Gayish Podcast

Gayish: 416 Blacksmiths

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.

Gayish: 415 Interior Decorating

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.

Gayish: 414 Humanism (w/ Sarah Ray)

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.

Gayish: 413 Japan

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.

Gayish: 412 Funerals

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.

Gayish: 411 Crochet (w/ Crochet Me Zaddy)

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.

Gayish: 410 Vampires

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.

Gayish: 409 Rugby

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.

Gayish: 408 Conversion Therapy

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.

Gayish: 407 Pennsylvania (w/ Brian Sims)

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.