Matt Simono and Nick Hill are here to talk lightheartedly about a random assortment of topics pertinent to modern society...well...sort of. Using their vast amount of knowledge and research abilities, Matt and Nick will provide the most up to date facts on topics you really didn't want to learn about. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-115090442 iTunes: https://pcr.apple.com/id1235959202 Google Play: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusi ...
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
United Adworkers is Milwaukee’s very own fellowship of advertising enthusiasts. Creatives, executives, directors, producers — anyone interested in the fine art of propaganda is welcome. Not gainfully employed? No problem. Whether you’re developing, transitioning or transplanting your talents, we’re here — we exist — to help you succeed.
Welcome to the Northern Rugby Podcast, hosted by Darren Beck & Pete Newbigin. The guys chat with current and ex professionals as well as business leaders involved within the rugby world. We cover all topics, from player histories and their journeys in the game, the development of rugby at all levels, current news and developments, to how rugby professionals transition away from the game and into a full time career post retirement. We're made by rugby fans, looking to give insight into this w ...
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
098 - What makes us Queer w/Crystal
1:07:26
1:07:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:26
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. …
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
H
Honest To Pod


1
097 Gay and Rugby w/Devin Ibanez and Nick Heath
1:16:05
1:16:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:05
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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
H
Honest To Pod


1
096 Segment #HTPTop5 - Queer Icons w/Adam Zmith
14:34
14:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:34
Adam Zmith is back to rank his #HTPTop5 Queer Icons with Ash and Matt for LGBT Histroy Month See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
096 - LGBTQ History w/ Adam Zmith from The Log Books Podcast
53:07
53:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:07
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jordan stays with us to discuss dating in lockdown and what do you do if your vegan friend throws all your meat away See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
095 - Drag w/ Asstina Mandella and Sexual Violence and Sexual Awareness Week with Jordan and Bryan
1:01:47
1:01:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:47
We have a jam packed episode. FIRST we chat with Rupaul's Drag Race UK Superstar Asstina Mandela on Drag, growing up in Essex and POOP. Then we bring back Jordan Webb, our first ever guest from episode 61 and find out how the last year has been. He even brought along Bryan who was inspired by the episode to open up about his experiences of sexual v…
H
Honest To Pod


