Hilarious actress of Nobody Wants This fame Jackie Tohn joins us to talk about being on the biggest TV phenomenon of the year. But first, we discuss why there might be a silver lining to a recent trend of big corporations like Lowe's and Ford loosening their diversity and inclusion programs. And finally, Alan...[coughs] Eliot wants to know if we'd ever join a book club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wildly talented singer Zach Day joins us to talk about what it's like to be CHOSEN by John Legend on the Voice...and also why their producer shoved him out of the closet lol. Oops! But first, why the hell is Disney blaming the failure of Lightyear on a gay kiss? And finally, hear about the WWE's surprising nonprofit partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beloved actor of Only Murders in the Building fame, Michael Cyril Creighton joins us to GOSS about working with the legends from that show...and what it was like shooting a scene with COVID! But first, apparently Steve-O decided to drop his plans to get [pauses] breast implants for a stunt video after meeting a trans cashier at a grocery store?! And finally, Eliot wants to know if we'd ever wear a ponytail, mullet or man bun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The wildly successful and hilarious Alice Wetterlund joins us to talk about taking Benadryl before going on TV and why weddings suck balls. But first, turns out X-Men '97 creator Beau DeMayo is going to "reveal all" on Onlyfans...and no, we don't know what that entails. And finally, Eliot wants to know if we buy or send flowers, and our answers MIGHT surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The incomparably hilarious Chris Grace joins us to talk about young gays in comedy and how he managed to turn horrendous loss in his life into a wildly successful solo show. But first, we discuss Sarah McBride, a US House candidate in Delaware who very well might become the first trans member of Congress. And finally, does Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris matter...what do you know, suddenly Alan LIKES MUSIC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live from Fire Island, comedian and illustrator Max Wittert joins us (admittedly a TOUCH stoned) to talk about avant garde comedy and why it's hard to find a scene when you're an illustrator. But first, we dive into the controversial decision by all-girls school Sweet Briar College to ban trans women at the behest of some old coot's will from 1900. And finally, Eliot wants to know why dark shows like Road Wars are so appealing...but it mostly devolves into us lambasting him for being a road rage...
Jarringly eloquent TV writer and poet Thomas Daniel Valls joins us to muse over getting touched at the bar, why Florida doesn't actually suck and, well, his butt. But first, find out what the 2020 Census reveals about where gay men AND lesbians prefer to habitate...it just might surprise you. And finally, Brent vents about a change to Grindr that makes it somehow even less redeeming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Gabrielli and Alvaro Chavez, co-hosts of Chicken Shirt Podcast, the Roseanne rewatch podcast, join us to discuss why the original show is so special and what made Roseanne so cuckoo! But first, we talk about a Supreme Court "shadow docket" decision from this week that (shocker) isn't so gay friendly! And finally, Eliot wants to know which of us are willing to fly to Turkey to get hair transplants! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Multi-hyphenate and first season American Idol contestant, Jim Verraros, joins us to chat about the insanity of being closeted on Idol, coming out afterwards and the weirdness that is Simon Cowell. But first, we discuss Mark Harris' piece in the NYTimes about how gay culture is tortured by its own obsession with muscles. And finally, Alan discusses why the food he cooks for Michael makes him dry heave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our favorite Canadian drag queen Juice Boxx joins us to discuss everything from video games to findom (ever heard of it!? Cuz Brent has). But first, we celebrate how the ultimate moderate state, Michigan, just banned gay and trans panic defenses in criminal trials. And finally, what would you rather lose: your keys, phone or wallet? That's the VERY question about which we have a vigorous debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The truly hilarious Justin Martindale from Just Sayin' podcast joins us to discuss his favorite pop culture deep cuts -- including a special Gypsy Rose Blanchard prediction! But first, we discuss Kamala Harris' record in LGBTQIU rights (spoiler alert: it's impressive). And finally, YOU be the judge about who's right after the guys harangue Brent for...eating fruit in the shower?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The delightful Nicole Speizio & Jenny Donheiser, cohosts of the podcast How Were U Brainwashed?, join us to discuss the myriad ways we're all brainwashed as kids AND adults, from religion to blue balls! But first, is Elon Musk REALLY moving SpaceX and Twitter to Texas because of...trans kids? And finally, we muse over the recent NYTimes op-ed about the Medium Friend, that person who's just above an acquaintance but below a bestie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
The hilarious Peter Kim comes onto the podcast to talk about his innumerable credits and why in God's name gays have to dance so much. But first, a new documentary explores whether Abe Lincoln was gay and for ONCE, we have universal agreement about something on this podcast! And finally, we discuss the new air travel trend called "rawdogging" and it AIN'T what you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recording artist Vincint joins us to talk about performing for queer audiences. But first, we explore why young men worldwide are increasingly looking to Cialis and Viagra to enhance their sex lives. And finally, Eliot shares the lore of his favorite TikToker, a straight OnlyFans creator who thinks all gay men enjoy...colonoscopies?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ramin Setoodah joins us again (repeat guest!!) to discuss his new book, Apprentice in Wonderland, about how The Apprentice prepared Donald Trump for the White House...[sigh] what a world we live in. But first, Dan Savage coined a new term about polyamory and we're curious if you fall into this sliver of the population. And finally, we dive into why millennials are aging so damn gracefully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Spencer, the queer forces behind the ecological civilization Solarpunk Farms, joins us to chat about sustainability and what kinds of delicious veggies they grow on their farm! But first, the guys discuss Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito's wife, Martha-Ann Alito, and her wild, unfettered contempt for the Pride flag (Brent has a VERY surprising solution by the end). And finally, we gab about the summer of "hot rodent boyfriends," and at least one of us couldn't be happier! Learn more abou...
