Recovering from Grindr addiction, our obsession with instant gratification, comparing ourselves on social media, toxic body standards and self esteem issues. Andrew is a social media creator, cultural critic, podcast host and writer. Andrew believes Grindr and apps like it is harmful for gay men and enlarging the emotional desensitization of our community. He is also the host of his podcast "Generation Shallow". Find Andrew: https://linktr.ee/AndrewSciallo Thank you all for supporting the show! ...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 55
Bottoming 101, STD & STIs and the basics for more fun, safer sex! Dr. Carlton is a gay gastroenterologist who was raised in an über conservative tobacco town in the Deep South but somehow made his way to training at the Mayo Clinic for a top tier medical education. He landed his dream job in San Diego where he is married to an amazing guy and has 2 kids. While he serves the entire community’s medical needs, he is particularly proud to serve the local LGBTQ community in San Diego as a resourc...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 54
Chosen family, releasing the ego, and a live song performance. Day is a queer non-binary 18 year old singer, songwriter, and social media personality. Day's new single "Not Afraid of Love" is out now on streaming platforms. Stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/daymori1/not-afraid-of-love-2 Find Day: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@givemeagumdrop?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/givemeagumdrop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Givemeagumdrop/ Thank you all for supporting the show...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 53
Representative Small is the first transgender state legislature from Vermont. She was elected to her seat this past November, representing the Chittenden 6-7 district. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Find Taylor: https://www.taylorsmallvt.com/ IG and Twitter: @taylorsmallvt Visit us https: //thealphabetmafia.com/ All links for Alphabet Mafia: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Pr...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 52
Escaping the "Matrix", deconstructing heteronormativity, and channeling your vices into positive energy. Alex Kazemi is an Audible-best selling author and cultural deprogrammer. His new occult book Pop Magick: A Simple Guide To Bending Your Reality, aims to teach readers - the ancient secrets of magick and alchemy, and how to unplug from 'the simulation' - while dubbing as a non-fiction coming of age memoir following Alex’s turbulent Hollywood magickal trials growing up working in the fashion/mu...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 51
Celebrating the 50th episode of the Alphabet Mafia podcast. Ryan opens up for the first time on the show, acting as the guest to friend and episode host Luke Jones. Ryan talks about his experience in the closet, running from himself, joining a fraternity, motivation behind Alphabet Mafia, toxicity in gay culture, hookups and much more! Luke is a friend and fellow social media creator. Find Luke: https://linktr.ee/lukemjoness Support Ryan and Alphabet Mafia: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi Thank you a...
Nov 12, 2020•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 50
What does the Bible say about homosexuality, how the church can embrace homosexuals, and why there's space for "progressives" in Christianity. Reverend Brandan is an author, preacher and activist. Find Brandan at http://www.brandanrobertson.com/ and follow his social medias. Tik Tok: @revbrandanroberston IG: @brandanroberston Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube...
Oct 30, 2020•44 min•Ep. 49
Sex education, consent, kinks, polyamorous relationships and most of the sex basics you need to know! Mckenzie (Mckensea) is a social media creator, model, marine naturalist and sex educator. Find Mckensea: https://linktr.ee/mckensea Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call ...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 48
Religious trauma, importance of open critique of any thought authority or creed, and moving forward through traumatic experiences. Aaron is an active member of the U.S. armed forces and social media creator. Find Aaron: Tik Tok: @aaronbottroff Instagram: @aaronbottroff Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are strugglin...
Sep 12, 2020•54 min•Ep. 47
Sex eduction, teen pregnancy, the fetishization of WLM, and dating stereotypes. Poisonstrawberries is a 19 year old lesbian woman with a toddler from a previous relationship. Find Poisonstrawberries: TikTok: @poisonstrawberries https://linktr.ee/angel.lillie Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need ...
Sep 04, 2020•43 min•Ep. 46
Relationships and heart breaks, filling the void through substances and rewiring your mind for self awareness. Sam is a gay man, journalist and writer in the entertainment space in Los Angeles. Find Sam: Instagram: @samuel_brando @riceartbysam Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, pl...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 45
Rapid onset gender dysphoria, gatekeeping in the LGBTQ community, approaching parents about transitioning and transmedicalism. Brennen is a FTM transgender content creator and founding member of The Queer Collective. Find Brennen: Tik Tok: @spiderbren Instagram and Youtube: @brennenbeckwith Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-8...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 44
Noah is a transgender FTM Trump supporter and part of the Tik Tok group "tran*ies4trump". We discuss his world views and why as a transgender person he would support someone like Donald Trump. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visi...
Aug 18, 2020•37 min•Ep. 43
The closet, pain, loss, Gen Z super heroes and pouring emotions into music. Grant (Boy Apocalypse) is a gay singer/songwriter in LA. We examine his journey as a queer artists and how painful experiences can be turned into powerful stories. Find and Stream Boy Apocalypse: TikTok: @boyapocalypse Instagram: @boyapocalypseworld Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WShyNRfSXyLTHUjVFjYpr?si=vt2lZbYeS0qgB5IeqgnD1Q Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/boy-apocalypse/1493849148 Thank you a...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 42
Gender Dysphoria, coming out as trans, Queer activism, sword making and the Holywood machine. Dana is a transgender woman and filmmaker iin LA. She also has a passion for bladesmithing and makes swords for commission. Find Dana: Tik Tok: @danistrans Instagram: @dana_st_amand www.danastamand.com Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Visit us htt...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 41
Life as a queer disabled person, growing up with two moms, persevering through the tough spots and breaking down stereotypes. Eric is a gay man with a life long disability, and found comfort in joining a truck club. Follow Eric: Instagram: @tacodorothy3.0 Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 40
Personal growth, leaps of faith, and growing into the best version of yourself. Mary is a bisexual girl from the south and we attended college together at Ole Miss. Mary has since changed her life for the better and moved to Colorado on a limb after being unhappy in her environment. Find her at: Tik Tok: @shesonskis Instagram: @highmollyy Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https:...
