Message on the Machine

Being Gay in the Bush

We've documented for 56 episodes of this show what it's like growing up and living gay in a big city, but what about our dear rural brethren? Well today is your day.Age & Mitch have been asked a lot to talk about the rural gay experience but have avoided it for quite some, having very little to actually say on the matter. Now, with the help of new friend of the show, Esdale, they're ready to dive in. Hailing from the small QLD town of Yeppoon (population 6,000), our hosts take the opportunity to pick his brain on exactly how he survived growing up gay out bush.The boys cover discovering your sexuality in these settings, reactions from family and the neighbours, the importance of a good librarian and the annual crowning of the Pineapple Queen of Yeppoon. Iconic. Discussion turns to the struggles to connect with gay people and gay culture remotely and learning to love who you are. Of course, they couldn't skip the important deets like how to pick up a "straight" man at the local pub and which WWE wrestler might be the key to your sexual awakening. All this and so much more in this chock-a-block ep, so crack open a XXXX and enjoy.Remember kids, wherever you are, it does get better and you'll always have MOTM.This episode was brought to you by Encore Pilates Co.Check them out at @encorepilatescoMake sure you're the first one to press play on every message we leave on your machine by following/subscribing on your favourite podcast platform and leaving us a GLOWING review. Then be sure to head to our insta @messageonthemachine to keep up with all our antics on those long days in between. #afterthebeep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyonce vs. Gaga: Battle at the Beep

Did somebody say new segment!?Time and time again the audience of this show has asked our hosts one simple question. Do you ever fight? Well Age & Mitch are here to tell you that while most of the arguing happens when the mics are off, not the case today darl, because we are launching a new segment we're calling Battle at the Beep. This smackdown royale has the boys facing off on opposing sides (gasp) to see who reigns supreme and who should have paid more attention in high school debate.To kickstart this new segment we had to stick with a classic. The battle of the divas that is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles vs. Lady Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta Gaga. Representing Beyonce in the ring is our own proud member of the Beyhive, Adrian. And fighting for Gaga today is Little Monster Mitchell. No one has ever fought as hard for anything as the gays do for their fave pop icon so this is bound to be good.The boys have broken this battle into five rounds: The Music, The Performance, The Lewks, The Fans and the Activist. Throughout the ep they'll prove the case of their chosen superstar and never, under any circumstance, admit that the other is right. Who won you're probably dying to know? Well, that's entirely up to you. Keep an eye on our socials this week where you'll have the chance to pop your two cents in and help us settle this once and for all.If there's something you'd like to see the boys defend to the death in another BATB, slide on into our DMs and let us bloody well know. Game on moles. We'll see you on the other side.This episode was brought to you by Waverley LED & Facials.Check them out at https://www.waverleyfacials.com.au/ or @waverleyledandfacialsMake sure you're the first one to press play on every message we leave on your machine by following/subscribing on your favourite podcast platform and leaving us a GLOWING review. Then be sure to head to our insta @messageonthemachine to keep up with all our antics on those long days in between. #afterthebeep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recipe for Success with Khanh Ong

Table for three at the George on Collins?This week the boys welcome the one and only Khanh Ong to the studio. If you don't know Khanh, well, you’re lying. Since shooting to fame as the gay icon of Masterchef Season 10, Khanh has done it all - Survivor, DJing, writing books, turning lewks, opening a restaurant, creating content, MasterChef again. Need we go on?Age & Mitch take the opportunity to chat through his many, many career pivots, his public life as a gay man and his private life… as a gay man. They deep dive into his surprising star turn on Survivor and find out once and for all whether it’s really as rough out there as they make it seem. Our hosts and Khanh discuss his work as an activist and the origins of his own personal motto “you are loved.” Before covering the most important topic of all - is Khanh single?All this and much much more in this delightful degustation of an ep. *chef’s kiss* She’s a long one ladies so we’ll save you any more time reading and let you jump right into this mystery box.This episode was brought to you by Waverley LED & Facials.Check them out at https://www.waverleyfacials.com.au/ or @waverleyledandfacialsMake sure you're the first one to press play on every message we leave on your machine by following/subscribing on your favourite podcast platform and leaving us a GLOWING review. Then be sure to head to our insta @messageonthemachine to keep up with all our antics on those long days in between. #afterthebeep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Catch Up Call #10

The first Catch Up Call of the year and boy, do we have a bit to catch up on!That's right it's everyone's favourite episode of the year, where Age & Mitch take the opportunity to shoot the shit about whatever's going on in their lives and whatever's on their radar from the world at large. This week we're talking about Age's foray into elective procedure with the purchase of a brand spanking new hairline. You'd think after 5 months away there'd be a bit more to report on the love front but the best the boys can offer you is a few near misses and an interesting new business venture that Mitch has discovered on Grindr. More on that inside.In pop culture our hosts couldn't go past The Slap™ that was heard across the globe and who was really in the wrong at The Oscars? They also discuss the celebrity playground that is Coachella and unpack the variety of celebrity pregnancies that are capturing our attentions of late.All this and lots more to be covered so what in the bloody hell are you waiting for? Press play fam and we'll see you on the other side.This episode was brought to you by Waverley LED & Facials.Check them out at https://www.waverleyfacials.com.au/ or @waverleyledandfacialsMake sure you're the first one to press play on every message we leave on your machine by following/subscribing on your favourite podcast platform and leaving us a GLOWING review. Then be sure to head to our insta @messageonthemachine to keep up with all our antics on those long days in between. #afterthebeep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gay Sex Ed

WE BACK BABEY!In case you’ve forgotten (as if you would), the names in your ears are Age & Mitch and for the first time in Season Four, this is Message on the Machine.The boys have spent their hiatus training the pipes and getting up to all sorts of mischief to regale you with throughout what is sure to be their best season ever. In this ep alone you can expect a brief update on Mardi Gras 2022. Mitch's triumphant return and Age's maiden voyage at this iconic party for the gays.But enough about that. Onto the main event. Today our hosts are giving a long overdue, educational lesson about the intricacies of gay sex. Inspired by the sheer lack of coverage around this topic in our education system, they’re taking this opportunity to teach the children how people with penises have sex with people with penises.We’re talking all things douching, lube, safe sex, masturbation and what in the bloody hell is a top and a bottom!? All in the name of helping the next generation of gays introduce themselves to this exciting world with a bit less trauma than their forefathers. Because a bit of hanky panky can be fun. And it should be.Make sure you're the first one to press play on every message we leave on your machine by following/subscribing on your favourite podcast platform and leaving us a GLOWING review. Then be sure to head to our insta @messageonthemachine to keep up with all our antics on those long days in between. #afterthebeep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.