Wednesday With Woody
by Woody Woods
Welcome to your midweek moment to pause, laugh, reflect, and reset. Each Wednesday, Woody dives into pop culture, identity, and the wild ride of being human with humour, heart, and the occasional hot take. From cultural chaos to creative breakthroughs, nothing is off limits and everything is served with intention.Grab a sparkling water or vodka (no judgment) and make Wednesday the best day of your week. Hit play and let’s get into it.Get involved: connect on Instagram @iamwoodywoods or email [email protected] story might spark the next conversation.
Episodes
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Why Do I Hate Myself Again?
Funny thing about growing up. The bullies disappear, but somehow they’ve left you doing their job for them. And suddenly you’re 30-something, still policing a little boy who just wanted to belong. This week on Wednesday with Woody, for #SpiritDay, I’m wondering when the voices of people who hurt…
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Who gets to know you're queer?
This week, with International Lesbian Day and National Coming Out Day landing within days of each other, Wednesday with Woody is wondering who actually gets to know you’re queer. Because visibility gave so many of us the chance to see what our lives could become, but being seen can still carry...
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I Love a Red Flag
Personally, I love a red flag. Racist? Homophobic? Generally committed to being a nightmare? Thank you for the signage. At 30-something years old, I simply do not have six months to discover you’re an a**. This week on Wednesday with Woody, I’m wondering when accepting people for who they are...
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DID EVERYONE GET THE GAY STARTER PACK EXCEPT ME?
I heard a gay man say he sometimes feels stranded in the middle: too gay for straight people, but somehow not gay enough for the gays. He misses the references, doesn’t recognise himself in the stereotypes and feels like everybody received a gay starter pack except him. I laughed. Then I…
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Is the Male Body Becoming the New Beauty Battleground? | Looksmaxxing, Gym Culture & Male Beauty Standards
I found out what a canthal tilt is this week, and I really wish I hadn’t. Because I was perfectly happy with my eyes before someone on the internet informed me there was an angle involved. And obviously I went looking. Bad idea. I ended up somewhere between looksmaxxing, bodybuilding, skincare,...
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WHO SHOWED US WHAT OUR LIVES COULD BECOME?
I watched the trailer for Club Kid, a new film concerning a gay party promoter whose life is turned upside down when the son he never knew he had suddenly turns up. I watched it and thought to myself That sounds nice, then carried on scrolling. In a strange way, that’s exactly how ordinary it...
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WHAT DOES BEING A BOTTOM HAVE TO DO WITH BEING A MAN?
I saw a HYROX athlete casually call himself a power bottom in a sponsored Instagram post and, naturally, I had questions. Not about the porridge. About why those two things together caught my attention at all. This week on Wednesday with Woody, I’m wondering what being a bottom has to do with…
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Who Is Living Your Life?
I was standing in Woolworths buying the same groceries I’d bought the week before when I had a slightly ridiculous thought: Did I actually choose any of this? The tofu. The coffee. The route home. The music in my headphones. The first app I opened that morning. It made me wonder how much of my…
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Where Did All the Men Go?
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we ask a deceptively simple question: how are men making friends in 2026? Inspired by a TikTok about how difficult male friendship becomes with age, Woody explores the friendship recession, marriage, emotional labour and the strange social rituals men use to…
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When Hate Calls Itself Family: Pride, Fear and the Politics of Protection
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we look at what happens when hate arrives dressed as love, concern, faith, family and protection. In “When Hate Calls Itself Family: Pride, Fear and the Politics of Protection,” we unpack the softer language often used to make queer people smaller: “I love you,...
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Pride and the lifelong work of coming out
Season 6 of Wednesday with Woody opens in Pride Month with a funny, tender and honest reflection on why Pride still matters. In this episode, Woody explores coming out not as one dramatic announcement, but as a lifelong negotiation with rooms, risk, family, work, culture, safety and the body.…
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The Closet After the Closet: Living with Internalised Homophobia
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of homophobia, mental health and discrimination toward LGBTQ + people. Listener discretion is advised. This week on Wednesday with Woody, we look at the closet that survives the coming out. The quiet one. The one that lives in the mind and shapes...
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Trans Icons: Walls, Runways & Realness
This Transgender Awareness Week, Woody explores the world of Walls, Runways and Realness from the ballroom brilliance of Paris Is Burning to today’s conversations about visibility and belonging. Through the lives of Venus and Angie Xtravaganza and Jonathan Bailey’s historic win, this episode...
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The Silence of Men: Breaking the Myths Around Male Sexual Abuse
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse, trauma and the experiences of male survivors. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Wednesday with Woody, we explore one of the hardest conversations to have in public life: male sexual abuse. We look at the myths…
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Purely, Queerly, African: Pride, Power & The Price of Visibility
Johannesburg Pride 2025 shimmered with sequins, contradictions, and truth. In this episode of Wednesday with Woody, we dive into the messy magic of being Purely, Queerly, African, a theme that reclaims queerness on African soil. From rainbow-washing debates and corporate floats to the deeper…
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Year That Forgot To Slay
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we’re diving into the weirdly quiet chaos of 2025 - the year that forgot to slay. From failed 75 Hard challenges to collective burnout, Woody reflects on why everything feels paused, what it means to wait gracefully, and how to find meaning in the in-between.…
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Born This Gay: No Returns, No Exchanges
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we’re calling out one of the oldest myths in the book, that sexuality is a choice. From childhood crushes and pencil thieves to Elon’s Netflix meltdown, we’re unpacking what it really means to discover who you are (and why it was never up for debate in the first...
