Slightly Unhinged with Justin Pavis

From competitive dance to millions of TikTok followers, Jaden Barba has spent most of his life performing. Now he's figuring out what comes next. Justin sits down with Jaden in Beverly Hills to talk about going viral on TikTok at 17, making the jump into original music, and what it's like growing up in the spotlight of social media. Jaden shares how his street dance videos took off, why he's taking his time with his next music project, and what he's learning about life beyond the internet. They also get into music festivals, unexpected hobbies, dating red flags, and why he'd give up TikTok before giving up dance. And because it's Slightly Unhinged, there's a rapid-fire round covering coffee, pop stars, favorite snacks, and some very questionable DMs. About Jaden Barba Jaden Barba is a dancer, content creator, and independent music artist who started competing on stage at a young age. After building an audience through viral street dance videos, he began releasing original music and exploring new ways to perform and connect with people. Connect with Jaden Website https://jadamine.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jadendbarba TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jadenbarba YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jadenbarba Listen to Jaden's Music Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gJoxCPNMcBlP5pOpu2fX0 Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jaden-barba/1828019150 Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Want to watch the video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP

CAMP is open, Logan is here, and Portland got one of its queer spaces back. Justin sits down with Logan Veilens, one of the owners of CAMP, the new gay bar in the former Scandals space on Harvey Milk Street. Logan has been part of Portland’s queer community for more than 30 years. He’s also a barber, personal trainer, owner of Best Coast Barber Co., owner of Best Coast Fitness, and somehow still has time to help open a bar. They talk about how CAMP came together, why it mattered to keep that space queer, and what it felt like when people walked back through those doors for the first time. They also get into old Portland gay bars, Vaseline Alley, Scandals memories, Logan’s work in barbering and fitness, and what’s coming next at CAMP, including drag events, watch parties, comedy nights, weekend brunch energy, Oregon football, Operation Alpine, Heated Rivalry, and more. And because it’s Slightly Unhinged, Justin and Logan wrap with a round of Still Standing or Leave It in the Past covering mullets, mustaches, baggy jeans, skinny jeans, wallpaper, tiki bars, Madonna, Whitney, and what should stay gone. About Logan Veilens Logan Veilens is a longtime Portland queer community member, barber, personal trainer, business owner, and one of the owners of CAMP. He owns Best Coast Barber Co., a queer-owned barbershop offering haircuts, color, shaves, waxing, teeth whitening, hydrafacials, microneedling, and more. He also runs Best Coast Fitness, where he helps people build strength, confidence, and a better relationship with their bodies. Whether it’s a haircut, a workout, or a neighborhood bar, Logan’s work is about helping people feel more comfortable being themselves. Podcast Perks Mention Slightly Unhinged when booking with Logan at Best Coast Barber Co. and get half off your first haircut with Logan. Reach out to Best Coast Fitness and mention that you heard Logan on Slightly Unhinged to get one free 30-minute fitness session. These offers are good for 6 months from the episode air date. But if you’re finding this later, it’s still worth asking. Be cute. Be nice. Shoot your shot. Connect with Logan Logan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/logancuts Best Coast Barber Co. https://www.instagram.com/bcbarberco Best Coast Fitness https://www.instagram.com/bestcoast.fit CAMP CAMP website https://campbarpdx.com/ CAMP events https://campbarpdx.com/#events CAMP on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/campbarpdx Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Want to watch the video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP

Bussy Syrup has a drag name some queens don’t want to say—and the story behind it is only the beginning. The Portland drag performer joins Justin Pavis for a funny, unfiltered conversation about drag culture, queer nightlife, sobriety, and finding a community where you can finally be yourself. How does a ridiculous Instagram username become a drag identity? What happens when your friends convince you to enter a drag show, then leave you to do it alone? And can you build a life in nightlife without drinking? Bussy brings the stories, the sharp opinions, and the honesty. In this episode: • The origin of the name Bussy Syrup • An unexpected first drag show and the friends behind it • Portland drag, performance, and the work behind the glamour • Getting sober while working in queer nightlife • Finding LGBTQ+ recovery support and belonging • Family, self-expression, and being seen for your craft • Rapid-fire drag opinions, wig reveals, and unfiltered answers Come for the name. Stay for the person behind it. Follow Slightly Unhinged with Justin Pavis on your favorite podcast app for candid queer conversations, drag artists, big laughs, and the messy parts of being human. RESOURCE MENTIONED True Colors Recovery: https://www.truecolorsrecovery.org/

