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June 20, 2023

62. Let Go of Your Religious Trauma (with Eric Feltes)

Many gay men were taught that religion and sexuality are at odds with one another; either you're too gay to be religious, or you're too religious to be gay. As a result, we may have experienced religious trauma, leaving us feeling alone within our faith and the LGBGTQ+ community.

In this episode, Eric Feltes, actor, writer, and life coach, joins us to discuss his spiritual journey, balancing sexuality and faith, and how gay men can overcome their religious trauma to live th…

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June 13, 2023

61. The Pulse Nightclub Shooting

During the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12, 2016, a gunman entered Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and opened fire on the crowd, who was celebrating Latin Night. After more than three hours of terror, 49 lives were lost and 53 additional people were wounded.

In today’s episode, we’re taking a look at the history of Pulse, the events of June 12, 2016, and the response to the shooting.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/61-the-pulse-nightclub-sho…

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June 6, 2023

60. Is 30 Gay Death?

Stereotypical gay culture has idolized youth, beauty, and sex, which has resulted in the concept of Gay Death, the all-too-popular myth that gay men have aged beyond attractiveness once they turn 30.

In this episode, we’re discussing why gay men fear growing older, the concept of internalized gay ageism and its negative impacts on our mental health, and how we can embrace our age.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/60-is-30-gay-death/id1619338054?i=1000615…

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May 30, 2023

59. Say Bye Bye Bye to Bi Erasure (with Sam McClain)

Despite the letter B in LGBTQ+, many people, both within and outside of the community, tend to discount the experiences of bisexual people. This ignorance has resulted in bi-erasure, a pervasive problem in which the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality is questioned or denied outright.

In this episode, my friend, Sam McClain, joins us to discuss her experiences as a bisexual woman, common misconceptions, and how we can end bi-erasure.

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May 23, 2023

58. Gay Icons: Our Friend, Dorothy

Previously, we discussed our iconic pop queens and how their songs typically fit into distinct categories that hit an emotional button that appeals to gay men.

In this episode, we continue our Gay Icons series with none other than… Judy Garland. Known as the World’s Greatest Entertainer, Judy is remembered for her vaudeville roots, iconic camp performances, and personal struggles, which mirrored those of her gay audience.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…

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