Why Are You Like This? artwork

Why Are You Like This?

79 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings



"Why Are You Like This?" is a podcast devoted to discovering who we are and why we do what we do. In a world where it’s easier to tweet than to call your mom on the phone, “Why Are You Like This?” aims to bridge the conversation gap. Each week Ryan Andrews (actor/comedian) sits down with a guest to chat about the formative moments in their lives. The moments that made them giggle made them blush, made them cry, and ultimately, made them into who they are. Featuring creatives of all kinds, from Broadway to Brooklyn, "Why Are You Like This?" is sure to make you laugh, make you think, and make you wonder...why AM I like this?


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Episodes

Painting Red Flags Blue with Lydia Meredith

June 27, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 65.6 MB

This week I am FREAKING out because we have our first Survivor contestant on the pod, Lydia Meredith!! Lydia and I talk about music festivals, Survivor, the importance of rest, Lea Michele, Literacy, and more! IF YOU LIKE THE PODCAST PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Lydia: @lydia_meredith Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Backhanded Compliments with Gerardo Pelati

June 20, 2022 04:54 - 53 minutes - 62.1 MB

This week I am joined by the Washington Heights heartthrob, Gerardo Pelati! Gerardo is a comedian and writer who can be seen performing all around NYC. Gerardo and I talk about powerful white women drinking coffee, Jennifer Lopez, divorce, the casting couch, shoplifting, and more! Follow Gerardo: @thegerardonyc_ Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motorcycle Daddy with Zach Noe Towers

June 12, 2022 16:46 - 49 minutes - 56.8 MB

This week I am joined by the comedian and host of Good Morning, Sodomites, Zach Noe Towers!! we laugh, flirt, giggle, and get vulnerable about gay things, motorcycle culture, Saint Louis, giving up alcohol, credit card scams, and more! Follow Zach: @zachnoetowers Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS IF YOU LOVE THE POD :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It Starts with Paula Abdul with Joey Contreras

June 06, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 53.5 MB

This week I am joined by the effervescent musical theatre writer Joey Contreras! Joey and I spend our time talking about the magic of Britney Jean Spears and the power of TRL and ask the gayest question of all, who is in your Lady Marmalade? *Please take a moment to rate, comment, and review the podcast* Follow Joey: @joeycontreras Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analog Lesbian with Reid Pope

May 23, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MB

This week, Reid Pope is back on the pod to talk about Sara Bareilles, their creative process, analog vs. post-modern lesbianism, Lea Michele vocal supremacy, and more! *Please share this podcast with friends, family, and enemies to help us grow* Follow Reid: @rpopetweets Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yurlikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot Ghost with Gaby Hornig

May 16, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 54.5 MB

This week I am joined by the co-creator of the song of the summer, Gaby Hornig! We talk about comedy, Fantasia, GAY, boys, Destiny's Child, and the song of the summer... HOT GHOST!!!! Please take a moment to share the podcast with a friend, a lover, or a parent to help us grow :) Follow Gaby: @themidnightriffstress Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laughter is Currency with Sas Goldberg

May 09, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 55.9 MB

This week I am joined by the marvelous Sas Goldberg!! Sas is currently starring in my favorite new play Which Way to the Stage playing at MCC Theatre. We talk about everything from Dennis Quaid, to On Your Feet. It is a delightful conversation with one of my new favorite people. :) * PLEASE LIKE COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE * Follow Sas: @sasgoldie Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm a Flounder with Benjamin Rauhala

May 02, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.9 MB

This week I am joined by THE Fairy Godfairy, Benjamin Rauhala! We talk about Disney Princess- The Concert, working with your idols, BEING GAYYYYYYYYY, our favorite ladies of pop, and more!! *Please share this episode of socials to help us grow* Follow Benjamin: @brauhala Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horse Girls with Victor Carlesi

April 25, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 61 MB

This week I am joined by my favorite model/singer-turned comedian, Victor Carlesi! In between giggles, we talk about, horse girls, cassette tapes, sister nuns, Euphoria, and more!!! *Please share on social media* Follow Victor: @victorcarlesi Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow The Pod: @yrulithispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Change Your Mindset with Sean Doherty

April 18, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 56.4 MB

Everyone's favorite gay Irishman is back! Sean and I talk about sex, GAY SEX, Stans, new music, the theatre industry, and more! This is best friend chaos at its best. *Please take a moment to rate, comment, and subscribe* Follow Sean: @seandoherty Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fanfiction is a Gateway Drug with Joel Kim Booster

