Gayish Podcast

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.

Producer Derek joins as a guest co-host to talk with Kyle about the (gay) history of Japan, LGBT acceptance in Japan, geishas, gay Japanese dating show The Boyfriend, and more! In this episode: News- 2:33 || Main Topic (Japan)- 13:07 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:17 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, Derek shares some of the customs of LGBT bars in Japan. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

This episode is to die for! Mike and Kyle talk about the gayest funeral traditions, gay people’s experience with funerals and bereavement, funerals during AIDS, our personal funeral wishes, and Elton John. Lots about Elton John. In this episode: News- 2:38 || Main Topic (Funerals)- 12:26 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:17 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 Mike tips on planning an LGBT funeral. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Zac Doar, aka Crochet Me Zaddy, joins us to talk about his experience crafting as a male in a female-dominated space, how his gay identity plays into crochet, and what he loves about crochet. In this episode: News- 3:14 || Main Topic (Crochet)- 15:54 || Guest (Zac Doar)- 18:32 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:00 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Mike discuss an Ask Reddit where a straight 18-year-old guy decides he wants to crochet. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Vampires. So gay? So gay. Mike and Kyle talk about Bram Stoker's Dracula, Interview with a Vampire, Anne Rice, and True Blood. Technically, we also talk about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, What We Do in the Shadows, The Lost Boys, Carmilla, and Vampire Weekend. In this episode: News- 5:00 || Main Topic (Vampires)- 19:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:34 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Mike delve into more reasons vampires are gay. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Hookers and thighs, it’s rugby time! Mike and Kyle talk about the history of rugby, homophobia in sports, the Israel Folau incident, and alllll the different positions. In this episode: News- 2:08 || Main Topic (Rugby)- 13:43 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:28 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle tells Mike about first openly gay professional rugby player. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Conversion “therapy” is the disproven practice of attempting to make a gay person straight (or a trans person cis) through a variety of potential means. Mike and Kyle talk about the history of conversion therapy, the studies showing the negative health impacts of conversion therapy, ex-gay ministries, survivors’ stories, and more. In this episode: News- 5:28 || Main Topic (Conversion Therapy)- 18:54 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:39 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle asks Mike some thought-provoking questions about conversion therapy. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Former Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims joins us to talk about the importance of Pennsylvania in the upcoming presidential election. In this episode: News- 2:39 || Main Topic (Pennsylvania)- 13:14 || Guest (Brian Sims)- 19:42 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:05 On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Derek share LGBT facts about Pennsylvania with each other. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

What is the gayest candy? Is candy gay? Are Mike & Ike a couple? Mike and Kyle tackle these any many more hard-hitting questions on this episode candy. In this episode: News- 2:39 || Main Topic (Candy)- 11:07 || Gayest & Straightest- 57:24 On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle eat some candy while talking about Strangers with Candy. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Mike and Kyle talk about one of the more disgusting of the alcohols: gin. Is it gay? Is it straight? We look at the history, the gayta, and the internet to try to figure it out. In this episode: News- 3:18 || Main Topic (Gin)- 13:48 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:59 On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike instructs Kyle on how to make a gin drink, and Kyle decides if it makes him reconsider his stance on gin. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Mike and Kyle finally announce the official Gayish endorsement for President of the United States for the 2024 election. In this episode: News- 3:50 || Main Topic (Kamala Harris)- 14:03 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:17 On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk about whether they think the US is ready for a gay president. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Mike and Kyle talk about the thing that gives you the feeling of “ahh” when you jerk off. In this episode: News- 2:16 || Main Topic (Orgasms)- 13:08 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:06 On the Patreon bonus segment, we share tips on how to have better orgasms and how to fake orgasms better. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.