Secure the Gag

Secure The Gag is delighted to have on the pod this week comedian, writer, producer, and actor - if Pauly D had a BFA - the incredibly funny Dave Mizzoni (Gayme Show, Just For Laughs, The Other Two, Making It)!! 

Dave and Nathan dish about Christina Aguilera, NYFW, and the VMAs. Dave also shares about the production and creation of Gayme Show, his set at Just For Laughs this year, and his shows around NYC including Juicy at The Q. Dave also reminices about his solo show and thoughts and tactics for tantizlizing audiences from the get with promotion for shows. WE LOVE DAVE. 

Dave’s Work That’s Discussed

Gayme Show

Gayme Show Instagram

Just For Laughs New Faces of Comedy Set

Juicy at The Q

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success. 

Nathan is a queer comedian and writer from Atlanta who now lives in Brooklyn. He’s known for his gay infused characters online and amassed followers from his viral “Guy Fucks His Bully’s Dad” piece as a part of UCB’s Characters Welcome. As someone who went off online with very specific gay humor, Nathan wants to sit down with other queers to discuss their funny moments that took off.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

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It’s a beautiful week because Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod comedian, writer, TikTok icon, Vincent Ward! 

Vincent and Nathan cry in this episode for 45 minutes straight, but both are beautiful criers. They also countdown and breakdown Vincent’s top viral stunty TikTok videos all with over one million views, baby! Vicent also shares about the evolution of his creative process, inspirations, and of course plans for taking over Hollywood. Listen to our favorite boy with a dangly crystal earring as he takes over the world! 

Vincent’s Work That’s Discussed

Being a gleek is burden 

Incense 

Lorde

Kamala after using Mike Pence’s old bathroom 

One Direction

My impression of the CDC right now

Very emotional video 

Making a doctors appointment as an adult

Vaccines as Housewives Intros

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success. 

Nathan is a queer comedian and writer from Atlanta who now lives in Brooklyn. He’s known for his gay infused characters online and amassed followers from his viral “Guy Fucks His Bully’s Dad” piece as a part of UCB’s Characters Welcome. As someone who went off online with very specific gay humor, Nathan wants to sit down with other queers to discuss their funny moments that took off.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

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Secure The Gag is overjoyed to have on the pod this week comedian, writer, and actor Taietsarón:sere aka Tai Leclaire (Rutherford Falls, UCB)!! 

Tai and Nathan chat it up about Tai’s journey to writing and acting on Rutherford Falls (stream on Peacock!), crafting comedy as queer BIPOC individuals, and the Chromatica remix album (buy Chromatica on iTunes). They also get into Tai’s journey writing and performing stand-up and characters, leaving his full-time job to pursue comedy, and sharing advice about pursuing comedy via Donald Glover’s interaction with Tina Fey. Also, Tai is getting married in October. Celebrate that! 

Tai’s Work That’s Discussed

Thanks But No Thanksgiving 

A Native American Shaman

Rutherford Falls

Tai’s Instagram

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success. 

Nathan is a queer comedian and writer from Atlanta who now lives in Brooklyn. He’s known for his gay infused characters online and amassed followers from his viral “Guy Fucks His Bully’s Dad” piece as a part of UCB’s Characters Welcome. As someone who went off online with very specific gay humor, Nathan wants to sit down with other queers to discuss their funny moments that took off.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

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Welcome to Secure The Gag this week the beautiful, bold, and bodacious viral TikTok funny girl, Naomi Hearts! 

Is your fupanza burning? It will be as soon as you hit play on this episode! Naomi and Nathan discuss their star-crossed TikTok twinship, Naomi’s comedic video how to’s, and her perfect husband who she carrals into being her viral sidekick. We also chat about Naomi's inspirations and being a source of self acceptance and positivity as well as the moment she found out TikTok duetted with her. Listen, girlies!

