A Jaded Gay

By A Jaded Gay

Living in a world of fuckboys, homophobes, and inequalities can leave a gay feeling, well, jaded, so tune in for your weekly dose of gay empowerment. We're talking pop culture, politics, and dating ha... more

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December 02, 2025167. Best of Guests 2025: Politico Edition
As we close out 2025, it’s hard to ignore this year’s political turmoil, with uncertainty about our future looming over us. With the holidays upon us, it’s natural to feel bittersweet as we look back and dream of brighter days ahead.
In this episode, we’re revisiting this year's most powerful conversations on politics, identity, and resilience, reminding us that hope, unity, and love can overcome fear.
Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 136. Closets & Cocktails: The Secret History of Gay Speakeasies (with Chris Holcombe)
Listen to Episode 137. Who’s Your Daddy? (with Sal Zambito)
Listen to Episode 139. You're Probably Gayish (with Mike Johnson & Kyle Getz)
Listen to Episode 140. Calling All Allies: It’s Time to Step Up (with Greg Baird)
Listen to Episode 141. Queer All Year: 365 Days of Celebrating Pride (with Patrick Gevas)
Listen to Episode 143. Heal from Religious Trauma (with Ann Russo)
Listen to Episode 144. Bullies Beware: Confronting LGBTQ+ Bullying (with Mike Keller)
Listen to Episode 145. Resisting Erasure: Preserving LGBTQ+ History (with Michael Venturiello)
Listen to Episode 150. Lights, Camera, Action: The Importance of Trans Voices in Media (with AJ Mattioli)
Listen to Episode 153. Pride, Pleasure, and the Path to Healing (with Court Vox)
Listen to Episode 154. Pride and Protest: Defending LGBTQ+ Rights in a Shifting America (with Mari Nemec)
Listen to Episode 155. Queers in History: Pride, Resistance, and Fighting Erasure (with Keith Stern)
Listen to Episode 156. Punchlines and Pride: Activism Through Queer Comedy (with Michael John Ciszewski)
Listen to Episode 160. Why Queer Bookstores Matter: Preserving LGBTQ+ Culture and Community (with Greg Newton & Donnie Jochum)
Listen to Episode 163. Queer Belonging in the Digital Age (with Nick Paul)
Listen to Episode 165. Reclaiming Queer History: The Impact of LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction (with Jeza Belle)
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November 18, 2025166. Confront Gay Ageism and Redefine Midlife (with Hunter Flournoy)
In previous episodes, we’ve discussed how stereotypical gay culture has idolized youth, beauty, and sex. This fixation has led some gay men to equate midlife with “aging out” of the community, often resulting in internalized shame and a complicated relationship with aging.

In this episode, Hunter Flournoy, a licensed therapist, coach, breathworker, healer, and spiritual guide, joins us to talk about how gay men can confront ageism and create more fulfilling, authentic lives in midlife and beyond.
Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 60. Is 30 Gay Death?
Listen to Episode 151. Twink Death: RIP Skinny Jeans
Additional Resources:
Debunking 'Gay Death': How Gay Men Can Age with Pride
Learn More About Hunter Flournoy
Plant Sluts
A cheeky deep-dive into the wild, sexy, and often subversive world of botany
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52min
November 04, 2025165. Reclaiming Queer History: The Impact of LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction (with Jeza Belle)
LGBTQ+ history has long been overlooked, ignored, or actively erased, leaving us with only fragments of a past that deserves to be preserved and celebrated. That absence makes historical fiction a meaningful platform for reclaiming space and allowing queer characters to exist in time periods that have traditionally denied their presence or humanity.

In this episode, Jeza Belle, a New York City-based drag queen and author of The Freedom to Love, joins us to discuss the power of storytelling through historical fiction and the importance of preserving LGBTQIA+ narratives in overlooked time periods.
Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 145. Resisting Erasure: Preserving LGBTQ+ History (with Michael Venturiello)
Listen to Episode 155. Queers in History: Pride, Resistance, and Fighting Erasure (with Keith Stern)
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Learn More About Jeza Belle
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Plant Sluts
A cheeky deep-dive into the wild, sexy, and often subversive world of botany
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34min
October 21, 2025164. Exploring Queer Identity Through Astrology (with Danny Santos)
Previously, we discussed how some queer men find solace and empowerment in spiritual practices like astrology, which offers a means of self-discovery and affirmation. Rooted in introspection and symbolism, queer astrology can help individuals reclaim their narratives and connect more deeply with their authentic selves.

In this episode, Danny Santos, an astrologer, tarot expert, and psychic medium, joins us to explore how spiritual tools like astrology can support queer individuals in navigating identity, healing, and connection during times of transformation.
Related Episodes:
Listen to 79. Queer Mysticism: Gay Men & Spirituality

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Learn More About Danny Santos
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Listen to Astro Daddy Podcast
Plant Sluts
A cheeky deep-dive into the wild, sexy, and often subversive world of botany
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43min
October 07, 2025163. Queer Belonging in the Digital Age (with Nick Paul)
Social media has created vibrant online communities where LGBTQ+ people can connect, share experiences, and affirm their identities. Platforms like TikTok offer support, visibility, and a sense of belonging that many may not find in their offline lives.

