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Keepin' it Real

English, Comedy, 1 season, 62 episodes, 1 day, 11 hours, 37 minutes
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Deep conversations flavoured with sass, wit, and churlish charm. Anthony Suppa and Symeon Hector use their unique brand of humour, insight and queer experiences to unriddle current social habits that effect how we relate to one another.
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The Gay Agenda S3E17

The Christian right suggests repeatedly that Gays have a hidden agenda. Anthony and Symeon suggest that the agenda is right out in the open, while others say that there is no agenda at all. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
1/27/201532 minutes, 36 seconds
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Queer Baiting S3E16

Queer baiting as a marketing practice is under heavy fire on social media. Many feel it is wrong to introduce queer subtext into T.V shows and movies when the only one's getting off are the content owners and distributors. If you can see the hook, why take the bait? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
1/13/201542 minutes, 13 seconds
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Drag Race Season 7 Cast RuView S3E15

Rupaul's Drag Race season 7 is around the corner and realness is getting realer in the new year! Anthony and Symeon are rearing to go off in this first impressions cast ruview and they waste no time in flagging these queens. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
12/30/201447 minutes, 24 seconds
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Don't Judge Me! S3E14

How often do you hear the words, "don't judge me", in a hour or a day? Have people become more judgemental with the rise of reality T.V.? What lies beneath all this judging? Tune in and let us know what you think as Anthony and Symeon hold court on the case of being judgemental. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
12/16/201437 minutes, 12 seconds
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Pop Porn S3E13

Pornography has gone mainstream, from XXX video stores to being the largest amount of content consumed on the internet. With more varieties of porn to choose from than there are flavours of popcorn, has it lived up to many an activists dream, or is still a reflection of a heterosexist viewpoint? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
12/2/201459 minutes, 42 seconds
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What Makes a Man "Gay"? S3E12

Real twins spark this week's hot talk about studs, perceptions, gaydar and the right to earn a living. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
11/18/201436 minutes, 27 seconds
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Boyfriend Twins S3E11

Narcissism, social media, sandwiches, and more get flipped about as Anthony and Symeon explore the idea of the Boyfriend Twin. What could be sexier than dating yourself? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
11/11/201440 minutes, 26 seconds
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Gay Dreaming S3E10

Interior. Leather Bar, the James Franco film about the deleted scene from the 1980 Al Pacino film Cruising, sparks hot, hot, conversation around the idea of the Gay Dream. Is there a universal gay dream akin to the American dream; what does it look like, and has it been achieved? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
10/29/201449 minutes, 29 seconds
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Bottoms Up! S3E9

We all play different roles in life but what happens when that role becomes your identity? What does it mean to be a man that likes to bottom versus a man that is a bottom? Anthony and Symeon explore how such a subtle change in language can have a huge impact on how we see, or are seen by, other people. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
10/22/201438 minutes, 54 seconds
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Plastic Man-tastic! S3E8

Mr. Fantastic is pretty elastic and Anthony's obsession with male plastic is definitely bombastic! Would you go under the knife? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
10/8/201441 minutes, 52 seconds
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Gold Star Gay or Gold Star Bitch? S3E7

Top shelf or clearance, what does it mean to be Gold Star? Do we need any more divisive ideas within society or is it all fun and games? From Queer as Folk (U.K.) to premium branding, we explore Gold Star gays and Gold Star bitches. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
9/30/201430 minutes, 10 seconds
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Hooking Up With Heidi Brander S3E6

Heidi Brander, our fave season 2 humorist is back! Prudishness, cheese, and tales of hookups in New York gives Heidi Brander plenty of material to work with. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
9/23/201452 minutes, 18 seconds
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Toxin,Tox-out! Exploring Toxic Relationships S3E5

Highly personal moments and stinging accusations lead the way in this passionate discussion on toxic relationships. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
9/16/201433 minutes, 32 seconds
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Bi.Bi.Bi S3E4

