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Camp Lost Boys is a place where age, sexual orientation, race, religion, and political leanings don’t matter. But all the campers have one important thing in common: they’re all trans men.

Rocco Kayiatos, co-founder of Original Plumbing magazine and Camp Lost Boys shares his journey as a rapper, the challenges of navigating healthcare, and why creating safe, inclusive spaces like Camp Lost Boys is essential for the trans male community. 

*This episode originally aired on May 6, 2020 

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Professor Andrew Lear is an expert on ancient Greek and Roman sexuality. And that makes him the perfect person to explore the complexities of same-sex relationships in ancient Greece, including the role of pederasty and whether ancient Greece can truly be considered a "gay utopia." 


Learn more about Professor Lear's Oscar Wilde Tours: https://www.oscarwildetours.com/


*This episode originally aired on January 1, 2020

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Right now, the US is kind of a sh*tshow when it comes to our civil liberties. In the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, we’re facing all kinds of threats on our rights.

And that’s why on September 14th of this year, a historic march is set to take place in our nation’s capital. Today, we’re speaking with Raquel Willis and Eliel Cruz, the visionary organizers behind the first-ever Gender Liberation March on Washington, DC.

Together, we’ll discuss the significance of the march, the intersection of crucial issues like abortion rights and gender-affirming care, and the collective vision of a world where bodily autonomy and self-determination are non-negotiable. 

Join the Gender Liberation March on September 14, 2024: https://www.genderlib.com 

Follow the Gender Liberation Movement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genderlib 

Learn more about Raquel Willis and her book The Risk It Takes To Bloom: https://www.raquelwillis.com/bloom 

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Where do psychedelic drugs and healing trauma converge for the queer community? Mind-altering plants have been used for thousands of years for spiritual and medicinal purposes. And despite the changing regulations in recent history, they’ve made a big comeback. Naturally occurring compounds like psilocybin (magic mushrooms), ayahuasca, and Ketamine, as well as synthetics like LSD and MDMA have been making headlines recently as a possible key to healing from complex trauma and treating anxiety and depression. 

Today, we’re sitting down with writer, professor, and now proponent of psychedelic-assisted therapy, Greg Wrenn. Greg’s book Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis follows his journey through unpacking and healing from his own trauma through a mixture of Ayahuasca and exploring coral reefs. Greg explains how these plants– when used responsibly– can be the key to unlocking the help that people need and why we in the LGBTQ+ community should be rethinking our relationship with the planet. 

Learn more about Greg and buy a copy of his book here: https://www.gregwrenn.com/

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hen you think about professional sports, you probably don’t think of it as a welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. And that’s because it hasn’t been. 

But regardless of current underrepresentation, the queer community has always been a part of the sports world. Fast forward to modern day, one man is making sure the queer community has a spot on the field. 

Today on PRIDE, we’re sitting down with the first openly bi-sexual pro-football player, Defensive End for the Dallas Cowboys R. K. Russell. He’ll tell us about what it means to be queer in a space traditionally dominated by hetero-normativity, why we need to be uplifting our queer athletes, and how the simple act of journaling can radically uplift your mental health. 

Get R. K. Russell's Huddle Journal here: https://baronfig.com/products/huddle-mens-journal

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If you’ve ever been to a gay or queer-focused bar you’ve probably heard the term Gay Water as slang for the classic vodka soda mixed drink. This slang term dates back to the original Stonewall Inn and has been a staple amongst the queer party scene. 

And yet… the vast majority of beverage brands are owned by cis, hetero, middle-aged white men. This lack of meaningful representation opened up a perfect opportunity for a queer-owned and queer-focused ready-to-drink cocktail brand to step into the space. Enter… Gay Water! 

Today on PRIDE, Gay Water Founder Spencer Hoddeson is sitting down to give us the rundown on how a queer brand can enter a legacy space and what he hopes Gay Water as a brand can do for the queer community. 

Follow Gay Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkgaywater

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In a world where social media shapes how we perceive and connect with the world, content creators can play a huge role in building community and spreading positive messages. Today, we’re talking with Chris Stanley, a dynamic gay content creator, known for his engaging presence across YouTube and TikTok. From funny memes to candid street interviews, Chris has carved out a niche that not only entertains, but also resonates within the LGBTQ+ community.

In our conversation, we delve into Chris's journey from his very first viral video to his role now as a full time content creator, musician, and filmmaker. He shares the profound impact his family has had on his content and how he hopes to inspire other young queer individuals and their families. 

Chris also opens up about the challenges of content creation, the rewarding moments that make it all worthwhile, and his creative process. We explore his ventures into filmmaking with his recent short film "Second Thoughts" and his plans for the future, including more films, music, and street interviews.

Follow Chris on Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/stanchris

Hear Chris’s new single: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrF-ttgvCGQ 

Watch Chris’s short film:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=8nwS0RmzA6LoyxVD&v=EyC3Vb8VT9M&feature=youtu.be

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If there were a competition for the most difficult to manage space as a queer person, the Mormon church would definitely be a contender. But that hasn’t stopped our guests today from fighting for a world where their faith and relationship can coexist. 

Today on PRIDE, we’re sitting down with Charlie Bird and Ryan Clifford to explore their complex and ever-changing relationship with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Charlie shared the beginning of his story with us back in 2020 and now just a few years later, he’s back and he’s married! 

Together, Charlie and Ryan tell us about how they balance their Mormon identities with their identities as gay men, how their love story has helped foster meaningful conversations with church members, and their recent viral video series honoring the iconic album covers of Taylor Swift. 

Follow Charlie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrcharliebirdFollow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsryancliffordLearn more about Charlie’s books: https://mrcharliebird.com/

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This week on PRIDE, we’re taking a look back to host an encore of our episode with Dr. Daniel Pfau. Daniel is going to tell us about their discoveries about the history of queerness and the place the LGBTQ community has in the scientific world.

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Is healthcare a right or a privilege? Amid a national debate, one group finds itself in the crosshairs - the transgender community. Today, we’re diving headfirst into a hot-button issue that’s making waves in news and politics - the critical role of mental health support in gender-affirming care.

This week, we’re speaking with Dr. Angela Rodriguez, a renowned plastic surgeon and the founder of ART Surgical in San Francisco. Dr. Rodriguez is a trailblazer providing comprehensive, gender-affirming care beyond medical interventions. She believes in holistic well-being and ensures her patients receive top-tier care, including mental health support, social services, and advocacy. 

We’ll talk about how she approaches comprehensive care for transgender patients beyond surgical interventions and the importance of mental health support in gender-affirming medical practices and how we can better support our loved ones in their journey.
Learn more about Dr. Angela Rodriguez’s practice: https://www.artsurgical.net/

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