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Gaby Dunn Oct 18, 2018

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Now that Taylor Swift is officially "political" and speaking out for gay rights -- among other causes -- should we be excited, especially since she may very well have caused a spike in voter registration among America's youngest? Then, Brent, Eliot, and H. Alan welcome writer-performer-LGBTQ activist and host of the podcast BAD WITH MONEY Gaby Dunn to talk about a whole bunch of stuff: coming out in public, how finances are different for queer people, and whether or not Boston is filled with racists. And finally, hear a REAL clip of 10-year-old Eliot on Wheel of Fortune when the guys talk about their game shows, and who would SWEEP on Jeopardy.

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Matthew Dempsey Oct 11, 2018

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John Travolta: movie icon, devout Scientologist, and HUGE fan of male masseuses. But is he a closet case trolling the gay community, as Eliot sees it? Or is it not really our business, as H. Alan insists? And has Brent even SEEN Grease??? Then, gay psychotherapist and YouTube lightning rod Matthew Dempsey talks to the guys about treating a mostly gay male clientele, as well as his video about "pretty privelege" which single-handedly broke the internet, or at least the gay parts. And finally, the guys get sentimental talking about their pets -- even Brent, whose parents dog Prince gets "all the smoochies."

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Travon Free Oct 04, 2018

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Grindr launched Kindr, a campaign to encourage a more inclusive atmosphere among users. Will it work? The guys investigate. Then, writer Travon Free joins Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk about his experience as a bisexual Black dude, including the double-edged sword that is "passing." And, finally, find out which of the guys moisturizes, AND who wants a nose job!

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Sara Benincasa Sep 27, 2018

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Are Bert and Ernie MORE than just "roommates?" A gay writer for Sesame Street says that when he wrote on the show, he did so under the assumption that they were, indeed, a couple. Sesame Workshop officially said that's untrue. So who should we believe? Then, writer, comedian, and "bisexual princess" Sara Benincasa joins the guys to dissect the myth of the Fag Hag and whether or not throwing your bachelorette party at gay bars will make you the life of the party or the reason to leave. Finally, former Crossfitters H. Alan and Eliot debate the merits of the fitness phenomenon, while Brent...doesn't.

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Joe Mande Sep 20, 2018

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First up, Brent, Eliot and H. Alan discuss the nature of FABULOUSNESS, the focus of a book by writer Madison Moore. Just what does it mean to be fabulous? Who is, who isn't, and what happens when Brent slips into a pair of kitten heels? Then, comedian and The Good Place writer Joe Mande joins the guys to talk about the nature of offending people. The guys even do a live read of a "missing" scene from Home Improvement, courtesy of Joe. Then, the guys take the time (!) to discuss watches.

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Kara Klenk Sep 13, 2018

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First, the guys weigh the pros and cons of annual gay pride celebrations around the world, which really boils down to one question: are parades THE WORST? Then, Brent, Eliot, and H. Alan all discuss the movie Book Club with comedienne Kara Klenk, host of the podcast Let's Talk About Texts. Even with A-listers Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen (or, as Brent pronounces it, "Steerburger"), this baffling, campy comedy toes the line between being bad good and bad BAD. By the end of the movie, we learn that Diane Keaton's character is named...Diane, which should give you a sense of how little sense the movie makes. And finally, the guys discuss country music, which includes H. Alan's...unforgettable impression of Carrie Underwood. Unforgettable. Yeah, let's go with that.

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Lex, Esq. Sep 06, 2018

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Brent, Eliot and H. Alan triumphantly break down an ACTUAL STUDY that details just how toxic Grindr can be for its users self-esteem. To stay on theme, Lex of YMIW's favorite blog The Problem Gays, commiserates with the guys about the epidemic of rejection among gay men: where we encounter it and how we react. And, finally, the guys explore the ultimate trifecta: underwear, pajamas and robes! Who wears what and, incidentally, does a single heterosexual man know what Andrew Christian is?

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Kiran Gandhi Aug 30, 2018

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First, the guys talk about Masterpiece Cakeshop of Colorado, where Christian baker Jack Phillips refused to bake a cake for a gay couple, a case that made its way to the Supreme Court. (Fun fact: the same guy LATER refused to bake a cake for a transgender woman, just as Jesus would have wanted!) Then, Kiran Gandhi of the project Madame Gandhi and drummer for M.I.A. and Kehlani, proves what makes her impossibly cool: she's a queer feminist activist, TED talk speaker, and Gap ad model whose story went viral when she "free bled" while running the 2015 London marathon. And when it comes to shitty first jobs, Brent and H. Alan can't hold a candle to Eliot's bizarre, endless list of 25 part-time gigs at Talbots, McDonald's, and an Entenmann's factory where he was driven to tears after being subjected to a 24/7 loop of attack birds squawking: an "eco-friendly" method of keeping rats out of the parking lot. It didn't work, but at least we can all laugh about it together.

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Jaboukie Young-White Aug 23, 2018

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Is a Log Cabin (read: gay) Republican a bad person? What if he manages a CVS and calls the cops on a Black customer using a coupon he doesn't recognize? Because, yes, THAT JUST HAPPENED in Chicago. Next, comedian and twunk-in-progress Jaboukie Young-White joins Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to break down Grindr "tribes:" bear, clean-cut, daddy, discreet, geek, jock, leather, otter, poz, rugged, trans, and twink. Collect 'em all! And finally, BUCKLE UP as the guys talk CARS!

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Gabe Liedman Aug 16, 2018

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Brent, Eliot and H. Alan ask if it's okay to be gay and eat at Chik-fil-A, the fast food chain known for donating millions to an anti-gay political organization...and also THEIR DELICIOUS CHICKEN! Then, comedian and writer Gabe Liedman joins the guys to discuss why they love the women they do, from old standards (Liza, Barbra, Madonna) to sleeper hits (Debbie Gibson, Rita Rudner, Countess LuAnn) to Black lesbian (!) Republican (!!) coke-head (!!!) Nell Carter, the star of Dreamgirls and Gimme A Break!whose clitoris is the stuff of LEGEND. Good luck finding ANOTHER podcast where four adult men fan out over Supreme Court Judge Elena Kagan, 9/11 truther Christine Ebersole, and Anne "You ARE The Weakest Link, goodbye!" Robinson. And finally, the guys talk about -- cue "Valley Girl voice" -- THE MALL, which H. Alan passionately argues is "the best place to masturbate," a revelation that baffles his co-hosts.

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