Matthew and Paul

Matthew and Paul

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Matthew and Paul episodes

  • Paul’s Escape Plan: Coming Out and Getting Out
    Matthew interviews Paul about his coming out “escape plan”. Paul reveals what his home environment was like when he accepted his sexuality, and describes his fears of being discovered. Finally, Paul explains how he assembled an escape plan and the serendipitous events that helped him carry it out.
    On the extended episode, Paul talks about life after his escape. Was it all he expected it to be? Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54953852
    21 min
  • Ask Me Anything: How to Find Your Soulmate Online
    On this month’s Ask Me Anything episode, Matthew and Paul are discussing religion, dating apps, and finding “the one”. Paul explains what it was like growing up in a born-again Christian environment, while Matthew describes how his spiritual beliefs have evolved since leaving the church. Matthew and Paul also reflect on using dating apps and whether they ever hid the fact that they met on Grindr.
    On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul offer their insights into using dating apps and dating websites, as well as offer tips that helped them when they were single. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/52467033
    24 min
  • Colton Underwood: The Gay Bachelor
    Colton Underwood, former star of the reality series The Bachelor, came out as gay on national television this past week. On this special episode of His and His, Matthew and Paul discuss key points from his viral interview. Matthew describes a time he tried something very radical to “force” himself to be straight, while Paul reflects on his own experimentation with a heterosexual relationship.
    On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul address the moral issue with Colton Underwood’s choice to be on The Bachelor while he was knowingly struggling with his sexual identity. You can unlock all of the extended episodes right here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50194845
    32 min
  • Paul’s Guide Dog Journey: Pause, Probe, and Praise
    On this week’s episode, Matthew interviews Paul about his experience at Guide Dogs for the Blind. Paul opens up about the new skills he learned, the challenges he faced, and the moment he realized he wouldn’t be returning home with a guide dog. Paul described the tearful goodbye, and whether he will reapply in the future.
    Listen to the extended episode where Paul describes two other dogs he “test drove” at the training center: https://www.patreon.com/posts/47567637
    24 min
  • Dating and Vulnerability with Corey Lay
    Matthew and Paul are joined by Corey Lay, co-star of the holiday themed dating series “12 Dates of Christmas” currently streaming on HBO Max. Corey speaks candidly about coming out as gay at age 14, redefining masculinity, and dating with emotional honesty.
    In the extended episode, Corey reveals why he has never introduced a boyfriend to his family. Get the super-sized episode here: http://bit.ly/HisandHisSupersized
    Read Corey’s essay on Reality Blurred: http://bit.ly/CoreyLayEssay
    21 min

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Join Matthew and Paul, an interabled couple navigating life, love, and disability. Paul is blind and Matthew is fully sighted. They may do things a little differently, but they are just like everyone…