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Gaysian is a show that celebrates, educates, and raises awareness about the gay and Asian lived experience through interviews with AAPI or gaysian scholars, activists, and creatives. Subscribe on Spotify for new episodes every other Tuesday. Support this


    • Oct 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Brown Skin, White Minds: Filipino -/ American Postcolonial Psychology with Dr. E.J.R. David

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 61:38


    Dr. E.J.R. David the author of “Brown Skin, White Minds,” argues that Filipinos and Filipino-Americans live with colonial mentality, a specific form of internalized oppression where individuals regard anything of their heritage as inferior to their colonizers. In his book, Dr. David integrates research and history to examine the psychological impact of Spanish and American colonialism in the Philippines. His research suggests that since the Philippines was colonized by Spain for over 300 years and then another 48 years by the US, Filipinos have internalized the belief that they are inferior, and most interestingly, he argues that this colonial mentality transcends generations. Follow Gaysian for new episodes on Tuesday www.gaysian.media Rate five stars on Apple Podcasts Follow Gaysian on Instagram Follow on Spotify --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    Asian representation has its big moment but not without toxic masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 24:10


    Follow Gaysian for new episodes on Tuesday www.gaysian.media Rate five stars on Apple Podcasts Follow Gaysian on Instagram Follow on Spotify --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    Simu Liu tells Disney CEO "We are not an experiment" before breaking records

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 18:44


    Follow Gaysian for new episodes on Tuesday www.gaysian.media Rate five stars on Apple Podcasts Follow Gaysian on Instagram Follow on Spotify --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    Rock M. Sakura on being authentic and quirky on YouTube and Drag Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 28:16


    www.gaysian.media Follow Gaysian on Instagram Rate five stars on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Geoffrey chats with the one and only Rock M. Sakura from Rupaul's Drag Race season 12! Get ready for a wild ride as they discuss personal branding, YouTube stardom, and how to audition for Rupaul's Drag Race. Rock talks about staying authentic to your personal wackiness while building an audience of fans who are inspired by your passions and creativity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    rock m. sakura: season 2 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 27:41


    www.gaysian.media In this season 2 preview, Geoffrey chats with the one and only Rock M. Sakura from Rupaul's Drag Race! Get ready for a wild ride as they discuss personal branding, YouTube stardom, and how to audition for Rupaul's Drag Race. Rock talks about staying authentic to your personal wackiness while building an audience of fans who are inspired by your passions and creativity. Make sure to subscribe to Gaysian on Spotify and Apple Podcast, and look out or season 2 in September!

    Rice queens and dairy queens feat. matt ortile

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 50:37


    In Gaysian episode 10, two Filipino gaysians talk about love, life, and loss. Geoffrey interviews Matt Ortile, the author of his memoir "The Groom Will Keep His Name: And Other Vows I've Made About Race, Resistance, and Romance." Matt talks about his creative process, the colonial history of the Philippines, and, of course, rice queens and dairy queens. Geoffrey also talks about the recent passing of his grandmother, and they each share their grief, giving each other advice on the path towards clarity and self-acceptance.  Subscribe on Spotify: link here Follow on Apple podcast: link here Follow on Instagram: link here Leave Geoffrey a voice message: link here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    I call my brother homophobic and this is what happened

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 50:19


    Growing up in a conservative Catholic & Filipino family can be difficult if you're a closeted gay kid. As an adult, how do you reconcile the past when you feel misunderstood by your family? In an exclusive interview, Geoffrey confronts his older brother for being homophobic growing up. They hash out memories and stories from their upbringing. Geoffrey learns that his brother has his own story too and that relationships change and grow over time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    I tried to diet but had a full on meltdown instead

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 20:56


    What happens when you see your face on Zoom and think you need to lose face weight? On this episode, Geoffrey talks about trying to lose the quarantine 15. He goes on a diet but becomes overwhelmed by all the rules for acceptable low-fat low-carb foods. In the process, his inner helicopter parent comes out and he ends up sabotaging his own peace of mind. He learns that sometimes the best diet is not having one at all.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    how to be productive when everything sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 41:58


    Geoffrey gives three tips for staying motivated and productive when everything feels really hard right now. These include conserving your time and energy from the craziness of the world, so you can kick butt at the stuff you care about. He also talks about his new Peloton, love for McDonald's, and vintage shopping in Boston. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    new year new ru

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 36:05


    New year's resolutions can help us become better... but at what cost? Why is it so anxiety-inducing to keep our new year's resolutions? Is it because our society is obsessed with quantifying, counting, and measuring our goals? Geoffrey discusses his new year's resolution and why he's NOT going to keep track of his goals. That's right. He also discusses the premiere of Rupaul's Drag Race season 13, and explains why the show is the gay fantasy sports league our community deserves. He shares why Kandy Muse & Symone are his two favorite queens, and explains why this was one of the best episodes of Drag Race ever!   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    don't get mad get curious

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 25:48


    Working from home can get annoying, especially when co-workers say things that make you feel bad or upset. When people rub you the wrong way, is it ok to feel angry? What should we do when we feel this way? Geoffrey talks about a recent experience with a co-worker that left him feeling upset, but after reflecting on where the anger was coming from, he was able to break through and learn more about his emotions. Geoffrey also explains why he created the podcast and why the Gaysian community is called "hot mess heroes." You don't want to miss this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    letting go of expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 24:57


    People are expecting too much of others right now. Living up to people's expectations can be exhausting especially during the current pandemic. In this episode, Geoffrey discusses unfair expectations people have of others, how to put up boundaries with someone who's asking too much, and how he's avoiding gay Asian stereotypes.   Follow on Spotify and turn on notifications for new episodes Leave a review for Gaysian on iTunes Follow on Instagram @gaysianpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    is coming out for everyone?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 26:48


    On this episode, Geoffrey talks about coming out as gay. He answers the question, is coming out for everyone? He shares a story from high school about an awkward crush on a boy where he ended up coming out in the process. Geoffrey also shares your questions and answers.  Follow on Spotify and turn on notifications for new episodes Leave a review for Gaysian on iTunes Follow on Instagram @gaysianpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    gaysian answers your questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 25:57


    On episode 2, Geoffrey answers your questions. You asked, "How do you take a leap of faith?" "What's something you love about yourself?" and ... "Do you perm your hair?" Your favorite recovering closeted gay person answers all these and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    what is a gaysian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 24:39


    Episode 1 of Gaysian. Subscribe on Spotify and follow on Instagram @gaysianpodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

    Coming Soon: Gaysian Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 1:24


    Gaysian is the state of being simultaneously Asian and gay, premieres on November 15th. Follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support

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