Stay ConnectedFeatured 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.
Copyright: © Copyright 2021 Gayish Media, LLC
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 episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Hookers and thighs, it’s 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.
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-provoking questions about conversion therapy. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
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.
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.
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.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
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.
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.
Jorge Valencia, the Executive Director and CEO of Point 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 support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
We’re 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.
To celebrate our 400th episode, we livestreamed our Q&A episode, and we were joined by Fucking Dan and our producer Derek. It’s 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.
You mean I’ve 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 girlfriend’s thoughts on being gay-for-pay. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
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 didn’t 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.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s like marriage, but it’s gay! Where did gay marriage come from? What are the easiest examples? How many people are in one? Are lesbians bad at it?
In this episode: News- 3:02 || Main Topic (Gay Marriage)- 14:26 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:22
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares the top reasons gay marriage shouldn’t be legal. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Why do we have the term bi-curious? Does it kill the bisexual cat? Mike and Kyle talk etymology, gayta, and bi erasure in this episode about bi-curiousity.
In this episode: News- 3:53 || Main Topic (Bi-curious)- 14:42 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:10
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle do an Ask Reddit segment to learn more about bisexual people’s view of the term bi-curious. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
It’s hard to date as a queer woman, so why do they move in so quickly? Shana and Kris from the Bad Queers podcast join us to talk about the lesbian stereotype of U-Hauling.
In this episode: News- 1:37 || Main Topic (U-Haul)- 12:32 || Guests (Bad Queers)- 18:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 54:24
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Derek talk about tips on moving in together. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
What’s a gold star gay? How many gays are actually gold star gays? How does performative disgust play into it? Mike and Kyle talk about why you should try to give up the whole gold star gay joke.
In this episode: News- 4:19 || Main Topic (Gold Star Gay)- 15:55 || Gayest & Straightest- 54:25
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk about gold star lesbians. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Like Kelis said, let’s get it on in public!
In this episode: News- 5:06 || Main Topic (Public Sex)- 12:44 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:27
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle reads a list of reasons you should try public sex. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Yeehaw, y’all. Let’s get country! Mike and Kyle talk about the Sweet Violet Boys, Lavender Country, k.d. lang, Beyoncé, Wilma Burgess, Orville Peck, Steve Grand, and more.
In this episode: News- 4:08 || Main Topic (Country Music)- 16:40 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:27
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares 20 country stars that are LGBTQ+ allies. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Whatcha got underneath that kilt? Mike and Kyle take a peek at kilts, their history, and whether or not they’re gay.
In this episode: News- 2:04 || Main Topic (Kilts)- 12:20 || Gayest & Straightest- 52:16
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares with Mike ten secret kilt facts. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
We otter have a good time with this episode! What exactly is an otter? Like a good top, Mike and Kyle try to get to the bottom of otters.
In this episode: News- 2:50 || Main Topic (Otters)- 13:04 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:34
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle interview producer and self-described otter Derek about his otterdom. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Hola todos! In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Mike and Kyle talk about the LGBT history of Mexico, the acceptance of LBGT people, the number 41, and machismo.
In this episode: News- 6:43 || Main Topic (Mexico)- 17:55 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:58
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle reads a letter from a student about what it’s like to grow up in Mexico. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Stan Zimmerman, who has written for the Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Roseanne, and the Brady Bunch, joins us to talk about his memoir, “The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore.”
In this episode: News- 4:41 || Main Topic (Memoirs)- 13:51 || Guest (Stan Zimmerman)- 15:27 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:37
Find out more about Stan by visiting his website, zimmermanstan.com or follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zimmermanstan/.
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk more about Golden Girls and writing their own book. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Always be prepared… for a great episode about gay stereotypes!
In this episode: News- 1:03 || Main Topic (Boy Scouts)- 13:43 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:22
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares some (mostly) good tips from the Boy Scouts on coming out. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Is Playboy toxic or revolutionary? Did Hugh Hefner promote unhealthy images of women or did he break down sexual barriers? And what’s gay about Playboy?
In this episode: News- 1:04 || Main Topic (Playboy)- 9:22 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:15
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares one more piece of gayta about men’s experience reading Playboy. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
In celebration of our seventh birthday, Mike and Kyle talk about gay things related to seven. Plus, announcements, gifts, and lots of news!
In this episode: News- 4:45 || Main Topic (Seven)- 16:50 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:18:26
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike reads a couple stories to Kyle and Kyle talks about more seven-related gayta he didn’t get a chance to share on the main episode. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Felix Palafox, makeup expert and owner of Adonis Arcana, joins Mike and Kyle to talk about the stereotypes of makeup and men’s makeup.
In this episode: News- 3:21 || Main Topic (Makeup)- 15:15 || Guest (Felix Palafox)- 28:57 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:04:31
Learn more about Adonis Arcana at https://www.adonisarcana.com/, on Instagram at https://instagram.com/adonis_arcana or on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@adonis_arcana.
On the Patreon bonus segment, Felix helps Mike and Kyle do their makeup! If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
In honor of X-Men ’97, Mike and Kyle talk about the superheroes (and villains) themselves. We cover their history, the Comic Code Authority, the Legacy Virus, Northstar, Mystique, and Goldballs, all to try to come to the conclusion of whether the X-Men are gay.
In this episode: News- 1:02 || Main Topic (X-Men)- 11:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:11
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk about more queer X-Men. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Booty call. Fuck buddy. Situationship. There are lots of ways we describe the people we hook up with. Mike and Kyle talk about friends with benefits (FWBs), including what it means, where the term came from, gayta, and some famous FWBs from history.
In this episode: News- 1:57 || Main Topic (FWB)- 11:15 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:41
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares the sociosexual orientation inventory test, used in actual psychological research. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Mike and Kyle slurp up the delicious topic of mukbang.
In this episode: News- 1:35 || Main Topic (Mukbang)- 13:19 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:41
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about the online drama between three of the most popular mukbangers. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
I got 99 problems and a penis is one. Davey Wavey joins us once again to talk about erectile disappointment, how porn stars stay hard, and more.
In this episode: News- 4:31 || Main Topic (Penis Problems)- 15:36 || Guest (Davey Wavey)- 18:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:46
Check out the next evolution of gay porn at himeros.tv (NSFW).
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares with Mike 10 other penis problems you should be on the lookout for. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Let’s get heavy and talk about internalized homophobia. What are the types of internalized homophobia? Who has it? How does it affect us? Mike and Kyle get deep on the shame and self-hatred that comes along with being gay.
In this episode: News- 4:54 || Main Topic (Internalized Homophobia)- 16:18 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:18:21
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike administers the homophobia quiz to Kyle. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Gaymes, gaymes, gaymes!
In this episode: News- 4:42 || Main Topic (Board Games)- 15:25 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:08
On the Patreon bonus segment, we jump into heated Reddit debate about gay board games. Plus, Mike and Kyle play some Homogenius. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
It’s almost time for The Big Game! Are you ready for some football or nah?
In this episode: News- 6:37 || Main Topic (Super Bowl)- 19:08 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:12
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike ranks the gayest Super Bowl halftime shows. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Put on your merkins because it’s time to talk about pubic hair! Mike and Kyle get deep into the pubes while talking about lice, pubarche, literature, gayta, trimming, full bush, pheromones, and plenty more.
In this episode: News- 1:56 || Main Topic (Pubic Hair)- 13:18 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:43
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about a man whose life was particularly impacted by pubes. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
We’re not talking about Smallhand this episode. We’re talking Bigfoot. In this episode, Mike and Kyle try to uncover whether Sasquatch is a little bit gay.
In this episode: News- 2:13 || Main Topic (Bigfoot)- 10:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:13
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike reads a story about the Bigfoot Wookums and true(?) love. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Is podcasting verbal exhibitionism? Mike and Kyle show off publicly by talking about exhibitionism. We cover where it started, when it becomes a disorder, and the different types of exhibitionism.
In this episode: News- 5:07 || Main Topic (Exhibitionism)- 16:17 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:00
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about the wild man known as John Wilmot, the Second Earl of Rochester, who might have had sex with a sun dial. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Does your vote matter? Brian Derrick, Founder and CEO of Oath, joins us to talk about the optimistic side of politics and voting.
In this episode: News- 1:16 || Main Topic (Voting)- 8:48 || Guest (Brian Derrick)- 15:19 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:36
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about that time he ran for office in Washington. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Follow Brian Derrick on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brianderrick_/). Visit Oath at oath.vote, and follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oath.vote/).
Happy 2024! Mike and Kyle resolve to talk resolutions as they figure out where resolutions came from and share some of their own.
In this episode: News- 1:48 || Main Topic (Resolutions)- 9:29 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:39
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares tips on making New Years resolutions. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Host or travel?
In this episode: Dickbag Fuckface Asshole Award- 1:09 || Main Topic (Hosting)- 10:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 48:34
If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Santa’s elves. Tolkien’s elves. Video game elves. D&D elves. Germanic elves. Mike and Kyle talk about all the elves and whether they’re gay.
In this episode: News- 2:48 || Main Topic (Elves)- 14:38 || Gayest & Straightest- 55:42
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk about the silly rules to elf on a shelf. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
You goon, bro?
In this episode: News- 2:48 || Main Topic (Gooning)- 11:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:46
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk about solosexuals and how they relate to gooning. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Gay best friends. They’re fabulous, funny, catty, and nonsexual. Where did they come from? Are they helpful or hurtful? And are we finally done with this tired trope?
In this episode: News- 5:08 || Main Topic (Gay Best Friend)- 14:39 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:21
On the Patreon bonus segment, we talk about stories from the internet about gay best friends. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Should gay and bi men get pap smears? We break down where pap smears came from, doctors’ advice on anal pap smears, and why they’re controversial.
In this episode: News- 2:46 || Main Topic (Pap Smears)- 12:25 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:19
On the Patreon bonus segment, we talk about some analogies for what it’s like to get a pap smear. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
If I knew you were comin’, I’d have… made an episode about baking! Mike and Kyle talk about why baking is so gay, including the history, the Great British Baking Show, the best local bakeries, and quotes from people in the industry.
In this episode: News- 5:39 || Main Topic (Baking)- 17:22 || Gayest & Straightest- 59:49
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk about which baked goods ChatGPT suggests for famous queer celebrities. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Is tea just gay coffee? Who drinks it the most? Where did tea dances come from? Mike and Kyle spill the tea on tea.
In this episode: News- 4:56 || Main Topic (Tea)- 15:46 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:25
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike tells Kyle about the health benefits of tea. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Let’s go to the mall today! Or not, because this episode is all about why we hate shopping.
In this episode: News- 3:22 || Main Topic (Shopping)- 15:40 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:53
On the Patreon bonus segment, we read what an internet forum says about whether shopping is gay. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Who is yoga for? Yoga expert Jessamyn Stanley joins us to share the stereotypes of yoga, her journey with yoga, polyamory, weed, nudity, and more.
In this episode: News- 4:43 || Main Topic (Yoga)- 14:58 || Guest (Jessamyn Stanley)- 18:44 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:26
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk about yoga poses that will make you better at sex. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Why are werewolves so gay? Is it because they’re throbbing, shirtless, hairy men fighting for dominance? Well, yeah.
In this episode: News- 2:22 || Main Topic (Werewolves)- 14:25 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:51
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike gives Kyle the werewolf name quiz. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Mike and Kyle get into leather. Literally. Guest Woodja Flanigan joins us during our Houston live show to help explain the intricacies of the leather community.
In this episode: News- 9:00 || Main Topic (Leather)- 15:12 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:02
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares with Mike info about San Francisco’s Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Do Jeeps give masc4masc energy, or are they a gay stereotype? Mike shares with Kyle why his Jeep Wrangler is the love of his life.
In this episode: News- 1:46 || Main Topic (Jeeps)- 12:54 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:25
Come see us live in Houston! Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
Want to support the show and what we create? Join our Patreon for as little as $2/mo and get ad-free episodes a day early. Visit www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast for all the details.
See the full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-355-jeeps/
What’s up Bayou City! It’s Space City’s time to shine when Mike and Kyle talk about the 713 in a very obvious ploy to sell live show tickets. See you at the show, H-Town!
In this episode: News- 4:52 || Main Topic (Houston)- 17:24 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:51
Come see us live in Houston! Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares Houston's performance on HRC's LGBT friendly city rankings. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
See the full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-354-houston/
Why are they called circuit parties? Where did they come from? Why do people attend? Mike and Kyle talk about whether there stereotypes of circuit parties are true.
In this episode: News- 1:41 || Main Topic (Circuit Parties)- 15:51 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:28
Come see us live in Houston! Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, we revisit Gays Over Covid to see if time has given us any new insight on their circuit parties. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
See full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-353-circuit-parties/
Does Kylie Minogue deserve her gay icon status? From Pride48’s final livestreaming weekend, Mike and Kyle talk about the worldwide pop sensation herself, Kylie (Minogue, not Jenner).
In this episode: Main Topic (Kylie Minogue)- 4:54 || Gayest & Straightest- 53:03
Come see us live in Houston! Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike share more LGBTQ firsts from soap operas around the world. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
See full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-352-kylie-minogue/
Mike and Kyle talk about fingering tips, why giving the finger is gay, gay finger sizes, and whether fingering qualifies as sex.
In this episode: News- 9:01 || Main Topic (Fingering)- 15:53 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:03
Come see us live in Houston! Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares more about the (misunderstood) history of The Black Cat in LA. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-351-fingering-live-in-los-angeles/
Per tradition, Mike and Kyle A listener Qs.
In this episode: News- 3:08 || Main Topic (Q&A)- 12:29 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:19
Come see us live in Houston! Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, we A even 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.
What are neopronouns? Are they actually “neo”? Or are they werewolves? Mike and Kyle talk about words that take the place of nouns.
In this episode: News- 3:38 || Main Topic (Neopronouns)- 18:39 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:43
Come see us live in Houston! Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, we talk about nounself pronouns, a specific type of neopronoun you may not have heard of before. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Are you the Best Little Boy in the World? Mike and Kyle talk about why they want gay boys to achieve less in school.
