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The Queerty Interview

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This is the Queerty Interview where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in the entertainment activism and beyond. The Queerty Interview is created by the team at Queerty, the leading Gay and Lesbian News and Entertainment site. LGBTQ life, entertainment, politics and the goods - all for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

Produced by Queerty's parent company Q.Digital.

Episodes

'A Nice Indian Boy' stars Jonathan Groff & Karan Soni

This is the Queerty interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond. In ‘A Nice Indian Boy,’ Karan Soni & Jonathan Groff play Naveen and Jay, a couple looking to plan a big, gay Indian wedding of their own—even if Naveen's traditional parents aren't entirely thrilled about that. The film nods to and playfully subverts many of the tropes of the romantic-comedy genre and the grand tradition of Bollywood cinema. So, with th...

May 30, 202510 minEp. 36

'Overcompensating' Stars Benito Skinner & Wally Baram

This is the Queerty interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond. Benito Skinner's (@BennyDrama7) must-see new comedy #Overcompensating is a hilarious, college-set coming-out tale, but it also doubles as a sweet origin story for one of the most formative friendships of our lives: that between a gay and his best girlfriend. After meeting at orientation and a hookup-gone-wrong, freshmen Benny and Carmen quickly become on-ca...

May 23, 20256 minEp. 35

'The Four Seasons' Stars Colman Domingo & Marco Calvani

This is the Queerty interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond. In this episode, we're talking to Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani, who play husbands in the new Netflix dramedy, The Four Seasons . The show comes from comedy icon Tina Fey, reimagining the 1981 Alan Alda movie of the same name, which follows three married couple friends who all take a little getaway trip together once a season. This new series has that sa...

May 07, 20258 minEp. 34

'The Wedding Banquet' director Andrew Ahn

This is the Queerty interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond. Today we're talking to the director of queer romcom 'The Wedding Banquet.' The film is a modern reimagining of director Ang Lee's groundbreaking 1993 romance of the same name. But instead of focusing on one relationship, it's really about a whole chosen family — played here by Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran and Korean actor Han Gi-chan in his ...

May 02, 20256 minEp. 33

'The Wedding Banquet' stars Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, & Han Gi-chan

This is the Queerty interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond. Today we're talking to the cast of queer romcom 'The Wedding Banquet.' The film is a modern reimagining of director Ang Lee's groundbreaking 1993 romance of the same name. But instead of focusing on one relationship, it's really about a whole chosen family — played here by Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran and Korean actor Han Gi-chan in his...

Apr 30, 20256 minEp. 32

Hack's Star Mark Indelicato

This is the Queerty interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism and beyond. Today we're talking to actor Mark Indelicato about his recent standout episode of Hacks, "I Love LA". Season 4 of the award-winning Max Comedy sees Jean Smart's, Deborah Vance hosting the late night show she's long dreamed about. In the latest episode, her show finally premieres, but since she's at odds with her head writer Eva, played by Hannah Einbinder, s...

Apr 25, 20259 minEp. 31

Alan Cumming on the power of 'Asog,' revisiting Nightcrawler & his advice for future 'Traitors'

This is the Queerty interview where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in the entertainment activism and beyond. In this episode, Queerty's Entertainment Editor Cameron Scheetz sits down with the one and only Alan Cumming. Thanks to his Emmy-winning work on The Traitors, the actor and all-around icon is busier than ever. Even still, it was important for him to make time to executive produce a new indie called Asog, a surprisingly funny docudrama about a trans person ...

Apr 23, 202514 minEp. 29

'Mid-Century Modern' stars Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer & Nathan Lee Graham

This is the Queerty Interview where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond. In this episode, Queerty's Cameron Scheetz sits down with some of the cast of Hulu's newest sitcom, Mid-Century Modern, which is about three gay friends getting on in their years who decide to live together in Palm Springs. Stars Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham chat about their first 'tummy tingles', and what it was like to work with their leg...

Apr 16, 20258 minEp. 30

The Art of the Sea (w/ Johnny Sibilly)

In our final episode of Queerty, host Gabe González fills us in on the past week in queer headlines - including Apple's new emojis and all the latest with Caitlyn Jenner. Plus, host of Logo Live, Johnny Sibilly, joins in to talk about puka shells, being on "Pose" and "Hacks," and Jane Lynch singing Nicki Minaj. Enjoy! ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://www.queerty.com ---- Follow Gabe: Instagram &am...

Jul 23, 202140 minEp. 28

Arbiter of the Roses (w/ Jes Tom)

Host, Gabe González, recaps this past week in queer headlines - including history making Emmy nominations, why a queer student got suspended, and why Boston Pride is being talked about. Plus, Jes Tom joins the conversation to talk about their exciting new projects, The Bachelor, and what Tumblr used to be. Enjoy! ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://www.queerty.com ---- Follow Gabe: Instagram & Tw...

