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Appealing To The Straights, Queer Representation + The Cecil Hotel | Brandon Rogers


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Welcome back to another episode of Stuff Every Queer Kid Should Know! Today, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Brandon Rogers, a comedian and YouTube sensation with over 10 million followers. We explore his journey in sketch comedy, the challenges of virality, and the importance of queer representation in media. From his iconic characters to his award-winning series Blame the Hero, Brandon shares insights on burnout, personal growth, and the creative process behind his work. Tune in for a lively discussion that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening!


Timestamps: 


  • 00:00:00 - Introduction
  • 00:01:56 - Who The Hell Are You? 
  • 00:08:06 - Video virality and career goals 
  • 00:09:45 - Burn out in entertainment 
  • 00:13:10 - Queer representation in media 
  • 00:17:20 - Appealing to the straights
  • 00:18:37 - Growing up closeted 
  • 00:22:02 - Max’s…family dynamic 
  • 00:25:24 - Brandon’s first videos and core memories 
  • 00:29:21 - Are we in a simulation? 
  • 00:31:08 - Hot Banana Stud
  • 00:32:05 - Brandon’s connection to the Cecil Hotel 
  • 00:36:12 - Comedy writing
  • 00:39:01 - Know where the line is 
  • 00:41:34 - Keeping up with the content monster 
  • 00:45:08 - The evolution of youtube 
  • 00:46:17 - Helluva Boss & John Waters 
  • 00:49:45 - Billboards on Sunset Blvd
  • 00:52:16 - Class Acts 
  • 00:53:48 - Fight Me 

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