In this episode: News- 3:25 || Main Topic (Overachieving)- 16:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:19
Come see us live in LA and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk about overachievers in the sciences. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Finger your balls gently, because Mike and Kyle are trying to get to the bottom (and the top) of whether bowling is gay or straight.
In this episode: News- 2:59 || Main Topic (Bowling)- 15:21 || Gayest & Straightest- 53:31
Come see us live in LA and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares ways to figure out if someone is gay. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Little boys are supposed to be obsessed with dinosaurs, but we’re not. So, we bring on an expert to share more about dinosaurs, fossils, and thirst traps.
In this episode: News- 4:42 || Main Topic (Dinosaurs)- 14:20 || Guest (Fossil Daddy)- 20:56 || Gayest & Straightest- 55:39
Follow Fossil Daddy on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fossildaddy/) or on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fossildaddy).
Come see us live in LA and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, we’ll talk about the Republican theory that dinosaurs are extinct because they were gay. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Our favorite topic! We talk about the evolution of boners, the length of boners, types of boners, and whether 10 inch boners exist.
In this episode: News- 6:16 || Main Topic (Boners)- 12:46 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:13
Come see us live in San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
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Guncles. No, it’s not gunky ankles. It’s gay uncles! Mike and Kyle talk famous guncles, guncles throughout history, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey’s guncles, and the gay uncle theory.
In this episode: News- 3:21 || Main Topic (Guncles)- 14:51 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:05
Come see us live in Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle covers more of the stereotypes of what it means to be a guncle. Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Mike and Kyle talk about the word that’s in no way a slur: cisgender.
In this episode: News- 8:12 || Main Topic (Cisgender)- 18:25 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:41
Come see us live in Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, we talk about cisgender gayta, personal experiences, and more. Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Guest co-host Chris Haigy from the We Read Movies podcast joins Kyle to talk about being single, dating yourself, soul mates, and Donna Meagle from Parks & Recreation.
In this episode: News-2:49 || Main Topic (Single)-18:16 || Gayest & Straightest-1:15:59
Find Chris on the We Read Movies podcast or @lighterfandago on Instagram, Twitter, Blue Sky, and Threads.
Come see us live in Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares 12 tips on dating to see if we agree or disagree. Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
“We are in this constant fight with something that is very invisible.” Anna DeShawn from the Queer News podcast joins us to talk about the complex state of queer news today.
In this episode: News-4:33 || Main Topic (Queer News)-12:27 || Guest (Anna DeShawn)-14:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:12
Come see us live in Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle interviews Mike about his process of finding and sharing queer news stories while also trying to stay sane and healthy. Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
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In our joint Seattle live show with Derek and Romaine, we talk about 80085! Why do gay men love boobs? What do boobs feel like? Why did Kyle bite one? We explore these and other feel-good boob-related topics live during Seattle Pride.
In this episode: Main Topic (Boobs)- 6:27 || Gayest & Straightest- 53:48
Come see us live in Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
Get bent with Mike and Kyle as they talk about the origins of the term ‘heteroflexible’, the difference between identity and behavior, bisexual stereotypes, and why people identify as heteroflexible.
In this episode: News- 3:04 || Main Topic (Heteroflexible)- 14:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:12
Come see us live in Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for tour dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, are Mike and Kyle actually homoflexible? We explore the label together and (try to) better understand our identities. Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-339-heteroflexible/
Two of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Rev. Sister Christiana Metroform and Sister Daya Reckoning, join us to talk about who the Sisters are, whether they’re mocking religion, and their feelings about the LA Dodgers controversy. Learn more about the local Seattle chapter at theabbey.org.
Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews, gay married priest and father of two, joins us to explain the importance of the Bible, what it says about gay stuff, religious fundamentalists, and shrimp rules.
In this episode: News- 2:28 || Main Topic (The Bible)- 14:07 || Guest (Joseph Peters-Mathews)- 19:25 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:06
If you want to see us live, tickets are still available for our stops in Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, we talk about gayta for gay and trans acceptance among Christians. Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
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Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-337-the-bible-w-joseph-peters-mathews/.
On the first stop of our 6-city tour, Mike and Kyle cruise the topic of bathhouses live from The Spot in New York City. We cover bathhouse etiquette, the history of bathhouses, bathhouse gayta, priests in bathhouses, and bathhouse closures during AIDS.
In this episode: News- 6:08 || Main Topic (Bathhouses)- 12:55 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:55
If you want to see us live, tickets are still available for our stops in Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for dates, details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike tells us more church bathhouse stories, and Kyle shares the gay/bi community attachment scale. Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-336-bathhouses-live-in-new-york-city/.
Wrap up your heart. Wrap up your dick. Mike and Kyle talk about the etymology, the history, the gayta, the tips, and the tricks of using condoms. You scumbag.
In this episode: News- 1:47 || Main Topic (Condoms)- 18:30 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:21:19
Tickets for our 6th anniversary live show mini-tour are available NOW for NYC, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, we talk about what went wrong with the spray-on condom contraption (besides the obvious). Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-335-condoms/
NYC has been gayer for longer than you realize. Then again, it’s not as gay as you’d expect. We cover George Chauncey, Liza Minnelli, Greenwich Village, sip-ins, and myths about gay New York.
In this episode: News- 1:39 || Main Topic (New York City)- 17:07 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:20
Tickets for our 6th anniversary live show mini-tour are available NOW for NYC, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and Houston. Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike explains the sordid tale of how the Statue of Liberty might be a drag queen???? Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-336-bathhouses-live-in-new-york-city/
Masking and code-switching are extra burdens placed on minoritized communities, including queer, Black, brown, and disabled communities, to fit in with the expectations of a straight, white, neurotypical society. The aunties from the podcast Minoritea Report join us to talk about their experiences.
In this episode: News- 1:52 || Main Topic (Masking)- 14:53 || Guests (Minoritea Report)- 24:10 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:14:31
We love Minoritea Report! You can find their podcast, follow them on socials, and get merch here: https://linktr.ee/MinoriteaReport.
Tickets for our 6th anniversary live show mini-tour are on pre-sale NOW (except NYC, where tickets are regular price). Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, we play a fun game of XXX with Minoritea Report and answer some dirty questions. Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-333-masking-w-minoritea-report/
Mike and Kyle talk about ketamine’s use as an anesthetic, as a recreational drug, and as a treatment for depression. Plus, Azealia Banks?!
In this episode: News- 2:57 || Main Topic (Ketamine)- 19:00 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:15
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!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about k-holes, plus loads more on ketamine we didn’t get to on the main episode. Join Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-332-ketamine/
Homophobes 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 getting ad-free episodes a day early, weekly bonus segments, monthly bonus episodes, and lots more! See all the cool perks at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-331-bestiality/
Ezra 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 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!
The next Patreon happy hour is on May 3 @ 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern. Anyone at any level of support is welcome, so join today at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-330-transgender-ii-w-ezra-michel/
Bro. 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.
On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, we ask each other questions from the internet you should ask your friends while high Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-329-420/
In 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 Patreon segment, we talk about why farming apps like Stardew Valley are addictive and whether they’re targeted to gay people. Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-328-farming/
Happy 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 at www.gayishpodcast.com/live.
On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, Mike and Kyle reminisce together on our 6 loooong years of doing this show. Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-327-666/
Assholes. 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.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-326-assholes-live-from-treefort-in-boise/
He’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 other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-325-gay-leagues/
Turns 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 our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-324-whiskey/.
In 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
Wheeeee! 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 the show by joining at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-322-roller-coasters/.
Rachael 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 lots of great perks and support the show by joining at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
To learn more about JQY:
Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-321-queer-jews-w-rachael-fried/.
Let’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 missed our live appearance on the Two Bad Tourists' show, you can listen to the episode on their podcast feed, available at https://linktr.ee/queertravelchat.
Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-320-astrology/.
How 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 soon. You can get more from the Two Bad Tourists at their website (https://twobadtourists.com/), and listen to their podcast at https://linktr.ee/queertravelchat.
Check out our appearance Queers in Your Ears wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e5-gay-stereotypes-with-gayish-podcast/id1541783292?i=1000597806428.
On the 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.
We 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 about ghosting and being ghosted. See all the benefits of Patreon at www.patreon.com/GayishPodcast.
This 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 all levels can join our Patreon Happy Hours (the next one is Feb. 1!), get ad-free episodes, and hear episodes 1 day early. Visit https://www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast for all the details.
When 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:
Join Patreon to get lots of great perks. All levels can join our Patreon Happy Hours (the next one is Feb. 1!), get ad-free episodes, and hear episodes 1 day early. Visit www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast for all the details.
Mike 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 joining Patreon at any level at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
The 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:
On the bonus segment, Mike talks about a recent obsession of his, conjoined twins Sohna and Mohna Singh. Get ad-free episodes 1 day early by joining Patreon at any level at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Black 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.
Yo 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 famous cheesy bread. Support Gayish by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
More 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/.
As 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, known hot guy, and former(?) gay icon icon David Beckham. Get weekly and monthly bonus content by joining Patreon for $5/mo at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-310-qatar/.
Are 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/.
Capitalism, 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 helps Sarah get deep into some feels. Get bonus segments every Friday and loads more bonus content by joining at the $5+/mo here on Patreon.
Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-308-unemployment-w-sarah-ray/.
Other 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.
Why 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
Topics 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 one is Wednesday, November 2 @ 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern. Zoom info will be posted to Patreon closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you then!
Old 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 as little as $2/mo to get episodes ad-free and a day early at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
What’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 otherkins, which are people who believe they are, at least to some degree, non-human animals. Get bonus segments each week (and a whole lot more!) for just $5/mo at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Mike 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. 11 @ 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1516749878739194.
In the Patreon bonus segment, can Kyle get the Monty Hall problem right? Can you? Support us by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Danny 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 Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 from 7-9pm benefiting The Covenant House (https://www.covenanthousenola.org/).
In the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle go down memory lane talking about the top songs on TRL on their birth months. Bonus segments, episodes, and content available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Mike & 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/gayishpodcast.
Singer/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 Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 @ 2pm Pacific. Event invite: https://fb.me/e/1M1tAez1g. We can’t wait to hang out with you and A your Q’s!
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Guest 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: News- 3:15 || Main Topic (Tantra)- 18:43 || Guest (Joel Benjamin)- 21:31 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:32 On the Patreon bonus segment, Joel Benjamin shows us his deep stroke technique on a dildo. Be sure to check it out, especially if you’re at the video level! Make sure to find and follow our guest Joel Benjamin at (links may be NSFW): PowersOfMan.com Onlyfans.com/powersofman4life Justfor.fans/powersofman Twitter: @powersofman1 IG: @powersofman4life
This 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 Demi Lovato that we had originally planned to be part of the main episode but decided to cut for time. We talk about not just their gender and pronouns, but also some of her outrageous beliefs that will raise your eyebrow. www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast
Singapore 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 designs! gayishpodcast+300@gmail.com
In this episode: News- 5:42 || Main Topic (Singapore)- 17:22 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:16:09
On the bonus segment, Mike explains what sex workers, hot people, and mass murder have to do with Singaporean history. Get access to all our bonus content by joining at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Can 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.
Camping. 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 Pacific Northwest! Get ready by signing up at the $5+/mo. level for this and our entire backlog of bonus segments, episodes, and Momsplainings.
From 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 get bonus segments for $5+/mo. Download bonus content at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast or add the RSS feed to access on your podcatcher of choice.
Gay 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)- 19:46 || Guest (Cade Maddox)- 23:43 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:22 On the bonus Patreon segment, we get time for more questions with Cade Maddox, including more on his calendar shoot, why he’s moving away from OnlyFans, how he feels about the term “sex worker,” whether he gets harassed in public, and what his personal (non-filmed) sex is like. Join at the $5+/mo level for bonus segments every week, plus access to our huge backlog of content, at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Lavender 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 $5+/mo members vote in a Tiebreaker Poll, and this month, we'll be recording a full bonus episode about the winner of that poll, Lambda.
Is 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 Swift feud to learn who started it, if it’s over, and why it’s important for gay icons to fight. Join Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus segments, merch, and more! See the full levels and benefits: www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
We 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 benefits by joining at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Heartstopper. 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.
Mike 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.
Do 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 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern. Full event details at www.facebook.com/events/781558556550145.
In this episode: News- 1:58 || Main Topic (Queer Spaces)- 11:38 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:26:18
On the bonus Patreon segment, learn more about GLAAD’s list of memes and terms that steal our language to try to sow discord within the LGBT community, such as globohomo and clovergender. See all the benefits at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Is 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 & Straightest- 1:26:26
On the bonus Patreon segment, we talk about easter eggs in the new series that pay homage to the old, favorite quotes, and the similarities between QaF and And Just Like That. Support the show for as little as $2/mo., and get lots of great benefits while doing it, at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Chris 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
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Happy 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 didn't make the main episode. Bonus content and other great perks available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Topics 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 & Straightest- 1:24:00
Our first Momsplaining episode with Ma Johnson is coming out later this month, so join at the $5+/mo level to get access! Join at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Left-handed? That’s how daddy rolls. Partially inspired by this tweet, we expand on the apt comparisons between LGBTQ people and left-handedness. Also, are left-handed people more likely to be queer? Are they smarter? Are they more talented? Why does society hate them? We do the right thing by talking left.
(The history of left-handedness chart Kyle refers to early in the episode is in that tweet, if you want the visual.)
In this episode: News- 2:32 || Main Topic (Left-Handedness)- 16:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:16:43
On the bonus Patreon segment, what does jerking off left-handed mean? Bonus content and other great perks available at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Most of us had to learn about gay sex alone, without anyone’s help. Dave Quantic from the podcast Fruitbowl joins us to talk about his sexual coming of age, like cruising when underage, what he’s learned from 60+ sex interviews, and his goal of normalizing conversations about queer sex.
In this episode: News- 2:51 || Main Topic (Gay Sex)- 19:22 || Guest (Dave Quantic from Fruitbowl)- 24:21 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:06
On the bonus Patreon segment, we all share one (or two) of our first times, and Kyle explores more about Dave’s experience cruising when he was in high school. Get lots of great perks and support the show by joining at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
In this mini episode, the on-going saga of Rep. Madison Cawthorn. Mike talks through his ethics investigation and his “roommate,” Stephen Smith. Kyle had never heard most of this, but especially not the honeymoon part! (Note: we'll still have a new, full-length episode coming out Wednesday for Patreon members and Thursday for everyone, so this is just a fun surprise bonus!)
