Gayish Podcast
386 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsFeatured in Buzzfeed, Oprah Magazine, Esquire, and Queerty, Gayish is an award-winning podcast that breaks down one gay stereotype each week. Mike and Kyle bring humor, honesty, and irreverence to topics like the hanky code, depression, and open relationships.
Past guests have included Jinkx Monsoon, YouTuber Davey Wavey, gay porn star Calvin Banks, disability activist Andrew Gurza, a gay priest, a trans atheist, and Mike’s wildly supportive mom.
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Gayish: 331 Bestiality
May 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBHomophobes often include bestiality in their slippery slope arguments as to why LGBTQ people don’t deserve equal rights. Well, let’s talk about it. In this episode: News- 3:27 || Main Topic (Bestiality)- 13:18 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:08 Tickets for our 6th anniversary live show mini-tour go on pre-sale starting May 1 (except NYC, which is already in pre-sale). Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you! Join Patreon! Available benefits include...
Gayish: 330 Transgender II (w/ Ezra Michel)
April 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBEzra Michel (@ezramichelmusic) joins us to talk about everything: the word “pussyboy,” bisexuality, Grindr, male privilege, chasers, HRT, addiction, gender dysphoria, self-harm, big clits, t4t, and more. In this episode: News- 4:30 || Main Topic (Transgender)- 15:37 || Guest (Ezra Michel)- 21:21 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:37 Follow Ezra on: - @ezramichelmusic on IG & TikTok - @p_ssyboyapparel on IG, or visit pussyboyapparel.com - @welcomehomehair on IG Tickets for our 6th anniversa...
Gayish: 329 420
April 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBBro. It’s 4/20. We’re high. You can find out what this is about by listening, probably. Have fun. Party on. In this episode: News- 1:35 || Main Topic (4/20)- 13:18 || Gayest & Straightest- 55:32 Donate to the Last Prisoner Project by visiting https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/donate. It’s a non-profit working to free the tens of thousands of individuals still unjustly imprisoned for cannabis. See our 6th anniversary live show tour dates, venues and tickets at www.gayishpodcast.com/live....
Gayish: 328 Farming
April 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this surprisingly deep episode, we talk about the stories of queer farmers, sustainable farming, lesbian farmers, why there’s no farming gayta, and how to date as a farmer. In this episode: News- 1:13 || Main Topic (Farming)- 13:04 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:03 We’re doing a 6-city live show tour! This year, we’ll be going to New York City, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston. See the tour dates and buy tickets at www.gayishpodcast.com/live. On the weekly bonus...
Gayish: 327 666
April 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBHappy birthday!!! For the 6th anniversary of Gayish, Mike and Kyle talk about why 666 is actually lucky, the apocalypse, the Satanic Panic, why the gay rainbow flag is evil, gematria, and the self-fulfilling nature of stereotypes. In this episode: News- 2:58 || Main Topic (666)- 17:11 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:44 We’re doing a 6-city live show tour! This year, we’ll be going to New York City, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston. See the tour dates and buy tickets ...
Gayish: 326 Assholes: Live from Treefort in Boise
March 30, 2023 19:40 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBAssholes. Where do they come from? Why do we love them? How do we take care of them? And who are they, really? We get the hole truth live from Boise for Podfort, part of the Treefort Music Festival. In this episode: News- 10:46 || Main Topic (Assholes)- 19:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:07 On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, Mike and Kyle discuss a few more Am I The (Gay) Asshole questions from Reddit. Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon....
Gayish: 325 Gay Leagues
March 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBHe’s out of my gay league! Are gay rec and sports leagues necessary? And, if so, who should be able to join them? What’s the drama behind the Gay Olympics? And how about the tribunal at the Seattle Gay Softball World Series of 2008? LET’S! GO! SPORTS! In this episode: News- 2:23 || Main Topic (Gay Leagues)- 16:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:36 On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, Mike and Kyle re-visit the gay origins of the high five with spunky new details. Get bonus audio, video, and ...
Gayish: 324 Whiskey
March 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBTurns out, whiskey isn’t actually that straight. We talk about masculinity, gayta, Fireball, why gogo boys are thanks to whiskey, and homophobia in the whisky industry, especially within Bulleit. In this episode: News- 4:10 || Main Topic (Whiskey)- 18:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:32 On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, Mike makes Kyle do a whiskey taste test while Kyle tries to convince him that whiskey and BDSM are connected. Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining...
