Whats the first gay book? Whats the latest on gay book bans? Which books pass the Vito Russo test? All this, plus a heavy amount of self-promotion, are covered on this episode on books. (There are some audio issues on Kyles side, but not too much to make it unlistenable. Sorry in advance.) In this episode: News- 3:43 || Main Topic (Books)- 20:15 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:33 Pre-order our book, Youre Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book ! Each chapter dissects one gay ...
Jan 23, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sniffies has emerged as a major competitor to Grindr, but what is it all about? Where did the name Sniffies come from? Whats the difference between Sniffies and Grindr, Scruff, and other platforms? Mike and Kyle sniff out the fun and talk about their experiences with Sniffies. In this episode: News- 3:33 || Main Topic (Sniffies)- 19:09 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:45 Pre-order our book, Youre Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book ! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype...
Jan 16, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Ep 421•Transcript available on Metacast What does two-spirit mean? Two-spirit guest Rebecca Nagle joins us to talk about her experience, the Cherokee language, coming out, and more. In this episode: News- 6:21 || Main Topic (Two-Spirit)- 17:58 || Guest (Rebecca Nagle)- 21:32 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:06 To get more from Rebecca Nagle, listen to her podcast This Land and read her book By The Fire We Carry . You can also follow on X , BlueSky , or Instagram @rebeccanagle. Pre-order our book, Youre Probably Gayish, right now at w...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep 420•Transcript available on Metacast The idea that gays walk fast came around as part of a new wave of gay stereotypes. But is it really new? Mike and Kyle dig into the history, the walking speeds, Reddit, and even the Olympics to figure out where this stereotype came from. In this episode: News- 2:14 || Main Topic (Walking Fast)- 13:05 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:15 Pre-order our book, Youre Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book ! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to ice...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep 419•Transcript available on Metacast How lesbionic is roller derby? Weve got the gayta to quantify it. Mike John-stun and Kyle Getz-her are bout to circle the track with this jam. In this episode: News- 2:23 || Main Topic (Roller Derby)- 14:37 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:30 Pre-order our book, Youre Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book ! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about Roller Derby: The Musical. If you want...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep 418•Transcript available on Metacast Is the gay community misogynistic? All the way back to Adam and Eve, women have been treated as if theyre the reason for the downfall of society. Mike and Kyle talk about gay mens relationship with misogyny, the path from misogyny to homophobia, misogyny on Urban Dictionary, drag queens, and incels. Plus, Mike announces the winner of the Dickbag Fuckface Asshole Award for 2024. In this episode: News- 4:44 || Main Topic (Misogyny)- 18:42 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:23:40 Pre-order our book, Yo...
Dec 19, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Ep 417•Transcript available on Metacast Blacksmiths are kinda hot, right? But are they gay, too? Mike and Kyle delve into Urban Dictionary, InclusiveBlacksmiths.com, The Simpsons, Reddit, and more to try to find the answer. In this episode: News- 2:34 || Main Topic (Blacksmiths)- 13:53 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:52 Pre-order our book, Youre Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book ! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks abou...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 416•Transcript available on Metacast Gays are supposed to be experts at interior decorating, but does that stereotype hold true for everyone? Is it a helpful stereotype because its a positive one? Mike and Kyle break down their own failures as gay men given their lack of skill in the interior decorating department. In this episode: News- 9:48 || Main Topic (Interior Decorating)- 17:58 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:36 Pre-order our book, Youre Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book ! Each chapter dissects one g...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep 415•Transcript available on Metacast What even is humanism? Along with guest co-host Sarah Ray, Kyle defines humanism, and then talks about its gay history, its overlap with religion, the gayta, and humanisms support for LGBT people. In this episode: News- 1:43 || Main Topic (Humanism)- 14:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:35 Learn more about Sarah Ray at callmesarah.com, and take a listen to Humanist Trek (humanisttrek.com) on your favorite podcatcher. Pre-order our book, Youre Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.co...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 414•Transcript available on Metacast Producer Derek joins as a guest co-host to talk with Kyle about the (gay) history of Japan, LGBT acceptance in Japan, geishas, gay Japanese dating show The Boyfriend, and more! In this episode: News- 2:33 || Main Topic (Japan)- 13:07 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:17 Pre-order our book, Youre Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book ! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Derek shares some of the cus...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 413•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is to die for! Mike and Kyle talk about the gayest funeral traditions, gay peoples experience with funerals and bereavement, funerals during AIDS, our personal funeral wishes, and Elton John. Lots about Elton John. In this episode: News- 2:38 || Main Topic (Funerals)- 12:26 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:17 Pre-order our book, Youre Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book ! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On t...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 412•Transcript available on Metacast Zac Doar, aka Crochet Me Zaddy, joins us to talk about his experience crafting as a male in a female-dominated space, how his gay identity plays into crochet, and what he loves about crochet. In this episode: News- 3:14 || Main Topic (Crochet)- 15:54 || Guest (Zac Doar)- 18:32 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:00 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Mike discuss an Ask Reddit where a straight 18-year-old guy decides he wants to crochet. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episo...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 411•Transcript available on Metacast Vampires. So gay? So gay. Mike and Kyle talk about Bram Stoker's Dracula, Interview with a Vampire, Anne Rice, and True Blood. Technically, we also talk about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, What We Do in the Shadows, The Lost Boys, Carmilla, and Vampire Weekend. In this episode: News- 5:00 || Main Topic (Vampires)- 19:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:34 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Mike delve into more reasons vampires are gay. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episo...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep 410•Transcript available on Metacast Hookers and thighs, its rugby time! Mike and Kyle talk about the history of rugby, homophobia in sports, the Israel Folau incident, and alllll the different positions. In this episode: News- 2:08 || Main Topic (Rugby)- 13:43 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:28 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle tells Mike about first openly gay professional rugby player. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast....