1
094 Segment - Movies With Matt "The First Wives Club"
14:10
14:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:10
Sticking with the theme of Strong Women, Matt rates the movie "The First Wives Club". It might be a bit more woke than we thought. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
094 - The Inauguration, Gender Roles and Free School Meals
53:33
53:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:33
Ash and Matt discuss the highs and lows of the Inauguration, gender roles and why kids should NOT be left to go hungry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is our First #HTPTop5 segment where Ash and Matt rank their top 5 RuPaul's Drag Race Queen's to see who's list comes out on top! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
093 - US Politics w/ PA Rep. Brian Sims
1:00:23
1:00:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:23
This week Ash and Matt are joined by prominent Civil Rights Lawyer and Pennsylvania Representative Brian Sims. He tells us about coming out to his college football team, learning from our mistakes and why he is looking forward to the new administration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
Honest To Pod - Segment! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AGONY AUNT ASH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ash is infamous for giving the worst advice, so listen up - he is here to talk you through any situation whether you want it or not. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
092 - Religion and Sexuality w/ Our John Henry
1:07:29
1:07:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:29
This week Ash and Matt are joined by John Henry - a fellow gay rugby player, who is also a man of the cloth. John joins us to talk us through his unique story of growing up in Northern Ireland and secretly going to church. Listen to how his faith then grew to be a vocational aspiration and how he managed to find solace in his faith AND his sexualit…
Honest To Pod - Segment! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MOVIES WITH MATT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Infamous movie avoider Matt watches a film suggested by the podlettes in an effort to watch more films AND see how woke films are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
091 - SEASON 4 & New Year, New Show - New Me??
1:08:54
1:08:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:54
Ash and Matt are back with Season 4 - :O This week Ash and Matt kick off the new year (and new season) thinking about ways they can look to improve things in their life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ash and Matt get together for some festive friendly funtimes. Christmas films/music/food - we have the covered :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is a HTP Replay: Ash and Matt have selected this episode as one of their favourites of the year. Why not give it a listen and let us know what you think? Do you have an episode you thought was the best? Send us a DM in insta :) NEVER HAVE I EVER - Said no-one, ever... Ash & Matt pop open the wine this week and decide to play never have I ever.…
This is a HTP Replay: Ash and Matt have selected this episode as one of their favourites of the year. Why not give it a listen and let us know what you think? Do you have an episode you thought was the best? Send us a DM in insta :) Welcome back to Honest To Pod - and what an amazing first episode this is. For the first time ever Ash & Matt are joi…
This is a HTP Replay: Ash and Matt have selected this episode as one of their favourites of the year. Why not give it a listen and let us know what you think? Do you have an episode you thought was the best? Send us a DM in insta :) This week, Ash & Matt are joined by Jon Gordon - the oldest 3o+ year old known alive. When he is not not using moistu…
This is a HTP Replay: Ash and Matt have selected this episode as one of their favourites of the year. Why not give it a listen and let us know what you think? Do you have an episode you thought was the best? Send us a DM in insta :) Bippidty boppidy boo... Ash and Matt roll the sleeves up to talk about Men's Rights. Following a short documentary on…
This is a HTP Replay: Ash and Matt have selected this episode as one of their favourites of the year. Why not give it a listen and let us know what you think? Do you have an episode you thought was the best? Send us a DM in insta :) This week the two gays give you podcast listeners a run down of essential skin care routines before talking about Qua…
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 11 - Jimmy Gopperth
1:03:04
1:03:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:04
Darren chats to Premiership Rugby legend Jimmy Gopperth, who has had spells in Super Rugby, Premiership Rugby and the Pro14 as well. After representing the Hurricanes and the Blues in Super Rugby and earning honours for the New Zealand U21's & Junior All Blacks, Jimmy moved to the North East with Newcastle Falcons, being the league top scorer in 3 …
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 10 - Mathew Tait
1:02:03
1:02:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:03
Darren chats to former Newcastle Falcons, Sale Sharks & Leicester Tigers man Mathew Tait. Tait became a sensation when he broke on the scene in 2004, becoming England's 2nd youngest capped player since WW2 when he was selected against the Welsh in the 2005 6 Nations. After an infamous debut where he was outshone by the mercurial Gavin Henson, he re…
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 9 - Ally Hogg
1:00:21
1:00:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:21
Darren & Pete chat with former Scotland, Edinburgh Rugby & Newcastle Falcons Number 8 Ally Hogg. Ally represented Scotland 48 times during his career and also racked up 257 career club appearances, scoring 42 tries in total. We talk to Ally about getting started in rugby with Edinburgh, breaking into the Scotland team in 2004 at 21 years old, being…
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 8 - Matt Thompson
1:05:45
1:05:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:45
Darren (no Pete this week) chats with Newcastle Falcons most capped Hooker Matt Thompson. Matt talks us through what it was like joining the Newcastle Falcons academy at a time when his Father Dave Thompson had just purchased the club. We discuss Matt's early years at the Falcons, including his debut in a heavy defeat down in Newport in the Heineke…
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 7 - Tom May
1:04:13
1:04:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:13
Darren & Pete chat with Newcastle Falcons Legend Tom May. Tom is the Falcons record appearance holder as well as their record try scorer, and also represented Northampton Saints and London Welsh in the Premiership, as well as a spell with Toulon in France. We chat through how Tom ended up at the Falcons and the role he played in helping them to win…
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 6 - Tim Visser
1:02:40
1:02:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:40
Darren & Pete chat with former Newcastle Falcons, Edinburgh Rugby & Harlequins winger Tim Visser. The Flying Dutchman was also a Scotland International, amassing over 30 caps and also representing the Barbarians in a 2011 victory over England. Tim talks us through what it was like moving to the North East as a young, naive import from Holland. He a…
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 5 - Mike McCarthy
54:58
54:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:58
Darren & Pete chat with former Wasps, Connacht, Newcastle Falcons & Leinster man Mike McCarthy about his long and succesful career in rugby. Mike talks us through breaking through in a star studded Wasps side coached by Warren Gatland, before moving across the water to Connacht for the promise of more regular playing time. He soon heads back across…
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 4 - Jamie Noon
1:08:36
1:08:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:36
Darren (no Pete this week) chats with Newcastle Falcons legend Jamie Noon about his impressive career. Jamie talks me through breaking through to the Falcons first team and feeling like an imposter while doing so, how Inga the Winger helped him settle into the squad, and how important that Tetley's Bitter Cup Final was to him. We also hear about Ja…
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 3 - Nick Civetta
47:59
47:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:59
Darren & Pete chat with USA International Nick Civetta about his rugby career so far and the development of rugby in the USA. Nick chats to the guys about starting to play rugby in his college days after being a late-comer to the game, and dropping everything to go and chase the rugby dream in Italy. That dream then led him over the England with th…
H
Honest To Pod


