Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast

Ep. 231: This is Everything - Pride Month Special

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Episode Summary

It's Pride Month, and Zach is getting into all of it — the joy, the history, the politics, and the very real threats facing the LGBTQ+ community in 2026. This isn't just a celebration episode; it's a call to remember why Pride exists in the first place.

In This Episode

  • The magic of NYC Pride and what makes it unlike anything else
  • Why Pride started — the Stonewall riots, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the raw resistance that launched a movement
  • Why Pride still matters: 650+ anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in 2026, trans people targeted despite being less than 1% of the population, and rising visibility bans
  • The corporate retreat from DEI and Pride sponsorships — and what it means for community funding
  • Counter-pride events: straight pride nights, "traditional family" campaigns, and what's happening in Tennessee
  • Why the answer to "why do you still need a Pride month?" is: visibility, community, and protection
  • Where Pride goes from here — and why returning to its grassroots roots might be exactly what's needed
  • Zach's best (and most memorable) NYC Pride stories

    • Resources & References Mentioned

    • Listen Up Girl podcast — daily LGBTQ+ news in 10 minutes or less
    • Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera — Stonewall-era activists and trans rights pioneers
    • Stonewall Riots, 1969

      • Share This Episode If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs a reminder of why Pride matters. And please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more people find the show.

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