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Diaries of a homosexual

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Fun and juicy episodes that will give a little too much insight into my life as well as give you advice for the future...by avoiding mistakes that I have made in the past.
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Episodes

From Berghain to Bloodstains: My Wildest Night

They say every night in Europe tells a story, but this week on Diaries of a Homosexual , my nights told a full-blown saga one with fashion statements, criminal investigations, and kebab-line philosophers. First, Maddie met a man in only a skirt who wasn’t just rewriting the rules of fashion but possibly her entire worldview. Meanwhile, my attempt to break into Berghain didn’t just end in rejection, it ended with me solving a crime. Who knew the bouncers were gatekeeping the club and Berlin’s uns...

Dec 24, 202456 min

I got drugged...and dated 10 men

After a breakup, some people find themselves. I found ten men and a one-way ticket to Germany. In this episode, I take you through my wild post-breakup European summer where Germany became my playground, and heartbreak turned into cliff jumping, free Dua Lipa concerts, and some questionable decisions. Picture me, juggling five men at once like a circus act with no safety net. But here’s the kicker, while I was trying to figure out if any of them were boyfriend material, Amsterdam decided to toss...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 6 min

why blocking them is the best move

Still stalking your ex? You and I both know that has to stop. This week I'm spilling everything that happened after the breakup and how I moved on. You'll also get to hear a snippet of the distrack I wrote for my British man after we learned some insane information about his ex. Stay till the end for when I answer your messages in a new segment called CALL KRISJAY. If you want to call in to a future episode here is the link to leave me a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/diariesofahomosexual Jo...

Dec 09, 202436 min

Breakups Suck

Breakups suck...really bad but hopefully you learn some important lessons. I know I sure did! Although this was recorded DAYS after going through one, it will equip you with some tools to handle situations like these because (not to brag) but I feel like it was handled pretty well (on my end). Maybe you're just nosey like me or maybe you'll take something out of it but I PROMISE you will not be bored.

Apr 30, 202445 min

college drop out

this week I explain the juicy details of my six-month hiatus, following your passions, how I have been improving myself, and what the future of the podcast will be. There is some real advice in here that you definitely won't want to miss.

Aug 18, 202334 min

Red flags and how to ignore them (or not)

Feeling anxious about being alone forever? got no rizz? This week let's talk about some things that have helped me to feel less anxious when it comes to relationships and how to get good at being alone. It's important to feel good about yourself before you start dating so let me share with you some of the things I do every day that keep me feeling confident (I guarantee you haven't heard of them). When things start going well in the relationship department it's impossible to know the right time ...

Mar 15, 202344 min

They love me, They love me not: A guide to over analyzing relationships

Join me this week as I share about my recent trip to LA, where I discovered that there are two different types of fun. What happens when you come back from your trip and realize you've been procrastinating on work? Don't worry. I've got your back with some handy tips on how to get things done even when you've left it to the last minute. I will also tell you my pro tips for a vacation so you don't end up with mild arsenic poisoning from tap water. And speaking of things that come out of nowhere, ...

Mar 08, 202341 min

Nearly Deadly Dates

In this episode, I'm dishing out some of the most creative and wacky date ideas that'll have you feeling like a love guru. But first, let me tell you about my near-death experience on a date in the woods at night (note to self: don't go on a hike at night). And then there was the time I spent Valentine's Day flying in a plane with a guy (yes, I know, I'm just as surprised as you are). And if you've ever wondered why people ghost others, or why it's even called ghosting in the first place, don't ...

Mar 01, 202344 min

Coming out to my Dad

This week I came out to my dad. He was one of three people I had not yet told I was gay. This episode is pretty deep and covers coming out to family that you don't think will be accepting, dealing with step-parents, and also my chaotic dating life. Don't worry I'm not doing it all for nothing, my many dates this month have taught me so many things that I want to share with you. Especially my pro tips on how to make the first date the least awkward encounter, even if you're an awkward person....

Jan 12, 202344 min

Navigating exclusive relationships and platonic friendships

I kissed a guy at the club... and it made me realize some things. This week, let's talk about how to navigate exclusive relationships and when it's time to make it official. We'll also cover how past relationships can affect our current ones. I'll share some personal stories about how my past experiences with physical touch have made me hesitant in my current relationships, and how I've learned to have healthy platonic friendships (I'll also share my advice for what to do when you like one of yo...

Dec 15, 202239 min

Gay men are for the streets

Jealousy is something we all experience at some point. This week we dive into what causes Jealousy, and why we get jealous. I also go threw a few examples of when I've felt jealous. Spoiler alert, I saw a guy I was talking to on a date with someone else...yikes.

Nov 17, 202245 min

Fixing the gays

The gay community is a mess. Recently, there was a stitch to a video I posted on TikTok that had people losing it. So I decided to bring on the person who started it all to have a conversation. This week, Khumo Markham and I dive into basically every issue in the gay community, gay dating, gay standards, gay sex, as well as how the queer community treats people of colour and plus-size members. You will not be the same after this astounding episode.

Oct 20, 202254 min

You're not a loser because you're alone (ft. Spencer Thomas)

Are you severely co-dependent? Are you worried about getting older and going into your next stages of high school, University, etc? This week @Spencerrthomas and I discuss being alone for the first time in university, how getting older can be scary, and how to not let these new responsibilities and pressures scare you. After these incredible 48 minutes, you will be able to confidently do anything alone and enjoy it! As well, Spencer and I cover embarrassment and go through some times that we hav...

Oct 12, 202247 min

Two faced b*tches and 50 year old men

Talking sh*t is not the same as venting and being kind is so different than being nice. This week lets unpack a few different scenarios where you could choose to be a good friend and explain why some people would choose differently. We also touch on ageism in the gay community, how I almost set a building on fire by accident, and my first date since moving to University (it's literally the best first date idea ever).

