The Scaries with Matty Rossi

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  Nobody Has It Figured Out ft. Benjamin Chipman 26.07.2026 56min

  This week, Matt is joined by creator Benjamin Chipman for a conversation about navigating your twenties when everyone else seems to have it all figured out.From growing up in New England and navigating Boston’s unique gay scene to graduating during COVID and entering adulthood in a world full of uncertainty, they reflect on the experiences that shaped them. They share the biggest lessons they’ve learned in their twenties, discuss building a career outside of your 9-to-5, and debate whether Boston or New York really comes out on top.Plus, they answer listener submissions about quarter-life crises, career anxiety, relationships, and the pressure to have your life together before you actually do.
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  Mythbusting Your Assumptions About Me 19.07.2026 37min

  I asked you to send me your most controversial assumptions, opinions, and theories about me… and you absolutely delivered.In this solo episode of The Scaries, I’m rating your assumptions as true, false, or it’s complicated while opening up about the topics I don’t usually address online.We talk about whether I’m actually nice in person, being called a fame chaser, why I came out publicly, the importance of LGBTQ+ representation, privilege versus being “spoiled,” and why the internet is so fascinated with my sex life.Then we wrap things up with a rapid-fire round featuring your funniest (and most unhinged) assumptions—from sitting down to pee to giving away my credit card while blacked out.This episode is about perception, identity, and the reminder that we’re all a lot more complicated than the version of ourselves people see on social media.
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  Is TikTok Replacing the News? ft. Daniel Dana 12.07.2026 1h 5min

  This week, Matt is joined by creator, journalist, and Gen Me host Daniel Dana, who shares why he walked away from ABC News and Good Morning America to build a career on his own terms.They talk about Daniel’s surreal first interview with Vera Wang, learning by doing instead of waiting until you’re “ready,” the realities of becoming a creator, and why so many people feel stuck between a stable career and taking a leap.They also get into internet culture, the Alix Earle vs. Alex Cooper drama, growing up in Miami, constantly being mistaken for Hispanic, the weirdest trends Daniel has covered, and—somehow—his completely irrational fear of yogurt.Plus, they answer Scaries submissions about quitting your job without a plan, feeling embarrassed to post online, family members who don’t think content creation is a real career, and staying sane when TikTok makes the world feel like it’s ending.
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  Spilling All the Tea with Zachary Reality 28.06.2026 49min

  Reality TV expert Zachary Reality joins The Scaries to break down everything happening in the world of reality television—from Love Island and Bachelor Nation to Bravo drama, behind-the-scenes tea, and the biggest stories on and off the screen.Matt and Zach discuss the future of The Bachelor, the Amanda & West fallout, the ethics of spilling reality TV gossip, and which shows are actually worth watching right now.Then they flip the script as Zach puts Matt in the hot seat to talk about his own reality TV experience, what viewers didn’t see, and his current love life.
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  He Matched with Dad on WHAT?! 21.06.2026 34min

  Happy Father’s Day, Scaries. This week, Matt recaps Pride Month in NYC and shares his thoughts on Olivia Rodrigo’s new album before diving into some of the most unhinged listener submissions we’ve ever received.We’re talking accidental family encounters on dating apps, anonymous hookups gone horribly wrong, ankle bracelets in the bedroom, and the awkward reality of sleeping with someone only to end up at his wife’s bakery the very next day.Plus, a listener wonders if it’s too late to restart their life at 29, leading to a conversation about career pivots, taking risks, and why your timeline might not be as far behind as you think.Happy Father’s Day. This one is absolute chaos. 💀🌈🫡
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  5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Came Out 14.06.2026 37min

  For week two of our Pride Month series, Matt reflects on the first year since coming out and shares the five things he wishes someone had told him beforehand. From fears that never came true, to navigating dating, friendship, identity, and self-worth, this is an honest, vulnerable, and occasionally chaotic look at what life has actually been like on the other side of the closet.Whether you’re LGBTQ+, questioning, coming out later in life, or simply figuring out who you are, this episode is for you.
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  Pride Ins & Outs ft. Our Resident Twink Billy Duke 07.06.2026 58min