Jul 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 39
Catholic school, body positivity, bullies, and self-confidence. Spencer is a gay social media creator, student and writer, using his platform to to encourage positivity and equality for the LGBT+ community. Find Spencer: TikTok: @uhohgay Instagram: @ssquiti www.uhohgay.com Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Visit us https://thealphabetmafia....
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 38
Queer history is important! This episode is a new format and doesn't feature a guest. Instead we share the story of a lesser known gay icon and his heroic actions in the 1970's. Oliver Sipple was a former marine and gay man, he saved President Gerald Ford in 1975 and this is his story in under 10 minutes. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. V...
Jul 21, 2020•8 min•Ep. 37
Miguel is a gay law enforcement officer. We discuss coming out and finding confidence in environments that aren't traditionally accepting, the death of George Floyd and reforming the police. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7m...
Jul 14, 2020•51 min•Ep. 36
Anthoni is a black gay man from Georgia, musician aspiring actor and Tik Tok creator (@tokin808). We discuss growing up as a queer person of color, personal journey through rehab and addiction, the Black Lives Matter movement and psychedelics as therapy. Find Anthoni: Tik Tok: @tokin808 Instagram: @tokin808 Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping....
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 35
Eli is a transgender non-binary film producer, activist, and founder of Queer Collective, a creator centered and activist driven organization. We discuss their background as a producer in Los Angeles, racism on a systematic and local level and how to be a white ally, as well their personal journey as a trans non-binary person and what understanding fluidity identities. Find Eli on TikTok: @mx.metaphor Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Trea...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 34
Cat and Raven are LGBT business partners and founders of "Cat and Raven Designs". Our conversation focuses around the inspiration behind their brand, parenting as LGBT, and personal stories. Check them out! https://catandravendesigns.com/ Tik Tok: @catandraven Intagram: catandravendesigns YouTube: Cat and Raven Designs Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to ...
Jul 03, 2020•47 min•Ep. 33
Coming out Boxes?! Tik Tok virtual pride trolled by white supremacists, cancel culture rules and responsibly being a "creator". Marc is a fashion designer, model, and social media creator known for his Tik Tok series "History but make it Queer". Find Marc: Tik Tok: @marcsebastianf Instagram: @marcsebastianf Twitter: @marcsebastianf Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and ...
Jun 30, 2020•55 min•Ep. 32
Bisexuality and micro labels, educating homophobic parents, Nickvideos denouncing Trump for clout. Gabi is a bisexual creator making content around LGBTQ+ rights, women’s equality, and progressive politics. Find Gabi on Tik Tok: @gabikatharina Instagram: @xxgabikatharinaxx Twitter: @gabikatharinax Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us ...
Jun 26, 2020•53 min•Ep. 31
Luke's second appearance! Sexual awakenings, cutting off toxic friends, queer baiting on Tik Tok, homophobic parents, Tana Mongeau’s Only Fans, the new show "Hollywood" by "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy and a lot more. Luke is a friend and social media creator you can find him Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukemjoness/?hl=ur Tik Tok: @lukemjones YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDQkNAS2dXdwJInIQjLcMg?sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Only Fans: idk ask him Treat your balls right. V...
Jun 23, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 30
Coming out to friends, anxiety around coming out, and exploring your sexuality. @closeted_frat guy is a wonderful college kid who has documented his coming out process on Tik Tok and is working to inspire others to feel comfortable in who they are. Check him out: Tik Tok: closeted_fratguy Instagram: closeted_fratguy Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to hel...
Jun 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 29
Polish President is trying to eradicate LGBT, historical Supreme Court decision in favor of LGBT Protection, and more black trans women are murdered. A lot has happened this week and so we thought it would be a good idea to do a solo news recap. Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. SIGN THIS PETITION: https://www.change.org/p/mateusz-morawiecki-pass-laws-that-would-protect-lgbt-people-in-poland-and-abolish-current-anti-lgbt-laws Vis...
Jun 16, 2020•17 min•Ep. 28
Bobby is a bisexual black Tik Tok creator, making content mostly around social politics. We discuss the current protests, defunding the police, racism, privilege and the overall Black Lives Matter Movement. Find Bobby TikTok: @pootdamelio Instagram: @booobbbbbyyyy Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Chec...
Jun 12, 2020•55 min•Ep. 27
Shanna is a gender-fluid bird enthusiast, owning 11 birds as pets. Shanna has amassed 1 million followers on Tik Tok (@birdtails) creating content around training and owning pet birds. In this episode we discuss owning and training birds, being gender-fluid and finding joy through passions. Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and sub...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 26