When you think about it, grilling is the culmination of so many straight, masculine stereotypes: fire, meat, providing for the family. And, as we discover in this episode, it has a combination patriarchal, racist, and heteronormative roots. But still, a huge metal spatula is a great Gift for Him!
TODAY, the day this episode comes out (May 5, 2022), is the last day to vote for us for best gay sex podcast in the Cybersocket Award! Vote at cybersocketawards.com (NSFW)!
In this episode: News- 5:44 || Main Topic (Grilling)- 17:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:05
On the bonus Patreon segment, we look at what gay men said about grilling on an Ask Reddit segment that takes us to places you wouldn’t have expected. Support us for as little as $2/mo, and get this bonus segment (and access to all the bonus content we’ve ever recorded) for $5/mo. at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Pirates are so bisexual, we’re officially proposing renaming them birates. We talk about all the wonderful gay, bi, and poly things that go down on the Island of Tortuga, the historical gender-bending bisexual female pirates that formed a throuple with John “Calico Jack” Rackham, butt pirates, matelotage, Our Flag Means Death, and the terrifying reality of modern-day pirates (and what that has in common with gay stereotypes).
We were nominated for a Cybersocket Award! Vote for us at cybersocketawards.com (NSFW)!
In this episode: News- 4:07 || Main Topic (Pirates)- 16:36 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:46
Our next quarterly Patreon Happy Hour is on May 4th at 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern, and Gaytrons of any and all level are welcome to hang out with us! Join for just $2/mo. to get amazing benefits like this and to support independent LGBTQ content! Check out www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast for all the deets.
Flight attendant is the stereotypically gayest job, but does the data (I mean, gayta) say the stereotype is true? We talk about where the stereotype came from, the very first flight attendant (who was a dude and maybe gay?), the Supreme Court decision that paved the way for gay flight attendants (Diaz v. Pan American World Airways), and the most infamous gay flight attendant of all: AIDS/HIV Patient Zero, aka Gaétan Dugas.
In this episode: News- 5:35 || Main Topic (Flight Attendants)- 20:24 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:18:01
On the Patreon bonus segment, we answer Google’s top flight attendant questions, such as “Do flight attendants get laid?” And remember to leave us a voicemail with your questions for Ma Johnson at 585-542-9474 (standard rates apply). Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
This is the episode that gets us formally kicked out of the Catholic Church. For the last live show of our mini tour, we bring the foreskin to Seattle! We talk about a lot of topics, but the only ones you’ll remember are face cream and Jesus’ foreskin.
In this episode: News- 6:49 || Main Topic (Foreskin)- 15:12 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:18:47
Starting next month, we're going to be doing short, monthly Momsplaining episodes for the $5+/mo Patreon members! Join at patreon.com/gayishpodcast, and be sure to leave us a voicemail with your questions for Ma Johnson at 585-542-9474 (standard rates apply).
For our 5th anniversary celebration, we talk about (and drink) blondes! We taste the Gayish blonde ale beer live, analyze the gay stereotype “Legally Blonde” hinged on, talk about the gay moment that got “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” author Anita Loos kicked off TV, and use research to answer whether blondes really are dumb. Our final live show is in Seattle THIS SUNDAY, April 10! Details at gayishpodcast.com/live.
Note about the audio: we had some technical difficulties, so the audio is a little rough for the first few minutes, but it gets better, we promise!
In this episode: News- 9:43 || Main Topic (Blondes)- 19:26 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:04
Check out the new bonus audio you’ll get at the $5/mo level at patreon.com/gayishpodcast. And leave us a voicemail with your questions for Ma Johnson at 585-542-9474 (standard rates apply).
Are the stereotypes of frat guys fair? Have fraternities been getting better for gay members? Is frat guy porn any good? What does Mike’s frattoo say? And how does Nick Jonas fit in? We talk about one of Kyle’s favorite topics, frat bros, live at the Treefort Music Festival in Boise, ID.
Remember to email audio or written entries for the theme song contest by Friday, April 1. Also, come see us live at our upcoming Portland or Seattle shows! Details at gayishpodcast.com/live.
In this episode: News- 7:09 || Main Topic (Frat Guys)- 18:30 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:32:43
On the bonus Patreon segment, we’ll take you behind the scenes just a few hours before our show to talk about the festival, prepping for the show, and some of the shitting things that happened in Boise. Support us and get cool benefits, like these bonus segments, by going to patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Whatever consenting adults do behind closed doors is their own business… right? While we often hear this refrain to support gay issues, we test the boundaries of its truth by discussing the uncomfortable topic of incest. We cover worldwide societal norms; the Bible; the Westermarck Effect; the theory of Genetic Sexual Attraction; step-dad, step-son, and step-brother incest porn; consanguineous relationships; and, of course, the TV show Private Practice.
Remember to submit audio or written entries to our theme song contest by April 1, and check out our Pacific Northwest tour dates at gayishpodcast.com/live.
In this episode: News- 5:43 || Main Topic (Incest)- 24:50 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:33:07
On this very special bonus Patreon segment, it’s a family affair! We have Ma Johnson join for a ridiculous Momsplaining, and Kyle surprises Mike with the text messages Mike’s brothers sent when Kyle asked them, if they were gay, would they be attracted to Mike? Get all the info on benefits, including bonus segments and video, at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
If you want to do more reading on this week’s topic, here are some of the articles referenced in the show:
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual violence, you can contact RAINN.org, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, for support at 800-656-4673, or visit their website for live chat.
“I would name drop, but I’ve already been in their DMs.” Sable Jones St. James, the reining Miss Gay Virginia United States At Large, joins us to talk everything pageant: pageant queens vs. drag queens, Southern drag, competing in the “big girl” division, the fourth wall of drag, RuPaul’s Drag Race’s affect on the drag world, and whether drag queens bang each other. Sable’s contact: IG @sablejones_stjames and Venmo @sablejonesusa.
Plus, we announce the Gayish theme music contest! Written or audio entries re-doing the theme song are due Friday, April 1. Be sure to check out our upcoming Pacific Northwest tour dates for Boise, Portland, and Seattle at gayishpodcast.com/live.
In this episode: News- 4:23 || Main Topic (Pageants)- 15:02 || Guest (Sable Jones St. James)- 22:03 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:55
On the bonus Patreon segment, Mike and Kyle dig into the problematic nature of Miss Gay America, starting with their tag line, “where boys are boys and female impersonation is an art!”Get additional segments each week and loads of our backlog content for $5/mo at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
We talk about LGBT arrests, including some of the largest mass LGBT arrests, the misunderstood three article law, “walking while trans” laws, online misgendering/harassment, and the arrest of a famous closeted ‘90s singer.
In this episode: News- 4:38 || Main Topic (Arrests)- 19:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:24:39
On the bonus Patreon segment, we become a true crime podcast when a naked body is found at the bottom of a cliff. Get bonus segments for $5/mo at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Star Trek superfan, Klingon speaker, and host of the podcast Queersplaining Callie Wright joins us to nerd out with Mike. YES, there is a lot of Star Trek talk, but we also talk about the queer and trans experience, the importance of non-binary actors playing non-binary characters, and whether bad representation is actually bad. Oh, and gay horny space whales.
In this episode: News- 7:01 || Main Topic (Star Trek)- 24:26 || Guest (Callie Wright)- 32:02 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:17
On the bonus Patreon segment, Kyle reads his favorite gay Star Trek tweets to Mike and Callie, and Callie talks about learning to speak Klingon. Bonus content and lots of other great benefits available at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Men’s makeup has made strides in availability and acceptability, but lip gloss is a perfect example of how, even in makeup, men’s products are expected to be practical, subtle, and, of course, not too feminine. We talk about stereotypes we’re ashamed to have and the rules we wish we could break.
In this episode: News- 4:17 || Main Topic (Lip Gloss)- 13:47 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:51
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares the lip gloss drama of Kylie Jenner v. Trixie Mattel. Get bonus audio segments every week for $5/mo., plus lots of other perks, at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
How much cum do you think you can handle in one episode? Because there is so much cum. We said cum SO many times. We say cum far more than the number of times you should cum per month to help avoid prostate cancer. We say at least 4 pizzas worth of cum, but that will only make sense if you listen.
In this episode: News- 2:55 || Main Topic (Cum)- 14:15 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:47
Coming to the Patreon bonus segment, we answer the question "What does cum smell like?" and Mike shares 100 euphemisms for cum. Get tons of bonus content for $5/mo at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Unlike my hole, the word love is overloaded. We break down love the Greek way, how straight people’s view of gay love affects our rights, love languages (and the shithead that created them), and what queer love can teach straight people.
In this episode: News- 3:13 || Main Topic (Love)- 19:24 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:29:52
Coming to the Patreon bonus segment, Mike share gay love letters from history, and everyone melts. Get tons of bonus content for $5/mo at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Davey Wavey, 38, often dates 20-year-old and 21-year-old guys. He joins us to share why he dates younger guys, his pros and cons list of dating younger, and his response to those that think it’s weird or gross. Known-younger-guy-dater Mike commiserates while Kyle gets to hang back and play armchair psychologist.
In this episode: News- 3:51 || Main Topic (Younger Guys)- 19:30 || Guest (Davey Wavey)- 23:26 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:24
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What do Rosie O’Donnell’s brother, John McCain, GLAAD, and submission holds have in common? Surprisingly, it’s the UFC. We talk about the explicitly gay parts (like the engaged lesbian UFC fighter couple), the homoerotic parts (which inspired our game of “MMA move or sex act”), and the straight parts (like how there are no out gay male UFC fighters), and we confront the serious question: is it okay to joke about how homoerotic the UFC is?
In this episode: News- 5:51 || Main Topic (UFC)- 21:20 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:49
The next Patreon Happy Hour will be Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 6pm Pacific (9pm Eastern). All Patreon members of all levels are invited, so be sure to join for as little as $2/mo. at patreon.com/gayishpodcast and come hang out with us!
Anal schmanal. Sexologist, psychotherapist, and host of the podcast “Smart Sex, Smart Love” Dr. Joe Kort joins us to talk about sides, the term he coined in 2013 to describe gay men who don’t have anal sex. We also dip into straight guys, MSM (men who have sex with men), and Mike gets a little therapy about demisexuality.
In this episode: News- 1:53 || Main Topic (Sides)- 16:56 || Guest (Dr. Joe Kort)- 21:02 || Gayest & Straightest- 52:10
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On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle explore other ways your preconceived ideas of sex are wrong, based on an article by Dr. Joe Kort. Get bonus content by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
As voted on by our Gap Bridgers, we talk about a common New Year’s resolution, decluttering, including the “science” of straight men vs. gay men’s organizational skills, Tim Gunn vs. Marie Kondo, decluttering Mike’s dildo collection, and Truman Capote.
In this episode: News- 2:03 || Main Topic (Decluttering)- 12:36 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:37
Coming soon on the Patreon bonus segment, Fucking Dan talks about hoarding tendencies, both his own and the diagnosis. Get bonus segments every week for just $5/mo. at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Betty White said, “The gay community seems to like old ladies. They always have.” And yes, Betty, it’s true, but we loved you.
In this episode: News- 3:42 || Main Topic (Betty White)- 15:15 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:52
Coming soon to the bonus Patreon segment, who's next????? Get bonus content at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
We cover the creation of champagne (hint: it’s not Dom Pérignon), Mike’s new favorite god, why champagne is associated with New Year’s Eve, bottomless mimosas, champagne songs by mostly straight artists (incl. Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas, Drake, Lin Manuel Miranda, Jessica Hammond, Malia Civetz, Queer Rocket, and Amanda Lepore), the “gay” cava True Colours and their iffy LGBT support, and the champagne of beer.
In this episode: News- 1:27 || Main Topic (Champagne)- 14:49 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:41
In the bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan shoots champagne up his ass. No, for realz. Get bonus audio and video at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
In this chaotic re-do of the topic “queer dads” for Redo-cember, we check in once again with gay dads Joseph and Brandon Peters-Mathews and their two-year-old, Topher.
In this episode: News- 1:46 || Main Topic (Queer Dads)- 16:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 57:19
Coming soon on the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle update each other on if they want kids. Get tons of bonus content and support the show by joining at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Erik and Emmett from the Seattle-based Happy Hole Toys join us to talk about the process of making butt plugs, coming out to grandma about making butt plugs, DongTwitter™, gooey duck and Sasquatch toys, and tech support for Mike’s prostate.
Check out happyholetoys.com and get 10% off through the end of Dec. 2021 by using the code GAYISH at checkout. (Patreon members get 20% off, so check our Patreon posts for the code.)
In this episode: News- 1:33 || Main Topic (Butt Plugs)- 18:27 || Gayest & Straightest- 48:55
Coming soon on the Patreon bonus segment, Erik and Emmett let us pull butt plugs out of their mold, and we take a look at all the unusual, colorful sex toys they brought to show us. Join at patreon.com/gayishpodcast to get weekly bonus audio segments for $5/mo. and bonus video segments for $10/mo.
Can stereotypes be fun without being harmful? Is the Red Hot calendar good, bad, or fetish? What about Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lindsay Lohan, Elton John, Willow, and that dude who hosts ‘RISK!’? Bring on the gingers (and the lesbian bars)!
In this episode: News- 3:16 || Main Topic (Ginger)- 13:10 || Gayest & Straightest- 59:49
Our Patreon members voted for us to talk about this episode! If you want to help decide the episode topics, check out this and other benefits at patreon.com/gayishpodcast. Just $5+ lets you vote in the tie-breaker vote.