Gayish: 323 MBMBaM
March 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this episode of My (Gayish) Brother, My Brother and Me, Mike’s straight brothers Marty and Murph join us to answer listener and Quora questions. (If you have no idea what’s going on, don’t worry. We’ll be back with a regular episode next week.) Suggested talking points: Selena Gomez, sweater ass, gay bear bars, Goofy’s species, Imagine Dragon, slut jorts
Gayish: 322 Roller Coasters
March 02, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBWheeeee! This episode is a roller coaster in and of itself as we talk about Britney Spears, Catherine the Great, Moulin Rouge, Australian daddy bears, euthanasia, and arrested development. Remember, never be a roller coaster! In this episode: News- 1:10 || Main Topic (Roller Coasters)- 11:54 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:29 On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, we talk about gender stereotypes in roller coaster and how Polly Pocket helped to break them. Get lots of great perks and support t...
Gayish: 321 Queer Jews (w/ Rachael Fried)
February 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBRachael Fried, Executive Director of JQY (Jewish Queer Youth), joins us to talk about the challenges of being Jewish in LGBTQ+ spaces, older singles, actions vs. identity, Leviticus, Yeshiva University, the rise in anti-Semitism. In this episode: News- 1:59 || Main Topic (Queer Jews)- 13:26 || Guest (Rachael Fried)-19:27 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:26 On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, we talk with Rachael about her love life, her upcoming wedding, and whether we can say “Jews.” Get lo...
Gayish: 320 Astrology
February 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBLet’s pass judgements on people based on their sign! If that’s not the cornerstone of astrology, what is? Mike and Kyle talk about why (and if) astrology is so queer. In this episode: News- 2:01 || Main Topic (Astrology)- 16:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:27 On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, Mike and Kyle delve into their partnership, how it started, and how they feel about it. Bonus audio, video, and lots of other perks available on Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast. If you m...
Gayish: 319 Partners (w/ Two Bad Tourists)
February 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBHow do you feel about the word ‘partner’? Is it ambiguous? Is ambiguity a good thing? We talk partners with the Two Bad Tourists as they take us on a wild journey through their relationship from boyfriends to husbands to ex-husbands… ish. In this episode: News- 7:38 || Main Topic (Partners)- 16:56 || Guests (Two Bad Tourists)- 19:43 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:04:47 Mike and Kyle will be LIVE on the Two Bad Tourists’ podcast on Feb. 15 @ 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern, so look out for more info...
Gayish: 318 Ghosting
February 02, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWe talk about ghosting at 20:15 if you want to skip ahead to conversations about where the term came from, studies on who gets ghosted and why, and the actual impact on your brain of getting ghosted. But first, the news (starting at 4:29) includes M&Ms/Maya Rudolph, Pete Buttigieg, and the FDA’s new blood donation rules for MSM. In this episode: News- 4:29 || Main Topic (Ghosting)- 20:15 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:05 On the bonus Patreon segment, we look and answer AskReddit questions a...
Gayish: 317 Artificial Intelligence
January 26, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis is what AI came up with as an episode description: Lisa talks to a gay millennial named Will who loves the idea of dating AI. Find it on Apple Podcasts or search for "Gayish" on your podcast app. (Human editor’s Note: that is not actually what this episode is about. It’s about ChatGPT, homophobia in AI, Alan Turing, the Mechanical Turk, and more.) In this episode: News- 6:40 || Main Topic (Artificial Intelligence)- 25:23 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:53 Patreon reminder! Gaytrons of ...
Gayish: 316 Rainbow Elders (w/ Dr. Linda Marchesani)
January 19, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBWhen was the last time you interacted with someone outside of your generation in the LGBTQ+ community? We have a conversation with our guest, Dr. Linda Marchesani, to talk about the experiences of rainbow elders, gayta on their unique needs, and the importance of connection. In this episode: News- 2:48 || Main Topic (Rainbow Elders)- 15:31 || Guest (Linda Marchesani from GenPride)-21:13 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:19 To learn more about GenPride: Visit https://genprideseattle.org/ See ...
Gayish: 315 Sex Tourism
January 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBMike and Kyle take a tour through the world of sex tourism, including stops at Thailand; the Temple of Aphrodite in Cypress; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Tangiers, Morocco; and Mike’s recent trip to Palm Springs. In this episode: News- 8:18 || Main Topic (Sex Tourism)- 22:15 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:27:55 On the bonus segment, we get into more of the origins of sex tourism research and the results of the gayta of what sex workers from Puerto Vallarta said. Get ad-free episodes 1 day early by...
Gayish: 314 Twins (w/ The Zakar Twins)
January 05, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThe Zakar twins, Michael and Zak, join us to talk about coming out to their Catholic-Iraqi mom and stoner dad, being gay and Middle Eastern, their experience with sexual assault while modeling, and their feelings on getting *that* question as a twin (you know the one). In this episode: News- 7:14 || Main Topic (Twins)- 21:41 || Guests (Michael and Zak Zakar)- 25:52 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:39 To get more of the Zakar Twins: Follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/zakartwins/)...
Gayish: 313 Traditions
December 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBBlack eyed peas in the South. Assorted New Years Eve traditions. Traditional marriage. Gayish traditions. Are traditions helpful or harmful? In this episode: News- 1:17 || Main Topic (Traditions)- 15:37 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:00 On the bonus segment, Mike explains how the tradition of Pride was almost on New Year's Eve instead of June. Get ad-free episodes 1 day early by joining Patreon at any level at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Gayish: 312 Merry XXX-Ma’ (w/ Ma Johnson)
December 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBYo Saturnalia! Does “X-mas” take the Christ out of Christmas? What do Paganism and Saturnalia have to do with Christmas? Does it harm kids to perpetuate the lie of Santa? We celebrate A Very Special Christmas Episode with Ma Johnson. In this episode: News- 9:10 || Main Topic (Christmas)- 21:49 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:35 As a special holiday gift, all Patreon members will get access to this week’s bonus video (which is normally only for the $10+/mo tiers) where Ma Johnson makes her fa...
Gayish: 311 Feet (w/ Ma Johnson)
December 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBMore than just a fetish, feet can be used to walk (and other things)! In this episode: News- 3:57|| Main Topic (Feet)- 15:46 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:44 On the bonus Patreon segment, we read the earliest known poem about foot stuff written in like, 5 AD. Support Gayish by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast. Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-311-feet-w-ma-johnson/.
Gayish: 310 Qatar
December 08, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBAs the FIFA World Cup 2022 continues, claims of homophobia are dismissed and deprioritized. Are the criticisms justified, or do we need to simply respect the culture of Qatar? In this episode: News- 4:38 || Main Topic (Qatar)- 22:58 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:21:52 Donate to Dr. Nasser Mohamed’s non-profit to advance LGBT rights in the Middle East (with a focus on the Gulf region) at www.alwanfoundation.org. On the bonus Patreon segment, we discuss brand ambassador to the World Cup 2022, ...
Gayish: 309 Selfies
November 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBAre people who take selfies narcissist? Why do gays love selfies? Are we willing to die for selfies? In this episode: News- 2:35 || Main Topic (Selfies)- 17:11 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:35 On the bonus segment, Mike and Kyle learn tips to improve their selfie game, and they take some selfies to see if it worked. Get bonus segments every Friday and other great benefits by joining at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast. Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-309-selfies/.
Gayish: 308 Unemployment (w/ Sarah Ray)
November 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBCapitalism, productivity, and self-worth. Sarah joins as a guest co-host to talk with Kyle about LGBTQ+ unemployment and our personal experiences being out of work. In this episode: News- 5:29 || Main Topic (Unemployment)- 24:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:23:40 Find all about Sarah and the work she does at www.callmesarah.com. Also, take a listen to her podcasts, SarahTalk and Humanist Trek. On the bonus segment, Sarah and Kyle commiserate on the topic of “productivity guilt,” and Kyle he...
Gayish: 307 Hairdressers
November 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBOther than Jonathan van Ness, why are so many famous hairdressers straight?! We talk about the hairdressing history, stereotypes, research and French people. In this episode: News- 6:15 || Main Topic (Hairdressers)- 19:39 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:52 This episode topic was voted on by our wonderful Patreon Gap Bridgers! If you want to vote, either in the main poll or the tie-breaker, check out the levels and benefits at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Gayish: 306 Gay Republicans (w/ Rep. Dan Zwonitzer)
November 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWhy is gay Republicans? Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, a gay Republican Party member of the Wyoming House of Representatives joins to help us understand. In this episode: News- 7:48 || Main Topic (Gay Republicans)- 19:34 || Guest (Rep. Dan Zwonitzer)- 32:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:41
Gayish: 305 Anime
October 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBTopics include: anime, manga, hentai, otaku, emakimono, hāremumono, Ouran High School Host Club, Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki, Attack on Titan, Pokémon, censorship in Sailor Moon, Usagi Tsukino’s bisexuality, LGBTQ representation in Japan, and horrific murder. Thanks to Gap Bridger Mike Cubbington for requesting this episode! In this episode: News- 3:08 || Main Topic (Anime)- 18:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:24:12 All Gaytrons of all levels can join our quarterly happy hour! The next...
Gayish: 304 Old White Ladies
October 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBOld white ladies are revered as gay icons, but should they be? How was Angela Lansbury’s divorce gayish? How did Queen Elizabeth II really feel about gays? What about the original lady who lunches? And is Jessica Walter the Patron Saint of Shitty Mothers? In this episode: News- 7:39 || Main Topic (Old White Ladies)- 16:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:55 In the Patreon bonus segment. Judy. Fucking. Garland. Get bonus segments every Friday by joining at the $5/mo level. Or, support us for...
Gayish: 303 Furries
October 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBWhat’s a furry? What’s a fursona? Are furries part of the LGBTQ+ community? From sex, fursuits, fursonas, and Sonic the Hedgehog, which stereotypes are true and which are misconceptions? Also, Disney, Zootopia, furbaiting, and yiffing. Get the FurScience (i.e. the International Anthropomorphic Research Project) book and research. In this episode: News- 2:58 || Main Topic (Furries)- 15:34 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:41:33 In the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle delve into therians and o...
Gayish: 302 Gambling
October 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBMike and Kyle explore the parallels between gay and gambling by talking about religious views, the DSM-5 on gambling disorders, the conflicting studies, and Gamblers Anonymous. We also get into Jason Somerville, the only openly gay competitor in the World Series of Poker, and Brian Christopher, the most popular slot machine YouTuber. In this episode: News- 2:03 || Main Topic (Gambling)- 16:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:01 Join our National Coming Out virtual happy hour on Tuesday, Oct. ...
Gayish: 301 MTV Gays (w/ Danny Roberts)
September 29, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBDanny Roberts from The Real World: New Orleans joins us to discuss the how he feels about his role in gay history today, other MTV gays like Norm Korpi, stalkers, parasocial relationships, his military ex-boyfriend Paul, PTSD, shrooms, and his HIV diagnosis. In this episode: News- 1:37 || Main Topic (MTV Gays)- 17:14 || Guest (Danny Roberts)- 22:22 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:59 Follow Danny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdannyroberts/. Danny’s New Orleans Halloween event is on...
Gayish: 300 Q&A
September 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBMike & Kyle answer questions from listeners, Ma Johnson, and the internet. We talk about whether Kyle was ever into Mike, getting hit on by straight women, and which hole is bigger. In this episode: Main Topic (Q&A)- 7:56 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:34:27 In the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle ask questions they have come up with for each other, including topics like shrooms, dogs, and Have A Nice Gay. Join our Patreon for tons of great content and perks at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcas...
Gayish: 299 Songwriting (w/ GALXARA)
September 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBSinger/songwriter/space lesbian GALXARA joins us to talk about her journey from local singing competitions to signing with Atlantic Records at age 15. She shares the ups and downs, including coming out, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and creating the single “Sway with Me” with Saweetie for the Birds of Prey soundtrack. In this episode: News- 3:15 || Main Topic (Songwriting)- 15:32 || Guest (GALXARA)- 19:01 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:55 Our 300th episode livestream will be THIS S...
Gayish: 298 Tantra (w/ Joel Benjamin)
September 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBGuest Joel Benjamin joins to help us understand and improve our relationship with sexual energy through tantra. Joel has worked with both Griffin Barrows and our very own Mike Johnson, so we get to hear the first-hand ;) experience of his tantric massage and edging sessions. Our 300th episode livestream will be on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 @ 2pm Pacific. Mark your calendars, send us your questions, and submit your merch designs! Event invite: https://fb.me/e/1M1tAez1g. In this episode: Ne...
