Secure the Gag

Hello!!! This week, Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod the incredibly talented and lovely,  Ryan O’Connell (Special, I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves, Will & Grace, Awkward)!!!! 

Nathan and Ryan get into Ryan’s life and times as the prince of Thought Catelog, his past memoir and future novel, and how he maintains his status as the Nora Ephron of gay sex. 

They also discuss season one of Special featuring THE iconic sex scene, chat about Special season two (out May 20th), Ryan’s future projects and goals, and ultimately Ryan Phillippe’s ass. 

Ryan is also the cover star Wussy Vol. 9 which you can purchase HERE. 

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 Megan Pope @megspope

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

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Ding!! Dong!! Secure The Gag is honored to welcome to the pod, America’s Sweetheart, Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, Las Culturistas)!!! 

Nathan and Bowen talk about lunar new year dinners, Atlanta’s Clermont Lounge, and reminisce about the retired duo that is SLUCK. They also discuss Bowen’s work on SNL including his beautiful impressions and iconic sketches like “Sara Lee” and “The Actress.” They do not discuss Bowen’s thirst traps (but if we could go back in time that’s the only subject we’d cover). Listen, rate, subscribe!!!

Bowen is also the cover star Wussy Vol. 9 which you can purchase HERE. 

Bowen’s Work That’s Discussed 

The Actress

Sara Lee

Chen Biao

U.S.O. Performance

Coal Miners Face-Off

Fran Lebowitz

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 Megan Pope @megspope

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

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In the premiere episode of Secure The Gag, Nathan interviews comedian, writer, actor, and icon Cole Escola (At Home With Amy Sedaris, Search Party, Difficult People)!

Nathan and Cole discuss Cole’s love of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, their self-produced comedy special, Help! I’m Stuck!, and their critically acclaimed pilot, Pee Pee Manor. They get into Cole’s process, inspiration, and ultimately discuss the gays on The Great British Bake Off. 

Cole’s Work That’s Discussed: Cinderella Dancing

“Sharon Stone Reality Competition Program”

“My Dead Daughter’s Bedroom”

Help! I’m Stuck with Cole Escola

Pee Pee Manor

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 (@nathankpearson) 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 Megan Pope @megspope

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

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Hi girlies!! This week, Secure The Gag is beyond thrilled to welcome to the pod, Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby of the iconic podcast, I’m Grand Mam! 

Nathan, Kevin, and PJ chat it up about the formation of Kevin and PJ’s friendship, the birth of I’m Grand Mam, and discuss the queerdom of Cork and London. They also discuss the I’m Grand Mam live shows, their biggest fan Miriam O'Callaghan, and their mutual lover Paul Mescel. The gag is we’re weak for these two flas. Get into it!!! 

Kevin and PJ’s Work That’s Discussed: 

I’m Grand Mam Podcast

I’m Grand Mam Iconic Teaser

Miriam O'Callaghan Interview

PJ and Mum: Coffee Critics 

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 Megan Pope @megspope

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

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Everything is awful and we want to whine about it, BUT to be honest it’s a great week because this week’s Secure The Gag guest is Matt Bellassai (Unhappy Hour podcast, To Be Honest, Buzzfeed’s Whine About It, Everything Is Awful: And Other Observations)!!!!!

Matt and Nathan kiki about the Unhappy Hour podcast’s controversial Hot Guy March Madness, discuss Matt’s history at Buzzfeed, and get into Matt’s writing and To Be Honest web show turned game show. We also discuss Matt’s show Bitchin Baking (and Bitchin Baking after dark on his Patreon i.e. pen*s cookies) and his very personal and beautiful love story with Harry Styles. 

Matt’s Work That’s Discussed: 

Unhappy Hour Podcast

To Be Honest

To Be Honest The Game Show

Bitchin Baking

Matt’s Patreon

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 Megan Pope @megspope

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

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Lorelei and Nathan chat it up about Lorelei’s work on season two of Los Espookys, their iconic stand up set at MoMA PS1, and dive into their macabre performance art comedy that’s fueled by their unique POV on the world! We also get into Lorelei’s Adult Swim short, Pervert Everything, that they consider their favorite work. Lorelei is truly one of the funniest and smartest comedians and we’re so thrilled to have them!