1
090 - Life, Love and Learnings - Q&A
1:43:33
1:43:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:43:33
The last episode of the season and Ash and Matt reflect on the times gone by. :) Tune in - laugh and love :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 2 - Matt Burke
51:13
51:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:13
Darren & Pete chat with Aussie hero Matt Burke about his legendary career. Matt talks the guys through the shock of turning professional in the mid nineties and how he ended up with the New South Wales Waratahs. He also tells us about his World Cup experiences; from being young and impressionable in South Africa 1995, to a record haul of 25 points …
H
Honest To Pod


1
089 - Queer Cybersecurity with Craig Terron & more
1:18:14
1:18:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:14
This week Ash & Matt are joined by a friend, Craig Terron, who is here to talk about a research project he was involved with at work: Titled Online Surveillance, Censorship, and Discrimination for LGTQIA+ Community Worldwide. It is a crazy interesting document that looks at how using apps like Grindr & Her are potentially really unsafe and specific…
T
The Northern Rugby Podcast


1
The Northern Rugby Podcast - Episode 1 - Ollie Stedman
53:52
53:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:52
Darren & Pete chat to Ollie Stedman, ex Leeds/Yorkshire Carnegie, Newcastle Falcons, London Welsh, Doncaster Knights & Ealing Trailfinders Number 8 about his life in rugby so far. Ollie takes us through his time as a young man coming through the Carnegie academy, and being part of an England U20 setup which included British & Irish Lions superstars…
H
Honest To Pod


1
088 - Night Bus Fails, Couples & compromise and Ash's little mound
1:01:43
1:01:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:43
Ash and Matt and ash's spot, talk about couples and how things might work in an unbalanced income scenario. But first, they tell the horror of night buses. Join in this week for fun fun fun :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
087 - Never Have I Ever: Got Drunk during a podcast recording
1:04:13
1:04:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:13
NEVER HAVE I EVER - Said no-one, ever - 🍻 Ash & Matt pop open the wine this week and decide to play never have I ever. Join in for some tipsy lolly lols and the two go through some school food, dodgy dealings, food snatchers and BMI - just another week of corona-living. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
H
Honest To Pod


1
086 - Rugby & Transphobia, Flying Back to London & Job Hunting
1:06:33
1:06:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:33
Just like the Janet Jackson song, Ash & Matt are Together Again.... talking sport like the lads... only really talking about Rugby's strange plans to be super transphobic... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
085 - The Glee Curse, Mental Health & Being At Home & More
1:29:08
1:29:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:29:08
Ash and Matt connect this week to talk about all things happening. Ash opens up and talks about his recent struggles with mental health, the isolation he is feeling and taking Matt's advice of using the pod as a form of therapy. (It did help). The guys also catch up on Naya Rivera, the curse of Glee show & the tension of living at home with parents…
H
Honest To Pod


1
084 - Conversion Therapy, Boy Erased , Secret Hitler & President West
1:15:13
1:15:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:15:13
howdy ho! Episode 84 sees Ash and Matt respond to the CRRRAAAZZZYYYYYYY tweet put out (and quickly deleted) bu U.K. House Of Commons... Conversion Therapy. Then it is also an update on chit-chat, games, films and president Kanye West... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
083 - Sex Education, Reading Attack, Celiac Disease & More
1:46:09
1:46:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:46:09
Join Ash and Matt this week as they talk about all the stuff that's happening. From New Zealand sex education methods to their own experiences with the birds and the bees - this pair are on it. Then the conversation goes on to update about CrossFit, cause everyone loves that... right? Then Ash and Matt talk about white privilege/guilt as part of th…
H
Honest To Pod


