Occasionally Funny
Occasionally Funny is a podcast hosted by Joshua Fox and Sam Stanton, blending humor with discussions on gay dating, pop culture, and the search for love. The show also touches on serious topics like mental health and acceptance, delivered with honesty and wit. Joshua Fox is a bestselling author and former radio personality, while Sam Stanton is known for his reality TV appearances.
Episodes
I Wasn’t Ready To Share This Until Now (Mental Health pt.2)
Trigger warning: this episode discusses depression, suicidal ideation and self-harm. If you’re struggling with any of these topics, please speak to someone, seek help or call LIFELINE 13 11 14 After a bit of Back News that involves gay ghost hunting and breakfast-based drama, Josh revisits their recent mental health episode and shares something from this time last year he hasn’t been r
A Wholesome (And Horny) Bonus Episode
Josh has recently started reading the viral male-male romance book series, Stolen Moments, and couldn't wait to share a few extracts with Sam. The book series is packed full of emotion, romance and, um, questionable sex scenes... KFC, anyone?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Secret Gay Wedding... (Bali pt.2)
Sam and Josh are both now back from Bali and share what happened on the rest of their trips after they went their separate ways. Let’s just say one of their vacations took a pretty unexpected turn which ended up with a spontaneous gay wedding…. The boys then start to talk age gap romances and the dynamics and financial differences that come with them. Show us some love on the @Occasio
Josh Reunites With His Ex-Husband Stefano Live (Bonus Ep)
After Josh mentioned to Sam in the last episode he recently reunited with his ex-husband Stefano on Kyle Sandilands Live – here’s their full reunion as they both share how they feel after 11 months apart. Warning this does get a little. horny at times. We all have a “What If?” person, and this is Josh’s. You can watch the Josh and Stefano series on Instagram here.See
An Unhappy Ending (Bali Pt.1)
This week the boys are in Bali as they talk Josh’s recent break up, Sam’s (kinda) fight with boyfriend Ilya and rejecting where you come from. Plus, they welcome their first ever guest, Josh’s travel buddy and Sydney radio legend Intern Pete, who chats getting catfished on Grindr by a fake masseur in Kuta… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We Can Be Serious, Sometimes (Mental Health Ep)
Trigger warning: This episode discusses depression, self-harm and suicide. Sam recently met up with Ged Kearney MP and other politicians from the Australian Federal Government to discuss raising greater awareness around mental health and how to help the younger generations. As Sam reflected on the meeting, him and Josh looked at their own mental health journeys and how they both very nearly became
The rise of Grindr hate crimes in Australia (Bonus episode)
In this Bonus Episode, Sam Stanton and Joshua Fox are being Occasionally Serious as they discuss the ride of homophobic hate crimes in Australia and how most come from gay men being lured on apps such as Grindr. Plus, the pair then discuss the responsibility of queer media when reporting on attacks without feeding into false narratives and predatory men in general.See omnystudio.com/listener for p
Never Say These Things To A Gay Person
After experiencing some accidental homophobia at the footy in Adelaide, this week Sam Stanton and Joshua Fox discuss all the funny and offensive things straight people should stop saying to gay people.. Plus, we discuss the dangerous new “straight acting brotherhood” of gay men who refuse to accept their sexuality and Sam explains how he recently saved a life… Show us some love
A Glory Hole Epiphany (…We’re Back, With Back News)
Sam Stanton and Joshua Fox are back after a brief hiatus, and they have plenty of back news to catch up on. The pair both have some very gay relationship updates; Josh has a story about the ‘Bondi Bro Hole’ and Sam has met Australia’s most unconventional psychic. Plus, the pair reflect on the recent moments they’ve both realised they can’t do it all and there’s
A Dangerous Dilemma And Surprise Guest...
Dear listeners, Apologies for the lack of episode last week, all is explained in the first couple of minutes here. In this week's episode, Sam has some smelly back news, Josh talks fight or flight situations after once unexpectedly catching a pedophile and a Dear Diary rant leads to our first guest on the phone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Sam Learned From A Toxic Relationship (Part 2)
Part 2 of this week’s episodes on finding your worth is here early as Sam shares the story of the defining, two-year relationship he learned so much from. What Sam once thought was love he has since realised what something so different. Plus, Sam and his boyfriend Ilya have a big update…' Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. You can watch clips from the podc
The Red Flag That Made Josh Dump Him (Part 1)
This week Josh and Sam both have some very different back news, the pair discuss Stella and Filip’s recent split and Josh shares a story of a secret relationship he had over Christmas – and how this romance taught him to realise his self-worth after one shocking comment. Part 2 will be out on Thursday as Sam shares his own light bulb moment from a former toxic relationship. Show
Driving Bans, Bottoming And Bad Advice
Sam asked you lovely listeners if you had any questions for him and Josh, and you did not let him down! In this week’s episode, the pair offer underqualified advice on everything from ending relationships to trying new positions in the bedroom. Plus, Sam throws a curve ball at the end by asking for advice on his own current drama… Listen to The disappearance of Katie Walker here. 
Josh Has Started Dating Someone...
