Gayish Podcast
Featured in Buzzfeed, Oprah Magazine, Esquire, and Queerty, Gayish is an award-winning podcast that breaks down one gay stereotype each week. Mike and Kyle bring humor, honesty, and irreverence to topics like the hanky code, depression, and open relationships. Past guests have included Jinkx Monsoon, YouTuber Davey Wavey, gay porn star Calvin Banks, disability activist Andrew Gurza, a gay priest, a trans atheist, and Mike’s wildly supportive mom.
Episodes
Thursday May 18, 2023
Gayish: 333 Masking (w/ Minoritea Report)
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Masking and code-switching are extra burdens placed on minoritized communities, including queer, Black, brown, and disabled communities, to fit in with the expectations of a straight, white, neurotypical society. The aunties from the podcast Minoritea Report join us to talk about their experiences.
In this episode: News- 1:52 || Main Topic (Masking)- 14:53 || Guests (Minoritea Report)- 24:10 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:14:31
We love Minoritea Report! You can find their podcast, follow them on socials, and get merch here: https://linktr.ee/MinoriteaReport.
Tickets for our 6th anniversary live show mini-tour are on pre-sale NOW (except NYC, where tickets are regular price). Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, we play a fun game of XXX with Minoritea Report and answer some dirty questions. Get bonus segments, episodes, and lots of other great perks by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-333-masking-w-minoritea-report/
Thursday May 11, 2023
Gayish: 332 Ketamine
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Mike and Kyle talk about ketamine’s use as an anesthetic, as a recreational drug, and as a treatment for depression. Plus, Azealia Banks?!
In this episode: News- 2:57 || Main Topic (Ketamine)- 19:00 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:15
Tickets for our 6th anniversary live show mini-tour go on pre-sale starting May 1 (except NYC, which is already in pre-sale). Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike talks about k-holes, plus loads more on ketamine we didn’t get to on the main episode. Join Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-332-ketamine/
Thursday May 04, 2023
Gayish: 331 Bestiality
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Homophobes often include bestiality in their slippery slope arguments as to why LGBTQ people don’t deserve equal rights. Well, let’s talk about it.
In this episode: News- 3:27 || Main Topic (Bestiality)- 13:18 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:08
Tickets for our 6th anniversary live show mini-tour go on pre-sale starting May 1 (except NYC, which is already in pre-sale). Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
Join Patreon! Available benefits include getting ad-free episodes a day early, weekly bonus segments, monthly bonus episodes, and lots more! See all the cool perks at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-331-bestiality/
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Gayish: 330 Transgender II (w/ Ezra Michel)
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Ezra Michel (@ezramichelmusic) joins us to talk about everything: the word “pussyboy,” bisexuality, Grindr, male privilege, chasers, HRT, addiction, gender dysphoria, self-harm, big clits, t4t, and more.
In this episode: News- 4:30 || Main Topic (Transgender)- 15:37 || Guest (Ezra Michel)- 21:21 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:37
Follow Ezra on:
- @ezramichelmusic on IG & TikTok
- @p_ssyboyapparel on IG, or visit pussyboyapparel.com
- @welcomehomehair on IG
Tickets for our 6th anniversary live show mini-tour go on pre-sale starting May 1 (except NYC, which is already in pre-sale). Visit www.gayishpodcast.com/live for details and tickets. We can’t wait to see you!
The next Patreon happy hour is on May 3 @ 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern. Anyone at any level of support is welcome, so join today at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-330-transgender-ii-w-ezra-michel/
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Gayish: 329 420
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Bro. It’s 4/20. We’re high. You can find out what this is about by listening, probably. Have fun. Party on.
In this episode: News- 1:35 || Main Topic (4/20)- 13:18 || Gayest & Straightest- 55:32
Donate to the Last Prisoner Project by visiting https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/donate. It’s a non-profit working to free the tens of thousands of individuals still unjustly imprisoned for cannabis.
See our 6th anniversary live show tour dates, venues and tickets at www.gayishpodcast.com/live.
On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, we ask each other questions from the internet you should ask your friends while high Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-329-420/
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Gayish: 328 Farming
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
In this surprisingly deep episode, we talk about the stories of queer farmers, sustainable farming, lesbian farmers, why there’s no farming gayta, and how to date as a farmer.
In this episode: News- 1:13 || Main Topic (Farming)- 13:04 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:03
We’re doing a 6-city live show tour! This year, we’ll be going to New York City, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston. See the tour dates and buy tickets at www.gayishpodcast.com/live.
On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, we talk about why farming apps like Stardew Valley are addictive and whether they’re targeted to gay people. Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-328-farming/
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Gayish: 327 666
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Happy birthday!!! For the 6th anniversary of Gayish, Mike and Kyle talk about why 666 is actually lucky, the apocalypse, the Satanic Panic, why the gay rainbow flag is evil, gematria, and the self-fulfilling nature of stereotypes.
In this episode: News- 2:58 || Main Topic (666)- 17:11 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:44
We’re doing a 6-city live show tour! This year, we’ll be going to New York City, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston. See the tour dates and buy tickets at www.gayishpodcast.com/live.
On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, Mike and Kyle reminisce together on our 6 loooong years of doing this show. Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-327-666/
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Gayish: 326 Assholes: Live from Treefort in Boise
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Assholes. Where do they come from? Why do we love them? How do we take care of them? And who are they, really? We get the hole truth live from Boise for Podfort, part of the Treefort Music Festival.
In this episode: News- 10:46 || Main Topic (Assholes)- 19:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:07
On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, Mike and Kyle discuss a few more Am I The (Gay) Asshole questions from Reddit. Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-326-assholes-live-from-treefort-in-boise/
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Gayish: 325 Gay Leagues
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
He’s out of my gay league! Are gay rec and sports leagues necessary? And, if so, who should be able to join them? What’s the drama behind the Gay Olympics? And how about the tribunal at the Seattle Gay Softball World Series of 2008? LET’S! GO! SPORTS!
In this episode: News- 2:23 || Main Topic (Gay Leagues)- 16:35 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:36
On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, Mike and Kyle re-visit the gay origins of the high five with spunky new details. Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-325-gay-leagues/
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Gayish: 324 Whiskey
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Turns out, whiskey isn’t actually that straight. We talk about masculinity, gayta, Fireball, why gogo boys are thanks to whiskey, and homophobia in the whisky industry, especially within Bulleit.
In this episode: News- 4:10 || Main Topic (Whiskey)- 18:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:07:32
On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, Mike makes Kyle do a whiskey taste test while Kyle tries to convince him that whiskey and BDSM are connected. Get bonus audio, video, and other great benefits by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: https://www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-324-whiskey/.