Who are the B in the LGBT+ community? Bisexuals face misconceptions, prejudices, and even out right denial of their existence. Tune in and let us know what you think as Anthony and Symeon try to unravel the mystery behind bisexuality. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
9/9/201437 minutes, 3 seconds
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PDA A-Okay? S3E3

After watching the George Takei video "Are You Afraid of PDA?" Anthony and Symeon discuss public displays of affection, kissing at the gym, and fear. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
9/3/201429 minutes, 41 seconds
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Gone Catfishin' S3E2

Anthony feeling stalked by a random stranger leads to banter on the subject of fishing for the ever ubiquitous dick pic. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
8/28/201432 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Rise of the Spornosexual S3E1

Has a new breed of man come of age? Anthony and Symeon explore the budding cultural phenomenon known as the spornosexual. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
8/19/201438 minutes, 47 seconds
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Finding Reason in "Hunting Season"- Part 2 S2E20

Concluding their conversation about "Hunting Season", Anthony, Symeon and "Just Khrys" discuss hunting areas in the city, tactics, and the best places to snatch their most favoured of all game, men. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
2/15/201319 minutes, 4 seconds
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Finding Reason in "Hunting Season"- Part 1 S2E19

Once their initial gag reflex had passed, Anthony, Symeon and special guest "Just Khrys" attempt to analyze Logo networks web based series, Hunting Season. Issues of race, class and social privilege are heatedly explored as this trio try to reconcile whether this is an accurate portrayal of queer life in a big city. The deliciously graphic representation of sex has this group steaming, as does the depiction of some of the issues the series tries to present and the manner in which they do it. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
2/8/201331 minutes, 15 seconds
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You Better Shop Around S2E18

Popular guest from Season 1 "Just Khrys" joins Anthony and Symeon in studio to discuss his recent flop of a date. Painting the picture that he is tired of the hunt, "Just Khrys" gets put on blast for his contradictory and wishy washy ways. In good fun, Anthony and Symeon dissect the "grass is always greener" mentality using Khrys as their example. The hunt is a theme that has this trio gagging as they begin to explore the Logo network web series- Hunting Season. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
2/1/201332 minutes, 28 seconds
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Is Black Back? S2E17

Hanging out in the St. Clair West area of Toronto, Symeon's Scruff app is blowing up! With a large population of university students and gays in Anthony's hood, Symeon wonders is black back? Anthony puts Symeon on blast over his profile pic. Listen in and find out what has these boys gagging! Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
1/25/201330 minutes, 5 seconds
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Man of Purpose S2E16

Anthony says he's a man of purpose. Symeon asks why the universe would bring Anthony into existence. Dolphins, Bonobo Chimpanzees and child bearing women are all fair game in this lively conversation. Also hear what has these boys gagging! Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
1/22/201333 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Holidays with Raheem S2E15

After much ado, Raheem Ladha, popular character of the show, joins Anthony and Symeon for a very special holiday edition of Keepin' it Real. Discover what the holidays mean to them as they discuss Santa, sparkles, and sass. This episode is a positively delicious treat- you'll find only the best kind of "fruit" in this cake. Tune in and let us know what you think. Happy Holidays to All Our Listeners! Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
12/25/201234 minutes, 18 seconds
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Trouble Makers pt3 S2E14

Anthony passes on a "Scruff" date in favour of Sunday night T.V. Andy shares that friendship and love are two great tastes that don't always go together and Symeon reveals that he generally doesn't date. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
12/21/201241 minutes, 38 seconds
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Trouble Makers pt2 S2E13

Tom Cruise, Ellen Page, Zac Efron, political correctness, and personal presentation are discussed in part two of our conversation with Andy Cheng. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
12/14/201229 minutes, 18 seconds
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Trouble Makers S2E12

Andy Cheng, stand up comedian, artist, and trouble maker joins Anthony and Symeon in studio to discuss queer culture within the heterosexual norm. Listen in to this deep conversation and enjoy Andy's wit and humour. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
12/9/201231 minutes, 18 seconds
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Sugar Daddies S2E11

