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Closet Confessions

Candice Brathwaite & Coco Sarel

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Got something to confess sis…? Good job because author and journalist, Candice Brathwaite, and actress and online personality, Coco Sarel, are inviting you into their closet of confession to drop their truths, and yours… Come and confess to us cousins, it’s *totally* anonymous and there’s nothing off-limits. Send in your secrets: https://forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Oh, and don’t forget - what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet… This podcast has been produced by Astrid Productions. Hos ...
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Welcome to Confessions of a Closet Romantic, a sweet and sexy show highlighting the smartest, most engaging romantic stories on the big and small screen — sometimes books— that share a common takeaway. I'm a writer, former film student and book reviewer who has loved romance forever — those hopeful, heartwarming and dramatic stories about sex, romance, connection and love. I've always felt shamed for loving this genre, but not anymore! Every two weeks, I'll be your ridiculously enthusiastic, ...
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Join Mattie Westbrouck as they dive into Closet Talk, where each week they’ll share their intimate personal experiences with growing up, coming out, and embracing their identity. From sharing stories about being closeted in middle school, to mental health struggles in high school, to unpacking the queer experience with guest co-hosts, Mattie creates a space for the community to feel seen.
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I'm a J Lo fangirl from way back, and even though the title of her narrative concept film based on the album of the same name seemed ridiculously self-absorbed, I got completely transported by it anyway, because...J Lo. It's not just the story of her second chance romance with the person she never stopped loving, and has reunited with over the age …
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This cousin is wrestling with her mum’s new boyfriend with a 27-year age gap. Candice and Sarel offer their thoughts on whether we worry about our parents too much and the dream of being a wealthy older woman. We’re going on tour! Come see us in Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.com Follow the show on Instagram…
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I have the sweetest hangover that I don't want to get over. My first ever visit with my long-distance sweetie was amazing, he's already gone home, and we're already planning our next visit. I'm exhausted, but in the very best way, so I bring you a replay of my second chance romance episode, which I created a little over a year ago after I got on da…
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Sarel makes it clear the type of person she finds the most annoying and Candice is reminding us why we’re not owed any information about… anyone. The girls discuss why you must be shameless in life, why they’re sick of the public villainising women’s sexuality and they advise a cousin who’s been told to teach their young son about shame. We’re goin…
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This confession is a story of identity, secrecy and the ultimate betrayal. The question is, does this daughter tell her mum what she’s discovered? We’re going on tour! Come see us in Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.com Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspod If you have a confession you need to get…
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Candice reveals why she’s done auditioning and Sarel declares her love and utmost need to have her own space on holiday. The girls wonder why Rishi Sunak is acting like a reality TV star, why they’re put off by things that have too much hype and help a cousin who’s deciding whether to drop out of uni for a dream job. We’re going on tour! Come see u…
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Scott is back on Closet Talk this week to compete with Carter for most guest appearances! Scott and Mattie read and react to weird Reddit confessions and unpack Scott’s first kiss, injecting milk into your ex’s mattress, hooking up with YouTubers, Scott’s biggest first date red flags, Mattie and Scott do a practice first date (Mattie has never been…
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I'm meeting my LDR sweetie for the first time this week, after more than a year of online dating, and excited doesn't begin to cover it. Humans are spread out all over the globe yet hyper connected, so many of us will experience a long distance romance at some point in our lives. LDRs are thrilling and intensely romantic, but can also leave you ope…
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Warning cousins, this one’s gag-city. Candice and Sarel share their thoughts (and gags) about this creative cousin and their petty revenge… We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.com Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspod If you have a confession you need to ge…