Gayish: 297 Demi
September 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThis one gets REAL personal, y’all. Demisexual. Demiromantic. Demigender. Demiboy. Mike and Kyle explore whether they fit any of the demi labels. Our 300th episode livestream will be on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 @ 2pm Pacific. Mark your calendars, send us your questions, and submit your merch designs! Event invite: https://fb.me/e/1M1tAez1g. In this episode: News- 2:28 || Main Topic (Demi)- 16:10 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:28 On the Patreon bonus segment, the conversation we had about Dem...
Gayish: 296 Singapore
August 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBSingapore ends their ban on gay sex by repealing the colonial-era Section 377A of their penal code! In a coincidence that we’re going to pretend is good planning, we’re discussing LGBTQ rights in Singapore, the recent change in their penal code, the history of how queer Singapore was before colonialization, and their annual Pink Dot celebrations. Our 300th episode livestream will be on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 @ 2pm Pacific. Mark your calendars, send us your questions, and submit your merch ...
Gayish: 295 Gay & Lesbian Friendship (w/ Derek and Romaine)
August 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBCan gays and lesbians be friends? A lesbian and her friend join to help us figure out the answer. In this episode: News- 1:22 || Main Topic (Gay & Lesbian Friendship)- 12:35 || Guests (Derek and Romaine)- 22:48 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:46 On Friday, our bonus segment is totally coherent, non-repetitive, and very well planned. Join Patreon for as low as $2/mo, and tons of great bonus content starting at $5/mo. Visit www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast for all the levels and benefits.
Gayish: 294 Camping
August 11, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBCamping. It’s a straight people thing, right? It’s dirty, has no amenities, no bars…. but then again, it’s always been kinda homoerotic. And more and more queer people are doing it. And there are gay campgrounds. So maybe it’s gayer than we think? In this episode: News- 8:09 || Main Topic (Camping)- 18:20 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:57 Our bonus segment will be delayed this week, but that’s because we’ll be bringing you an interview with someone who works at TRC, a gay campground in the ...
Gayish: 293 Pegging
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBFrom the Pride48 live-streaming weekend, Mike and Kyle get into pegging! While its modern incarnation was from Dan Savage’s Savage Love column, it has historical roots that go way back before that. How as the definition evolved? Who is the #PrinceOfPegging? And how do we destigmatize butt stuff among straight guys? In this episode: Main Topic (Pegging)- 4:09 || Gayest & Straightest- 53:13 Our bonus segments come out every Friday on Patreon. You can join Patreon for as little as $2/mo, or g...
Gayish: 292 Gay Porn Stars (w/ Cade Maddox)
July 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBGay porn star Cade Maddox joins us to talk about the low-budget studio that baited him into the industry, how he does scenes with guys he’s not into, his relationship with his extremely religious mom, and drugs in the porn industry. See more of Cade (and how to sext him?!?) at https://www.cademaddox.com/. Last reminder to vote for us for Best LGBTQ Podcast at the Podcast Awards at www.podcastawards.com! Deadline is July 31. In this episode: News- 5:44 || Main Topic (Gay Porn Star)- 19:...
Gayish: 291 Lavender
July 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBLavender is the herb of love. It’s also a prominent LGBTQ symbol. We break down why it’s associated with gays, the Lavender Scare, Lavender Graduation, and the famous anti-gay person from history that used lavender instead of bathing. Vote for us for Best LGBTQ Podcast at the Podcast Awards at www.podcastawards.com! In this episode: News- 4:00 || Main Topic (Lavender)- 12:33 || Gayest & Straightest- 59:01 Thank you to our Gap Bridgers who vote for an episode topic every month. All other $...
Gayish: 290 Katy Perry
July 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBIs Katy Perry a gay icon? What has she actually said about her sexual orientation? Is her apology for “I Kissed a Girl” too little too late? We take on the KatyCats when we discuss the American Idol herself, Katy Hudson. I mean, Katy Perry. Vote for us for Best LGBTQ Podcast at the Podcast Awards at www.podcastawards.com! In this episode: News- 6:10 || Main Topic (Katy Perry)- 18:31 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:21:03 On the bonus Patreon segment, we break down the Katy Perry vs. Taylor Swif...