April 11, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MB

This week I am joined by the legendary comedian, Joel Kim Booster! We reminisce about college, musical theatre, dirty fanfiction, the Gilmore Girls, and of course chat about his upcoming film Fire Island (Hulu). Follow Joel: @ihatejoelkim Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Audacity of a Homosexual with Kevin Patrick Martin

April 03, 2022 17:54 - 57 minutes - 67 MB

This week I am joined by the sultry Kevin Patrick Martin (Jersey Boys)! We talk about gay hobbies, Cheesecake Factory, wedding planning, ballet butts, and more! * TELL YOUR FRIENDS IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW * Follow Kevin: @kevinpatrickmartin Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Message From Ryan

March 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.85 MB

Hey listeners!!! Thank you so much for following the pod. Could you do me a favor and share the podcast with all of your friends? "Why Are You Like This?: is ready to take over the world and we need your help to do that :) * PLEASE LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE ON THE STREAMING PLATFORM OF YOUR CHOICE* And follow the pod at @yrulikethispod on Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Book Club with David Mack

March 21, 2022 13:19 - 47 minutes - 55.2 MB

This week I am joined by journalist, David Mack (Buzzfeed)! Join us as we define gay Twitter, talk about gay representation, share the books that inspired us, celebrate our body image, and more! ** PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LEAVE A REVIEW** Follow David: @davidmackau Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King of Interviews with Cameron Scheetz

March 14, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MB

This week I am joined by the interview king himself, Cameron Scheetz! Cameron and I talk about avoiding the parental sex talk, the power of Mad Men, the secrets of Family Video, Sex store lighting and so much more!!! **PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LEAVE A REVIEW* Follow Cameron: @cameronscheetz Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bike to the Gig with Julie J

March 07, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MB

This week I am joined by the magnificent, Julie J! Julie is FULL of wisdom about creativity, queer expression, nightlife, Citibike, and more!!! We laugh, we cry, we kiss and we hug all in one magical episode. *PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO LEAVE A REVIEW TO HELP US GROW THE POD* Follow Julie J: @juliej.nyc Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Your Toxic Trait? with Brian Russell Carey

February 28, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 49.5 MB

This week I am joined by the handsome, talented, actor, musician, creative director, and goofball, Brian Russell Carey!!! We talk about The Real Housewives, Mormonism, the concept of supportive parents, basketball and so much more! *Please share this episode on socials to help us grow* Follow Brian: @brianrcarey Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sober Hotties with Veronica Garza

February 21, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 51.6 MB

Two Ladybirds walk into a bar... This week's guest is the hilarious Veronica Garza!! We talk about being cute in the workplace, giving up vices, height discourse and so much more!!! **PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW** Follow Veronica: @veros_broke Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod **PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paging Dr. Ball-Change with Kiki Ball-Change

February 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

This week I am joined by the QUEEN of my heart, Kiki Ball-Change!! Get ready to fall in love as we talk about creativity, being empaths, the art of being stupid and so much more!!! *** IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW *** Follow Kiki: @kikiballchange Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gay Giggles with Josh Lamon

February 07, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 55.1 MB

Did you miss us? We are back with the hilarious, Josh Lamon (The Prom, Finding Neverland, Groundhog Day, Hair)!!! We talk about Josh's life from San Diego to Philly to NYC, using comedy to overcome trauma, child actors and so much more!!! *IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW!!* Follow Josh: @JoshLamon Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @YRULikeThisPod Feel free to rate, comment and subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version)-evermore

January 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album by album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. This is evermore. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @se...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version)- folklore

January 10, 2022 06:03 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album by album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. This is folklore. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @se...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version)- Folklore

January 10, 2022 06:03 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album by album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. This is folklore. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @se...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version)-Lover

January 06, 2022 05:46 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album by album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. This is lover. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @seand...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version) -reputation

December 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album by album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. This is reputation. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version) -1989

December 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album by album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. This is 1989. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @seando...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version) -Red

December 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album by album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. This is Red. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @seandoh...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version)- Speak Now

December 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album by album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. This is Speak Now. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @s...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version) -Fearless

December 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album to album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. This is Fearless. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @se...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version)

December 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album to album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. This is Fearless. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @se...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version)

December 06, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album to album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @seandoherty Follow ...

