What every BabyGay needs to hear. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast , host PJ Brescia (they/them) welcomes producer (and bestie) Tom Gault (he/him) for a raw and hilarious conversation about growing up queer in the South, navigating religious shame and family expectations, and embracing life as a queer adult. Tom shares the lessons he’s learned, the advice he wishes he had when coming out, and the power of chosen family. It’s funny, vulnerable, and affirming...a reminder that coming out lo...
Sep 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 23
How to build confidence with a positive mindset. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast, filmmaker Megan Chumbley (she/they) sits down with host PJ Brescia (they/them) to share simple mindset shifts that turn “not queer enough” doubts into grounded confidence: on set, at work, and in everyday life. From BabyGay × The Black Cat origins and a Kentucky→LA journey to early queer memories and coming out to parents, Megan offers practical tools you can use today: the compliment rule for collaboration...
Sep 16, 2025•58 min
Learn how chosen family and reinvention can change your life. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast , PJ Bresci a (they/them) sits down with Sarah Carson (actor, private investigator, Harvard trailblazer, and PJB's chosen family) to explore what it takes to keep starting over. From breaking barriers as one of the first women at Harvard Business School , to working undercover as a PI, to launching an acting career later in life, Sarah’s story shows it’s never too late to leap and create the lif...
Sep 09, 2025•40 min•Ep. 21
How to own your power after coming out. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast , Ashlee Belzo (she/her) — founder of Girls Gays Theys and PuffDAO — shares her journey from being outed as a teen and bullied in school to reclaiming her identity and creating inclusive queer spaces. From transforming pain into empowerment to launching Girls Gays Theys and LEZBOS by Belzo , Ashlee’s story is proof that it does get better! 🌈✨ Queer community, safe spaces, real talk. Hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) ...
Sep 02, 2025•56 min•Ep. 20
Ever felt like you had to wait until you weren’t scared to finally be yourself? Spoiler: you don’t! On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast , PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Hannah Perez , entrepreneur and co-founder of Seeq Protein , to talk about what it really means to “do it scared.” From her powerful coming out story at 15 in South Dakota (and realizing coming out isn’t a one-time thing) to healing her inner child and finding spiritual tools for growth, Hannah gets real about the messy, magic...
Aug 26, 2025•59 min•Ep. 19
Curious how faith, queerness, and comedy shape LGBTQ+ culture? This week on the BabyGay™ Podcast , host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with comedian and Newsweek Senior Culture journalist H. Alan Scott for an unfiltered conversation about growing up Mormon, coming out queer, converting to Judaism, and finding their voice through comedy. As host of The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ( Newsweek podcast), co-host of Out On The Lanai , and drag alter ego Sadie Pines , H. Alan brings both humor an...
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 18
Manifest Your Dream Life & Embrace Queer Identity on the BabyGay™ Podcast! This week, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with content creator and Delulu Podcast host Ryan Lu ( @e.mo.tions ) to talk manifestation, gender identity, and coming out. Known for her powerful blend of astrology, daily affirmations, tarot, and unapologetic delulu energy, Ryan has inspired over 1.5M followers across TikTok and Instagram. Recorded live from the historic Black Cat in Silverlake during the powerful Li...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 17
Want to be a better LGBTQ+ ally? This episode offers a real, compassionate starting point. Photographer Zach Oren (he/him) joins BabyGay™ Podcast host & founder PJ Brescia (they/them) to share the story behind Ides of Gender — a powerful, seven-year photo series documenting over 650 trans and nonbinary people across all 50 U.S. states and territories. As a cisgender artist, Zach opens up about building trust, navigating privilege, and using photography to honor the truth and beauty of trans ...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 16
Struggling with family acceptance or coming out to a parent? This episode is for you. BabyGay™ founder PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with their Dad for a raw, honest conversation about gender identity, queerness, faith, and family across generations. Together, they explore what it really takes to show up for someone you love...even when you don’t fully understand their experience. They talk about growing up in the 1940s, masculinity, the impact of BabyGay , and how healing becomes possible wh...
Jul 29, 2025•57 min•Ep. 15
If you’ve ever been outed before you were ready, struggled to feel seen in queer spaces, or wondered where you fit in this big, messy LGBTQ+ world...this episode is for you. Recorded in May 2024 at the historic Black Cat in Los Angeles, this was the very first BabyGay™ Podcast episode ever captured. Host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with rapper, dancer, and “Pink Prince of Rap” Simy Eurydice (she/they) for a raw, vulnerable, and powerful conversation about identity, family, healing, and what...
Jul 22, 2025•52 min•Ep. 14
Ever felt like you weren’t “queer enough” to come out? Or wondered if you need a label to belong? This episode is for anyone who’s still figuring it out. Recorded live at the historic Black Cat in Silver Lake, BabyGay™ Podcast host PJ Brescia (they/them) welcomes comedian and Six Feet Above podcast host Kate Lav for a vulnerable, hilarious, and deeply relatable conversation about queer identity, sobriety, demisexuality, and modern dating culture. From first queer crushes to bi-erasure, hookup ap...
Jul 15, 2025•50 min•Ep. 13
What does it mean to come out late and Black in America? If you’re searching for Black queer coming out stories, advice on coming out later in life, or how to find LGBTQ+ community when you feel “behind,” this episode is for you. On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast , host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Emmy-Nominated ABC News journalist Tim Pulliam . He shares how he came out as gay at 29 while building a public-facing career, navigating faith, family, and growing up in the Bible Belt. Togeth...
