Jeff & Will discuss the televised return to the ballrooms of “Pose” on FX and “Legendary” on HBO Max. They also look at the Pride issue of “The Knot” magazine featuring Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughn. Author / Screenwriter / Director JC Calciano talks about “Revenge of the Brobot,” his latest book which continues his “Steam Room Stories” universe. He also discusses how “Steam Room Stories” got started a dozen years ago, the new “Steamy Stories Podcast” and what got him started telling stories across multiple mediums. Complete shownotes for episode 308 along with a transcript of the show are at  BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Ep 308: Into the Steam Room with JC Calciano

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On August 19, 2024, the Rainbow Readers Cruise sets sail for the first time. The cruise is organized by narrator Joel Leslie, Joel's husband and travel coordinator Rich Najuch, and reviewer/blogger Joyfully Jay, and share all the details on this one-of-a-kind reader event. We hear from them about why they created the cruise and the activities that will take place on the voyage. Complete show notes for episode 454 along with a transcript of the show are at  BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on June 3. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Ep 454: Rainbow Readers Cruise: A New Event for Readers

Author Cat Sebastian discusses her latest book, "You Should Be So Lucky," which features the romance between baseball player Eddie and newspaper reporter Mark and is set in 1960 New York. Cat talks about why she decided to write a historical baseball romance and the author whose books inspired her to do it. She also shares details on her favorite scenes and side characters, and she's got book recommendations too. Complete show notes for episode 453 along with a transcript of the show are at  BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, May 20. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Ep 453: Baseball, 1960 New York, and Bad Dogs with Cat Sebastian

Adib Khorram talks with Jeff about his new YA novel, "The Breakup Lists." He discusses what inspired the story of stage manager Jackson and swimmer-turned-actor Liam, including some elements that come from Adib's real life. We also find out about how Adib approached the deaf representation in the book, why he chose the plays he did to be staged within the book, and scenes that got left behind. Of course, Adib's got some great recommendations too. Complete show notes for episode 452 along with a transcript of the show are at  BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on April 8. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Ep 452: Adib Khorram and "The Breakup Lists"

Jeff welcomes authors Layla Reyne, Allison Temple, and Cari Z to discuss the new "Accidentally Undercover" romantic suspense series. We talk about the origin of the series (which includes secret message chicken wings), and what it was like for Allison and Cari to write their first solo romantic suspense books. Plus, they talk about their own books in the series, and give the details about the other books. Cari, Allison, and Layla also have some great reading and watching recommendations. Complete show notes for episode 451 along with a transcript of the show are at  BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, April 22. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Ep 451: "Accidentally Undercover" with Layla Reyne, Allison Temple, and Cari Z

Jeff & Will welcome Steven Salvatore to discuss his new book "The Boyfriend Subscription," which is a queer retelling of "Pretty Woman." Steven talks about the inspirations he took from the Julia Roberts film, why he's started writing adult romance after several young adult titles, plus we get some hints about what's coming in the sequel. Steven also shares some reading recommendations to add to your TBR. Complete show notes for episode 450 along with a transcript of the show are at  BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on April 8. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Ep 308: Into the Steam Room with JC Calciano

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