Matthew and Paul

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Paul’s New LGBTQ Kids Book Aug 22, 2022

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Matthew talks to Paul about his brand new children’s book project, “The Secret Ingredient”, a whimsical story that celebrates LGBTQ families through the eyes of two adorable penguins….who just happen to be gay!

Find out how you can “be part of something special” and help Paul bring this book to life by backing his Kickstarter campaign (and getting an early copy of the book!) Tap the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pengrooms/the-pengrooms-book-2

On the extended episode Matthew and Paul discuss the inspiration for the book, and how the journey of The Pengrooms coincides with their own journey to become dads. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/70791362

HEARTSTOPPER EP 5: Friends Aug 15, 2022

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Matthew and Paul continue their episode-by-episode discussion of the gay Netflix series, Heartstopper. This episode of the series, titled “Friend”, inspires conversations about gay PDA, breaking up with girls, and the very important question of, “What was your favorite Monopoly piece?”

On the extended episode Matthew and Paul discuss one of the most powerful scenes in the entire series. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/70521950

Gay and Interabled: How Disability Shapes Our Relationship Revisited Aug 08, 2022

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Matthew and Paul are talking about their lives as an interabled couples. Paul explains how his visual impairment affected his dating experience, while Matthew explains his initial thoughts and concerns upon meeting Paul. Matthew and Paul also describe ways in which being disabled both hinders and helps their relationship in unique ways.

On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul reflect on some of the more humor moments born out of being interabled. Listen here https://www.patreon.com/posts/70209503

Gay Conversion Therapy Revisited Aug 01, 2022

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Paul interviews his husband, 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.

On the extended episode, Matthew describes an encounter with one of the attendees, Jeremiah: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69772137

HEARTSTOPPER EP 4: Secret Jul 25, 2022

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Matthew and Paul are discussing episode 4 of Heartstopper, the LGBTQ+ series currently streaming on Netflix. This episodes inspires conversations about kissing in the rain, gay awakenings, and…legos?

On the extended episode Paul describes the time he fell in love with a British boy who gave him a bloody nose. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69553809

HEARTSTOPPER EP 3: Kiss Jul 18, 2022

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Matthew and Paul discuss episode 3 of Heartstopper, the gay coming-of-age series currently streaming on Netflix. Matthew relates to Nick’s Google searching antics, while Paul likens his first same-sex kiss (at age 15) to that of Nick and Charlie’s.

Religion, Part 2: Crisis of Contradictions Jul 11, 2022

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Matthew and Paul continue their discussion about faith and religion. Matthew describes the struggle of finding an accepting church after coming out as gay, while Paul recounts attending a church with a gay pastor shortly after he came out. Matthew and Paul both talk about their slow and sometimes painful decisions to step away from organized religion.

On the extended episode Matthew and Paul discuss their present-day feelings about faith and religion. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68890257

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Religion, Part 1: Do-Gooders and Dairy Queen Jul 11, 2022

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Matthew and Paul discuss their exposure to church and religion during their childhood years. Matthew describes the fear instilled in him from the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, while Paul remembers how his mother taught him to rebuke the demons . Matthew and Paul both recall how homosexuality was negatively viewed in their church environments and how those views caused them to feel shame.

On the extended episode Matthew and Paul share stories about gay encounters in the church. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68889349

Remember to join our new Premium Access in the Apple and Spotify apps to get episodes a full week in advance!

HEARTSTOPPER EP 2: Crush, Part 2 Jul 04, 2022

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Matthew and Paul conclude their discussion of Episode 2 of Heartstopper, the new gay romantic comedy currently streaming on Netflix.

On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul cyber-stalk their straight crushes from childhood. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68618621

HEARTSTOPPER EP 2: Crush, Part 1 Jun 27, 2022

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Matthew and Paul are discussing the new gay romantic comedy “Heartstopper”, currently streaming on Netflix. Listen as Matthew and Paul talk about the show as well as personal stories inspired by scenes and characters from the LGBTQ series. On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul share stories about their mothers. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68252606

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