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

Dylan Adler is a comedian, actor, writer, and musician based in NYC and LA. He was recently a writer on the Late Late Show with James Corden where he also performed Stand Up and was a Sports Correspondent. He recently performed stand up on Comedy Central and was named a Comic You Should and Will Know by Vulture Magazine. He has also performed in the New York Comedy Festival as a Comic To Watch . His show with Kelly Bachman Rape Victims are Horny Too was written up by Paste Magazine and ranked #2 in Paste Magazine’s 12 Best Comedy Albums of 2022 . He formerly performed as a sketch actor on Maude Night at UCB. He’s also the co-composer of the musical Good Morning New York that played Off-Broadway.

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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 Billie Manton (she/her).

Billie Manton is a Seattle-based stand-up comic hailing all the way from Brooklyn, New York. She is co-producer of The Nest, Seattle’s longest running queer comedy open mic, and can often be caught performing at venues across her new home of the PNW. Billie brings a signature brassy, East Coast energy to the Upper Left with material ranging from life as a trans woman with anxiety to penises in tiny clown hats. You can find her on most social media at @BillieMComedy.

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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 Star Raskind (they/them).

Star Raskind is a 90’s baby from the East coast with a lot of adventures under their belt.

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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 Kayla Simone Fowler (she/her).

Kayla is a chef and food writer living in NYC. She founded the dine well supper club, a dining experience that platforms queer guest chefs from all corners of the culinary world. She writes about food, culture and politics on her substack “dine well”, and she’s a regular contributor to Serious Eats. When she’s not cooking for private clients or writing, you can find her being happily mediocre at various creative hobbies and petting every animal in sight.

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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 Shawn Quintero (he/him).

Shawn Quintero is the host and executive producer of Proud to Lead, a long-form interview podcast celebrating LGBTQ+ leadership across business, politics, faith, and life. As a bisexual founder and the COO/owner of Next Step Social & Podcasting, Shawn brings both a personal stake and a professional eye to every conversation — interviewing trailblazers whose stories deserve the platform, the depth, and the production quality they’ve earned.

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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 Lexie Bean.

Lexie Bean is an Ohio-born author and filmmaker whose work explores bodies, home, cyclical violence, and trans identity. They are a Lambda Literary Finalist, Jerome Foundation Alum, Tin House Alum, and the author of the acclaimed middle-grade novel The Ship We Built. What Will I Become? is their co-directed debut feature film.

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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 Braxton Sparks.

Braxton (they/he) is a DMV-based creative force, proud survivor of the Mormon cult, and someone who turns real life into art in every form they touch. Braxton works as a drag king, photographer, and wedding planner, creating bold, honest, deeply human moments for queer people and families. At their core, Braxton is driven by creativity, connection, and finding beauty in the messiness of real life. And when they’re not creating, they’re at home with their husband and a delightfully chaotic crew of 13 animals.

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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 Caleb Zeringue.

Caleb Zeringue (he/him) is a stand-up comic, writer, actor, producer and “big personality” best known as the original Executive Producer, original cast member and co-creator of the viral sensation Luigi: The Musical which was covered in the New York Times, NPR’s All Things Considered, and Washington Post. As a stand-up, Caleb is an NYC Queer Comedy Festival finalist, featured at Vice City Comedy Festival and LGBTLolFest, and has opened for national headliners including Jenny Zigrino and Lady Bushra — who STILL won’t talk to him. He’s performed at Cobb’s, The Stand, Gotham, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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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 Darrius & Jacques.

Darrius is a father of four and a proud creative spirit who also channels his voice through dance as a director for dance companies in Knoxville. His journey of coming out has been rooted in growth, self-acceptance, and the courage to live authentically—not just for himself, but for his children, his students, and the community that looks up to him. Now engaged and preparing for marriage, Darrius continues to inspire others by showing that love, identity, and purpose can all coexist boldly and unapologetically.

Jacques, known as Joc, 31 years old, Aries, Knoxville native, proud dad of two, recently engaged to Darius Ellison, embracing life’s next chapter.

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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 Zaq Latino (they/she).

Zaq is a New York City-based actor, writer/producer, and composer. With 17 film credits and a network TV debut on ‘Law & Order: SVU,’ Zaq founded the 501(c)(3) performance company validBodies arts project and, in 2024, raised over $113 K for indie storytelling. You may have seen them on Jeffrey Marsh’s podcast, The Jeffrey Marsh Podcast, as producer, or co-host of their joint morning show “Enby in the Morning.”

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