Y’all asked and we’re answering! Today is a very special episode of voicemails from our listeners. Nay and Vico respond to questions that were called and texted in (hint: our number is +1.551.333.5247 and the line is always open!) and give their advice. They talk situationships, high school, and even offer secrets on how to reach Vico levels of cuteness… so you definitely don’t wanna miss — and maybe take notes, too!

We hope you enjoy! And if you need any advice that wasn’t addressed in today’s episode, call or text or even leave a comment! We had so much fun, we may just do this again. Also, any suggestions for what our advice line should be called?

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Happy Wednesday!

Today we are celebrating trans folks and their allies that took to the streets for Transgender Day of Visibility, showing up loud and proud! Thousands rallied across multiple cities to send a clear message to transphobes: we’re not going anywhere. Or as Nay puts it, I’m rubber, and you’re glue... Speaking of things not sticking — this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner will be satire-free, since organizers scrapped queer comedian Amber Ruffin’s performance. No jokes that night, but there will certainly be plenty of clowns in the room. And finally, have you ever thought raccoons give off non-binary vibes? Well, the British Karens sure have, and they’re spiraling over a children’s television show using they/them pronouns. But rest easy — Wren the raccoon is thriving, the show is still standing, and the Karens? We wish they would stop Karen-ing. Vico and Nay also serve up some risky personal lore on this Wildcard Wednesday — spoiler alert: Vico was shackled up at The Eagle, and Nay was preparing for the rapture. Remember, f**k grammar and embrace science!

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Asuhhh dudes! April is finally here, and with it, everyone's favorite allies: Chad and Brad, who took over today’s episode for just a lil’ bit! As for the newest news, March is officially over, but marching is not! Because Pride across the country is putting the capital P in Protest this year. Less funding from big money, and more community out on the streets. And while we are talking protests – LGBTQ people (*Luh-Gi-Bi-Ti-Quas*) in Utah were waving a huge trans flag out at the capital. Why? Because Utah became the first State to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in Government buildings, and it’s already costing them big time. Sundance Film Festival said (we) Gone Girl, to Utah, and it’s in part because of the ban. Governor Spencer Cox is pretending to be optimistic about it, but no worries Spenc, Vico and Nay have some really solid ideas for y’all! In Governors Nay doesn’t hate – J.B. Pritzker from Illinois gave a wonderful speech in support of trans kids in the country. Spoiler: Chad agrees with Governor Pritzker that it’s ok to “punch the bullies in the face.” We also get into Yellowjackets discourse, and himbos are involved!

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It’s the last day of March and the start of a new week! Vico and Nay are in lock step, first with their haircuts, and today with their outfits! Did y’all get the short curly mullet with the white button up memo?! Walking and talking in sync, they deliver a classic smattering of TiG headlines:

A new analysis from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) shows that Hispanic Americans are more accepting of gay marriage than ever. And there’s personal goss to back it up — Vico shares stories about their abuela. Spoiler: chuletas are involved! But not all the news is good in Trump’s America. Kentucky just re-legalized conversion torture (some people out there call it “therapy,” but let’s be real—that’s the wrong t-word). Still, for every disappointment, there’s an ally stepping up. This time it’s Maine’s governor, Janet Mills, who told Trump’s transphobia to suck it! Maine will be allowing trans athletes to compete in sports.

Nay and Vico dish on their latest music obsessions, and we might see Vico competing in ballroom soon—so gays, we have to hold them accountable!

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Top o’ the morning to ya! We woke up this Thursday with some big, astronomical questions. What’s your favorite planet? Did you watch Alien Worlds? Can someone please come up with a word for half science and half fiction?

In today’s episode, we’re calling on Wisconsin voters! We’ve got an election fact sheet that’ll help you at the polls on April 1st when you decide on the next state Supreme Court justice. The two candidates? Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford, who, when asked in an interview their stance on trans rights, both claimed to be neutral. But Schimel has received $14 million from Elon Musk already and Crawford is endorsed by Planned Parenthood — neither of those things are neutral, so stay informed!

In San Francisco, LGBTQ nonprofits are facing safety concerns that may affect the city’s financial disclosure requirements for those organizations. With the rise in crimes against LGBTQIA+ people in 2024, their concerns aren’t unfounded, but protecting employees and those who receive services from these organizations may come at the price of transparency. It’s just a reminder of how deep the impact of Trump-era policies are on how we navigate the world.

