Message on the Machine

Masculinity

Righto boys, listen up.Today we're going to talk about really manly shit. Like footy, and pulling birds and the fact that you should be transparent with those closest to you if you're struggling. Also, schooners.That's right, today Age & Mitch are tackling the rather complex concept of masculinity. Where did it come from? What is it? And what does it mean for a couple of proud (not very masc4masc) homos? Spoiler, probably much more than you realise.Masculinity, and in particular toxic masculinity, is something that is beaten into young Australian boys from a very young age. Unfortunately, (unless you're James Bond) it's almost impossible for anyone - gay, straight or otherwise - to live up to the expectation of what it means to be the perfect man. The boys discuss their own relationship with their masculinity and of course, femininity and how they have changed over time. Discussion leads in some interesting directions when they realise that in this case, maybe The Straights actually have it tougher? And maybe none of it even matters anymore anyway.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.

Your Message, Our Machine #04

Good morning, afternoon or evening ladies and gents.Excellent news! Today the boys are back on deck with the season's first instalment of Your Message, Our Machine. Our favourite kind of episode because Age & Mitch get to throw to YOU to tell them exactly what to talk about.Expect some really deep chats on things like advice for our younger selves, rainbow washing during pride month and what position the boys would choose if they had to have sex with each other. Inspired by a listener question, this episode also features a very saucy segment of Fuck, Marry, Kill with some potentially unexpected suitors (or victims). Of course, no YMOM would be complete without a bit of questionable advice so settle in because once again, all the advice requests that came in were about relationships and the answers were provided by two people who are... not in relationships.Once you've finished the ep, get in early and line up your questions, scenarios and advice seeking now for the next time MOTM throws to the people. We're always around to take a message via insta DM or email. (Voice memos obviously encouraged.)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.

Going Viral with Jim Rossington

This week, the boys welcome TikTok star and content creator Jim Rossington to the studio for a dish on the life of a famous and hilarious NOT-an-influencer. Age & Mitch are on a mission to gather all the deets on Jim's rise to online fame, what makes a viral video and how he handles being recognised at his day job. Expect a great chat on how Jim's managed being a gay content creator (and gay man) in a straight man's world and what's next on the cards.Of course, they also cover the topic of online hate. Something that everyone in the public eye becomes a victim of eventually. (Except Message on the Machine. Everyone loves us.) Speaking of love, we couldn't let Jim leave the studio without asking the question, is there a gentleman that he shares his glamorous life with? Expect a very hilarious and occasionally quite insightful romp between three very chaotic ladies. Best enjoyed with a pink gin & tonic.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.

The Secret Gay Underbelly

Just like herpes, or an ex who won't take a hint, we're BACK BABY. And by god we've missed ya.To kick off Season 3, Age & Mitch pull back the literal and metaphoric curtain on the much discussed, but often misunderstood sex party. Referred to in previous episodes as the gay sex rave, casual group hookup or organised orgy, it's time to plunge straight in. For lack of a better term.Full disclaimer, like most things discussed on this show, the boys are FAR from experts in this particular field. They have spent enough time adjacent to the events discussed and have done copious research to be able to bring you only the juiciest deets of this phenomenon. Chats about bath houses, cruising, massage parlours and glory holes all to come for those of you who are brave enough. And those who aren't? Well, you might be tuned in to the wrong show, darls.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.

A Moment with Our Mothers

These apples did not fall far from their trees.This week is the SEASON FINALE OF MOTM SEASON TWO and also coincidentally Mother's Day is just around the corner! So Age & Mitch thought, who better to help bring home their sophomore season than two very special guests: their mothers Sylvia and Susie.Always ones to make it about them, the boys take the opportunity to grill each other's mothers on what it was like raising both these absolute handfuls. Of course nothing is off the table as they discuss the highs, lows, proudest moments and angriest. Things get sentimental when the ladies reveal when they knew their boys were one of The Gays and how the coming out effected them as mothers. If you've been waiting to hear the types of stories that only a mother can tell, this episode is one not to miss.As we wrap another season, Age & Mitch want to say an enormous thank you to each and every one of you who tunes in every week. It's been a surprise and delight to see how many people have loved this little show. And stay tuned because it will be back very soon!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.