Jul 16, 202141 minEp. 27

Zip Zap Zop Culture (w/ Drew Anderson)

This week, host, Gabe González, talks the past week's queer headlines - including a politician that wants you to know he's gay but not TOO gay, an Arkansas woman that got a surprising note in her mailbox, and why Meghan McCain is blaming the gays for her poor styling choices. Plus, comedian and writer Drew Anderson joins in to talk about being a part of Out in Hollywood's inaugural Out Loud list and his favorite trends from the Salem witch trials era. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Do...

Jul 09, 202133 minEp. 26

Jelly Bracelets (w/ Peppermint)

This week, host, Gabe González, talks about a different kind of royal announcement, the bisexual couch that's divided the LGBTQ community right at the end of Pride, and more queer stories from the past week. Also, actress, activist, and Drag Race Season 9 runner up, Peppermint is here to talk about her new single, the 2nd annual Black Queer town hall event, and what it feels like to be the first-ever Ambassador to Trans Justice with the ACLU. Enjoy! ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog ...

Jul 02, 202130 minEp. 25

Double Scorpio (w/ David Odyssey)

Host Gabe González recaps the past week of queer stories including the crazy reason Stonewall is in the news this week, a gay couple in Florida who was asked to take down their pride flag, and of course, Carl Nassib. Plus, host of the Luminaries Podcast, astrologist David Odyssey is here to talk about the end of Gemini season, Sailor Moon, and the power of tarot. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://w...

Jun 25, 202137 minEp. 24

Bring Back My Gays (w/ Big Dipper)

Host Gabe González recaps the past week of queer stories including corporate pride, Hungary's ban on gay media, and why Kevin Hart is still complaining about being cancelled. Plus, performer, podcaster, and Queerty nominee, Big Dipper joins the conversation to talk about the Friends reunion, the most memorable guests he's had on the pod, and which iconic phrase he'd like to bring back into today's lexicon. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus --...

Jun 18, 202142 minEp. 23

Cack-Handed (w/ Gina Yashere)

This week, host Gabe González is talking about the past week in headlines which include some encouraging news from a Texas election, a predictably ridiculous take from a homophobe just in time for Pride month, and the interview Ricky Martin is still thinking about from over 20 years ago. Plus, we're joined by an incredible guest, stand-up comic Gina Yashere who joins the conversation to talk about her new book, going from working as an elevator engineer to a comedian, and "The Piers Morgan Effec...

Jun 11, 202133 minEp. 22

Downhill Wrist Strength (w/ Michael D. Cohen)

This week, host Gabe González covers the past week's headlines, including how Florida Republicans are kicking off Pride month, why one politician in Mexico might've lied about being bisexual, and one story with an appropriately explosive ending. Plus, actor & writer, Michael D. Cohen, joins in the conversation to talk about being cast in a Nickelodeon series, how he feels about the trans label, and a controversial tweet he was featured in alongside Spongebob. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free o...

Jun 04, 202139 minEp. 21

Delicate on the Ice (w/ Tai Leclaire)

On this week's episode, host Gabe González talks about the week's most pressing queer stories including why Andy Cohen is waiting for someone special to smack him. Plus, comedian and writer, Tai Leclaire, joins the conversation to talk about moving cross-country during the pandemic, why his latest gig was so special and his feelings about Lori Beth Denberg. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://www.que...

May 28, 202127 minEp. 20

Bennifer is Back (w/ Bianca Del Rio)

This week host, Gabe González, talks about why angry drive thru customers have become a coveted demographic for Republicans, how the London Aquarium has become the Cherry Grove of the animal kingdom, and why it seems Ronald Reagan's aeronautical legacy will inevitably crumble at the might of a dancing YouTuber. Plus, drag queen, insult comic, and costume designer, Bianca Del Rio, joins the conversation to discuss what launched her into drag, her upcoming tour, and whether or not she's returning ...

May 21, 202137 minEp. 19

Give It to Me Straight (w/ Dani Fernandez)

Host, Gabe González, talks about the past week of gay news including a surprising group telling the Vatican to stick it, which Awards ceremony is pulling the plug next year, and the Queen finally denouncing conversion therapy in the UK. Plus, writer and actress Dani Fernandez is joining the conversation to talk about playing herself in a Disney animated film and who the iconic actresses are that made her realize that she isn't straight. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https:/...

May 14, 202139 minEp. 18

Gay Raccoon Pride (w/ Alex English)

Host, Gabe González, reflects on this past week's news stories, including identifying the surprising culprit behind a homophobic act in Ohio and Caitlyn Jenner doing something terrible - again. Plus, comedian Alex English joins in on the conversation to talk about making jokes during the pandemic, which kinks he's tried to get behind but can't, and gay representation in "Power Rangers." ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ n...