The endlessly endearing and hilarious comedian Dylan Carlino joins us to chat about getting strep from blowjobs and being trolled by his family. But first, we were GOING to talk about the Pope's use of the word "faggotry," but we got sidelined by lore of Brent's new Nigerian "boyfriend"...er, well, the guy selling him nude videos. And finally, Eliot wants to know what we'd have on our pride floats. That is, if someone put a gun to our heads and made us go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Beloved producer of innumerable gay canon TV shows, John Arthur Hill joins us to discern between P-Town and Fire Island and YES, if you must know, Andy Cohen comes up, too. But first, ALAN AIN'T HAPPY to learn about GLAAD's 2024 Social Media Index Report about how Big Tech is failing miserably to protect LGBTQ+ users from hate. And finally, Brent reads the "statistically perfect" way to date in the era of dating apps -- and the guys aren't having it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Wildly popular Los Angeles DJ Jon Klaft joins us to discuss the unique craft of choosing songs for drunk people to dance to. But first, a New Jersey bakery turned lemons into lemonade after they received a hateful note for flying a rainbow flag. And finally, Brent finds TaskRabbit very sexual in nature...but the straight guy he hires to help assemble some furniture does not! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ali Hart and Par Parekh join us to discuss their amazing new documentary, Sister Una Lived A Good Death, about how a very unconventional nun spent her final year on earth. But first, Alan vents about a recent movie PR campaign that played coy with their straight leads sexualities. And finally, we update our list of dating app red flags including one particular trope that's really weirding Brent out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazingly talented comedian and pop musician Ian Lockwood joins us to talk about his unique twist on pop music. But first, some straight Glee actor named Darren Criss says he's "culturally queer," is that weird?! Are we offended? Or no? And finally, the guys unpack the whole Barbra Streisand/Melissa McCarthy Ozempic debacle during which Brent takes a hard anti-Barbra stand and Alan ain't having it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hilarious writer Rheeqrheeq Chainey joins us to talk about, well, mostly the older white women we're all obsessed with. But first, we dive into the PA school board's controversial cancellation of an anti-bullying speech by 30 Rock actor Maulik Pancholy. And finally, we discuss the "Gay Art of Fast Walking." Easter egg: Brent was sick while recording and by the end he sounds like death and is high from NyQuil! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin DeBacker, amazing comedian BUT ALSO gay foster dad, joins us to have such an enlightening and heartwarming conversation about gay foster parenting. But first, did JoJo Siwa REALLY invent gay pop or is that just delusion talking? And finally, Eliot wants to know, does owning a Tesla make you...a douche bag?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colton Dowling, one of the funniest Texans, joins us to talk about the intersectionality between stand-up comedy and his X-rated Onlyfans page. But first, the guys chat about Biden 2024's LGBT outreach (and Brent gets v heated about people who don't vote!). And finally, Eliot wants to know what our seasonal color palette is...[rolls eyes]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The downright hilarious Liam Gareau chats with us about being gay in Canada and his pop culture canon...mostly Linda Rondstadt. But first, we discuss a report that Grindr, in an attempt to monetize the platform, might introduce AI chatbots!? Brent ain't having it! And finally, Eliot is dying to know, what do we music novices think of Beyonce's new country album, Cowboy Carter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adorable and hilarious Halle Kiefer joins us to talk about why her Catholic faith is more terrifying than the most gruesome horror movies. But first, One Million Moms goes to war against...Paris Hilton and the color pink. And finally, Grindr turns 15! We celebrate by musing whether it's been a good or bad influence on us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The multi-talented Adam Bucci joins us to discuss his beloved horror and pop culture shop, Small Town Weirdo, devolving into us geeking out on Ryan Phillippe and all things horror (Eliot excluded, too scary!). But first, why is BYU forcing incoming freshman to read an anti-gay speech that involves musket fire!? And finally, hear firsthand how Brent dupes Eliot with a sleazy texting app literally multiple times a week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The delightfully dry Barrett Blackman joins the guys to discuss all things Golden Girls (yes, even Golden Palace) as well as his appearance on Judge Mathis (jealous!). But first, would you believe that trans high school thespian Max Hightower went head-to-head with their Texas principal...and won?! And finally, should there be a protocol for swapping nude pics?! Eliot needs to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dubbs Weinblatt joins us to talk about coming out stories and maybe even how great Columbus, OH is! But first, is it weird that RuPaul's new bookstore is selling Kirk Cameron novels? And finally, hear about all the drama that happened the day after an amorous fella sent Eliot a bunch of filthy videos on Grindr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parker Callahan, hilarious performer and writer, engages us with a freewheeling chat about microdosing, Cards Against Humanity, and his brilliantly gay-themed body of theater work. But first, we explore the horrific death of Oklahoma non-binary teen Nex Benedict, who mysteriously dropped dead one day after being assaulted by bullies in their suburban Tulsa high school. And finally, what should we make of Fentanyl test strips being available in gay bars!? Should we be scared? Relieved? Who even s...
