Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

Actor, musician, and non-binary artist Kat Cunning joins Tracy E. Gilchrist for an intimate conversation about identity, creativity, and queer representation in film, television, and music.Kat reflects on their journey from ballet and theater to screen roles in The Deuce and Trinkets, their evolving non-binary gender identity, and how queer lived experience shapes their work as a performer and songwriter. They share personal stories about meeting and getting engaged to Jules, DIY music and video-making, and why The Wizard of Oz continues to influence their artistic voice.The episode also explores LGBTQ community care, self-expression, and advice for queer youth navigating identity today.Thoughtful, candid, and inspiring, this conversation highlights the power of art as self-definition — and connection as survival.Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/holdingspacewithtracyTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@holdingspacewithtracyYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@holdingspacewithtracy#HoldingSpacePodcast #TracyEGilchrist #KatCunning #NonBinaryArtist #QueerIdentity #TheDeuce #Trinkets #TheWizardOfOz #LGBTQPodcast #NewEpisode

Comedian, TikToker and classically trained pianist Dylan Akira Adler joins Tracy E. Gilchrist to talk viral fame, musical theater influences, touring, and using comedy to process trauma and build community.Dylan reflects on the backflip that went viral, writing for late-night television, and creating a musical comedy about survivorship. He also opens up about growing up with a gay twin, opening for major comedy names, and what he’s holding space for now.Warm, candid and funny, this episode blends humor and heart while spotlighting the healing power of performance.

BONUS EPISODE: Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with Pillion writer-director Harry Lighton and star Harry Melling to explore the film’s portrayal of a gay Dom/sub community, the role of humor, casting Alexander Skarsgård, and the delicate process of building on-screen trust.

Musician Jake Wesley Rogers joins Tracy E. Gilchrist to discuss his debut studio album, Songs in the Key of Love; growing up queer in Missouri; blending art and activism; and finding solace in music, silence, and community.They touch on touring with Cyndi Lauper, recording at Bernie Taupin’s piano and Abbey Road, confronting health challenges, and performing an original song, "Love One Another," live in the studio.

This episode captures conversations from the National LGBTQ Task Force's Creating Change gathering in Washington, D.C., featuring leaders and communicators who reflect on community, intersectional activism, and the urgent political moment. Guests discuss media, organizing, self-care, and the ways art and culture shape queer resilience.

In the first five episodes of Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tracy sits down with artists, actors, and creatives to talk about identity, resilience, and what it really means to live in alignment with yourself.These highlights feature deeply personal moments with Frankie Grande, Bruno Alcantara, Brian Michael Smith, Nicole Pacent, and Alexis Floyd. Across conversations about visibility, career pivots, queer icons, self-worth, and community, each guest reflects on the courage it takes to grow in public and the importance of holding space for yourself and others.

Tracy E. Gilchrist hosts Brazilian actor Marco Pigossi, exploring his path from São Paulo telenovelas to roles on Brilliant Minds, High Tide and Gen V. They discuss immigration, career pivots, and how art shapes identity.

Host Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with actress and musician Alexis Floyd to reflect on a difficult news cycle and a hopeful new year. Alexis shares the meaning of Chance the Rapper’s “Blessings,” her holiday trip to Ghana, and a slow, restorative start to 2026.The conversation covers her journey from theater, violin, and figure skating to Carnegie Mellon, Inventing Anna, and her current role on Grey’s Anatomy, plus the story behind her song and video “More Alive” with fellow cast members.Alexis also speaks about coming out, her father’s coming out, advocacy with the Trevor Project, and the importance of asking for help. She closes by holding space for grief and community care as paths to healing.

Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with actor and LGBTQ+ advocate Nicole Pacent to discuss a tumultuous 2025, her breakout work in Anyone But Me, and her current role as Rebecca Wilson on Criminal Minds Evolution. They talk about representation, bisexual and polyamorous identity, and the pressure of using fame to fight for faith-based progressive work.Nicole also shares personal stories about motherhood, musical influences like Rent, memories from Dinah, and her decision about starting seminary in 2026 while balancing an active acting career and activism.

Host Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with actor Brian Michael Smith (Queen Sugar, The L Word: Generation Q, 9-1-1: Lone Star) to discuss his trailblazing career, playing a Black trans firefighter on network TV, and the creative journey that led him from Michigan to Hollywood.They talk football, early inspirations like Titanic, the realities of life and representation in the industry, Brian's turn into producing independent work, and the importance of community and creative resilience.Brian closes with a message to queer and trans youth: "We're going to get through this," emphasizing connection, collective power, and hope.

Tracy E. Gilchrist welcomes Bruno Alcantara — RuPaul's Drag Race pit crew member, life coach, and host of Happy Endings — for a candid conversation about drag, growing up in Brazil, finding pride, and the healing power of touch.They also discuss Bruno's career, touring with Madonna, the importance of community and sexual health, and how art and music help people hold space for themselves and others in difficult times.

Tracy E. Gilchrist launches Holding Space with an in-depth conversation with Frankie Grande about his debut album Hotel Rock Bottom, his sobriety journey, and the queer anthems that shaped him.They discuss family, the pressure of being Ariana Grande's older brother, Broadway memories, representation in media, touring, and the need for self-care and community during difficult times.