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Sarel announces her dream to swap the closet for a HBCU which leads her and Candice into a reminder of exactly who is NOT invited to the cookout… They also discuss the dire state of the UK’s black education before dealing with a confessed cousin who is battling with the green-eyed monster. We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and …
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Marc Sebastian joins Mattie today for his first interview since returning from the infamous 9-month long cruise currently sailing around the world. He unpacks what the Drake Passage actually feels like, stealing a piece of Antarctic iceberg, dead bodies in the walk-in freezer, and getting kicked out of the members-only Pinnacle lounge. Mattie and M…
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This confession sends the microphones flying and cameras spinning in maybe the CRAZIEST story we’ve had in the closet. This week’s cousin loves her husband, even though he makes zero effort in and out of the bedroom. Now she’s questioning everything after he gave her the WORST Valentine’s gift ever… Check out the National Aids Trust for support. We…
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This week in the Closet, Candice and Sarel are discussing ghosting their PTs and what the streets are saying about the Royal Family drama. Candice talks about the complex nature of the fitness community, Sarel is wondering where the heck Kate Middleton is (p.s. this was recorded before the retouching drama) and the girls are wondering if the French…
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This week, Zolita is finally on Closet Talk to do a deep-dive review on some of her most iconic queer music videos!! Mattie and Zolita give their 4-word reviews of each music video, talk about gay pottery crushes, how Zolita got into witchcraft, why Mattie and their high school girlfriend had to ask guys to prom, and so much more! Mattie: YouTube /…
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I'm a classic film nut, and there's no better example of overblown, dramatic and romantic Hollywood storytelling than the movie Black Narcissus, starring Deborah Kerr. Based on the 1930s Rumer Godden novel, it’s a story that shows how women throughout history have so often buried themselves in service to others as they sublimate their own feelings …
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Is it jealousy or is it control? This week's bonus confession comes from a cousin who isn’t happy with her best friend’s behaviour. Candice and Sarel offer their advice on whether she needs a reality check or to dump her. We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.com Follow t…
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In the closet this week, Candice and Sarel review Usher’s Superbowl Half Time show, there is an EXTREMELY controversial confession from Candice about Queen B and Sarel proposes a new tax for the men of the world. Plus, Candice has a theory about a certain energy drink’s effect on her late father, Sarel explains why she isn’t talking about weight lo…
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This week on Closet Talk, Mattie and Alissa Butt finally meet and discover that they might actually be new best friends?! They get a tarot card reading from energy reader Tovah Avigail (@tovahavigail), who has a LOT to say about new beginnings after heartbreak, Alissa’s future career path, if Mattie wants to start a family, and so much more! Mattie…
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This confession is one of the wildest sexcapades we have had on the podcast so far, with a political twist: so strap in for the ride. We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.com Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspod If you have a confession you need to get off …
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If you’re driving, then park your car for this one cousins, because season 5 has TRULY begun. In the closet this week, Candice and Sarel explain why they nearly didn’t come back for this season, they question why the common blind spot for Black women is… men and Candice shares her theory about cross-cultural relationships. Plus, our listener confes…
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Carter took over my podcast this week... and I had no choice but to go along with it. He insisted that he was me - so I had to pretend to be him. How well does Carter know the story of Mattie's first kiss? What's Carter's current hyperfixation? What's Mattie's beige flag? And will Mattie ever get their show back?? Mattie: YouTube / IG / TikTok Cart…
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In this episode, I'm joined by my romance friend Mariah to gush, giggle, get deep and then frothy again about the Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, directed by Greta Gerwig. It was the most mega of mega movie hits last year, now Oscar nominated in many categories, and well deserved. It's been a long time since a movie has made …
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In our Cousin Confession this week, we have a 28-year-old woman who is thinking of giving up her entire marriage because she’s wondering what could have been… did we mention her husband is 55? Plus, the girls share a lowdown of what to expect on their upcoming tour. We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tic…