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Are Apps the Only Way We Connect as Gay Men?
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we’re going there. Grindr. Scruff. Tinder. The apps we love to hate and hate to love. But what if they’re more than just hookup tools? What if, for some, they’re the only gateway to queer connection? In this episode, we get real about the digital disconnect so...
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Love Across the Colour Lines
What does it mean to love across race in a world still unlearning racism? In this unfiltered episode, Woody unpacks the joys and complexities of interracial dating, from Instagram fantasy to real-life friction. Drawing from his own marriage, South African history, and global queer culture, Woody...
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Pinkwashed: The Price of Pride
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we’re pulling back the glitter curtain on Pride season. When brands swap their logos for rainbows and roll out queer merch, is it real support? Or just rainbow capitalism in a fresh font? In Pinkwashed: The Price of Pride, we unpack the $3.9 trillion power of…
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Boy Problems: Unpacking Modern Masculinity
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we’re talking boy problems. But not the kind you can text your bestie about. We're unpacking modern masculinity: what it’s doing to men, how it’s shaping boys, and why loneliness has become an epidemic nobody wants to name. We get into toxic masculinity…
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Poppin’ Balloons and Joining the Circus: Dating in 2025
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we’re poppin’ balloons and joining the dating circus. Inspired by the chaotic brilliance of Netflix’s bisexual episode of Pop the Balloon Live, we’re asking: is dating in 2025 still about connection or just vibes, soft launches, and ghosting before dessert? From...
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Bodies, Validation, and the Cult of Self-Improvement
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we’re dragging the cult of self-improvement. From gym selfies and cold plunges to green juice routines and emotional bootcamps, we’re asking: is this wellness… or just another way to punish ourselves into being lovable? Wednesday with Woody is your midweek dive...
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Unsubscribing from Ordinary: The Art of Living Off-Script
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we’re burning the beige and walking away from the life we were told to want. In a world obsessed with safety, structure, and following the script, what happens when you choose something different? Wednesday with Woody is your midweek dive into modern life—where...
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Labels, Boxes, and the Pressure to Be Defined
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we’re talking labels—the ones we choose, the ones we outgrow, and the ones we never asked for. From LGBTQIA+ identity to personality tropes like “the strong one” or “the mom friend,” we’re unpacking what happens when the boxes we’ve built for ourselves start to...
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Are We Just Curating Our Emptiness?
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we’re cracking open the soft-lit illusion of modern life and asking the question none of us wants to answer. From neutral-toned morning routines to aesthetic apartments that feel more like showrooms than homes. Is it beauty, or is it dissociation with a…
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Trans Day of Visibility: We See You, We Celebrate You
This week, we’re celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility—but we’re not stopping at surface-level recognition. We're diving into the why behind the day, the history that shaped it, and the lived realities of trans people past and present. From the legacy of ballroom culture and…
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Bi Health Month: Celebrating the Spectrum
This week, we’re spotlighting Bisexual Health Awareness Month—but not just for the sake of visibility. We’re breaking down why bi health is still ignored, how bisexuality remains the most misunderstood identity under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, and what needs to change. From mental health to medical...
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Whose Safe Space Is It Anyway?
On this week’s Wednesday with Woody, we’re diving into a firestorm rocking London’s queer and feminist circles: The Girls Spot, a women’s-only gym, just banned trans women—despite promising inclusivity back in 2021. We'll unpack fitness influencer Natalee Barnett’s viral flip-flop, from raising...
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Spellbound & Spotlight
S3| E3 - This week on "Wednesday with Woody," we’re serving up a double dose of drama and debate! First, on the docket, J.K. Rowling is stirring the pot again with remarks that have the internet ablaze. Then, we’re switching from wands to crowns with the captivating new TV series "Mary and…
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All Hate, No Tea: Uganda's Anti LGBTQIA+ Law & Gay Gym Culture Controversies
S3 | e2: We're off on yet another rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of queer life and culture. In this week's episode, we're not just skimming the surface but diving into the heart of controversy and conversation. Uganda's Stand on LGBTQ+ Rights: In a wild move, Uganda's highest court...
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Reunion, Revelations, & Rhythms
S3 E1: Welcome back to "Wednesday With Woody," the show where we plunge into the pulse of pop culture, keep our pulse on LGBTQ+ developments, and buzz through the events that mold our days. Kicking off Season 3, we come to you renewed and ready to share a myriad of narratives, beginning with our...
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Overexposed
Hold onto your earbuds, folks, 'cause S2, E6 is here to whisk you away on a whirlwind of celeb revelations and hearty chuckles! This week, we discuss Kim Kardashian's dapper debut of the Skims Men's line! A blend of cool comfort with a dash of Kardashian class! Switch gears into the pop kingdom...
