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Life in Parallel Podcast SNEAK PEEK: "Boys Aren't Nurses" (in 1980s Nebraska) with Dr. James Q. Simmons
22/10/2026 | 1h 52 mins.At 28, Dr. James Q Simmons walked away from a six-figure job at PepsiCo to become a nurse. His dad's first question was about the pension.
Matt's longtime friend grew up in Omaha, survived a hate campaign in college and went viral in 2014 answering the health questions everyone Googles at 2 a.m. Now he's a nurse practitioner. We get into the one free thing that will improve your health tonight.
This episode includes discussion of homophobic harassment, suicidal thoughts in childhood, and HIV.
If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US). LGBTQ+ young people can reach The Trevor Project 24/7.
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Mentioned:
• Artemis II
• CDC diabetes resources
• The Onion
• Sugarland and The Chicks
• For the record: The Sound of Music and Oklahoma!
Walkout songs (he couldn't pick one):
• "Million Dollar Bill" by Whitney Houston
• "Take Your Time (Do It Right)"
• Pickleball: "Big Bad Wolf"
Breaking the algorithm:
• Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins, author of Black. Fat. Femme. ·&nb ...90 Day: Hunt For Love 0203 “The Boy Who Called His Mom”
20/10/2026 | 1h 2 mins.Chloe turns on Emma, and Brian scrambles to win her back. Jamal's pursuit of Ericka takes a turn as he struggles to let go of Emma. Michael sets his sights on someone new, Kara tests her chemistry with JT, and Razvan moves in on Steven's connection.
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19/10/2026 | 1h 3 mins.Part 2!
Jessy gets a rude awakening in the Italian countryside. Andi worries about meeting Nigel's other lovers. Jon goes head-to-head with Ally's best friend. Matilda's surprise for Niles backfires. Ben welcomes Zuri back to France with a language lesson.
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19/10/2026 | 56 mins.Jessy gets a rude awakening in the Italian countryside. Andi worries about meeting Nigel's other lovers. Jon goes head-to-head with Ally's best friend. Matilda's surprise for Niles backfires. Ben welcomes Zuri back to France with a language lesson.
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16/10/2026 | 46 mins.The boys discuss this week’s Kelly Clarkson bird toy fiasco, as well as the new Netflix series “East of Eden.”
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About Reality Gays with Mattie and Poodle
Jake Anthony and Matt Marr are two Southern Queens who absolutely love reality shows about lonely hearts looking for love. They recap it all including: TLC's 90 Day Fiancé, Love is Blind on Netflix, Love After Lockup, and some other shows where the people are just hot messes looking for love. If you've been looking for your gay BFFs to dish this show, you're home Queen!Matt is a clinical psychologist, while Jake is a life coach and teacher. And they both are shady queens who are boggled at the insane ways some of these people search for love in this world. The only thing more certain than a K-1 Visa or a venereal disease is the fact that Jake and Matt will keep you laughing at these lovebirds while also judging their choices. But none of it is mean, because Jake and Matt get it. At the end of the day, aren't we all just looking for our little piece of love?Follow us Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Find all things Mattie & Poodle at www.realitygays.com. An Audacy Podcast.
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