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Originally from Iowa, Matthew & Scott (two gay, millenial best friends), now on opposite sides of the US, answer questions from peers and strangers, discussing life's challenges and what’s getting them by… As they tackle the tough, and not so tough, issue


    • Mar 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    37. catch up OR "go bitcoin"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 46:20


    Matthew & Scott are back after a minor hiatus...don't judge us. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    36. imposter syndrome OR "don't judge a book by it's cover, people"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 55:00


    Matthew and Scott are thrilled to speak with friend and egg lover, Rachel, about MySpace Top 8 Friends, Disney Channel Original Movies and when you may be experiencing Imposter Syndrome. If you or someone you know is struggling, get free 24/7 support by texting HOME to 741741. https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/ Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    35. super bowl OR "SPORTS!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 43:10


    The Super Bowl may have been last week, but turn back the clock with Matthew and Scott. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    34. loveable trouble OR "baby, you were crazy that night"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 47:39


    Matthew and Scott share a listener story about love, and share their own tales of being naughty little gay boys. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    33. all things love OR "i have felt more emotions from a movie with diane keaton"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 56:16


    Love, love, love. Matthew and Scott talk falling in love, and how to protect yourself from letting it happen to you...just kidding! Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    32. gay club weirdos OR "i'm not a dive bar historian"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 39:33


    Matthew and Scott regale each other with stories of creepers past, share their current go-to bevvies and decide to not judge their paths. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    31. new year's eve OR "remember when you owed me money?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 50:15


    Matthew and Scott say eff the resolutions, and just try to be a good person in 2021. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    30. xmas gab OR "she is dead now"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 43:42


    Matthew and Scott talk puzzles, grocery stores and other really cool stuff you should probably listen to the episode to hear about. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    29. do's & dont's of xmas OR "if you buy some knock off version, don't even bother"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 50:49


    Matthew and Scott chit the chat on holiday do's, don'ts and what you should be eating this season. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    28. frugality OR "if you get it out of a can it's not good"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 38:32


    Matthew and Scott talk all things money, and share their tips for saving BIG. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    27. self pity OR "her name is probably bonnie"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 32:52


    Matthew and Scott discuss the differences between self pity and complaining. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    26. election tarot OR "i don't like my voice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 42:01


    Scott takes Matthew through a tarot reading. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    25. halloweenie OR "it smells like ass"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 47:57


    Matthew & Scott tell stories from Halloween's past, share their Halloween musts and divulge fall fashion must haves. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    24.5 bonus episode OR "VOTE!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 8:47


    Just a little somethin-somethin to get your booty out of isolation and to those polls! Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    24. random question hour OR "i don't like waking up before everyone else"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 50:37


    This week, Matthew and Scott discuss: what's your favorite in flight beverage? Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    23. wacky wednesday OR "they're trying to nickel and dime us!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 46:23


    Matthew and Scott reflect on the week so far, and give their thoughts on a slew of topics. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    22. 36 questions part 3 OR "this is our year"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 50:09


    Part three of three (seriously!) where Matthew & Scott take the NYT's 36 Questions That Lead To Love. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    21. 36 questions part 2 OR "everyone hates us"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 41:27


    Part two of three (we promise!) where Matthew & Scott take the NYT's 36 Questions That Lead To Love. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    20. 36 questions part 1 OR "it was slim pickings back then"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 38:29


    Part one of two (or three...who knows?!) where Matthew & Scott take the NYT's 36 Questions That Lead To Love. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    19. decision fatigue OR "how do you know when something is no longer your passion?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 46:59


    Matthew & Scott chit the chat on what decisions take their emotional tolls. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    18. letting go OR "i totally shut down"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 41:23


    Matthew & Scott discuss their experiences with forgiving and forgetting. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    17. missed connections OR "i used to service you about once a week"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 44:14


    Matthew & Scott talk about if/then scenarios, and dive into past relationships that never were. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    16. salty OR "i only know brett favre"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 37:19


    Matthew & Scott have a beveragino and discuss what they're still grudgin' on. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    15. shopping malls OR "like massive, explosive diarrhea"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 37:19


    Matthew & Scott kick back and reminisce on the days of shopping malls, Banana Republic and what food court item gets their bowels moving. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    14. marriage OR "i don't have the patience to explain this to you again"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 39:13


    With zero experience, Matthew & Scott discuss the pros and cons of getting married. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    13. micro episode: comparison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 10:13


    In this micro episode, Matthew has the day off while Scott gives a wellness check. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    12. inauthenticity OR "i don't have time for this, i'm too tired"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 39:08


    Matthew & Scott recall their time drinking as teenagers, Matthew's disdain for social media flexing and the time Scott pretended to be his own talent manager. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    11. random q's OR "this was probably a little bit rude of me"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 53:41


    Matthew & Scott procrastinated the week before this podcast, so time for random questions! Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    10. insecurity OR "i'm all about body hair"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 46:24


    Matthew & Scott get really real and discuss each other's insecurities. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    09. dating OR "i'm with justin bieber!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 49:33


    Matthew & Scott talk about personal dating experiences, explain their "yellow flags," and designate a new purpose to what's getting them by. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    08. nostalgia OR "i threw up all over a super 8"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 57:29


    Matthew & Scott dive deep into the past, recalling their fondest childhood memories, and the time Matthew ruined a hotel room. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    07. quarantini #2 OR "be kind"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 51:42


    Matthew & Scott reflect on the week, and embrace their feelings with a tarot reading. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    06. hesitation OR "eat that frog!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 53:32


    Matthew & Scott reminisce on family vacations, discover each other's impulses and give a timeline for their personal soda pop consumption. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    05. self care OR "do you ever just lie in bed naked?"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 43:40


    Matthew & Scott talk about their self care musts, and discuss Scott's fascination with being naked. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    04. adulting OR "when you don't know what to do, go to reddit."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 51:14


    Matthew & Scott dive into the sides of adulthood they never knew. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    03. quarantini OR "hilary duff...our queen!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 55:25


    Matthew & Scott toast to Happy Hour, share personal stories from the week, and learn the real name of Matthew's best friend. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    02. anxiety OR "bless her heart..."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 62:31


    Matthew & Scott discuss all things anxiety, take a pop quiz about their home state, and commiserate over things they cannot strip from their minds' eyes. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    01. judgement OR "definitely not what i would do..."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 36:20


    Matthew & Scott introduce themselves, answer questions about judgement and what's getting them by. Album artwork by Jazmine Dirks (IG: @jazminepaige). Theme song by jthoren Music. Stay connected with Matthew & Scott via Instagram: @matthewmmcc & @scotty.cullen.

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    getting by... Coming Soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 0:20


    Originally from Iowa, Matthew & Scott (two gay, millenial best friends), now on opposite sides of the US, answer questions from peers and strangers, discussing life's challenges and what's getting them by… As they tackle the tough, and not so tough, issues. Join them for authentic conversation, sincere opinions and laughter! Stay tuned for premiere details.

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