The Gayly Dose

Gay Value #:1 Self Worth - join Helmut, Diane and Jake as we discuss why we question our worth, why we do indeed have great worth, what our purpose is, and why the world will be a better place when we love ourselves. We have designed this as a personal development series targeted at increasing your own self worth and making you the best possible gay you can be. Think of this as a 12-step self improvement series or an audio/video book club to being the Gayest you ever! Check us out at WWW.THEGAYLYDOSE.COM

Liliana Bakthari is controversial but precious to our city. She talks about a very personal tragedy and victory in her discovery of who she is. She demonstrates a history of public sacrifice and advocacy for change. Her story is a perfect finale to a fine season. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Karla Drenner is a living legend. Becoming our first LGBT state-wide leader in the south is no small thing. What is life like when other congress people leave the elevator because you are a lesbian? What is life like to see every win and every failure queers make - two steps forward, one back. Listen and Learn. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Jim Farmer has been driving queer culture thru his leadership of Out on Film (https://www.instagram.com/outonfilm/) which is celebrating 35 years of success. Listen to how LGBTQ+ cinema is evolving and get some tips on the latest new gay entertainment on this - our final Dash of Lesbian for the season! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Meet Rabbi Josh Lesser, who sits at the intersection of spiritual leadership and queer. Known globally in the Jewish community, he and Helmut discuss forward-thinking concepts regarding our evolution as a pride community that must not compromise on its mission and values. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

If you have duck tape, fishing wire and Crisco - this homo will find a way to make something beautiful from it! Meet TheCraftyDIYGuy (https://www.instagram.com/thecraftydiyguy/) , an Atlanta creator that celebrates with us the creativity that emanates from the Rainbow tribe at Pride and every other time of the year! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

A Hues of Humanity edition, listen as our first trans male guest, Dr. Elijah Nicholas (@drelijahnicholas) tells us of his journey through the military, the ministry and now an actor, speaker and author of the children's book Madoodle (@_madoodle). Here a stirring discussion on what matter this year in pride for both the trans and general queer community. Join us as we consider what to celebrate and what to fight for. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Jerry Henderson, president of Joining Hearts brings together Dewayne Ford of Aid Atlanta and Adrianna Gutierrez-Kirk of Jerusalem House to paint the holistic picture of the HIV battle in the city that still leads the nation in diagnoses. This is a fight for dignity and life of our least informed and equipped members of society. These leaders do their work from the heart and we hope our discussion reignites our listeners for the cause. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Join us with Senator Kim Jackson, as we explore some of our chief concerns for our kind in this Peach state. We even explore the future of butch! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Atlanta life coach and personality, Bernardo shares his hard fought and learned perspectives on self improvement. Discover the depth behind this stunningly delicious human with us in the fun episode. @bernardolouveau Podcast: Finding Your Magic (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Todrick Hall is bringing it to us again, this time backstage on his Femuline tour just as he announces the release of his new album Algorhythm! Discussing how to bridge from gay to queer, his commitment to youth, and his aspiration for children, we fall further in love with this gifted artist and his contributiosn to our kind! Surprise guest, Hope Giselle is our human heart on - in living color. You are not gonna get enough of this double Queen lineup! Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com

Join Obio Jones as the challenges of being the man or woman you were made to be without giving much credence to the expectations of others. We applaud Hope Giselle and have a fun time with the boys in gays that play. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Join our ladies and gents as we discuss how challenging parting ways with your lover can be. The girls give us love advice, discuss the pressures of motherhood on lesbians, and their love of Brittney Griner. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Alexis Mitchell joins us again as a healthcare provider for AHF - a critical non-profit LGBTQ+ healthcare provider committed to making gay healthcare affordable. She along with three patients speak about their varied healthcare experiences in new diagnosis, trans health and living with HIV. You will learn a lot about the shame and struggle still facing these patients today. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Join us this week as we double click into our co-hosts Helmut and Diane. They share about coming our late-in-life and how parenting plays into their personal missions to give back to their community! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

We sat down with Christian Dacus who spoke on behalf of of largest Gay (LGBTQ+) rights advocacy organization in this state, Georgia Equality. Learn about the important intersection of black, gay and political and he share his passion for this work, for our community and what YOU can do to be more involved! Get ready to vote and engage in 2022 Dolls! This year and every year are important for our futures and those of our peoples. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