As part of Redo-cember, we’re talking about Dungeons & Dragons! Again! But for real this time. We’ll talk about Gary Gygax’s problematic son, LGBTQ representation in The Adventure Zone, and surprisingly personal experiences of the joys and sorrows of playing D&D. Thanks to Gap Bridger Zackery Cochran for requesting this topic! In this episode: News- 5:55 || Main Topic (Dungeons & Dragons)- 14:24 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:14 Instead of our usual Patreon bonus segment, listen in for the announcement of what you can expect to come (spell come)! Join at the $5 and up level for bonus content. www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast
As a counterpoint to episode 244, we're talking all about things Kyle likes, including: a popular hazelnut spread, the phrase “no homo,” a less-but-not-completely-non-homophobic pizza chain, and taking the attention off himself. Thanks to Gap Bridger Steve Douglas for requesting this topic!
In this episode: News- 2:15 || Main Topic (Things Kyle Likes)- 14:53 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:36
Because of the US Thanksgiving holiday, we're posting a day early for everyone. But did you know our Patreon members get episodes a day early every single week? Join at any level for early, ad-free episodes. https://www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
We’ll wear this episode for two weeks, work out and sweat in it, then mail it to you in a plastic bag.
In this episode: News- 9:49 || Main Topic (Laundry)- 26:17 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:07
If you want to vote on episode topics, join our Patreon! Gap Bridgers get to vote monthly, and all $5+/mo members get to vote just in case there’s a tie. patreon.com/gayishpodcast
Gay Nazis, the good things (?1?!!?) that came out of WWII for gay people, the creation of the Castro and gayborhoods, US’s abuse of discharged gay military members, the belles of WWII, and the first trans man’s phalloplasty. These are just some of the things we talk about when we discuss World War 2, as requested by Gap Bridger Mark Wolcott.
In this episode: News- 5:51 || Main Topic (World War II)- 16:28 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:04:21
If you want to come up with your own episode topic that we’ll meet with you about and help develop, join as a Gap Bridger at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
In an alternate universe, the title of this episode is “Bonnie Jo Mason.”
In this episode: News- 3:29 || Main Topic (Cher)- 18:23 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:00
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about the only other Cher that's important.
Lock up your ears and submit to… our discussion about chastity. Happy Locktober, everyone!
In this episode: News- 4:46 || Main Topic (Chastity)- 16:02 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:52
Coming soon to the bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan shares his personal experience locking his junk. Join at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
IT’S BEEN 250 EPISODES! Who knew gays could commit to something for that long? We celebrate with a livestream featuring Q&As, announcements, and gifts.
In this episode: News- 2:12 || Main Topic (Q&A)- 15:31 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:56:10
Coming to the Patreon segment, a really fun lightning round of questions, including questions for Fucking Dan!
BUT REALLY, WHAT IS A TWINK? We explore twinks hard and deep with the etymology of twinks, twink tops, the twink lifecycle, Tyler Oakley, twink erasure, twinking in video games, twink erasure, and the Twink Buttle Royal. Can you even handle that much twink!? (Yes. Yes you can.)
Send in your questions for our Q&A episode, livestreaming on Sunday, Oct. 17 @ 2pm Pacific. https://www.facebook.com/events/299375832019454
In this episode: News- 5:39 || Main Topic (Twinks)- 25:24 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:14:05
On Monday's bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan talks about the Twinkie Defense, which is not what Kyle thinks it is, and the important (and tragic) LGBT history of it. patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Thanks to our Gap Bridgers, we talk about everything biting has to offer: rough sex, love bites, the etymology of “bite me,” nipple biting, dick biting, queer vampires, and so much more.
In this episode: News- 0:58 || Main Topic (Biting)- 15:43 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:30
On Monday's bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan will talk about the various uses of snake biting kits that could help both Kyles and trans people alike. patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
From the new trends of unisex fragrances, man musk, and Cumming to the old classics of whale poop, beaver goo, and musk taint, we hit all the top (and bottom) notes when we talk about fragrances, as requested by Gap Bridger Thomas B.
In this episode: News- 1:16 || Main Topic (Fragrances)- 16:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:09
On Monday's bonus Patreon segment, werewolf balls. I mean, there's more to it, but all I remember is werewolf balls. Get bonus content like this by joining at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Mike and Kyle return to where Mike grew up for Yakima Pride to talk about their hometowns and the often-ignored US LGBT rural population. Plus, Joshua Hastings, VP of Yakima Pride, shares what it’s been like moving away, then back to, Yakima and planning the local Pride.
In this episode: News- 4:54 || Main Topic (Hometown)- 14:32 || Guest (Joshua Hastings)- 45:50 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:45
Coming Monday, a rollercoaster ride of a Patreon segment where Fucking Dan gets Mike and Kyle to act out slash fiction from a popular franchise. For this and over 60 hrs of bonus content), join patreon.com/gayishpodcast at the $5/mo. level.
As voted on by our Gap Bridgers, Mike and Kyle talk about The Boss herself, Diana Ross. We cover her gayest song (not the one you’d think), the surprising story of “I’m Coming Out,” the weird Diana-Ross-inspired subgenre, and Archer vs. Diana.
In this episode: News- 7:11 || Main Topic (Diana Ross)- 20:03 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:01
If you want to help us decide a topic to discuss once a month, support us as a Gap Bridger at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Kyle is in Hawaii, so Mike is joined by drag queen podcaster extraordinaire Donna Suggarz! Since Kyle is away we're taking this opportunity to talk about all the things he hates with a fiery passion.
Basically it's finding a beer drinking Klingon that will DP you while you eat a pickle. Assuming you can do all that while playing WoW. (Kyle's probably OK with the DP part, maybe...)
In this episode: News- 4:14 || Main Topic (Things Kyle Hates)- 16:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:55
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As voted on by our Facebook group, Mike and Kyle re-do our topic from the very first episode: first dates. Coming to you live from Hop Capital Brewing (instagram.com/hopcapitalbrewofficial) in Yakima, WA.
In this episode: News- 8:16 || Main Topic (First Dates)- 17:30 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:07a
Coming soon, our bonus Patreon segment features Ma Johnson talking about cruising in Yakima, and she reprises her hit song, “My Thighs,” live.
As voted on by our Gap Bridgers this month, dive right in there and get a whiff of armpits! Mike is joined this week by guest co-host Chris Haigy, of the We Read Movies Podcast, to talk all things pits. From pit crystals to vagina dentata pits to the terrible lives of some paleolithic oysters... we cover a lot of ground. In this episode: News- 6:26 || Main Topic (Armpits)- 18:52 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:26:21 On Monday's bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan tells us about a San Francisco event called STANK, which as Chris says... you probably know what you're going to get there. patreon.com/gayishpodcast
This week we're talking about superstition with Matty and Andrew from the Frigay the 13th Podcast.
What are the chances a Ouija board will make you come out of the closet? Is Mister Rogers a bisexual Satanist? Is the number 24 why there are no Brazilian soccer players in our bedrooms?
In this episode: News- 1:26 || Main Topic (Superstition)- 10:56 || Guests (Matty and Andrew from Frigay the 13th)- 14:11 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:45
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This week we're talking about representation, both LGBT+ and beyond. We were very lucky to sit down with Max Currie, director and co-showrunner of Rurangi (now streaming on Hulu), an amazing new trans drama out of New Zealand. The fact he was a member of the pit crew on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under also means he is very easy on the eyes, which was great for Mike and Kyle but doesn't really help you out much. Anyway, Rurangi is amazing, check it out.
In this episode: News- 0:42 || Main Topic (Representation)- 12:06 || Guest (Max Currie)- 21:09 || Gayest & Straightest- 47:32
For ad-free episodes 1 day early, plus tons of other benefits, support us at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
The title of the episode is felching, and you’re reading the description? What more do you need????
What counts as cheating? How does it feel to be cheated on? Should you tell? When Mike and Kyle get personal, Mike shares a surprising story.
In this episode: News- 2:30 || Main Topic (Cheating)- 14:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:32
For ad-free episodes 1 day early, plus tons of other benefits, support us at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
As requested by Gap Bridger James Barrow, Mike and Kyle finally talk about bears! Bear stereotypes (bear-eotypes?), who invented bears, whether Mike or Kyle consider themselves to be bears. Plus, guests Ben and Benja from the Bear Back podcast share their exbearience, the good, the bad, and the hairy.
In this episode: News- 8:13 || Main Topic (Bears)- 20:51 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:41
On the bonus Patreon segment, you'll get more bear stories from Ben and Benja, including the time they felt super attractive and being in Russia. patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Painting fingernails has a long history of being associated with masculinity. When did it change? In this lesbian-heavy episode, we explore nail history, the nail hanky code, fingering tips, and men’s nail trends.
In this episode: News- 3:17 || Main Topic (Nails)- 13:21 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:38
On our bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan creates a "Nailed It"-style competition that pits Mike against Kyle to create a gay cupcake: patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Fuck 4th of July. Happy Canada Day!
Operation SOAP. Canadian bottoms. Residential school system. Two-spirit. Toronto vs. Montreal. Buggery. Tim Horton’s. PornHub. Ted Cruz. Canadian circumcision statistics. Just like Alexander Wood, we touch on a little bit of everything.
In this episode: News- 5:07 || Main Topic (Canada)- 17:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:55
On Monday's bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan shares the deets of the hottest spot in Canada. patreon.com/gayishpodcast
In this highly anticipated collaboration with A Gay and A NonGay, we answer the important questions: Why doesn’t Dan think he’s an ally? What are James’ stereotypes of American gays? Should Dan should come out? Why does ordering coffee scare James? Should Taylor Swift win the Performative Ally Award? Special guests James Barr and Dan Hudson join us to discuss allies. In this episode: News- 1:13 || Main Topic (Allies)- 14:11 || Guests (James Barr & Dan Hudson)- 19:21 || Gayest & NonGayest- 1:00:23 Dan’s article in MetroUK: https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/21/im-a-white-middle-class-cis-male-and-this-is-how-i-learnt-how-to-be-an-lgbtq-ally-10325190/ And on our bonus Patreon segment, hear us chat with James and Dan before the formal recording about foreskin. Yup. Foreskin. Join at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Sky’s out, thighs out. Thigh guy summer. Whatever you want to call it, get your weekend plans ready because it’s thigh day. Plus, a very special guest appearance by Ma Johnson that—trust me—you won’t want to miss.
In this episode: News- 1:59 || Main Topic (Thighs)- 14:04 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:43
Articles mentioned during the 'thicc'/cultural appropriation discussion:
Diop: https://weardiop.com/pages/whocanwearthis
Them.us article: https://www.them.us/story/dear-instagays-stop-calling-yourselves-thicc
On the bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan talks about wings. And as Mike explains in the main episode, this is very funny. Access all of our bonus content for $5/mo at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Kink and fetish. Corporate sponsorship. Straight perception. Family-friendly. Rainbow-washing. What is the true meaning of Pride? Mike and Kyle have the conversation the internet has been having for years.
In this episode: News- 2:04 || Main Topic (Sex and Kink at Pride)- 15:31 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:24:18
Kyle’s Pride Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HoDZVQY7wkSg6n9ImUcI2?si=e4f0bc78a1594d21
Fucking Dan’s Pride Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1quyYDF6RzYYQ1LonvrL0Q?si=8de791cf329c4bfa
On Monday's bonus segment, Fucking Dan, the actual kinky gay in our group, shares why this debate is so painful for him, and he gives an extra scoop of the history of LGBTQ rights.
Who was the first to bottom? Was Oscar Wilde a bottom? Should you teach your kids to bottom? Is anal vaping a thing? We get to the bottom of all of it.
In this episode: News- 1:39 || Main Topic (Bottoms)- 12:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:24:37
Coming soon on the Patreon segment, Fucking Dan shares his tips for cleaning out, and Mike and Kyle... react. patreon.com/gayishpodcast
When we decided to do Episode 229 Recovery, we asked our listeners for their stories. We had so many people write and call in, we couldn't possibly fit them in the main episode. This shrinkage is a compilation of those stories.
Thank you to everyone who participated and sent in material. We appreciate you and your willingness to share.
The road to recovery is long, and so is this episode.
We are joined by three LGBTQIA+ people in recovery to tell us about their struggle with substance abuse, their experiences with treatment programs, and in one case what Fucking Dan feels like on the inside.
A special thank you to Boyfriend Bobby, Dani F., and Honey Bucket (@mizzhoneybucket) for stopping by and sharing such a vulnerable part of themselves with us.
Also a big thinks to all of you that sent in your own stories! This episode was so long we made the decision to release your contributions as a shrinkage later this week, so look for that!
In this episode: Boyfriend Bobby- 2:14 || Dani F.- 43:01 || Honey Bucket- 1:36:50 || Gayest & Straightest- 2:07:21
On Monday, Fucking Dan tells us his story. At least one of us cries.
Is gaydar real? By the end of this episode, you’ll know the answer.
In this episode: News- 1:13 || Main Topic (Gaydar)- 13:50 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:29:27
On Monday, Fucking Dan talks about straight-passing and flying under the gaydar.
John Waters. Gay icon. The pope of trash. We do our best to talk about him, even though we don’t revere him like other gays. Topics include Female Trouble, A Dirty Shame, Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, Divine, Mink Stole, Little Richard, Craig Ferguson, camp, the Met Gala, Trump, and tr*nnies.
In this episode: News- 3:39 || Main Topic (John Waters)- 14:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:37
This topic was selected by our Gap Bridgers. If you want to help pick episodes each month (and pick one all on your own!), become a Gap Bridger at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Look, this one gets weird. We talk about everything from the gay straightness of the Kentucky Derby, racing horse or porn star, etymology of “hung like a horse,” the comparative size of animal penises, how porn star dicks aren’t real, and bronies.
In this episode: News- 2:05 || Main Topic (Horses)- 13:38 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:52
Join Patreon to get access to the bonus segment for this episode, which is Fucking Dan talking about that one guy that got fucked to death by a horse. Bonus segments come out on Mondays. patreon.com/gayishpodcast
Caitlyn Jenner. Bulges and tucking. Peeing standing up. Topping when trans. Crossdressers.com. “The surgery.” Richard Dawkins. We ask special guest Sarah Ray all the things you’re not supposed to ask a trans person.
