Podcasts about aids lifecycle

After 31 years, the AIDS LifeCycle is taking it's final ride. We hear from KALW's Director of Operations & Strategic Growth, Jon Carroll, about why he's taking part, and what the ride has meant to him. 

Today, we attend a class where students use fruit to learn how to give abortions. Then, a three decade fundraising tradition comes to an end. We go on the road with the very last AIDS LifeCycle ride.

The gigs, the gigs, the gigs. Alaska and Willam discuss Pride gigs, Lady Gaga's Netflix Tudum performance, and the AIDS Life Cycle. They also share the tragic story of the murder of Jonathan Joss, which was absolutely a hate crime. Plus they dive into the cave to read your scandalous letters about crossdressing, big dongs, and fish!! And remember, don't support Erika Jayne, she doesn't support us! Listen to Race Chaser Ad-Free on MOM Plus Follow us on IG at @racechaserpod and click the link in bio for a list of organizations you can donate to in support of Black Lives Matter Rainbow Spotlight: Nobody Was Killed by Derrick Barry⁠ FOLLOW ALASKA https://twitter.com/Alaska5000 https://www.instagram.com/theonlyalaska5000 https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaThunder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnKqhNky1BcWqXbDs0NAQ FOLLOW WILLAM https://twitter.com/willam https://www.instagram.com/willam https://www.facebook.com/willam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9hj5VqGJufBlVJy-8D1g RACE CHASER IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the first AIDS LifeCycle ride rolled down the California coastline in 1994, AIDS was the leading cause of death for people aged 25 to 44. Today, HIV is no longer a death sentence and can be treated, though not cured. This weekend, the ride, which has raised $300 million for research, crosses the finish line for the last time. We take this moment to look back on the strides made in AIDS/HIV research and advocacy and explore the impact federal funding cuts to healthcare will have on stopping the spread of AIDS in the U.S. and around the world. Guests: Jeff Sheehy, long-time AIDS activist and first openly HIV+ member of SF Board of Supervisors; former board member, California Institute of Regenerative Medicine Monica Gandhi, infectious disease expert; professor of medicine, UCSF Jennifer Kates, senior vice president and director of Global Health & HIV Policy, KFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 30 years and 16,350 miles, this Sunday marks the last California AIDS Lifecycle Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. It's been called "life changing" with over 300 million dollars raised in the last 30 years. But it's become too expensive to put on and not enough people are riding in a fundraiser that's become an historic staple in the Bay Area. In this multipart series, KCBS reporter Holly Quan reports on the legacy of the AIDS/LIFECYCLE Ride and the community surrounding it.

In this jam-packed episode of the OutWide Podcast, Resh and Stef go full clay mode as they preview Roland Garros 2025—and yes, they're gay for Garros! From the emotional highs of Rafa Nadal's farewell tribute to the fierce rise of Jasmine Paolini, the hosts break down all the key WTA storylines heading into the French Open. They dive into Coco Gauff's rollercoaster season, the unique demands of clay courts, and why this year's French Open could be one of the most unpredictable yet.But it's not just tennis—this episode lives at the intersection of sports, identity, and pop culture. Resh shares their carnival adventures, Stef preps for the AIDS Life Cycle, and both hosts are still recovering from the life-changing experience that was Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert. They also unpack Danielle Collins' personal space drama, discuss the visibility (or lack thereof) of LGBTQ+ players in tennis, and spill the tea on ATP chaos—including Alcaraz's Netflix doc, Tommy Paul's truck repo incident, and classic Djokovic shenanigans.With sharp takes, laugh-out-loud moments, and heartfelt reflections, this episode celebrates tennis not just as a sport—but as a vibrant, inclusive culture. Whether you're here for the French Open predictions or just a little sports-meets-social analysis, OutWide has you covered.Instagram : Out_Wide_PodcastJingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

