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A pop culture comedy podcast hosted by Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi who cover LGBTQ+ and gender issues of the moment with both hilarity and healthy doses of absurdity.
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This week Erin's back from a surprising weekend getaway in Austin, and Bryan learns a new podiatric way of feeling the music by an experienced elder at the LA Philharmonic. Erin celebrates Alysa Liu's gold medal-winning performance at the Winter Olympics and how her return to the sport is changing the antiquated techniques that have been used to train female athletes for decades. Bryan discusses a recent court ruling in Texas halting enforcement of "DEI bans" including the banning of LGBTQ+ clubs in schools and deadnaming students in Houston, Plano and Katy. To buy Girl Scout Cookies from Troop 6000 click here. For Voter ID assistance or to see rules for your state, visit voteriders.org For adoptees needing legal representation or advocacy: https://adopteerightslaw.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1This week Bryan was surprised by a special guest performance at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Erin gets her ass handed to her by a boomer client at the salon. Bryan discusses the Trump administration's order to remove the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument, and Erin covers the Save Act returning to Congress and the effect it would have on minority and married voters in upcoming elections. For Voter ID assistance or to see rules for your state, visit voteriders.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're still riding high after watching Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show and feeling a little more hopeful about the future of the country, plus we share some recommendations to add color to your tableware and books to read. Erin does a deep dive on whether gender parity in each country competing in the Olympics affects their medal count, and Bryan discusses the record-breaking number of stories published by Fox News about trans people, beating out all the LGBTQ+ publications. For tickets to Grant Sorenson's Salomé in Minneapolis, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Bryan has an interesting experience getting a haircut from the same man who originated "The Bryan" during his childhood, and Erin picks up a part time gig at her friend's salon. Bryan discusses the rise in popularity of queer literature, and how demand for titles like Heated Rivalry and Box Hill are leading to increased access and readership at public libraries. Erin tells us how Texas A&M is back in the news this week for dismantling its entire Women's and Gender Studies program after its board changed the syllabus for hundreds of classes and how they're trying to justify their censorship. For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We try and keep things light amidst the rising tide against ICE and the Trump administration (and as Bryan recovers from a procedure). Erin covers a study by PNAS showing how sexism physically changes and deteriorates the brain. Bryan discusses a current case of two gay Iranian asylum seekers on the verge of being deported back to where they fled persecution. GoFundMe Links: Support the Family of Parady La who died in ICE Custody Support the Family of Luis Beltrán Cruz who died in ICE custody Help Famiies Affected By ICE in Minneapolis Haven Watch MN If you have other resources you'd like us to highlight please send us a DM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chaos reigns in this month's Lady Attorney episode. We're starting new businesses Honeymoon Clothes™ and Panty Cents™, Bryan took a Waymo for the first time and we all get a crash course in frotting. Bryan highlights a recent partnership between Texas artists and Planned Parenthood painting rainbow crosswalks in a rebuke of the recent bans on "political and ideological" artwork by the current administration. Erin discusses Sohla El-Waylly's recent departure from The New York Times and the reveal of the low wages and working conditions she experienced there as a freelancing food writer. For this week's People Magazine Investigates Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Bryan is live from his office where he's been purging pandemic kitchen purchases. Erin does some Groceries-style recommendations including Southwest Airlines' hottest flight snack and the fudge to dip them in. Erin discusses Texas A&M University's decision to remove Plato's Symposium from philosophy professor Martin Peterson's curriculum due to a new policy enacted in the fall that prohibits advocating "race or gender ideology, or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity”. Bryan discusses the murder of Renee Good by ICE, and resources of where we can donate to causes or organizations that can benefit those in need in our own communities. For this week's Heated Rivalry Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New year, same 'ssues! Bryan is live from his sister's childhood bedroom (blame Renee) and tells us how his trip to Japan over our holiday break went. Erin (Queen of Air Flights) spent her break wondering what is going on at the Miami International