Baby Gay: Queer Culture Unfiltered

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Feeling the call to make a difference in the queer community? Searching for inspiration for LGBTQ+ activism or looking for a beacon of hope in today's world?

This week on the BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) brings you an empowering conversation with West Hollywood Mayor Chelsea Byers. Recorded at the historic Black Cat, Mayor Byers shares her personal path from early allyship to owning her queer identity, and how this journey shapes her groundbreaking leadership in West Hollywood. Discover her powerful strategies for effective activism, learn how to combat burnout, and understand why "queer joy is the antidote" to intimidation. Plus, hear how West Hollywood is actively building a more inclusive future for all – from the official "Rainbow District" designation and the upcoming AIDS Monument to vital protections for multi-parent queer families. This episode offers powerful insights for anyone ready to find their voice and contribute to a more just and joyful LGBTQ+ world.

You can follow Mayor Chelsea Byers on Instagram: @ChelseaLeeBee

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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Figuring out your bi identity? Still working up the courage to come out to family? Or maybe you're a young queer artist just trying to find where you fit?
This week, BabyGay™ Podcast host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with pop sensation Grant Knoche (@grantknoche), and goes deep. Grant dives into his Kids Bop days, writing "First Hello" (the song that helped him come out to his dad!), and navigating fame while growing up in a conservative religious household.

Plus, he's about to have his full-circle moment performing at OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride on June 1st – we love to see it! Grant dives deep into bi identity, bi erasure, and all the messy, beautiful parts of finding yourself. AND...he just worked with Christina Aguilera! OMFG

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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Navigating your identity journey, seeking connection within the queer community, or looking for guidance on embracing your authentic voice? This week's episode is for you, baby! On the BabyGay™ Podcast, I had the incredible honor of speaking with the wonderful Abdullah "Abby" Hall (They/Them), the non-binary Artistic Director of the phenomenal Trans Chorus of Los Angeles (TCLA).

Abby's journey from Hollywood to the heart of TCLA is truly inspiring. Through our conversation, you'll gain deep insights into transgender visibility, the strength of our LGBTQ+ community, and the importance of representation. Their work has reached incredible heights, including performing at the Presidential Inauguration! For those wanting to learn more about non-binary identity, the beauty of intergenerational connection within the LGBTQ community, or simply curious about transgender issues and queer culture, Abby offers valuable perspectives and a message of hope and resilience. This episode speaks to everyone - whether you're newly out or a supportive ally. Get ready...you won't want to miss this one!

Learn more about the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles: https://transchorusla.org/ Follow TCLA on Instagram: @transchorusla 

Follow Abby on Instagram: @abdullahrasheen

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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Struggling with identity after a religious upbringing? Discover how drag became Queen Lauren Banall's powerful path to authenticity after years in the Mormon church. Join BabyGay Podcast Host PJ Brescia for an inspiring and hilarious conversation with the producer and host of LA's #1 Drag Brunch.

Learn how Lauren honored her inner self, found freedom in creative expression through drag performance, and built a thriving community when her upbringing didn't accept all of who she is. This episode delves into Lauren's incredible journey from childhood gender exploration to becoming crowned drag royalty, offering both insightful wisdom and plenty of laughs for anyone seeking to live their true, unapologetic truth.

For queer individuals navigating faith and identity, those exploring the power of drag and performance, and anyone on a journey of self-acceptance, this episode is your permission slip to be yourself! 

Follow the queen @LaurenBanall and @bottomlessdragbrunch 

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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Find your authentic queer self, even when the path takes you on an unexpected journey. Join BabyGay Podcast Host, PJ Brescia (they/them) with Horace Gold (he/him) (Hardly Qualified Podcast Host, multitalented artist, former American Idol Top 60 finalist) as he opens up about his powerful journey after a religious upbringing, while evolving in his artistic identity and beyond.

Horace shares his honest journey reconciling faith and queerness, the challenges of coming out, and embracing his diverse artistic expressions as a singer, songwriter, actor, and content creator. 

Tune in for a moving conversation about authenticity, self-acceptance, and the power of living true to yourself, especially within the LGBTQ+ community.

https://www.tiktok.com/@horacegold?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/@hardlyqualified

https://www.instagram.com/horacegold/

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 does it mean to be queer, after living a life in front of the camera? Former adult performers Sidney Summers (@sidneysummers.x) and OJ Stellar (@stellar.oj) spill industry secrets that the general population ought to know! Join PJ Brescia (@pjbrescia) from BabyGay Podcast (@babygaytv) as they chat with the hilarious Sidney Summers & OJ Stellar from Online Forever Podcast (@onlineforeverpod) as they get real about their queer identities.

Get ready for wild stories about coming out again and again (OJ says it's a constant thing!), navigating fluid sexuality, and carving out their authentic selves in the LGBTQ+ world. We'll explore Sidney's complex journey with gender identity and OJ's game-changing coming out moments.

This ain't your typical queer chat. Expect laughs, raw honesty, and insights you won't hear anywhere else.

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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Nonbinary queer motivational speaker and TEDx speaker, BrandElsa Pereira, shares their inspiring journey of embracing their true self even when faced with rejection. As a TEDx speaker, BrandElsa reveals how they found their voice by taking up space in a world that tried to shrink them. For queer youth, those questioning their gender identity, individuals navigating religious beliefs alongside their sexuality, and anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, this episode offers powerful insights. If you're searching for stories of resilience, self-acceptance, and finding your voice, keep listening.

From their experiences as a Disney performer to their impactful stilt walking through Inglewood, BrandElsa unpacks the profound freedom in choosing yourself, the strength found in self-reflection, and the unexpected blessings that can emerge from adversity. They candidly discuss growing up queer, navigating religion and spirituality, and the spiritual gifts that empowered them.

BrandElsa also opens up about the challenges of gender identity, the experience of being misgendered in the entertainment industry, and their inspiring work creating Haus of Elevation to uplift and empower queer youth to live unapologetically.

This conversation is a potent reminder that you are not alone. BrandElsa's story is a testament to the transformative power of finding your voice and the strength that comes from standing tall in your truth.

✨ "If I’m going to be an easy target...let me take up all the space that I can."  

– BrandElsa

https://hausofelevation.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.

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

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Discover diverse coming out stories, first queer experiences, LGBTQIA+ history, and a supportive community all in one place! Hi gay! I'm PJ Brescia (they/them), your host of the BabyGay podcast and founder of the BabyGay Community. We're a community celebrating the coming out process through storytelling, advocacy, and togetherness. I came out later in life and knew nothing about queer culture—I'm still not an expert! So let's go on a journey of self-discovery together with amazing guests where we discuss everything in between. Coming out looks good on you!

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