And in Dublin — Ireland, but shoutout to Dublin, Ohio! — a new film festival is launching next month that highlights trans and non-binary stories! The Trans Image/Trans Experience film festival runs from April 25th-27th, pushing trans visibility even further in Ireland. The festival aims to move beyond outdated tropes, like the “trans reveal” as a major plot twist, and highlight more nuanced approaches to trans narratives. Plus, we’ve heard good things about the country from Black American immigrants in Ireland so they’re already ahead of another city we’ve previously mentioned that may be losing a film festival…

Also, our team attended the GLAAD Latine Honors event this week! Peep the pics below!

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It’s getting whackadoodle out here but there’s things to look forward to — like Vico taking over our Instagram today! So head over there for some thirst traps. (Not a guarantee but an educated guess.)

This Wednesday, we’ve got trans rights protests popping up in Texas and Maine! Texas, which has the second largest population of LGBTQ adults in the country, showed out in Dallas in response to the flood of anti-LGBT legislation. In Cumberland, Maine, hundreds gathered at a local high school that has been in the national spotlight since a State Representative posted about a trans athlete (a minor!) on Facebook. Protesters marched in support of trans students and the broader trans community, and reminded us that this is not the generation of students you want to be stepping to.

The U.S. Military continues its transphobic crusade by now investigating “symptoms” of being trans. We don’t know how many times we gotta say it but queer or not, this will affect you! Gender dysphoria can look like so many things, and even cis, straight folks can experience it. So, this is a developing story categorized under “f**k around and find it.”

Finally, we’re talking gay animals. And it’s not the trans mice — it’s even better! Two lesbian penguins at the Newport Aquarium in Kentucky went viral in a TikTok video showing Green Bean (the giver, obviously) gifting her mate Randi a toy ball for their nest. The jokes write themselves so we don’t gotta do it for you. But it’s like one TikTok commenter said: “It’s against nature! Meanwhile, nature:”

Nay and Vico also share their funny first nightmare stories; Nay learned this podcast spans generations; and Vico’s supporting safe sluts — which, again, should be a reminder to visit our Instagram. We’ll also be going LIVE on Substack again this Friday, so be sure to tune in for that!

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Alright, how gay are we feeling this Tuesday? Because we can definitely feel gayer. Some suggestions: fresh flowers, the past tense of bake (consider: “boke”), and our gay ass headlines — starting with a huge win for Yeshiva University’s LGBTQIA+ club.

YU Pride Alliance has been in a bitter fight with the university over its existence for years (a not-so-subtle metaphor for the struggle of all queer people) but just Thursday, the university agreed the Pride Alliance can operate like any other club on campus — including using the letters “L.G.B.T.Q.” in its public materials. It’s a huge win for the students and has wider implications for the Orthodox Jewish community as a whole.

In b******t, Trump hints that anti-trans hate will be the Republican party’s 2026 midterm strategy. Trump complains “everything is transgender, everybody is transgender” and we’re like — where? Who what why how, because we’re in. And while the administration is causing chaos, we’ve also got nerds fighting the good fight to save government data on trans youth. We’re seeing eerie parallels between certain moments in history that utilized the destruction of knowledge to oppress and eradicate certain groups but nerds stay nerdin’ and we need to salute them preserving our history.

Plus, Vico’s geeking on Severance and Nay is in solidarity with all of us in 2012 watching that whack Gossip Girl finale. And keep your eyes peeled for Vico’s appearance as a judge at the Trans Day of Visibility Ball!

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Happy Monday!

Today, Nay and Vico celebrate Boston’s new designation as a sanctuary city — while ripping on the one council member who voted no, and the conservatives trying to push their gender ideology! Then, Nay and Vico share the news of a young Venezuelan LGBTQIA+ makeup artist who was detained and deported, all seemingly because ICE felt his tattoos proved he was part of a terrorist criminal gang. Finally, a landmark lawsuit between lesbian exes who conceived a child together may be a huge win for LGBTQIA+ parenting rights… while also making us wonder what the hell the tea was behind the scenes!? We discuss pride lineups, and Vico dishes about their night at the HRC dinner!

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Happy Friday and happy birthday to our creator, Jasmin Savoy Brown! In honor of JSB’s D.O.B, we took today off from a regularly scheduled daily episode to remind you that we will be going live on Substack today! Be sure to tune in @ 12:15pm PST today over on Substack with Jasmin, Nay, and Vico. This is exclusive to all substack subscribers! Join us! Have a good weekend, y’all!

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We’re coming at ya today with confessions off the rip, Vico’s run for mayor (of the TiG commune?), and plenty of book recs for litttyy Thursdays! In this episode, Nay and Vico discuss the demands of 82 Democrats to reject the administration’s anti-trans passport policy, the struggles trans veterans are facing as the Department of Veteran Affairs rolls back healthcare for them, and — as a palate cleanser — the teeniest little gay village in Spain.

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