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    • Mar 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 30m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES


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    Episode 61: I'm Not Rooting For Everybody Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 93:34


    We're baaaaack! again! This week Vaun and Malik catch you all up on what they've been up to during their unintended break, have some choice words for cis-hetero black women, and talk Zaya Wade's Michelle Obama interview. During this weeks Growin' Up Gay segment they have an in depth conversation about the societal pressure to obtain certain markers of success by certain ages. On this week's Growin' Up Gay, Vaun and Malik discuss the baddest bitches to ever do it. The duo also touch on the latest in pop culture, from the gorilla glue girl to Cardi's new single "Up." Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - Twitter: @MalikYoga_ Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 60: Bad B!tch Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 100:41


    On this week's Growin' Up Gay, Vaun and Malik discuss the baddest bitches to ever do it. The duo also touch on the latest in pop culture, from the gorilla glue girl to Cardi's new single "Up." Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - Twitter: @MalikYoga_ Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 59: The Queens English

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 85:35


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the history of LGBTQIA lingo, dating multiple people at once, the latest in pop culture, and more. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - All socials: @MalikYoga_ Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 58: Heaux Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 104:36


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun welcome everyone back for the first episode of the year. The duo discuss how they brung in the new year, what they have planned for 2021, and have a great discussion about what their 20s have taught them. The duo also discuss Jazmine Sullivan's brilliant new album 'Heaux Tales'. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - All socials: @MalikYoga_ Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 57: Is It More of Fun If The Homies Can Have Some?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 85:00


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik, Wesley, and Vaun close out the year discussing their favorite albums, songs, TV shows, and popular culture moments of the year. The trio also have a fun discussion about threesomes and the Real Housewives of Potomac. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - All socials: @MalikYoga_ Wesley - All socials: @WesleyLately Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 56: Countdown to 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 99:25


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik, Wesley, and Vaun have an introspective conversation about their impending 30s. What has their 20s taught them, was it everything they wanted, and what are they looking forward to in their 30s? Listen to find out! Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - All socials: @MalikYoga_ Wesley - All socials: @WesleyLately Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    What's Your Price? Featuring WesleyLately

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 111:04


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun are joined bu their friend Wesley for a hilarious conversation about the importance of gay black clubs, Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole Verzuz, the real housewives of potomac, and owning their truth. The conversation gets a lot spicier on this weeks Grown & Gay segment where the question, what's your price? is asked and discussed. how much would it cost to pee in Malik's mouth? listen to find out. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - All socials: @MalikYoga_ Wesley - All socials: @WesleyLately Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 54: Lipo & Little D!cks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 71:32


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun reel things all the way in for a relaxed episode where the duo catch everyone up on what they've been up to, discuss plastic surgery, and touch on a few hot topics. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - Twitter: @MalikYoga_ | IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 53: The Pressure To Compete

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 93:27


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the pressure to millennials have to compete. The duo also discuss whether or not they'd dipped their toes in living the City Boy lifestyle, Ariana Grande's current 'Position' and much more. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - Twitter: @MalikYoga_ | IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    I Think I Can, I Think I Can Feat. Chanci

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 98:41


    On this week's Growin' Up Gay, Vaun and Malik have a chat with Chanci to discuss the latest in pop culture, dating, Grade A Sex, Ms. Tina's EndSARS backlash, and much more. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - Twitter: @MalikYoga_ | IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Chanci - IG: @FaiirChance Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 51: Is Black-Ish The New Normal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 96:41


    Your favorite butch queens are back for another episode with topics ranging from blackness to friends sleeping with friends. The duo also touch on the latest in Real Housewives news while discussing what's on the timeline! Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @MalikYoga_ - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 50: Superficial & Super Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 90:55


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun & Malik discuss superficial qualities they look for in significant others, hoe baths, the bravo battle, and much more! Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @MalikYoga_ - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    We're Back! Bonus Episode...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 97:13


    After a long five-month hiatus, your favorite homosexuals are back! Corona tried to kill your famous, your favorite podcast but we survived. This bonus episode will get you caught up on all things Growin' Up Gay. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @MalikYoga_ - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 49: Sex... Ual... Ity...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 94:00


    In this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay - Malik & Vaun discuss sex, feminity, and perception as gay black men. The duo also touches on the latest in pop culture from a Mayweather potentially behind bars to the ladies of Insecure. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @MalikKhalidYoga - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 48: Fatphobia In The Gay Community... Let's Discuss It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 83:09


