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Author and Fan Fiction aficionado, Britta Lundin is here this week to discuss her newly released book, Like Other Girls, a YA novel about a group of girls who have joined the high school football team. Dave and Matt also ask Britta about why the WNBA is the best show on television, the world of X-Files fan fiction in the 90s, and how Kat from 10 Things I Hate About You is definitely queer. They also discuss writing for teenagers now, in both novels and Britta's work on Riverdale, along with what it's like to adopt a new baby during quarantine. Finally, listen to find out what characters they "ship" from huge fandoms, such as Edge and Bono!

Savvy and talented Kalen Allen joins us this week for an incredible interview. Matt and Dave ask Kalen about his career philosophy as a digital content creator, moving from YouTube to television and beyond. They discuss the Sex and The City reboot, underrated Disney Channel shows, the impressive Raven Symone, Kalen's experience on the Ellen show, and what he looks for in a guy. Kalen even brings a little scoop about a new project he's working on. Stay Tuned!

The delightful Kylie Sonique Love joins Mat and Dave to talk about her big win for season 6 of All Stars! She discusses what it was like to return to Drag Race and have a second chance at showing her incredible talent. Kylie and our hosts also cover her move to Las Vegas from LA, her love of acting, falling asleep to the Brady Bunch, and how she approaches dating life. Finally, Kylie tells the story of her dog becoming a father to some miracle puppies!

The sublime Will Speck serves as this week's guest, calling in from the set of his upcoming movie! As Writer and Director of movies you love, such as Office Christmas Party and Blades of Glory, Will gives us a peek into his history in filmmaking starting at NYU, winning student Academy Awards, listening to cassette mix tapes, and eventually making it out to LA. Matt and Dave ask Will about his experience being an adoptive Dad and raising a very cool teenager. Finally, Matt asks Will about someone we all absolutely love, Jennifer Aniston.

British Queen and artist, Tia Kofi joins Matt and Dave this week from across the pond to discuss the upcoming Manchester Pride celebration, her thoughts on the recent series of Drag Race All Stars, along with her own suggestions for the show. Tia talks about her newly released single, "Outside In", the dating scene after Drag Race, how to be a fan of Harry Potter without indulging JK, and studying theology in school. Finally, Tia and our hosts figure out who's paying for the tequila shots!

Gracing us with her presence this week, Jaclyn Moore joins Matt and Dave from New Orleans! She discusses her work in the new and refreshed Queer As Folk, as well as the media that alights her artist brain, such as Sondheim, Mike White, and Pro Wrestling. Matt and Dave ask about the dating scene in New Orleans and the vibrant queer community there, where Queer As Folk will be taking place! Matt, Dave, and Jaclyn discuss how "Art Isn't Easy" and how to enjoy bad work from people you admire.

Talented and hilarious Justin Kirkland, Culture Writer for Esquire, has arrived as guest this week to discuss legs, fraternities, and Dolly Parton. First, Dave and Justin start out by reviewing the new Netflix doc, Pray Away. Then must address the breaking news of Britney Spears finally being free (sorta). Matt and Dave ask Justin about his Cher-loving Dad, how he met his current partner on vacation in Europe, his podcast dedicated to Dolly Parton (My Year with Dolly), old episodes of Roseanne, Lorde's new single, and Shonda Rhimes Master Class.

Everyone is hot and bothered that dream guest Andy Cohen is here! Andy talks to Matt and Dave about his daily routine, interviewing Dolly Parton, Matt's exquisite neck, St. Louis Missouri, Game of Thrones, The Handmaid's Tale, The Prince, White Lotus, Kiki Lounge on Sirius XM, MacGruber, Matt's version of Plead the Fifth, Ex Rated on Peacock, dating, body image, crushes, being a late bloomer, fatherhood, and Andy's 550 name.

The utterly charming Mike Doyle joins Matt and Dave in an epic battle against the wifi in this episode. Despite all internet dropping odds the fellas prevail to discuss Asbury Park (the more sensible Fire Island), The America's Test Kitchen, Dula Peep (Dua Lipa), Taylor Swift's Folklore, Elite, circuit attire, how Mike met his husband Brett and getting married one week after tr*mp was elected, being the CEO of Ketchum (a global public relations firm) and Mike's work with Master Card for the Trans community, and being on the board of GLAAD.

The second-to-none Babs Gray is back to give Matt and Dave up-to-the-minute updates on Britney! Babs shares how her new podcast Toxic: The Britney Spears Story came to be, the pivot from comedy to journalism, how Babs met her partner, getting back up on stage after the pandemic, being part of the Emmy nominated Framing Britney Spears, and what she and Dave will be wearing to the Emmy parties.