In this episode: News- 3:18 || Main Topic (Transgender)- 16:54 || Guest (Sarah Ray)- 19:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:14:50
On Monday's Patreon segment, Fucking Dan asks Sarah "a doozy of a question." Sign up for bonus content at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Socks can be a fetish, clean-up tool, FTM packer, puppet, and a way to prove you're not gay. Yes, this is our most sockual episode yet.
In this episode: News- 1:10 || Main Topic (Socks)- 16:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:43
On Monday's Patreon segment, Fucking Dan tells us about Socks the Cat. Join for more sockful content at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Mike & Kyle listen to a few of the submissions we loved from the news theme song contest, including the winner!
Why is iced coffee a gay stereotype? Also, coffee gays from history, coffee news from ChristianPost.com, decaf coffee guilt, and São Paulo.
In this episode: News- 4:25 || Main Topic (Coffee)- 17:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:00
On Monday's Patreon segment, Fucking Dan talks about his experience ingesting coffee non-mouthily the morning before recording.
HAPPY FOURTH BIRTHDAY TO US! Mike and Kyle celebrate with a livestream and foreplay.
In this episode: News- 3:57 || Main Topic (Foreplay)- 22:01 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:01
On Monday's Patreon segment, Fucking Dan talks about the after-play to complement your 'fore-play. Get access at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Are you a Republican't or a Republican? We talk about LGBT Republicans, and Mike tries not to yell while Kyle tries to keep the peace. In this episode: News- 1:40 || Main Topic (Republicans)- 17:40 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:25:33 Thank you to Kevin Henderson for requesting this topic! If you want to help produce an episode of Gayish, sign up as a Gap Bridger on our Patreon, www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
“Things had to get really bad before they got worse.” Race car driver, trans activist, and Ninja Warrior champion Charlie Martin shares her very personal experience of transitioning (and thriving) in the male-dominated world of auto racing. Plus, Mike and Kyle try their best to remember to talk about racing.
In this episode: News- 1:53 || Main Topic (Auto Racing)- 17:39 || Guest (Charlie Martin)- 23:18 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:21:05
For bonus episodes and segments, join us at patreon.com/gayishpodcast!
What’s the truth behind scissoring? Do all people achieve the goal that scissoring has to give? What’s the sound of two vulvas rubbing together?
In this episode: News- 1:17 || Main Topic (Scissoring)- 14:08 || Guests (Bad Queers)- 15:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 55:14
For bonus content, support us at patreon.com/gayishpodcast!
What do Mike’s ex-wife and Nick Jonas have in common? They both get jealous. (To be fair, it’s their right to be hellish.) Thanks to our Patreon Gap Bridgers for voting on this topic.
In this episode: News- 5:30 || Main Topic (Jealousy)- 17:38 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:42
On Monday’s Patreon bonus segment, Fucking Dan administers a jealously quiz to Mike and Kyle to see where their jealousy line is when in a relationship.
Butterflies can be a million things, like named after poop, a big ol' bottom, Kylie Jenner's love language, a good (or bad?) trans metaphor, a super lesbian Hong Kong film, or a song that DJ AM raps in. No matter what, we know LeVar Burton is down. 🤜🦋
In this episode: News- 9:50 || Main Topic (Butterflies)- 20:49 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:06
Get weekly bonus segments and monthly bonus episodes at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
The stereotype of the limp-wristed faggot goes back to the Romans (no, for real), and it’s one example of how gay men are trained to hate themselves from a young age. We get surprisingly personal when we talk about our experience with limp wrists.
In this episode: News- 8:58 || Main Topic (Limp Wrists)- 21:05 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:43
Coming soon on the Patreon bonus segment, Fucking Dan swerves on us and talks about queercore metal bands. Oh, and he cries. Get bonus segments every week for just $5/mo!
Our most drool-worthy episode yet!
In this episode: News- 1:24 || Main Topic (Backwards Hats)- 13:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:22
I'll be honest. The bonus segment (coming soon) is just gonna be us talking about hot guys with backwards hats. Get this and more bonus content at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
This episode will be known only as the originator of the Rough Fuck Me Daddy Bouquet. And what more reason do you need to listen?
In this episode: News- 1:29 || Main Topic (Florists)- 12:03 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:04:10
On Monday's bonus segment, Dan shares floral-inspired gay history about Hibiscus and The Cockettes. Bonus content at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Tattoos are sexy, and so is this episode. We have surprising gatya about gay men’s opinion of guys with tattoos, the meaning of biohazard tattoos, and insight from Reddit user PM_ME_UR_GAY_COCK.
In this episode: News- 3:00 || Main Topic (Tattoos)- 14:04 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:43
On Monday, Fucking Dan shares the meaning behind tattoos, including the forearm one Kyle wants.
Are vacuums gay? We figure out if there’s truth to Mike’s personal gay stereotype by talking about vacuum fucking, the division of household chores, a vacuum coming out story, and vacuum-based sex toys.
In this episode: News- 1:12 || Main Topic (Vacuums)- 13:56 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:15
Total tops. Oral tops. Short tops. Poor tops. Lesbian tops. Stone tops. Mike’s topness. Timid turtle tops. There are so many different tops inside this episode! In this episode: News- 1:17 || Main Topic (Tops)- 18:12 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:22 And coming on Monday, Fucking Dan's bonus segment featuring tip top top tips from his top tops! www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast
Here’s the deal. We both like musicals. We really like musicals. But we’re not, like, super all about them. We talked about musicals. And sing some. And talk about how gay they are. Look, we did our best, okay?
Also, stick around ’til the end for a trailer of our brand new podcast, Have A Nice Gay!
In this episode: News- 3:35 || Main Topic (Musicals)- 25:08 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:05
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THIS IS NOT AN INTERVENTION. Drinking issues are pervasive in the gay community, and Mike and Kyle explore them with special guest Davey Wavey, who has never had a drink in his life. BUT THIS IS NOT AN INTERVENTION.
In this episode: News- 2:07 || Main Topic (Sobriety)- 11:15 || Guest (Davey Wavey)- 26:15 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:03
On Monday's Patreon bonus segment, more with Davey Wavey, who called this segment more interesting than the regular episode.
Mike and Kyle celebrate New Years with our UK listeners! In this episode: News- 7:27 || Main Topic (New Years)- 22:09 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:18:55
Mike fucks up, there’s a gayta throw down, and we have legit famous people on. This episode IS special! BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon join us to talk about Drag Race fans, drag as an art form, intolerance within the LGBTQ+ community, and The Jinkx and Dela Holiday Special, available on now on Hulu or jinkxanddela.com.
In this episode: News- 1:39 || Main Topic (Holiday Specials)- 10:43 || Guests (BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon)- 24:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:08
Gayish is a weekly podcast about gay stereotypes. We've been featured in Buzzfeed, Oprah Magazine, Esquire, Queerty, and more. We're available on all platforms and at gayishpodcast.com. Support us at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
You are not alone in feeling alone. Whether it’s not dating, having no roommates, being socially isolated, or general gay singleness, we talk about all the ways gays are experiencing aloneness. And why it’s important to talk about.
In this episode: News- 2:18 || Main Topic (Alone)- 13:19 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:27:26
On Monday, Fucking Dan's Patreon bonus segment sheds some like on solo polyamory and how it's not the paradox you might think it is.
Do you at least LIKE Lucy? The boys are joined by Drew Mackie and Glen Lakin from the podcast Gayest Episode Ever to talk about sitcoms. From the old classics like Golden Girls and Cheers, to the new Saved by the Bell, we take a look at the lasting impact sitcoms have had on television, gay culture, and our hearts.
In this episode: News- 4:29 || Main Topic (Sitcoms)- 17:44 || Guests (Gayest Episode Ever)- 30:25 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:51
More with Gayest Episode Ever will be posted on Monday's bonus Patreon segment.
We blame you, Gap Bridgers, for this episode. Our genuine discussion of hunting leads to conversations about daddy issues, Pink Pistols, lesbian bars, and farms.
In this episode: News- 2:08 || Main Topic (Hunting)- 15:49 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:02
On Monday, Patreon members will get to hear(?) our weird segment about gay porn hunting. Join at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Chosen Family is important to LGBTQ people year-round, but especially during holidays like Thanksgiving. We invite the guys from the podcast Minoritea Report to join our chosen family this episode.
In this episode: News- 2:11 || Main Topic (Chosen Family)- 13:13 || Guests (Minoritea Report)- 20:21 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:04:04
For ad-free episodes a day early, visit www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Welcome to Splash Mountain! It’s time for bukkakes! Featuring the most uncomfortable Mike has ever been on a Momsplaining. Thank you to Patreon member Keith Zeller for requesting this topic.
In this episode: News- 1:27 || Main Topic (Bukkake)- 16:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:04:29
For more info on the Gap Bridger tier, where one of the benefits is selecting your own episode topic, go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
It’s our 200th Episode Reunion Special with a Mike and Kyle Q&A, fun announcements, and special guests like Davey Wavey, Pup Amp, Ma Johnson, and many more!
In this episode: Welcome & Surprises- 1:30 || Main Topic (Q&A, Announcements & Guests)- 10:21 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:40:05
See the new Patreon benefits and tiers we announced during the episode at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Lisa Rinna has lost it. Dorinda is disgusting. No one likes Lisa Vanderpump. We get into some hot, juicy goss, but in a way that you don’t have to know the deets of reality TV or the Real Housewives of Cityname to understand. Guest David Yontef from the podcast Behind the Velvet Rope joins us to dish on the stereotypes.
In this episode: News- 3:37 || Main Topic (Reality TV)- 17:00 || Guest (David Yontef)- 25:10 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:12
To get some dish that was too hot for the regular episode, and find out which Real Housewife David slams, go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Mike and Kyle talk/drink their anxieties/innuendos on the night of the 2020 U.S. presidential election in what turns out to be a not-so-shrinked Shrinkage.
The gayest city in Florida. The Florida man (but make it gay). Florida’s importance in the US presidential election. Top surgery. These are some of the many exciting, Florida-specific topics Mike and Kyle talk about on this swing-worthy episode.
In this episode: News- 1:31 || Main Topic (Florida)- 19:30 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:04:26
On Monday, Fucking Dan will tell us about the horrifying Purple Pamphlet that was put out by the government in Florida. www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
The Debt Free Guys from the Queer Money podcast join us to talk about how, unfortunately, gay culture and debt go hand in hand, and some tips on what to do about it.
In this episode: News- 2:29 || Main Topic (Debt)- 13:13 || Guests (David and John from Queer Money)- 21:17 || Gayest & Straightest- 57:41
To support us while getting early, ad-free episodes, go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Thanks to Patreon member Jamie Pugh for requesting this episode topic. What is masculinity? How much of it is societally constructed vs. inherent in nature? We give our take on masculinity and talk about our experiences with gendered expectations.
In this episode: News- 3:55 || Main Topic (Masculinity)- 16:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:16:58
For details on how you can pick an episode topic, go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Documentarians David France (Oscar-nominated for “How to Survive a Plague”) and Daniel Karslake (“For the Bible Tells Me So”) each share what their films can teach us about today.
We also discuss their latest films: France’s “Welcome to Chechnya” (www.welcometochechnya.com) and Karslake’s “For They Know Not What They Do" (www.fortheyknow.org).
In this episode: News- 4:40 || Main Topic (Documentaries)- 15:54 || Guest #1 (Daniel Karslake)- 20:14 || Guest #2 (David France)- 45:02 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:21:50
In the bonus segment coming Monday, Kyle talks about his own documentary that he's been working on recently. Go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast to learn more.
It gets wet & wild & slippery & history & condoms & spit & Heath Ledger & backwards hat kinda crazy on our last livestream of 2020.
In this episode: News- 12:30 || Main Topic (Lube)- 23:42 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:58
On Monday's bonus segment.... well, just wait. It's going to be a Gayish first, and we can't wait for you to see it. Make sure you go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast for access.
We asked our bisexual listeners to share their stories, and you delivered! This episode features some of the voicemails and emails we received, plus our usual rigamarole talking about topics like gayta (bita???), history, and stereotypes about bisexuals.
In this episode: News- 4:30 || Main Topic (Bisexuals)- 15:10 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:02
If you want to support us (and also get ad-free episodes a day early), go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Coaches are sexy/terrifying for gay kids. Mike and Kyle talk about all aspects of coaches, from childhood P. E. to gay coaches in sports. Plus, we’re joined by Brian Falduto, host of The Gay Life Coach Podcast, to give Kyle a much-needed life coaching session.
In this episode: News- 5:37 || Main Topic (Coaches)- 18:03 || Guest (Brian Falduto)- 56:28 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:16:02
On Monday, you can hear the Patreon bonus segment about a completely different kind of coach: a poppers coach. Go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast to see how to get early episodes and bonus content.
Y’know, poker is actually kinda gay.
In this episode: News- 5:58 || Main Topic (Poker)- 17:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:39
Booping the snoop. Hitting the he-spot. Wailing on the walnut. Whatever you want to call it, we’re talking about prostates in all their splendor.
In this episode: News- 8:16 || Main Topic (Prostate)- 20:27 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:19:34
In the bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan tells us that maybe everyone has a prostate. Kinda. For this plus hours and hours of other bonus content, go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Is Selena Gomez an A-list celebrity? The war between Mike and Kyle begins.
In this episode: News- 5:25 || Main Topic (Celebrity)- 14:48 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:25:10
On what may be the longest and most enjoyable Patreon segment to date, we talk about when gay celebrities came out, including our coming out-birthday twins.
Interracial gay couples have two strikes against them before the leave their home in the morning. We talk race and relationships with Marko and Tony Critelli, an interracial married gay couple and hosts of the podcast Relationsh!t.
In this episode: News- 4:34 || Main Topic (Interracial Relationships)- 26:27 || Guests (Marko and Tony Critelli from Relationsh!t)- 31:21 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:23
On Monday's bonus episode, the actual, genuine conversation with had with Marko and Tony during the break! We did it right this time! That and more bonus stuff available at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Are there gay swingers? We sure hope so, although per usual we have no idea. Suggested to us by a Patreon supporter, we take a look at "the lifestyle" in typical Gayish fashion. In this episode: News- 1:22 || Main Topic (Swingers)- 17:04 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:01 On the bonus segment coming Monday, Fucking Dan gives us an update on the Palm Springs Sex Hotel we went to with Davey Wavey in Episode 144.
