RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:56:12 +0000 Acceptable Company https://redcircle.com/shows/acceptable-company en-US All rights reserved. Conversational podcast with Mat & Z Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns Sometimes you just want to kick back and unpack what's happening in the world around you. Join besties Mat and Z as they dissect life's big and small topics while juggling the inevitable chaos that ensues. They may not be qualified psychologists, but at the very least we think you'll find them to be acceptable company. 399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c Sometimes you just want to kick back and unpack what's happening in the world around you. Join besties Mat and Z as they dissect life's big and small topics while juggling the inevitable chaos that ensues. They may not be qualified psychologists, but at the very least we think you'll find them to be acceptable company.

]]> episodic no Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns zerah.gallardo@gmail.com no full FINAL EPISODE: What's next, Podcast highlights, Bisexual sleepovers, Ex-husband surname rights, Dog-damaged items, Non-Japanese staff, Using coupons on first dates FINAL EPISODE: What's next, Podcast highlights, Bisexual sleepovers, Ex-husband surname rights, Dog-damaged items, Non-Japanese staff, Using coupons on first dates Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat and Z discuss what led to the end of the Acceptable Company era
  • Mat and Z respond to some listener mail and reflect on their favourite podcast topics from the past
  • Rapid-fire Acceptable, or not? Bisexual teen sleepovers, Keeping your ex-husband's surname for your new kids, Paying for items your dog has damaged, non-Japanese staff at Japanese restaurants, Using coupons on a first date
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat and Z discuss what led to the end of the Acceptable Company era</li><li>Mat and Z respond to some listener mail and reflect on their favourite podcast topics from the past</li><li>Rapid-fire Acceptable, or not? Bisexual teen sleepovers, Keeping your ex-husband&#39;s surname for your new kids, Paying for items your dog has damaged, non-Japanese staff at Japanese restaurants, Using coupons on a first date</li></ul> 3261e5b7-ff33-47db-a761-e170caca63ec https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/1ccb4a50-113e-4f71-a42e-db0c301f4b6e Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:05:00 +0000 2055 no     full Episode 31: Pub Trivia, Apartment Life, Questacon, Not Paying Friends Back Episode 31: Pub Trivia, Apartment Life, Questacon, Not Paying Friends Back Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Z shares some tips on what makes a good pub trivia, and the best recipe for a pub trivia team
  • Mat shares his discoveries on apartment living
  • Leisure time, pleasure time: Prey (Predator movie), Questacon as an adult, Digimon Survive
  • Acceptable, or not? Calling out your friend for not paying back money they owe you...
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Z shares some tips on what makes a good pub trivia, and the best recipe for a pub trivia team</li><li>Mat shares his discoveries on apartment living</li><li>Leisure time, pleasure time: Prey (Predator movie), Questacon as an adult, Digimon Survive</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Calling out your friend for not paying back money they owe you...</li></ul> 54970032-09e0-4b74-9652-0986565a47ba https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/700fa8e5-12bd-4bec-bb71-54c77bd31d7b Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:56:08 +0000 2131 no     full Episode 30: James Webb Telescope, 2 Girls 1 Cup, Indian Matchmaking, Traveling Without Partner Episode 30: James Webb Telescope, 2 Girls 1 Cup, Indian Matchmaking, Traveling Without Partner Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat is in awe of the new images released from the James Webb telescope
  • Z takes one for the team and watches '2 Girls 1 Cup' for the first time
  • Leisure time, Pleasure time: The Boys, Indian Matchmaking and Tunic
  • Acceptable, or not? Asking friends to do your housework instead of bringing a gift, Traveling without your partner
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat is in awe of the new images released from the James Webb telescope</li><li>Z takes one for the team and watches &#39;2 Girls 1 Cup&#39; for the first time</li><li>Leisure time, Pleasure time: The Boys, Indian Matchmaking and Tunic</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Asking friends to do your housework instead of bringing a gift, Traveling without your partner</li></ul> d195a316-5ee2-4cfe-974b-1d07ef980b93 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/1a87f562-d1c0-445d-ad26-03685215a6e6 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 02:26:08 +0000 1898 no     full Episode 29: The Way We Were, In-Laws Meeting, Elvis Movie, Mismatched Libidos Episode 29: The Way We Were, In-Laws Meeting, Elvis Movie, Mismatched Libidos Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Z reflects on how much technology has advanced in our lifetime and the hilarious things we used to do to get by
  • Mat shares his experience with his parents meeting his girlfriend's parents for the first time
  • Mat and Z share what they've been watching in 'Leisure time, pleasure time': Netflix Comedy Specials, Moulin Rouge The Musical, The Elvis Movie
  • Acceptable or not? Leaving your partner due to mismatched libidos, and Not wanting to teach your kid to drive
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Z reflects on how much technology has advanced in our lifetime and the hilarious things we used to do to get by</li><li>Mat shares his experience with his parents meeting his girlfriend&#39;s parents for the first time</li><li>Mat and Z share what they&#39;ve been watching in &#39;Leisure time, pleasure time&#39;: Netflix Comedy Specials, Moulin Rouge The Musical, The Elvis Movie</li><li>Acceptable or not? Leaving your partner due to mismatched libidos, and Not wanting to teach your kid to drive</li></ul> b13f45af-1fef-4acd-84e4-584212609c35 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/3c4f0a03-13d0-44f0-9408-44a0a59824f2 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:35:00 +0000 2259 no     full Episode 28: Bumble BFF, Vivid Sydney, Leisure Time Pleasure Time, Dating a Friend's Ex Episode 28: Bumble BFF, Vivid Sydney, Leisure Time Pleasure Time, Dating a Friend's Ex Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat and Z return after a bit of a hiatus even better and even more voluptuous, with a new intro and a new segment!