Anthnoy is "bleching" all over the place when he learns that an aquaintance is on the hunt for a sugar daddy. Symeon poses the question; what is wrong with that? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
11/30/201231 minutes, 37 seconds
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No Open Hand Man S2E10

Always looking to others rather than to himself, the open hand man is never secure. Anthony talks about what's gotta be in the hand while Symeon focuses on why his shouldn't be empty. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
11/23/201229 minutes, 16 seconds
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Prerequisites S2E9

Symeon and Anthony get into a heated discussion about prejudice and the laundry list of love. 33, lawyer, and penthouse just don't make the cut for Anthony. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
11/16/201232 minutes, 26 seconds
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It's All About Energy S2E8

Energy is the baiss of all matter, and it matters to Anthony and Symeon to be surrounded by the right kind of energy. Why do some people draw us in and others repulse us? Do vampires really exist? Is there some esoteric mystery behind successful relationships? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
11/9/201231 minutes, 14 seconds
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Over it! S2E7

How often do you hear someone say they're over it only for them to keep on running their mouth? Are you really over it if you're continually frustrated, annoyed, or avoiding the situation? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
11/2/201233 minutes, 54 seconds
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Rommelendary S2E6

Strength of character, personality and vision has made Rommel a legend in Toronto's queer community. How did a little boy from the philippines come to model, as a female, snatch trophies, chop queens, host club nights, and teach girls how to walk? Tune in as Rommel shares his inspiring story and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
10/26/201238 minutes, 12 seconds
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So Extra! S2E5

Anthony has been charged with being "extra", but what does that say about Anthony and about those who lay the charge? What does it mean to be "extra" anyways? Symeon helps Anthony answer his own questions in a very real way. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
10/12/201231 minutes, 46 seconds
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What's Your Preference? S2E4

Variety is the spice of life and we all have our preferences. Anthony and Symeon chat wilth Dillon from MTV's 1 girl 5 gays about the men of the world that get their attention and the finer details of what turns them on. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
10/5/201236 minutes, 48 seconds
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Gay Slut? S2E3

The gay slut, a mythical being or a new reality? Symeon questions the use of the word to describe a man because it is conventionally reserved for women. Listen-in to this rapid fire dialague as he and Anthony try to make sense of it all. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
9/28/201231 minutes, 15 seconds
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Faux Queen Heidi Brander S2E2

In their first interview, Anthony and Symeon speak to funny woman Heidi Brander about being a writer, comedienne and faux queen. Heidi's writing credits, "Fellabone" and "You're A Homosexual" will leave you in real stitches! Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
9/21/201234 minutes, 36 seconds
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What's the Scene? S2E1

Anthony and Symeon take to the streets with the new action plan in mind to discover a slice of Toronto night life. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
9/14/201233 minutes, 43 seconds
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Season 1 Finale S1E25

Discover the history behind Keepin' it Real and how it came to be. Anthony and Symeon also share how they met and why they finally got it together. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
8/10/201236 minutes, 41 seconds
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The New Action Plan S1E24

A change of attitude will change your life, it may also change someone elses. Listen in as Anthony shares some of the steps he took to transform his "squingee" self into a more approachable person. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
8/2/201231 minutes, 8 seconds
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Toronto Attitude S1E23

Toronto is full of wonderful people but you'd never know it from the unfriendly attitude that many Torontonians give off, especially in the gay scene. Symeon attributes it to the corporate nature of the city while Anthony takes a different view. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
7/27/201228 minutes, 51 seconds
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Fashion Victims S1E22

What do your clothes say about you, what are you saying by the clothes you wear? How much of ourselves do we lose when we seek to buy our identity through fashion? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
7/20/201238 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Crush S1E21

Crushes, infatuations, and obsessions; why do we make a fool of ourselves for people and things that we know we can't have? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
7/12/201238 minutes, 19 seconds
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Being Relevant S1E20

Anthony and Symeon attempt to cross the generational gap of "being relevant". Where did this idea come from and what does it really mean? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
6/29/201230 minutes, 54 seconds
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Pride Edition S1E19