We talk with Chad Darnell, writer and director, about the entertainment business here in the new Hollywood of Atlanta! Hear him share some of his insights about taking up political issues along with the fame you do achieve. We discuss crime in Atlanta, how to deal with anxiety and much more! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Atlanta comedians Matthew English and Connor Lyons share the ins and outs of a career in comedy. Laugh with us as we play a few games! Learn with us as we discuss recent reports on the academic performance of gay men over straight; and dial into Disney's involvement in supporting people behind Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. Get advice for those gays that tire of the "gay best friend" label. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

It's all about the money, honey. What's in your wallet, Dolls? Crypto or NFTs? Real Estate or Stocks? 401K or Roth IRA? We are banking on this episode with guest and financial expert Warren Gump as we discuss how gays handle their money honey! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Join Madison Klimas and Meka Nicole (Intimacy Counsellor) as we discuss how healthy our Sex Lives are. Join the ladies as they also gab about common labels in the community, celebrate our Girl on Fire and of course get some insight into intimacy and yourself as our ladies take us thru an exciting second episode! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Everyone has a story about their parents' reaction and position about being gay. Including our guest Alphonso Carreker who, now married for nine years, told his family on the eve of his wedding to his husband, David, that they were getting married. Fun fact! His father is a former NFL player. Listen to us share what life is like dealing with our varied levels of parental support and influence. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Join us with special guests, Ron and JC from Medusa Productions, as we discuss this exciting new dance party innovation here in the Atlanta. We celebrate the first AIDS cure patient in this week's Queerent Events and honor the ultimate O - Oprah in this week's edition of The Gayly Dose! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Join us for our inaugural episode of a Dash of Lesbian - an edition of The Gayly Dose that focuses on understanding and integrating the Lesbian experience closer to our family. Our leader Helmut is joined by our Dash cast: Clay, Tiana and Kathryn. Join as we discuss what we hope and think we can learn from each other at our beautiful ends of the same bright rainbow. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Join us with special guest, Joseph Micacchione, as we discuss the delight and stress of this delicious holiday. We hit up the "Don't Say Gay" bill in our Queerent Events and honor our beloved Ru Paul in this week's edition of The Gayly Dose! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Join us with special guest, Stefan Alexander, as we ponder the peculiar way that we treat age in the gay community. Whether 25 or 75, we all can do our part to promote love, understanding and drop the need to assign everyone to a box. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Join us for our inaugural episode of Hues of Humanity - an edition of The Gayly Dose that focuses on understanding more intimate perspectives on fellow humans. Our leader Helmut is joined by our darling Diane Crowe in these podcasts. This week Cyrus joins us to discuss her story and what its like to be a member of the trans community! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Join us with guest Charles Chakkalapadavil, as we gab about what the dating scene can be like in our gay corner of the universe. Fast forward again to Gays that Play for a game of “Rapid Fire.” You'll be sure to have a Dolly gay time! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

To circuit party or not to circuit party? That's the burning question. Collectively, the cast confesses they are sometimes knee-deep in that circuit party. No judgment. And why do gays have a reputation for the party hard lifestyle? (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

This week's episode takes a listen at racial bias. Racial bias from dating outside of your race, to the notion that everyday bias exists because of fear. We each have opportunity to dig deep, evaluate and ultimately work to change the bias in ourselves. Meanwhile, fast forward to Gays that Play for a game of “Rapid Fire.” Find out who is top, bottom, rim or blow. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Is your social media a tsunami of thots? Perhaps, if you want it to be! It will give you what you want, and not necessarily what you need! In a world with no Holy Bible of Gay, we need to pave our own future thru this technology beast! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

There's no better way to kick off Season 2 and the New Year other than an all-cast episode about masc and fem, how it matters … or not … and why Ryan Gosling isn't in everyone's notebook. Or, maybe it's just the way you look at your nails. Meet newbies Daniel and Jake, and reconnect with Helmut, Dante and Zack (formerly Bennett...details found by listening in) (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Excited to wrap up our first season with Lynn Barfield - a joy to many in Atlanta and a lover of the Dose. Her support was so encouraging in our early beginnings. Here her reflections on how this new post COVID era is evolving and what kind of dreams we have for the future. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Kathryn Kruger is exactly the dose of lesbian the Universe ordered. She shares her journey out of the cult and into self acceptance of her lesbian reality. She shares with our listeners her secrets to finding love by working from the inside out. Do you have a list of what you are looking for? (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Jake Jonez is a Barbie naming, R&B loving, Sober living queen that is our definition of Fagatronic Fabulous! Join as we ponder circuit party life, substance use, wanting kids, and other aspects that Jake and others choose against popular gay currents. His electric personality is one you won't want to miss!