  • Z shares her experience with making friends using the Bumble BFF app
  • Mat has some qualms with his favourite Sydney festival, Vivid
  • Mat & Z share what they've been doing in their Leisure time, Pleasure time: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Top Gun: Maverick, Elden Ring
  • Acceptable or not? Keeping photos of your ex on social media and Dating a friend's ex...
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat and Z return after a bit of a hiatus even better and even more voluptuous, with a new intro and a new segment!</li><li>Z shares her experience with making friends using the Bumble BFF app</li><li>Mat has some qualms with his favourite Sydney festival, Vivid</li><li>Mat &amp; Z share what they&#39;ve been doing in their Leisure time, Pleasure time: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Top Gun: Maverick, Elden Ring</li><li>Acceptable or not? Keeping photos of your ex on social media and Dating a friend&#39;s ex...</li></ul> 4a07dfcd-05e3-42d1-932c-1121f7b19903 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/c77d764d-c45d-4924-b9e3-38cf254ac357 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:25:00 +0000 1974 no     full Episode 27: Marketplace Crazies, Choir Disaster, Controversial Dying Wish Episode 27: Marketplace Crazies, Choir Disaster, Controversial Dying Wish Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat shares his tales of selling stuff on Marketplace for the first time, and the different characters he encountered
  • Z vents about getting ripped off by her awful choir experience
  • Mat admits to his addiction to Facebook Reels
  • Acceptable or not? Having a controversial dying wish and Not giving up your seat on the train
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat shares his tales of selling stuff on Marketplace for the first time, and the different characters he encountered</li><li>Z vents about getting ripped off by her awful choir experience</li><li>Mat admits to his addiction to Facebook Reels</li><li>Acceptable or not? Having a controversial dying wish and Not giving up your seat on the train</li></ul> 20ee6083-6fef-4f41-9a16-4031cad9e855 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/8ca9e9de-8825-4ae6-a287-1b925d70a18a Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:10:55 +0000 2079 no     full Episode 26: Personality Tests, House Hunting, One Year Shoutouts Episode 26: Personality Tests, House Hunting, One Year Shoutouts Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns ***We experienced some sound and recording quality issues this episode - apologies for the poor sound***

    It's been one year of Acceptable Company!

    • Mat and Z take popular personality tests and guess each others' Myers Briggs and Enneagram types
    • Mat shares his house hunting tales
    • Z reads out some listener mail for the one year anniversary of Acceptable Company
    • Rapid fire 'Acceptable, or not?'
