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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Yo Saturnalia! Does “X-mas” take the Christ out of Christmas? What do Paganism and Saturnalia have to do with Christmas? Does it harm kids to perpetuate the lie of Santa? We celebrate A Very Special Christmas Episode with Ma Johnson. In this episode: News- 9:10 || Main Topic (Christmas)- 21:49 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:35 As a special holiday gift, all Patreon members will get access to this week’s bonus video (which is normally only for the $10+/mo tiers) where Ma Johnson makes her famo...
More than just a fetish, feet can be used to walk (and other things)! In this episode: News- 3:57|| Main Topic (Feet)- 15:46 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:44 On the bonus Patreon segment, we read the earliest known poem about foot stuff written in like, 5 AD. Support Gayish by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast . Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-311-feet-w-ma-johnson/ ....
As the FIFA World Cup 2022 continues, claims of homophobia are dismissed and deprioritized. Are the criticisms justified, or do we need to simply respect the culture of Qatar? In this episode: News- 4:38 || Main Topic (Qatar)- 22:58 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:21:52 Donate to Dr. Nasser Mohamed’s non-profit to advance LGBT rights in the Middle East (with a focus on the Gulf region) at www.alwanfoundation.org. On the bonus Patreon segment, we discuss brand ambassador to the World Cup 2022, kno...
Are people who take selfies narcissist? Why do gays love selfies? Are we willing to die for selfies? In this episode: News- 2:35 || Main Topic (Selfies)- 17:11 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:35 On the bonus segment, Mike and Kyle learn tips to improve their selfie game, and they take some selfies to see if it worked. Get bonus segments every Friday and other great benefits by joining at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast . Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-309-selfies/ ....
Capitalism, productivity, and self-worth. Sarah joins as a guest co-host to talk with Kyle about LGBTQ+ unemployment and our personal experiences being out of work. In this episode: News- 5:29 || Main Topic (Unemployment)- 24:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:23:40 Find all about Sarah and the work she does at www.callmesarah.com . Also, take a listen to her podcasts, SarahTalk and Humanist Trek . On the bonus segment, Sarah and Kyle commiserate on the topic of “productivity guilt,” and Kyle hel...
Other than Jonathan van Ness, why are so many famous hairdressers straight?! We talk about the hairdressing history, stereotypes, research and French people. In this episode: News- 6:15 || Main Topic (Hairdressers)- 19:39 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:52 This episode topic was voted on by our wonderful Patreon Gap Bridgers! If you want to vote, either in the main poll or the tie-breaker, check out the levels and benefits at patreon.com/gayishpodcast ....
Why is gay Republicans? Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, a gay Republican Party member of the Wyoming House of Representatives joins to help us understand. In this episode: News- 7:48 || Main Topic (Gay Republicans)- 19:34 || Guest (Rep. Dan Zwonitzer)- 32:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:41
Topics include: anime, manga, hentai, otaku, emakimono, hāremumono, Ouran High School Host Club, Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki, Attack on Titan, Pokémon, censorship in Sailor Moon, Usagi Tsukino’s bisexuality, LGBTQ representation in Japan, and horrific murder. Thanks to Gap Bridger Mike Cubbington for requesting this episode! In this episode: News- 3:08 || Main Topic (Anime)- 18:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:24:12 All Gaytrons of all levels can join our quarterly happy hour! The next one is...
Old white ladies are revered as gay icons, but should they be? How was Angela Lansbury’s divorce gayish? How did Queen Elizabeth II really feel about gays? What about the original lady who lunches? And is Jessica Walter the Patron Saint of Shitty Mothers? In this episode: News- 7:39 || Main Topic (Old White Ladies)- 16:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:55 In the Patreon bonus segment. Judy. Fucking. Garland. Get bonus segments every Friday by joining at the $5/mo level. Or, support us for as ...
What’s a furry? What’s a fursona? Are furries part of the LGBTQ+ community? From sex, fursuits, fursonas, and Sonic the Hedgehog, which stereotypes are true and which are misconceptions? Also, Disney, Zootopia, furbaiting, and yiffing. Get the FurScience (i.e. the International Anthropomorphic Research Project) book and research . In this episode: News- 2:58 || Main Topic (Furries)- 15:34 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:41:33 In the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle delve into therians and oth...