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We paying tax babes
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we're spinning into the sparkly spiderweb of the “Gay Tax”. What's the gay tax, you ask? Well, slide into our audio adventure to discover. We’re also enamoured by Troye Sivan’s latest music video, One of Your Girls. "Wednesday with Woody" isn't just a podcast;...
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Life is beautiful
S2, E4: Life is Beautiful, in this week’s mess of an episode, I transform into a love sleuth, dissecting the crisscrossing paths of relationships through the kaleidoscope of True Crime! Yup, your boi has tiptoed into the true crime tavern, and oh boy, the stories are as juicy as a ripe peach! But...
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Catch a break, catch your life
S2,E3: Catch a break, catch your life. In today's episode, we talk weddings - gay weddings to be precise and the absolute lack of inspiration; delve into the experiences of interracial dating, KKWTK, unravel the tale of Britney’s fake knife fiasco, among a treasure trove of tantalizing topics we...
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Controversy with Inclusive Content
Join us on Wednesday with Woody this week as we explore the complex relationship between trans rights, and corporate sponsorship. Our discussion will focus on the recent controversy surrounding Dylan Mulvaney's partnership with Bud Light and Nike, and how it has ignited a much-needed conversation.
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Crisis and Controversy
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of Wednesday With Woody, the podcast, where we'll be discussing two controversial topics making headlines around the world. Firstly, we'll delve into the Uganda bill, which aims to criminalise homosexuality, with the possibility of the death penalty for those found...
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It's a wrap
In the final episode of Wednesday with Woody, we wrap up this season with joy and love. Today's podcast discusses Travis Scoot, the Kardashian women, Pride, and teaching boys toxic masculinity. It's been a season focused on representation and mental health.
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Taking care of self
In this week's episode of Wednesday with Woody. We discuss mental health, taking care of oneself, and catching up on what's been going on in my life.
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Oi it's a lot
We are back at it, and this past week has been a whole lot of drama. This week we discuss the Netflix series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Kanye West and finally Iker Casillas and his fake coming out tweet. We also celebrate JHB Pride, Africa pride and discuss coming out.…
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It's a wild one
In been a wild week, good lawt. This week we delve into a Twitter discussion on Modern Family, discuss Game of Thrones and fangirl over Rihanna.
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What are we talking about now
Well hello there. Welcome to another episode of Wednesday with Woody - gosh! This week we are... well we're rambling again discussing the Royal funeral, the Netflix series The Crown, Disneys teaser trailer of the Little Mermaid and finally mental health. & if no ones said it yet - Happy Bi Week...
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Accountability & Representation
In this week's episode of Wednesday With Woody, we discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll, Penny Polarbear and a new saga in the Americaaaas. Tune in for some laughs, bemusement and reflections on this past week's hot topics. #QueenElizabeth #TheMonarchy #PeggyPig #PREP #LGBTHistory
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The five balls of life
In this week's episode of Wednesday With Woody, we semi-reflect on the year that has been (yeah, I know - it's a bit early for that, right?). We discuss the impact of the pandemic, mental health and the five balls of life.
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There's a lot going on
This week on Wednesday With Woody, we discuss the VMAs 2022, the successful release of Britney & Elton John's collaboration, and Cyber flashing. There's so much happening in this world, and we need to discuss it. #cyberflashing #holdmecloser #VMAs2022 #Wednesday
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It's all about sexuality and time
WE'RE BACK. This week we discuss sexuality and time... As the year dwindles to an end (I can't believe it), we take a moment to reflect on the passing of time and the importance of following your dreams, goals and desires.
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Getting into Uncoupled
In this week's episode of Wednesday with Woody, I managed to drag myself away from Beyoncé's vice grip to get into the Netflix series Uncoupled. We discuss representation, Sex and the City and provide our honest thoughts on this heartwarming series. #uncoupled #netflix #lgbt
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10's Across The Board - Beyoncé Renaissance Album Review
Beyoncé’s seventh album is not just an immaculate dance record but a love letter to black queer creativity. From start to end, the album is a masterpiece paying homage to the ’70s and ’80s disco scene, ballroom culture, and queerness, and we're totally here for it. Join me in this week's episode,...
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Its all just trending
This week on Wednesday with Woody, we cover topics trending in the news this past week. We look at Wakanda Forever, Anything Possible, MonkeyPox, Beyonce's Renaissance album and the 157 Republicans who voted no on same-sex and interracial marriages. Its been a wild wild wild week. #WakandaForever...
About this show
Welcome to your midweek moment to pause, laugh, reflect, and reset. Each Wednesday, Woody dives into pop culture, identity, and the wild ride of being human with humour, heart, and the occasional hot take. From cultural chaos to creative breakthroughs, nothing is off limits and everything is served with intention.Grab a sparkling water or vodka (no judgment) and make Wednesday the best day of your week. Hit play and let’s get into it.Get involved: connect on Instagram @iamwoodywoods or email [email protected] story might spark the next conversation.
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