No Straight Answers

Xavier just turned 28, so in this episode he shares 28 life lessons he’s learned so far — from backing yourself and chasing big dreams to dealing with criticism, staying in your own lane, and remembering to actually live life along the way. It’s an honest, funny conversation about growing up, figuring things out, and the mindset shifts that have shaped how he approaches life and work.

From beige guys and maximalists to golden retrievers and black cats, we dive headfirst into the unofficial taxonomy of gay personalities. Expect discussions on gay math, chronic lateness, gay panic, and the oddly specific logic that governs our daily lives. Lighthearted, chaotic, and slightly too relatable A chaotic episode in every sense.

Some of us survived school purely because of English and art teachers. In this episode, we unpack the universal (and deeply gay) experience of being that student — the one English teachers adored, art rooms felt safer than playgrounds, and school camps were genuinely terrifying. From unspoken allyship and teachers who quietly went out of their way to protect us, to bunk-bed anxiety, sport class dr...

In this episode, we unpack the idea of “living your best life”. what it actually means, who it’s really for, and whether it’s making us happier or just busier. We talk about freedom after hiding parts of yourself, why best life energy can feel loud for some and quiet for others, and how it shifts across seasons, careers and confidence levels. From productivity guilt and the discomfort of rest, to...

In this episode, we break down the classification system of gays… from twinks, bears, wolves and daddies to gym guys, interior design guys, therapist guys and chaos gays. We talk about why these categories exist, how people end up being labelled a “type” without asking, and why you never fully escape the one you get assigned. We also get into the difference between being a girls guy and a gay guy,...

Season Two of No Straight Answers kicks off with an honest conversation about identity, growth, and what it really means to outgrow the version of yourself everyone expects you to be. In this episode, we unpack the idea that becoming yourself is not about adding more. It is about letting go. From unlearning old roles and masks, to reconnecting with the person you were before the world told you who...

In this episode, we sit down during Pride Month to unpack what pride actually means to us on a personal level. From coming out versus truly feeling proud, to belonging, confidence, performative allyship, and navigating a world that wasn’t built with queer people in mind, this is an honest, vulnerable conversation about identity, growth, and choosing joy. We reflect on our first Pride experiences,...

In this episode, Jude and Xavier dive into the topic everyone always asks about: coming out. Not just the “big announcement,” but the entire coming out journey, including the confusion, the fear, the build up, the aftermath and all the queer experiences that happen long before anyone says the words out loud. Jude and Xavier talk honestly about identity, denial, internalised homophobia, being outed...

This week, Jude clears his name… or at least tries to . After an unexpected turn on a Nine News interview, we unpack how a simple PR brief spiralled into national-TV claims of loneliness, ChatGPT dependency, and Jude walking into a bar alone. From the first rule of improv (“yes, and…”), to Disney princess alter-egos, to witches, spells, and psychic moments at Heathrow.  This episode is pure chaos...

This week, it’s Xavier’s turn in the hot seat. Jude interviews Xavier about the moments, memories and experiences that shaped who he is today, from growing up between New York and Perth to starting a business and figuring out his identity along the way. We talk introversion vs. extroversion, self-growth, pop culture comfort shows, and... the collarbone thing.

In this episode, Xavier turns the mic on Jude for a deep dive into his story. From breaking school rules to building a life that feels right, Jude opens up about the moments that shaped who he is and how he sees the world. They talk childhood chaos, family, drive, identity, and what it means to make your own path when the straight one never fit. It’s honest, funny, and a reminder that figuring it...

Welcome to the very first episode of No Straight Answers with Jude and Xavier, figuring life out one conversation at a time. In this debut, they open up about the meaning behind the name, the chaos of recording their pilot, and what it really means to follow a path that isn’t linear. From mismatched studio chairs to breaking toes and breaking norms, Jude and Xavier dive into life, careers, relatio...