We talk American football with Cyndi Butz-Houghton aka Butz from the podcast My Gay Life. She shares her thoughts on football lesbians, lingerie football, being bad at softball, and trans women in sports.
In this episode: News- 3:44 || Main Topic (Football)- 17:25 || Guest (Butz)- 28:27 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:51
On the bonus segment coming Monday, we'll have more with Butz on why women's football mascots are better than men's and other topics we didn't get to on the main episode.
Eggplant. Water spurts. Peach, peach, peach. Devil emoji. We talk about the studies on sexters vs. non-sexters, the bizarre history of sexting, and emoji misunderstandings.
In this episode: News- 2:34 || Main Topic (Sexting)- 14:49 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:20
On the bonus segment, coming soon, we'll read tips from the internet on sexting and debate their efficacy.
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We bring research studies, news stories, history, personal experience and expert guests to the table when we discuss our topics. Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays (we rarely miss a week). Join the Gayish Agenda!
Ma Johnson joins us to play a game of “Rodeo Term or Sex Act.” Also, the gay rodeo, bareback, Willie Nelson, Lil Nas X, and lots of talk about gay cowboys.
In this episode: News- 1:31 || Main Topic (Rodeo)- 17:31 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:30
Kris & Shana from the Bad Queers podcast join us to talk about intersectionality, the sassy black woman affectation, and their experience of racism and sexism within the queer community.
In this episode: News- 2:42 || Main Topic (Intersectionality)- 20:52 || Guests (Kris & Shana)- 27:00 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:47
Asexuals! This is the moment you’ve been waiting for! We talk about the meaning, the history, the studies, and the made-up stereotypes about asexual people. Ace, aro, gray, demi; we love all of you (in a predominantly non-sexual way).
In this episode: News- 8:25 || Main Topic (Asexual)- 25:07 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:04:03
If you're able, please support the victims of a brutal vehicular attack through Go Fund Me. Both were non-binary people protesting for BLM in Seattle.
On the bonus segment coming on Monday, we talk about asexual animals, because yes, they're real. Probably. Get bonus segments, early access to episodes, and more at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
In this live streamed episode, we talk about all the celebrities and synonyms and orgasms you need to know about associated with #thatfreeballinglife.
In this episode: News- 3:05 || Main Topic (Freeballing)- 9:30 || Gayest & Straightest- 50:00
In the Patreon bonus segment, Fucking Dan tells us about the origins of the phrase "going commando." For all the bonus content we have to offer, go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
As requested by Patreon member Tipsy McStumbles (obvi a Gayish listener), we talk about gay baiting, i.e. queerbaiting. What is it? Does Nick Jonas qualify? What does Urban Dictionary think? And what does it have to do with breast cancer?
In this episode: News- 5:19 || Main Topic (Gay Baiting)- 23:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:52
If you want some gayish rewards, including the opportunity to pick your own episode topic, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast
We follow up on episode 139 (Surrogacy) to see what it’s like so far for gay dads raising their newborn baby. Joseph, Brandon, and baby Topher Peters-Mathews join us to talk about Fathers’ Day.
In this episode: News- 2:33 || Main Topic (Fathers' Day)- 22:21 || Guests (the Peters-Mathews Family)- 35:49 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:00
On the Patreon bonus segment, you'll hear how Joseph felt about his sermon being used in the Gay White Privilege episode. Support us and get bonus stuff at the same time: www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Todd Masterson, known on Instagram as @gayfatfriend, shares how Instagays like Matt Dempsey feel about his account. Plus, Mike and Kyle get uncomfortably personal.
In this episode: News- 2:33 || Main Topic (Fat)- 19:34 || Guest (Todd Masterson)- 1:13:09 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:31:01
On Monday's bonus segment, fat shaming. To access this segment, plus tons of bonus content, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
You are not exempt from white privilege just because you’re gay.
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This episode has everything: anal probes, Marvin the Martian, Britney Spears, Chuck Tingle, and we reveal which of the hosts is most likely to be an alien.
In this episode: News- 3:44 || Main Topic (Aliens)- 14:13 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:07
On Monday's bonus segment, Fucking Dan shares the details of his new favorite competition and life goal, Intergalactic Power Bottom. For other fun bonus things, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Move over tops, bottoms, and sides. We finally talk about that #VersLife.
In this episode: News- 5:55 || Main Topic (Versatile)- 19:01 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:17
On Monday's bonus segment, Fucking Dan talks about the many definitions of "switch," and it's not the same as versatile.
Special. Sex Education. Glee. We talk about these shows and more when we discuss disability representation in the media with Andrew Gurza from the podcast Disability After Dark. #PP4CP
In this episode: News- 3:10 || Main Topic (Disability)- 19:30 || Guest (Andrew Gurza)- 26:10 || Gayest & Straightest- 55:30
Coming Monday on our Patreon bonus segment, Fucking Dan shares his personal experiences. For bonus content, go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
On this supes butch livestream, we talk about monster trucks! But no really. We really talk about monster trucks. Like, the history of monster truck rallies, famous monster trucks, personal monster truck experiences. It’s so str8. (Sorry this is a day late!)
In this episode: News- 1:33 || Main Topic (Monster Trucks)- 17:44 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:14:40
In one of Kyle’s favorite Patreon segments, fucking Dan talks about gendered kids’ toys and Friends. For bonus content, go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
In these difficult times, so many ads and articles start with the phrase “in these difficult times,” and it really bums me out. Instead, let’s talk about the fun you can have with camming, even in these difficult times.
In this episode: News- 3:08 || Main Topic (Camming)- 15:04 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:04:23
Thank you to our sponsor, Taimi! Download the Taimi app for LGBTQ chatting, hanging out (virtually), and dating.
We do our best to cover the monumental topic of AIDS and end up calling Mike’s Mom for reinforcement. Thank you to Patreon member Steve Hartman for requesting this topic.
In this episode: News- 1:50 || Main Topic (AIDS)- 13:40 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:49
To see how you can pick an episode topic, visit our Patreon page for levels and rewards: www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Special guest, Amp Somers (aka Pup Amp) from the podcast Watts Your Safeword, shares the basics of rubber as a kink. Bring your lube and a couple of friends, because we’re getting into it.
In this episode: News- 1:40 || Main Topic (Rubber)- 21:19 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:24
On Monday, we'll post the pop culture references (mainly KimK) that didn't make the cut to the final episode. Bonus content, episode, and other cool shit at patreon.com/gayishpodcast
“How did we fuck this up so much?” asks Mike during this monumental Gayish first. But whatever, it’s our THIRD BIRTHDAY so we re-talk about threesomes!
In this episode: News- 11:28 || Main Topic (Threesomes)- 25:47 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:30
Monday’s bonus segment is FREE as our birthday gift to you. I don’t know what to say about it other than idk y’all. Check it out at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
It’s a hot mess of a quarantined livestream where we talk about, and (regrettably) make each other, cocktails.
In this episode: News- 7:19 || Main Topic (Cocktails)- 20:03 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:23:53
On Monday, you'll get to hear the Q&A we did after the livestream where we answer your gayish questions! Go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast for bonus content and more stuff.
Open up, it’s time for open relationships! Mike and Kyle share gayta and our personal experiences with open relationships. Plus, our married friends Keegan and Tom talk about opening up their relationship after 12 years of monogamy.
In this episode: News- 2:54 || Main Topic (Open Relationships)- 13:36 || Guests (Keegan & Tom)- 37:51 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:17
On Monday, get ready, because Keegan and Tom talk about hooking up with one of the Gayish people... but which one? This bonus segment, and more, available at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
A magically delicious episode about gay leprechauns and leprechaun dicks.
In this episode: News- 4:22 || Main Topic (Leprechauns)- 19:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 59:45
On Monday's Patreon segment, surprise, surprise, we talk about dicks again. Bonus content and other fun things available at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Ma Johnson joins us to talk about gay icon Dolly Parton. Why is she a gay icon? Do we care?
In this episode: News- 9:06 || Main Topic (Dolly Parton)- 23:38 || Guest (Ma Johnson)- 25:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:09
On Monday, you'll get to hear the unedited version of Ma Johnson's life update, which I cut down heavily for the main episode. Get it at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Guest Kevin Gerdes from the podcast LGBT Stories joins us to talk about the closet and the pressure to come out.
In this episode: News- 1:00 || Main Topic (The Closet)- 10:24 || Guest (Kevin Gerdes)- 21:12 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:46.
On Monday's bonus segment, Mike explains where the phrase "coming out of the closet" came from, and Kyle is actually interested.
Butt plugs: a hole new world. In this episode: News- 5:37 || Main Topic (Butt Plugs)- 17:38 || Gayest & Straightest- 59:31. Coming Monday on our Patreon bonus segment... well, you don't wanna miss it. Trust us. www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Who is your authentic self? Justin Michael Williams joins us to help us uncover a different style of meditation and figure out what is going on with that neuronal orgy in our heads.
In this episode: News- 1:10 || Main Topic (Meditation)- 15:43 || Justin Michael Williams- 23:13 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:26
On Monday, Mike and Kyle talk gay meditation retreats. Are they sexy? Are they cool? Are we going to speculate due to lack of first-hand knowledge? Find out on the bonus segment, which will be available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
In this episode about Star Trek—er, I mean, science fiction, we cover Orson Scott Card, Star Trek, LGBT representation in sci-fi, Star Trek, the characters of Star Trek, and lots of specific references to Star Trek.
In this episode: News- 6:51 || Main Topic (Sci Fi)- 19:25 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:22
Then, on the bonus segment, Fucking Dan tells us about sci fi sex workers (comes out Monday!). Go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast to get access to that segment and all the other bonus segments.
This episode is like a kick to the ovaries. Robin Hopkins and Jaimie Kelton from the podcast If These Ovaries Could Talk join us to talk ovaries, alternative families, and eating pussy.
In this episode: News- 6:17 || Main Topic (Ovaries)- 14:01 || Guests (Robin Hopkins and Jaimie Kelton)- 20:16 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:27
Plus, on Monday's bonus segment, you'll get to listen to more of our hilarious conversation with Robin and Jaimie. Go to patreon.com/gayishpodcast for early access to episodes, bonus content, and more!
What is it about fetishes that irks Mike? It’s not monkeys. Or The Eagle. Or balloons. Or feet. Let’s just say, if your fetish is strict denotative adherence, you’re in for a treat.
In this episode: News- 2:31 || Main Topic (Fetish Night)- 14:32 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:28 On the Monday bonus segment, Fucking Dan tells us about Bettie Page, the Queen of Pinups, and her connection to a Fetish Night Dan used to go to.Mike’s Scruff game is... wanting. Kyle tears his profile apart with the help of two experts, Tiffany Troiano and Nicole Firestone, to help his online persona reflect the amazing person we know that he is.
In this episode: News- 6:44 || Main Topic (App Makeover)- 16:23 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:14:53
On Monday, Dan will flip the script by giving Scruff a makeover on the bonus Patreon segment, which will be available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast
Are cigars #TotesMasc or are they pseudo-penises for your mouth? We check in on the science when we talk about the stereotypes of cigars. In this episode: News- 1:43 || Main Topic (Cigars)- 13:30 || Gayest & Straightest- 57:46 On the Monday bonus segment, Fucking Dan talks about cigar fetishes, including his cigar fetish fantasies. Get early access to episodes an bonus content at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
To kick off our goal of learning Polari, we introduce you to Polari Word of the Week, refresh you on the words we've already learned, and tell you how you can learn along with us.
You may be setting fitness goals for the new year, and we have some advice for you (and for ourselves). Also, Richard Simmons. In this episode: News- 5:41 || Main Topic (Fitness)- 16:37 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:16:58 Coming Monday (spell "coming"), Fucking Dan talks about his own fitness journey. To get early access to episodes, plus lots of bonus content, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Why does fruit mean gay? Mike explains its origin in connection to a secret gay language. Plus, Urban Dictionary, Skittles, fruit booty, and more.
In this episode: News- 7:00 || Main Topic (Fruit)- 12:54 || Gayest & Straightest- 59:33
Also, Fucking Dan tells us whether pineapple really makes your cum taste better in the bonus Patreon segment, coming on Monday. Support us & get bonus content at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
You have gayish questions. We have gayish answers. We celebrate our 150th episode with a very special Q&A from you, the gayish listeners! What are Mike and Kyle's favorite episodes? How much math did you all ask us to do? How many notches are on Mike's bedpost for his lifetime, and is it more or less than Kyle's number this week?
Mike goes to a jerk-off club and talks about meeting the love of his life. Plus, jerk-off related gayta, euphemisms, and religious teachings.
In this episode: News- 8:21 || Main Topic (Jerking Off)- 14:08 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:15
This Monday, we’ll release our bonus Patreon segment from Fucking Dan about how he cured his premature ejaculation. Bonus content and more available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
We cover everything from jocks, jockstraps, straight guys, and Grindr to self-hatred and suicide with our guest Brock McGillis, the first openly gay professional hockey player. Check out his upcoming TV show, This Is Shit, with RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni and star Mrs. Kasha Davis, at www.wowpresentsplus.com/this-is-shit.
In this episode: News- 6:49 || Main Topic (Jocks)- 17:32 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:38
Coming soon to Patreon, a bonus segment from Dan covering jockstrap mystery. Get bonus segments and episodes at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Kyle either has anxiety or just an extreme case of anxiety about whether he has anxiety or not. Mike only has anxiety sometimes, but when he does apparently it makes life difficult in the bedroom. Try not to bite your nails as we talk about the all too common issue of anxiety, something that everyone deals with but especially gay people.
Are you my Daddy? We rev up our BDE (Big Daddy Energy) to answer the all-important question of whether Mike is Daddy.
In this episode: News- 2:52 || Main Topic (Daddies)- 17:02 || Gayest & Straightest- 59:12
To get a bonus segment with Fucking Dan’s real-life daddy, who is also 12 years younger than him, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
While Mike selfishly celebrates his birthday in Scotland, Fucking Dan steps in as co-host so he and Kyle can tell each other horribly sad hate crime stories, including the shooting at gay bar Backstreet Cafe by Ronald Gay and the murders of Michelle Abdill, Roxanne Ellis, and Scott George by Robert Acremant.