Q is here, and we are getting into the Big Biotch house. Justin sits down with Quenton McClure, better known as Q, one of his housemates from Big Biotch Portland / BBPDX. They talk about getting cast, walking into a house full of queer chaos, trying to play a social strategy game with almost no idea what to expect, and how the whole thing turned into a very messy little science experiment. They break down the alliances, the votes, the brunch challenge, Justin’s prosecco controversy, Q trying to keep Justin in the game, the driveway fall, Q’s own eviction, and what they think going into the finale. Outside of Big Biotch, Q is a B2B tech marketing leader building a fractional consulting practice in Portland. He is also newly married, a Portland transplant from Appalachia, and a rugby player with the Portland Lumberjacks. He talks about queer sports, finding community through rugby, and why getting tackled by your friends is somehow sentimental. And then, because it’s Slightly Unhinged, Justin ends with a rapid-fire round covering rugby shorts, gray sweatpants, unlocked phones, hot and dumb versus average and hilarious, and some very direct Big Biotch opinions. About Q Quenton McClure, who goes by Q, is a B2B tech marketing leader with 13+ years of experience in demand generation. He is currently building a fractional consulting practice in Portland. Q plays rugby with the Portland Lumberjacks, is newly married to his husband Ryan, and loves exploring Portland’s food and bar scene. He grew up in Appalachia, moved to Portland, and joined Big Biotch as one more excuse to jump into something new with the community here. Q also has a podcast called Gays of Our Wives. Follow him for updates and more info. Connect with Q Website https://quentonmcclure.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/quentonmcclure/ TikTok @i_go_by_q Big Biotch Portland / BBPDX Follow Big Biotch Portland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigbiotchportland Follow Klip Klop Productions https://www.instagram.com/klipklopproductions Big Biotch Finale Party Thursday, October 1 at 7pm Jackie’s in Portland Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-brother-and-bbpdx-finale-party-tickets-1999001259579 Rugby Links Portland Lumberjacks Rugby https://www.lumberjacksrugby.com/ International Gay Rugby https://igrugby.org/ Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Want to watch the video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP

Jon and Chris, the new co-owners of CC Slaughters, are here, and this one is very Portland, very queer, and very full circle. Justin sits down with the husbands behind the next chapter of one of Portland’s most recognizable LGBTQ+ nightlife spaces to talk about how they took over CC’s, why keeping it going mattered, and what they want the space to become. Jon is a Taiwanese-American manufacturing engineer at Intel by day and co-owner of CC Slaughters by night. Chris is a Virginia native, Marine Corps combat veteran, social work professional, maker, gamer, and co-owner of CC’s. Together, they bring a mix of care, community, service, creativity, and just enough chaos to keep a nightclub alive. They talk about meeting in Los Angeles, surviving long distance and COVID, building a life together, taking over CC’s, supporting local performers, listening to the community, sponsoring nonprofits and queer sports teams, keeping nightlife accessible, and why Portland needs more queer spaces. They also share what is coming for CC’s, including renovations, community events, the Rainbow Room, the one-year anniversary of their ownership, and their bigger vision for the future of queer nightlife in Portland. And then Justin puts their marriage to the test with Not So Newlywed, because what is love if not celebrity crushes, stolen food, karaoke at the Eagle, lube fountain ideas, and deciding who would make a better drag queen? About Jon & Chris Jon and Chris are the co-owners of CC Slaughters in Portland. Jon works at Intel as a manufacturing engineer and brings a love of music, community, and inclusive nightlife to CC’s. As a Taiwanese-American who grew up feeling like he never quite fit in, he is passionate about creating a place where people can come together, have fun, and be themselves. Chris is a Virginia native, Marine Corps combat veteran, social work professional, woodworker, gamer, graphic design experimenter, and mountain trail explorer. His background is rooted in service, creativity, and care. Together, Jon and Chris are helping lead CC Slaughters into a new era while honoring the bar’s history and the Portland LGBTQ+ community that made it iconic. Connect with CC Slaughters CC’s always has something coming up, from drag shows and dance nights to fundraisers, themed parties, and community events. Check their website for the current lineup. Website https://ccslaughterspdx.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slaughterspdx Mentioned in This Episode Urban Gleaners https://urbangleaners.org/ Esther’s Pantry https://www.ourhouseofportland.org/esthers-pantry/ Cascade AIDS Project https://www.capnw.org/ PDX Color Guard https://www.pdxcolorguard.org/ Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Want to watch the full video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP