Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST

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October 08EP 799: Living Out Loud with RAYSHARD + Kodi's Wild & Sexy RU5H Cruise Confessions
In this episode:
Meet RAYSHARD and discover his remarkable journey of radical reinvention.

Walking away from stability to pursue a creative dream and live authentically.

Being a Black gay independent artist and finding your voice in today's world.

Queer love, marriage, and living unapologetically with husband Jay.

The inspiration behind My Way, Vol. 1 and his Happy Pride… Stay Gay Tour.

Kodi gives us the juicy details from the inaugural RU5H cruise! Sex-positive spaces, parties, freedom, and sexy adventures on the high seas.

Steve V shares his latest The Naked Truth Substack story, revisiting his younger years discovering homoerotic magazines and the unexpected journey from looking at gay men to becoming the one being looked at.
It's an episode about owning your sexuality, embracing change, and celebrating the freedom to be exactly who you are — whether that's on stage, in a relationship, or somewhere out at sea!
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1 hr 1 min
October 06Where Gay Men Find Home + Your Messiest Sex & Relationship Questions EP 798
In this episode:
Where Steve and Lincoln first felt at home after coming out

Why gay spaces can become much more than places to drink or hook up

Finding community, belonging and chosen family

Sex and relationship dilemmas

Communicating what you actually want

Navigating expectations in dating, hookups and relationships

Steve and Lincoln dispense some very unofficial gay advice

And why sometimes there really is no single “right” answer
Where did YOU first feel completely at home as a gay man—and whose relationship advice do you trust?
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47 min
October 01We’re Open… But What Does That Actually Mean? EP 797
Why open doesn’t mean “anything goes”

The difference between rules, agreements and boundaries

Asking permission vs. simply giving your partner a heads-up

Whether jealousy automatically means something is wrong

Sexual intimacy vs. emotional intimacy

When a repeat hookup starts becoming something more

Whether “don’t catch feelings” is even a realistic rule

What responsibility open couples have to the people they hook up with

Steve and Teddy play Ransom’s “Would This Count?” relationship stress test

And the big question: What actually makes non-monogamy ethical?
It’s a conversation about sex, honesty, jealousy, communication and the gray areas that no relationship label can completely eliminate.
Hot Topic: On Hispanic Heritage Month we salute national radio host Enrique Santos on the heels of standing up to hate after posting congratulations to his gay friends who got married...

Hot Topic: Bob the Drag Queen gets scolded for not updating his Grindr photos...

Hot Topic: On the last day of Prostate Cancer Awareness we're sharing the importance of getting checked plus Teddy reinforces getting a colonoscopy and encourages us to watch the documentary "Andre is an Idiot".
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1 hr 2 min
September 30Are We De-Gaying Ourselves? From Naked Men on the Wall to Folsom EP 796
What does it actually mean to “de-gay” your home?

Would you remove homoerotic artwork when family comes over?

Is nude male art treated differently than female nudity?

Where is the line between art, erotica and porn?

Being considerate of guests vs. censoring yourself

Kodi’s first impressions of Folsom Street Fair

What surprised him most about leather and BDSM culture

Kink as sexual expression, identity and community

Why queer spaces still matter

Have gay men become more concerned with being “respectable”?

And how do you know when privacy becomes shame?
From what hangs on our walls to what we wear in the streets, the bigger question is: after fighting so hard to live openly, are we still sometimes putting parts of ourselves away when company comes over?
Hosted by Steve V with Kodi and Lincoln.
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58 min
September 24Season’s Breedings: Brad Ouellette Turns Queer Desire Into Pop Art EP 795
We get into:
How Brad’s background and personal journey shaped him as an artist

The origins of Season’s Breedings and that unforgettable name

Turning homoerotic imagery into playful queer pop art

Where sexuality, humor and fantasy intersect in his work

Celebrating the male body without apologizing for desire

Creating art specifically through a queer gaze

How Brad develops his characters, concepts and imagery

The response to his work from the queer community

Why provocative queer art and visibility still matter

What’s next for Brad and Season’s Breedings
It’s a fun, sexy and fascinating conversation about art, desire, creativity and what happens when queer sexuality gets to be front and center instead of hidden away.
Hot Topic: We play 'Thirst Trap' with Brad and determine who took the hottest shot of the week!
Hot Topic: Is Grindr becoming everything but a hookup app??? Why are women on the app?
Hot Topic: A Lesbian bar in MA is getting backlash for instituting a 'no mask' policy one day a week? Are we back to 2020??
Hot Topic: Are younger gays drinking less and are gay bars in danger of closing??
Hot Topic: Trans radio dj quits on air due to the parent company monitoring him...
Hot Topic: Tom Cruise goes shirtless at 64...is there an age limit for gay men to take off their shirt? We discuss..
Advice: 'Why do I keep attracting men who think of me as a provider?'
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Visit Brad on IG: @bradley2121
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Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life.
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1 hr 1 min
September 22Leather, Rain and the Statue of Liberty: Why Showing Up Matters EP 794
In this episode:
Why imperfect plans can sometimes create the most memorable experiences

The fellow partygoer who declared, “We’re the real New Yorkers—we showed up”

Leather, exposed ass cheeks and dancing through uncertain weather

The surprisingly meaningful conversations Steve had with gay men throughout the boat

Why even the busiest among us still need time for pleasure, release and community

How smaller crowds can sometimes make queer nightlife feel more intimate

Steve and Diego’s romantic moment in front of the Statue of Liberty

Bonding with neighbors, strangers and the people who briefly enter our lives

Why marriage doesn’t have to mean leaving nightlife or adventure behind

DJ Chloé Caillet responding to a rainstorm with “It’s Raining Men”

How the people we meet throughout our lives represent different chapters, locations and versions of ourselves

The difference between waiting for life to happen and actively showing up for it
Sometimes community isn’t something we simply find. It’s what happens when a group of people decides to arrive, dance through the rain and create the experience together.
Hot Topic: Troye Sivan is back with new single and video "Party" - are we here for it?