1
082 - Grinder & Ethnicity Filter & more
1:32:26
1:32:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:32:26
This week, Ash and Matt, are on their lonesome - but that's OK. Rustic and raw, this episodes peels back what it means for Grindr to remove their ethnicity filters on their settings. Tune in and enjoy. Love Ash & Matt xxxxxxx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
H
Honest To Pod


1
081 - Acting Stories 2: Industry and Identity with Kayi Ushe
1:03:58
1:03:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:58
This is part B of an interview which started on episode 80 - us bitches talked soooo long that acast (podcast hosting platform) were like "oi, no, you guys need to spread that sort of laugher over two episodes. So that is what we did. In this episode, Ash & Matt are still with the delightful Kayi, who talks more about his experiences of being a str…
H
Honest To Pod


1
080 - Acting Stories 1: Kinky Boots, Book of Mormon with Kayi Ushe
56:23
56:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:23
This is part A of an interview that continues on episode 81 - us bitches talked soooo long that acast (podcast hosting platform) were like "oi, no, you guys need to spread that sort of laugher over two episodes. So that is what we did. In this episode, Ash & Matt are joined by Matt's school friend Kayi, who overcome his own difficulties to go on an…
H
Honest To Pod


1
079 - BLM, Police, Racism & CrossFit with Rash Al
1:27:40
1:27:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:27:40
The world has exploded, and so has this podcast - not really, but we like to be dramatic; a bit like CrossFit's (now ex) CEO Greg Glassman. Hitting up his social feed with some pretty insensitive material - plus as the racial debate (odd saying that in 2020) continues, Ash and Matt are joined by a special guest Rash - a member of the Met Police ser…
H
Honest To Pod


1
078 - Schools, Corona and Racial Riots & Protests, with Jon Gordon
1:23:03
1:23:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:23:03
This week, Ash & Matt are joined by Jon Gordon - the oldest 3o+ year old known alive. When he is not not using moisturiser he is actually doing some really impressive stuff. For starters, he is an assistant head teacher and gay black physicist at a leading maths and physics specialist sixth form college... Plus he also is the founder of The Blacket…
H
Honest To Pod


1
077 - Steelers Documentary, Gay Rugby, Game Of Thrones & More
1:04:41
1:04:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:41
Another week into lockdown and the world is adjusting. For example, Eammon Ashton-Atkinson was supposed to launch his new documentary Steelers as part of the the BFI Flare Film Festival when *cough* corona happened. But for a special few (hundred) we got a private screening and Ash & Matt talk through the powerful narrative told through the eyes of…
H
Honest To Pod


1
076 - 🌽Furloughed Working Farms, 🏳️🌈Agrespect LGBTQ+ Rural Network & More
1:39:59
1:39:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:39:59
Organic farmer, and all round nice guy, Ben Andrews joins Ash & Matt this week to talk about all things: life on the farm, furloughed workers coming to help pick veg, his inability to use a skipping rope AND Agrespect, the LGBTQ rural network set up to promote and support diversity outside the city & much much pore. Also it is mental health awarene…
H
Honest To Pod


1
075 - Adele, CrossFit, & Britney Spears with Micky Walsh
1:44:29
1:44:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:44:29
Ready, Set.... GOOOOOoooooooo.... and they're off: this week's entry into the podcast world features a very special guest, Micky (Michael Walsh) - owner of CrossFit Limavady and CrossFit athlete, Walshy is who kickstarted Ash into doing (some form of) CrossFit and is just an all-round positive polly! This week the trio talk Adele's weight loss, and…
H
Honest To Pod


1
074 - Covid-19 Treatment, Blood Donation & more, with Dr. Doug
1:16:20
1:16:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:20
Howdy new and returning listeners - we hope you are keeping well? This week is week 6/7/8 of lockdown and if you are anything like us, which I am sorry if you are, this is getting to you something serious. (note, you dont have to be like us at all for this to get to you - it is getting to everyone.) Anyway - this week, we have Dr Doug on who is a r…