In this episode: News(ish)- 4:12 || Main Topic (Hate Crimes)- 5:39 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:43
To get a bonus segment with gayta about hate crimes, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
We face our body image issues head on when we consider getting naked at a “sex hotel” with Davey Wavey, creator of Himeros.tv. And yes, one of us gets naked. :O
In this episode: News- 4:42 || Main Topic (Sex Hotel)- 15:30 || Davey Wavey- 27:40 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:18:32
Plus, more of our discussion with Davey Wavey, including how to hook up at a bathhouse, self esteem when using sex apps, and waiting in a room ass up, all available in our bonus segment available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
What are your fantasies? Do gay men have nastier fantasies than the straights? Where does Mike get his erotic fiction? Plus Mike/Kyle slash fiction that makes everyone deeply uncomfortable. If you'd prefer not to hear us talk sexy to each other, skip the "Slash fiction performance" section from the timestamps below.
In this episode: News- 2:30 News || Main Topic (Fantasies)- 16:36 || Slash fiction performance- 1:03:28 || Slash fiction discussion- 1:18:17 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:23:19
Plus, Fucking Dan reads a runner-up slash fiction contest entry with a twist ending! It's posted as a bonus segment on www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast
Steve V. Rodriguez from Talk About Gay Sex Podcast shares his experiences as a gogo boyand the sketchy producer that lived up to the Hollywood reputation.
In this episode: News- 5:22 || Main Topic (Gogo Boys)- 11:55 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:40
Plus, Fucking Dan recounts a gogo-boy-related murder in our bonus segment, available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Mike and Kyle talk about Spirit Day, spirits, spirits, spirit animals, and the Holy Spirit.
In this episode: News- 6:23 || Main Topic [Spirit(s)]- 18:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 42:03
Also, Dan shares his sometimes terrifying experiences of being bullied growing up in our bonus segment at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
IT’S BRITNEY, BITCH! In spite of his resistance, Mike remembers several moments where Britney had a major impact on his life.
In this episode: News- 3:54 || Main Topic (BRITNEY SPEARS)- 14:40 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:15
Also, Kyle launches into full defense mode when Fucking Dan tells him why Britney is homophobic in our bonus segment available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Mike and Kyle talk to a married gay couple about their baby, who is due in just a couple of weeks, and the journey they took to get there. Guests: Husbands Joseph Peters-Mathews (from Episode 37 about gay priests) and Brandon Peters-Mathews.
In this episode: News- 3:22 || Main Topic (Surrogacy)- 12:27 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:31
Bonus segment with more datums about same-sex couples with children available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
YouTuber Davey Wavey joins us to talk about (and practice) vulnerability by getting really, really, really personal.
In this episode: News- 2:45 || Main Topic (Vulnerability)- 13:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:09
Bonus segment with a different spin on vulnerability at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Astrology, the top shortage, lesbian bed death, and astrology. We talk about lesbian stereotypes with Clara Pluton and Val Nigro of the Hot Takes with Hot Dykes podcast. Oh, we also talk about astrology.
In this episode: Corrections- 2:29 || Guests Clara Pluton and Val Nigro join us to talk about dykes- 7:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:04:40
Bonus segment from Fucking Dan about the origin of the word "dyke" at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Eat Ass. Love Ass. Pray Ass.
In this episode: News - 4:35 | Main Topic (Rimming) - 14:15 | Gayest & Straightest - 1:04:49
Bonus segment from Fucking Dan about his top-secret homemade lube product is available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
After a long hiatus, we're back with a new Shrinkage! Kyle talks about the gay version of the Bechdel Test and LGBT representation in movies.
Oh Merlin! We talk about Dumbledore's gayness, JK Rowling's TERFness, and who is Rebecca Salt? Thank you to Cian and Javier for requesting this topic as part of their Patreon benefits!
In this episode: News - 2:21 | Main Topic (Harry Potter) - 12:44 | Gayest & Straightest - 51:41
If you want to decide a future episode topic, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast to take a look at the benefits and levels!
Tuck Woodstock, host of the Gender Reveal podcast, joins us to answer inappropriate questions about being non-binary. [UPDATE: Since recording this episode, Tuck has updated their name. In the episode, you'll hear all of us use their (now) dead name, which has been preserved as-is given the importance to our conversation.]
In this episode: News - 4:13 | Main Topic (Non-Binary) - 12:44 | Gayest & Straightest - 56:45
Bonus segment about the singular they/them pronouns available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
So... what exactly are poppers? Is it Kyle or Mike that basically has no idea? What will it be like when we find out in front of a live audience? Get ready to clean your VCR!
The only cars we really care about are muscle cars, minus the cars part. But I guess we’ll talk about them anyway.
In this episode: News - 9:23 | Main Topic (Cars) - 19:44 | Gayest & Straightest - 1:04:48
Bonus segment about rainbow stickers on cars available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
One of makes friends with them, the other can’t handle them. Get your ones ready, it’s strippers!
In this episode: 4:37 - News | 14:42 - Main Topic (Strippers) | 1:00:30 - Gayest & Straightest
Bonus segment about whether go-go boys are straight or gay available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
I hate this part right here.
In this episode: 5:23 - News | 24:16 - Main Topic (Breakups) | 1:29:09 - Gayest & Straightest
A special thank you to A.É. Coleman for requesting this topic as part of his Patreon benefits. Is the Navy really all that gay? Plus, the return of Momsplaining.
In this episode-- 1:19 - News | 10:19 - Main Topic (Sailors) | 1:03:02 - Gayest & Straightest
Check out the Patreon benefits, including bonus episodes and segments, at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Why are gay people expected to be on the forefront of trends? Also, we delve into White Claw, if it's good or bad, and the hard seltzer water craze.
Check out the Gayish YouTube video with our actual blind taste taste.
Bonus segment for some Patreon members: what your La Croix flavor means about your sexual interests.
Thanks to our friend Doug Antkowiak for the idea for this episode!
What is the difference between STI and STD? And what deep dark secret has Mike been hiding that turns out is not that dark after all? Kyle asks "what about straight guys"? Take a listen for a typically Gayish look at sexually transmitted infection.
For our Pride48 live stream, we delve into the mystery and science of rainbows.
Sit. Stay. Now, play!...this episode. Our guest Pup Kero teaches Mike and Kyle that pup play is more than just a kink.
Full transcript available at http://www.gayishpodcast.com/index.php/2019/06/27/gayish-124-pups-w-pup-kero/.
Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Like an open gay couple, we celebrate Pride month with even more guests. Kevin Toovey, Jake Leon-Guerrero, and Xander Hurley join us to talk about their experiences as LGBT people of color.
Is Kyle religious? God, no! Guest Sarah Austin from the SarahTalk podcast joins us to talk about how she went from attending a First Christian church on the road to becoming a preacher to an atheist.
It’s never too late to be gay! Guest Mark Traphagen joins us to talk about what it has been like to come out in his 60s.
More with Mark available for select Patreon members at https://www.patreon.com/posts/more-late-bonus-27427820.
How did it take us this long to talk about boobs? Get out your sports bra, and get ready to hear all about the complicated relationship between gay guys and breasts. Also, a very personal and disturbing true crime segment that will leave you wondering why you listen (even more than usual).
At the request of our Facebook Group, we discuss an important mental health topic, therapy. And yes, Gayish counts as therapy. You’ll pretty much be totally not crazy after listening to this.
¡Cojan las orejas! Hablamos de España (in English, claro). Spain is super gay-friendly… or is it? Send this episode to your Spanish friend! We’re trying to get more Spain cred.
Let me sit this podcaaaaaaaast on ya, show you how we feel.... about Beyoncé.
What started as an episode about foreskin turned into a full episode trying to answer the question, “should we circumcise babies with penises?”
We are gay and don't care about fashion. (If you say you're going to take our gay cards, we'll lose our shit.)
A special thank you to Chris Sanders for requesting this topic as part of his Patreon benefits. Or if you hate it, blame him because we did not choose this he did. Mike and Kyle look at the fascinating world of beards. Come find out why Mike and Kyle were both screwed up by their childhood despite being on opposite ends of the hirsute spectrum.
On the 20th anniversary of The Matrix, people have been re-evaluating the Oscar-winning movie from a new lens of trans-ness given, unlike when it was released, the Wachowskis are now out trans women.
Celebrate our 2 year anniversary with doubles: double dass, double penetration, double entendres, and more. Plus, announcements about live shows, t-shirts, Patreon, and more! (Yes, I said “and more” twice. It’s double.)
EXCITING GAY THINGS are coming up next week. It’ll be our two year anniversary, and we have fun surprises for you. This isn't a new episode, just a tease.
Mike's Mom, the infamous Ma Johnson, answers your questions, including what she thinks of Mike's exes, whether she's a top or bottom, and what she likes least about Mike.
This Irish celebration is a battle ground for queer inclusion. But when it comes to St. Patrick himself, maybe there's more to the story.
Lend us your voy-ears because we get off on knowing you're listening to us talk about voyeurism, both consensual and non-consensual.
Is Mardi Gras straight or gay? We cover New Orleans, Southern Decadence, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, and beeeeeeeads! Plus, an appearance from one of our favorite guests.
Gay porn star Calvin Banks and YouTuber Davey Wavey talk about how Calvin’s very personal story of abuse was removed by YouTube and how censorship is impacting LGBT YouTubers.
Obviously the two best people to give relationship advice, Mike and Kyle discuss aromantics, romantic literature, and why straight people should avoid chocolate. Happy VD!
Gay death penalty, Jussie Smollett, a correction, the formula for group sex, and all before we get to the topic of being gay in the workplace. If you want to jump right to the topic, start at 35:45.
Threesomes are a thing we should talk about, right? Come be our third or fourth wheel as we look at the rich tapestry that is sex between three people. At the same time. In the same place. Probably.
Queer representation in video games is getting better! Special guest Matt Baume joins us to get into the nitty gritty nerdy queerity of gaming.
Topics: Kamala Harris, Star Trek, Graham Linehan, mermaids, hbomberguy, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
How do gays make gay friends? Does the ‘f’ in friend stand for ‘fuck first’?
The question that splits our community - have you ever hooked up at the gym? Plus, hear about the gym's gay history, locker room fun and flops, and if straight guys need to be worried.
After 100 episodes, and 100 shots of beer, we recorded this trainwreck. Enjoy the questions and answers, well wishes from our friends, and hear us generally be a sloppy mess. Plus meet Fucking Dan!
So, Batman and Robin are gay, right? The answer, plus homophobia in comics, tight nipple-suits, gay superpowers, and other LGBT superheroes.
Special guest Davey Wavey, owner of the second and third most famous nipples (after Janet), joins us to teach us how to pleasure our nipples.
What does it mean if you·re a straight guy that has a gay sex dream? Or vice versa? Wet or dry, gay or straight, most of us have sex dreams. We take a look at what actual science says about your dreams to figure out what dreams say about us.
Santa comes down your chimney early this year! Mike and Kyle talk about every possible Santa: gay Santa, black Santa, Russian Santa, and underwear-clad Santa. Happy Holigays!
Live (kinda) from the Portland Podcast Festival, Mike and Kyle talk sluts, gay sex, and streetcars.
There are at least 101 reasons not to listen to this episode. One of them is the Thanksgiving food Kyle loves to hate, Turkey. Join us as we take a look at the strange world of Turkey, and somehow stumble into the list of the most offensive things on the internet.
What are gold star gays, and why do we hate them? Who knew Mike and Kyle would come out in such strong support of vaginas and all they stand for.
What does losing your virginity mean to gay men? We invited Ray and Jay from the He Said He Said podcast to help us blow a hole in the traditional ideas of what virginity means.
Freddie Mercury, because Freddie Saturn canceled on us. Mike and Kyle talk about Freddie, Queen, HIV/AIDS, the new Rami Malek movie Bohemian Rhapsody, the song Bohemian Rhapsody, and straightwashing. Plus, the potentially rich nuances of Fat Bottomed Girls.
Twink, twank, twunk. Mike and Kyle examine the sub-categories of gays, such as twinks, twunks, bears, otters, and peacocks?
Artist Justin Michael Williams shares the good, the bad, and the black of LA gay culture, including his struggles with an eating disorder. Download his free meditation guide at www.meditationkingdom.com.
Grab your Uggs and your butt hookah, and get ready to decide if you like your PSL with or without mace. Join us as we take a fascinating look at the pumpkin spice phenomenon!
There’s a lot of False-vadas out there, so we tell the Truvada. We talk about the magic pill that prevents HIV. Plus, Mike confronts Kyle.
Why are gay men called fairies? Mike and Kyle explore fairies, faeries, and even ferries in the temporary autonomous zone we co-created to record this episode.
Topics: radical faeries, gay head, fairy godmothers, gay mentors, alaska thunderfuck, chechnya, vietnamese bachelor
Parks, bathhouses, public bathrooms, and more! We chat with Matt Fisher and Ryan Weadon from the Ex Rated Movies podcast about what cruising means to us and how our experiences don’t always live up to what you see in Queer As Folk.
Topics: Eminem, Karamo, bathhouses, trough urinals, hookups, anonymous sex, adult classified ads, Squirt.org
Take a knee, open up, and let us gush all inside you… about protests.
Topics: Colin Kaepernick, sip-in, Stonewall, Russia Day, Queer Nation, drag queens
Davey Wavey, founder of the erotic gay site Himeros.tv, joins us to talk about the good and the bad of gay porn. If you want a hot, steamy, arousing conversation about porn, sorry ‘bout it because we mostly talk about the ways it fucked us up.
Topics: sex education, Blake Mitchell, sexual health, gay porn studios, Bianca Del Rio, Alex Jones
Give me a hand, won't you? This is our live recording from the Pride48 event in New Orleans.
Are gay men more likely to be pedophiles? We reached into the very back of the pedophiling cabinet to pull out this risqué topic.
