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

June 23, 2025

156. Punchlines and Pride: Activism Through Queer Comedy (with Michael John Ciszewski)

For gay men, humor has long been a powerful tool for resilience, offering both a means of survival through marginalization and a way to reclaim joy and identity. As queer comedy evolves and gains mainstream visibility, it rem...
June 16, 2025

155. Queers in History: Pride, Resistance, and Fighting Erasure (with Keith Stern)

We've previously explored how LGBTQ+ history has often been overlooked, ignored, or deliberately erased, demonstrating the importance of remembering and honoring our past. Despite ongoing attacks from the current administration aimed at censoring or rewriting queer history, LGBTQ+ historians contin…
June 9, 2025

154. Pride and Protest: Defending LGBTQ+ Rights in a Shifting America (with Mari Nemec)

The current state of LGBTQ+ rights and politics reflects both significant progress and mounting challenges, with ongoing debates over transgender rights, workplace protections, and marriage equality. Activism, rooted in the c...
June 2, 2025

153. Pride, Pleasure, and the Path to Healing (with Court Vox)

While Pride is often seen as a time for parades and rainbow flags, it can also be a reminder of the trauma, shame, and disconnection that many LGBTQ+ people, especially gay men, carry within themselves. Yet Pride can also be ...
May 26, 2025

152. Bratz to the Bone (with Chris Angelo)

In previous episodes, we discussed how pop culture has long served as a powerful space for gay men to find representation, expression, and community, offering both a reflection of their struggles and a source of empowerment. ...
May 19, 2025

151. Twink Death: RIP Skinny Jeans

In recent years, "twink death"—the idea that a young, slim gay man loses social value as he ages out of the "twink" category—has gained traction as a viral online concept. Though often treated as a humorous social media trend...

Recent Blog Posts

July 1, 2025

Combatting Performative Allyship: How to Foster Genuine Support for t…

Where Have All the Rainbows Gone? As Pride month comes to a close, the visibility of LGBTQ+ support often fades. Many corporations that embrace LGBTQ+ causes during June seem to retract their commitment once the month ends, focusing instead on prof…

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June 26, 2025

Stonewall Riots: A Catalyst for Pride and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights

There’s More to Pride Than Rainbows and Glitter June is widely recognized as Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and achievements. Yet, many people—both inside and outside the community—may not fully understand its …

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June 24, 2025

Queer Joy: Celebrating Authenticity, Resilience, and Resistance in th…

Even Jaded Gays Can Be Joyful As Pride Month draws to a close, it’s important to pause and reflect on one of the most vital aspects of the LGBTQ+ experience: queer joy. While much of the conversation around our community often focuses on the …

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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