    ]]>     <p>***We experienced some sound and recording quality issues this episode - apologies for the poor sound***</p><p>It&#39;s been one year of Acceptable Company!</p><ul><li>Mat and Z take popular personality tests and guess each others&#39; Myers Briggs and Enneagram types</li><li>Mat shares his house hunting tales</li><li>Z reads out some listener mail for the one year anniversary of Acceptable Company</li><li>Rapid fire &#39;Acceptable, or not?&#39;</li></ul> dda08f29-4a31-48e8-aa8d-6062c2f29d7f https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/f96f12af-1024-4a72-a632-9338115ffb4c Sun, 10 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0000 2165 no     full Episode 25: The Witcher S2, Facebook Memory Cringe, Social Media at Work, Cutting Toenails in Public Episode 25: The Witcher S2, Facebook Memory Cringe, Social Media at Work, Cutting Toenails in Public Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat reviews The Witcher Season 2 and questions the purpose of adaptations deviating from the source material
  • Z requests we read our embarrassing Facebook 'on this day' memories for mutual cringe
  • Mat ponders the rights of workplaces to influence your personal social media activity
  • Acceptable, or not? Cutting your toenails on the beach and Sending back your steak when it's not cooked the way you requested
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat reviews The Witcher Season 2 and questions the purpose of adaptations deviating from the source material </li><li>Z requests we read our embarrassing Facebook &#39;on this day&#39; memories for mutual cringe</li><li>Mat ponders the rights of workplaces to influence your personal social media activity</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Cutting your toenails on the beach and Sending back your steak when it&#39;s not cooked the way you requested</li></ul> 90251111-e986-4b10-8b4a-0c96137f03ee https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/77be603f-bd7d-4b5a-9104-6f4e01822ca4 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:10:55 +0000 2558 no     full Episode 24: Spiderman No Way Home, Moving Sucks, Cameo, Naming Traditions Episode 24: Spiderman No Way Home, Moving Sucks, Cameo, Naming Traditions Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat provides his glowing review of Spiderman: No Way Home
  • Z complains about her moving house experience, including dodgy Airtasker removalists and weird housemate antics
  • Mat discusses the idea of Cameo celebrity videos
  • Acceptable, or not? Breaking naming traditions
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat provides his glowing review of Spiderman: No Way Home</li><li>Z complains about her moving house experience, including dodgy Airtasker removalists and weird housemate antics</li><li>Mat discusses the idea of Cameo celebrity videos</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Breaking naming traditions</li></ul> b742c256-5796-4dbd-9e78-0e74aa3b0013 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/50a55182-1a99-461d-abbc-b6a83325479f Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:39:06 +0000 2076 no     full Episode 23: Musicals, Float Tanks, Screen Time for Kids, Racial Preferences, Loud Sex Episode 23: Musicals, Float Tanks, Screen Time for Kids, Racial Preferences, Loud Sex Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat gets excited about seeing various musicals
  • Z tries to sell in the idea of float tanks / sensory deprivation chambers
  • Mat worries for the future when thinking about how reliant children are on screens
  • Acceptable, or not? Having a racial preference when dating, that isn't your own race and Making loud sex noises when living in a share-house
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat gets excited about seeing various musicals</li><li>Z tries to sell in the idea of float tanks / sensory deprivation chambers</li><li>Mat worries for the future when thinking about how reliant children are on screens</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Having a racial preference when dating, that isn&#39;t your own race and Making loud sex noises when living in a share-house</li></ul> 4a086133-bd03-46de-a443-6a86f8c0f2d3 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/8b1d1b66-67ad-431e-a657-64c02a7afc29 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 23:30:00 +0000 2221 no     full Episode 22: New James Bond, Barista Story, Gaming Effort vs Reward, Wedding Cringe Episode 22: New James Bond, Barista Story, Gaming Effort vs Reward, Wedding Cringe Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat discusses the new James Bond: No time to die movie and speculates on the franchise direction moving forward
  • Z shares her awkward barista encounter and asks for advice
  • Mat talks about effort vs reward in video games
  • Acceptable, or not? Asking to propose at someone else's wedding and Changing your look drastically before being a bridesmaid or groomsman
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat discusses the new James Bond: No time to die movie and speculates on the franchise direction moving forward</li><li>Z shares her awkward barista encounter and asks for advice </li><li>Mat talks about effort vs reward in video games</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Asking to propose at someone else&#39;s wedding and Changing your look drastically before being a bridesmaid or groomsman</li></ul> efd01ada-9b21-42f7-8957-fe8460056ce6 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/a378192c-29e1-416f-99fe-bcd065e86c83 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:33:55 +0000 2279 no     full Episode 21: Marvel Movie Reviews, Fear of Death Revisited, NFTs, Not Disclosing Sexual History Episode 21: Marvel Movie Reviews, Fear of Death Revisited, NFTs, Not Disclosing Sexual History Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat offers his quick fire movie reviews of the latest Marvel films to hit the big screen
  • Z revisits a topic from episode 1 and realises a lot has changed
  • Mat is continually mind-blown by the concept of NFTs'
  • Acceptable, or not? Not disclosing your sexual history with a friend to your current partner...
