The Scaries with Matty Rossi

Episódios

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  Sam Cushing Touches My Wiener 13.09.2026 1h 7min

  This week, Matty is joined by Sam Cushing for his first-ever podcast appearance—and yes, he touches Matty’s wiener (Kirkland, obviously).Fresh off a Labor Day weekend in Fire Island, Sam is in NYC for Fashion Week to talk all things gay life, dating, getting older, and figuring out what you actually want. Matty and Sam get into Fire Island vs. Ptown, whether Sam could see himself moving back to New York, hookup culture, saying “I love you” on the first date, and why dating in your 30s feels completely different than dating in your 20s. They also talk marriage, kids, fear of intimacy, knowing whether it’s your gut or just anxiety talking, and the constant battle between wanting to be healthy and wanting to stay out dancing until 5 a.m. Plus, Sam closes things out with a rapid-fire round of This or That.
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  Are You Okay? Because We’re Not ft. Bri Morales 06.09.2026 56min

  This week, Matty is joined by Bri Morales, former host of Are You Okay?, for a conversation that begs the question… are any of us actually okay?Bri talks about unexpectedly becoming the face of a viral interview series, what years of talking to strangers taught her about people (and herself), and why she ultimately decided to close that chapter and bet on what comes next.They also get into having absolutely no idea what you’re doing with your life, being chronically online, internet trolls, burnout, oversharing with your coworkers, why nobody is thinking about your embarrassing moments as much as you are—and, naturally, whether or not they’d sleep with Shrek.Plus, Bri gives us a first look at the new show she’s building—and what’s next for her on her own.
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  Building a Life in NYC ft. Summer House’s Levi Sebree 30.08.2026 50min

  This week, Matty is joined by Summer House’s Levi Sebree to talk about building a life in New York City, her career in fashion and events, and the unexpected path that landed her on reality TV.Levi opens up about what made her say yes to Summer House, navigating the experience alongside longtime friend Bailey, and what viewers don’t always get to see when the cameras stop rolling. She also shares her perspective on the West and Amanda scandal that took over the season—and what it was like experiencing it all from inside the house.Plus, they talk dating and friendships in NYC, starting over after a major life change, what the past year has taught her about herself, and whether she’d ever do reality TV again.
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  Finding Your Personal Style ft. RyanStylesNYC 23.08.2026 56min

  What does it actually take to find your personal style? This week, Matty is joined by men’s style creator and entrepreneur Ryan Clark (@RyanStylesNYC) to talk about dressing better, building a wardrobe you actually like, and using fashion as a tool for confidence and self-expression.Ryan breaks down where to start if you feel like you have no style, the biggest mistakes men make when getting dressed, how to experiment without feeling self-conscious, and how to stop chasing every trend you see online. Plus, they get into modern masculinity, fashion icks, and the next wave of fashion trends to get ahead of.
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  How to Manifest Your Husband ft. Liv Schreiber 16.08.2026 52min

  What if finding your person has less to do with swiping and more to do with actually putting yourself out there?This week, I’m joined by Liv Schreiber, creator of Hot & Single, to talk about how to approach dating differently—from making a “husband list” and getting clear on what you actually want in a partner to creating more opportunities to meet people in real life.We get into dating app burnout, how to be more open to connection in your everyday life, the pressure to find “the one,” and why being single should be a chapter you actually enjoy instead of something you’re constantly trying to escape.We also talk about making friends as an adult, building community, the unexpected power of intergenerational friendships, and why romantic relationships aren’t the only connections worth investing in.Plus, we answer your Scaries about dating, friendship, and putting yourself out there when you feel completely stuck.
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  How to Look Good Naked 09.08.2026 25min

  This week, Matty focuses on one Scary he’s received again and again: “I hate the way I look naked.” After years of gaining and losing weight, trying different diets, and figuring out how to make fitness fit into his life, Matty shares the five things that have helped him build a routine that actually lasts.He breaks down finding a workout you genuinely enjoy, setting measurable goals, figuring out nutrition without relying on extreme diets, creating accountability, and avoiding the habits that can quietly sabotage your progress. He also gets into the impact of alcohol, the importance of recovery, and why consistency matters more than perfection.But ultimately, looking good naked isn’t really the point. Matty shares how his relationship with fitness has shifted from chasing a certain body to focusing on performance, longevity, confidence, and taking care of himself.Because you can want to change your body without hating the one you have now.
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  Answering the Questions I've Been Avoiding (Part 3) 02.08.2026 46min

  The last month has been a whirlwind—from Fourth of July in Provincetown to spending time with my family at our lake house in New Hampshire. In this episode, I’m catching you up on everything that’s happened while answering some of the most requested questions you’ve been sending in. We get into dating, relationships, friendships, and a lot of the personal questions I’ve never really addressed before. I also answer your Scary submissions, including everything from navigating a bachelor party as the only gay guy to some of the internet’s most ridiculous hypotheticals.To close out the episode, I share my thoughts on the conversation surrounding Nantucket’s viral “No Influencers” sign and why it sparked so much debate. If you’ve been waiting for a life update, this one’s for you.
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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.