Pop Culture Episodes

Oct. 4, 2022

25. Gay Icons: My Name is Kylie

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. In this episode, we kick off the inaugural Gay Icons deep dive wi...

Listen to the episode

Aug. 23, 2022

19. The Queer History of Disco

In between the politics of the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS pandemic, disco emerged as a haven for gay men to escape the confines of heterosexuality. In this episode, we’re taking a look at the history of disco, its queer roo...

Listen to the episode

July 5, 2022

12. Queer as Folk

We previously talked about the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in TV and film and the “gay renaissance” of the 90s. While shows like Ellen and Will & Grace were groundbreaking at the time, they tended to skirt around LGBT...

Listen to the episode

May 31, 2022

07. The History of Gay Representation in TV & Film

We’ve come a long way from the days of being portrayed on TV and in film as the sassy, sexless, gay best friend, but there are still improvements to be made. In this episode, we’re diving into the history of gay representatio...

Listen to the episode

May 10, 2022

04. Pop Icons and Their Gay Emotional Appeal

Why does it seem like pop icons have such an appeal to gay men? Are we simply drawn to the music, or is there a deeper emotional connection? In this episode, we’re looking into some historically significant gay anthems while ...

Listen to the episode