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 409•Transcript available on Metacast Conversion therapy is the disproven practice of attempting to make a gay person straight (or a trans person cis) through a variety of potential means. Mike and Kyle talk about the history of conversion therapy, the studies showing the negative health impacts of conversion therapy, ex-gay ministries, survivors stories, and more. In this episode: News- 5:28 || Main Topic (Conversion Therapy)- 18:54 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:39 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle asks Mike some thought-provo...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 408•Transcript available on Metacast Former Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims joins us to talk about the importance of Pennsylvania in the upcoming presidential election. In this episode: News- 2:39 || Main Topic (Pennsylvania)- 13:14 || Guest (Brian Sims)- 19:42 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:05 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Derek share LGBT facts about Pennsylvania with each other. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast....
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep 407•Transcript available on Metacast What is the gayest candy? Is candy gay? Are Mike & Ike a couple? Mike and Kyle tackle these any many more hard-hitting questions on this episode candy. In this episode: News- 2:39 || Main Topic (Candy)- 11:07 || Gayest & Straightest- 57:24 On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle eat some candy while talking about Strangers with Candy. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast....
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 406•Transcript available on Metacast Mike and Kyle talk about one of the more disgusting of the alcohols: gin. Is it gay? Is it straight? We look at the history, the gayta, and the internet to try to figure it out. In this episode: News- 3:18 || Main Topic (Gin)- 13:48 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:59 On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike instructs Kyle on how to make a gin drink, and Kyle decides if it makes him reconsider his stance on gin. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patre...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 405•Transcript available on Metacast Mike and Kyle finally announce the official Gayish endorsement for President of the United States for the 2024 election. In this episode: News- 3:50 || Main Topic (Kamala Harris)- 14:03 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:17 On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk about whether they think the US is ready for a gay president. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast....
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 404•Transcript available on Metacast Mike and Kyle talk about the thing that gives you the feeling of ahh when you jerk off. In this episode: News- 2:16 || Main Topic (Orgasms)- 13:08 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:06 On the Patreon bonus segment, we share tips on how to have better orgasms and how to fake orgasms better. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 403•Transcript available on Metacast Jorge Valencia, the Executive Director and CEO ofPoint Foundation, joins us to talk about his experience as a queer youth, working with queer youth, and his unique insights on queer youth. Learn more about the Point Foundation at PointFoundation.org . In this episode: News- 2:05 || Main Topic (Queer Youth)- 13:03 || Guest (Jorge Valencia)- 14:56 || Gayest & Straightest- 54:10 On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle get personal while talking about their own queer youth. If you want to su...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 402•Transcript available on Metacast Were here to pump you up! Mike and Kyle talk about whether steroids are gay, whether they came from gays, and if they make you gay. In this episode: News- 3:42 || Main Topic (Steroids)- 11:49 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:59 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares another Ask Reddit with Mike to figure out just how pervasive steroids are in the gay community. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast....
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 401•Transcript available on Metacast To celebrate our 400th episode, we livestreamed our Q&A episode, and we were joined by Fucking Dan and our producer Derek. Its a Fantastic 400! In this episode: News- 2:21 || Main Topic (Q&A)- 12:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:59 On the Patreon bonus segment, we alll A more of your Qs. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep 400•Transcript available on Metacast You mean Ive been gay for free this whole time when I could have been getting paid? Mike and Kyle talk about the earliest known gay for pay from history, Urban Dictionary definitions, undercover cops, religious sex work, and straight-for-pay. In this episode: News- 2:09 || Main Topic (Gay-for-Pay)- 12:20 || Gayest & Straightest- 57:09 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle talks about gay" porn star Geordie Jackson and his girlfriends thoughts on being gay-for-pay. If you want to support our sho...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 399•Transcript available on Metacast An entire hole of glory?! Mike and Kyle fill their holes with discussions of glory hole court cases, urban legends, glory hole connoisseurs, glass blowing, and straight dudes who use glory holes. In this episode: News- 1:24 || Main Topic (Glory Holes)- 14:28 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:17 On the Patreon bonus segment, we talk about a smattering of stuff we didnt have time to cover in the main episode. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.pat...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep 398•Transcript available on Metacast Herem we are again. In our final time covering threesomes, Mike and Kyle talk about symbiosexuality, Kinsey, the guy who invented Wonder Woman, bisexuality, Hanson, and more. In this episode: News- 4:12 || Main Topic (Threesomes)- 18:40 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:21 On the Patreon bonus segment, we give you all the tips you need to know to have a good threesome. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast....
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 397•Transcript available on Metacast From the Grecian Olympics to the modern, Mike and Kyle talk about the LGBTQ+ people that have participated in, and won, the Olympics, including the gay Olympics. In this episode: News- 2:26 || Main Topic (Olympics)- 11:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:36 On the Patreon bonus segment, we talk about the one and only Caitlyn Jenner. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast....
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 396•Transcript available on Metacast But seriously, is Coscto gay or not? In this episode: News- 1:46 || Main Topic (Costco)- 10:38 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:43 On the Patreon bonus segment, we talk about the gayest things you can find at Costco. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 395•Transcript available on Metacast Meow. Meow meow meow. Mew mew meow, meow meow meow. Meow meow. In this episode: News- 2:59 || Main Topic (Cats)- 13:42 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:32 On the Patreon bonus segment, CATBOYS! If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 394•Transcript available on Metacast How gay is D.C.? Did George Washington love gays? What about the marches on Washington? We get into all things Washington, D.C.! In this episode: News- 1:38 || Main Topic (Washington, D.C.)- 11:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 52:21 If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Jul 04, 2024•59 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast 
