My Gay Agenda

CJ set their year on fire and Jay worked to solve mental health forever, so now we're back after six months to talk about what the heck happened back there. Jay quizzes CJ on the last five years (not the musical, the amount of time since we started this podcast). Happy National Coming Out Day, five-year anniversary of this show, and thank you all for your patience! If you'd like to be featured on the show, email info@mygayagendapodcast.com

YOU TOTALLY GOT PRANKED because we're interrupting our accidental hiatus to talk about things that make us happy. From turtlenecks and thrift stores to diagnosis and polyamory!

Philadelphia's Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2020 Avery Goodname (she/her) chats with us about forgetting she was gay for a little bit, the perils of online dating, and losing her wig(s). CJ takes the reigns of creating today's game, but Jay has more of a hand than they know! Avery's Twitter, Instagram, and Venmo: @goodnamefordrag

Dana (they/he) chats with us about being a queer, non-binary hair stylist and where exactly Frenchie went wrong in "Grease". Jay asks us to rank some of the hairier Muppets based on how gay they are. Follow Dana on Instagram at @danabeecreative!

Jude (he/they) returns to the show to talk about their brand-new name and pronouns, the concept of "grieving" a living trans person, and using cookies to trick cis people. Jay quizzes us about phases and how gay they are.

Happy New Queers! CJ and Jay review the Gay Agenda items our wonderful guests brought us this past year. CJ plots to take over Fox News. Jay heroically overcomes a very bad cold (not COVID!).

Twoey (she/they) chats with us about being in the closet very literally, the cisgender urge to gender everything, and cat-like vocalizing. Jay quizzes us about A Christmas Carol because, ya know, we're all in one. Get tickets for the digital stream of A Queer Christmas Carol (written/directed by CJ, with performances by Twoey and Jay) here! https://humnbards.ticketleap.com/a-queer-christmas-carol/

Jeff (he/him) returns to our show after everything he's done to ensure that it would turn into a TTRPG podcast. We chat about what brings queer people to TTRPG, abandoning assumptions, and the crimes committed by Hidden Valley Ranch. Jay leads us on an epic quest full of riddles in this edition of LGBTD&D. Learn more about Jeff at jeffstormer.com!

Comic author and podcast extraordinaire Jadzia (she/her) returns to the show to chat about Marsha P. Johnson, transphobic debates, and queering the concept of good fashion. Jay quizzes us on lesbian pulp fiction titles. CJ has an extremely-brief religious experience. Find Jadzia on Twitter and Instagram @planetx!

It's our 100th episode AND four-year anniversary of the show! To celebrate, we heard from some past guests about how their Gay Agendas have been going and what advice they would give someone who's afraid to embrace their queer identity. Jay challenges CJ to a Game of Games. Thank you all for making My Gay Agenda what it is today, we love you

Ryk (he/him) and Messiah (they/he) of "The Ongoing Plight of the Ferryman" chat with us about making musicals that don't suck, the improvements theatre needs to make toward inclusion and equity, and how explaining queerness to kids isn't actually that hard. Jay quizzes us on psychopoms, aka guides of souls to the afterlife. https://www.stageworkx.com/the-ongoing-plight-of-the-ferryman/ https://www.facebook.com/topoferryman Individual event nights; 10/9/21 - PRIDE night - free panel inbetween shows - 5:30pm - 'Here and Queer? LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the arts' https://fb.me/e/2zXT1rQ1O 10/16/21 - GOTH night - https://fb.me/e/11LvI6mup 10/23/21 - costume contest - https://fb.me/e/1dKpqyjDL 10/24/21 - donation drive for 'Operation in our backyard' - https://fb.me/e/2D4o9ml1e 10/31/21 - closing show burlesque & drag show https://fb.me/e/1iNpRUb9w

Julianne (she/they) chats with us about figuring out your identity later than school, dismantling the wedding industry, and the haunted origins of many wedding traditions. Jay quizzes us about a show that all three of us are going to be in next week! Tickets for "The Hazards of Love": https://humnbards.ticketleap.com/the-hazards-of-love/

Katherine (she/they) chats with us about playing with gender on and off stage, when labels aren't necessary, and making art, not friends. Jay quizzes us on theatre, psychology, and business terms. Katherine's website: katherine-perry.com Katherine's social media: @iamkaypear Eric & Lilli's Night at the Museum: https://www.penn.museum/events/adult-programs/pm-pm

Ndot (she/her) chats with us about finding a future beyond illness, why you shouldn't ask about "the surgery", and bringing the drama to music. Jay quizzes us about demons. Ndot's Twitter & Instagram handles: @ndotreed www.howibecameinvisible.com

Eli (he/they) chats with us about discovering new gender feelings in quarantine, using more than one pronoun, and seeing someone you know on a dating app. Jay is our GM for an RPG mini-adventure to claim some Sunny D. Eli's Twitter: twitter.com/ReliableElliot) Eli's StartPlaying Games profile: https://startplaying.games/gm/reliable

