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Although performing stand-up comedy was what initially united Eliot, Brent, and H. Alan over 10 years ago, it’s their openness (and sense of humor) about feeling totally lost and disconnected from the gay community that’s truly bonded them. On YMIW, Eliot, Brent and H. Alan get down and dirty, exploring the good, bad, and ugly tropes of contemporary gay life, often the stuff that no one -- especially straight people -- discuss for fear of being labeled homophobic. (Don’t worry. They’ll do that for you.) Each episode features a special guest -- comedians, humorists, musicians, influencers, film/TV writers, journalists, politicians, etc. - as well as allies, enemies, and acquaintances from all backgrounds and professions, not just those in the public eye. And as white, urban-dwelling gay dudes in their thirties, Eliot, Brent and H. Alan check their own privilege at the door, eager to instead explore what life looks for those not afforded the same concessions.
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Hilarious actress of Nobody Wants This fame Jackie Tohn joins us to talk about being on the biggest TV phenomenon of the year. But first, we discuss why there might be a silver lining to a recent trend of big corporations like Lowe's and Ford loosening their diversity and inclusion programs. And finally, Alan...[coughs] Eliot wants to know if we'd ever join a book club.
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Wildly talented singer Zach Day joins us to talk about what it's like to be CHOSEN by John Legend on the Voice...and also why their producer shoved him out of the closet lol. Oops! But first, why the hell is Disney blaming the failure of Lightyear on a gay kiss? And finally, hear about the WWE's surprising nonprofit partner.
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Beloved actor of Only Murders in the Building fame, Michael Cyril Creighton joins us to GOSS about working with the legends from that show...and what it was like shooting a scene with COVID! But first, apparently Steve-O decided to drop his plans to get [pauses] breast implants for a stunt video after meeting a trans cashier at a grocery store?! And finally, Eliot wants to know if we'd ever wear a ponytail, mullet or man bun!
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The wildly successful and hilarious Alice Wetterlund joins us to talk about taking Benadryl before going on TV and why weddings suck balls. But first, turns out X-Men '97 creator Beau DeMayo is going to "reveal all" on Onlyfans...and no, we don't know what that entails. And finally, Eliot wants to know if we buy or send flowers, and our answers MIGHT surprise you!
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The incomparably hilarious Chris Grace joins us to talk about young gays in comedy and how he managed to turn horrendous loss in his life into a wildly successful solo show. But first, we discuss Sarah McBride, a US House candidate in Delaware who very well might become the first trans member of Congress. And finally, does Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris matter...what do you know, suddenly Alan LIKES MUSIC!
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Live from Fire Island, comedian and illustrator Max Wittert joins us (admittedly a TOUCH stoned) to talk about avant garde comedy and why it's hard to find a scene when you're an illustrator. But first, we dive into the controversial decision by all-girls school Sweet Briar College to ban trans women at the behest of some old coot's will from 1900. And finally, Eliot wants to know why dark shows like Road Wars are so appealing...but it mostly devolves into us lambasting him for being a road rager!
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Jarringly eloquent TV writer and poet Thomas Daniel Valls joins us to muse over getting touched at the bar, why Florida doesn't actually suck and, well, his butt. But first, find out what the 2020 Census reveals about where gay men AND lesbians prefer to habitate...it just might surprise you. And finally, Brent vents about a change to Grindr that makes it somehow even less redeeming.
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Sarah Gabrielli and Alvaro Chavez, co-hosts of Chicken Shirt Podcast, the Roseanne rewatch podcast, join us to discuss why the original show is so special and what made Roseanne so cuckoo! But first, we talk about a Supreme Court "shadow docket" decision from this week that (shocker) isn't so gay friendly! And finally, Eliot wants to know which of us are willing to fly to Turkey to get hair transplants!
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Multi-hyphenate and first season American Idol contestant, Jim Verraros, joins us to chat about the insanity of being closeted on Idol, coming out afterwards and the weirdness that is Simon Cowell. But first, we discuss Mark Harris' piece in the NYTimes about how gay culture is tortured by its own obsession with muscles. And finally, Alan discusses why the food he cooks for Michael makes him dry heave.
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Our favorite Canadian drag queen Juice Boxx joins us to discuss everything from video games to findom (ever heard of it!? Cuz Brent has). But first, we celebrate how the ultimate moderate state, Michigan, just banned gay and trans panic defenses in criminal trials. And finally, what would you rather lose: your keys, phone or wallet? That's the VERY question about which we have a vigorous debate!