Lorelei’s Work That’s Discussed: 

Sonia for Bernie

Pervert Everything

Stand Up Set at MoMA PS1

A Woman’s Smile

Pee Pee Manor

Lorelei Cakeboy Mag

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 Megan Pope @megspope

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag

This week, Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod comedian, writer, actor, Tien Tran (Work In Progress, Comedy Central, Space Force, Easy, Just For Laughs)!!!

Tien and Nathan discuss Tien’s collaboration with Julia Shiplett on their live reading of Bling Empire, her Comedy Central + Just For Laughs stand-up set, and her chart topping single “Flatten The Curve (But Not That Ass)” featuring Big Dipper. Tien also shares about her time working on seasons one and two of Showtime’s Work In Progress as well as her work as a producer and writer of the yearly ViacomCBS Showcase. 

Tien’s Work That’s Discussed: 

Tien Tran Comedy Central Stand-up Set

Washington Post Quaratine Crib

Bling Empire Reading Clips

Elaine Chao Impression

Flatten The Curve (But Not That Ass)

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 Megan Pope @megspope

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag

This week, Secure The Gag has the distinct pleasure of welcoming YouTube stars, comedians, and queer educators, Mitch Moffit and Greg Brown of AsapSCIENCE (NASA, BBC, National Geographic, AsapSCIENCE: Answers to the World's Weirdest Questions, Most Persistent Rumors, and Unexplained Phenomena)!!!!

In the first ever duo Secure The Gag interview, Nathan chats with Mitch and Greg about their scientific dives into comedy, Sidenote podcast, and the intersection of science and queerness. We also countdown AsapSCIENCE’s top five most viewed TikTok videos and get the exclusive backstories! It’s Behind The Music, but with Mitch and Greg’s beautiful relationship and science empire. They are goals!!! 

Mitch and Greg’s Work That’s Discussed: 

Sidenote Podcast

The Funniest Joke In The World (statistically) 

Why Banana Flavoring Doesn’t Taste Like Banana

Mitosis Song

Why You Hate the Sound of Own Voice

Forever Alone

Two Ways Percieve Time

Lab Rules - Dua Lipa “New Rules” Parody

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 Megan Pope @megspope

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag

This week, Secure The Gag welcomes comedian, writer, and actor, Joe Castle Baker (The Special Without Brett Davis, Comedy Central, Paper)!!!

Nathan and Joe “Equality” Baker discuss the late, great Kimberly J. Brown (jk she’s alive!), Joe’s hysterical characters including Gordon, his infamous TikTok videos, and GAL PALZ, his animated show/podcast/vlog/poem. Joe also brags in detail about being from LA and how everyone who lives there is super hot and sexy!!! 

Joe’s Work That’s Discussed: 

When it’s your true-crime obsessed friend’s turn to tell a story 

Me flirting with the 8th grade science teacher

17 year old libertarian with a YouTube channel

Kimberly J. Brown Photo

GAL PALZ

Me at my office job!!!!

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 Megan Pope @megspope

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag 

We are #blessed by God herself to welcome to Secure The Gag comedian, writer, and actor, Jake Cornell (Billboard, College Humor, MTV News, Logo, UCB)!!!

Nathan and Jake chat about Jake’s TikTok videos that are taking over, his number one fan, Delta Work, and their shared background and devotion to the Catholic faith. They also get into Jake’s hilarious videos inspired by his work at a restaurant, mom and family, and our favorite COVID pods. We boldly state that Jade is the best member of Little Mix too. Enjoy, babes! 

Jake’s Work That’s Discussed: 

POV: You’re A Restaurant Server In A Pandemic

POV: You're Hanging With a Real New Yorker

POV: You’re at a “Pod Brunch.”

Still thinking about him 🥰 

Meet The Pod!

POV: You’re back to school shopping with your mom 

I had the confidence of a Leo before this moment

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 Megan Pope @megspope

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix 

Follow @SecureTheGag