Let's Unpack That

Your favorite podcast guests are back to kick off Pride Month with Mitchell, Wade and Sagar!

They set the tone for each month...but A Twink and a Redhead aren't celebrating Pride?! Grant and Ash spill the tea on the major business deal preventing them from celebrating this year (0:28). For those of us that are celebrating... putting together the perfect Pride fit can be so stressful. Is all rainbow the move? or are neutrals better? Randall Porter shares his tips and tricks (5:00).

Who doesn't love a little trivia? It's truly a gay Twitter summit as Joe Hornberger, Will Ferrante and the one and only Jae (who literally carries all of Twitter on his back with his constantly viral, hilarious tweets) go head to head o determine who is the true pop culture enthusiast (10:34). Last but not least, Noa Taieb (who is launching his lifestyle/swimwear brand Sunny Days soon !!!) is here to play Unpack It or Block It and expose the truth about World Pride (17:52).

Enjoy the episode and HAPPY PRIDE!

Is it okay for straight people to go to gay bars? Mitchell, Wade and Patryk discuss.

Patryk Kot also unpacks his experience growing up Polish in the Chicago suburbs. From cultural differences, religion and therapy, he candidly shares his story.

New York City has one of the biggest gay communities in the county. Patryk shares his experience moving to the city and his advice for dating.

Whether you are in NYC or Milwaukee - you'll likely find straight people at a local gay bar. Mitchell, Wade and Patryk discuss whether it's okay to bring your girlfriends out with you and if straight couples can go by themselves.

Spencer Hoddeson unpacks social strategy, Judaism and his new vodka soda brand, Gay Water.

Living in NYC, Spencer has built a close-knit friend group. He reveals how “Jewish geography" helped form these connections and his thoughts on the rise of antisemitism across the globe.

Spencer used his marketing expertise to build an online following without even using his voice. He joins Mitchell and Wade to unpack how he views social media and the impact parasocial relationships, oversharing and cancel culture have on creators.

As he prepares to launch Gay Water, he pulls back the curtain on how he's brought the product to life.

Enjoy!

It's time to be f*cking for real. 

TikToker Justin Barish candidly shares his Greek life experience at the University of Alabama. Whether it was intense hazing or secret hookups with "straight" men, Mitchell, Wade and Justin discuss the role frats play in American culture. 

When Justin graduated, he didn't intend on kickstarting his influencer era, but he found himself working a job he didn't love and wanted a change. LA was the answer. As he now balances a full-time job and content creation on the side - what are his thoughts on influencer culture? Justin is pulling back the curtain!

Some of you may recognize Justin from his TikTok relationship - what are his thoughts on sharing your relationship online? How does he keep social media from impacting his relationship? We're getting answers. 

Enjoy the episode and remember - we're shifting to a bi-weekly release schedule: new episodes every other Thursday. :)

Noa Taieb is back to share his experience on Semester at Sea.

Mitchell and Noa unpack what its like to live the suite life on Semester at Sea - from taking classes on a cruise ship to unexpected adventures in Japan. 

When the pandemic hit, Mitchell's voyage hit rough waters. He reveals how this detour impacted his experience.

Enjoy!

Award-winning fitness instructor Matt Johnson spills on all things relationships.

Things get messy when Matt answers unhinged questions from his exes and offers advice for spicing things up in the bedroom.

Wade and Mitchell unpack Matt's experience living in Chicago, his secrets to putting together the perfect fitness class and how he met his boyfriend, Rob.

Enjoy!

Andrew Hartzler went viral when he spoke out against his Aunt Vicky - but there is so much more to his story. 

Andrew opens up to Mitchell and guest host Matthew Mata about his experience growing up in an incredibly religious family where being gay was the worst possible outcome. From conversion therapy to going to a religious university, Andrew candidly shares how the religious beliefs of others have impacted his life. The trio also unpacks the impact conservative colleges have on LGBTQ+ students, how Andrew is standing up to these institutions and the power your voice can hold.

2023 is almost here and fashion/design influencer John Cugel is here to help you elevate your wardrobe and interior design for the new year.

John shares his experience attending an all-boys school, his love for J Crew and the staples everyone needs for their living space.

We hope you all have a fantastic new year and we'll see you on Jan. 19!

Joe Hornberger and Tim Quartier pull back the curtain on the world of musical theater and life as professional actors. 

From auditions to touring across the nation, Joe and Tim share the unpredictable path to your big break, dealing with competition and navigating relationships while on the road. 

Mitchell also shares his background in musical theater and the impact it had on his life.

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