In this episode, Nick Paul of The Wicked Pumpkin joins us to explore how TikTok nurtures queer community, creativity, and connection, especially during spooky season, when Halloween’s themes of transformation and self-expression resonate deeply with LGBTQ+ culture.
Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 08. Finding Your Community

Additional Resources:
Finding Your Community: Navigating LGBTQ+ Friendships Beyond the Party Scene
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Plant Sluts
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35min
September 23, 2025162. Queer Beauty: Unfiltered (with Vincent Branchesi & Karim Fadel)
Queer beauty celebrates self-expression, authenticity, and fluidity, challenging traditional beauty standards and embracing identities across the spectrum. By centering queer voices, beauty becomes a powerful tool for empowerment, allowing individuals to reclaim their image and take pride in their identity.

In this episode, Vincent Branchesi and Karim Fadel, co-founders of Grimoire, join us to discuss how they’re redefining beauty and masculinity with their queer-owned skincare brand and explore the empowering role of self-care in the LGBTQ+ community.
Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 89. Beyond the Brawn: Redefining Queer Masculinity (with Erick DuPree)
Listen to Episode 92. Metrosexual Madness

Additional Resources:
Metrosexuality: Challenging Masculinity or Reinforcing Problematic Stereotypes?
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Plant Sluts
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45min
September 09, 2025161. Queer Bodies: Navigating Illness, Identity, and Intimacy (with Mickie Kennedy)
Societal pressure on men to appear tough and self-reliant can lead to the avoidance of medical care since vulnerability is wrongly equated with weakness. For gay men, this is further complicated by the fear of discrimination or judgment in healthcare settings, creating additional barriers to accessing necessary treatment.

In this episode, Mickie Kennedy, author of Glandscapes, joins us to discuss how queer identity and masculinity intersect with health and vulnerability, breaking taboos around gay men’s health and exploring the enduring queer legacy of survival and resilience.
Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 89. Beyond the Brawn: Redefining Queer Masculinity (with Erick DuPree)
Listen to Episode 103. A Pulse Check on LGBTQ+ Healthcare (with Max Austin)
Listen to Episode 107. Kiss & Release (with Anthony DiPietro)

Additional Resources:
The Journey of LGBTQ+ Healthcare Professionals and the Path to Inclusive Care
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Plant Sluts
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48min
August 26, 2025160. Why Queer Bookstores Matter: Preserving LGBTQ+ Culture and Community (with Greg Newton & Donnie Jochum)
Queer bookstores have long been more than just places to buy books, serving as cultural hubs, safe havens, and essential spaces for connection, representation, and affirmation within the LGBTQ+ community. As we navigate an increasingly hostile political landscape, building and sustaining these spaces is not only an act of resistance, but one of resilience and solidarity.

In this episode, Greg Newton and Donnie Jochum, co-founders of the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division (the Bureau), join us to explore what it takes to create and maintain queer infrastructure, how the Bureau continues to provide a platform for storytelling and connection, and what the future holds for this essential community space.
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Learn More About the Bureau of General Services – Queer Division
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Plant Sluts
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56min
August 19, 2025159. Reclaim Your Queer Identity Through Self-Compassion (with Sam Fogarty)
Many gay men grow up internalizing social norms that dictate how they should act, love, or present themselves—distorting their sense of self and making it harder to connect authentically with others. But we can begin to heal when we embrace radical acceptance, challenge outdated narratives, and learn to show up for ourselves with compassion.

In this episode, Sam Fogarty, a licensed therapist and clinical supervisor at myTherapyNYC, joins us to explore the power of affirming, authenticity-centered therapy and how we can begin to unlearn shame by making space for a more expansive, self-loving version of ourselves.
Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 121. Unpack Your Gay Emotional Baggage (with Dr. Jason Durant)

Additional Resources:
Learn More About myTherapyNYC
Follow myTherapyNYC on Instagram
Subscribe to myTherapyNYC on YouTube
Follow myTherapyNYC on Facebook
Connect with myTherapyNYC on LinkedIn
Follow myTherapyNYC on Twitter
Follow Sam on Instagram
Plant Sluts
A cheeky deep-dive into the wild, sexy, and often subversive world of botany
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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43min
August 12, 2025158. Leaving a Narcissist (with Mack Ciccone)
Previously, we explored the concept of love bombing, where one partner overwhelms the other with excessive affection and attention early in a relationship to mask manipulative intentions. This behavior often sets the stage for a narcissistic relationship, a toxic dynamic in which one partner uses charm, control, and emotional manipulation to maintain power.

In this episode, Mack Ciccone joins us to share his journey of leaving a narcissistic relationship and offers insights on reclaiming autonomy and redefining personal boundaries.
Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 29. Love Bombing

Additional Resources:
Love Bombing Defused: Spot Red Flags, Reclaim Boundaries, and Heal from Toxic Romance
Read Take a Bow. Narcissistic Discard. (Part 1)
Read Live to Tell
Plant Sluts
A cheeky deep-dive into the wild, sexy, and often subversive world of botany
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42min

FAQs about A Jaded Gay:

How many episodes does A Jaded Gay have?

The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.