Naomi’s Work That’s Discussed

Sneezing Kid on iCarly

He’s Sick! - Viral Video

A Random Guy Flirting With Me

The Kardashians Every Episode

Lizzo Duet

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success. 

Nathan is a queer comedian and writer from Atlanta who now lives in Brooklyn. He’s known for his gay infused characters online and amassed followers from his viral “Guy Fucks His Bully’s Dad” piece as a part of UCB’s Characters Welcome. As someone who went off online with very specific gay humor, Nathan wants to sit down with other queers to discuss their funny moments that took off.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

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Secure The Gag is blessed by our Le$bean Gods this week to welcome to the pod the hilarous, hot, and iconic TikTok star, Hina Sabatine aka k8sabz! 

Hina and Nathan break down creating viral TikTok content, polyglot culture, and of course Hina’s hilarious rise to fame as le$bean TikTok royalty. They also get into Hina’s creative process, content inspirations, and their plan for a future in queer sketch comedy. We are honored to welcome everyone’s favorite, DONKEY KONG!!! 

Hina’s Work That’s Discussed

Le$beans on a first date

POV: Le$beans on a second date

POV: You’re a therapist and your lesbian client got dumped

POV your first time dating a lesbian 

Zodiac Hotline 

Lesbian parent on the first day of school

Lesbian parent picking kid up from school

Lesbian parent chaperoning a field trip

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success. 

Nathan is a queer comedian and writer from Atlanta who now lives in Brooklyn. He’s known for his gay infused characters online and amassed followers from his viral “Guy Fucks His Bully’s Dad” piece as a part of UCB’s Characters Welcome. As someone who went off online with very specific gay humor, Nathan wants to sit down with other queers to discuss their funny moments that took off.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag

Mark today as a national holiday because Secure The Gag’s guest this episode is the hilarious and beautiful, Dylan Adler (New York Comedy Festival, UCB, New York Times, Good Morning New York) 

Dylan and Nathan chat about being hot and hapa for almost an hour! They also discuss Dylan’s incredibly musical comedy stylings, iconic Twitter presence, and his podcast, Cue Music! The gays also discuss the backstory on Dylan’s viral videos and songs! Shout out to Dylan’s twin and mom who we will book for the pod ASAP Rocky! 

Dylan’s Work That’s Discussed

Coronavirus Song

My Mom is Impersonating Me Folding The Laundry

My Hawaiin host mother giving me a tour around the island

My Vocal Coach is Also My Therapist

The Emporers Gay Advisor in Mulan

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success. 

Nathan is a queer comedian and writer from Atlanta who now lives in Brooklyn. He’s known for his gay infused characters online and amassed followers from his viral “Guy Fucks His Bully’s Dad” piece as a part of UCB’s Characters Welcome. As someone who went off online with very specific gay humor, Nathan wants to sit down with other queers to discuss their funny moments that took off.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag

Secure The Gag is honored to have on the pod the comedian at the forefront of the unwell lunacy genre of comedy, Robby Hoffman (The Chris Gethard Show, Workin’ Moms, Baroness Von Sketch Show, Odd Squad, Just For Laughs, Comedy Central)!!!!!

Robby and Nathan get into it! They discuss socks, foodies, The Olypics, skateboarding, and the epidemic that is zero personality disorder. The two also chat about Robby’s JFL special, “I’m Nervous,” writing for children’s television, and working with Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski. A lot of hot takes are shared. The episode of hot takes! Tune in! 

Robby’s Work That’s Discussed

Robby Hoffman: I’m Nervous

Deadline: Robby Hoffman “Rivkah”

Keith Raniere Halloween CostumeChris Gethard Show: Robby and Antoni 

Robby Hoffman Consulting Group

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success. 