Philly's geriatric queen Dominique (any pronouns, she/her in drag) chats with us about living in a "web house", how she met her husband, staying open to accountability, and the perils of being Bugs Bunny. Jay tests our knowledge of queer icons over the age of seventy. Find Dominique on Instagram at @itsmedominiquelee!

divababy (she/they) chats with us about her first drag show, when regular words are used as attacks, and the joys of quitting drag for even a second. Jay gives us all the clues for a series of iconic divas. www.Divababy.fun

Sammie (she/they) chats with us about living with your past selves, gendered fashion, and the quest for the perfect sandwich. Jay quizzes us on queer comedy terms. Listen to Boo Haha: https://radiopublic.com/boo-haha-WYX9aO Sammie's Twitter: @sammiesamjames Boo Haha's Twitter: @boohahap We Are Trans's Twitter: @wearetrans1

Rana (they/she) chats with us about why Pride isn't about "being normal", decentering yourself in sociopolitical issues, and a wonderful lesbian turtle. Jay tests our knowledge of software, music, and queerness with the power of acronyms. Check out www.yallapunk.com to learn more about upcoming events!

Tom (they/them) chats with us about punk poetry and the importance of cuddles, then reads us some poetry from their book! Jay leads us in creating - no bias - the greatest piece of art ever created. Check out Tom's Facebook: www.facebook.com/anxiousanarchistpoetry Instagram: www.instagram.com/stuffpunxdo Twitter: www.twitter.com/stuffpunxdo Book: http://www.whiskyandbeards.co.uk/product/pre-order-i-am-a-thing-of-rough-edges-by-tom-rudd/

Marquis (he/him) chats with us about sticking with your boundaries, learning from his mistakes, and honestly? More about sex than we usually do, but we're here for it! Jay quizzes us (mostly Marquis (okay entirely Marquis)) about bard colleges. Find Marquis on Twitter at @bardytime

River (they/them) chats with us about dealing with capitalism as a queer person, finding joy in gendered titles that don't technically fit, and tricking billionaires onto a rocket ship. Jay quizzes us about our knowledge of money slang. Check out River's financial advising business: www.beintentionalfinancial.com and IG @BeIntentionalFinancial

Deej (they/them) and Joe (he/him) chat with us about their upcoming show Coffee & Cocoa, the need for diversity in nightlife, and paying respect to our president Janelle Monáe. Jay quizzes us on queer icons that start with a D. This episode is all about second chances. Coffee & Cocoa PayPal: https://paypal.me/pools/c/8xAM4wmExF Coffee & Cocoa Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/DbXr7IxJ Coffee & Cocoa Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/mxdeejnutz?desktop-redirect=true Iconography: Janelle Monáe: https://fb.me/e/ZU4EfrPI

CJ and Jay continue our annual tradition of releasing a special episode on April Fool's Day, and return to the format of lovingly ripping off the podcast "Wonderful!" by talking about things that make us happy. Jay swoons where no one has swooned before. CJ talks about hell more than once somehow.

Stevie (they/them) chats with us about how to Google better, what the heck "T4T" means, and the ups and downs of TikTok celebrity. Jay assembles the Queer Council to determine how gay TikTok trends are. Donate to Stevie's top surgery fund! https://gofund.me/8ecc1455 Instagram: @steviejaedavis_ TikTok: @steviegayparade_

the moon baby (she/her) chats with us about what inspires her art (including her debut album out now!), paying artists, and taking the Batman approach to drag. Jay flies us to the moon with a quiz about drag performers. Listen to "Yours Truly" now! https://ffm.to/themoonbaby-yourstruly Follow moon baby on: @themoonbaby on instagram and twitter, facebook.com/iamthemoonbaby, themoonbaby.com Photo artwork by Stacie Ant

Casper Oliver (they/he) chats with us about signs of asexuality, loving their wife, and swapping Liza Minelli with Fred Schneider. Jay puzzles us with a wonderfully-named game full of detectives, ghosts, and actors. Learn more about Casper's various projects here! https://casperolivervo.carrd.co/

Taylor (he/him) chats with us about what makes tabletop games gay, queer people in queer roles, and why Magikarp is the people's Pokemon. Jay leads us in a game full of sea monsters. Taylor's twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviathanFiles Riverhouse Games Website: https://riverhousegames.com/ Taylor's games: https://riverhousegames.itch.io/ Game Closet: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-closet/id1091145623 Descent into Midnight: https://www.descentintomidnight.com/ This Is A Game About Fishing: https://riverhousegames.itch.io/this-is-a-game-about-fishing HOT GAY BRO DRAGONS: https://riverhousegames.itch.io/hot-gay-bro-dragons MPD150: https://www.mpd150.com/ Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/detox Reclaim The Block Community Funding Page: https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/view/0zKTGrHKmhgGO9w6RAHXLJUVQU1S+yu-+eMPyaUZLJc/ MIGIZI Center: https://www.migizi.org/ Samuel R Delany: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_R._Delany

Vin (they/them) discusses trans-exclusion in and out of queer spaces, what needs to be abolished for trans liberation, and their idea for a very interesting board game. Jay leads us in a ribbet-ing poetry challenge. Find Vin here! https://twitter.com/hologramvin https://www.patreon.com/hologramvin?fan_landing=true https://gumroad.com/hologramvin

Dezi (she/him) chats with us about dramaturgy, makeup, and becoming a cartoon character. We accidentally start a true crime podcast as the mystery of the century unfolds. Check out The Void Theatre Collective on Instagram at @thevoidtheatre!

