My Friends Matt

Matt Shields and Matt Zahn

5.0 (7)
RELATIONSHIPS

Hosted by Gay Matt (Matt Zahn) and Straight Matt (Matt Shields), this podcast is your escape from the everyday. We swap wild stories, unpack life, love, travel, pop culture, and brag shamelessly about our friends along the way. It’s honest, hilarious, sometimes heartfelt, and always a good time. Come unwind, laugh, and enjoy the ride.

FEB 11

S1 EP8 • From Scotland to the US : The Iconic Ross Clark tells his journey to becoming the great Tattoo artist he is today.

We interview the iconic and talented Ross Clark. Ross has become one of the GOATS of fine line and creative tattoos in the area. He will discuss what drove him to being the artist he is today and the grind it took to get there. All the way from Scottland, we're lucky to have him. Also Matt and Matt discuss some very interesting Matt Mail.

1h 10m
JAN 18

S1 EP7 • The Receipts Don’t Lie

When a “hey girly” DM exposes a web of lies, everything changes. We break down a real-life dating nightmare involving long distance, manipulation, and a man living a double (or triple) life - while Matt Z shares his own shocking dating story involving lies, false identities, and red flags hiding in plain sight. Together, we talk through how to move forward without carrying someone else’s damage into your future.

1h 13m
JAN 12

S1 EP6 • Intentional Living: Travel & Taking Our Time Back in 2026

This week we talk about choosing intention - in dating, travel, health, friendships, and how we spend our time. From taking trips out of the group chat and redefining fun, to setting boundaries, chasing experiences, and wanting more out of life in 2026, this episode is all about doing things on purpose. Plus: gym motivation, Heated Rivalry, pop culture chaos, and a medical story that went way too far.

39 min
JAN 5

S1 EP5 • Cheers to Growth: The Highs of ’25 & What We’re Manifesting for ’26

We’re closing out 2025 with gratitude, laughter, and a few lessons learned. In this New Year episode, we reflect on what went right, what changed us, and what we’re manifesting as we step into 2026. New goals, new energy — let’s go.

27 min
12/29/2025

S1 EP4 • Creative Worlds Collide: Ford Fairchild, Music Industry & Longtime Friendship

Our first guest episode is here, and we’re kicking it off with Ford Fairchild - music industry manager, photographer, videographer, creative powerhouse, and founder of Town Studios, home to 8+ themed sets built for photo, video, and content creation. We barely scratch the surface of Ford’s industry experience, but we do get into his work with major artists like Lady Gaga and Dustin Lynch, what it’s like managing his own artists, and how his creative worlds all collide. Plus, we talk through Ford’s longtime friendship with Matt S, how they met, and how those relationships evolve alongside careers in the music and creative industries. This one’s part industry insight, part creative chaos, and very much a “to be continued.”

1h 8m
12/22/2025

S1 EP3 • Separate Weekend Trips, Solidcore TikTok Drama & Heated Rivalry

Matt Z took on NYC while Matt S headed to Charleston to see the town and maybe something else... we definitely had to compare notes, vibes, and mild chaos included. We break down the Solidcore TikTok drama (whose side are we actually on?) and dive into Heated Rivalry, the new show everyone’s talking about, plus why representation on screen still really matters. Travel recaps, internet mess, and pop culture feelings - classic us.

51 min
12/01/2025

S1 EP2 • Seasonal Situationships, Bad Date Stories & Aliens

Cuffing season has arrived, which means seasonal situationships, questionable decisions, and delusion levels at an all-time high. We’re diving into bad date stories, communication breakdowns, ghosting culture, and why everyone seems extra unhinged this time of year. Plus: aliens from The Age of Disclosure documentary, Matt’s thoughts on Wicked Part 2, and more chaos you didn’t ask for but definitely needed.

1h 35m
11/17/2025

S1 EP1 • Sliding Into DMs & Meeting IRL: Dating Apps, Approaches & The Death of Communication

For our very first episode, we’re diving into the wild world of modern dating: DM slides, in-person approaches, dating app fatigue, and the tragic downfall of clear communication. We talk about what works, what absolutely doesn’t, and why everyone suddenly has approach anxiety. Also in this episode: Matt Zahn survived London and came back with stories, and Matt Shields delivers a fresh dating update. It’s chaotic, relatable, and exactly what you’d expect from us.

49 min
11/12/2025

The Trailer

Meet one gay Matt, one straight Matt, and their friend and producer Reed - the team behind the chaos. In this trailer, we give you a taste of the wild stories, questionable decisions, and honest conversations that make up our world. No experts, no agenda, just friends figuring it out, laughing too hard, and probably oversharing. Pull up a seat, escape the everyday, and hang out with us - things are about to get messy, funny, and real.

20 min

9 Episodes

5

out of 5

7 Ratings

Hosted by Gay Matt (Matt Zahn) and Straight Matt (Matt Shields), this podcast is your escape from the everyday. We swap wild stories, unpack life, love, travel, pop culture, and brag shamelessly about our friends along the way. It’s honest, hilarious, sometimes heartfelt, and always a good time. Come unwind, laugh, and enjoy the ride.

Creator

Matt Shields and Matt Zahn
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

9
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Matt Shields and Matt Zahn
Show Website

My Friends Matt