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

Mike is a 39 year old aspiring comedian, writer and artist from New Brunswick, New Jersey. His coming out story has been recently added to the Human Rights Campaign’s website feature on LGBTQ+ Joy & Resilience. Mike’s upcoming debut stand-up/comedy song album “Queer Academia” due out in May tackles gay issues and breaks down stereotypes with a witty sarcastic attitude. He is currently in the process of relocating to Seattle, Washington to bring his act to the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

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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 BACK Chloe Koser (she/her).

Chloe is a comedian and aspiring novelist who is halfways into writing two different books; it would have been smarter to finish one. She’s trans, a lesbian, a wife, a mother, poly, and the only trans feminine domme/switch in the city who’s not actually a sub. Check out her shows and writing, which are currently not available. Follow her burgeoning re-entrance to social media: she’s ChloeKoser on all of them. Chloe is always available to coach/give advice to t/nb comedians free of charge, for everyone else she both charges money and is retired. For real, reach out on any of her socials; she’s an extremely good teacher of sketch, improv, comedic performance, characters, and game.

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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 Heather Matarazzo.

Heather Matarazzo made her film debut in Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995) where she played the lead role of Dawn Wiener. She won an Independent Spirit Award for her performance in the film. She’s been in dozens of other films and tv shows and is an icon in her own right.

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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 Brooke.

Born and bred in western KY, Brooke now lives in Louisville, but travels a lot. They have bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics, Communications, and Graphic Design. She is divorced and lives with their best friend and their dog. She has a great network of queer friends.

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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 Brandon M. Weber.

New Orleans native Brandon M. Weber is a distinguished theatre and film curator who has experienced every facet of the industry. From performing Off-Broadway and on national tours to directing regional theatre and short films, Weber’s extensive background includes casting for Broadway with Telsey & Co and coordinating major events such as the VMAs and the Global Citizen Music Festival. Over the past five years, he has produced a variety of innovative projects in New York. Weber is dedicated to breaking barriers for the African Diaspora by presenting narratives that defy the status quo and incorporating unique storytelling methods that challenge audiences.

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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 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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