Out of all the bad things to happen this year, a positive is that we got to talk to a lot of wonderful queer folks with equally wonderful Gay Agenda items! Tune in for a recap of what's getting added to the agenda, as well as our goals for whatever lies ahead

After getting top surgery on Halloween, CJ returns to the podcast to talk about their experience, including what led them to the decision, how loopy they were day-of, and the recovery process. We find our footing post-hiatus and yell at the government.

Adira (she/her) chats with us about intimacy/sex gaming, queering up your home, and what the deal with paint parties is. Jay resurrects a recent game with an Ikea-related twist. Check out Adira’s games! https://adiraslattery.com/

Kal (they/them) chats with us about family, love letters, and the existence of dinosaurs. Jay has us determine how gay classic literary characters are. CJ has a LOT of feelings about Louisa May Alcott. Check out The Sunshine Reserves here: sunshine-reserves.com

Quinton (he/they) chats with us about the coolness of bisexuality, the discovery of asexuality, and how much it costs to mind your own business. Jay quizzes us about gay pirates. CJ yells at a motorcyclist. Check out Quinton & CJ's show "The #Knightlife Renaissance Faire" streaming this Saturday! More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/350098493057659/

Austin (he/him) chats with us about exploring identity, queer accessibility in role-playing games, and how easy it is to practice pronouns. Jay is the gay-me master of RPG mechanics we should keep or ditch.

J.R. (she/her) chats with us about mentorship, queer parenting, and what makes a "dad". Jay quizzes us on mythical creatures. We all belong to some very personal fan clubs. Check out D&D Dads: https://dandddads.com/ J.R.'s Twitter: @jrblackwell

Renaissance (she/they) chats with us about creating art virtually, the garbage heap that is capitalism, and how everyone needs to go watch Lore Olympus. Jay challenges us to distinguish between burlesque performers and wine brands.

James (any pronouns) chats with us about queer identity in Filipino culture, gender in language, and the power of curiosity. Jay quizzes us about art, then we get really philosophical about it.

Andy (they/them) chats about their journey as an ex-pastor, the oppression they witnessed in the church, and the very simple phrase cishet people should bear in mind. Jay returns to a classic and we all have very strong opinions about Star Wars.

SFX arist and Skin Wars: Fresh Paint contestant Joy Taney, aka drag king Henlo Bullfrog, talks about makeup, deciding who to come out to, and divorce. We start to talk about drag frogs, but are sadly cut short.

CJ and Jay discuss one of the greatest Queer Moments of History in the United States: The Stonewall Riots. Donate to The Okra Project here: https://www.theokraproject.com/

C.C. (she/her) chats with us about Lez Run, a Philly-based running club for LGBTQ+ runners, as well as the challenges queer runners can face. Jenn leads us in a game triathlon!

Jaclyn (she/her) chats with us about demisexuality, gender diversity in psychology, and weird names for lovely concepts. Jay gives us a quiz for the (demi)gods.

Quinn (she/they) returns a year after their last recording to chat about being non-binary enough, changing your name in middle school, and life in social distancing. Jay schools us on some more hero animals. CJ references musicals more than usual. Quinn's website: tastic.me

Folx, let's pull back the curtain. April Fools' Day is usually our time to interview a cishet person or some other goof like that, but right now everything's bad. So instead, CJ and Jenn copied the format of the podcast "Wonderful!" to talk about the small wonders in our lives, from pride flags to makeup to good snacks.

Peter (he/they) chats with us about the effects of cis/heteronormativity placed on children and their toys, what it means "to queer", and rocking short shorts. Jenn exercises (get it? You'll get it) our alliteration skills.

Jason (he/him) chats with us about his journey to loving men, his title as Mr. Philadelphia Leather 2019, and turning anger into action. Jenn tests us on hankie code. CJ fails miserably.

TABS (she/her) chats with us about butch dyke identity, lesbian/queer bars, and if all British people know John. You know, John? Anyway, Jay flexes their punnery in a game of lesbian bar names.

CJ's youngest brother Nick (he/him) completes the Higgins siblings trifecta series of being on the show. He chats with us about being bisexual, how "coming out" looks today, and flexibility in a very real sense. Jay challenges us to sports trivia. CJ works around some technical difficulties.

Jonathan (he/him) talks about finding the label "gay" during a time that it felt distant, theatre-making as a tool for representation, and his upcoming show WHIRPOOL. CJ and Jenn #Luv2Learn. Check out WHIRLPOOL at Philly Theatre Week! https://www.facebook.com/events/787539788324999/