Jul 08, 2025•50 min•Ep. 12
The BabyGay Podcast recorded live from the Girls, Gays & Theys X BabyGay Pride Party! Host PJ Brescia (they/them) brings you authentic conversations celebrating LGBTQ+ joy and community! In this episode, you'll meet: Soul Purpose (Jake Scott-Thomson) : Phenomenal DJ sharing his personal coming-out story and the magic of the queer community, especially at Out Loud Music Festival. @s0ulpurpose Charlie Sprinkman : Founder of " Everywhere Is Queer ," a worldwide app connecting you to LGBTQ+ owne...
Jul 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 11
Find your authentic queer self this week on the BabyGay™ Podcast ! Your host PJ Brescia (they/them) dives into queer culture and self-discovery with the incredible Drag King Tenderoni , a star judge on Revry's groundbreaking new show, King of Drag . Recorded live from the historic Black Cat in Silverlake , this LGBTQ+ podcast episode is packed with validation and inspiration for anyone on their own coming out journey. Hear how this drag king icon navigated their own coming out story at 20, revea...
Jun 23, 2025•58 min•Ep. 10
BabyGay™ Podcast: Special Pride Episode - Navigating Non-Binary Identity & Queer Art with Kat Cunning ! Navigate your non-binary journey with this BabyGay™ Podcast episode featuring the incredible Kat Cunning (they/them)! Known for their traffic-stopping voice, magnetic stage presence, and multi-hyphenate career as an LGBTQ+ artist, actor, and songwriter. Kat joins host PJ Brescia (they/them) for a special pride episode recorded LIVE from the Girls, Gays & Theys X BabyGay Pride Party at ...
Jun 16, 2025•29 min•Ep. 9
Are you navigating your own path of identity, self-acceptance, or coming out? Seeking validation or community? This BabyGay™ Podcast episode is for you. Host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Pop Star Tori Kay (she/her) for a raw, honest conversation recorded May 2024. Tori shares her unique journey from a conservative Dallas upbringing to an out queer artist in LA. She opens up about family challenges, her personal sobriety journey, and the intense self-discovery that led to healing, a path...
Jun 10, 2025•58 min•Ep. 8
Feeling the call to make a difference in the queer community? Searching for inspiration for LGBTQ+ activism or looking for a beacon of hope in today's world? This week on the BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) brings you an empowering conversation with West Hollywood Mayor Chelsea Byers . Recorded at the historic Black Cat, Mayor Byers shares her personal path from early allyship to owning her queer identity, and how this journey shapes her groundbreaking leadership in West Hollywood....
Jun 02, 2025•53 min•Ep. 7
Figuring out your bi identity? Still working up the courage to come out to family? Or maybe you're a young queer artist just trying to find where you fit? This week, BabyGay™ Podcast host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with pop sensation Grant Knoche (@grantknoche) , and goes deep. Grant dives into his Kids Bop days, writing " First Hello " (the song that helped him come out to his dad!), and navigating fame while growing up in a conservative religious household. Plus, he's about to have his f...
May 26, 2025•52 min•Ep. 6
Navigating your identity journey, seeking connection within the queer community, or looking for guidance on embracing your authentic voice? This week's episode is for you, baby! On the BabyGay™ Podcast, I had the incredible honor of speaking with the wonderful Abdullah "Abby" Hall (They/Them) , the non-binary Artistic Director of the phenomenal Trans Chorus of Los Angeles (TCLA) . Abby's journey from Hollywood to the heart of TCLA is truly inspiring. Through our conversation, you'll gain deep in...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 5
Struggling with identity after a religious upbringing? Discover how drag became Queen Lauren Banall's powerful path to authenticity after years in the Mormon church. Join BabyGay Podcast Host PJ Brescia for an inspiring and hilarious conversation with the producer and host of LA's #1 Drag Brunch. Learn how Lauren honored her inner self, found freedom in creative expression through drag performance, and built a thriving community when her upbringing didn't accept all of who she is. This episode d...
May 12, 2025•52 min•Ep. 4
Find your authentic queer self, even when the path takes you on an unexpected journey. Join BabyGay Podcast Host, PJ Brescia (they/them) with Horace Gold (he/him) ( Hardly Qualified Podcast Host, multitalented artist, former American Idol Top 60 finalist) as he opens up about his powerful journey after a religious upbringing, while evolving in his artistic identity and beyond. Horace shares his honest journey reconciling faith and queerness, the challenges of coming out, and embracing his divers...
May 05, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 3
What does it mean to be queer, after living a life in front of the camera? Former adult performers Sidney Summers (@sidneysummers.x) and OJ Stellar (@stellar.oj) spill industry secrets that the general population ought to know! Join PJ Brescia (@pjbrescia) from BabyGay Podcast (@babygaytv) as they chat with the hilarious Sidney Summers & OJ Stellar from Online Forever Podcast (@onlineforeverpod) as they get real about their queer identities. Get ready for wild stories about coming out again ...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 2
Nonbinary queer motivational speaker and TEDx speaker, BrandElsa Pereira, shares their inspiring journey of embracing their true self even when faced with rejection. As a TEDx speaker , BrandElsa reveals how they found their voice by taking up space in a world that tried to shrink them. For queer youth, those questioning their gender identity, individuals navigating religious beliefs alongside their sexuality, and anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, this episode offers powerful insights. ...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1
Discover diverse coming out stories, first queer experiences, LGBTQIA+ history, and a supportive community all in one place! Hi gay! I'm PJ Brescia (they/them), your host of the BabyGay podcast and founder of the BabyGay Community. We're a community celebrating the coming out process through storytelling, advocacy, and togetherness. I came out later in life and knew nothing about queer culture—I'm still not an expert! So let's go on a journey of self-discovery together with amazing guests where ...
Apr 17, 2025•1 min