Paul Conroy, founder and producing artistic director at Out Front Theatre, shares his vision for a dedicatedly queer theatre committed to serving as critical community center. Learn about a fantastic season line up they have in store for our Dolls.

Felicia Moore, Atlanta mayoral candidate and long time public servant to this city, shares her unique passion for this city. With topics from housing, safety and fiscal health - as well as insights into how Felicia intends to uplift the Gay community - get insight into a woman who has been serving us for years - and hopes to do so as our next Mayor! We encourage all our Dolls to get out an VOTE! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Debonair, dashing and delicious - Neilan Tyree is a man that will keep a smile on your face! Despite closeted heart-breaks and an HIV diagnosis - his perpetual optimism is impressive. His advertisement industry successes at the C-suite levels of prestigious brands are landmark accomplishments in a world that was not welcome to our kind. Learn to laugh at and love yourself more by mimicking Neilan's excellent example in choosing positivity! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Helmut shares his thoughts on the Pride ahead with our Dolls

Dante shares with our Dolls his encouragements for Pride of Today

Bennett shares some thoughts with our Dolls on Pride gone by

Hottie and handsome De La Fuente heats up this episode with tales from his Hollywood career. We'd definitely Netflix and chill with this one!

Brigitte Bidet is a rising Atlanta star here in. Entertaining and Bright - she lights up a room and keeps the energy going and going! Catch her on her podcast Good Judy or any of the amazing venue in Atlanta she breathes life into! We can't wait to see what more lies ahead for this Doll! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Clay and Tina are working moms who are investing back in our community. Discussing relationships on their weekly podcast, Molding the Clay, they strive to shape others in vulnerable discussion. The Clays hope to continue that work in Women in the Life, a TV Show highlighting a day-in-the-life of successful Queer people doing life. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Daniel Passariello used COVID to transform his mind and body, creating @DP_Nuthletics. His metamorphosis is driven by self-discipline and a passion for helping other Dolls to find their inner Unicorn and set it free. We are proud of our niece and overjoyed to share his story. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Feroza Syed is a force. Beautiful, intelligent, and filled with passion for the human condition - after grappling with her closeted, suburban wife self, she came out loud and proud as a trans Muslim POC and hasn't stopped! Feroza magnificently fundraises, speaks, serves on boards, etc, to bless our kind! Listen to her and get excited about the exciting changes we have yet to forge ahead! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Patti Ellis is a living Atlanta legend. There are few individuals that have had the kind of impact on the fabric of this city and its surroundings. Learn how she succeeded in keeping her family whole, despite the demands of religion. Ultimately she shared her personal metamorphosis with parents across this country in a time when her voice was so desperately needed. For her love and sacrifice - we are honored to designate her as The Gayly Dose Diva honoree. Slay Queen! (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Jamie Fergerson, Executive Director of Atlanta Pride, talks with The Gayly Dose about life as a female leader of one of the most visible organizations in our community, our postponed parade and how she continues to reshape the organization for the future. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

From a homeless youth, whose family turned her out for her being her true self, Courtney DeDi is a self-made success! A 20-year Atlanta citizen and small business owner (Dioge Pet Service), she has served our rainbow community with Out Georgia. Now she is running for District 6 Atlanta City Council (dediforthepeople.com). Listen to her love for her community that is driving her to push for safer neighborhoods, safer streets and more affordable housing. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Overcoming small-town bullying and climbing the corporate ladder, join us as David Blake Sasnett shares what life is like as a gay man in corporate technology. (Read more about this episode, support us, and buy merch at TheGaylyDose.com)

Atlanta radio legend Melissa Carter joins us in chatting all things lesbian! Out before Ellen Degeneres, Melissa represents our kind in the public eyes and ears of humans across the south. Be inspired and laugh as our Dolls gain insight into this award winning voice. Want more Melissa? Tune into her podcast, The Friendzy! Enjoy Dolls!

Take it to the dancefloor! Guest Travis Denison, aka Peaches, shares how a dancing career evolved to his management of Atlanta's newest gay night club, Future! Learn more about the story behind this fabulous new venue in this week's episode!