On the final episode of Q&Gay Bri & Rhyu talk about how people can be better allies to the LGBT+ community. They touch on the importance of self-awareness, educating yourself and those around you, and being open-minded. They also give a list of things that will help all allies to be better allies!

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In this episode Rhyu brings on Crystal once again to discuss "gaydar" and whether or not it reinforces harmful stereotypes. They also touch on the different ways it could be used, why we use, how it affects us and those around us, as well as the benefits of "gaydar." They also discuss the clubbing scene and how "gaydar" is used there as well.

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In this episode Bri and Rhyu talk about gender roles and how they affect everyone. They discuss their own experiences with encountering sexism, teachings, and conservative people who reinforce those ideas. Mental health along with fashion and gender expression play huge roles in the discussion as well. Listen until the end to hear what they believe are key concepts to dismantling the system on small and large scales.

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TW: On this episode we mention self-harm, specifically in 13 reasons why & Euphoria.

On this episode Rhyu talks with Maya about LGBT+ representation in the media and what good representation actually looks like. They discuss the effects of good and bad representation. They also discuss different topics surrounding the way self-harm, relationships, and dating apps are portrayed in different TV shows. They also talk a little bit about the different types of representation such as music and radio/podcasts. Finally, Rhyu and Maya end it off by leaving some food for thought for listeners.

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In this episode I (Rhyu) host the show alone and talk to the listeners directly. I talk about my coming out story and the battles that I went through with internalized homophobia and accepting myself. Other topics include dealing with homophobic people and encounters, COVID-19 vaccinations, Olympic issues and more. 

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In this episode Rhyu brings on Kenya once again to talk about gay dating apps. They express their opinions on dating apps while speaking about their own personal experiences on them. They touch on different apps and their differences, mental health issues, and grooming. They also discuss the parallels in gay clubs, the gay dating scene, and online dating. At the end of the episode Rhyu and Kenya leave listeners with safety tips for dating in general.

On this episode of Q&Gay Rhyu brings on Aubrey to discuss compulsive heterosexuality. In this episode they define it, explain how the problem affects the LGBT+ community, and how the media imposes it on society. They also touch on gender roles, "the perfect relationship", and the importance of accurate representation.

In this episode Rhyu brings on a fellow student at the school that he is attending who plans to study Political Science. Gracy, the student, talks with Rhyu to provide insight on the current state of Pride and capitalism. They touch on Pride Festivals, its roots, rainbow washing, and what a more radical pride might entail. At the end they provide insight on what allies can do to be better allies.

In this episode Rhyu talks with guest, Crystal, who has a B.A in Psychology with a minor in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality studies, about the queer experience in school and what it was like navigating life through middle school, high school, and college. They dive into topics of time, technology, bullying, and internalized homophobia.