Love is in the air, and we are thrilled to celebrate Valentine's week with one of the Gayborhood's favorite couples: Philippe Bowgen and Erik Limpitlaw! After an acting career that has spanned virtually every iconic theater and now television (including major roles on "The Mick," "Supernatural," and the "Veronica Mars" reboot!), Philippe tells us about venturing into the writing game since relocating from New York to LA, and Erik opens the library (literally!) to tell all about his new job as the Digital Collections and Licensing Librarian at Stanford University. Erik also shares many memories from his digital licensing and data analysis career at Bloomberg LP and Thomson Reuters, plus his time as a lawyer and a member of the US National Rowing Team. Due to Philippe and Erik's involvement in the leadership (and post-pandemic reinvention!) of LA's queer nightlife scene, we also dive deep into the history of circuit parties within queer life, which includes a candid conversation about how that culture can both build community but also affect body image. Plus, stay tuned at the end of the episode for a sneak peek into "Popular," the new narrative podcast about queer life in DC by Gayborhood alum William Keiser! Go on Instagram to follow Philippe at @philippebowgen and Erik at @limpitbro, plus learn everything you can about the folx highlighted in this week's Gayborhood Watch: Honey Dijon, Luke Nero, Gabby Rivera, Candis Cayne, Eric Conrad, Joel Kim Booster, and check out Philippe and Erik's queer staffing company, QStaff. And don't forget to follow @rogerq.mason, @lovell.holder, @miachanger, and @dgonzalezmusic on Instagram for all your Gayborhood updates!