  It’s officially Pride Month, and Billy Duke is back for the first episode of our Pride series. The two reflect on their friendship and the past year since Matt came out, sharing stories from their adventures, favorite memories, and everything that’s changed along the way. Plus, they reveal their official Pride Ins & Outs for 2026 and share their favorite gay bars in NYC.Also in this episode: Billy learns the original purpose of a jockstrap, we read Scaries submitted by members of the LGBTQ+ community, and we close things out with another chaotic round of This or That. 🌈🏳️‍🌈
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  Answering the Questions I've Been Avoiding (Part 2) 31.05.2026 35min

  The questions keep getting worse, so naturally we’re doing a Part 2. This week I’m answering more of your questions, including whether I’d ever start an OnlyFans, addressing the rumors about my shlong, and the biggest differences between dating men and dating women.I also rank some of NYC’s most overrated and underrated spots and share a few opinions that will probably get me into trouble. No guest. No filter. Just me continuing to answer the questions I probably should’ve ignored.
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  Comparing Wieners with TJ Dinch 24.05.2026 59min

  This week Matt is joined by TJ Dinch from Southern Hospitality for a chaotic episode covering everything from reality TV drama to… wieners. TJ spills all the tea on the latest season, what’s ahead for the finale, and what it’s actually like filming reality television. The two also tease Matt’s appearance this season and debate who the better kisser is: Justin or Michols.Plus: hookup horror stories, stopping sex to protect a Duolingo streak (before discovering TJ has no idea what Duolingo even is), and the Charleston gay dating scene. The episode ends with a brutal round of “Wiener or Loser,” where TJ rates his cast mates live on the spot.
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  Gay Trauma & DMs from Troye Sivan 17.05.2026 46min

  This week starts with Matt getting a DM from Troye Sivan… and somehow spirals into a full breakdown on the long-term effects of growing up queer.From people pleasing and chasing unavailable people to body dysmorphia, validation seeking, perfectionism, and “Perfect Boy Syndrome” — the pressure many queer men feel to be attractive, successful, likable, emotionally easy, and constantly impressive just to feel worthy.Matt opens up about the survival tactics many queer men develop growing up, how lying for self-protection can make authenticity feel unfamiliar, and what it actually looks like to unlearn behaviors that once kept you safe.
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  I Got SCAMMED at Coachella… Then Ran the Boston Marathon 10.05.2026 59min

  This week on The Scaries: a long overdue life update episode. Matt recaps his first ever Coachella experience, including the ticket scam situation that spiraled into one of the most viral videos he’s ever posted — plus all the behind-the-scenes chaos that came with it.Then it’s straight from the desert to Boston Marathon weekend, reflecting on one year since coming out to his parents, what personal growth actually looks like, and why the real definition of a PR has nothing to do with finish times.The episode closes with one of the happiest moments yet: officiating his best friend’s wedding and bringing a plus one to a wedding for the very first time.
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  Our WORST Hook Up Stories EVER ft. Joey Camasta 03.05.2026 56min

  This week on The Scaries, Matt is joined by comedian, podcaster, and social media personality Joey Camasta (aka best friend of Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi) for one of the most unhinged episodes to date.They dive into their absolute WORST hookup stories — from chaotic run-ins with Häagen-Dazs delivery drivers to Matt’s infamous “bathroom wall incident” after a questionable dinner decision. It’s messy, it’s graphic (in the storytelling sense), and it’s exactly what you’d expect from two people who have zero business oversharing this much.They also get into the realities of dog parenting (and why it weirdly feels like having a terminally ill child… in theory), Amish culture and Rumspringa fantasies, and a bunch of other completely unfiltered tangents. Safe to say… this is one of the wildest episodes in The Scaries history.
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  Robbed at Gunpoint, Housewives, & Horses on Ozempic ft. Eric Goldie 26.04.2026 1h 6min

  The Scaries is joined by Eric Goldie, social media personality and real estate agent. We get into all things Real Housewives, the Bachelorette cancellation, and the art of putting expensive purchases on your husband’s credit card. He also shares the story of getting robbed at gunpoint and enlightens us on horses on Ozempic.
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  Answering the Questions I’ve Been Avoiding 19.04.2026 54min

  First solo episode of Season 2 and we’re getting into it. I finally answer the questions I’ve been actively dodging — from my full dating history since coming out to my type, celebrity crushes, and the realities of life in NYC vs. Boston.We also get into some unhinged moments including how I got banned from a Four Seasons and a few stories that probably didn’t need more detail… but you’re getting it anyway.Plus we talk about the weird duality of being in your 30s — going out one night and the next day your friends are having babies — along with conversations around body count, catching print, and everything in between. Nothing is off limits. Though some of it should be.
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  The Resident Twink Returns (ft. Billy Duke) 12.04.2026 1h

  Billy Duke is back for his FOURTH appearance — our most recurring guest, resident twink, and still somehow the second most requested to return guest.We get updates on his love life, life as a twink in WeHo, and dive into the chaos of the NYC gay dating scene.As expected, it spirals into red flags, questionable advice, and pure chaos.
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  AirDropped your WHAT!? (ft. Murray Hill Boy) 05.04.2026 58min

  Max Cohen (aka Murray Hill Boy) joins me for one of the most chaotic episodes of the season.We get into what it was like growing up on Long Island in a Jewish household, including the time he and his brother absolutely destroyed the family computer (yes… exactly how you’re thinking). We talk about coming out at a young age in the most nonchalant way possible, being a full-on theater kid, and how a boring legal career shaped who he is now as a creator in NYC.We also spiral into why people tend to date versions of their parents (whether they realize it or not), the realities of gay dating culture, and some truly unhinged modern behavior—including airdropping unsolicited pics to the homies.We wrap with a game of Legit or Full of Sht*, where Max reacts to your submitted Scaries… and let’s just say hooking up with your HR director is, unfortunately, very real.
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  Am I dating Jake Eldridge? 29.03.2026 1h 11min

  Season 2 is here and we’re starting with a bang. Jake Eldridge joins me for a long overdue conversation where we finally address the dating rumors, break down our types, biggest icks, and the realities of dating in 2026. We get into NYC nightlife, how we first met, and some of the funniest (and most unhinged) advice we’ve given each other along the way.Jake also opens up about his journey—from being a D1 football player at Rutgers to coming out publicly and building a new life as a model and internet personality in New York City. And of course, we tackle the hard-hitting question: would you rather have a micro-penis or a receding hairline?
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  Life Updates, Holiday Chaos & What’s Next 21.12.2025 1h 4min

  In this Holiday Spectacular, Matt catches listeners up on life since the Halloween Special—settling into NYC, solo traveling to London, and navigating dating in a new city.He reads listener-submitted Holiday Scaries, covering everything from hooking up with your crush at the holiday party and surviving Christmas shopping to handling political differences with family once the wine starts flowing.Matt also talks about the importance of gay representation in TV, how one very hot show unexpectedly got him into hockey, and how coming out helped him stop people-pleasing and care less about internet opinions and hate comments.The episode wraps with updates on The 29 Project and a preview of what’s coming in Season 2 of The Scaries Podcast.
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  Tricks, Treats, & Twinks 02.11.2025 1h 38min

  Matt and his resident twink/BFF Billy Duke are back from the dead for a special out-of-season Scaries episode filled with horror stories, costume changes, and way too many tequila shots. From listener-submitted scaries to Matt’s own coming-out horror stories, nothing is off-limits. It’s spooky, it’s messy, and it’s the unhinged Halloween special you didn’t know you needed — complete with ghosts, gays, and good tequila. 
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  Moving, Breakups & Being on Your Own 14.09.2025 49min

  In the Season One finale, Matt unpacks what it really means to start over—moving to a new city, navigating breakups and open relationships, and finding comfort in your own company. From adjusting to life post-move in NYC to embracing independence, he shares the lessons and mindset shifts that have shaped this chapter. Plus, a look ahead at what’s coming for Season Two of The Scaries Podcast.