Mike and Kyle explore the parallels between gay and gambling by talking about religious views, the DSM-5 on gambling disorders, the conflicting studies, and Gamblers Anonymous. We also get into Jason Somerville, the only openly gay competitor in the World Series of Poker, and Brian Christopher, the most popular slot machine YouTuber. In this episode: News- 2:03 || Main Topic (Gambling)- 16:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:01 Join our National Coming Out virtual happy hour on Tuesday, Oct. 11...
Danny Roberts from The Real World: New Orleans joins us to discuss the how he feels about his role in gay history today, other MTV gays like Norm Korpi, stalkers, parasocial relationships, his military ex-boyfriend Paul, PTSD, shrooms, and his HIV diagnosis. In this episode: News- 1:37 || Main Topic (MTV Gays)- 17:14 || Guest (Danny Roberts)- 22:22 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:59 Follow Danny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdannyroberts/. Danny’s New Orleans Halloween event is on S...
Mike & Kyle answer questions from listeners, Ma Johnson, and the internet. We talk about whether Kyle was ever into Mike, getting hit on by straight women, and which hole is bigger. In this episode: Main Topic (Q&A)- 7:56 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:34:27 In the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle ask questions they have come up with for each other, including topics like shrooms, dogs, and Have A Nice Gay. Join our Patreon for tons of great content and perks at www.patreon.com/gayish...
Singer/songwriter/space lesbian GALXARA joins us to talk about her journey from local singing competitions to signing with Atlantic Records at age 15. She shares the ups and downs, including coming out, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and creating the single “Sway with Me” with Saweetie for the Birds of Prey soundtrack. In this episode: News- 3:15 || Main Topic (Songwriting)- 15:32 || Guest (GALXARA)- 19:01 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:55 Our 300th episode livestream will be THIS Sun...
Guest Joel Benjamin joins to help us understand and improve our relationship with sexual energy through tantra. Joel has worked with both Griffin Barrows and our very own Mike Johnson, so we get to hear the first-hand ;) experience of his tantric massage and edging sessions. Our 300th episode livestream will be on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 @ 2pm Pacific. Mark your calendars, send us your questions, and submit your merch designs! Event invite: https://fb.me/e/1M1tAez1g . In this episode: News- 3:15 ...
This one gets REAL personal, y’all. Demisexual. Demiromantic. Demigender. Demiboy. Mike and Kyle explore whether they fit any of the demi labels. Our 300th episode livestream will be on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 @ 2pm Pacific. Mark your calendars, send us your questions, and submit your merch designs! Event invite: https://fb.me/e/1M1tAez1g. In this episode: News- 2:28 || Main Topic (Demi)- 16:10 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:28 On the Patreon bonus segment, the conversation we had about Demi L...
Singapore ends their ban on gay sex by repealing the colonial-era Section 377A of their penal code! In a coincidence that we’re going to pretend is good planning, we’re discussing LGBTQ rights in Singapore, the recent change in their penal code, the history of how queer Singapore was before colonialization, and their annual Pink Dot celebrations. Our 300th episode livestream will be on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 @ 2pm Pacific. Mark your calendars, send us your questions, and submit your merch design...
Can gays and lesbians be friends? A lesbian and her friend join to help us figure out the answer. In this episode: News- 1:22 || Main Topic (Gay & Lesbian Friendship)- 12:35 || Guests (Derek and Romaine)- 22:48 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:46 On Friday, our bonus segment is totally coherent, non-repetitive, and very well planned. Join Patreon for as low as $2/mo, and tons of great bonus content starting at $5/mo. Visit www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast for all the levels and benefits....
Camping. It’s a straight people thing, right? It’s dirty, has no amenities, no bars…. but then again, it’s always been kinda homoerotic. And more and more queer people are doing it. And there are gay campgrounds. So maybe it’s gayer than we think? In this episode: News- 8:09 || Main Topic (Camping)- 18:20 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:57 Our bonus segment will be delayed this week, but that’s because we’ll be bringing you an interview with someone who works at TRC, a gay campground in the Pa...
From the Pride48 live-streaming weekend, Mike and Kyle get into pegging! While its modern incarnation was from Dan Savage’s Savage Love column, it has historical roots that go way back before that. How as the definition evolved? Who is the #PrinceOfPegging? And how do we destigmatize butt stuff among straight guys? In this episode: Main Topic (Pegging)- 4:09 || Gayest & Straightest- 53:13 Our bonus segments come out every Friday on Patreon. You can join Patreon for as little as $2/mo, or get...