Hot Topic: GotMik says 'stale drag' should look to 'Kings' as 'the future'...

Hot Topic: D. Smith of Love & Hip Hop is re-transitioning back to a male and has a message to the Trans community...

Hot Topic: JD Vance gets everything wrong in speech about The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence!

Advice: Grindr is affecting self-esteem in large city...
Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve
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Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice
Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life.
https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve

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59 min
September 17Hank Social: Kink, Community and Connection Beyond the Hookup EP 793
Also discussed:
Why Hank Social was created and what was missing from existing gay apps

The difference between a social community and a traditional hookup platform

Creating spaces for leather, pups, rubber, gear and other fetish communities

Balancing sexual expression with friendship, education and genuine connection

Privacy and discretion for men who may not be publicly open about their interests

Helping newcomers explore kink without judgment or intimidation

The importance of consent, communication, boundaries and aftercare

Discovering kink events and connecting with communities locally or while traveling

Why queer digital spaces should be built by people who understand the communities using them

How Hank Social hopes to strengthen real-world brotherhood and camaraderie
Can an app be sex-positive, NSFW-friendly and still encourage something deeper than an immediate hookup? Ido and Eido explain why they believe kink can be an entryway not only to pleasure, but also to education, belonging and lasting community.
Visit HankSocial.com to learn more and join the community.
Hot Topics: NY Democratic Congressional Candidate won't be shamed out of midterm race over BDSM photos...
Hot Topic: Instagram influencer died from botched penis enlargement surgery...
Hot Topic: "Crush House" is the new competition series that features OF models competing
Hot Topic: Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan prep for colonoscopies and promote the importance of the procedure...
Advice: At 35 someone wants to be a hot sl*t...
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59 min
September 15Too Old for the Sauna? Gay Ageism, Sexual Energy & the 55+ Insult EP 792
In this episode:
The controversial “no men over 55” entrance policy

Why describing older gay men as “more relaxed” feels so condescending

Ageism and the obsession with youth in gay male spaces

Why energy, confidence and sexual vitality do not have an expiration date

The difference between creating a specific atmosphere and outright discrimination

The sauna’s avatar game and its attempt to blend technology, fantasy and cruising

Whether digital interaction enhances real-life connection—or gets in the way

Who gets to decide which bodies belong in queer sexual spaces?

Why intergenerational spaces can be valuable, sexy and necessary
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Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life.

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53 min
September 10Drunk, Glamorous and Full of Stories with Maria Van Cartier EP 791
In this episode:
Maria Van Cartier brings the glamour, humor, and unforgettable stories.

The importance of documenting and preserving queer history.

How New York City nightlife creates community and chosen family.

Making space for the stories of Black and Brown queer people.

What it means to live—and age—openly and unapologetically.

Maria shares the inspiration behind her podcast, Remember the Time.

Steve V discusses his current Substack post, “When Gay Men Started Looking at Me.”

Steve reacts to the latest alarming AI story and asks whether the people developing artificial intelligence know something the rest of us don’t.

How the new warning connects to this year’s documentary, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist.

Plus, plenty of laughter, cocktails, and wonderfully unfiltered conversation.
It’s funny, heartfelt, occasionally messy, and unmistakably Maria Van Cartier.
Follow Maria Van Cartier: @dearmarianyc
Learn more about Remember the Time: AskDearMaria.com
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59 min
September 03 Drawn to Desire: Inside the Erotic Art of Miguel Angel Reyes EP 790
In this episode:
• When Miguel first discovered his artistic voice
• Celebrating the sensuality and diversity of men’s bodies
• The line between erotic art, pornography, and fine art
• Creating intimacy and trust between an artist and his subject
• Body confidence, aging, vulnerability, and being truly seen
• The importance of preserving queer sexuality through art
• What Miguel saw—and captured—when he drew Steve
It’s a revealing conversation about art, desire, masculinity, body image, and the courage it takes to make yourself the subject.
Hot Topic: Dancing the Stars will now have two female contestants as a couple...is America ready for 2 Men?
Hot Topic: Sexual Health Awareness month - we're talking about why it's important
Hot Topic: Gunman kills two at Arizona gay bar....
Hot Topic: Two men are assaulted by 4 men still on the loose in Sacramento's Lavender Heights...
Advice: When a guy admits to his new boyfriend he's hired escorts in the past...
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1 hr 1 min

About Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST

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TAGSPODCAST aka Talk About Gay Sex is a Queer podcast offering advice on sex and relationships plus delivers the latest LGBTQ hot topics on health, politics and entertainment to keep you updated. Shows are dropped bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Created and Hosted by Stevie V featuring Co-hosts Kodi Maurice Doggette, Jeremy Ross Lopez, Lincoln, Teddy Alexis and Amir Yass.