Matthew and Paul

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One Year Anniversary Apr 05, 2021

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Matthew and Paul reflect on their first year of hosting the His and His podcast. Paul remembers a moment that made him laugh until he cried, while Matthew recounts an episode that made him realize their podcast could touch people’s lives in unexpected ways. Matthew and Paul also reveal the biggest surprise about their first year of podcasting. On the extended episode, Paul describes his first threesome experience. Listen to the extended episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49639166

Do I Sound Gay? Part 2 Mar 22, 2021

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Matthew and Paul continue their two-part discussion about gay voices. Matthew describes dating both masculine and feminine-sounding men, and Paul recounts a time he was rejected by a guy for sounding “too gay”. Listen to the extended episode where Matthew and Paul answer the question, “When you’re mistaken for straight, do you take it as a compliment?” https://www.patreon.com/posts/49039622

Do I Sound Gay? Mar 15, 2021

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What does it mean to “sound gay”? Matthew and Paul discuss the first time they heard a gay voice, and how they reacted to it. Matthew describes being drawn to outwardly gay personalities from a young age, while Paul reveals how being a child actor put an uncomfortable spotlight on his feminine voice. Matthew and Paul also reveal situations in which they’ve changed their voices in order to “hide” their sexuality. You can listen to the full extended episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/48758333

Naked and Nervous: Assumptions About Us Mar 08, 2021

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Matthew and Paul address your assumptions about their relationship. Is Matthew more outgoing? Does Paul sleep naked? Among the many assumptions, Matthew explains what it takes to strengthen a marriage while Paul defends his appreciation for Enya. In the extended episode, Matthew and Paul confess their assumptions about each other before their very first date. Listen to the extended episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/48471318

Dealing with Shame: Hooters and Hellfire Mar 01, 2021

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Matthew and Paul are tackling the topic of shame, specifically the kind of shame most gay people must reckon with at some point before, during, and after coming out. Matthew discusses how he dealt with feelings of shame in his deeply Catholic childhood home, while Paul reveals an unusual way he attempted to mask his shame during his teen years. On this week's extended episode, Matthew describes a very recent experience with gay shame. If you would like to hear that story, and unlock the His and His library of extended content, visit https://www.patreon.com/posts/48161737

Paul’s Guide Dog Journey: Pause, Probe, and Praise Feb 15, 2021

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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

Ask Me Anything: Pandemic Edition Feb 08, 2021

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On this Ask Me Anything episode, Matthew and Paul are discussing the ways in which their lives have been affected by the extended pandemic. What do they miss? What have they learned? And what are they looking forward to when life returns to “normal”? Matthew and Paul also answer a series of rapid-fire questions. Listen to the extended episode where Matthew and Paul reveal the biggest lessons they’ve learned as a result of the global pandemic here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/47263935

Gay Conversion Therapy Feb 01, 2021

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In this episode of His and His, Paul interviews Matthew about his experience in Gay Conversion Therapy. Matthew explains why he was sent to the Ex-Gay conference and how he felt walking into the room for the first time. Matthew also describes an encounter with one of the attendees, Jeremiah. Listen to the extended episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46848347

Why are Gay Men Attracted to Straight Guys? Jan 18, 2021

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Matthew and Paul address the gay fascination with straight and “straight-acting” men. Matthew describes how his religious upbringing caused him to develop “envy crushes” on straight men, while Paul describes the experience of falling in love with his straight best friend in high school. Matthew and Paul also reveal times in which straight men have made sexual advances on them. Listen to the extended episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46306424

Our Family is Getting Bigger Jan 11, 2021

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Matthew and Paul discuss the new addition to their family: A guide dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Paul explains why he applied for a guide dog, what breed they’ll be getting, and many more details regarding the two week training in Oregon. Find out what Paul is looking forward to most about his guide dog! Listen to the extended episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46043905

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