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This week in the Closet, Candice shares her beef with the latest Apple gadget and Sarel reveals why she won’t even queue for Beyoncé. The girls discuss whether kids should be allowed on the internet, the fear of being abducted via MSN, and a horrifying story that instils fear of any man in you. Additionally, Candice explains why Pinterest is the be…
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This week, Amy joins me for RATING DATING APP BIOS: Part 2. We decide if the anonymous bios were written by a queer woman or a straight man, talk about hooking up with your friends, finding a sugar daddy, FUTCH night, and so much more. Mattie: YouTube / IG / TikTok Amy: IG / TikTok Produced by @pyb For sponsorships/partnerships, email contact@pasty…
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A cousin has come into some serious money and is wondering whether to tell her family or… cut them out and run away with it all! Candice and Sarel talk about why you need to trust your gut, how families can turn ugly when someone finds riches and why not sharing the wealth can be a perfect lesson in financial health. We’re going on tour! Come see u…
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It's season 5, baby! Candice and Sarel reopen the closet for more confessions and chaos. The girls recap what went down during their off-season break, their plans to escape the country to avoid the sketch comedy group also known as 'our government,' and a much-needed recap of The Grammys and all the mess surrounding it. We’re going on tour! Come se…
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This week, Mattie gets a crash course on reality TV from Love Island star Kyra Green! They react to some of TV's most insane moments, from Kim K losing an earring in the ocean to a watermelon challenge gone horribly wrong. Can Mattie name every Kardashian? (no... and it's painful) Mattie: YouTube / IG / TikTok Kyra: IG / TikTok Produced by @pyb For…
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My favorite shows, books or movies feature women over the age of 40 finding sensuality, romance and connections of whatever type they desire. Unfortunately, society likes to pretend that women — especially older women —don't have desires. There aren't many examples of sexy fearless aging in Hollywood once you get beyond the Book Club and Nancy Meye…
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This week, we're painting MYSTERY PICTURES! Mal Glowenke joins Mattie on the show to paint secret pictures to reveal at the end of the episode. During the paint-and-sip they talk about Craigslist dates, Mattie looking up girls kissing on their sister's Kindle, dating your boss, why realizing you're gay feels like becoming Spiderman, and so much mor…
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This week, Jesse Sullivan joins Mattie to play What’s in the Box? and guess the identity of random substances while blindfolded. They talk about Mattie peeing themselves on a first date, how Jesse proposed to Francesca, who would win on Survivor, and so much more! Mattie: YouTube/ IG / TikTok Jesse: IG / TikTok For sponsorships/partnerships, email …
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I'm one of the last remaining people on planet earth to see this amazing movie, and it still managed to surprise me, even after all the hype. I love Greta Gerwig, I love her courage in telling a story about feminism and patriarchy using Bazooka pink, candy colors and a beloved, if stereotypical, doll. And I love Barbie even more now after learning …
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This week, Mal Wright from the Queer Ultimatum is here on Closet Talk to give their wise advice on relationships and how trippy it is to watch yourself date on reality TV. Mattie and Mal talk about becoming a casting director, how they would be as parents, Disney characters on LSD, the difference between talking and dating, why they hate making the…
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It’s Blue Monday, so to raise your spirits we’ve got a very special listener confession that will have you screaming. This cousin has a controversial opinion about shaving your private parts which leaves Candice and Sarel in bits, discussing why some men prefer a clean-shaven partner and ultimately why you gotta do you… Follow the show on Instagram…
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This week, Mattie ranks each month of 2023 in order of worst to best, and talks about the growth, heartbreak, love, friendship fall-outs, and peace they felt over the course of the year. Mattie: IG / TikTok / YouTube For sponsorships/partnerships, email contact@pastyourbedtime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Gracin and Mattie sit down on the podcast this week to give their hot takes on a topic they both consider themselves experts in: gay fashion. They debate if tiny colored sunglasses are queer-coded, how their fashion style changes when they go back to their hometown, talk about if they’ve ever love-bombed before, Gracin’s experience coming out, and……
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The listener confession this week is from a cousin who after putting everything into her family feels completely lost as her children have got older. Candice and Sarel are here to remind you that it’s NEVER too late and offer a step-by-step plan to get your life back on track in middle age. They discuss when you can expect your second Saturn Return…
