A Jaded Gay
by A Jaded Gay
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186. Harvey Milk
186. Harvey Milk
About this podcast
Living in a world of fuckboys, homophobes, and inequalities can leave a gay feeling, well, jaded, so tune in for your weekly dose of gay empowerment. We're talking pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the lens of overcoming gay trauma and nurturing our emotional wellbeing.
Episodes
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- 186. Harvey Milk · 31 min · Episode 186In 1970s San Francisco, Harvey Milk emerged as a political force in the Castro, turning a neighborhood camera shop into the center of a movement and giving a growing LGBTQ+…
- 185. Demon Twinks · 13 min · Episode 185With their irresistible combination of beauty, mischief, and supernatural flair, demon twinks have become one of gay culture's most fascinating archetypes. Born from a viral…
- 184. The Lavender Scare · 28 min · Episode 184If you listen closely, today's political rhetoric may sound eerily familiar to that of the Lavender Scare during the Cold War, when fear of communism wasn't the only threat…
- 183. Micro-Rejections · 25 min · Episode 183Rejection doesn’t always come in the form of a breakup or an outright rejection. For gay men and other LGBTQ+ people, it can show up in the small moments that leave us feeling…
- 182. Releasing Gay Trauma and Shame Through Somatic Therapy (with Sean Hershey) · 43 min · Episode 182Previously, we explored somatic therapy through the lens of pleasure and embodiment, revealing how the body can hold wisdom about our experiences. Many gay men carry tension…
- 181. Gay Powers Restored: Why Haircuts Hit Different · 15 min · Episode 181Internet culture frequently jokes that getting a haircut is “gay therapy,” restoring both gay powers and confidence. But haircuts have long served as tools of self-expression…
- 180. The Next Chapter of LGBTQ+ Storytelling (with Steven Rowley) · 33 min · Episode 180Historically, LGBTQ+ storylines in literature, film, and television were confined to predominantly tragic narratives, where heartbreak, loss, or death defined queer characters…
- 179. International Transgender Day of Visibility · 13 min · Episode 179International Transgender Day of Visibility is more than a moment of recognition — it’s a celebration of transgender joy, resilience, and the everyday lives that too often go…
- 178. Heal Your Inner Gay Child (with Chris Tompkins) · 33 min · Episode 178Previously, we’ve discussed how growing up gay in a world that often misunderstood or rejected us can leave deep emotional scars. In adulthood, these wounds may show up as shame…
- 177. Marsha P. Johnson · 18 min · Episode 177Marsha P. Johnson was a trailblazing figure in LGBTQ+ history whose presence, activism, and compassion left an indelible mark on the movement. From the streets of Greenwich…
- 176. Navigating Disordered Eating Among Gay Men (with Kyle Ridley) · 36 min · Episode 176In previous episodes, we’ve explored the unique body image pressures placed upon gay men, from the intense focus on gym culture and the idealized twink aesthetic to broader…
- 175. What is Gender-Affirming Care? · 27 min · Episode 175In today’s political climate, the term gender-affirming care is often framed as controversial and used synonymously with “transgender for everyone.” In reality, gender-affirming…
- 174. James Baldwin · 17 min · Episode 174As a Black gay man, James Baldwin became a widely recognized voice exploring the intersection of race, sexuality, and identity during a time when both were fiercely contested in…
- 173. Why Gay Dating Feels So Limited · 18 min · Episode 173LGBTQ+ dating often feels like navigating a smaller dating pool, and many gay men turn to dating apps for connection, dates, and hookups. But constant comparison on these…
- 172. Picture It: Ballroom, Drag, and Queer Expression (with Heavens 2 Betsy Stratton) · 44 min · Episode 172While drag is a pop culture staple, its roots trace back to the historic Ballroom scene of the 1800s, where Black and Latinx communities built chosen families and celebrated…
- 171. Manifest Your Best Year Yet (with Ryan Lu) · 28 min · Episode 171In previous episodes, we explored how to stay focused on attracting the right kinds of guys into our lives and the power of manifestation. As we move into the new year, we have…
- 170. Why Am I Attracted to Bros? · 32 min · Episode 170In previous episodes, we’ve explored how different expressions of masculinity, from archetypes like Castro Clones and metrosexuality to gym culture, intersect across the gay…
- 169. Trump Watch 2025 · 53 min · Episode 169Previously, we reviewed the Trump administration’s record on LGBTQ+ rights from 2017 to 2021. As the horrors persist under the new Trump administration, it’s vital to recognize…
- 168. Real Housewives of Pennsylvania (with Eric Praniewicz) · 1 h 26 min · Episode 168For gay men, pop culture and reality TV often provide campy, glamorous spaces that echo queer experiences of self-expression and resilience. The Real Housewives franchise, in…
- 167. Best of Guests 2025: Politico Edition · 1 h 14 min · Episode 167As we close out 2025, it’s hard to ignore this year’s political turmoil, with uncertainty about our future looming over us. With the holidays upon us, it’s natural to feel…