Why Are You Like This? (Taylor's Version)- Self Titled

December 06, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MB

Tis' the Damn Season listeners! Ever wonder why Taylor Swift is the way she is? Me too. This holiday season join myself and friend of the pod, Sean Doherty, as we become the most popular investigative podcast since Serial. Starting from the very beginning, we will go album to album to answer the question, "Taylor Swift, why are you like this?" 9 albums, 9 episodes, countless laughs. *IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW* Follow Sean: @seandoherty Follow ...

I Know I'm A Strange Girl with Charissa Hogeland

November 29, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 68 MB

Wrapping up our 2021 regularly scheduled programing is Broadway's Charissa Hogeland (Frozen, Heathers)! We talk about EVERYTHING: dinosaurs, jealousy, living in your car, Charissa's hot husband, being yourself, and so much more!! *If you are liking the show please share on social media to help us grow* Follow Charissa: @charissahogeland Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horny Circles of Hell with Justin Randall

November 22, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 55.1 MB

This week I am joined by everyone's favorite horny comedian, Justin Randall! We talk about the importance of questioning everything around you, KOHLS cash, which app is the best for sex, high school musical theatre and so much more! *** IF YOU LIKE THE POD PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW*** Follow Justin: @imjustinrandall Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Too, Played the French Horn with Dylan Adler

November 15, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MB

Two former french horn players walk into a bar... This week we have comedian and Lin Manuel Miranda illusionist, Dylan Adler! Dylan and I laugh about being former band kids, celebrity OnlyFans, Wicked casting and find out we've been parent trapped!!!! ** IF YOU LIKE THE POD PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW** Follow Dylan: @dylanadler6 Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Too, Played the French Horn

November 15, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MB

Two former french horn players walk into a bar... This week we have comedian and Lin Manuel Miranda illusionist, Dylan Adler! Dylan and I laugh about being former band kids, celebrity OnlyFans, Wicked casting and find out we've been parent trapped!!!! ** IF YOU LIKE THE POD PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP US GROW** Follow Dylan: @dylanadler6 Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Revive American Idiot with Kelly McIntyre

November 08, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 60.6 MB

Please welcome to the mic, my favorite Broadway rockstar, Kelly McIntyre!!! If you are looking for some intimate musings on being an artist in 2021 this episode is for you! We talk about the creative process, the subtle art of not giving a fuck, Miley Cyrus and so much more!!!!! *PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO GIVE US A FIVE STAR RATING AND HELP US GROW* Follow Kelly: @kellymcintyre22 Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

That's What You Missed On Glee with Vincent Ward

November 01, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 63.6 MB

Fresh off the debut of his new hit comedy show, External Validation, it's Vincent Ward!!!! We talk about Glee, we talk about boys, we talk about Zendaya and most importantly we viciously compliment each other for an entire hour. ** PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO GIVE US A FIVE STAR RATING AND HELP US GROW** Follow Vincent: @Vward98 Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10am Breakfast with Jamie Shriner

October 25, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MB

This week we have Chicago writer, comedian and actress Jamie Shriner on the pod! Jamie and I chat about witchcraft, middle child syndrome, making straight people laugh, and what happens when the life of the party stops drinking? Come laugh with us! *PLEASE LEAVE A 5 STAR RATING I BEG OF YOU* Follow Jamie: @jamieshrinerbiddle Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It All Comes Back to Lippa with Chris Murphy

October 18, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 64.6 MB

This week we have Anna Wintour's favorite writer, Chris Murphy on the pod!!! Get ready for a JOURNEY through culture. We talk about The Tonys, hot celebrity boyfriends, theatre camp, Mary Cosby, boarding school, being gay bullies and much more! *** If you are enjoying the podcast please take a moment to give us a five star rating and help us grow *** Follow Chris: @christress Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Pop Punk Elphaba with Sentimental Men

October 11, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 59 MB

It's nice to see them isn't it? This week I am joined by THE Sentimental Men, Quincy Brown and Kevin Bianchi! Of course we talk all things Wicked from bootlegs to the similarities between myself and Stephanie J. Block. We also talk about following our passions, living in NYC with purpose, Mormons, and answer Kevin's favorite interview question, what is your favorite musical? Follow Quincy Follow Kevin Follow Sentimental Men Follow Ryan Follow Why Are You Like This? Don't forget to rate...

LeFou Me Twice with Rocky Paterra

October 04, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 55.1 MB

This week I am joined by the international TikTok star, Rocky Paterra!!!! We chat about his hilarious actor parodies, giving yourself grace as you grow, sexy Halloween costumes and so much more!!! *PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO GIVE US A FIVE STAR RATING AND HELP OUR SHOW GROW* Follow Rocky on Instagram: @rockypaterra Follow Ryan on Twitter: @rtayrews Follow the pod on Instagram: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'd Rather Be Funny (RE-RELEASE) with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer

September 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

*This is a re-release of an iconic episode of Why Are You Like This?* This week I am joined by the LEGENDARY Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer. If you're an artist looking for a little pick me up or a super fan of Legally Blonde the Musical, this one's for you! We talk about changing careers, the magic of Funny Girl, dating your neighbors and so much more!!! Follow Leslie on Instagram: @lesliekritzer Follow Ryan on Twitter/Instagram: @rtayrews Follow the Pod on Instagram: @yrulikethispod If you...

Desperately Seeking Attention with Gabe González

September 20, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 65.6 MB

This week's guest is notable writer, comedian and homosexual... GABE GONZÁLEZ!!!!! Prepare yourself to fall in love, as Gabe and I talk about gay kissing, the movie Cars, feral chickens and more!!!! **PLEASE LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE** Follow Gabe: @gaybonez Follow Ryan: @rtayrews Follow the Pod: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tall Poppy Syndrome with Adam Moussa

September 13, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 63.6 MB

This week I am joined by famed internet menace, Adam Moussa (Eater)!! Two hot gay men sit down to chat about their love of cooking, being into musical theatre before the dawning of streaming music, going viral and our body issues!!!! It was such a treat to chat with Adam and I hope y'all enjoy our conversation as much as I did :) As always, if you like the show, tell your friends!!!!!!! Follow Adam on Twitter: @adamjmoussa Follow Ryan on Twitter: @rtayrews Follow the pod on Instagram; @y...

Terrible Gay Men with Nathan Pearson

September 06, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

This week I am joined by the host of Secure the Gag, Nathan Pearson!!! We talk about Nathan's life as a child actor, being bold with your comedy, gay weddings and Schmigadoon! *If you are enjoying "Why Are You Like This?" please comment, like, subscribe, tell your friends, post on the internet, write a love letter to a stranger about us*  Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathankpearson Follow Ryan on all socials: @rtayrews Follow Secure the Gag on Instagram: @securethegag Follow Why Are You...

Unapologetically Earnest with James Kennedy

August 30, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

This week we have my biggest crush on the pod, writer and composer, James Kennedy!!!! We talk about the magic of being earnest, the beautiful dynamics of queer friendship and I reveal my homophobic past. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends! This is a labor of love and every share helps :) Follow James on Twitter: @jamesholod Follow Ryan on Twitter:  @rtayrews Follow the Pod on Instagram: @yrulikethispod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make ...

Unapologetically Earnest with James Kennedy

August 30, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

This week we have my biggest crush on the pod, writer and composer, James Kennedy!!!! We talk about the magic of being earnest, the beautiful dynamics of queer friendship and I reveal my homophobic past. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends! This is a labor of love and every share helps :) Follow James on Twitter: @jamesholod Follow Ryan on Twitter: @rtayrews Follow the Pod on Instagram: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Maude Latour Famous? with Zach Schiffman

August 23, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

I hope you have your giggles ready for this week's guest! Zach is a writer, comedian and Swiftie. We laugh about Chicago improv, The Jimmy Awards, the tackiest woman in America, and ask the important question, is Maude Latour famous? ** IF YOU LIKE THE POD PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS** Follow Zach on twitter: @schlife Follow Ryan on twitter: @rtayrews Follow the pod on instagram: @yrulikethispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, it's Me with Casey Mink

August 16, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

Put on your Birkenstocks, we've got TWO Oregonians on the pod this week! Casey Mink is a writer and editor at Backstage who has been featured in almost every important publication ever! Of course we take a deep dive in the most important theatrical events of our lifetime. We talk about Smash, If/Then and Bright Star: the musical. We also talk about The Girls Next Door, Portland being the new Brooklyn and much more!!! *PLEASE LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS* Follow Casey on T...

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