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat offers his quick fire movie reviews of the latest Marvel films to hit the big screen</li><li>Z revisits a topic from episode 1 and realises a lot has changed</li><li>Mat is continually mind-blown by the concept of NFTs&#39;</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Not disclosing your sexual history with a friend to your current partner...</li></ul> 4f3afe92-4dc9-429a-9894-da22412e462c https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/4c3cfdf8-9487-480c-a453-bd5dd4a6892c Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:50:00 +0000 2062 no     full Episode 20: Carnival Games, Dirty Talk, Overrated Holidays, Cinema Talkers, Loud Noises Episode 20: Carnival Games, Dirty Talk, Overrated Holidays, Cinema Talkers, Loud Noises Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat discusses the intricacies and hidden corruption of carnival games
  • Z opens up a discussion on the do's and don'ts of dirty talk
  • Mat discusses which holidays he thinks are overrated
  • Acceptable, or not? Talking during a movie at the cinema, Making loud noises your neighbours will hear in the morning
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat discusses the intricacies and hidden corruption of carnival games</li><li>Z opens up a discussion on the do&#39;s and don&#39;ts of dirty talk</li><li>Mat discusses which holidays he thinks are overrated</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Talking during a movie at the cinema, Making loud noises your neighbours will hear in the morning</li></ul> 2c1eb1d5-0313-4d27-a9c4-fc9cbd352796 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/e124a375-ebec-4efd-aadc-d95ca582a0de Tue, 16 Nov 2021 23:30:00 +0000 2139 no     full Episode 19: New Job Jitters, Heterochromia, Quick-fire Game Reviews, Tardiness, Pre-birth Naming Episode 19: New Job Jitters, Heterochromia, Quick-fire Game Reviews, Tardiness, Pre-birth Naming Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat has a new job and is a little nervous
  • Z shares her experiences with having heterochromia
  • Mat reviews a few games he's been playing during lockdown (Subnautica 2, Spiritfarer and Hollow Knight)
  • Acceptable, or not? Letting people know you're running late at the agreed meeting time and Announcing your baby's name before it's born...
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat has a new job and is a little nervous</li><li>Z shares her experiences with having heterochromia</li><li>Mat reviews a few games he&#39;s been playing during lockdown (Subnautica 2, Spiritfarer and Hollow Knight)</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Letting people know you&#39;re running late at the agreed meeting time and Announcing your baby&#39;s name before it&#39;s born...</li></ul> ff4e6df5-6ea5-4320-b744-10a3534a3570 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/b729dffb-c3fe-4520-a47e-5b7b6af0de6f Sun, 31 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0000 2260 no     full Episode 18: Squid Game, Unexpected Song Meanings, Freedom Day, Wedding Gifts, Work Party Inebriation Episode 18: Squid Game, Unexpected Song Meanings, Freedom Day, Wedding Gifts, Work Party Inebriation Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat and Z discuss their thoughts on Netflix sensation Squid Game and make predictions for Season 2
  • Z uncovers the real (and unexpected) meanings behind some of our favourite songs
  • Mat and Z share their "Freedom Day" experiences
  • Acceptable, or not? Not giving someone a wedding present when their invitation states "your presence is our present" and Getting drunk at a work party...
  • Listener mail from Jess and Cam
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat and Z discuss their thoughts on Netflix sensation Squid Game and make predictions for Season 2</li><li>Z uncovers the real (and unexpected) meanings behind some of our favourite songs</li><li>Mat and Z share their &#34;Freedom Day&#34; experiences</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Not giving someone a wedding present when their invitation states &#34;your presence is our present&#34; and Getting drunk at a work party...</li><li>Listener mail from Jess and Cam</li></ul> 871b3cfa-4292-4706-a1da-1a66642110df https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/6cb681e6-a53a-450e-a870-8bb0552dd202 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:55:00 +0000 1988 no     full Episode 17: Obscure Musicals, Small World Stories, Love Death & Robots, Piercing Babies' Ears Episode 17: Obscure Musicals, Small World Stories, Love Death & Robots, Piercing Babies' Ears Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat shares some obscure musical adaptations he discovered while in a YouTube rabbit hole
  • Z and Mat compare their most insane small world stories
  • Mat raves about Netflix series Love, Death & Robots
  • Acceptable, or not? Eating food at the supermarket before you've paid for it and Piercing your baby's ears
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat shares some obscure musical adaptations he discovered while in a YouTube rabbit hole</li><li>Z and Mat compare their most insane small world stories</li><li>Mat raves about Netflix series Love, Death &amp; Robots</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Eating food at the supermarket before you&#39;ve paid for it and Piercing your baby&#39;s ears</li></ul> bf1ea0f2-ce77-4ac7-9a8c-739a064d785d https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/03f241c8-6adf-4b62-a968-8e2e9a11a432 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:04:19 +0000 2262 no     full Episode 16: Bites & Stings, Jury Duty, Friends with Exes, GoFundMe, Bridal Party Rejections Episode 16: Bites & Stings, Jury Duty, Friends with Exes, GoFundMe, Bridal Party Rejections Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat & Z share their worst experiences of being bitten and stung
  • Z reminisces on fulfilling her dream of partaking in Jury Duty
  • Mat questions whether we can or should be friends with our exes
  • Acceptable, or not? Setting up a GoFundMe for personal costs, and rejecting an invitation to be part of a bridal party...
