A Jaded Gay

A Jaded Gay

Living in a world of fuckboys, homophobes, and inequalities can leave a gay feeling, well, jaded, so tune in for your weekly dose of gay empowerment. We're talking pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the lens of overcoming gay trauma and nurturing our emotional wellbeing.

Recent Episodes

Sept. 22, 2025

162. Queer Beauty: Unfiltered (with Vincent Branchesi & Karim Fadel)

Queer beauty celebrates self-expression, authenticity, and fluidity, challenging traditional beauty standards and embracing identities across the spectrum. By centering queer voices, beauty becomes a powerful tool for empower...
Sept. 8, 2025

161. Queer Bodies: Navigating Illness, Identity, and Intimacy (with Mickie Kennedy)

Societal pressure on men to appear tough and self-reliant can lead to the avoidance of medical care since vulnerability is wrongly equated with weakness. For gay men, this is further complicated by the fear of discrimination ...
Aug. 25, 2025

160. Why Queer Bookstores Matter: Preserving LGBTQ+ Culture and Community (with Greg Newton & Donnie Jochum)

Queer bookstores have long been more than just places to buy books, serving as cultural hubs, safe havens, and essential spaces for connection, representation, and affirmation within the LGBTQ+ community. As we navigate an in...
Aug. 18, 2025

159. Reclaim Your Queer Identity Through Self-Compassion (with Sam Fogarty)

Many gay men grow up internalizing social norms that dictate how they should act, love, or present themselves—distorting their sense of self and making it harder to connect authentically with others. But we can begin to heal ...
Aug. 11, 2025

158. Leaving a Narcissist (with Mack Ciccone)

Previously, we explored the concept of love bombing, where one partner overwhelms the other with excessive affection and attention early in a relationship to mask manipulative intentions. This behavior often sets the stage fo...
Aug. 4, 2025

157. Gay Icons: The Goddess of Pop

Previously, we discussed our iconic pop queens and how their songs typically fit into distinct categories that hit an emotional button that appeals to gay men. These categories often include themes of empowerment, heartbreak,...

Recent Blog Posts

Oct. 2, 2025

Diversifying Queer Horror: The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Narratives and Inc…

Queerness and Diversity in Horror: A New Narrative Horror has long served as a platform for marginalized voices, and in recent years, the genre has become increasingly inclusive of queer narratives. Filmmakers like Jose Nateras have been at the for…

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Sept. 30, 2025

Healing from Addiction: A Journey of Sobriety and Self-Acceptance for…

Gay Men and the Journey to Recovery from Alcohol Addiction For many gay men, recovery from alcohol addiction is not just about achieving sobriety but also about healing the emotional wounds that contribute to dependency. This journey involves recla…

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Sept. 25, 2025

Faith, Identity, and Healing: The Harms of Conversion Therapy and the…

The Struggle for Acceptance The intersection of faith and identity can be especially fraught for gay men, as religious beliefs and sexual orientation often collide. For many, religion can be a source of community, belonging, and purpose. However, t…

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About the Host

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Rob Loveless

Rob Loveless is the host of A Jaded Gay podcast, focusing on LGBTQ+ empowerment through pop culture, politics, and dating hardships. Blending humor, vulnerability, and open discussions, the podcast delves into a wide range of topics and invites listeners into a supportive and inclusive space where they can find solace, inspiration, and a sense of belonging.

Reviews

One of my favorites!

"This is one of my favorite podcasts! Rob is fun to listen to and I get so much out of each episode. Thank you, Rob for being so fun and informative!"

Rob F W | Sept. 25, 2022

The Pod that started it all #nonjaded

"This Pod and the topics Rob covers was the drop of water that kicked off a journey for me that has had a profound ripple effect. Getting insight to gay micro traumas, people pleasing, perfectionism, …"

SamJo STL | June 22, 2023