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.
Gayish: 286 Queer Spaces
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.
Gayish: 285 Queer as Folk
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.
Gayish: 284 Queer Cinema (w/ Chris Haigy from We Read Movies)
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
To support the show, get episodes a day early, and get ad-free listening, go on over to Patreon.com/GayishPodcast.
Gayish: 283 Queer
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.
Gayish: 282 Virtual Reality
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.
Gayish: 281 Left-Handedness
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.
Gayish: 280 Gay Sex (w/ Dave Quantic from Fruitbowl podcast)
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.
Gayish: 279 Madison Cawthorn [Shrinkage]
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!)
Gayish: 278 Grilling
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.