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Gayish Podcast

Featured in Buzzfeed, Oprah Magazine, Esquire, and Queerty, Gayish is an award-winning podcast that breaks down one gay stereotype each week. Mike and Kyle bring humor, honesty, and irreverence to topics like the hanky code, depression, and open relationships. Past guests have included Jinkx Monsoon, YouTuber Davey Wavey, gay porn star Calvin Banks, disability activist Andrew Gurza, a gay priest, a trans atheist, and Mike’s wildly supportive mom.
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Gayish: 252 Cher

In an alternate universe, the title of this episode is “Bonnie Jo Mason.” In this episode: News- 3:29 || Main Topic (Cher)- 18:23 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:00 On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about the only other Cher that's important.

Nov 04, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 252

Gayish: 251 Chastity

Lock up your ears and submit to… our discussion about chastity. Happy Locktober, everyone! In this episode: News- 4:46 || Main Topic (Chastity)- 16:02 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:52 Coming soon to the bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan shares his personal experience locking his junk. Join at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Oct 28, 20211 hr 27 minEp. 251

Gayish: 250 Q&A

IT’S BEEN 250 EPISODES! Who knew gays could commit to something for that long? We celebrate with a livestream featuring Q&As, announcements, and gifts. In this episode: News- 2:12 || Main Topic (Q&A)- 15:31 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:56:10 Coming to the Patreon segment, a really fun lightning round of questions, including questions for Fucking Dan!

Oct 21, 20212 hr 9 minEp. 250

Gayish: 249 Twinks

BUT REALLY, WHAT IS A TWINK? We explore twinks hard and deep with the etymology of twinks, twink tops, the twink lifecycle, Tyler Oakley, twink erasure, twinking in video games, twink erasure, and the Twink Buttle Royal. Can you even handle that much twink!? (Yes. Yes you can.) Send in your questions for our Q&A episode, livestreaming on Sunday, Oct. 17 @ 2pm Pacific. https://www.facebook.com/events/299375832019454 In this episode: News- 5:39 || Main Topic (Twinks)- 25:24 || Gayest & Str...

Oct 14, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 249

Gayish: 248 Biting

Thanks to our Gap Bridgers, we talk about everything biting has to offer: rough sex, love bites, the etymology of “bite me,” nipple biting, dick biting, queer vampires, and so much more. In this episode: News- 0:58 || Main Topic (Biting)- 15:43 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:30 On Monday's bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan will talk about the various uses of snake biting kits that could help both Kyles and trans people alike. patreon.com/gayishpodcast ....

Oct 07, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 248

Gayish: 247 Fragrances

From the new trends of unisex fragrances, man musk, and Cumming to the old classics of whale poop, beaver goo, and musk taint, we hit all the top (and bottom) notes when we talk about fragrances, as requested by Gap Bridger Thomas B. In this episode: News- 1:16 || Main Topic (Fragrances)- 16:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:09 On Monday's bonus Patreon segment, werewolf balls. I mean, there's more to it, but all I remember is werewolf balls. Get bonus content like this by joining at patreon....

Sep 30, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 247

Gayish: 246 Hometown: Live from Yakima Pride

Mike and Kyle return to where Mike grew up for Yakima Pride to talk about their hometowns and the often-ignored US LGBT rural population. Plus, Joshua Hastings, VP of Yakima Pride, shares what it’s been like moving away, then back to, Yakima and planning the local Pride. In this episode: News- 4:54 || Main Topic (Hometown)- 14:32 || Guest (Joshua Hastings)- 45:50 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:45 Coming Monday, a rollercoaster ride of a Patreon segment where Fucking Dan gets Mike and Kyle to ...

Sep 23, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 246

Gayish: 245 Diana Ross

As voted on by our Gap Bridgers, Mike and Kyle talk about The Boss herself, Diana Ross. We cover her gayest song (not the one you’d think), the surprising story of “I’m Coming Out,” the weird Diana-Ross-inspired subgenre, and Archer vs. Diana. In this episode: News- 7:11 || Main Topic (Diana Ross)- 20:03 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:01 If you want to help us decide a topic to discuss once a month, support us as a Gap Bridger at patreon.com/gayishpodcast ....

Sep 09, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 245

Gayish 244: Things Kyle Hates (w/ Donna Suggarz)

Kyle is in Hawaii, so Mike is joined by drag queen podcaster extraordinaire Donna Suggarz! Since Kyle is away we're taking this opportunity to talk about all the things he hates with a fiery passion. Basically it's finding a beer drinking Klingon that will DP you while you eat a pickle. Assuming you can do all that while playing WoW. (Kyle's probably OK with the DP part, maybe...) In this episode: News- 4:14 || Main Topic (Things Kyle Hates)- 16:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:55 For ad-fre...

