Occasionally Funny

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Occasionally Funny is a new podcast by Joshua Fox and reality TV groom Sam Stanton.

This pod show aims to bring a smile to your face while covering everything from gay dating disasters and pop culture to our stressful searches to find new husbands. There will also be an occasional serious side while touching on topics like mental health, shame and acceptance through humour and honesty.

Josh is as the author of best-selling gay book What You Into? and his time on The Kyle & Jackie O Show.

Sam is best known for attempting to find love on reality television.

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Thursday · 17 min
The rise of Grindr hate crimes in Australia (Bonus episode)
In this Bonus Episode, Sam Stanton and Joshua Fox are being Occasionally Serious as they discuss the ride of homophobic hate crimes in Australia and how most come from gay men being lured on apps such as Grindr. Plus, the pair then discuss the responsibility of queer media when reporting on attacks without feeding into false narratives and predatory men in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 36 min
Never Say These Things To A Gay Person
After experiencing some accidental homophobia at the footy in Adelaide, this week Sam Stanton and Joshua Fox discuss all the funny and offensive things straight people should stop saying to gay people.. Plus, we discuss the dangerous new “straight acting brotherhood” of gay men who refuse to accept their sexuality and Sam explains how he recently saved a life… Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 8 · 58 min
A Glory Hole Epiphany (…We’re Back, With Back News)
Sam Stanton and Joshua Fox are back after a brief hiatus, and they have plenty of back news to catch up on. The pair both have some very gay relationship updates; Josh has a story about the ‘Bondi Bro Hole’ and Sam has met Australia’s most unconventional psychic. Plus, the pair reflect on the recent moments they’ve both realised they can’t do it all and there’s no shame in asking for help or getting vulnerable. Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 10 · 41 min
A Dangerous Dilemma And Surprise Guest...
Dear listeners, Apologies for the lack of episode last week, all is explained in the first couple of minutes here. In this week's episode, Sam has some smelly back news, Josh talks fight or flight situations after once unexpectedly catching a pedophile and a Dear Diary rant leads to our first guest on the phone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 29 · 27 min
What Sam Learned From A Toxic Relationship (Part 2)
Part 2 of this week’s episodes on finding your worth is here early as Sam shares the story of the defining, two-year relationship he learned so much from. What Sam once thought was love he has since realised what something so different. Plus, Sam and his boyfriend Ilya have a big update…' Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. You can watch clips from the podcast on the Occasionally Funny YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 28 · 32 min
The Red Flag That Made Josh Dump Him (Part 1)
This week Josh and Sam both have some very different back news, the pair discuss Stella and Filip’s recent split and Josh shares a story of a secret relationship he had over Christmas – and how this romance taught him to realise his self-worth after one shocking comment. Part 2 will be out on Thursday as Sam shares his own light bulb moment from a former toxic relationship. Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. You can watch clips from the podcast on the Occasionally Funny YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 21 · 43 min
Driving Bans, Bottoming And Bad Advice
Sam asked you lovely listeners if you had any questions for him and Josh, and you did not let him down! In this week’s episode, the pair offer underqualified advice on everything from ending relationships to trying new positions in the bedroom. Plus, Sam throws a curve ball at the end by asking for advice on his own current drama… Listen to The disappearance of Katie Walker here. Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. You can watch clips from the podcast on the Occasionally Funny YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 14 · 33 min
Josh Has Started Dating Someone...
Josh shares the news he's been keeping from Sam for a few weeks now... and also asks his advice on navigating potential long distance relationships while not wanting someone to make choices for them. Plus, Sam has some "back news" he's dying to share and Josh has a new podcast. Listen to The disappearance of Katie Walker here. Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. You can watch clips from the podcast on the Occasionally Funny YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 7 · 27 min
Who Is Sam’s Secret Boyfriend?
Over the weekend, Sam officially hard launched his secret boyfriend on social media and today he tells Josh how they met, what he’s like and the sad story which led to him moving to Australia several years ago. Plus, Josh has a rant about influencers and Sam wants to introduce his “back news” to listeners… If you want to donate to Rainbow Road, click here. Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. You can watch clips from the podcast on the Occasionally Funny YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 1 · 30 min