Pride is respect for yourself, a deeper love inside; so why are so many gays anti-Pride? Anthony and Symeon discuss their first Pride experience, Pride history, and what Pride means to them. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
6/23/201245 minutes, 33 seconds
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Why Doesn't it Start Off Good? S1E18

It gets better is an awesome campaign against bullying and Symeon having been on both sides of the fence, discusses with Anthony why it doesn't just start off good. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
6/15/201235 minutes, 57 seconds
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Selfish Lovers S1E17

Symeon is single and on the hunt for the perfect lover. Although perfection may be hard to come by, there is one thing he won't stand for and that's a selfish lover. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
6/9/201231 minutes, 1 second
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Who Are You? S1E16

Who you think you are, who you want to be, and who others say you are, may not be the same thing. Why is that? Tune in and let us know what you think. Who do you think you are? Spice Girls 1997 Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
6/1/201238 minutes, 40 seconds
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Sex 101- It's Elementary S1E15

Sex is natural, sex is fun, and sex is best excercised with skill. Anthony bemoans that his night out was so lack lustre. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
5/25/201256 seconds
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Open Relationships S1E14

We know that eyes wander and hands sometimes stray. Can one person really satisfy all our needs? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
5/18/201237 minutes, 21 seconds
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Digital Etiquette in the 21st Century S1E13

Good manners go a long way but what are the rules of social engagement in an era of digital communication? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
5/11/201234 minutes, 9 seconds
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I'm in a Ditch Bitch! S1E12

Fairweather friends are as common as flies but who is really there for you when the truth is told? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
5/4/201234 minutes
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Love vs. Being in Love S1E11

Anthony and Symeon confess to never having been in love during their adult lives. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
4/27/201229 minutes, 38 seconds
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Rethinking Gay S1E10

Anthony is appalled and Symeon is disturbed by an unexpected reaction to a compliment. What does it mean to rethink gay. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
4/20/201229 minutes, 46 seconds
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Dance Floor Etiquette S1E9

Symeon is vexed out with the lack of manners on the dance floor and Anthony is in full agreement. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
4/13/201228 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ageing (I was your teacher) S1E8

What does it mean to age? Is it the same as getting older? Is it merely a physical thing? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
4/6/201228 minutes, 48 seconds
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Sick and Boring Life S1E7

Middle class existence, is it all it's cracked up to be with its desk jobs, preordained commitments, and children? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
3/31/201229 minutes, 50 seconds
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One Day a Week Boyfriend S1E6

Living in a big city has it's challenges, and Anthony is on the hunt for a special kinda guy that fits neatly into his world. Symeon finds out what it takes for a man to become Anthony's one day a week boyfriend. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
3/24/201230 minutes, 36 seconds
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What is Sexy? S1E5

Anthony and Symeon explore the idea of sexy and how the "New Straight Guy" has become sexier than their gay peers. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
3/19/201234 minutes, 5 seconds
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Just a Preference S1E4

Does the idea of "true love" still exist or does the use of the phrase, "just a preference" indicate that our social aspirations fall short of this romantic ideal? Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
3/10/201224 minutes, 22 seconds
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Online Profiles cont, S1E3

Anthony and Symeon discuss false advertising on the web when it comes to online profiles and some of the different types that exist. As promised, Anthony's story about being had is revealed. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
2/10/201245 minutes, 28 seconds
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Online Profiles S1E2

Listen to tales of telephone profiles in the days before the internet. Anthony and Symeon also discuss the purpose of profiles when looking for relationships, love and sex. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
2/7/201233 minutes, 29 seconds
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Social Media S1E1

Anthony Suppa and Symeon Hector are known amongst friends for their repartee, barbs and sometimes baser quips. It was often suggested that they should have a podcast, well, here it is. Anthony launches into why he "*%&$#" hates social media and the controversy sparks from there. Tune in and let us know what you think. Please share this podcast with at least one friend and follow us on social media.
2/6/201232 minutes