This week’s Pod Friends guest is Dash Katz (@dashkatz)—actor, model, host, and reality TV superfan. Best known from Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge, Dash steps beyond the game to share their journey of resilience, identity, and community. In this heartfelt and fiery conversation with Matt Scott (@MattScottGW), Dash opens up about navigating grief, the reality TV experience beyond the edit, and the power of queer representation. They share their passion for uplifting LGBTQ+ voices and what it means to rise like a phoenix from life’s toughest moments.
But this season finale is also about YOU! Featuring listener voicemails, this episode is a celebration of connection, appreciation, and the incredible Pod Friends community.
4:20 – Rob Cesternino
6:25 – James
8:20 – Stefan
10:35 – Tommy
11:10 – Interview with Dash Katz begins
38:10 – Laura
40:15 – Stacie
43:00 – Joy
1:07:25 – Greg
1:08:55 – Nathan
1:10:55 – Hartley
1:13:30 – Kurt Whether you’re here for the laughs, deep conversations, or unfiltered tea, this episode is all about resilience, joy, and embracing your truth—unapologetically.
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