Gayish Podcast

The chicken. On dick. Kinks. There are plenty of ways choking can manifest in our sex lives. Mike and Kyle talk about the history, Urban Dictionary, gayta, Steven Universe, the Heimlich maneuver, autoerotic asphyxiation, and tips for choking in this live show from San Francisco. In this episode: News- 11:05 || Main Topic (Choking)- 18:22 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:23:22 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Mike share more about their San Franciscan exploits. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY TO GAYISH! Mike and Kyle celebrate the podcast’s birthday by talking about birthdays. Fitting, right? In this episode: News- 7:55 || Main Topic (Birthdays)- 15:27 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:41 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares with Mike more birthday-related gems he found on Reddit. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Bush. Yes, that bush. And that Bush. And a few other bushes you may not even be thinking about. Mike and Kyle talk all things bush live from Washington, DC. In this episode: News- 7:31 || Main Topic (Bush)- 17:53 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:16:55 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle share more of their Washington, DC exploits. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

We must be wuthering because we’re talking about heights! Mike and Kyle talk about height and penis size, height of gays vs. straights, the phrase “height-weight proportionate,” and more in this tall-boy sized episode. In this episode: News- 6:11 || Main Topic (Height)- 18:29 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:23 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares with Kyle more about Amazonian women and macrophilia. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

How many people is needed to make it a gang bang? What’s the difference between a gang bang and an orgy? Should you hire a coordinator? Or a DJ? Or catering? Have Mike or Kyle ever been in one? We answer all the questions and more, live from Chicago. In this episode: News- 7:03 || Main Topic (Gang Bangs)- 14:36 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:16 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! All Patreon members at the $5+/mo level get a bonus segment for that extra Mike and Kyle every Friday. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Half your age plus seven? What age gap is too big for a relationship? Are age gaps more common in gay relationships? Mike and Kyle explore the history, terminology, judgement, and personal experience with age gap relationships. In this episode: News- 4:23 || Main Topic (Age Gaps)- 17:02 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:25:35 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares with Mike tips for how to navigate age gap relationships. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

We’re talking coke, both -a-cola and -caine, on this live show from Atlanta! Mike and Kyle cover the origins of Coke, the stereotypes of Jack and Coke, the issue of cocaine in the gay community, and more. In this episode: News- 7:41 || Main Topic (Coke)- 15:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:30 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! All Patreon members get a bonus segment for that extra Mike and Kyle every Friday. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

…if you want to. In this Patreon-requested episode, Mike and Kyle talk about the history of Rome, ancient Roman words that mean gay, Roman emperors, and Vatican City, all to uncover just how gay Rome really is. In this episode: News- 3:44 || Main Topic (Rome)- 15:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:14 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks to Kyle about a list of potentially gay Roman emperors. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Oh, what a meth we’ve made. Kyle gets personal as he and Mike talk about meth use within the gay community. In this episode: News- 9:46 || Main Topic (Meth)- 20:29 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:56 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares with Mike answers to the question of whether meth makes you gay. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

As Duck Sauce said…. mmm cha mmm cha mmm cha mmm… Barbra Streisand. In this episode: News- 2:41 || Main Topic (Barbra Streisand)- 14:00 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:56 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares with Mike more info on the Streisand effect. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

There are heavy (or light) expectations placed on gay men’s bodies, and dieting is one of the ways we use to strive towards our goals. But is it healthy? Mike and Kyle talk about their experiences with dieting and body image. In this episode: News- 3:52 || Main Topic (Dieting)- 15:57 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:41 Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares with Kyle more information on the Twinkie Diet. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

What’s the first gay book? What’s the latest on gay book bans? Which books pass the Vito Russo test? All this, plus a heavy amount of self-promotion, are covered on this episode on books. (There are some audio issues on Kyle’s side, but not too much to make it unlistenable. Sorry in advance.) In this episode: News- 3:43 || Main Topic (Books)- 20:15 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:33 Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. At that same link, you can see our full 2025 live show tour schedule! On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle do their very first readings from their book. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Sniffies has emerged as a major competitor to Grindr, but what is it all about? Where did the name Sniffies come from? What’s the difference between Sniffies and Grindr, Scruff, and other platforms? Mike and Kyle sniff out the fun and talk about their experiences with Sniffies. In this episode: News- 3:33 || Main Topic (Sniffies)- 19:09 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:45 Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about situations you may want to put Sniffies on vanilla mode. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

What does “two-spirit” mean? Two-spirit guest Rebecca Nagle joins us to talk about her experience, the Cherokee language, coming out, and more. In this episode: News- 6:21 || Main Topic (Two-Spirit)- 17:58 || Guest (Rebecca Nagle)- 21:32 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:06 To get more from Rebecca Nagle, listen to her podcast This Land and read her book By The Fire We Carry. You can also follow on X, BlueSky, or Instagram @rebeccanagle. Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares more information about two-spirit Marvel superhero Hawkeye. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

The idea that gays walk fast came around as part of a new wave of gay stereotypes. But is it really new? Mike and Kyle dig into the history, the walking speeds, Reddit, and even the Olympics to figure out where this stereotype came from. In this episode: News- 2:14 || Main Topic (Walking Fast)- 13:05 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:15 Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares more information on a gay running and walking organization. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

How lesbionic is roller derby? We’ve got the gayta to quantify it. Mike John-stun and Kyle Getz-her are ‘bout to circle the track with this jam. In this episode: News- 2:23 || Main Topic (Roller Derby)- 14:37 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:30 Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about Roller Derby: The Musical. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Is the gay community misogynistic? All the way back to Adam and Eve, women have been treated as if they’re the reason for the downfall of society. Mike and Kyle talk about gay men’s relationship with misogyny, the path from misogyny to homophobia, misogyny on Urban Dictionary, drag queens, and incels. Plus, Mike announces the winner of the Dickbag Fuckface Asshole Award for 2024. In this episode: News- 4:44 || Main Topic (Misogyny)- 18:42 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:23:40 Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike reads to Kyle an article to help you determine if you’re dating a misogynist. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Blacksmiths are kinda hot, right? But are they gay, too? Mike and Kyle delve into Urban Dictionary, InclusiveBlacksmiths.com, The Simpsons, Reddit, and more to try to find the answer. In this episode: News- 2:34 || Main Topic (Blacksmiths)- 13:53 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:52 Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about a blacksmithing shop turned gay bar. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Gays are supposed to be experts at interior decorating, but does that stereotype hold true for everyone? Is it a helpful stereotype because it’s a positive one? Mike and Kyle break down their own failures as gay men given their lack of skill in the interior decorating department. In this episode: News- 9:48 || Main Topic (Interior Decorating)- 17:58 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:36 Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle talks about women in interior decorating and the specific challenges they face. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

What even is humanism? Along with guest co-host Sarah Ray, Kyle defines humanism, and then talks about its gay history, its overlap with religion, the gayta, and humanism’s support for LGBT people. In this episode: News- 1:43 || Main Topic (Humanism)- 14:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:35 Learn more about Sarah Ray at callmesarah.com, and take a listen to Humanist Trek (humanisttrek.com) on your favorite podcatcher. Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares with Sarah some quotes about humanism. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.