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Is this an episode of Closet Confessions or Sarel’s therapy session? Kicking off the new year, Candice and Sarel are talking about how to bring discipline into your life so you can have the 2024 you deserve. The girls discuss why you need to look outward to better understand yourself, how your Saturn Return is messing up your life in more ways than…
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Asher Lieberman aka @ stinkyasher is on the podcast this week!! Asher and Mattie do a spinoff of some of Asher’s most popular Tiktoks by taking turns impersonating characters you meet in everyday life… like “that friend who always has a traumatic hamster story”. They debate who would survive in the Hunger Games, Asher auditioning for Survivor, and …
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It’s listener confession time and this week’s cousin is wondering when and how to cut off the drama after a bereavement. Candice shares her experience of family management after the will is read and Sarel gives some crucial financial advice as the conversation covers the most important thing your parents can leave you, subconscious cravings for dra…
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Merry Christmas cousins! In this festive episode, Candice and Sarel talk about why we need to stop idolising celebrities, why the simple pleasures are what they’re most grateful for and why they seriously relate to Rudolph as an outsider. Plus, we’ve got THREE cousin confessions about a rare happy ending, a hilarious revenge story and a cousin who …
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This week, Liv Pearsall on the show to tell the truth about what it was like living with Mattie and Carter! Liv and Mattie play the ROOMMATE TEST to find out who the best roommate was, unpack what it was like living with Cater’s life-size Pennywise, how Liv mediated Mattie and Carter’s arguments, and reveal who was the cleanest, who partied the mos…
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It’s almost Christmas so this week we have three different cousins needing some festive advice because none of us are safe from our own family! Sarel and Candice discuss working on your inner child, what is the line when it comes to disrespecting family and the unexpected twists of turns of promising to love someone for better or worse. Follow the …
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Candice and Sarel are back in the closet and on the agenda today: what that annoying beeping in the background really means, why Sarel hates pinky nails, men with penises at both ends of the size spectrums, what the scariest type of man is, the double standards when it comes to religion and why gospel music is the BEST type of music. Plus, a listen…
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Eva is finally on the show!! This week, Mattie and guest Eva Cudmore reveal all of their "firsts" - from their first kiss, to their first date, to their first heartbreak, to the first text they sent this morning. Mattie: IG / TikTok / YouTube Eva: IG / TikTok For sponsorships/partnerships, email contact@pastyourbedtime.com Learn more about your ad …
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It's a holiday miracle: I've finally watched one of the most perfect Hallmark holiday movies I've ever seen, with stellar writing, directing, editing, and acting. The story is heartfelt, it has relatable stakes, it's romantic and touching and funny: everything a holiday movie should be. Not surprisingly, it's inspired by one of my favorite romcoms …
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For the first time ever Sarel is left gagging as she spills the tea with this week's cousin confession. An 18-year-old cousin has just realised she wants to end her relationship and Sarel and Candice are here to revel in the planning and preparations for a sneaky exit… The conversation covers self-worth, low libidos and a full recital of our fave B…
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Candice’s confession about being a mess and Sarel’s confession about her simpiness turns into a deep conversation about how we surround ourselves with people who don’t believe in us… a normal day in the closet! The girls discuss why being a simp can make your relationships become a legacy, how to stop getting your value from someone else and a cous…
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This week, Mattie and special guest Georgia Bridgers swipe right or left on anonymous dating app bios... with a twist. They have to guess if the bio was written by a straight man or a queer woman. They also reveal their Spotify Wrapped top 5 artists, talk about when they first said "I love you" to their girlfriends, unpack why Mattie is such iVirgo…
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It’s a BIG day for Sarel as her new show ‘Smothered’ comes out on Sky Comedy today (7th December)! Make sure you support our girl and watch ASAP. Before this week's listener confession, we have a hopeful note from a cousin reminding Sarel and Candice that not all cousins are in the trenches and as Candice says ‘Good doesn’t have great PR’. BUT, thi…
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