Gay Best Friends
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Chatty, catty and hopefully informative! From hot takes to amusing musings, Jarrett Hagglund and Ashley Fehr will be talking about everything that has them fired up on a weekly basis. It's everything you wish to dish about with your gay best friend.
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Episodes
Episode 25: Aging our favourite TV shows, a shift in foodie culture and UFOs are real
May 21, 2020 15:07 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MBOver 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? W...
Episode 24: Canadian Canadians, Questioning dictator-adjacent fandoms, and solid recommendations for your reading/listening/consuming pleasure!
May 06, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 92 MBThis 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 a...
Episode 23 - Are YOU the one?!
September 20, 2019 14:19 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBHot 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 22: It's Jarrett's fault this episode is so late
August 03, 2019 19:47 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MBYes 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!!
Episode 21: Summer eats, Tales of the City, Theatre accessibility!
June 21, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBAshley 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 ...
Episode 20: Usher's herpes, love and older women
June 04, 2019 15:21 - 48 minutes - 88.7 MBIt'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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast
Please...Donut Judge Us.
May 11, 2019 22:00 - 53 minutes - 97.5 MBAfter 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”
Episode 18: Tales of Easter Tails, 420, Socks and Sandals?!
April 26, 2019 15:36 - 41 minutes - 75.4 MBThe 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 res...
Episode 17: Edmonton Pride, Nanaimo Bar Ratios, and Child Autonomy
April 19, 2019 18:46 - 44 minutes - 82.3 MBThere 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 o...
Episode 16: Musical theatre, Ashley turns thirty and Pizza Pizza pizza
April 11, 2019 16:19 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBJarrett 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...
Epsiode 15: Oreo quality control, Lesbian Anthems, and flight attendant humour
April 03, 2019 22:34 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBJarrett 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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast
Epidode 14: Bed side matters, Spice Girls Sex and listener questions
March 27, 2019 21:44 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MBThe 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.
Episode 13: The Scintillating Stephanie Foxx, Aunt Becky's Scandal and unrelated good hair
March 21, 2019 02:18 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBJarrett 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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast
Episode 12: Day Light Savings Can't even Save Michael Jackson
March 13, 2019 23:15 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBEveryone'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 all...
Episode 11: No momo, yes homo
March 06, 2019 18:52 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBModernization makes life especially challenging - how do you parent when algorithms are telling you that momo is a real threat (momo is not a real threat). Plus, let's all get on the same page about what infidelity is and what it isn't. This week, Jarrett is moving along with his New Year’s list and shares one of his (hot!) fiction reads, and Ashley loves One Day at a Time and hopes you do, too! Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestf...
Episode 10: Assholes, Phlegm and Lindsay Lohan
February 27, 2019 18:57 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBThere’s so much to talk about! Jarrett and Ashley compare notes on what being sick has typically been like for each of them. And just like when you get better after being stuck in bed for a week, they’re catching up on everything they may have missed in the past week. While sick Ashley caught up on Lindsay Lohan’s Beach House, Jarrett catches Ashley up on how RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars wrapped up. NEW SEGMENT ALERT: Assholes! Jarrett and Ashley review a few scenarios found on Reddit’s ...
Episode 9: Love is like a sleepover, but sometimes with sex
February 13, 2019 19:36 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBJarrett was lucky in gambling this week, while Ashley had a slumber party! They get to talking about Valentine’s day, prepping for the wedding night, and in both cases how tired it is to require sex on certain special occassions. Jarrett’s worried about Ozzy Osbourne, and Ashley is thrilled about Brandi Carlile. Get in here, there’s lots of love!
Episode 8: Our Straight Guest is Probably Straight?
February 06, 2019 19:52 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBThe Gay Best Friends get a look into the life of a Straight Woman. Can she pass the gay test? Jarrett lets Ashley ramble on about fake news, a stark lesson in checking your sources! Note: in this episode, Jarrett and Ashley discuss Bruce McArthur and his eight victims, and the attack on Jussie Smollett. These topics may be upsetting. Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast
Episode 7 - 10 Years and Many Cheezies Ago
January 30, 2019 23:23 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBThose with misophonia, skip to the 7 minute mark! Jarrett and Ashley get snacky while they discuss their favourite snack creations and share where they were 10 years ago and where they hope to be in 10 years. Ashley has thoughts about Antoni Porowski being featured at a comedy fest and for the first time the duo gets a little tiny bit political in discussing Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, Svend Robinson of Burnaby, BC, and surprise surprise, they have opinions about Hillary C...
Episode 6: The Sex Education of Gay Best Friends
January 23, 2019 20:18 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBTV takes the spotlight this week! Ashley and Jarrett discuss how TV shows such as The L Word and Modern Family impact (or have impacted) the representation of queer relationships and sexuality. Sex Education is changing the script on the way teens are talking about sex. Everything is hot but this week’s hottest topics are Louis CK’s attempt at a comeback and the response to Gillette’s recent advertisement. Plus! We still need a name for our mic! Get in touch: [email protected]...
Episode 5: Culo!
January 16, 2019 19:34 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBFinding your queer people always feels so good! The flipside? Finding out someone is straight. The Gay Best Friends dig into that! Also discussed: some favourite television competitions, prenups, Daniel Levy, and cheese tea! Also also: help name the Gay Best Friends’ microphone! Send your suggestions in via email or Instagram message! Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast
Episode 4 - It's raining cats, dogs and sex robots
January 09, 2019 02:11 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBNew year, new year! This week Ashley and Jarrett discuss the trends on the horizon of 2019, Kevin Hart and Ellen Degeneres rear their questionable heads, and male sex robots are ready to rumble. Bonus: bulldog discussion within. Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast
Episode 3 - Farewell, twentygayteen!
January 02, 2019 05:46 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBWhat are your leaving behind in 2018? What are you looking forward to in 2019? Jarrett and Ashley discuss their NYE superstitions and setting new year's resolutions. Hot topics include Canada’s new gay loonie and Disney’s first openly gay featured character. Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast
Episode 2 - Don we now our gay apparel
December 24, 2018 06:05 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBMerry Christmas! In preparation for Christmas, we dig into some holiday traditions that have been irking us, and we share our favourite Christmas movies and songs. Get your Christmas bevvy and get ready to sing along - there are a few hot hits in here! Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast
Episode 1 - Introducing the Gay Best Friends!
December 18, 2018 21:31 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBWelcome to the first episode of Gay Best Friends! In this episode, get to know Jarrett and Ashley through anecdotes and a quickfire Q+A. Hot topics include the end of adult content on Tumblr, Kevin Hart and the Oscars - and who should replace him. We’re watching weird Christmas movies and reading books that are surprisingly difficult to get through. Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/gaybestfriendspodcast