NOTSTR8cast Episodes 1-28

On NOTSTR8CAST #19, Jason and Joe discuss Jason's new job, his viral TikTok, and where his announcer voice came from. 

In the news:

A Georgian cameraman has died after he was violently beaten by a mob while covering anti-Pride protests in Tbilisi last week.

Joe Jeffries, an anti-LGBT+ Republican in the West Virginia House of Delegates, has been removed from his committee posts after sharing terrible cunnilingus advice on TikTok.

Anti-trans Fox News host and Donald Trump fanatic Tomi Lahren has surprisingly leapt to defend Caitlyn Jenner from “despicable” transphobia.

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus has been dog-piled with death threats by QAnon conspiracy theorists over a satirical song about teaching kids tolerance.

The Vatican tries to stall a controversial bill being debated in the Italian Senate that would criminalize homophobia.

A Michigan artist and performer is working to bring what’s believed to be the first dry bar and nightclub for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people to Grand Rapids.

And a Big-Mac-inspired Moment of Conclusion.

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On NOTSTR8CAST #18, Jason and Joe discuss Jason’s huge ice cube in his drink, Jason’s wonderful day, Joe’s awful day, and the reason they’re recording the podcast at midnight instead of noon on Tuesday.

Congrats to Amir Soltani, the winner of the $50 Amazon.com Gift Card Giveaway!

One more day to get NOTSTR8CAST nominated for the voting round of Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best of Pittsburgh.

In the news: 

The Supreme Court rules on a case involving a gay man and a florist.

New Jersey issues an apology for crushing gay bars.

A protest outside a Koreatown spa.

The NFL is Gay.

Ghana thinks LGBT+ pandemic is worse than COVID-19.

And a Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired Moment of Conclusion.

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On NOTSTR8CAST #17, Jason and Joe discuss the heat wave, updates on the Amazon Gift Card Giveaway, Pittsburgh City Paper Nomination, and Jason discusses his camping trip gone to hell. 

In the news:

Followups to two stories we've covered previously: 

Pulse Nightclub has now been designated a National Memorial site. 

New details on the Trump Train skidder now possibly being charged with a hate crime.

QAnon supporters criticize Trump's speech on the return to the campaign trail.

Britney Spears' conservatorship.

A queer valedictorian's awesome graduation speech.

Peppermint Patty as a queer icon, 

And a Gay Republican Moment of Conclusion! 

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On NOTSTR8CAST #16, Joe gives our announcer Deep Throat some bad news, and we get some new theme music. Jason and Joe discuss their sunburns, our Pittsburgh City Paper Best of 2021 nomination, Joe's weird FBI dream, Jason's unfortunate choice of Father's Day gift, and his flooded basement.

In the news:

Update on the Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade Truck Crash.

Stonewall Inn protesting Anheuser-Busch beers.

LaGanja Estranja comes out as transgender.

Mike Pence gets heckled during a speech at the Faith and Freedom Coalition.

Biden's administration now providing gender-affirming surgeries.

Laurel Hubbard makes history as the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics.

A Trump supporter destroys a Pride-themed rainbow crossing.

And a very confusing Moment of Conclusion.

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On NOTSTR8CAST #15, Jason and Joe recap their camping trip, and an update on the $50 Amazon.com Gift Card giveaway.

In the news:

A Michigan teacher gets bashed on social media for wearing makeup.

Burger King's new Ch'King Sandwich.

Long Beach's Rainbow Lifeguard Tower reborn.

Middle School student in Ohio gets gay-bashed.

Gay Voices for Trump troll arrested.

Pride Flags in Louisville, Colorado keep getting vandalized.

And a Robotic Moment of Conclusion.

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On NOTSTR8CAST #14, Jason and Joe return from their week off, and discuss Pride 2021 Craziness, their upcoming camping trip, the new NOTSTR8CAST.com web site with new blogs by Jason and Joe, and their $50 Amazon Card giveaway

In the news this week:

Gay Life Television and Pittsburgh M4M Owner David Stanton charged with Child Porn Possession.

Former President Trump's Facebook Ban.

Jalen McKee-Rodriguez becomes the first openly gay Black man to hold elected office in Texas.

Dogs no longer bark at Milo. 

And an explosive Moment of Conclusion.

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On Episode #13 of NOTSTR8CAST, Jason and Joe discuss Jason’s Starbucks coffee that took too long to make, their upcoming camping trip, and Joe’s mom asks him about a supposed kitchen fire.

In the news:

The Equality Act appears to be dead.

Lego releases a Pride Lego kit.

An anti-trans college loses it’s first round of legal battle with the Biden administration.

Grindr Horror Stories.

Lil Nas X’s wardrobe malfunction.

Two gay dads create a new children’s picture book.

And a celebration of pansexuality in our Moment of Conclusion.

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On the 12th episode of NOTSTR8CAST, Jason and Joe discuss the CDC's lifting of masking requirements, Jason's date in his basement bar, Joe's mad dash to get his college schoolwork done, and a teaser about what we're planning for next month. 

In the news:

Ellen finally quits her talk show.

Christina Aguilera's new Pride Collection supporting trans rights.

Pulse Nightclub possibly becoming a national memorial.

No more police at NYC pride.

A heartwarming adoption.

A house full of rainbows.

And a very animated Moment of Conclusion.

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On the 11th episode of NOTSTR8CAST, Jason gets a new microphone, a discussion on new laws about shipping vaping-related products, a menthol cigarette ban proposal, Joe's dinner with Leather Guy, a bathroom cleaning mishap, and Jason found out that Joe's never watched the X-Men movies. 

In the news:

The White House comes to the defense of transgender Americans.

A father arrested for testifying against an Arkansas trans healthcare ban.

A gay Croatian couple's 5-year battle to adopt.

Grindr being used to target queer victims.

A report that Hillary Clinton expired from Kuru.

Trans men denied entry into Egypt.

And a not well-thought-out cryptocurrency in our Moment of Conclusion.

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On the 10th episode of NOTSTR8CAST, Jason and Joe recall the failure of their most recent night out, and Joe gives Jason a quiz.

In the news:

Joe Biden's State of the Union address.

Anti-LGBTQ remarks at work.

A gay teen wins his fight against his school's homophobic dress code.

How LGBTQ folks were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

Manhattan no longer prosecuting sex workers.

An update on the LGBTQ-free Polish town.

And an unhinged Moment of Conclusion. 

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