pod

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

United Kingdom

Genres:

LGBT

Comedy

Description:

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English

Contact:

07590271533


Episodes
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105 - Prince Philip and Being gay at work

4/15/2021
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.

Duration:00:55:06

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104 Segment - Agony Ash w/ Jordan Webb

4/12/2021
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.

Duration:00:14:20

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104 - Lil Nas X and Sewell Race Report

4/8/2021
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.

Duration:00:39:47

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103 Segment - Movies With Matt: Tangerine

4/5/2021
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.

Duration:00:15:22

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103 - Transgender Day of Visibility w/ Becky

4/1/2021
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.

Duration:01:07:42

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102 Segment #HTPTop5 - Cartoons

3/29/2021
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.

Duration:00:18:23

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102 - Protests and Lockdown Denial

3/25/2021
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.

Duration:00:53:31

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101 Segment - Agony Ash w/Jordan Webb

3/22/2021
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.

Duration:00:16:57

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

3/18/2021
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.

Duration:00:56:28

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100 Segment Movies with Matt - Saint Frances

3/15/2021
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.

Duration:00:17:01

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100 - Meghan and Harry + Skincare w/Alexis Caught

3/11/2021
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.

Duration:01:11:55

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099 - #HTPTop 5 Crisps w/Tora Abrahams

3/5/2021
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.

Duration:00:16:48

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099 Period Poverty w/ Tora Abrahams

3/4/2021
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.

Duration:01:06:13

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098 - Agony Ash w/Jordan Webb

3/1/2021
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.

Duration:00:18:53

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098 - What makes us Queer w/Crystal

2/25/2021
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.

Duration:01:07:26

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097 Segment Movies with Matt

2/22/2021
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.

Duration:00:16:56

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097 Gay and Rugby w/Devin Ibanez and Nick Heath

2/18/2021
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.

Duration:01:16:05

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096 Segment #HTPTop5 - Queer Icons w/Adam Zmith

2/15/2021
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.

Duration:00:14:34

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

2/11/2021
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.

Duration:00:53:07

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095 Segment Agony Ash w/Jordan Webb

2/8/2021
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.

Duration:00:14:53