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Dear listener, it's time to catch up. Indeed it's that time again, where we all pour ourselves a wine and sit down to catch up with our two best gays. It's time for The Catch Up Call and Age & Mitch have been through the bloody ringer this week just for your aural pleasure. Since we last spoke, one half of our talent has battled COVID and the other half has battled some kind of demonic super flu but the show must go on. And so here they are to talk about it. Other happenings in the lives of our hosts are that it's all coming up Age, with a sweet new car and a hot new boy both on the agenda. Less so for Mitch who has been the victim of a vicious and hilarious practical joke at the hands of his 9-5 boss. More on that inside. In the news, the boys unpack the garment saga that's launched a million tweets. Kimmy K tearing Marilyn's iconic dress to smithereens! But whomst is really to blame? Beyoncé has new music on the way which has us all chomping at the bit, and a gorge win for the lesbians comes from an unlikely place. While we're on lesbians, we welcome Rebel Wilson to the Pink Army. Even if the circumstances of this outcoming were FAR less than ideal. Not cool SMH, not cool. All the above and more crammed into this little instalment of TCUC. All you need to do is draw yourself a lovely hot bath and hit play. This episode was brought to you by Sophie Cosmetica. Check them out at sophiecosmetica.com or on insta @sophie.cosmetica 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi Gay. And a happy Pride Month to you. If you're not across this very special event that sees the whole world painted rainbow, then firstly, where tf have you been hiding. And secondly, this is probably not the podcast for you. In honour of the gayest month of the year, Age & Mitch thought this week they'd take a moment to unpack exactly what in fact is this thing we call Pride? The boys throw back to the Stonewall Riots, where the whole modern gay rights movement began and we started celebrating just how glam chic hot gorge we all are, tracking through to the modern day pride festivals where we continue this tradition. Conversation turns to the way corporations are getting involved in the fun, and the situation known as "rainbow washing" where some of them basically gaslight us to sell rainbow shit. Our hosts discuss what pride means for each of them, why we need it today just as much as ever before, and how to engage with it this June. All in all, the boys doing what they do best which is talk about gay shit. Slay. This episode was brought to you by Sophie Cosmetica. Check them out at sophiecosmetica.com or on insta @sophie.cosmetica 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyone's favourite episode is back with a vengeance, binches! That's right, the long-awaited return of Your Message, Our Machine is back for the first time in Season Four. The time for you sickos to take control of Age & Mitch's fates and set the meeting agenda for this message on the machine. In our classic opener, Leave us a Message, you wanted to know what hath happened with Adrian's previously discussed first date, and what in the hell is with Mitch and his carrots. And the boys are happy to share. Discussion also (somehow) returns to politics and then the age-old question: Melbourne or Sydney? Our hosts are also launching an exciting new segment we're calling Confessions on the Machine. A chance for you to air your dirty laundry (anon ofc) so that the boys can unpack on air for the joys of the masses. Can we just say, they weren't sure what you’d deliver but holy f*****g shit. If the maiden voyage has served us a secret star-crossed romance between one of our listeners and a professional athlete, well then honey are we in for a treat. Once you've finished the ep, get in early and line up your questions, comments and confessions 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.) This episode was brought to you by Encore Pilates Co. Check them out at @encorepilatesco 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the words of a wise man: hey besties. This week Age & Mitch have welcome everyone's favourite online personality, Louis Hanson, to share the mics for what can only be described as a completely iconique catch up. For those of you who don't know Louis he is a content creator, columnist, presenter, journo, author and all round sweetheart. Louis and his famous feet (more on that inside) sashayed into the studio to do exactly what it says on the tin, and talk some shit with the gals. The boys certainly have a lot to discuss. From his empowering children's book, brave journey into the treacherous world of freelancing and (obviously) what it was like for him Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World. To finding inspiration for the next viral TikTok, building a personal brand and porn preferences. Wild. If there's one thing to be said about the hilariously awkward Louis Hanson it's