Matthew Puccini is a writer and director living in NYC. His recent short Film LAVENDER, was selected to play at Sundance and is now available via Fox Searchlights Vimeo and Youtube Streaming services. Matthew joins Justin Gerhard for an episode of Queer from the Couch to discuss the nuance of telling the story of an open relationship in a way that is real, honest and of the 21st century.

Click on the link below to watch the full short:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOtPQVij8g

Follow Matthew!

http://matthewpuccini.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewpuccini

Brandon Beson talks about howhe helped himself deal with depression about being gay, and having a father who isn’t accepting of his lifestyle

@JustAaronPorter stopped by for a interview on Queer from the Couch with @JustinGerhard, discussing everything from musical inspiration, to how he bulldozed through toxic masculinity to create an new way of being a man in 2019. Aaron’s personality, style and confidence are infections, we dare you not to fall for him during this interview.

Follow Paul’s journey! @paulushermusic https://ffm.to/PushPaperCups

With the recent mainstream popularity of drag, we wanted to feature some of Canada’s hottest queens, and give them an opportunity to discuss the ups and downs of what it’s really like to be a drag queen in 2019.

Michael Rizzi is a content creator and youtuber based in Toronto, Canada, who’s here to give some advice and insight about how he’s built his online following, amidst the ups and downs as a Queer Creator in the 21st Century.

And if you haven’t already, subscribe to Michael’s channel, and follow him on social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikerizzi

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mikerizzi

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelRizzi

Riyadh Khalaf, is a youtuber, journalist, radio host, and queer activist from London England, who just partnered up with Youtube’s Creators for Change program to capture the first ever pride march in Swaziland in a documentary called Fight for Pride. Premiering at Buffer Festival last weekend, we caught up with Riyadh to hear more about filming in Swaziland, his work on BBC’s Queer Britain, as well as what exciting projects he’s got coming up next.

Watch Fighting for Pride: https://youtu.be/X2OEu-j2Y_k

Buy Riyadh’s debut book: Yah? You’re Gay! Now What? A Gay Boys Guide to Life:

https://www.amazon.com/Yay-Youre-Gay-Now-What/dp/1786033658

Watch Queer Britain on BBC 3:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpPXOMpDaNFJYTDxmD_-8n9E0EVBYnEKT

Follow Riyadh!!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiyadhK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RiyadhK

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptRiyadh

Queer Talk is a panel discussion exploring the diversity of identities that exist under the queer umbrella, this week focusing on the trans community! Trans Cast

Samatha: @Samkru

Ayla: @Aylamode

Lucah: @mntntp

Jonas: @__jonastark

Broadway’s Choir Boy sets new standard for what it means to be a man in the 21st Century! Justin, @justingerhard, sits down with Choir Boy Star Jonathan Burke, @jondbeee, for a candid conversation about the story of choir boy, it’s powerful message, extended run on broadway, and why it touched so many people!!

Craig Pomranz has graced the NYC Jazz and Nightclub scene for decades with his beautiful voice, and has recently found a new way to share his love of the arts, by writing a children’s book, inspired by personal experiences with his god-son.

Made By Raffi tells the story of a young boy who just doesn’t seem to fit in with the rough play at school, and instead of trying to fit in, he discovers a love for knitting. A celebration of difference, acceptance, and love, Made by Raffi is something we wish all kids get the opportunity to read.