This week the Chosen Fam discusses Ashley’s special recording, Alayna contemplates what’s next in her career, and debate is had over whether or not Mak can REALLY carve a sign. This week’s question: How do I prove my sexuality to those who don’t believe me? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Insta...
Mar 15, 2023•54 min•Ep. 21
This week on Chosen Family: Ashley gets harassed on stage, Mak and Ashley prepare to meet in Springfield, and Alayna transitions into becoming a boss. This week’s viewer question: How do you stop yourself from reaching out to an old crush or ex? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https:...
Mar 08, 2023•50 min•Ep. 20
This week on Chosen Family, Alayna introduces an article of clothing from her famous Cat Shirt Era and Mak tells us about a high school experience that left her wondering how far allies will really go in their quest to prove their lack of homophobia. Also featured: queer film suggestions that don’t have horrific endings and the story of the time Ashley really embarrassed herself in front of Alayna. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instag...
Mar 01, 2023•53 min•Ep. 19
At the dinner table this week Mak recounts the harrowing experience of attempting to get her car fixed and dealing with customer service, and the fam speculate on astrology and the overlap of church girls and granola gays. They also discuss how they deal with potentially unsafe scenarios as queer people in the world. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW ASH...
Feb 22, 2023•54 min•Ep. 18
The fam’s first guest episode features the highly-requested Mattea Ingemi, Mak’s (non-chosen) sister. Mattea and the gang discuss thongs and BV, grapes, coming out online, and how to ask about STI status without it being awkward. Be warned: things get crazy. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Inst...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 17
This week, Alayna reveals shocking information about her sister’s feelings about Ashley. Additionally, Ashley gives us an update on her chronic pain journey, and Mak experiences straight panic for Tom Welling of the award-winning show Smallville. What they had for dinner this week will shock you, to say the least. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW ASHLEY...
Feb 08, 2023•57 min•Ep. 16
This week Daddy, Mommy, and Baby are back with an array of gay discussions. This week’s question comes from Mak herself, who opens up about reactions to one of her recent TikToks about gender dysphoria. Also on today’s dinner plate: Ashley’s homophobic encounters doing comedy on a cruise line and Mak’s inability to make hard-boiled eggs. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channe...
Feb 01, 2023•49 min•Ep. 15
Welcome to the Family Therapy Episode, in which Ashley and Alayna get vulnerable about their recent struggles. Additional topics include first comp het crushes, the validity of sharing your problems on the internet, self-care, and accountability in your partnerships and friendships. Buckle up, this is going to be deep… FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW A...
Jan 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 14
Today the chosen fam discuss whether Mak or Alayna would win in a wrestling match and whether Ashley needs to change while painting their nails. This week’s question: How to decide whether or not you are “settling” or just being realistic in a relationship. Additionally: who hates men more, straight women or lesbians? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW AS...
Jan 18, 2023•48 min•Ep. 13
This episode, Ashley recounts recently getting absolutely “zooted” for the first time in her life. Alayna and Mak also share their respective relationships with drugs and alcohol. This week, they tell listeners how to affirm their queerness when they’re surrounded by straight people, address whether the terms “masc” and “femme” are limiting, and share whether or not they want kids. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfam...
Jan 11, 2023•54 min•Ep. 12
This week, Mak discusses holes in jeans (and other places), Alayna reveals her subwoofer secret, and Ashley attempts to reject someone. The question of the week: What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on? Tune in and hear all about it! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.inst...
Jan 04, 2023•56 min•Ep. 11
This episode, the fam discuss their stance on parental names used in bed, the hair and fashion obsession to gay pipeline, whether or not to come out when you’re in a straight-passing relationship, and our favorite hand positions when kissing someone. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: h...
Dec 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 10
Mak, Alayna, and Ashley help one listener navigate an impending breakup, diagnose another with probable family trauma, and tout the wonderful benefits of bringing toys into the bedroom! Side topics include: addressing recent feedback from a YouTube video, Mattea’s birthday present, starting a quartet, Ashley’s burnout, and her distaste for top hats. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtub...
Dec 21, 2022•56 min•Ep. 9
This dinner, your chosen family is back with a range of spicy topics. We find out what man Ashley, Alayna, and Mak would get with if given no choice, hear about Alayna’s tongue ring journey, and discuss queer imposter syndrome. We also discuss whether or not Mak should make the move to LA, and Ashley’s terrifying business purchases. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9...
Dec 14, 2022•51 min•Ep. 8
For today’s dinner, the chosen fam helps a viewer who feels awkward watching gay shows with their sister and gives advice on how to deal with the fear of rejection when flirting with girls. We also hear about the mystery woman in Ashley’s new apartment, Mak’s queer short film, and Alayna’s trip to Greece! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN Ti...
Dec 07, 2022•50 min•Ep. 7
This week, the fam talk about their joke boundaries, the bi bachelorette, light vs. dark eyes, Mak’s traumatic story of the week, and how to deal with your first queer heartbreak. Spoiler alert: it’s not gonna be easy. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs...
Nov 30, 2022•47 min•Ep. 6
Alayna, Ashley, and Mak are back again, and this time with a 5-course meal. Things get a little personal: we discuss everyone's attachment style, learn that Mak and Ashley can't control themselves around a femme who's showing collar bone, and debate who the biggest simp of the family is. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... Follow the members of your chosen family...
Nov 23, 2022•46 min•Ep. 5
This evening around the dinner table: Debating age gap relationships, strap-ons, and whether or not Mak REALLY needs a bed. This week's questions: How do I befriend gay people who aren't furries? and finally, what do I do when a straight girl is flirting with me? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww Follow the members of your chosen family! FOLLOW...
Nov 16, 2022•43 min•Ep. 4
Today's family dinner debate includes the legitimacy of the "Hot Girl Walk", meditation, girls who call their actual fathers "Daddy", and fans that overstep boundaries. This week's question: When you're a top, what's the pleasure? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww Follow the members of your chosen family! FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www...
Nov 09, 2022•39 min•Ep. 3
At their second family dinner, Ashley, Alayna, and Mak discuss gay rights in the state of Missouri, why Virginia is gay, the lesbian “hoe phase”, and how to flirt with someone without looking dumb or being creepy. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww Follow the members of your chosen family! FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashg...
Nov 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 2
Ashley, Alayna, and Mak discuss why Mak is banned from driving in the state of Georgia, voice notes vs. text messages, the power dynamics at play within Gen Z texting, and address why masc lesbians struggle with toxic masculinity. Follow the members of your new chosen family! FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSD4jzd-0jOsZ9KAe9rxmPQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs FOLLOW A...
Nov 09, 2022•49 min•Ep. 1
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