that he's a certified treat to listen to. So without further ado, the time has come to get stuck in, have a laugh, and maybe... even learn something? For more of Louis, check out his insta at @louishanson or his other various links here. This episode was brought to you by Encore Pilates Co. Check them out at @encorepilatesco 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a beautiful thing it is to catch up with old friends. So beautiful in fact, that that's exactly what we're going to do in today's ep of The Catch Up Call. *Gay gasp*. This week, our hosts embark on a bit of self reflection with some very important questions. Are they past their days of hitting the club? Or is Melbourne just running out of men? Speaking of men, Age has boys on the brain this week as he unpacks his current unlucky-in-love status, sex dreams he shouldn't be having and maybe some better luck on the horizon... In news, its Kardashians and cucumbers, more swooning over Heartstopper, Eurovision and a very superficial dive into the Australian campaign trail. (Recorded before the results are in btw.) The boys also unpack one of the saddest news stories of the past month, which of course is the demo of Kath Day-Knight's iconic house. And on a lighter note, a beautiful Australian gay couple who's union has been personally endorsed by J-Lo. The days are getting shorter and colder for those of you in the southern hemisphere right now so pour yourself a lovely glass of cab sav, tuck up in bed and let us chew your ear off, darl. We'll see you after the beep. This episode was brought to you by Encore Pilates Co. Check them out at @encorepilatesco 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 @encorepilatesco 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 @waverleyledandfacials 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 @waverleyledandfacials 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 @waverleyledandfacials 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Time to say goodbye. It's snuck up on us all but in this week's ep, Age & Mitch are bidding adieu to another year. God bless ya. Always ones to have the last word, the boys have taken the opportunity to wrap up the year that was in a bumper 2021 Message Rewind, if you please. Even though it’s all gone by in the blink an eye, a LOT has happened that you might have forgotten about. But fear not loyal listener, for our hosts are going to spend the next hour throwing back to some of the greatest hits of the last 12(ish) months. From their personal lives, it's tragic quests for love, professional highs and lows and the rare trip away amidst never-ending lockdowns. For the world it's been the year of Lil Nas, the Olympics (and more importantly, Jess Fox - love ya girl), and a relentless stream of Drag Race episodes. Adele releases new music, Beyoncé breaks records, Meghan and Harry break hearts and Britney is finally free.  With so much that’s happened, Age & Mitch had to be quite cutthroat with the topics that made the airwaves, but if you feel like there’s anything that was missed then feel free to leave them both a detailed message on the machine. Bidding farewell is such sweet sorrow but it is because of you, the listener, that MOTM will be back next year. We love you dearly and miss you already but throughout the silly season, don’t forget that there are 52 episodes that you can go back and listen to whenever you goddamn like. Happy holidays ladies and gents. Here’s to 2022 and whatever chaos that it may bring. 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the penultimate episode of Season 3, Age & Mitch have taken a bit of a family-friendly direction. Yes, believe it or not, this week the boys have found a very special guest to chat all things gay parenting. Makeup guru, hilarious sweetheart and new father-of-one Ross Andrewartha has graciously joined our hosts to chat through his experience bringing gorgeous daughter Oli into the world. A sometimes fraught but extremely rewarding feat. Ross shares it all, from weighing your options to wanking in the cup. Dollar figures, Palm Springs, managing your surrogates and the hot doctors that make it all happen. Content warning, Ross also shares his and his partner Jack’s experience dealing with miscarriage, along with all the other challenges they faced when growing their gorgeous family. He chats through the highs, the lows and hopes and fears for the future in this jam-packed bumper episode. There’s not much more to say that hasn’t already been said. All that’s left to do is hit play on the ep and fall in love with this chummy, full-face, South-London gal who we just like to call… daddy. If you’d like to keep up with Ross and his family, you can find him on instagram at @rossandrewartha. Prepare to swoon. This episode was brought to you by StrangeLove. The drink drink drinkers drink. Check them out at https://strangelove.com.au/ or @lovestrangelove 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.