Homophilia

Live from the London Podcast Festival, Dave and Matt are joined by rock star Martin Rossiter, comedian Kayleigh Llewellyn, and writer Brian J. Moylan to dish on Real Housewives updates, Ben and Arthur (and other trash classics), favorite childhood films, and relationship origin stories. Plus, Brian tells his saddest R-rated story about trying to get laid in the UK.

Writer and humorist Jill Gutowitz joins Matt and Dave to discuss the ‘step on me’ energy of Big Little Lies, getting emotional after a Wild Rose viewing, and pushing past the reductive nature of dating apps. Plus, reconciling different takes on Taylor Swift with her girlfriend, re-teaching herself how to get excited about being in a relationship, and powering through panic attacks at 30,000 feet.

Actor/director Robin Lord Taylor joins Matt and Dave to talk about being inspired by Tim Curry and Clue, Joni Mitchell sightings, freaking out at a Madonna show with best pal Billy Eichner, and meeting his husband on a Frito-Lay commercial audition. Plus, growing up in a liberal subset of Iowa, theater as a therapeutic escape, the most life-changing elements of working on Gotham, and much more.  ...

Youtuber, comedian, & actor/director Brandon Rogers joins Matt and Dave to chat about screening his own films in high school, the agony of retail culture, blowing up on Vine (without being credited), making genuine friends and family in the YouTube community, and being inspired by Joan Rivers to say “yes.” Plus, flirty Instagram DMs, coming out without judgment, living for constructive feedback, a...

Actress Shakina Nayfack (Manifest Pussy, Transparent) joins Matt and Dave to talk about revisiting Rent as an adult, table reading for Difficult People, and challenging the conversation surrounding body parts. Plus, Shakina’s incredible first date with her boyfriend, bringing her own perspective to Transparent's Musicale Finale, and learning how to treat spiritual life as a key to mental health.

Netflix’s Jarett Wieselman joins Dave and Matt to discuss a visit to Austin City Limits, embracing the label #mediagay, heading the lifestyle section at In Touch at the age of 26, and accidentally outing his own dad as a kid. Plus, reality tv as a first foray into understanding gayness, looking to date someone with a dog, and how coming out to a girlfriend can bolster the friendship.

Activist, producer, and author Jacob Tobia (Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story) joins Matt and Dave to talk about the complexities of sexual liberation, overcoming externally programmed desires, pushing into the nuances of trans identity, and more. Also: why gender-nonconformity is basically one big Lava Game, the power of “sissy” as a uniting label, creating spaces to heal gender-based trauma, and t...

Singer-songwriter Mary Lambert joins Dave and Matt to talk about Paula Cole and Tori Amos influences, living without a sense of smell, favorite wines and wineries, and learning to improvise musically at an early age. Plus, healing and caring through music, auditioning church communities, meeting her partner on Tinder, and future family plans.     Check out Mary’s new album Grief Creature here.

Writer, comedian, and podcaster H. Alan Scott (You’re Making It Worse podcast) joins Matt and Dave to talk about obsessing over Gayle King, forced merriment, drag persona Sadie Pines, and why Mormon baptisms are the hottest. Plus, converting to Judaism, looking to traumatic touchstones for perspective, getting robbed in Berlin, and H. Alan’s new film Latter Day Jew.       This episode is sponsored...

Comedian and ultimate friend of the show Joel Kim Booster joins Matt and Dave to talk about where you can catch the rest of Sunnyside, personal trainer drama, and the relationship fallout from his last appearance. Plus, finding satisfaction with throupling, spinning orgies out of thin air, overcoming individualized loneliness, being attracted to your therapist.   Check out Joel's new podcast Urgen...

Actor and comedian Drew Droege joins Dave and Matt to chat about who he’s playing in Justin Sayre’s camp-horror soap opera Ravenswood Manor, why everyone should see Parasite over Joker, Drag Race challenge ambitions, and why “manufactured” really means “boring.” Later, Drew talks about navigating Scruff, enjoying living single, and his solo show Happy Birthday Doug.   This episode is sponsored by...

Writer and performer Shantira Jackson joins Matt and Dave to talk about Airplane Repo, newscasting in Florida, best bits from A Black Lady Sketch Show, and Shantira’s early improv days. Plus, writing for Busy Tonight, connecting romantically over poetry, Banana Republic secret tricks, and being a good bunny stepmom.

MTV Music Video Award nominated music video director (and Matt’s ex!) Dano Cerny joins Dave and Matt to talk about working with The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Sia and more, his evolution as a filmmaker, and the music videos that inspired him. Also, growing up a child actor, tales from the VMA red carpet, and Dano’s love-hate relationship with his boyfriend’s cat. Plus, Dano and Matt recount their roman...