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat &amp; Z share their worst experiences of being bitten and stung</li><li>Z reminisces on fulfilling her dream of partaking in Jury Duty</li><li>Mat questions whether we can or should be friends with our exes</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Setting up a GoFundMe for personal costs, and rejecting an invitation to be part of a bridal party...</li></ul> 44152ccd-e4e8-48bf-9b21-956cadefc20e https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/129a8a2b-bad3-4853-84da-7eb9d3e20914 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 04:25:00 +0000 2114 no     full Episode 15: Evolution Fails, Fast Food Greatest Hits, Vaccines, Sharing Photos, Doggy-Bagging Episode 15: Evolution Fails, Fast Food Greatest Hits, Vaccines, Sharing Photos, Doggy-Bagging Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat educates us on how evolution has failed some of our favourite animals
  • Z delights in the best and most underrated menu items from the big 4 fast food establishments
  • Mat and Z share their recent vaccination experiences
  • Acceptable, or not? How many photos of your pet/child is acceptable to share with others, and what is acceptable doggy-bagging etiquette?
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat educates us on how evolution has failed some of our favourite animals</li><li>Z delights in the best and most underrated menu items from the big 4 fast food establishments</li><li>Mat and Z share their recent vaccination experiences</li><li>Acceptable, or not? How many photos of your pet/child is acceptable to share with others, and what is acceptable doggy-bagging etiquette?</li></ul> c3412d99-0333-4953-8da3-97c531df9397 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/1ed64114-70fb-4c30-91f1-3883989b55aa Sun, 05 Sep 2021 04:01:03 +0000 1957 no     full Episode 14: Dating Apps, Meeting Your Heroes, Dungeons & Dragons, Stealing Baby Names Episode 14: Dating Apps, Meeting Your Heroes, Dungeons & Dragons, Stealing Baby Names Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat discusses a new dating app concept he's heard of (faceless dating)
  • Z discusses the perils of meeting your heroes in real life
  • Mat debunks some misconceptions about Dungeons & Dragons
  • Acceptable, or not? Using a baby name you know someone else is planning to use...
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat discusses a new dating app concept he&#39;s heard of (faceless dating)</li><li>Z discusses the perils of meeting your heroes in real life</li><li>Mat debunks some misconceptions about Dungeons &amp; Dragons</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Using a baby name you know someone else is planning to use...</li></ul> 407d336b-1698-499f-a640-5cfbce2d96c1 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/17c7f906-9a9f-4bd8-aa86-00269663b60f Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:11:59 +0000 2092 no     full Episode 13: The Olympics, Moments of Sexual Awakening, He-Man Reboot, Ghosting, Racist Memorabilia Episode 13: The Olympics, Moments of Sexual Awakening, He-Man Reboot, Ghosting, Racist Memorabilia Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat and Z discuss their Olympic memories from Tokyo 2021 and Sydney 2000 (Z also name drops her claim to D-grade celebrity fame)
  • Mat and Z recall weird moments of sexual awakening throughout childhood
  • Mat shares his views on the new He-Man reboot
  • Acceptable, or not? Ghosting and owning racist memorabilia for sentimental reasons...