Gayish: 289 Snakes
July 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBWe talk queer snakes! Snake orgies! Estrogen-infused snakes! Disney villan snakes! Lil Nas X as a snake! Trouser snakes! Hammaconda! Freud’s dream snake interpretation! Also, the post-Stonewall raid of the Snake Pit. The trauma of testing negative for HIV. In this episode: News- 3:48 || Main Topic (Snakes)- 14:17 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:58 On the bonus Patreon segment, we get into the trouser snake field guide and Jung's psychoanalytical view of snakes. Support the show and get great...
Gayish: 288 Queer Joy
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41 MBHeartstopper. MUNA. Lil Nas X. Going to queer bars. Queer art. Queer anthems. Learning queer history. There’s lots of queer joy in this world, so we make like legs and spread it. In this episode: News- 4:01 || Main Topic (Queer Joy)- 12:24 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:47 On the bonus Patreon segment, Kyle shares gayta on religion, gayness, and happiness. Is it possible for them to coexist? See all the levels and benefits of Patreon membership at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Gayish: 287 Roe v. Wade [Shrinkage]
June 27, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 5.75 MBMike breaks down the recent US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. We discuss the impact of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the role of due process in granting rights, and the similar decisions that are now at risk: Lawrence v. Texas, Griswold v. Connecticut, Obergefell v. Hodges, and (the noticeably absent) Loving v. Virginia.
Gayish: 286 Queer Spaces
June 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBDo we still need queer spaces? We explore the history (including Greek bathhouses, molly houses, and Mother Clap) the failure of social media sites to protect queer people (focused on GLAAD’s Social Media Safety Index), and whether allies belong in queer spaces. This episode was sponsored by Spaces, a new group chat app for queer communities. Join our Gayish space on iOS: https://queerspaces.com/s/BqN4x27HMh6L74WW8. Our Pride Happy Hour, open to everyone and anyone, is tonight (June 23) at...
Gayish: 285 Queer as Folk
June 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIs Queer as Folk good or bad for the gay community? Is it okay to release an episode with a shooting at a gay club during the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting? Where did Queer as Folk get its name? What did the new series improve upon, and what mistakes did they keep making? We get right into the feelz on the old and new versions. YES WE KNOW IT WAS A BRITISH SHOW FIRST SO DON’T WRITE IN ABOUT THAT. In this episode: News- 2:39 || Main Topic (Queer as Folk)- 19:23 || Gayest & Stra...
Gayish: 284 Queer Cinema (w/ Chris Haigy from We Read Movies)
June 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBChris Haigy from the We Read Movies podcast join us to talk about the very first gay film, the first same-sex kiss in a movie (during an orgy?!), the Hays Code, the Queer New Wave of cinema, and the (bad) lessons we learn from gay movies. Plus, tons and tons of queer movie recommendations if you’re looking for some new queer content to consume! In this episode: News- 6:25 || Main Topic (Queer Cinema)- 20:56 || Guest (Chris Haigy)- 22:46 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:03 To support the show...
Gayish: 283 Queer
June 02, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBHappy Pride!! Love it or hate it, you probably recognize that the word Queer is here to stay. For Pride month we're kicking off an entire month of episodes that have to do with the Q-slur. But that word is not without controversy, and in this surprisingly serious episode we break it all down. In this episode: News- 4:24 || Main Topic (Queer)- 22:53 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:10 On the bonus Patreon segment, how should journalists use the words "dyke" and "fag"? Also, the LGTBQs that...
Gayish: 282 Virtual Reality
May 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBTopics covered on this episode: VPL Research, betacucks, Jesse Williams’ dick, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson sex tape, VR porn, the “plot” of gay VR porn, treatment for gender dysphoria, Metaverse, the pros (and cons) of virtual reality for the LGBTQ+ community, Google’s virtual Pride #PrideForEveryone, World of Warcraft, whether Jamiroquai is the QAnon Shaman, the ethics of fucking virtual likenesses. In this episode: News- 5:13 || Main Topic (Virtual Reality)- 17:51 || Gayest & Straightes...