Guests Episodes

Nov. 19, 2024

129. The Gay Wellness Revolution (with Peter DeWitt)

In most episodes, we often discuss how gay men face unique mental health challenges due to societal stigma, discrimination, and internalized stress, which can exacerbate issues like anxiety and depression. Prioritizing mental...

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Nov. 5, 2024

127. Gay Icons: The Queen of Pop (with Stefan Mreczko)

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,...

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Oct. 29, 2024

126. Gay of the Dead: Unleashing Queer Horror (with Sean Abley)

In previous episodes, we explored how queer themes have been woven into horror for over 250 years, highlighting that the genre has always had an inherently queer essence. It resonates with many members of the LGBTQ+ community...

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Oct. 15, 2024

124. Queer Frights & New Media: Horror Beyond the Screen (with Bobby Torrez)

In previous episodes, we've explored how queer themes have been woven into horror for over 250 years, mirroring experiences of otherness, fear, and survival—common realities for those facing societal marginalization. Today, t...

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Sept. 24, 2024

121. Unpack Your Gay Emotional Baggage (with Dr. Jason Durant)

In numerous episodes, we’ve learned that gay men are more likely to struggle with mental health issues due to the trauma experienced from growing up in a society that often stigmatizes their identity. Despite these challenges...

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Sept. 10, 2024

119. Turning the Page on Queer Book Bans (with Alexander Rigby)

In recent years, several states have enacted bans on queer books, citing unsubstantiated claims ranging from content deemed inappropriate to concerns about age-appropriateness. These bans have restricted access to diverse and...

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Aug. 27, 2024

117. Get Pop Cultured (with Carmine Davis)

In previous episodes, we explored pop culture’s resonance with the LGBTQ+ community, serving as both a reflection of societal changes and a source of representation and validation. Pop icons in music, film, television, and ot...

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Aug. 20, 2024

116 Rainbows Don’t Paint Themselves (with Jacoby Nordberg)

Art has been a vital form of expression for queer people, providing a powerful platform to explore, celebrate, and communicate their identities, experiences, and struggles in a world where their voices are often marginalized....

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Aug. 13, 2024

115. Spectrums of Pride (with Max Korten)

LGBTQ+ individuals often struggle to find their community and a place of support, encountering societal stigma and discrimination that can make it challenging to connect with others who share their experiences and understand ...

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July 30, 2024

113. Advocate Your Ass Off (with Anthony Munger)

LGBTQ+ advocacy dates back to early 20th-century efforts, such as the formation of the Society for Human Rights in 1924, and gained momentum with landmark events like the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which galvanized a global moveme...

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July 16, 2024

111. Opening Doors: Navigate the Real Estate Rainbow (with Ryan Windt)

In today's challenging real estate market, aspiring home buyers grapple with rising prices, limited inventory, and intense competition, making the pursuit of homeownership more difficult than ever. To add a layer of complexit...

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July 2, 2024

109. Queens Slayin', Haters Prayin': A Drag-tacular Showcase (with Bev, Philly’s Queen of Comedy)

Throughout LGBTQ+ history, drag has held an essential role as a form of expression, resistance, and solidarity, offering a platform for self-discovery and challenging societal norms. From fighting back in the Stonewall Riots ...

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June 18, 2024

107. Kiss & Release (with Anthony DiPietro)

Poetry serves as a rich medium where the intersecting identities of gay men, encompassing aspects of sexuality, gender, race, class, and more, intertwine to craft narratives that reflect the multifaceted experiences and persp...

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June 11, 2024

106. Long Live Queer Nightlife (with Amin Ghaziani)

In previous episodes, we discussed how the shifting dynamics of gayborhoods and dating app culture have impacted queer nightlife. While the closure of traditional gay bars might be viewed by some as a cause for concern, it fo...

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June 4, 2024

105. The Pride Divide (with Tyrell Brown)

In previous episodes, we discussed the origins of Pride and the importance of continuing to stand up for equality. However, members of the LGBTQ+ community debate the meaning, purpose, and execution of modern-day Pride celebr...

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