Josh shares the news he's been keeping from Sam for a few weeks now... and also asks his advice on navigating potential long distance relationships while not wanting someone to make choices for them. Plus, Sam has some "back news" he's dying to share and Josh has a new podcast. Listen to The disappearance of Katie Walker here. Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. Y
Who Is Sam’s Secret Boyfriend?
Over the weekend, Sam officially hard launched his secret boyfriend on social media and today he tells Josh how they met, what he’s like and the sad story which led to him moving to Australia several years ago. Plus, Josh has a rant about influencers and Sam wants to introduce his “back news” to listeners… If you want to donate to Rainbow Road, click here. Show us some lov
My Secret Age Gap Relationship... (Part 2)
After Josh opened up about his previous age gap relationship in Part 1, he now tells Sam about how his partner's Islam faith divided them, the New Year's ultimatum and the Instagram message that changed everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Am I Ashamed Of My Age? (Part 1)
Josh and Sam have their first "mass debate" this week over accepting our ages, comparing ourselves to others, feeling like failures and how gay men over a certain age often feel invisible. The chat takes an unexpected turn as Josh opens up about his own age gap relationship... Part 2 will be posted tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Accidental Leaked Video And Life Changing Night (Part 2)
Sammy starts this week’s ep where the last one ended: finally sharing the story of what he accidentally posted to TikTok and quickly had to delete. Josh then introduces new segment, The Wheel of Misfortune, and shares the story of the tabloid scandal that got his school teacher fired and then the night he saved a man’s life. Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram.&nbs
Josh And Sam's First Fight... Plus, All Gays Should Be Vers? (Part 1)
The honeymoon period of Josh and Sam's friendship is officially over as the first big issue to threaten the future of this podcast pops up during this week's episode. Plus, why all gay men should be 'vers' in the bedroom, what's pissing Sam off and introducing Dear Diary our new segment! Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. You can watch clips from the podcast on t
Naked Dramas And Body Dysmorphia
A changing room dilemma that Josh faced divided him and Sam and led to a surprising discussion on body dysmorphia in the gay community, gym insecurities everybody faces and overcoming that first, scary hurdle to get into fitness. But… would you push the big red button? Check out Sam’s gym Studio 360 for information on classes: https://www.instagram.com/studio360sports/ Show us some lo
A Public Apology (To The Wiggles)
Join Joshua Fox and Sam Stanton as they recap their wild night in Sydney (with audio and video evidence) searching for a new husband on Oxford Street before then, um, drunkenly chasing The Wiggles at the Australian Audio Awards and attempting to start a war. You can watch this bonus episode in full on the Occasionally Funny YouTube Channel as an on location special. See omnystudio.com/l
Sam's Confession To His Parents (Bonus Ep)
I set Sam a challenge for this week's bonus episode to phone his parents up and confess to lying to them for 21 years about ordering Brokeback Mountain on the family DVD account! However, the call quickly took an unexpected turn and became quite emotional... Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Moment We Knew We Were Gay (Coming Out Stories)
After officially announcing Sam Stanton as my co-host of the Occasionally Funny podcast last week, I thought for our first proper episode we'd take things all the way back to when we first figured out we were both gay, how we eventually came out and what lessons we've learned along the way. We hope anyone still struggling with their sexuality or parents unsure how to bring certain topics up
And the co-host winner is...
The search is finally over and in this episode I finally make my Occasionally Funny co-host choice and phone both Sam and my mum up to share the exciting news! Show us some love on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BONUS: The wait is (almost) over...
With Sam and my mum's co-host auditions complete, this weekend I decided to catch up with them both one last time to see if this helped me make my final decision. Plus, I dig out audio of the first time I ever cried on the internet, reminisce about a homeless man I befriended and tried to bring home as a teenager and welcome a wild card into the studio. Well, I wouldn't say welcome, more they arri
Mum's co-host audition: Family secrets
It's time for my mum's audition to become the Occasionally Funny co-host and after starting off with some embarrassing stories about me, we discuss the "deprived" area I was raised and how family was at the forefront of so much drama. Let us know what you think of Sam's audition on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam’s co-host audition: Dating disasters
Sam Stanton joins me today for his official co-host audition where he proved he isn’t such an innocent boy while diving into his pre-reality TV dating disasters. Throughout the chat, Sam shared stories he’s never dared tell anyone before, his face reached new shades of red and he turned the tables on me… Let us know what you think of Sam's audition on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod I
My very awkward debut stand-up comedy set
As Sam Stanton and my mum now work on their co-host audition episodes, this week I'm facing my fear of public speaking my performing by debut stand-up comedy set to a small group of people. And after writing a self-deprecating set about growing up as a millennial online that I thought my audience would relate to, the whole thing quickly fell apart. Please follow the new Instagram for @
My proposition to Sam
Welcome to the first episode of Occasionally Funny where I let you know what to expect from this new show, introduce the potential co-hosts I'm auditioning, proposition TV groom Sam Stanton and test some material from the stand-up comedy set I'm working on. Plus, my mum and... Sabrina Carpenter? Please follow the new Instagram for @OccasionallyFunnyPod. See omnystudio.com/listener
Welcome to Occasionally Funny
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