Gay Best Friends podcast

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Over the course of social distancing, Ashley has rewatched Gilmore Girls - reboot and all! Reflecting on beloved shows from the 1990s and the early 2000s, the besties discuss how to aim jokes appropriately. Ashley and Jarrett ponder the purpose of sharing footage of UFOs and whether or not there are aliens among us. There's a claim that foodie culture is on the decline but Jarrett and Ashley agree that it's just changing. Finally, summer is different this year so what will Pride look like? What would you like to see out of online Pride? You're probably going to have a lot of opinions on what is said this week so get in here! P.S. even if summer is going to be different, don't forget to stock up on your sunscreen ;-) Get in touch: gaybestfriendspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast…

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Episode 24: Canadian Canadians, Questioning dictator-adjacent fandoms, and solid recommendations for your reading/listening/consuming pleasure! 50:13

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This was meant to be a corona-free space - which is surprisingly difficult! Jarrett and Ashley get up-to-date on how they're feeling during social distancing which naturally turns into a discussion about food - peanut butter is the star of this show! Thanks to so much home time, they've been putting a lot in them - Jarrett gives his top recommendations for what to watch, what to read, what to listen to, and even a snack reco! Ashley is frustrated by the "quirky" fandom that has popped up around Kim Yo Jong. Finally, after watching the Canada Together broadcast, Jarrett and Ashley discuss the most Canadian Canadians. Who's your favourite Canadian? JK, it's obviously your Gay Best Friends. Get in touch: gaybestfriendspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast…

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Episode 23 - Are YOU the one?! 48:53

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Hot Girl Summer? How about Gay Best Friends Fall! Jarrett and Ashley are back and as enthusiastic as ever. Ashley gets Jarrett's take on his favourite subscriptions and you may have seen Ashley's bugle finger on Instagram - get in here to find out what that was about! They talk influencers, how strength comes in different forms when you're faced with homophobia, and very enjoyable TV -- and bad TV choices, like SNL's recent casting decision (Note: SNL has made changes since recording this episode). Get in touch: gaybestfriendspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast…

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Episode 22: It's Jarrett's fault this episode is so late 46:56

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Yes its been a while since an episode has dropped, and yes Jarrett takes full responsibilty. But catch up with the gay best friends as they revisit their feelings on Tayor Swift’s gay anthem, chat Big Brother, do some assholes and we all get a wedding update from Ashley. Thanks for listening, Besties!!…

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Episode 21: Summer eats, Tales of the City, Theatre accessibility! 49:29

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Ashley and Jarrett spend more time than usual talking about foods that seem to relate to the fact that it's summer, and give you a review on KFC's chachoes! You'll hear the crunch and you'll probably get hungry! Summer viewing reviews! Ashley is hot and cold about Tales of the City, Jarrett is pleased with Rocketman, and they both encourage you to do more things alone! Jarrett is mad if you don't watch POSE so get on it! They get fired up about theatre accessibility and call on theatres to use their unique brand of creativity to fix their accessibility problem! They can do anything, they can definitely do this! Finally, follow along with Jarrett and Ashley as they do the week's random trivia quiz! Get in touch: gaybestfriendspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast…

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Episode 20: Usher's herpes, love and older women 48:25

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It's been a hot minute and as much as Jarrett and Ashley missed each other - they missed talking to you, too! They talk about disappointments like nut milk and Wine Country, but they also discuss excitements like Easy, Whoopi Goldberg's clothing line and getting $20million for Herpes! Worth it? Definitely! Get in touch: gaybestfriendspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast…

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Please...Donut Judge Us. 53:15

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After a little bit of a delay the Gay Best Friends are back. This week they talk about what kind of plastic surgery they would get (if any) update on some past trend alerts and get down with donuts. The Gay Best Friends also have a little coming out update about the podcast. You also won’t want to miss this weeks White CIS male “Gays of the week”…

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Episode 18: Tales of Easter Tails, 420, Socks and Sandals?! 41:09

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The weekend that Ashley and Jarrett recorded on had two big events! Easter long weekend and 420! They discuss if Easter candy or Christmas candy is better, whether 420 is a celebration or still a protest, and Ashley fawns over new Netflix movie, Someone Great (it’s so great!). Believe it or not, Ashley doesn't spoil her favourite part of Someone Great, so you can watch it and not already know everything! Do you watch The View? Jarrett does, and Women Who Punch has him very excited! The resurgence of socks and sandals as an actual fashion trend has them cringing. Feelin' cute, might record again later, idk. Get in touch: gaybestfriendspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast…

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Episode 17: Edmonton Pride, Nanaimo Bar Ratios, and Child Autonomy 44:55

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There is no shortage of Hot Topics this week so Jarrett and Ashley dive right in. They discuss the cancellation of Edmonton Pride, Nanaimo Bars being misrepresented on postage and whether or not children have the right to their own bodily autonomy. For the Gays of the week Jarrett and Ashley highlight folks who are taking time to tell stories right. Ashley also brings a tasty treat to the studio and Jarrett gets ready to head to Palm Springs! Shout out to a special new listener... find out who it is! Get in touch: gaybestfriendspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast…

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Episode 16: Musical theatre, Ashley turns thirty and Pizza Pizza pizza 46:20

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Jarrett tells Ashley all about Pizza Pizza pizza, which she thought she had eaten before. Spoiler: She had not. Big birthday surprise - Jarrett collected messages from friends who couldn't be in the city for Ashley's birthday. They discuss celebrating your birthday, aging in general and lessons learned over time. And finally, Ashley and Jarrett have been itching to discuss their experiences in theatre as young folks and this week Ashley attended her high school's production of Newsies, so now is the time to seize the day (that's a reference ;-) )…

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Epsiode 15: Oreo quality control, Lesbian Anthems, and flight attendant humour 45:15

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Jarrett and Ashley take a break from Spring to dissect the new Oreo Dairy Milk bar and talk lesbian musical Anthems. They also weigh in on some more asshole stories with a surprise cameo by Jarrett’s husband Zach and they honour Trans Day of Visibility with their Gays of the Week. Get in touch: gaybestfriendspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast…

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Epidode 14: Bed side matters, Spice Girls Sex and listener questions 46:54

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The Spice Girls are about to go on tour again so Mel B’s overshare is timely. Japan is less progressive than expected, and these Canadian hosts are ever grateful for Canadian gun laws. For the first time, Jarrett and Ashley respond to listener questions: everything from dating to making new friends to knowing when to cut out bad friendships.…

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Episode 13: The Scintillating Stephanie Foxx, Aunt Becky's Scandal and unrelated good hair 51:54

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Jarrett and Ashley get a lesson in drag history from Rose Empress 22 of Portland, Oregon, the Scintillating Stephanie Foxx. They also discuss the iWeigh movement started by Jameela Jamil and her interview with Sam Smith, and how entirely wild the US College scandal has been. Get in touch: gaybestfriendspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast…

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Episode 12: Day Light Savings Can't even Save Michael Jackson 46:32

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Everyone's been talking about it - Mr. Rogers is more or less bisexual! Jarrett and Ashley talk about this icon of childhood for 90s kids (whether they watched his show or not), and Jarrett has an update on his gum situation! Ashley ponders how silly she feels about knowing a contestant on Top Chef Canada and why minor brushes with fame get us a little giddy. They discuss Leaving Neverland and the impact of this new documentary, and how this time is different (and yet not) from the prior allegations.…

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Episode 11: No momo, yes homo 50:33

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