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat and Z discuss their Olympic memories from Tokyo 2021 and Sydney 2000 (Z also name drops her claim to D-grade celebrity fame)</li><li>Mat and Z recall weird moments of sexual awakening throughout childhood</li><li>Mat shares his views on the new He-Man reboot</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Ghosting and owning racist memorabilia for sentimental reasons...</li></ul> 6abac1ab-8abf-406a-835c-89cf274a42fb https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/bbce0d0d-71e2-4376-a33b-e94b25bb0ae8 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:12:39 +0000 1899 no     full Episode 12: Mechanic Woes, Internet Golden Years, Living Arrangements, Acquaintances in the Wild Episode 12: Mechanic Woes, Internet Golden Years, Living Arrangements, Acquaintances in the Wild Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat shares his frustrations with not being able to diagnose his own car issues
  • Z reminisces on the golden years of the internet before influencer culture
  • Mat and Z discuss the pros and cons of various living arrangements
  • Acceptable, or not? Seeing an acquaintance out in public, but pretending you didn't see them
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat shares his frustrations with not being able to diagnose his own car issues</li><li>Z reminisces on the golden years of the internet before influencer culture</li><li>Mat and Z discuss the pros and cons of various living arrangements</li><li>Acceptable, or not? Seeing an acquaintance out in public, but pretending you didn&#39;t see them</li></ul> 5bd0d87e-90f4-400e-bb0f-26a531b4ef29 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/6754fa59-b82d-49b6-844c-918dc63f4f6a Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:15:00 +0000 2000 no     full Episode 11: Covid-19, The Cooking Fallacy, Live Action Disney, Toilet Etiquette Episode 11: Covid-19, The Cooking Fallacy, Live Action Disney, Toilet Etiquette Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat ponders how Covid-19 has impacted our lives
  • Z argues that cooking at home could be a scam
  • Mat shares his frustrations with the unoriginality of Live Action Disney movies
  • Mat and Z discuss the 'Acceptable or not?' scenarios sent in through listener mail: Doing a poo at someone else's house and using a cubicle next to an already occupied cubicle.
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat ponders how Covid-19 has impacted our lives</li><li>Z argues that cooking at home could be a scam</li><li>Mat shares his frustrations with the unoriginality of Live Action Disney movies</li><li>Mat and Z discuss the &#39;Acceptable or not?&#39; scenarios sent in through listener mail: Doing a poo at someone else&#39;s house and using a cubicle next to an already occupied cubicle.</li></ul> 9293f4ab-5872-4cc8-a0d5-f38406b1ee1f https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/b9978413-671c-42cc-b73b-daecc3e1dff4 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 01:04:51 +0000 1964 no     full Episode 10: Gosford Hieroglyphics, Subway Secrets, A Quiet Place 2, Charging Kids Board, Soaking Dishes Episode 10: Gosford Hieroglyphics, Subway Secrets, A Quiet Place 2, Charging Kids Board, Soaking Dishes Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat discusses the wonder of the 'Gosford Glyphs', a unique display of hieroglyphics found in the Central Coast
  • Z and Mat share behind the scenes insights from their time working at Subway
  • Mat reviews A Quiet Place 2
  • Mat and Z debate the acceptableness of charging your kids rent/board once they turn 18
  • Mat & Z contemplate what the acceptable timeframe is to let dishes soak in the sink...
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat discusses the wonder of the &#39;Gosford Glyphs&#39;, a unique display of hieroglyphics found in the Central Coast</li><li>Z and Mat share behind the scenes insights from their time working at Subway</li><li>Mat reviews A Quiet Place 2</li><li>Mat and Z debate the acceptableness of charging your kids rent/board once they turn 18</li><li>Mat &amp; Z contemplate what the acceptable timeframe is to let dishes soak in the sink...</li></ul> 97455ae4-06c5-4808-a120-75adf33de556 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/d5d950e2-913b-4f44-bb0a-1cda11cf0e67 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0000 1964 no     full Episode 9: Collective nouns, Overly-specific playlists, Superhero fatigue, Happy-ending massages, Listener Mail Episode 9: Collective nouns, Overly-specific playlists, Superhero fatigue, Happy-ending massages, Listener Mail Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat educates us on obscure collective nouns