Sep 02, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 244

Gayish: 243 First Dates II: Live in Yakima

As voted on by our Facebook group, Mike and Kyle re-do our topic from the very first episode: first dates. Coming to you live from Hop Capital Brewing ( instagram.com/hopcapitalbrewofficial ) in Yakima, WA. In this episode: News- 8:16 || Main Topic (First Dates)- 17:30 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:07a Coming soon, our bonus Patreon segment features Ma Johnson talking about cruising in Yakima, and she reprises her hit song, “My Thighs,” live....

Aug 26, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 243

Gayish 242: Armpits (w/ Chris Haigy)

As voted on by our Gap Bridgers this month, dive right in there and get a whiff of armpits! Mike is joined this week by guest co-host Chris Haigy, of the We Read Movies Podcast, to talk all things pits. From pit crystals to vagina dentata pits to the terrible lives of some paleolithic oysters... we cover a lot of ground. In this episode: News- 6:26 || Main Topic (Armpits)- 18:52 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:26:21 On Monday's bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan tells us about a San Francisco eve...

Aug 19, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 242

Gayish 241: Superstition (w/ Frigay the 13th)

This week we're talking about superstition with Matty and Andrew from the Frigay the 13th Podcast. What are the chances a Ouija board will make you come out of the closet? Is Mister Rogers a bisexual Satanist? Is the number 24 why there are no Brazilian soccer players in our bedrooms? In this episode: News- 1:26 || Main Topic (Superstition)- 10:56 || Guests (Matty and Andrew from Frigay the 13th)- 14:11 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:45 For ad-free episodes 1 day early, plus tons of other benef...

Aug 12, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 241

Gayish 240: Representation (w/ Max Currie)

This week we're talking about representation, both LGBT+ and beyond. We were very lucky to sit down with Max Currie, director and co-showrunner of Rurangi (now streaming on Hulu), an amazing new trans drama out of New Zealand. The fact he was a member of the pit crew on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under also means he is very easy on the eyes, which was great for Mike and Kyle but doesn't really help you out much. Anyway, Rurangi is amazing, check it out. In this episode: News- 0:42 || Main Topic (Re...

Aug 06, 202154 minEp. 240

Gayish: 239 Felching

The title of the episode is felching, and you’re reading the description? What more do you need????

Jul 29, 202159 minEp. 239

Gayish: 238 Cheating

What counts as cheating? How does it feel to be cheated on? Should you tell? When Mike and Kyle get personal, Mike shares a surprising story. In this episode: News- 2:30 || Main Topic (Cheating)- 14:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:32 For ad-free episodes 1 day early, plus tons of other benefits, support us at patreon.com/gayishpodcast .

Jul 22, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 238

Gayish: 237 Bears (w/ Bear Back)

As requested by Gap Bridger James Barrow, Mike and Kyle finally talk about bears! Bear stereotypes (bear-eotypes?), who invented bears, whether Mike or Kyle consider themselves to be bears. Plus, guests Ben and Benja from the Bear Back podcast share their exbearience, the good, the bad, and the hairy. In this episode: News- 8:13 || Main Topic (Bears)- 20:51 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:41 On the bonus Patreon segment, you'll get more bear stories from Ben and Benja, including the time they ...

Jul 15, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 237

Gayish: 236 Nails

Painting fingernails has a long history of being associated with masculinity. When did it change? In this lesbian-heavy episode, we explore nail history, the nail hanky code, fingering tips, and men’s nail trends. In this episode: News- 3:17 || Main Topic (Nails)- 13:21 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:38 On our bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan creates a "Nailed It"-style competition that pits Mike against Kyle to create a gay cupcake: patreon.com/gayishpodcast ....

Jul 08, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 236

Gayish: 235 Canada

Fuck 4th of July. Happy Canada Day! Operation SOAP. Canadian bottoms. Residential school system. Two-spirit. Toronto vs. Montreal. Buggery. Tim Horton’s. PornHub. Ted Cruz. Canadian circumcision statistics. Just like Alexander Wood, we touch on a little bit of everything. In this episode: News- 5:07 || Main Topic (Canada)- 17:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:55 On Monday's bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan shares the deets of the hottest spot in Canada. patreon.com/gayishpodcast...

Jul 01, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 235

Gayish: 234 Allies (w/ A Gay and A NonGay)

In this highly anticipated collaboration with A Gay and A NonGay, we answer the important questions: Why doesn’t Dan think he’s an ally? What are James’ stereotypes of American gays? Should Dan should come out? Why does ordering coffee scare James? Should Taylor Swift win the Performative Ally Award? Special guests James Barr and Dan Hudson join us to discuss allies. In this episode: News- 1:13 || Main Topic (Allies)- 14:11 || Guests (James Barr & Dan Hudson)- 19:21 || Gayest & NonGayest...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 234

Gayish: 233 Thighs

Sky’s out, thighs out. Thigh guy summer. Whatever you want to call it, get your weekend plans ready because it’s thigh day. Plus, a very special guest appearance by Ma Johnson that—trust me—you won’t want to miss. In this episode: News- 1:59 || Main Topic (Thighs)- 14:04 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:43 Articles mentioned during the 'thicc'/cultural appropriation discussion: Diop: https://weardiop.com/pages/whocanwearthis Them.us article: https://www.them.us/story/dear-instagays-stop-calling...