Sep 28, 202239 min

University escapades

New city, new school, new people. This week learn from all of my escapades during the first week of university. We cover dating in college, how to end friendships that don't serve you if you still have to see the person, living alone for the first time, and my utterly embarrassing bathroom horror stories...plural.

Sep 19, 202242 min

Tinder Swindler | Online dating hacks

This week we are in NYC!!! and let me tell you, Tinder is sooo much more fun in the big city. It creates the question, however, how do I make my profile the best ever? This applies to tinder, grindr, hinge, bumble, and any other way you date online. We cover the different ways to date online and how to approach it in order to see results. I also share a few stories about the experiences I have had in New York within one day of being here...it's a lot.

Aug 25, 202243 min

The breakup text

Breakups suck. Or maybe it's the best thing that could have happened to you! This week let's talk about how to tell when to end the relationship, dive into all different kinds of exes, and find out why stalking your ex can be ok in some cases. For those asking "Krisjay I've never been in a relationship how could this remotely help me?" Well from my collection of embarrassing personal stories you will have the tools for the best breakup ever!!!...when that day inevitably comes.

Aug 11, 202238 min

I'm gay...not a homewrecker

Dating someone who's in the closet can get messy. This week we explore the lengths some people will go to in order to stay in the closet, how the modelling industry has less opportunity for "plus size models", how being gay can sometimes make you an unintentional homewrecker, and so much more!

Aug 04, 202249 min

Gay panic: Relationships

Everyone’s relationships are different however whatever situation you’re in it’s probably mentioned in this episode. This week we are going to examine all different kinds of relationship dynamics and explore what works, what doesn’t and why. I also mention an embarrassing story about how I fumbled the bag because I didn’t have the confidence to take action.

Jul 27, 202253 min

My first gay experience

I've talked about my coming out story but I never fully explained the experience I had that led me to come out. In this episode, Ashley and I open up about how clothes make you uncomfortable when you’re insecure, my first gay experience, and Ashley also recounts her first ( and hopefully only) time dating a MURDERER (yes an actual murderer).

Jul 14, 202246 min

Doing the devil's work: Stories from an all boys catholic school

Ever wondered what goes on at elite all-boys private schools? Are all the rumours you've heard true? This week I detail a ton of stories from my two long years at an all-boys catholic high school. From guys watching explicit videos together to teachers who wrote on your forehead in sharpie and lit your homework on fire. Enjoy my retelling of EVERYTHING that went on.

Jun 28, 202243 min

Spin the bottle

Scared to wear what you want because of the fear of judgment? I was like that for years. Let's go over how you can feel comfortable enough to wear that one special outfit in public! We also cover different types of peer pressure and I provide you with some truly embarrassing examples, like my Halloween spin-the-bottle experience.

Jun 22, 202230 min

College survival guide...literally (ft. Spencer Thomas)

Want to avoid having awful roommate experiences? Me too! This week, TikToks @spencerthomas and I delve into roommate horror stories, his journey at NYU, how spencer is figuring out what he wants to do after college, and why body image is such a big issue and how to become the baddest bi*** you can be. After this you won't be as worried for your future.

Jun 13, 202259 min

Normalizing chaos

Are you feeling overwhelmed? This week we dive into feeling overwhelmed and why you shouldn’t give a shi* about what people think about your plans for the future. Follow me through my stories from my first pride festival and graduation party that led me to some interesting conclusions as well as my best friend throwing up on the side of the road. Learn how to effectively communicate and discover what your communication style is and how I finessed the system to get free, unreleased, confidential ...

Jun 07, 202240 min

How to weed out the fake bit****

Friendships grow, change and evolve and sometimes you realize that you're in a friendship that isn't good for you. This week Ashley and I deep dive into all different kinds of friend groups and examine what makes certain dynamics work and what you should run from. Learn how to steer clear of that person who destroys all of their relationships by recognizing characteristics a person like that might have. We also touch on my days at all-boys private catholic school where being myself wasn't accept...

May 31, 202249 min

Don't be yourself

Red flags can be hard to spot when you want to see the best in someone. This week let's go through my relationships and let me explain all the red flags that should have made me RUN. We also dive into why "just be yourself" is terrible advice. I promise you will be fully equipped with the knowledge of how to know if you are ready for a relationship and when to get out of one.

May 23, 202235 min

Coming out with Adam and Jeremy (@jeremyt_)

This week TikToks favourite couple join us to talk about their coming out experiences and how it’s not always so easy. We also learn about how Adam and Jeremy made long distance not become a long shot and why sometimes it’s just not worth responding to the haters. Not only that, we answered the questions that YOU sent in!

May 16, 202238 min

All I wanted was abs

This week is a highly requested, more serious topic on disordered eating and coming out. We talk about struggles with eating and how that can often correlate with sexuality and my personal experiences with it. If you feel this episode may trigger you, please just come back next week with no hard feelings, but if you decide to listen, I hope you can take something away from it.

May 10, 202236 min

Don't say gay

Have you ever been rejected? your dreams crushed? well, rejection is a state of mind honey and you are meant for better things. This week let's dive into handling rejection in all aspects, moving and why people want to leave home, exploring the need to tell everyone everything all the time, and why you shouldn't confront someone in the closet.

May 04, 202237 min

Gym bros can be allies

This week we cover LGBTQ representation in the media (should gay characters be played by gay actors?), going to the gym while being gay and not having 200lbs of muscle, and how to recognize and handle anxiety as well as the feeling of being overwhelmed.

Apr 25, 202233 min
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