My Secret Age Gap Relationship... (Part 2)
After Josh opened up about his previous age gap relationship in Part 1, he now tells Sam about how his partner's Islam faith divided them, the New Year's ultimatum and the Instagram message that changed everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 30 · 31 min
Why Am I Ashamed Of My Age? (Part 1)
Josh and Sam have their first "mass debate" this week over accepting our ages, comparing ourselves to others, feeling like failures and how gay men over a certain age often feel invisible. The chat takes an unexpected turn as Josh opens up about his own age gap relationship... Part 2 will be posted tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 23 · 30 min
An Accidental Leaked Video And Life Changing Night (Part 2)
Sammy starts this week’s ep where the last one ended: finally sharing the story of what he accidentally posted to TikTok and quickly had to delete. Josh then introduces new segment, The Wheel of Misfortune, and shares the story of the tabloid scandal that got his school teacher fired and then the night he saved a man’s life. Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. You can watch clips from the podcast on the Occasionally Funny YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 16 · 25 min
Josh And Sam's First Fight... Plus, All Gays Should Be Vers? (Part 1)
The honeymoon period of Josh and Sam's friendship is officially over as the first big issue to threaten the future of this podcast pops up during this week's episode. Plus, why all gay men should be 'vers' in the bedroom, what's pissing Sam off and introducing Dear Diary our new segment! Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. You can watch clips from the podcast on the Occasionally Funny YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 9 · 19 min
Naked Dramas And Body Dysmorphia
A changing room dilemma that Josh faced divided him and Sam and led to a surprising discussion on body dysmorphia in the gay community, gym insecurities everybody faces and overcoming that first, scary hurdle to get into fitness. But… would you push the big red button? Check out Sam’s gym Studio 360 for information on classes: https://www.instagram.com/studio360sports/ Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. You can watch clips from the podcast on the Occasionally Funny YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 6 · 19 min
A Public Apology (To The Wiggles)
Join Joshua Fox and Sam Stanton as they recap their wild night in Sydney (with audio and video evidence) searching for a new husband on Oxford Street before then, um, drunkenly chasing The Wiggles at the Australian Audio Awards and attempting to start a war. You can watch this bonus episode in full on the Occasionally Funny YouTube Channel as an on location special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 27 · 14 min
Sam's Confession To His Parents (Bonus Ep)
I set Sam a challenge for this week's bonus episode to phone his parents up and confess to lying to them for 21 years about ordering Brokeback Mountain on the family DVD account! However, the call quickly took an unexpected turn and became quite emotional... Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 26 · 30 min
The Moment We Knew We Were Gay (Coming Out Stories)
After officially announcing Sam Stanton as my co-host of the Occasionally Funny podcast last week, I thought for our first proper episode we'd take things all the way back to when we first figured out we were both gay, how we eventually came out and what lessons we've learned along the way. We hope anyone still struggling with their sexuality or parents unsure how to bring certain topics up with their kids will take something from this episode. Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 19 · 17 min
And the co-host winner is...
The search is finally over and in this episode I finally make my Occasionally Funny co-host choice and phone both Sam and my mum up to share the exciting news! Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 18 · 30 min
BONUS: The wait is (almost) over...
With Sam and my mum's co-host auditions complete, this weekend I decided to catch up with them both one last time to see if this helped me make my final decision. Plus, I dig out audio of the first time I ever cried on the internet, reminisce about a homeless man I befriended and tried to bring home as a teenager and welcome a wild card into the studio. Well, I wouldn't say welcome, more they arrived at my door for an unplanned audition. PS: If you enjoyed my friend Louisa's questionable jokes, find more on her Instagram here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 13 · 30 min
Mum's co-host audition: Family secrets
It's time for my mum's audition to become the Occasionally Funny co-host and after starting off with some embarrassing stories about me, we discuss the "deprived" area I was raised and how family was at the forefront of so much drama. Let us know what you think of Sam's audition on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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