Ross Mathews and Nikki Boyer: get to know the Ambies hosts with these 4 podcasts

We’re looking forward to The Awards for Excellence in Audio aka The Ambies, presented by The Podcast Academy! The ceremony is scheduled for March 22, 2022 at The Mayan Theater in Los Angeles, CA at 6PM PT/9PM ET, and y’all can catch the livestream on YouTube and Twitch. The show is presented by Wondery with support from Audacy, Audible, PRX, Tenderfoot TV, The Hollywood Reporter, and Loeb & Loeb. The ceremony’s hosts are Ross Mathews and Nikki Boyer, who are both podcasters among their amazing list of other projects.

Mathews is a judge and producer on RuPaul’s Drag Race, makes daily appearances on The Drew Barrymore Show, and has previously appeared on dozens of other shows including E! Red Carpets. His books include Name Drop: The Really Good Celebrity Stories I Usually Only Tell at Happy Hour and Man Up!: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence.

Boyer created, hosted, and executive produced the podcast “Dying for Sex,” which won an Ambie Award last year. She’s won three Emmy Awards, hosted TV shows, acted, and produced an array of projects.

As The Ambies inch closer, we’re listening to podcasts by Mathews and Boyer. On our round-up of podcasts and episodes by The Ambies hosts, we’ve also included shows interviewing Mathews and Boyer.

Dying for Sex

When Boyer’s best friend, Molly, was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, she embarked on a bold journey. Molly left her marriage and had sexual adventures leading up to her death at age 45. In “Dying for Sex,” Boyer talks to her friend through her treatment, sharing her experiences and past trauma she has held onto. They explore themes like forgiveness, healing, and making the most of the ticking clock. This series released two bingeable seasons, with episodes under 50 minutes each, presented by Wondery.

Straight Talk with Ross Mathews

Mathews is here to answer your burning questions and tackle topics like relationships, dating, friendships, and more on “Straight Talk with Ross Mathews.” He’ll chat with guests, accept listeners’ calls, and share all kinds of life updates where episodes are filled with “advice & LOLs from the gay best friend you wish you had and know you need.” This series is brought to you by Cumulus Podcast Network and has released over 40 episodes running an hour on average.

The Daily Smile

Wondery’s “The Daily Smile” is a relationships podcast sharing stories of gratitude, hosted by Boyer. Hear about finding a new start after a break-up, an acting teacher bringing hope to prison classrooms, Catie Turner’s life after American Idol, an antiquarian horologist sprinkling magic in the world, a person’s second chance after failing kidneys, and more. The series released upwards of 180 episodes until January 2021, all under 30 minutes.

Ask Jillian

Host Jillian Barberie interviewed Mathews in this 84-minute episode of “Ask Jillian.” Mathews shared what it was like to leave his rural hometown at age 18 and fly to Los Angeles. He remembered seeing Barberie for the first time on TV. You might recognize Barberie from red carpet interviews, Sharknado 4, hosting Good Day LA, or FOX NFL on Sundays. Barberie appreciates Mathews’ pun master abilities in this fun convo. “Ask Jillian” posts new, weekly episodes.