  • Z is impressed with the vast library of overly-specific Spotify playlists
  • Mat shares some solutions he's found to Superhero fatigue
  • Acceptable or not?: Receiving a happy-ending massage while in a relationship
  • Listener Mail: Movie adaptations of games / A dentist weighs in with his professional opinion on last week's segment about sharing a toothbrush
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat educates us on obscure collective nouns</li><li>Z is impressed with the vast library of overly-specific Spotify playlists</li><li>Mat shares some solutions he&#39;s found to Superhero fatigue</li><li>Acceptable or not?: Receiving a happy-ending massage while in a relationship</li><li>Listener Mail: Movie adaptations of games / A dentist weighs in with his professional opinion on last week&#39;s segment about sharing a toothbrush</li></ul> 3058ff40-10ad-4306-8ebf-ca4b528fde45 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/185b9423-1fbe-4c18-8575-e5c19efcbacc Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:38:31 +0000 1996 no     full Episode 8: Modern Inventions, Pet Peeves, "Reality" TV, Sharing a toothbrush, Gen-Z slang Episode 8: Modern Inventions, Pet Peeves, "Reality" TV, Sharing a toothbrush, Gen-Z slang Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat and Z discuss modern day inventions they couldn't live without
  • They discuss the pet peeves that irk them such as slow walkers, Persian rugs and bin juice
  • Mat questions how real reality TV actually is
  • Mat and Z ponder the acceptableness of borrowing your partner's toothbrush and Millennials using Gen-Z slang
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat and Z discuss modern day inventions they couldn&#39;t live without</li><li>They discuss the pet peeves that irk them such as slow walkers, Persian rugs and bin juice</li><li>Mat questions how real reality TV actually is</li><li>Mat and Z ponder the acceptableness of borrowing your partner&#39;s toothbrush and Millennials using Gen-Z slang</li></ul> fa419b35-e474-4473-a447-d33179b5b60e https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/580b4e7d-f726-40ac-b814-b6660321e0da Thu, 20 May 2021 02:30:00 +0000 1917 no     full Episode 7: Niche jobs, Ultimate recess, Mortal Kombat movie, Kissing kids on the lips, Flirting at work Episode 7: Niche jobs, Ultimate recess, Mortal Kombat movie, Kissing kids on the lips, Flirting at work Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns ·      Mat airs his grievances about looking for work in a niche industry

    ·      Z ranks her favourite recess snacks from the 90’s

    ·      Mat reviews the Mortal Kombat movie

    ·      Acceptable, or not?: ‘Kissing your kids on the lips’ and ‘Flirting at work’

    ]]>     <p>·      Mat airs his grievances about looking for work in a niche industry</p><p>·      Z ranks her favourite recess snacks from the 90’s</p><p>·      Mat reviews the Mortal Kombat movie</p><p>·      Acceptable, or not?: ‘Kissing your kids on the lips’ and ‘Flirting at work’</p> 9d23a6e0-9244-4ee9-a0d7-abb86079d887 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/448d2287-4860-4c45-9aad-ef20dc30541f Sat, 08 May 2021 10:40:33 +0000 2010 no     full Episode 6: Cringe phases, Reviews and ratings, Sangeet Night, Santa is religion, Inappropriate teacher comments Episode 6: Cringe phases, Reviews and ratings, Sangeet Night, Santa is religion, Inappropriate teacher comments Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Z and Mat facepalm at their cringe phases in life
  • Mat and Z discuss the significance they put on ratings and reviews
  • Mat shares about his first Sangeet Night experience
  • Acceptable or Not: Telling kids about Santa / Inappropriate teacher comments
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Z and Mat facepalm at their cringe phases in life</li><li>Mat and Z discuss the significance they put on ratings and reviews</li><li>Mat shares about his first Sangeet Night experience</li><li>Acceptable or Not: Telling kids about Santa / Inappropriate teacher comments</li></ul> 3fb80c14-b7ef-45fa-9a4e-f6360d3550e1 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/b264c271-911e-4211-ae95-368cc7b4539b Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:07:17 +0000 1821 no     full Episode 5: KFC Gaming Console, First World Guilt, Snyder Cut, Egg on the train, Listener Mail Episode 5: KFC Gaming Console, First World Guilt, Snyder Cut, Egg on the train, Listener Mail Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat is shocked by the new KFC gaming console
  • Z questions the validity of her First World Guilt
  • Mat shares his views on Zack Snyder's Justice League
  • Z introduces a new segment - Acceptable, or not?
