In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Sammy Lopez (he/him).

Sammy is a Tony Award-winning theatre-maker and co-founder of P3 Productions, dedicated to uplifting historically excluded voices through the arts. His producing credits include How to Dance in Ohio, Job, and the upcoming Broadway production Call Me Izzy starring Jean Smart playing at Studio 54 for 12 weeks only beginning May 24. This summer, he is also producing Pride Plays, a festival celebrating queer stories and emerging voices, with programming in both Washington, D.C. (with Woolly Mammoth for WorldPride from June 3-6) and New York City (with Rattlestick Theater on June 23).

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Eric Scott Reed (he/him).

Pianist Eric Scott Reed has been a vital figure on the music scene for over 25 years. His musical journey began on Philadelphia’s church scene, continued through formal training at South Philly’s Settlement Music School, and expanded in Los Angeles and New York, where he established himself among jazz greats. Known for his versatility, Reed has led numerous ensembles, performed solo, composed, produced, and educated aspiring musicians. He has collaborated with legends such as Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Buster Williams, and Wynton Marsalis. Including his latest release Black, Brown, and Beige, Reed has an extensive discography of twenty-seven recordings as a leader that highlight his innovative interpretations and original compositions. As an educator, he has influenced many young talents at prestigious institutions. Recently returning to Los Angeles, Reed balances performing, mentoring, and exploring his spiritual and artistic evolution. His work remains a testament to his dedication to jazz and his continuous search for creative expression.

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In partnership with Good Vibes to celebrate the exciting partnership with SHE Boutique and Trans: Thrive—two organizations making a tangible difference in the lives of trans women of color and the trans & GNC communities of San Francisco – and for the second time EVER….Dubbs has a co-host!

Lisa Finn – aka Finn –  is a Queer Brooklyn-based Sex Educator for Babeland + Good Vibes. For over 9 years, Finn has taught workshops and been published in dozens of print + digital publications – on countless topics within the world of body-positive and inclusive sex ed and pleasure-centric sexual wellness.

Sage Elle Hapke (Hap-key) is a woman of trans experience in community and has been living in San Francisco for the past decade. She serves as the Program Manager of Trans Services at SF Community Health Center and is currently working on her Master’s in Social Work to continue being able to be an educated and influential sister in community.

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Ean Ashford (he/him).

Ean is a Senior Youth Counselor and aspiring therapist who advocates for mental health through various channels. Ean enjoys traveling, reading, discussing politics, and spending time with his dogs and loved ones.

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In partnership with Good Vibes to celebrate the exciting new partnership with SHE Boutique and Trans: Thrive—two organizations making a tangible difference in the lives of trans women of color and the trans & GNC communities of San Francisco – Dubbs has a co-host!

Lisa Finn – aka Finn –  is a Queer Brooklyn-based Sex Educator for Babeland + Good Vibes. Since starting with Babeland in 2016, Finn has hosted countless interviews and workshops as well as podcasts and print + digital publications – on topics like beginner’s tips, BDSM how-tos, spicing up date night, self-care and sexual wellness, and – of course – the latest sex toys and trends.

And their guest…

Carol Queen, PhD is staff sexologist, Company Historian, and Curator of the Antique Vibrator Museum at Good Vibes (formerly Good Vibrations), the woman-founded sex shop, where she has worked since 1990. A noted cultural sexologist whose work has been widely published, she’s written or edited several books, including Exhibitionism for the Shy; The Leather Daddy & the Femme; and The Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone (lead author, with Shar Rednour). She has been speaking publicly about sexuality for 50 years and frequently speaks to the media as well as college, conference, and other audiences. She debated the question of promiscuity (“virtue or vice?”) at the Oxford Union and has contributed to numerous anthologies and documentary films about sexuality. With Dr. Robert Morgan Lawrence, Queen co-founded the Center for Sex & Culture in San Francisco.

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Mila Jam (she/her) for a special ally episode.

Mila Jam is a pop recording “artivist” and a force to be reckoned with. With over 3 million streams and 1.1 million listeners worldwide and appearances on Saturday Night Live, Cadillac’s Audacity of Blackness, FX’s POSE, BBC’s The Lilly Allen Show & MTV, Mila continues to make her mark on this industry and establish herself as a leader and icon in the community.

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Busy Philipps (she/her) for a special ally episode.

Busy Philipps is a New York Times bestselling author, actor, activist, writer and host of the new series, “Busy This Week.”  Busy has been using her platform for years advocating for reproductive rights and trans rights and recently received the The Michael Friedman Freedom Award from the ACLU, the American Civil Liberties Union, for her activism.

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Jeffrey Marsh (they/them).

Jeffrey Marsh’s TikToks and compassionate short-form videos have over one billion views. Jeffrey is a bestselling author, viral TikTok and Instagram star, nonbinary activist, and LGBTQ keynote speaker. They were the first nonbinary public figure to appear on national television, being interviewed on Newsmax in 2016, and they were the first celebrity activist to use they/them pronouns.

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Dr. Rebecca Markson (she/her).

Dr. Markson is a board certified family and lifestyle medicine physician. As a queer person, she is passionate about focusing her medical practice on providing care for the LGBTQ+ community and educating other medical providers about providing inclusive healthcare. After graduating residency in Pennsylvania, she joined NYU Langone Medical Center in Chelsea New York where she continues to work today.

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Casey Tanner (they/them).

Casey Tanner is a Certified Sex Therapist living in Brooklyn, New York with their partner and three cats.  When Casey’s initial pursuit of a career in evangelical ministry was disrupted by a mental health crisis, they were forced to reckon with the harmful impact of purity culture on their sexuality.   Casey has since made it their mission to disrupt barriers to authenticity by founding The Expansive Group, a sex therapy practice serving over 1000 clients annually.

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