Apologies for the slight, unexpected break. This show was supposed to be posted last week but life got the better of Vaun and Malik. On this weeks epiosde of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss cancel culture. The duo also gets into the latest in celebrity drama, TV, and catch you up on what they've been up to in their personal lives. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: ...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 42 min
Dating as Queer people of color, especially Gay Black men can be quite the... experience. Malik and Vaun dish on dating while gay and black, from crazy hookup stories to interracial dating. The duo also gets into the latest in celebrity drama and catch you up on what they've been up to in their personal lives. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us:...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 41 min
With Pride month coming to a close, Malik and Vaun sit down to discuss their journey to loving their blackness and their queerness. The duo also touches up on the latest in celebrity drama and catch you up on what they've been up to in their personal lives. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupga...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 17 min
After a slight two week break, Vaun and Malik are back with a fun episode of Growin' Up Gay. The duo breakdown some of their favorite musical moments of the 90s and early 00s as well as the latest in celebrity drama, the BET Awards, and much more. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.co...
Jun 26, 2019•2 hr 32 min
On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the lack of support for one another in the gay scene, especially the black gay community. The duo touches on the monetization of Pride month by major corporations, friends not supporting friends, and the impact clout has on the masses as well as the latest in celebrity drama, and much more. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 29 min
On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the intimidating gray area that is your mid-to-late 20s, what they hope turning 30 will look and feel like for them, the latest in celebrity drama, and taking inventory on yourself and your surroundings. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 30 min
On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun catch you up on what they've been up to as well as sit down with ballroom icon, Muva Buffy West. ****Note: Unfortunately we had some issues with audio throughout this episode. We tried to tweak, edit, and salvage what we could. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Buffy: IG - @IconicBuff Contact Us: Va...
May 29, 2019•54 min
On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the cost of keeping up with the gays on the scene, the latest in celebrity drama, and whether or not they could date someone that is a sex worker. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com
May 20, 2019•1 hr 40 min
On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss current events as well as interview queer advocate, strategist, and black futurist Devin Barrington-Ward. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com
May 08, 2019•1 hr 39 min
On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss queerness of the year's of yore. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 24 min
On this weeks episode, Vaun and Malik discuss all things Beychella, Kim Kardashian following in her father's footsteps, and interview Mr. EatPrayThot - Savoy Jefferson. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 23 min
This week for Growin' Up Gay, Vaun and Malik tackle ten hard truths that they feel the community as a whole needs to accept, they dish on Wendy Williams filing for divorce, Beyoncé's upcoming docu-film, and much more. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 20 min
This week Vaun and Malik touch on everything from Jayoncé being celebrated by GLAAD to the communities divide over slain rapper Nipsey Hussle. The duo also had the pleasure of interview Podcaster, Personality and community figure, Xavier D'Leau, who shares his experience growin' up gay. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@g...
Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 35 min
on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun recap the highs and lows of 2018, plot on 2019 and make an announcement. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga
Jan 04, 2019•2 hr 17 min
on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun discuss dealing with microaggressions as black gay men. whether it be societies fear of black men even as children or the hatred from their own community due to their sexual orientation. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 27 min
on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun discuss dating in the gay community. from whether or not they subscribe to the heteronormative relationship roles to what it's actually like dating them. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 27 min
on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun discuss their thanksgiving holidays, touch on topics in the media and tackle stan culture. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 30 min
on this weeks episode of growin' up gay, malik and vaun tackle the muddy waters that are the relationships between queer men and heterosexual women. also, Malik brazenly shares a part of his truth with the world and vaun for the first time. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Nov 15, 2018•1 hr 37 min
on this weeks episode of growin' up gay, vaun and malik discuss navigating father-son relationships as gay black men. we discuss the pressure of being our fathers' ideal sons vs the reality of who we are, whether or not our fathers' role in our life influenced the kind of men we are attracted to and so much more. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Nov 05, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 47 min
we'd like to apologize in advance for how raggedy the audio of this episode is. we've been tripping, stumbling and falling trying to get this episode out... for almost three weeks. It's finally here. we hope you enjoy! Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 51 min
On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun & Malik discuss the performative state queer people are often stuck in to compensate for their sexual orientation. We dish on everything from the barbershop experience to trying to live up to your parents expectations of who you should be. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 32 min
On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun & Malik discuss dating in the queer world, the usage of hookup apps, ghosting and our personal experiences with all of the above. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Sep 12, 2018•1 hr 38 min
On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun & Malik discuss how queer people of color, especially gay black men, have been and continue to be represented in media. From scripted characters in movies and TV shows to personalities on some of our favorite podcasts. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 38 min
On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun & Malik discuss what it's like growing up as the gay cousin/brother. We tackle everything from the awkwardness that can be felt during family functions to the members of our family that kept their sexual orientation a secret throughout our childhood. We also announce the winner of our On The Run II concert ticket giveaway! Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ https://growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitte...
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 25 min
On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun and Malik tackle the no fats, no fems phenomena in the gay community and the difference between someone's type and what they prefer when dating. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik On The Run II - Giveaway Rules 1. Follow us on all social media accounts listed above. 2. Post our two most recent episodes on your soc...
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 44 min
we're back. just listen. Show - IG: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ Twitter: twitter.com/growinupgay_ Website: growinupgay.com/ Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram | Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Malik is back on the market, Vaun is taking a new city by storm, the Carter's are still in Love and the struggles of being black and gay in the realm of celebrity. Show - IG: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ Twitter: twitter.com/growinupgay_ Website: growinupgay.com/ Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram | Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 13 min
This weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay focuses on the scholastic experience as gay black boys. Dating, crushes, college and much more! Show - IG: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ Twitter: twitter.com/growinupgay_ Website: growinupgay.com/ Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram | Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 18 min