Jun 17, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 233

Gayish: 232 Sex at Pride

Kink and fetish. Corporate sponsorship. Straight perception. Family-friendly. Rainbow-washing. What is the true meaning of Pride? Mike and Kyle have the conversation the internet has been having for years. In this episode: News- 2:04 || Main Topic (Sex and Kink at Pride)- 15:31 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:24:18 Kyle’s Pride Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HoDZVQY7wkSg6n9ImUcI2?si=e4f0bc78a1594d21 Fucking Dan’s Pride Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1quyYDF6RzYYQ1LonvrL...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 232

Gayish: 231 Bottoms 🥺

Who was the first to bottom? Was Oscar Wilde a bottom? Should you teach your kids to bottom? Is anal vaping a thing? We get to the bottom of all of it. In this episode: News- 1:39 || Main Topic (Bottoms)- 12:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:24:37 Coming soon on the Patreon segment, Fucking Dan shares his tips for cleaning out, and Mike and Kyle... react. patreon.com/gayishpodcast

Jun 03, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 231

Gayish: 230 Listeners' Recovery Stories [Shrinkage]

When we decided to do Episode 229 Recovery, we asked our listeners for their stories. We had so many people write and call in, we couldn't possibly fit them in the main episode. This shrinkage is a compilation of those stories. Thank you to everyone who participated and sent in material. We appreciate you and your willingness to share.

May 30, 202127 minEp. 230

Gayish: 229 Recovery (w/ Boyfriend Bobby, Dani F., and Honey Bucket)

The road to recovery is long, and so is this episode. We are joined by three LGBTQIA+ people in recovery to tell us about their struggle with substance abuse, their experiences with treatment programs, and in one case what Fucking Dan feels like on the inside. A special thank you to Boyfriend Bobby, Dani F., and Honey Bucket (@mizzhoneybucket) for stopping by and sharing such a vulnerable part of themselves with us. Also a big thinks to all of you that sent in your own stories! This episode was ...

May 27, 20212 hr 12 minEp. 229

Gayish: 228 Gaydar

Is gaydar real? By the end of this episode, you’ll know the answer. In this episode: News- 1:13 || Main Topic (Gaydar)- 13:50 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:29:27 On Monday, Fucking Dan talks about straight-passing and flying under the gaydar.

May 20, 20211 hr 43 minEp. 228

Gayish: 227 John Waters

John Waters. Gay icon. The pope of trash. We do our best to talk about him, even though we don’t revere him like other gays. Topics include Female Trouble, A Dirty Shame, Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, Divine, Mink Stole, Little Richard, Craig Ferguson, camp, the Met Gala, Trump, and tr*nnies. In this episode: News- 3:39 || Main Topic (John Waters)- 14:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:37 This topic was selected by our Gap Bridgers. If you want to help pick episodes each month (and pick one all o...

May 13, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 227

Gayish: 226 Horses

Look, this one gets weird. We talk about everything from the gay straightness of the Kentucky Derby, racing horse or porn star, etymology of “hung like a horse,” the comparative size of animal penises, how porn star dicks aren’t real, and bronies. In this episode: News- 2:05 || Main Topic (Horses)- 13:38 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:52 Join Patreon to get access to the bonus segment for this episode, which is Fucking Dan talking about that one guy that got fucked to death by a horse. Bonus ...

May 06, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 226

Gayish: 225 Transgender (w/ Sarah Ray from SarahTalk Podcast)

Caitlyn Jenner. Bulges and tucking. Peeing standing up. Topping when trans. Crossdressers.com . “The surgery.” Richard Dawkins. We ask special guest Sarah Ray all the things you’re not supposed to ask a trans person. In this episode: News- 3:18 || Main Topic (Transgender)- 16:54 || Guest (Sarah Ray)- 19:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:14:50 On Monday's Patreon segment, Fucking Dan asks Sarah "a doozy of a question." Sign up for bonus content at patreon.com/gayishpodcast ....

Apr 29, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 225

Gayish: 224 Socks

Socks can be a fetish, clean-up tool, FTM packer, puppet, and a way to prove you're not gay. Yes, this is our most sockual episode yet. In this episode: News- 1:10 || Main Topic (Socks)- 16:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:43 On Monday's Patreon segment, Fucking Dan tells us about Socks the Cat. Join for more sockful content at patreon.com/gayishpodcast .

Apr 22, 20211 hr 24 minEp. 224
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