Nathan is a queer comedian and writer from Atlanta who now lives in Brooklyn. He’s known for his gay infused characters online and amassed followers from his viral “Guy Fucks His Bully’s Dad” piece as a part of UCB’s Characters Welcome. As someone who went off online with very specific gay humor, Nathan wants to sit down with other queers to discuss their funny moments that took off.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag

Secure The Gag is thrilled to have on the pod this week a member of the Secure The Gag family - writer, comedian, and satirist, the brilliant Reid Pope (Awf Mag, Vulture, PAPER Magazine, New York Film Fesitval)!!

Reid and Nathan chat about Reid’s Thirst Trap project, club comedy career, and work at Awf Mag as a staff writer pushing out hot, hot articles. Reid also shares their joke writing and playwriting process as well as what goes into writing a weekly newsletter. They also discuss the shows Reid is producing in New York with fellow comedian Zach Schiffman. Ultimately, this episode is a gossip session where the two discuss who they hate!

Reid’s Work That’s Discussed

Reid’s Twitter

REID Newsletter

Adam Driver Thirst Trap

Awf Mag

Reid’s Website

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success. 

Nathan is a queer comedian and writer from Atlanta who now lives in Brooklyn. He’s known for his gay infused characters online and amassed followers from his viral “Guy Fucks His Bully’s Dad” piece as a part of UCB’s Characters Welcome. As someone who went off online with very specific gay humor, Nathan wants to sit down with other queers to discuss their funny moments that took off.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Reid Pope @rpopegram

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag

Secure The Gag is honored to have on the pod this week the incredibly creative, funny, Italian singer - the inspiration for the show Love, Victor - Victor Carlesi!! 

Victor and Nathan discuss it all - Gabbie Hanna, Trisha Paytas, Ariana Grande. They also get into Victor’s viral TikTok videos including his musical impressions of Nick Jonas, Adam Levine, and Zayn that took the Tok by storm. Victor also shares about his work as a beloved baker and his “Oreo” charcuterie styings. They also touch on Victor's relationship with Ariana Grande and the Instagram LIVES he stars in with Megan Stalter. Get into it. 

Victor’s Work That’s Discussed

Italian Kid From HSM

POV You’re Adam Levine’s Mic

Nick Jonas

Zayn - Drag You Down

Yoshi 

Welcome To Sea World

IBS Couch

Charcrutrereie Board

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success. 

Nathan is a queer comedian and writer from Atlanta who now lives in Brooklyn. He’s known for his gay infused characters online and amassed followers from his viral “Guy Fucks His Bully’s Dad” piece as a part of UCB’s Characters Welcome. As someone who went off online with very specific gay humor, Nathan wants to sit down with other queers to discuss their funny moments that took off.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Reid Pope @rpopegram

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag

When a fully vaccinated top on Grindr meets a cult leader and RuPaul’s Drag Race’s worst queen, you have this week’s Secure The Gag guest, Michael Hartney (Squirrel Comedy Theater, School of Rock The Musical, Just For Laughs, The Politician, The Break With Michelle Wolf, 30 Rock)!!!

Michael and Nathan discuss launching and developing The Squirrel Comedy Theater, crafting and ideating characters, and Michael’s love of sketch comedy and superman. They also chat about the backstories of some of Michael’s most lauded characters and get into being a part of the original broadway cast of School of Rock The Musical. Yes, they discuss Andrew Lloyd Webber who Michael continues to have a close relationship with (nightly FaceTimes, etc.). Tune in, baby! 

Michael’s Work That’s Discussed

No Drama

A Newly Vaccinated Top Back on Grindr  

RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Worst Queen Ever

A Cult Leader Insists This Isn’t A Cult

Squirrel Comedy Theater

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success. 

Nathan is a queer comedian and writer from Atlanta who now lives in Brooklyn. He’s known for his gay infused characters online and amassed followers from his viral “Guy Fucks His Bully’s Dad” piece as a part of UCB’s Characters Welcome. As someone who went off online with very specific gay humor, Nathan wants to sit down with other queers to discuss their funny moments that took off.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Reid Pope @rpopegram

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag