I was excited to talk to Jai Rodriguez because I’d seen him on Queer Eye, then I realized I’d seen him perform in one of my favorite musicals ever, “Zanna, Don’t!”

So I was a bit star struck.

I don’t like admitting that, but I was.

Then the real magic happened when we spoke, one gay man to another.

Jai is approachable and tells us how it really is for queer people in Hollywood, how COVID-19 is affecting his sex life, growing up evangelical, and being a mentor. 

This high energy interview that moves very fast, so buckle your seat belts boys! This man is gonna tell you what’s really going on. A queer performer teaching us real-life lessons on racial injustice, finding sex that’s a good fit, navigating COVID-19, religion and how gay mentors might do it better.

We talked about:

• Queer Eye and racial disparity (2:45)
• Trans people in entertainment (15:51)
• COVID boyfriends (25:38)
• Growing up evangelical (31:26)
• Being a mentor (38:42)

Mentioned in this episode

• Queer Eye for the Straight Guy 
• Zanna, Don't! 
• Rent
• NBC's Harry's Law

More about Jai Rodriguez on:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Youtube
• IMDb

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