Airport and why the youth are so obsessed with 6-7'ing. Bryan highlights the court challenges by states, federal workers and advocates that were submitted during the end of 2025 fighting back against restrictions and bans for gender affirming care. Erin shares how the United States' Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee is attempting to celebrate America's 250th birthday with questionable new coin designs paying tribute to civil rights, abolition and suffrage movements. For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy new year! We'll be back next week, but to tide you over until then we're giving you a peek behind the paywall with some of the best bits from Patreon! Hear what happens when we get sidetracked during our Dateline Recaps and This New Thing We're Doing! with some of our favorite moments from 2025. For hundreds of hours of bonus content and video episodes join our Patreon by visiting www.patreon.com/attitudes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Holidays to all our listeners! We're off this week but have compiled some of the best bits from the year for your listening pleasure. We hope we've been entertaining and informative and that you'll join us again in 2026! Our Patreon bonus episodes continue through the holidays! For more content visit www.patreon.com/attitudes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're happy to bring back our annual tradition of welcoming some of our favorites into our holiday home before the winter break! Punam Patel reveals what underrated department store she purchased her outfit from at a local dead mall, Pete Zias tells the tale of a stolen Labubu , Darby and Alexis from IMHO: The Show are taking Metamucil gummies to stay regular, Mano Agapion educates Erin on Sniffies, and Michelle Collins advises us on which designers to buy from and avoid. For this week's Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Bryan is upset over his short haircut, and Erin's back from her trip to Italy where she got her fill of truffles and was made fun of by flight attendants because of her hairstyle. Erin covers how women are exposing the "bro-coding" algorithm on LinkedIn by changing their gender marker from female to male and seeing an increase in their reach and visibilty on the networking platform. Bryan discusses the modern day Lavender Scare and how right-wing influencers and government officials are on the hunt for "woke" government employees and policies and firing people for how they identify. For additional hours of bonus content visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While Erin is out of town Bryan is joined by friend of the show Naomi Ekperigin this week! We discuss what we did for Thanksgiving, and how Bryan spent last week with his family doing a tour of NYC including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and an investigative report on how the American Girl Doll Store is one big scam. Bryan covers a recent ruling in Japan which upheld a same-sex marriage ban, and how the European Union's highest court ruled that member countries must recognize same-sex marriages between two citizens even if their home country does not have marriage equality laws in place. Listen to Naomi's podcast Couples Therapy, watch St. Denis Medical Monday Nights on NBC or on Peacock and get tickets to her December 28th zoom comedy show A Night of Cinema with Naomi and Megan here! For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Thanksgiving! We're off this week but we wanted to share one of our recent favorite Dateline Recaps from behind the paywall! Palm Springs, big hair, adult film stars, celebrities, and an iconic local journalist who we'd marry in a heartbeat. The gayest Dateline we've ever covered. Dateline Season 34, Episode 3. A group of conspirators, including a self-proclaimed Nepalese prince, defraud and kill a retired art collector and legendary Palm Springs socialite in one of the longest and most expensive missing-persons investigations in California history. For more Dateline Recaps and additional bonus content visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Erin shares her new hobby of reading rare books from the 1930s, and Bryan gets back to smoking on the set of a short film in New York. Bryan covers annual polls from YouGov/The Economist and Gallup showing support for gay marriage and trans rights is at its lowest level in the last 10 years. Erin discusses how the NHS in the UK is now including menopause screening in routine health checks, plus how the FDA is removing black box warnings from most menopausal therapy products. To subscribe to Erin's Substack click here. For tickets to Dead Pilots Society on 12/7 in LA click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erin is dehydrated after her visit to Austin, Bryan befriends his Erewhon-going seatmates on a flight to New York, plus some balm/SPF talk and a celebration of the results from last week’s elections. Erin discusses the NYT Opinion interview with three feminist conservative bootlickers titled “Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace”. Bryan brings us some cautious optimism with Kim Davis’ defeat with the Supreme Court declining to take up her case against Obergefell v. Hodges and the right to same-sex marriage, but