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 Dec 29, 2022
Gayish: 313 Traditions
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Black eyed peas in the South. Assorted New Years Eve traditions. Traditional marriage. Gayish traditions. Are traditions helpful or harmful?
In this episode: News- 1:17 || Main Topic (Traditions)- 15:37 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:00
On the bonus segment, Mike explains how the tradition of Pride was almost on New Year's Eve instead of June. Get ad-free episodes 1 day early by joining Patreon at any level at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Gayish: 312 Merry XXX-Ma’ (w/ Ma Johnson)
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Yo Saturnalia! Does “X-mas” take the Christ out of Christmas? What do Paganism and Saturnalia have to do with Christmas? Does it harm kids to perpetuate the lie of Santa? We celebrate A Very Special Christmas Episode with Ma Johnson.
In this episode: News- 9:10 || Main Topic (Christmas)- 21:49 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:35
As a special holiday gift, all Patreon members will get access to this week’s bonus video (which is normally only for the $10+/mo tiers) where Ma Johnson makes her famous cheesy bread. Support Gayish by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Gayish: 311 Feet (w/ Ma Johnson)
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
More than just a fetish, feet can be used to walk (and other things)!
In this episode: News- 3:57|| Main Topic (Feet)- 15:46 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:44
On the bonus Patreon segment, we read the earliest known poem about foot stuff written in like, 5 AD. Support Gayish by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-311-feet-w-ma-johnson/.
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Gayish: 310 Qatar
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
As the FIFA World Cup 2022 continues, claims of homophobia are dismissed and deprioritized. Are the criticisms justified, or do we need to simply respect the culture of Qatar?
In this episode: News- 4:38 || Main Topic (Qatar)- 22:58 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:21:52
Donate to Dr. Nasser Mohamed’s non-profit to advance LGBT rights in the Middle East (with a focus on the Gulf region) at www.alwanfoundation.org.
On the bonus Patreon segment, we discuss brand ambassador to the World Cup 2022, known hot guy, and former(?) gay icon icon David Beckham. Get weekly and monthly bonus content by joining Patreon for $5/mo at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-310-qatar/.
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Gayish: 309 Selfies
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Are people who take selfies narcissist? Why do gays love selfies? Are we willing to die for selfies?
In this episode: News- 2:35 || Main Topic (Selfies)- 17:11 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:35
On the bonus segment, Mike and Kyle learn tips to improve their selfie game, and they take some selfies to see if it worked. Get bonus segments every Friday and other great benefits by joining at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-309-selfies/.
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Gayish: 308 Unemployment (w/ Sarah Ray)
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Capitalism, productivity, and self-worth. Sarah joins as a guest co-host to talk with Kyle about LGBTQ+ unemployment and our personal experiences being out of work.
In this episode: News- 5:29 || Main Topic (Unemployment)- 24:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:23:40
Find all about Sarah and the work she does at www.callmesarah.com. Also, take a listen to her podcasts, SarahTalk and Humanist Trek.
On the bonus segment, Sarah and Kyle commiserate on the topic of “productivity guilt,” and Kyle helps Sarah get deep into some feels. Get bonus segments every Friday and loads more bonus content by joining at the $5+/mo here on Patreon.
Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-308-unemployment-w-sarah-ray/.
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Gayish: 307 Hairdressers
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Other than Jonathan van Ness, why are so many famous hairdressers straight?! We talk about the hairdressing history, stereotypes, research and French people.
In this episode: News- 6:15 || Main Topic (Hairdressers)- 19:39 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:52
This episode topic was voted on by our wonderful Patreon Gap Bridgers! If you want to vote, either in the main poll or the tie-breaker, check out the levels and benefits at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Gayish: 306 Gay Republicans (w/ Rep. Dan Zwonitzer)
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Why is gay Republicans? Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, a gay Republican Party member of the Wyoming House of Representatives joins to help us understand.
In this episode: News- 7:48 || Main Topic (Gay Republicans)- 19:34 || Guest (Rep. Dan Zwonitzer)- 32:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:41
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Gayish: 305 Anime
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Topics include: anime, manga, hentai, otaku, emakimono, hāremumono, Ouran High School Host Club, Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki, Attack on Titan, Pokémon, censorship in Sailor Moon, Usagi Tsukino’s bisexuality, LGBTQ representation in Japan, and horrific murder. Thanks to Gap Bridger Mike Cubbington for requesting this episode!
In this episode: News- 3:08 || Main Topic (Anime)- 18:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:24:12
All Gaytrons of all levels can join our quarterly happy hour! The next one is Wednesday, November 2 @ 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern. Zoom info will be posted to Patreon closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you then!
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Gayish: 304 Old White Ladies
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Old white ladies are revered as gay icons, but should they be?
How was Angela Lansbury’s divorce gayish? How did Queen Elizabeth II really feel about gays? What about the original lady who lunches? And is Jessica Walter the Patron Saint of Shitty Mothers?
In this episode: News- 7:39 || Main Topic (Old White Ladies)- 16:45 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:55
In the Patreon bonus segment. Judy. Fucking. Garland. Get bonus segments every Friday by joining at the $5/mo level. Or, support us for as little as $2/mo to get episodes ad-free and a day early at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.