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One Matt loves pop music. The other Matt loves musical theatre. Subscribe to hear our thoughts of the biggest pop culture news of the week.

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Host of Two Gay Matts, often leads conversational threads and provides analysis.
Matt Steele
Co‑host focused on theatre insights and pop culture analysis; contributes balance to discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 435 ratings
  • Matt Palmer loves Gaga!

    Just want to put this out there for the Little Monsters- it’s official. Also, Two Gay Matts are the very best friends a listener could ask for. Love!!!

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    mizhart16
    United States6 months ago
  • Just Love These Matts

    I've come to look forward to this podcast every week! From the cozy friends vibes to the encyclopedic knowledge of pop music and culture the Matts are so fun to listen to. Love love love!

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    5
    tinydancr06
    United Statesa year ago
  • Warms my heart and Gives my cheeks a workout

    Great podcast—fun banter and topics—it’s light and easy listening for the most part.

    The hosts are the friends I never thought I needed!

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    5
    Makizzo
    Canada2 years ago
  • The only podcast I tune into every week!

    Love, love, love these guys!

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    bybrianbyrne
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    My YouTube algorithm brought Two Gay Matts to my attention and I immediately fell in love with their show. So I was thrilled that they also convert their weekly show into a podcast. They have such a funny, witty and charming repertoire. I love their range of topics and their connection to their audience.

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    KB517
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners cite the show as a weekly comfort with insightful Broadway and music takes.
Many credit Patreon content and Patreon/community as a strong value add.
Fans love the hosts' warm banter and deep pop culture knowledge.
Audience appreciates inclusive, friendly vibes and fan‑centered community.

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If I Said It, You Said It Too!
Q: What are your favorite and least favorite songs off each Taylor Swift album?
They discuss favorites like You Belong With Me, Love Story, and Dear John, while acknowledging that vault and bonus tracks can change rankings, and they balance personal taste with context from listening sessions and Genius annotations.
Don't Let The Hackers Get You Down
Q: What would you pick as an alternative to an EGOT?
They suggest a prestige collection of honors including Pulitzers, Nobel Prizes, and a Kennedy Center honor, framing it as a higher-brow, long-term achievement rather than a single entertainment EGOT.
Devastating & Funny
Q: How was your week?
Matt Steele shares his busy schedule with previews for his off-Broadway show and film endeavors, while Matt Palmer discusses catching up on pop culture.
Live at New York's Caveat Theater!
Q: As NYU alum, do you have any wisdom or advice to part on the younger generation?
The hosts recommend making the most of the NYC experience and treasuring the friendships made during college years.
Live at New York's Caveat Theater!
Q: What are your guys' favorite Grammy performance of all time, and Tony Awards performance of all time?
Matt Steele names Bernadette Peters' 2003 revival of Gypsy as his favorite Tony performance, while Matt Palmer cites Kelly Clarkson's performance at the Grammys as one of his favorites.

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What is Two Gay Matts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Gay Matts centers on pop culture, music, theatre, and entertainment news through a free‑form, friendship‑driven conversation. The hosts share personal updates, deep dives into current topics (from Broadway and pop divas to reality TV and film), plus light production chatter and fan community moments. The show stands out for its enthusiastic, approachable vibe, strong banter, and cross‑media interests, often weaving in audience engagement via Patreon and listener mail. Listeners likely value insightful nerd‑level discussion, candid opinions, and a welcoming, queer‑leaning lens on culture.

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