how it doesn’t necessarily set a precedent and could still be brought up again in the future. For hours of bonus content visit www.patreon.com/attitudes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Erin goes horseback riding which causes Bryan's childhood equine trauma to resurface. Bryan discusses Argentinian President Javier Milei's Trump-style crusade against "LGBTQ+ ideology" and his ban on gender affirming care. Erin covers the gender pay gap which has widened for a second year in a row due to women being forced back into the office post-COVID and losing work from home benefits which aided in caring for their families. For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's All Hallows' Eve and Erin and Bryan are dressed as everyone's favorite 90s home decorator and TV psychic for the occasion. Plus, everyone's favorite game - spin that wig! Erin shines a spotlight on two world leaders on opposite ends of the political spectrum: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi who is shepherding a new wave of conservatism in Japan, and Catherine Connolly the left wing, anti-establishment President-Elect of Ireland. Bryan covers California Governor Gavin Newsom's latest disappointments in vetoing two bills that would have increased access to PrEP and gender affirming care. For tickets to Bryan's final Are You Mad at Me? in LA on 11/3 click here. Subscribe to Erin's Substack here. For more of our bonus content visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Erin and Bryan are both enjoying the fall weather in Santa Fe and New York, sharing some recent restaurant experiences, what it's like being interrupted by Boomers, and reminisce about The Rachel haircut. Bryan discusses The Church of Norway apologizing to the LGBTQ+ community for decades of discrimination, and for causing shame, harm and pain, plus Houston removing a rainbow crosswalk memorial and Snoop Dogg making amends after recent comments about the lesbian storyline in Pixar's Lightyear. Erin tears into the Tech Right Phyllis Schlafly - Katherine Boyle - who's been helped by the feminist movement but wants to tear down those pathways for those coming up behind her, plus local candidates in upcoming elections you should know about and support. Subscribe to Erin's Substack Get tickets to Bryan's final Are You Mad At Me in LA on 11/3! To get this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Erin tells us all about her husband Alé's Paul McCartney VIP concert experience, and Bryan had some trouble offloading a ticket for the LA Philharmonic. Erin discusses the backlash to the two new gay male cheerleaders for the Minnesota Vikings squad and how their casting threatens toxic masculinity in the world of football. Bryan covers the horrifying prospect of the Supreme Court overturning a ban on conversion therapy on the basis of "free speech" and the harm it inflicts on queer youth in this country. For tickets to Bryan's Nov 3rd LA show click here. To subscribe to Erin's Substack click here. For this week's bonus episode visit patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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the thing about the trans bathroom laws is like...does boomer bill really want me in there with him??? I think there's room for malicious compliance here
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What’s with the death rattle around the 13 mins mark during the Gelson’s scandal?
These change of name laws preceded legislators even being aware of trans issues (for or against) right? The laws are surely not exclusively for gender changes? Which makes the discussion in this episode painfully stupid... Anyway, glad the laws are being abolished since they do hurt people and do no good in current society (and probably not a lot of good even back when)! Would love to know if I'm wrong because that would be some insane lawmaking, agreed to that! Still love the show!
Love you guys!! You guys are so funny and with good, empathetic, and smart commentary. Side note: the past few days I found myself trying to find your podcast on my app then when I looked carefully I found out you changed your name from Throwing Shade to Attitudes, was so relieved
In these parts men have been wearing their shirts untucked for 20 yrs. Plus if you think men will put as much effort into their look as women you don't understand the patriarchy !
i wish erin remembered people listen to this with headphones..
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The "when you're cool..." quote is from the movie My Science Project. BTW, I'm a 50ish, straight, white guy that loves Throwing Shade. Just thought you'd like to know that there's at least one.
They all are so funny. They make a bad day good, a good day great, and a great day fantastic...
I love throwing shade
seriously love them so much. "you need to take a big dose of shut the fuck up." amazing.
Bryan and Erin are amazing, this podcast is EVERYTHING. Throwing Shade has me looking forward to Thursdays.
Just discovered Throwing Shade and cannot stop listening. Just perfect.
been listening for ages...smart comedy and not full of themselves
you can say 'midgets'
Freddy Bell-Jones! Hello, hello!
One of the best pop culture podcasts and comedy teams ever Honey! Rich rich Anybody rich?