Honest To Pod

By Ashley McAllister & Matthew Ali

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 p... more

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The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.

Honest To Pod episodes:

July 15, 2020 085 - The Glee Curse, Mental Health & Being At Home & More
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. Thanks for listening :)
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1h 30min
July 08, 2020 084 - Conversion Therapy, Boy Erased , Secret Hitler & President West
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...
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1h 16min
July 01, 2020 083 - Sex Education, Reading Attack, Celiac Disease & More
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 the BLM movement. Lastly, the 'terror ?' attack in reading that saw the murder of 3 gay men - why has it been quiet on the news outlets? This and more in another jam packed episode of Honest To Pod.
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1h 47min
June 24, 2020 082 - Grinder & Ethnicity Filter & more
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
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1h 33min
June 18, 2020 081 - Acting Stories 2: Industry and Identity with Kayi Ushe
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 straight black actor, his "coming out" to his parents, identity with BLM and how Covid-19 has affected the industry...

Thanks for listening and supporting. :) love you all.

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1h 4min
June 18, 2020 080 - Acting Stories 1: Kinky Boots, Book of Mormon with Kayi Ushe
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 and become an actor... Hot of the heels of playing Lola in Kinky Boots, Kayi joins us to talk through some of his experiences being a straight man of colour. Topics include audition fails, in stage drama and working abroad.

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57min
June 10, 2020 079 - BLM, Police, Racism & CrossFit with Rash Al
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 service who joins the guys to tell of his experience in the police force as a black cop. Have a listen, join the chat - play nice and be safe. Much love, A&M xxxxx
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1h 28min
June 03, 2020 078 - Schools, Corona and Racial Riots & Protests, with Jon Gordon
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 Blackett Lab Family; a growing collective of UK based lack physicists who share a passion for physics and community. This week they talk about schools going back and what the horizon is like for students today NEXT we also talk about the riots and protests happening across the states and the world in the aftermath of the treatment of George Floyd
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1h 24min
May 27, 2020 077 - Steelers Documentary, Gay Rugby, Game Of Thrones & More
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 four people connected with the club. Then it's a flash back to Game Of Thrones and we discuss who is the best GOT character... who are you saying?
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1h 5min
May 21, 2020 076 - 🌽Furloughed Working Farms, 🏳️‍🌈Agrespect LGBTQ+ Rural Network & More
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 awareness week and we talk about the importance of mental health and Ben highlights the issues LGBTQ farmers face with their mental health and how farming is highly affected.

If you are struggling during these worrying times, it is important to speak out and seek support. Don't bottle it up - use one of the many charities set up to offer a shoulder to lean on. Take care and stay safe xxx

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1h 40min

FAQs about Honest To Pod:

How many episodes does Honest To Pod have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.