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun tackle a few topics that have been simmering in the gay community for months now and have simply boiled over. Fatphobia, desirability, and the responsibilities that come with visibility. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @MalikKhalidYoga - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 47: Let's Talk About Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 74:36


    We're BAAAAAACK! On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss all things love. The importance of it, the layers of it, the truth of it, and the beauty of it. They also discuss the public reaction to Zaya Wade and the Wade family respecting her transition. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @MalikKhalidYoga - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 46: Lust or Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 65:40


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss dating - from hookups to looking for love. They also get into topics that have had social media ablaze over the past week. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @MalikKhalidYoga - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 45: Whoreible Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 79:03


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun get us all caught up with their New Years Eve festivities, what they have planned for 2020, and the duo discuss intimate details on things they'd like to explore in the new year. They also get into the social media's obsession with Blue Ivy and degrading black women. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @MalikKhalidYoga - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 44: 10s Accross The Decade

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 114:14


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun give their take on the 10 most polarizing moments of the decade in music, cinema/TV, culture, society, and personally. The duo also touch the Karol Sanchez hoax and A$AP Rocky's sextape. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 43: The Love BeLizzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 75:31


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun update us on what's going on in their personal lives, discuss PC culture, Lizzo's asstronomical fashion statement, Saucy Santana getting shot, and much more. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 42: Tiny Should've Said NO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 68:29


    THEY'RE BAAAAACK! again. Lol! This week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss a word everyone should feel confident in saying - NO! The duo also discuss a hot topic on their timelines. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 41 - The Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 94:04


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun switch things up with a podcast challenge. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 40: Where My Vocals At? Feat. Amiyah Johns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 114:30


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun catch us up on what they've been up to, sit down with social media personality, K. Michelle impersonator, and advocate - Amiyah. They also discuss the latest in celebrity drama and touch on topics that currently have social media ablaze. Follow Amiyah IG: https://www.instagram.com/AllAboutAmiyah/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/THE1primadonna Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 39: Fem Tops Need Love Feat. Nico Kartel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 62:00


    After taking some time off to enjoy the greatest month of the year, Malik and Vaun are back with their friend Wesley to interview a very special guest. Photographer, Creative Director, and Social Media Disruptor Nico Kartel sits down with the Growin' Up Gay crew to discuss his craft, dating, family, and the controversial EmoBlackThot reveal. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun - Twitter: @_Vaun | IG: @Vaunagram Malik - Twitter: @YoMalik | IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Follow Nico & Wesley: Nico - Twitter and IG: @NicoKartel Wesley - Twitter and IG: @WesleyLately Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 38: Look But Don't Touch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 61:18


    Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 37: Post-Nut Clarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 81:49


    On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss dating and all the games that come with it! They also discuss the latest in celebrity drama, catch everyone up on what they've been up to, and touch on topics that currently have social media ablaze. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 36: VMGays

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 99:01


    On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss all things VMAs! The duo gets in their favorite VMA performances, moments, and shares their thoughts on the 2019 VMAs. They also discuss the latest in celebrity drama and touch on topics that currently have social media ablaze. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 35: I Said What I Said!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 49:33


    On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun are back with a full episode dedicated to their On The Timeline segment. The duo catches you up on what they've been up to for the past few weeks, discuss the latest in celebrity drama, and touch on topics that currently have social media ablaze. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

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    Episode 34: Not In MY House!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 87:56


    On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss concealing our queer identities as children, the importance of parents not silencing their children, mario lopez's appearance on a conservative podcast and much more. The duo also gets into the latest in celebrity drama, social media hot topics, and how life has been treating them. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 33: Lust or Bust!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 100:36


    On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun take a fun trip down memory lane and share some stories from their youth. The duo also gets into the latest in celebrity drama, TV, and play a fun game of lust or bust. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 32: EVERYONE IS CANCELLED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 102:05


    Apologies for the slight, unexpected break. This show was supposed to be posted last week but life got the better of Vaun and Malik. On this weeks epiosde of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss cancel culture. The duo also gets into the latest in celebrity drama, TV, and catch you up on what they've been up to in their personal lives. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 31: We Found Fellatio In A Holy Place?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 100:31


    Dating as Queer people of color, especially Gay Black men can be quite the... experience. Malik and Vaun dish on dating while gay and black, from crazy hookup stories to interracial dating. The duo also gets into the latest in celebrity drama and catch you up on what they've been up to in their personal lives. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 30: SAY IT LOUD! QUEER, BLACK, AND PROUD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 77:02


    With Pride month coming to a close, Malik and Vaun sit down to discuss their journey to loving their blackness and their queerness. The duo also touches up on the latest in celebrity drama and catch you up on what they've been up to in their personal lives. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 29: Now That's What I Call Jams!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 152:01


    After a slight two week break, Vaun and Malik are back with a fun episode of Growin' Up Gay. The duo breakdown some of their favorite musical moments of the 90s and early 00s as well as the latest in celebrity drama, the BET Awards, and much more. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 28: Ally or A Lie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 89:24


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the lack of support for one another in the gay scene, especially the black gay community. The duo touches on the monetization of Pride month by major corporations, friends not supporting friends, and the impact clout has on the masses as well as the latest in celebrity drama, and much more. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 27: OH NO, WE'RE ALMOST 30!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 89:40


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the intimidating gray area that is your mid-to-late 20s, what they hope turning 30 will look and feel like for them, the latest in celebrity drama, and taking inventory on yourself and your surroundings. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 26: Buffy The Ballroom Feat. Muva Buffy West

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 54:03


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun catch you up on what they've been up to as well as sit down with ballroom icon, Muva Buffy West. ****Note: Unfortunately we had some issues with audio throughout this episode. We tried to tweak, edit, and salvage what we could. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Buffy: IG - @IconicBuff Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 25: Cunty Coins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 100:20


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the cost of keeping up with the gays on the scene, the latest in celebrity drama, and whether or not they could date someone that is a sex worker. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 24: Politicking Feat. Devin Barrington-Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 98:53


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss current events as well as interview queer advocate, strategist, and black futurist Devin Barrington-Ward. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 23 - A Little Homo History

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 84:28


    On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss queerness of the year's of yore. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 22: Inside My Golden Warmth Feat. Savoy Jefferson of EatPrayThot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 83:21


    On this weeks episode, Vaun and Malik discuss all things Beychella, Kim Kardashian following in her father's footsteps, and interview Mr. EatPrayThot - Savoy Jefferson. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 21: Thick vs Thin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 79:35


    This week for Growin' Up Gay, Vaun and Malik tackle ten hard truths that they feel the community as a whole needs to accept, they dish on Wendy Williams filing for divorce, Beyoncé's upcoming docu-film, and much more. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 20: Say A Little Prayer For Who? Feat. Xavier D'Leau

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 92:07


    This week Vaun and Malik touch on everything from Jayoncé being celebrated by GLAAD to the communities divide over slain rapper Nipsey Hussle. The duo also had the pleasure of interview Podcaster, Personality and community figure, Xavier D'Leau, who shares his experience growin' up gay. Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 19: Lies From A Lyon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 95:03


    Follow The Show: www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts: Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga Contact Us: Vaun@growinupgay.com Malik@growinupgay.com growinupgay@gmail.com

    Episode 18: The Top 5 of 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 136:31


    on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun recap the highs and lows of 2018, plot on 2019 and make an announcement. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga

    Episode 17: The Struggles of Being Black & Gay...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 86:40


    on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun discuss dealing with microaggressions as black gay men. whether it be societies fear of black men even as children or the hatred from their own community due to their sexual orientation. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga

    Episode 16: "So, Who's The Man In The Relationship?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 86:50


    on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun discuss dating in the gay community. from whether or not they subscribe to the heteronormative relationship roles to what it's actually like dating them. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: Twitter: @YoMalik - IG: @MalikKhalidYoga

    Episode 15: Rihanna Navy vs Beyhive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 90:26


    on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun discuss their thanksgiving holidays, touch on topics in the media and tackle stan culture. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik

    Episode 14: Good Judy vs Good Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 97:22


    on this weeks episode of growin' up gay, malik and vaun tackle the muddy waters that are the relationships between queer men and heterosexual women. also, Malik brazenly shares a part of his truth with the world and vaun for the first time. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik

    Episode 13 - Like Father, Like Son?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 94:43


    on this weeks episode of growin' up gay, vaun and malik discuss navigating father-son relationships as gay black men. we discuss the pressure of being our fathers' ideal sons vs the reality of who we are, whether or not our fathers' role in our life influenced the kind of men we are attracted to and so much more. Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik

    Episode 12: The Gay Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 107:04


    Follow The Show www.instagram.com/grownupgay/ twitter.com/growinupgay_ growinupgay.com/ Follow The Hosts Vaun: Twitter: @_Vaun - IG: @Vaunagram Malik: All Socials - @YoMalik

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