  • Mat & Z read out some listener mail
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat is shocked by the new KFC gaming console</li><li>Z questions the validity of her First World Guilt</li><li>Mat shares his views on Zack Snyder&#39;s Justice League</li><li>Z introduces a new segment - Acceptable, or not?</li><li>Mat &amp; Z read out some listener mail</li></ul> 9b918236-f71c-4fed-bb3b-e9d7389f1fef https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/8cd7e35b-6dcd-4ad8-ae42-8e5db923b1b2 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:00:35 +0000 1810 no     full Episode 4: De-ageing actors, Childhood memories, The Avatarverse, Things we don't know Episode 4: De-ageing actors, Childhood memories, The Avatarverse, Things we don't know Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat questions the ramifications of de-ageing and re-creating dead actors
  • Z ponders life lessons that can be derived from our childhood
  • Mat fangirls over the upcoming Avatarverse (though Z is suspicious of its similarities to a hit 90's show)
  • Z and Mat discuss things they don't know, but probably should (spoiler: list consists of pretty much everything that exists)
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat questions the ramifications of de-ageing and re-creating dead actors</li><li>Z ponders life lessons that can be derived from our childhood</li><li>Mat fangirls over the upcoming Avatarverse (though Z is suspicious of its similarities to a hit 90&#39;s show)</li><li>Z and Mat discuss things they don&#39;t know, but probably should (spoiler: list consists of pretty much everything that exists)</li></ul> ef011c7a-5cdf-4820-9f1a-d4ef0530ca3f https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/08ef7fa2-f34b-4902-a66f-a80345164ca0 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:33:02 +0000 1771 no     full Episode 3: Recycling is a scam, Height when dating, Westernizing foreign names, Demon Slayer movie review Episode 3: Recycling is a scam, Height when dating, Westernizing foreign names, Demon Slayer movie review Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Z drops some truth bombs about plastic recycling
  • Mat questions the importance of height when in the dating game
  • Z rants about the way we Westernize names
  • Mat shares his thoughts on the new Demon Slayer movie
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Z drops some truth bombs about plastic recycling</li><li>Mat questions the importance of height when in the dating game</li><li>Z rants about the way we Westernize names</li><li>Mat shares his thoughts on the new Demon Slayer movie</li></ul> fff4349e-5da4-4641-9b1a-ecd913a38109 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/84827e75-9c9f-4b3f-bebb-833e2cfcdabe Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1882 no     full Episode 2: Maccas scalpers, Laundromats, "Facebook official", Alien chat Episode 2: Maccas scalpers, Laundromats, "Facebook official", Alien chat Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Mat shares news about pokemon obsessed McDonald's scalpers
  • Z shares her laundromat knowledge
  • Mat discusses his recent experience with making his relationship "Facebook official"
  • Z explains why she doesn't care if aliens exist or not (to Mat's dismay)
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Mat shares news about pokemon obsessed McDonald&#39;s scalpers</li><li>Z shares her laundromat knowledge</li><li>Mat discusses his recent experience with making his relationship &#34;Facebook official&#34;</li><li>Z explains why she doesn&#39;t care if aliens exist or not (to Mat&#39;s dismay)</li></ul> 84c0c8c3-a2c1-4f33-9d18-0fb2df13aa79 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/0916a747-ee4d-46e2-943a-33b48e468126 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:49:20 +0000 1668 no     full Episode 1: Good news, Lil Uzi Vert, The fear of death, The Last of Us cast, Seat reclining etiquette Episode 1: Good news, Lil Uzi Vert, The fear of death, The Last of Us cast, Seat reclining etiquette Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns
  • Z shares some exciting news with Mat
  • Mat informs Z of rapper Lil Uzi Vert's latest bling
  • Z & Mat discuss the the fear of death
  • Mat laments over the announced cast of The Last of Us
  • Z shares some strong opinions about reclining your seat on a short flight
    • ]]>     <ul><li>Z shares some exciting news with Mat</li><li>Mat informs Z of rapper Lil Uzi Vert&#39;s latest bling</li><li>Z &amp; Mat discuss the the fear of death</li><li>Mat laments over the announced cast of The Last of Us</li><li>Z shares some strong opinions about reclining your seat on a short flight</li></ul> 5eb73c2c-91fa-41f5-983b-caaf2214ac0d https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/76a04c69-9db8-4a1a-9b91-975990f27ee8 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:31:00 +0000 1825 no     full Pilot Pilot Zerah Gallardo & Mat Johns Mat & Z are off to a great start when they immediately forget the name of the podcast... They introduce each other to listeners, discuss what can be expected of the show and offer up some not-so-solid life advice.

    ]]>     <p>Mat &amp; Z are off to a great start when they immediately forget the name of the podcast... They introduce each other to listeners, discuss what can be expected of the show and offer up some not-so-solid life advice.</p> 8df0d5bc-eddd-4868-962a-20cbc64bc744 https://redcircle.com/shows/399c6758-f880-4a93-82a2-b8e3bd2e539c/episodes/15b57d7d-1ae9-430c-a766-faca502424cc Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:22:48 +0000 560 no