Actor and comedian Travis Coles (David Makes Man) joins Matt and Dave to chat about watching every episode of Riverdale, top musicals, and all things Jurassic Park. Then, they get into the latest Willow album, Travis’s Spotify search history, and EVERYTHING about their experiences working with Oprah. Plus, Catholic school guilt, looking for a way to feel seen, and coming out (accidentally).

On this Mo’Mophilia, Nia Clark joins Matt & Dave to discuss her work as a National LGBTQ+ Mentor for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America Organization. She shares about her journey through foster care, taking autonomy over her body as a trans youth, and viewing people holistically. Then, ally Morgan Walsh explains her role in Gender Nation - a non profit 501c3 she co-founded with Keiko Feld...

Actor Tuc Watkins sits down with Dave and Matt to talk about working on the spectacular 50th anniversary revival of The Boys in the Band and the upcoming movie, his first ever speaking roles on Growing Pains and Saved by the Bell, and taking the focus off himself as a dad. Plus, coming out on the Marie Osmond show, the perfect LA Tinder date, and breaking the “one actor per family” rule with his b...

Screenwriters Hannah Pearl Utt and Jen Tullock join Matt and Dave to discuss writing, directing and starring in their new film “Before You Know It,” being raised in fringe communities, and the process of casting co-stars Judith Light and Mandy Patinkin. Plus, perfectly made movies about love, where Hannah and Jen draw their inspiration, emulating “All About Eve,” Sundance romances, and coming out...

The brilliant comic Erin Foley joins Matt and Dave to talk about why gay cruises are the best crowds, fav couples on Bachelor in Paradise, and her new comedy album “Deep Dive.” Plus, the first joke she told onstage, being in a relationship that makes her want to be the best version of herself, the awkwardness of coming out to a Catholic family, and finding her own personal church in the world of s...

The very charismatic stand-up comedian and writer Dewayne Perkins talks with Matt & Dave this week about forcing himself to become a morning person, his first-ever acting jobs, and the incredibly strange timing of getting his writing gig on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Plus loving Ariana Grande before she was huge, getting fashion dissed and turning off his fandom, finding what works in a LDR, and the most...

Actors, improv performers, and podcast hosts Oscar Montoya and Tony Rodriguez join Matt & Dave for this week’s Homophilia! They talk about what’s on their playlists right now, dancing or sitting at concerts, and the attractiveness of Rick Moranis. Oscar divulges about his Are You The One crush, Tony shares his realizations on dating, and what they present on dating apps. Also #HiImTrash, Tinder vs...

First, Roz Drezfalez joins to talk about her new podcast GHOSTED! - which is all about, you guessed it, ghosts! They discuss her own experiences, the difference between a ghost and a succubus, and the fun in believing anything is possible. Plus, they talk Drag Race, Real Housewives, and Lisa Rinna's hustle.  Then, author and professor Alexander Chee joins Matt & Dave to discuss his book, HOW TO WR...

Performer and writer Chris Kelly (The Other Two) talks with Matt & Dave this week - discussing sleeping habits, Heidi Rose Robbins the beauty of astrology, and strange psychic readings. Plus male friendships on Love Island and R.I.P Xtuber Josh. Chris shares some background on Justin Theroux’s apartment in The Other Two, the Instagay community’s response to the show, his meet-cute with his boyfrie...

This is a double-interview episode! First, producer and SVP of Music for KIDZ BOP Michael Anderson stops by to talk with Matt and Dave on this week’s Homophilia. They discuss predicting charts, laundering gayness, Judge Judy, and the Kidz Bop tour. He also shares about his relationship with his husband of 15 years, and how they met in an AOL chat room. Then actor and Broadway prodigy Daisy Eagan j...

Actor, interior designer, and painter Mark Patton joins Matt on this week’s Homophilia to discuss his role in the new documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street exploring the homoerotic Nightmare on Elm Street 2. They discuss his wonderful relationship with costar Robert Rusler, being gay in Hollywood in the 80s, and how he related to his character Jesse. They also talk about his life i...

Actor and #1 Helen Hunt fan Scott Evans joins Matt and Dave this week to talk about onscreen nudity, filming the first daytime soap sex scene, his love of short guys and the movie Twister! Plus, Abercrombie bags on his NYU wall, middle + high school girlfriends, and being in his first year-long relationship.  This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: HOMO) and Away (www.aw...