Topics: child abuse, Anita Bryant, NAMBLA, LGBTP, #droptheb
Gays love their dogs, but why? We talk about the stereotypes, the ups, the downs, and all the in-betweens (literally) of dogs.
Instagays are hot, but is there more to them? Also, what’s up with Ma Johnson’s crotch? The answer to both questions: probably.
Topics: Instagays, Instagram, Khalid El Khatib, Logan Fletcher, Antoni, Queer Eye
Mike returns from Russia! We share our personal experiences and some research about the damaging consequences of passing for straight. #downer
Topics: passing, mental health, closeted, Russia, gay
We welcome our first ever guest co-host, Josh Galassi, to talk homophobes with Kyle. Also, an update from Mike in Russia.
Topics: homophobes, homophobia, Josh Galassi, Dorothy Hajdys, Allen Schindler Jr., Bill Clinton, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Wines aren’t gay or straight, but the people that order them are. Chris Bolla, manager of the Wines of Washington Tasting Room, shares the stereotypes of who orders different types of wine. Also, BROSÉ Y’ALL!
Topics: Justice Kennedy, gay-friendly wines, Two-Buck Chuck, wine tasting
Russia may have anti-LGBT laws, but it has a pretty queer history. They might as send us to jail now because we get all Gayish on its ass, right before Mike gets inside it.
Topics: gay propaganda law, World Cup 2018, Apple, Chechnya, Tchaikovsky, face control
In celebration of the World Cup, we talk soccer guys, putos, and talk about real soccer phrases that sound real gay.
Topics: 2018 World Cup, Russia, Mexico, FIFA, Robbie Rogers, Collin Martin
Our live streaming (in more ways than one) broadcast for Pride48 2018. Topic: watersports, golden shower, pornhub, ricky martin, annie sprinkle, albert fish
As a belated Father’s Day gift, we are celebrating dads of all shapes and sizes. Sorry daddies and daddy enthusiasts, this is about actual fathers.
Queer Eye. Season Two. Netflix. We talk about it. The good and the bad. You know the drill.
Why do Amtrak passengers keep dying? After recent news of Aaron Salazar’s mysterious coma-inducing injuries, Mike and Kyle dig in to other unexplained Amtrak deaths (or are they murders?).
Legalese? Legal please! Let’s dig into cake like Rihanna on her not birthday, and other important gay cases. Topics: Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court, Lawrence v. Texas, Loving v. Virginia, Obergefell v. Hodges
To celebrate the Stanley Cup, we talk about hockey (of the ice, not of tonsils). Strap on your helmet and get your curvy stick ready, it’s going to be a weird three periods. Topics: hockey rules, hockey terms, Voight Demeester, Howard Bloom, 1999, Brad Marchand
Are you as shocked as we are it took this long for us to do this episode? This week is all about dicks! So many dicks! All the dicks! It seems appropriate that it is an extra-long episode too. Enjoy.
OK, so this episode is about unicorns. Why? We have no idea. I mean, they are pretty gay. But we also talk about millenials, pooping ice cream, and Kyle says something that Mike says is his favorite thing that has ever been said on the podcast.
It’s not all brunch dates and morning blow jobs. Gay dating in a straight world can be tricky. Topics: Colton Haynes, psychology of dating, gay dating vs. straight dating, how to lie on the first date, dating Kyle
Gayish interviews Josh Galassi about his Queerty article, “I’m gay and disabled and no one in Seattle will have sex with me.”
By listener request, we talk about the ups and downs (and rinse and repeat as desired) of gay bars. We are joined by our guest, Queerty writer and potential Kyle replacement, Josh Galassi. Topics: dos and don’ts of gay bars, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, gay bar assault
THIS EPISODE IS A SHOCKER NO NOT THAT KIND OF SHOCKER. Special Guest: Max Cameron (bondagelessons.com). Topics: BDSM, kink, polyamorous, Max Cameron, bondage Skippers: BDSM discussion starts at 15:50
The murder of Ally Steinfeld. We try to record an edit-free podcast this time. It didn’t work. Topics: Ally Steinfeld, murder, true crime, trans, transgender, transphobia Skippers: Ally’s story starts at 13:09
Mike and Kyle discuss our top listener-requested topic: age. Is it true that gay relationships have greater age gaps than straight relationships? Let’s talk about our weird feelings about age! Topics: age gaps, Age Gap Love on Netflix, grandparents’ STDs, gay age gap formula Skippers: age discussion starts at 13:35
Momsplaining returns to define ‘highsexual’. Plus: “Jeff Session. Marijuana. Legal. Maybe won’t be. Um, stockpile. We talked about the stockpiling.” – Mike. Other Topics: Momsplaining, Mike Pence, Marlon Bundo, John Oliver, Weed, Marijuana. Skippers: weed conversation starts at 9:01.
If you want to hear Jeffrey Masters, host of the podcast LGBTQ&A, talk about the countless interviews he’s done with notable people in the queer community, maybe listen to his podcast? Because in this episode, Jeffrey joins our discussion about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Follow Jeffrey on Twitter @jeffmasters1 and his podcast @lgbtqpod.
RuPaul says trans girls are not allowed to be drag queens. Mike is very confused. Kyle does his best to sort it all out.
Phew. What a roller coaster ride. We talk about how it is impossible to get HIV from chocolate, how Mike has judgy feelings about the straight guy Kyle hooked up with, and that one of us struggles with self harm from time to time. Typical Gayish, we bring you up, bring you down, and bring …
More gays have been arming themselves with guns, and we delve into the reasons why. Plus, we talk to a gay Texan gun-owner, Michael Buss. Put the safety on before listening! Topics: Pulse Nightclub shooting, Omar Mateen, LGBTQ homicide. Skippers: gun conversation starts at 17:54
In our first ever live show, Mike and Kyle do oral in front of an audience. Topics: Gus Kenworthy, brojobs, autoblow, spit or swallow Skippers: 7:24 is the start of the oral discussion
Before Grindr or Scruff, gays used handkerchiefs to proclaim what (or who) they were looking for that night. We delve into origins and analysis of the hanky code. Plus, the return of Momsplaining with Ma Johnson. Skippers: 14:54 is the start of the hanky code discussion
Weir going to talk figure skating and Rippon its gayness. And then learn one more gay figure skater’s name to make a third pun. Topics: hockey, Adam Rippon, Mike Pence, The Eagle, Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan, John Curry Skippers: 12:40 is the start of figure skating discussion
You have gayish questions. We have gayish answers. We celebrate our 50th episode with a very special Q&A from you, the gayish listeners!
Mike and Kyle uncover the disturbing history Disney has with the LGBTQ community in their parks and characters. Queer mafia: we may need your help defending us from the secret Disney mafia! Guest: our favorite fag stag and Disney expert, Doug Antkowiak.
The best recap of this episode is: tops, bottoms, power bottoms, Gay’s Anatomy, age differences, findom, pups, God Jayden, and a whole lotta bro. Our guest is Andrew Gurza from DisabilityAfterDark, the podcast that shines a bright light on sex and disability.
Mike and Kyle talk about how the Aziz Ansari story and the #metoo movement relate to their own experience in the gay community.
Ryan Murphy’s upcoming show, “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace,” has the gays in a tizzy with Criss-citement. We talk about gay murderer Andrew Cunanan’s killing spree and how his experience is reflection of our own.
Mike opens up about his second divorce. Unplanned but important sub-topic: bi erasure. Unplanned but trivial sub-topic: what’s in Jesus’ butt?
Our interview with Mary Berry, the time we tried noseblasting, and the hookup that almost destroyed the podcast. These are just some of the highlights from Gayish in 2017.
We introduce a new segment, “Momsplaining with Ma Johnson.” Plus, which sex toy did Mike use incorrectly and end in a messy puddle on the ground?
All that glitters isn’t so gold these day, so suck my cod, Smash Mouth.
Mike and Kyle talk about the phenomenon of g0ys, why “preferences” are really just racism, and we learn Mike definitely does not speak Hebrew.
We look at fisting from every angle: fisting by the numbers, fisting for dummies, fisting laws in Australia, and fisting stories. (Yes, that covers 100% of the angles.) Our audio got weird during Mike’s story about Double Dick Dude, but it only lasts for a few minutes. We apologize to Mr. Dude.
Let’s talk about our body image issues and then cry for long enough to get slim, sleek tear ducts!
A very special Thanksgiving episode, filled with laughter, Two-Spirit, gay pilgrim orgies, horrifying deaths, and more laughter! Thank you to all of our listeners, but especially the effeminate ones.
Kyle gets blasphemous when we have a gay priest on to talk about the intersection of religion and sexuality. Guest: Joseph Peters-Mathews.
We’ve crunched the numbers, and Vermont is a unique state for one reason. Send a link to this podcast to your Vermont-residing friends, and ask them if REM really is on TV.
Mike explains why ghosts are more likely to be queer in this episode that is supposed to be about LGBTQ ghosts. However a word cloud of the transcript of the episode suggests it’s actually about ‘like’, ‘f— you’, and ‘dan’, in that order.
We’re splitting up! We take the OutKast approach to this episode and let you dive head-first deep inside our gay minds to hear what we think as we attend our (straight) friends’ wedding. Special guests: Matt Eaton and Carly Dykes.
Kyle’s coming out didn’t go so well. Plus, things not to do when someone comes out to you. Celebrate National Coming Out Day (October 11) with us!
Mike and Kyle get butch AF when they reveal whether or not they watch straight porn in yet another hard-hitting, potentially award-winning episode of Gayish.
We must be tired female monarchs because, in this episode, Mike and Kyle are drag queens! Special guest: Honey Bucket.
Why do trans people get murdered more than cis-gendered people?
As a tribute to My Favorite Murder, Mike and Kyle get into some gay homo-cide. Mike recounts the Trick or Treat murder, and Kyle covers the serial killer known as The Wolf Man of London, aka Michael Lupo. Stay gayish, and dont get murdered!
What starts as a lighthearted review of a gay video game, Dream Daddy, turns into the realization that Mike and Kyle are manipulative, are partially sociopathic, and shouldn’t have friends or relationships. Watch us playing Dream Daddy by searching “gayish podcast” on YouTube, and play Dream Daddy for yourself at dreamdaddy.biz.
Its not gay if you never learn his name. Mike and Kyle explore the ups and downs of gay hookup apps like Scruff and Grindr.
Mike and Kyle know nothing about boxing, yet these two gay dudes sophisticatingly anal-yze the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight. That’s why we bring in reinforcements in the form of Mike’s least good brother, Murph Johnson.
Mike and Kyle try to figure out if their gayness is caused by something otherworldly.
Why are there no out gay players in the MLB? And are high-fives gay or straight? We turn baseball terms into dirty gay sex acts as we try to talk about a sport we don’t know about.
Can periods be genderless? And more importantly, can society accept those who don’t adhere to conventional gender norms? Guests Zipporah Jarmon and Michelle Janayea, co-owners of Pyramid Seven, share the role clothes, underwear, and periods have played in their lives.
Do you know Sia’s sexual orientation? Or who k.d. lang is? Or the song ‘Ur So Gay’? Just admit it. You need this, or you’ll be in treble. Special thanks to Charlie Finn for our new theme song. More info about the music in this episode available at GayishPodcast.com/index.php/music.
A non-stop thrill ride of underwear-related facts, stories, and observations. Apologies in advance to anyone who likes Jesus.
Is Andrew Garfield gay? Does Andrew Garfield hate gay people? Is Andrew Garfield a sexy AIDS time traveler? Are all these questions indefensible click-bate? Listen to find out! You won’t believe minute 21!
Are there gay Mormons? Our friend Derek Flora fills us in on the honest, and sometimes naked (literally), truth of what it was like growing up gay and Mormon.
Why are Subarus associated with lesbians? We delve into the world of LGBT marketing. Plus, Mike says smart things about current events while Kyle tries to say the word Obergeflet.
Can gay men donate blood? Mike gives Kyle some surprising info on blood and HIV. Plus, a gay football player who almost committed suicide rather than come out.
In our first mini episode (for the gays on the go), we talk about the controversial new stripes on the gay pride flag.
Mike and Kyle become better gays by learning where Pride comes from. Then, they become worse gays by questioning if it should exist. Also, whats up Mikes butt?
We welcome our first ever gay guests, Matt and Ryan from the Ex Rated Movies podcast, who are also real life exes. We talk about their sordid romantic history, acceptable age gaps, and the f word. Guests: Matt Fisher and Ryan Weadon.
Mike and Kyle talk to their friends about their experiences being out Dungeons & Dragons nerds. Special guests: Matt Eaton, Carly Dykes, and Sharayah Lewis.
Mikes fraternity brother, Dan Patzer, stops by to talk about his testicular cancer and bust the misconceptions about having one ball.
In this (belated) episode, we talk about where safe spaces came from and what they mean to the gay community. Also, Kyle gets slutty, and Mike yells at you.
In this special Mothers Day episode, Mikes mom stops by to drink wine with us, guess what the words twink, bear, and snowball mean, and answer your questions.
Mike and Kyle talk about f*g stags (straight guys who have mostly gay friends). Plus, our favorite f*g stag, Doug Antkowiak, stops by to tell Kyle why he’s bad at being gay.
Our first ever guests, Mikes brothers, talk about growing up with a gay brother, Mikes marriage to a woman, and whose dick is bigger. Also Mike ruins several tender family moments. Special guests Marty Johnson and Matthew (Murph) Johnson.
Mike and Kyle drink a lot of beer. We play power hour as we ask each other questions like: What is your favorite body part on a woman? What is your least favorite thing about me? Have you ever sent a dick pic? // Background music is I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under …
Kyle and Mike share heartbreak and some laughs about a topic they know little about, basketball. We talk about the first gay NBA player (not Jason Collins), the f-word, and how to not be an asshole.
[UPDATE: this is our original first episode, as-is. The sound quality gets continually better, so if you’re an audiophile, you should jump ahead to episode 012.]
Welcome to Gayish, the podcast where Mike and Kyle explore how they fit (and don't fit) the gay stereotypes. In the inaugural episode, Kyle gets angry talking about first dates, including dating apps, monogamy, and who should pay on a first date.
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