On this episode of Queer Stuff Pod, I’m joined by the brilliant Brandon Kyle Goodman—actor, writer, and all-around icon—who never shies away from life’s messiest moments. Brandon talks about identity, career ups and downs, and what it means to embrace every part of yourself, even the chaotic ones.

From making it in Hollywood to cutting off toxic people, Brandon gets into the highs and lows of life with humor and honesty. Nothing is off-limits in this conversation about identity, boundaries, and finding joy in the mess.

Topics Discussed:

• How do you set boundaries and go no-contact with toxic people?


• How do humor and vulnerability help in discussing serious topics?


• What’s the messiest story Brandon has ever heard


• What advice does Brandon have for folks entering the entertainment industry

Timestamps: 

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 


• 00:01:08 - Who The Hell Are You! 


• 00:04:27 - Tell Me Something Messy


• 00:06:18 - Sex positivity 


• 00:08:33 - Most memorable interview 


• 00:09:43 - We contain multitudes 


• 00:10:52 - Navigating challenges with humor 


• 00:13:51 - Messiest story 


• 00:14:46 - Going no contact


• 00:19:51 - Identifying with suffering 


• 00:22:57 - You can do hard things 


• 00:24:51 - Making time for yourself 


• 00:28:49 - From Queens to Georgia  


• 00:31:20 - Max’s expulsion 


• 00:32:34 - NYU Tisch


• 00:35:30 - DEI 


• 00:38:11 - Recession core & stand up 


• 00:40:01 - Sketch vs standup comedy   


• 00:42:05 - Job security


• 00:43:01 - Message for marginalized folks 


• 00:46:17 - Fight Me! Clone f*cking

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