Gayish Podcast

Gayish: 238 Cheating

What counts as cheating? How does it feel to be cheated on? Should you tell? When Mike and Kyle get personal, Mike shares a surprising story.
In this episode: News- 2:30 || Main Topic (Cheating)- 14:41 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:32
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Gayish: 237 Bears (w/ Bear Back)

As requested by Gap Bridger James Barrow, Mike and Kyle finally talk about bears! Bear stereotypes (bear-eotypes?), who invented bears, whether Mike or Kyle consider themselves to be bears. Plus, guests Ben and Benja from the Bear Back podcast share their exbearience, the good, the bad, and the hairy.
In this episode: News- 8:13 || Main Topic (Bears)- 20:51 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:41
On the bonus Patreon segment, you'll get more bear stories from Ben and Benja, including the time they felt super attractive and being in Russia. patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Gayish: 236 Nails

Painting fingernails has a long history of being associated with masculinity. When did it change? In this lesbian-heavy episode, we explore nail history, the nail hanky code, fingering tips, and men’s nail trends.
In this episode: News- 3:17 || Main Topic (Nails)- 13:21 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:00:38
On our bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan creates a "Nailed It"-style competition that pits Mike against Kyle to create a gay cupcake: patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Gayish: 235 Canada

Fuck 4th of July. Happy Canada Day!
Operation SOAP. Canadian bottoms. Residential school system. Two-spirit. Toronto vs. Montreal. Buggery. Tim Horton’s. PornHub. Ted Cruz. Canadian circumcision statistics. Just like Alexander Wood, we touch on a little bit of everything.
In this episode: News- 5:07 || Main Topic (Canada)- 17:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:22:55
On Monday's bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan shares the deets of the hottest spot in Canada. patreon.com/gayishpodcast

Gayish: 234 Allies (w/ A Gay and A NonGay)

In this highly anticipated collaboration with A Gay and A NonGay, we answer the important questions: Why doesn’t Dan think he’s an ally? What are James’ stereotypes of American gays? Should Dan should come out? Why does ordering coffee scare James? Should Taylor Swift win the Performative Ally Award? Special guests James Barr and Dan Hudson join us to discuss allies.
 
In this episode: News- 1:13 || Main Topic (Allies)- 14:11 || Guests (James Barr & Dan Hudson)- 19:21 || Gayest & NonGayest- 1:00:23
 
Dan’s article in MetroUK: https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/21/im-a-white-middle-class-cis-male-and-this-is-how-i-learnt-how-to-be-an-lgbtq-ally-10325190/
 
And on our bonus Patreon segment, hear us chat with James and Dan before the formal recording about foreskin. Yup. Foreskin. Join at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Gayish: 233 Thighs

Sky’s out, thighs out. Thigh guy summer. Whatever you want to call it, get your weekend plans ready because it’s thigh day. Plus, a very special guest appearance by Ma Johnson that—trust me—you won’t want to miss.
In this episode: News- 1:59 || Main Topic (Thighs)- 14:04 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:43
Articles mentioned during the 'thicc'/cultural appropriation discussion:Diop: https://weardiop.com/pages/whocanwearthisThem.us article: https://www.them.us/story/dear-instagays-stop-calling-yourselves-thicc
On the bonus Patreon segment, Fucking Dan talks about wings. And as Mike explains in the main episode, this is very funny. Access all of our bonus content for $5/mo at patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Gayish: 232 Sex at Pride

Kink and fetish. Corporate sponsorship. Straight perception. Family-friendly. Rainbow-washing. What is the true meaning of Pride? Mike and Kyle have the conversation the internet has been having for years.
In this episode: News- 2:04 || Main Topic (Sex and Kink at Pride)- 15:31 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:24:18
Kyle’s Pride Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HoDZVQY7wkSg6n9ImUcI2?si=e4f0bc78a1594d21
Fucking Dan’s Pride Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1quyYDF6RzYYQ1LonvrL0Q?si=8de791cf329c4bfa
On Monday's bonus segment, Fucking Dan, the actual kinky gay in our group, shares why this debate is so painful for him, and he gives an extra scoop of the history of LGBTQ rights.

Gayish: 231 Bottoms 🥺

Who was the first to bottom? Was Oscar Wilde a bottom? Should you teach your kids to bottom? Is anal vaping a thing? We get to the bottom of all of it.
In this episode: News- 1:39 || Main Topic (Bottoms)- 12:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:24:37
Coming soon on the Patreon segment, Fucking Dan shares his tips for cleaning out, and Mike and Kyle... react. patreon.com/gayishpodcast

Gayish: 230 Listeners' Recovery Stories [Shrinkage]

When we decided to do Episode 229 Recovery, we asked our listeners for their stories.  We had so many people write and call in, we couldn't possibly fit them in the main episode.  This shrinkage is a compilation of those stories.
Thank you to everyone who participated and sent in material.  We appreciate you and your willingness to share.

Gayish: 229 Recovery (w/ Boyfriend Bobby, Dani F., and Honey Bucket)

The road to recovery is long, and so is this episode.  
We are joined by three LGBTQIA+ people in recovery to tell us about their struggle with substance abuse, their experiences with treatment programs, and in one case what Fucking Dan feels like on the inside. 
A special thank you to Boyfriend Bobby, Dani F., and Honey Bucket (@mizzhoneybucket) for stopping by and sharing such a vulnerable part of themselves with us.
Also a big thinks to all of you that sent in your own stories!  This episode was so long we made the decision to release your contributions as a shrinkage later this week, so look for that!In this episode: Boyfriend Bobby- 2:14 || Dani F.- 43:01 || Honey Bucket- 1:36:50 || Gayest & Straightest- 2:07:21On Monday, Fucking Dan tells us his story.  At least one of us cries.