Matthew and Paul

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Dispatches from Social Media: Butts, Braille, and Verbotene Liebe Aug 09, 2021

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Matthew and Paul have been posting to social media for the past 18 months, sharing personal stories and daily reflections with their growing audience. This week, Matthew and Paul are discussing their favorite social media posts and revealing more than the standard character limits allow. On the extended episode Matthew and Paul each reveal, and explain, their all-time favorite social media post. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54689198

Celebrating Pride: Our First Pride Memories Jul 12, 2021

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Matthew and Paul are celebrating Pride by recounting their first Pride Parade memories. Matthew describes how he accidentally attended Pride shortly after coming out as gay, while Paul reminisces about the friendships that defined his college years in San Francisco. Matthew and Paul also explain what Pride means to them today. On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul discuss their feelings about “Straight Pride” and whether it’s something that should ever be celebrated. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53584878

The Story of Us: Remembering Our Past to Strengthen Our Present Jun 28, 2021

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The Story of Us: Remembering Our Past to Strengthen Our Present Matthew and Paul are revisiting their origin story as an exercise in strengthening their bond. This is a practice called “The Story of Us” and is just one of the tools espoused by renowned relationship experts John and Julie Gottman of The Gottman Institute. Matthew recalls the moment he knew he was in love, while Paul reflects on introducing Matthew to his family. On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul attempt to answer a series of lightning round questions about each other. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53006267

Ask Me Anything: How to Find Your Soulmate Online Jun 14, 2021

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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

The Husband Tag: Shag, Marry, Kill Jun 07, 2021

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Matthew and Paul are doing their first official Husband Tag. Matthew debates which famous “Chris” Paul would marry if given the chance, while Paul reveals the one thing Matthew does during an argument that drives him crazy. Matthew and Paul also answer the question: If your husband was jailed, what would be the reason? On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul discuss their love-making styles and most romantic gestures. To hear the full, uncut episode visit https://www.patreon.com/posts/52188179

Gay and Interabled: How Disability Shapes Our Relationship May 24, 2021

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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/51545802

Ask Me Anything: Religion and Sexuality May 03, 2021

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On this week’s Ask Me Anything episode, Matthew and Paul are discussing their experiences as gay men who grew up in the Christian church. Matthew describes a fear of Hell that gripped him through much of his life, while Paul reconciles his childhood love of the popular Christian radio drama “Adventure in Odyssey”. On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul shift gears and talk all about taboo forms of intimacy. Listen to the extended episode here https://www.patreon.com/posts/50788068

PFLAG Moms and High School Proms Apr 26, 2021

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Matthew and Paul take turns reading messages from His and His listeners. Paul reacts to a North Dakota mom who used the podcast as a dinner table discussion with her “tolerant” husband and teenage son, while Matthew offers advice to a listener who’s nephew is struggling to come out as gay. Listen to the extended episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50482584

Colton Underwood: The Gay Bachelor Apr 19, 2021

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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

Ask Me Anything: Romance and Relationships Apr 12, 2021

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On this week’s AMA episode, Matthew and Paul “surprise” each other with a grand romantic gesture. Later, Matthew opens up about the difficulties of leaving home after he escaped a religious cult, while Paul describes the time he hoped being baptized would “cure” him of homosexuality. On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul reveal their proudest accomplishments as individuals and as a couple. Listen to the extended episode here https://www.patreon.com/posts/49925304

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