May 07, 202132 minEp. 17

Vanessa Carlton Wants to Bring Back Bootcut Jeans (with Vanessa Carlton)

20 years after "A Thousand Miles," Gabe finally sits down for an iconic interview with the one and only Vanessa Carlton. Vanessa talks about coming out in Nashville in 2010, the difficulties of being a young star, and her creative process for the new album "Love Is An Art." But first, Gabe breaks down Caitlyn Jenner's run for Governor and Shakespeare's sexuality. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://w...

Apr 30, 202131 minEp. 16

Please Don't Flex (w/ Eliot Glazer)

Host, Gabe González, has got some headlines hot off the Queerty presses! He's talking about gay villain representation on TV, the teenager who changed an entire school district's rules, and ..which gay Netflix series people are hoping to pull the plug on before it even airs. Also, actor, writer, and opera singer, Eliot Glazer, joins in the conversation to talk about his podcast, haunting covers of songs, and Ashlee Simpson's career. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://for...

Apr 23, 202136 minEp. 15

The Biggest Show on Television (w/ Alaska)

Host Gabe González unpacks this week's stories such as a viral video that's now worth thousands of dollars, the rightwing groups behind the recent wave of anti-trans legislation, and how one grammy award winning artist hid a videotape she didn't want anyone to see. Plus, winner of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Alaska joins in the conversation to talk about the past, the future, memories, bad lighting and her brand new comedy special. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever...

Apr 16, 202136 minEp. 14

Gay Demon (w/ Michael Henry)

On this week's episode, host Gabe González, talks about Kate Winslet's running tally of closeted actors, a hate group fundraising off of a video that should've been taken offline by now, and why one Alabama pastor thinks there's a demon inside gay people. Plus, comedian Michael Henry joins in the conversation to talk about his YouTube videos and how he would personify the gay demon inside of him. Enjoy! ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- ...

Apr 09, 202134 minEp. 13

Colin Firth and Calamari (w/ Robbie Couch)

On this week's Queerty, host Gabe González, talks about a gospel singer who loves the new Lil Nas X video and why Lindsay Graham offered a long-winded explanation for something he's hiding in his house. Plus, Gabe is joined by Robbie Couch, the author of the young adult romantic-comedy novel, "The Sky Blues," to talk about growing up queer in Michigan and why the Bible is ultimately a seminal queer text. Listen now! ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.c...

Apr 02, 202135 minEp. 12

Babes (w/ Bright Light Bright Light)

This week, Queerty host Gabe González talks about the Disney character that's one step closer to being canonicaly queer, which TV network has spent an obsessive amount of time lying about trans people, and how the Vatican may have cost one gay comedian a paying gig. Plus singer-songwriter, Rod Thomas, joins the conversation to talk about his music, his favorite divas, and his 2020 album Fun City. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find mo...

Mar 26, 202135 minEp. 11

The Musical Theatre Episode (w/ Larry Owens)

On this week's Queerty, Gabe breaks down *what* Elliot Page had to say in his first lengthy interview since coming out , *which* celebrity judge supposedly canceled on Drag Race last minute, and *why* one school in Texas is flipping out over a children's book. Plus, Larry Owens joins the conversation to talk about his first musical, how he's gotten through quarantine, and what he's obsessed with on Disney+. ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus -...

Mar 19, 202133 minEp. 10

Hersband (w/ Miss Coco Peru)

Legendary drag queen and comedian, Miss Coco Peru, joins Gabe this week to discuss an exciting upcoming show, a past trend she'd like to pay homage to, and how she's gotten through the pandemic. Plus, Gabe talks about a different Oprah interview than you'd expect, Billy Eichner's upcoming gay rom-com, and which celebrity calls their spouse "hersband." ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://www.queerty.c...

Mar 12, 202134 minEp. 9

Full Nipple Ring Circle (w/ Sherry Cola)

One more Friday on the books, Gabe is here to talk about Ian McKellan on TikTok, which celeb found the love of their life on Craigslist, and how a former WNBA player is following in Raphael Warnock's footsteps. Plus, Gabe is joined by comedian and actor, Sherry Cola, to talk about her show "Good Trouble," her political involvement, and her thoughts on the Golden Globes! ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ news stories at ht...

Mar 05, 202136 minEp. 8

Gay Icon: Kathryn Hahn (w/ Jay Jurden)

On this week's episode, Jay Jurden is back to talk about all things WandaVision, his polyamorous relationship, and of course Gabe tries to get him cancelled. Queerty's entertainment editor, David Reddish, also pops in to recap this week's Queerty awards. Plus, Gabe recaps the last week in gay news with stories about Dolly Parton, Elton John, and more! ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://www.queerty.c...

Feb 26, 202132 minEp. 7
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