November 04, 2025

Brian and Judson hookup with Mike Albo and talk Hologram Boyfriends, Locktober, money struggles, condom use post-PrEP and the ubiquity of open relationships

1 hour 19 minutes

It’s Dads and Daddies’ 75th episode! On it, Judson enjoys a repeat hookup with a neighbor and accompanies him to see comedian and artist Max Wittert perform. Brian looks forward to ending his hookup drought by attending his first sex party in months. Judson and Brian both reiterate their encouragement to all Dads and Daddies listeners to watch Netflix’s Boots, particularly after the Pentagon put out a statement against it. Judson and his husband are invited to be a Nielsen family. A previous “Hookup of the Week” submitter returns with a Part Two to his previous encounter. The two are then joined by author, journalist, comedian, and performer Mike Albo, whose latest book, Hologram Boyfriends: Sex, Love and Overconnection, has just come out from Macmillan Audio. The three marvel at each having separately learned about “Locktober” in recent days, share their wonder for the concept of edging, and talk about the origin and writing of Hologram Boyfriends. Mike also discusses his relationship with money, being labeled a "Daddy," his love for Provincetown, his frustration with the ubiquity of open relationships, and using condoms in a post-PrEP world. Mike helps Brian and Judson respond to a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener who is ready to make a real connection again after his partner passed away, but is frustrated that many of the men he meets are in open relationships. To close, Mike provides additional advice for a listener whose question about finding community in a new city was discussed a couple of episodes prior.

Mike Albo on the Web: https://www.mikealbo.net/

Get Mike’s audiobook Hologram Boyfriends: Sex, Love and Overconnection: https://read.macmillan.com/hologram-boyfriends-audio-original-9781250393821/

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By Brian Rubin-Sowers and Judson Morrow

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