Baby Gay: Queer Culture Unfiltered

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This episode kicks off BabyGay’s Out100 Honoree Series — celebrating the bold, brilliant queer trailblazers featured in Out Magazine’s Out100.

Host PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — sits down at the historic Black Cat in Silver Lake with political analyst, comedian, and activist Ryan Basham for an open, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation about finding self-acceptance through politics, comedy, and grief. From growing up gay in small-town Tennessee to working on the Biden–Harris campaigns, Ryan shares what it really takes to heal, laugh, and keep showing up as yourself...even when life gets messy.

It’s real, it’s funny, and it’s full of heart. Ryan also talks about founding Stonewall Network, his work with the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, and how he’s building queer community through action and laughter. Self-acceptance is a practice, not a destination...and this one’s proof. 🌈

RYAN BASHAM LINKS & UPCOMING SHOWS

• 10/24 – Petty Cash Studios (West Hollywood) – $10 tickets w/ code "RYANFAN" Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-renegades-west-hollywood-tickets-1808976480349
  
  
• 11/5 – HaHa Comedy Club (North Hollywood) - "$5 off w/ code "Percy5"
  Tickets: https://tixr.com/pr/basham/161526
  
  
• Founder of Stonewall Network: https://stonewallnetwork.org
  
  
• Campaign Board Member of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund: https://victoryfund.org

BabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.

Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. 

Special thanks to The Black Cat.

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Ever struggled to unlearn people-pleasing or talk openly about sex, weed, or mental health? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down at The Black Cat with comedian and That’s A Gay Ass Podcast creator Eric Williams (he/him) for a raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable conversation on queer identity, open relationships, OCD, and self-acceptance. Warning: this one gets a little spicy. ⚠️ Warning: this one gets a little spicy!

Eric shares what it was like growing up gay with a straight twin brother in St. Louis, how therapy and weed breaks helped him find balance, and why learning to give kissing notes might actually save your sex life. Together, PJ and Eric dive into sex positivity, queer relationships, and the freedom that comes with letting go of shame. They talk about the ethics of outing anti-queer politicians, why crushes don’t have to threaten love, and the beauty of building trust through honest communication. 

• Listen to That’s A Gay Ass Podcast
• Follow Eric Williams — @EricWills (IG) | @EricWillsTT (TikTok)
• Watch Confession Hall 
• See Eric Williams LIVE in LA (10/23)

BabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.

Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. 

Special thanks to The Black Cat.

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Ever felt the pressure to hide your true self just to belong? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Andy Parker (he/him) writer, creator and co-showrunner of Netflix’s new queer drama BOOTS. Inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine, BOOTS follows a gay recruit navigating Marine Corps boot camp before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”—a story that’s funny, harrowing, and deeply human.

Andy shares how his own closeted 90s adolescence shaped the series, why secrecy harms both people and institutions, and what it took to bring BOOTS to life with Miles Heizer and Vera Farmiga in starring roles. We talk Norman Lear’s early blessing, building military accuracy with real Marines, surviving strike delays, and the advice Andy would give his “baby self.”

BOOTS premieres October 9, 2025 on Netflix.

Links:
📺 Watch BOOTS on Netflix
📖 Read The Pink Marine by Greg Cope White
Follow @Netflix

BabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.

Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. 

Special thanks to The Black Cat.

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Ever feel anxious, struggle to stay grounded, or wonder how to trust yourself on your creative journey? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with singer–songwriter and queer icon Bryce Xavier (he/him) (@BryceXavier). Bryce shares how journaling, affirmations, and his mantra “I can do it” help him manage anxiety and stay authentic while creating music fans can cry, dance, and fall in love to. 

From viral beginnings at 13 to queer anthems like Romeo and I Love You Boy (Harder) to his new single Stupid, Bryce opens up about growing up online, saying no to “almost-right” opportunities, and even the hilariously awkward story of his first crush. 

Links:

•  Listen to Bryce Xavier: Spotify
• Follow @BryceXavier: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
• www.brycexaviermusic.com

BabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.

Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. 

Special thanks to The Black Cat.

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What every BabyGay needs to hear. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) welcomes producer (and bestie) Tom Gault (he/him) for a raw and hilarious conversation about growing up queer in the South, navigating religious shame and family expectations, and embracing life as a queer adult. Tom shares the lessons he’s learned, the advice he wishes he had when coming out, and the power of chosen family. It’s funny, vulnerable, and affirming...a reminder that coming out looks good on you, baby!