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The truly hilarious Justin Martindale from Just Sayin' podcast joins us to discuss his favorite pop culture deep cuts -- including a special Gypsy Rose Blanchard prediction! But first, we discuss Kamala Harris' record in LGBTQIU rights (spoiler alert: it's impressive). And finally, YOU be the judge about who's right after the guys harangue Brent for...eating fruit in the shower?!
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The delightful Nicole Speizio & Jenny Donheiser, cohosts of the podcast How Were U Brainwashed?, join us to discuss the myriad ways we're all brainwashed as kids AND adults, from religion to blue balls! But first, is Elon Musk REALLY moving SpaceX and Twitter to Texas because of...trans kids? And finally, we muse over the recent NYTimes op-ed about the Medium Friend, that person who's just above an acquaintance but below a bestie.
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The hilarious Peter Kim comes onto the podcast to talk about his innumerable credits and why in God's name gays have to dance so much. But first, a new documentary explores whether Abe Lincoln was gay and for ONCE, we have universal agreement about something on this podcast! And finally, we discuss the new air travel trend called "rawdogging" and it AIN'T what you think!
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Recording artist Vincint joins us to talk about performing for queer audiences. But first, we explore why young men worldwide are increasingly looking to Cialis and Viagra to enhance their sex lives. And finally, Eliot shares the lore of his favorite TikToker, a straight OnlyFans creator who thinks all gay men enjoy...colonoscopies?!
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Ramin Setoodah joins us again (repeat guest!!) to discuss his new book, Apprentice in Wonderland, about how The Apprentice prepared Donald Trump for the White House...[sigh] what a world we live in. But first, Dan Savage coined a new term about polyamory and we're curious if you fall into this sliver of the population. And finally, we dive into why millennials are aging so damn gracefully.
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Nick and Spencer, the queer forces behind the ecological civilization Solarpunk Farms, joins us to chat about sustainability and what kinds of delicious veggies they grow on their farm! But first, the guys discuss Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito's wife, Martha-Ann Alito, and her wild, unfettered contempt for the Pride flag (Brent has a VERY surprising solution by the end). And finally, we gab about the summer of "hot rodent boyfriends," and at least one of us couldn't be happier!
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The endlessly endearing and hilarious comedian Dylan Carlino joins us to chat about getting strep from blowjobs and being trolled by his family. But first, we were GOING to talk about the Pope's use of the word "faggotry," but we got sidelined by lore of Brent's new Nigerian "boyfriend"...er, well, the guy selling him nude videos. And finally, Eliot wants to know what we'd have on our pride floats. That is, if someone put a gun to our heads and made us go!
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Beloved producer of innumerable gay canon TV shows, John Arthur Hill joins us to discern between P-Town and Fire Island and YES, if you must know, Andy Cohen comes up, too. But first, ALAN AIN'T HAPPY to learn about GLAAD's 2024 Social Media Index Report about how Big Tech is failing miserably to protect LGBTQ+ users from hate. And finally, Brent reads the "statistically perfect" way to date in the era of dating apps -- and the guys aren't having it!
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Wildly popular Los Angeles DJ Jon Klaft joins us to discuss the unique craft of choosing songs for drunk people to dance to. But first, a New Jersey bakery turned lemons into lemonade after they received a hateful note for flying a rainbow flag. And finally, Brent finds TaskRabbit very sexual in nature...but the straight guy he hires to help assemble some furniture does not!
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Ali Hart and Par Parekh join us to discuss their amazing new documentary, Sister Una Lived A Good Death, about how a very unconventional nun spent her final year on earth. But first, Alan vents about a recent movie PR campaign that played coy with their straight leads sexualities. And finally, we update our list of dating app red flags including one particular trope that's really weirding Brent out.
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you guys are so refreshing. so glad i found your show!
Nothing makes me happier than hearing 3 unique and funny gays talk. I enjoy every segment (especially what would your aunt say). I haven't known any of the guest stars but I've been able to enjoy them anyway because they stand equal in personality to these three gays. Thank you guys so much for the content!
First time listener! I don't what's in your mouth, but please spit it out next time. Total turn off, sounds crazy gross in my headphones. Please stop lip smacking. my God, I can't stop hearing it now.
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