This episode features an in-depth interview with gay porn star Cade Maddox, who shares his unconventional entry into the industry from a religious Southern background and his mother's surprising acceptance. He candidly discusses the evolving business of adult entertainment, including the impact of OnlyFans on studio relationships, the challenges of maintaining his physique, and his strategies for financial planning post-porn. Maddox also addresses common stereotypes about porn stars, offering a raw and honest perspective on life in the adult film world.
Lavender is the herb of love. It’s also a prominent LGBTQ symbol. We break down why it’s associated with gays, the Lavender Scare, Lavender Graduation, and the famous anti-gay person from history that used lavender instead of bathing. Vote for us for Best LGBTQ Podcast at the Podcast Awards at www.podcastawards.com ! In this episode: News- 4:00 || Main Topic (Lavender)- 12:33 || Gayest & Straightest- 59:01 Thank you to our Gap Bridgers who vote for an episode topic every month. All other $5+...
Is Katy Perry a gay icon? What has she actually said about her sexual orientation? Is her apology for “I Kissed a Girl” too little too late? We take on the KatyCats when we discuss the American Idol herself, Katy Hudson. I mean, Katy Perry. Vote for us for Best LGBTQ Podcast at the Podcast Awards at www.podcastawards.com ! In this episode: News- 6:10 || Main Topic (Katy Perry)- 18:31 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:21:03 On the bonus Patreon segment, we break down the Katy Perry vs. Taylor Swift ...
We talk queer snakes! Snake orgies! Estrogen-infused snakes! Disney villan snakes! Lil Nas X as a snake! Trouser snakes! Hammaconda! Freud’s dream snake interpretation! Also, the post-Stonewall raid of the Snake Pit. The trauma of testing negative for HIV. In this episode: News- 3:48 || Main Topic (Snakes)- 14:17 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:58 On the bonus Patreon segment, we get into the trouser snake field guide and Jung's psychoanalytical view of snakes. Support the show and get great b...
Heartstopper. MUNA. Lil Nas X. Going to queer bars. Queer art. Queer anthems. Learning queer history. There’s lots of queer joy in this world, so we make like legs and spread it. In this episode: News- 4:01 || Main Topic (Queer Joy)- 12:24 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:47 On the bonus Patreon segment, Kyle shares gayta on religion, gayness, and happiness. Is it possible for them to coexist? See all the levels and benefits of Patreon membership at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast....
Mike breaks down the recent US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. We discuss the impact of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the role of due process in granting rights, and the similar decisions that are now at risk: Lawrence v. Texas, Griswold v. Connecticut, Obergefell v. Hodges, and (the noticeably absent) Loving v. Virginia.
Do we still need queer spaces? We explore the history (including Greek bathhouses, molly houses, and Mother Clap) the failure of social media sites to protect queer people (focused on GLAAD’s Social Media Safety Index), and whether allies belong in queer spaces. This episode was sponsored by Spaces, a new group chat app for queer communities. Join our Gayish space on iOS: https://queerspaces.com/s/BqN4x27HMh6L74WW8. Our Pride Happy Hour, open to everyone and anyone, is tonight (June 23) at 6pm P...
Is Queer as Folk good or bad for the gay community? Is it okay to release an episode with a shooting at a gay club during the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting? Where did Queer as Folk get its name? What did the new series improve upon, and what mistakes did they keep making? We get right into the feelz on the old and new versions. YES WE KNOW IT WAS A BRITISH SHOW FIRST SO DON’T WRITE IN ABOUT THAT. In this episode: News- 2:39 || Main Topic (Queer as Folk)- 19:23 || Gayest & Strai...
Chris Haigy from the We Read Movies podcast join us to talk about the very first gay film, the first same-sex kiss in a movie (during an orgy?!), the Hays Code, the Queer New Wave of cinema, and the (bad) lessons we learn from gay movies. Plus, tons and tons of queer movie recommendations if you’re looking for some new queer content to consume! In this episode: News- 6:25 || Main Topic (Queer Cinema)- 20:56 || Guest (Chris Haigy)- 22:46 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:03 To support the show, g...
Happy Pride!! Love it or hate it, you probably recognize that the word Queer is here to stay. For Pride month we're kicking off an entire month of episodes that have to do with the Q-slur. But that word is not without controversy, and in this surprisingly serious episode we break it all down. In this episode: News- 4:24 || Main Topic (Queer)- 22:53 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:10 On the bonus Patreon segment, how should journalists use the words "dyke" and "fag"? Also, the LGTBQs that didn'...