Follow Tom:
IG: @TomGault
TikTok: @TomGault

BabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.

Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. 

Special thanks to The Black Cat.

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How to build confidence with a positive mindset. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast, filmmaker Megan Chumbley (she/they) sits down with host PJ Brescia (they/them) to share simple mindset shifts that turn “not queer enough” doubts into grounded confidence: on set, at work, and in everyday life. 

From BabyGay × The Black Cat origins and a Kentucky→LA journey to early queer memories and coming out to parents, Megan offers practical tools you can use today: the compliment rule for collaboration, how to look confident when you’re not, visualization you can start tonight, and tips for finding queer community...even in small towns. 🌈

Megan Chumbley: @megan500000
www.meganchumbley.com

BabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.

Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. 

Special thanks to The Black Cat.

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Learn how chosen family and reinvention can change your life. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast, PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Sarah Carson (actor, private investigator, Harvard trailblazer, and PJB's chosen family) to explore what it takes to keep starting over. From breaking barriers as one of the first women at Harvard Business School, to working undercover as a PI, to launching an acting career later in life, Sarah’s story shows it’s never too late to leap and create the life you want. 

Filmed at The Black Cat in Los Angeles, a historic site of queer resistance, this conversation dives into chosen family, LGBTQ+ allyship, and queer history while exploring the resilience it takes to live authentically. If you’re searching for LGBTQ+ podcast stories about reinvention, coming out, chosen family, or the power of allies, this episode is for you. 

Sarah Carson: @castsarahcarson

Website: www.sarahcarsonactor.com

USA Today: Sarah Carson Article

BabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.

Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. 

Special thanks to The Black Cat.

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How to own your power after coming out. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast, Ashlee Belzo (she/her) — founder of Girls Gays Theys and PuffDAO — shares her journey from being outed as a teen and bullied in school to reclaiming her identity and creating inclusive queer spaces. From transforming pain into empowerment to launching Girls Gays Theys and LEZBOS by Belzo, Ashlee’s story is proof that it does get better! 🌈✨

Queer community, safe spaces, real talk. Hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them), this episode explores what it truly means to live authentically, build queer community, and turn struggle into strength. If you’re looking for coming out advice, LGBTQ+ podcast conversations, or stories of resilience that remind you you’re not alone, this episode was made for you. 💜

Ashlee Belzo: @ashleebelzo
Girls Gays Theys: @girlsgaystheysla | girlsgaystheysla.com
PuffDAO: @puffdao | puffdao.io
LEZBOS by Belzo: @lezbosbybelzo

BabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.

Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. 

Special thanks to The Black Cat.

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Ever felt like you had to wait until you weren’t scared to finally be yourself? Spoiler: you don’t! On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Hannah Perez, entrepreneur and co-founder of Seeq Protein, to talk about what it really means to “do it scared.” From her powerful coming out story at 15 in South Dakota (and realizing coming out isn’t a one-time thing) to healing her inner child and finding spiritual tools for growth, Hannah gets real about the messy, magical parts of living authentically. 

BTW...Hannah also co-founded the viral clear protein brand that went from a living room startup to Mark Cuban’s TikTok!  We dive into business, queerness, spirituality, and why saying yes before you’re “ready” might be the most powerful thing you can do. If you’re searching for coming out advice, LGBTQ+ entrepreneur inspiration, or how to live authentically when you’re scared, this episode is for you! 

Follow Hannah Perez: @hanxperez

Follow Seeq: @seeqsupply | seeqsupply.com

BabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.

Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. 

Special thanks to The Black Cat.

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Curious how faith, queerness, and comedy shape LGBTQ+ culture? This week on the BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with comedian and Newsweek Senior Culture journalist H. Alan Scott for an unfiltered conversation about growing up Mormon, coming out queer, converting to Judaism, and finding their voice through comedy. 

As host of The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott (Newsweek podcast), co-host of Out On The Lanai, and drag alter ego Sadie Pines, H. Alan brings both humor and cultural insight to the mic. In this hilarious episode, they open up about surviving cancer, navigating faith, and yes...what it was like to have the gayest baptism ever! lol

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 @HAlanScott (IG)
@SadiePines (IG)

BabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.

Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. 

Special thanks to The Black Cat.

Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytv

www.baby.gay