Ontario Premier Doug Ford tried to remove Toronto's bike lanes, but Toronto bike advocacy organization Cycle Toronto and allies won a court injunction pausing the removal. Executive Director Michael Longfield discusses what it means (2:42). The City of Oakland denied liability for a cyclist's serious injuries due to bad pavement, arguing that the liability waiver the cyclist had signed with AIDS Lifecycle applied to the City. Last week, in Whitehead v. the City of Oakland, the California Supreme Court upheld the responsibility of cities to maintain safe street conditions for bike riders. Calbike filed an amicus brief in the case supporting cyclist Ty Whitehead's lawsuit against Oakland. Calbike Executive Director Kendra Ramsey joins us to reflect on our win (14:35). Our lawyer, James Pocrass, unpacks the loud and clear Whitehead v. the City of Oakland decision (18:52). Minneapolis bike commuter Tracy Stewart shares her joy, from the second happiest city in America (26:59). Bicycle Transit Systems, which runs bike share in 15 cities, merges with B-cycle and is fighting Lyft for its LA contract. Shane Quentin, Director of Operations, and Annemarie Drolet, LA Bikeshare mechanic and BTS Shop Steward, share their thoughts and hopes (36:05). Detroit Bike Month rides with Reo Ramsey (50:50).

This week, Raoni shares his inspiring history with AIDS/LifeCycle and his incredible drive to spread awareness about this cause and all the amazing work it has achieved over the years as it comes to its final ride in 2025. All the reasons why AIDS/LifeCycle is solely responsible for Raoni embarking on his new found love for HIV/AIDS activisom is revealed, and this wouldnt be a messy episode of "The Raoni Washburn Show" without some bulges in biker shorts and blowjobs in campsite tents? Right?Please donate to my AIDS LifeCycle Journey

I'm thrilled to have Randy Myers on the show. His story is one of transformation, resilience, and following your passions wherever they may lead. Randy's career journey began as a voracious reader and film enthusiast, which evolved into a successful career in journalism—covering features, sports, and reviewing films for major publications. But it was his training for the AIDS Life/Cycle ride over a decade ago that set him on a completely new path into becoming a fitness instructor and trainer. I admire how Randy dove right into a new career path - even though he started in his 50s - all the while still happily continuing being a journalist! I met Randy over a year ago attending a bunch of his amazing fitness classes and I was always interested in why he always spoke about screening films, writing reviews and interviewing actors and directors while also giving these skilled fitness classes. I really do admire his passion for both journalism and fitness. These careers seem so far apart which is why Randy's story is so inspiring!Find Randy on instagram at www.instagram.com/soitsrandyFor more information about Lisa and to see her art and design, check out lisamazurstudio.comInstagram: @lisamazur_art_designFacebook: facebook.com/lisa.mazur.14

This week, Raoni shares his back story of getting into the HIV & AIDS advocacy realm. The final AIDS/Lifecycle of 2025 is announced, as well as all the ins and outs of how amazing this event has been in Raoni's life. Raoni shares information about the Positive+1 community and the app itself. And Raoni reveals why he has dedicated his life to the HIV/AIDS cause while holding up his metaphoric middle finger up to his mom. Please do Raoni a solid and help him out by donating to his final AIDS/LifeCycle Journey. You can find it here if you are interested in joining the Positive Plus One Community. And don't forget to follow raoni along his "The Positive In HIV podcast journey: The Positive In HIV Apple Podcasts The Positive In HIV Spotify Follow The Raoni Washburn Show on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Positive+1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all @exposingmygay, Please subscribe to the "Bossy Power Bottom Gay-Treon (Patreon)" and get all things Bossy Power Bottom Productions bonus content from over four shows! Don't forget to go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for any information you need on the show or Bossy Power Bottom Productions. While on the show website, look at the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bossy Power Bottom Catalog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and pick out your next piece for your upcoming gay or pride-related event. Do you have something you want Raoni to hear? Call in on the official Bossy Power Bottom hotline at 415 501 0401 and leave a message. Any other inquiries are received at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mygayexpose@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !

Gus Kenworthy is on Gay Ass Podcast and HE brings up body hair, not Eric (if you can believe). In addition to that internet-famous beanie-baby jock strap, we discuss:- naked showers at Burning Man- forgiving our straight brothers for being assholes- throuples- getting unfollowed by Britney Spears- staying friends with ex Matt Wilkas- the character actresses we want to get stoned withplus we ask, "why are these men shaving bush?"Throw a like if you enjoyed, and for god's sake subscribe.**********************************************************************Use code GAYASS20 and get Pure For Men's Stay Ready Fiber, queens: https://puremen.co/GAY20"Gay Ass Sex" on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gayasspodcastGay Ass Merch: https://gayasspodcast.com/Follow Gus:https://www.instagram.com/guskenworthy/Support Gus' AIDS LifeCycle:https://shorturl.at/lDnF0Follow Eric + Gay Ass Podcast (and tag us if you liked!):https://www.instagram.com/ericwillz/https://www.instagram.com/gayasspodcast/That's A Gay Ass Podcast is Executive Produced by Eric WilliamsProduced by Nathanael McClureMusic by Nathanael McClureStay gay!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thats-a-gay-ass-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 12 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am so excited to welcome Joe Sciortino, Executive Director of The Schmidt Family Foundation. Join us as we delve into Humanity, Racial Equity, and Philanthropy. This conversation has been in the making for the last decade and I am truly honored to have shared the space and the journey with Joe. Meet Joe Sciortino:Joseph Sciortino is the Executive Director of the Schmidt Family Foundation, overseeing all grantmaking and impact investing across the foundation's various programs and initiatives.Having been with the foundation since its inception in 2006, Joe now manages a team of dedicated professionals working to advance clean energy, strengthen regenerative food systems, protect human rights and restore ocean health.Joe is proud to be an active participant in the nonprofit sector, including as a partner to the Democracy Frontlines Fund. He has spent many years volunteering in the Bay Area, including with the Gulf of the Farallones Marine Sanctuary, AIDS LifeCycle, Project Homeless Connect and as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) for foster youth.You can often find Joe cycling around the country to visit many of the foundation's partners, from regenerative farmers in Iowa to frontline communities confronting Big Oil in Los Angeles.He holds a Master of Science in environmental management from The University of San Francisco (USF) and a Bachelor of Science in finance and marketing from New York University.Listen in as Joe shares:His identities and what it means for him to be white and how it informs how he leads on Race.The journey to recognizing his unactualized power as a white leader and how to use it for goodWhat it has meant to evolve his consciousness around racial equity as a leader and what his responsibilities areThe top 3 priorities currently for the Foundation in terms of Racial equityWhat advice he would give to his younger selfAnd so much moreConnect with Joe Sciortino:Website: The Schmidt Family FoundationLinkedIn: Joe SciortinoHi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback.Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/

IN BRETT'S OWN WORDS:I initially did the Ride in 1999 because, at the time, I thought I had only months to live. It was my sixth anniversary of being HIV. Medications were limited and toxic. My health was struggling greatly, so I wanted to challenge myself to fight for those living and aging with HIV/AIDS one last time, myself included. However, to my thankful surprise, I'm still here!Since 1993, when the Ride began as the "California AIDS Ride," participants have raised more than $300+ million and completed more than 42,000 journeys on bikes from San Francisco to Los Angeles.The stigma of HIV remains very prevalent, and many in the HIV community are still reluctant to talk about it. Those living and aging with HIV/AIDS struggle daily to maintain their health and get reasonably priced health services. New infections are still alarmingly present in communities all over the US. Those becoming HIV+ are constantly saying, "We didn't know, we didn't realize, we don't care, no one told us, we thought it was a manageable disease!.We realize that the week out on AIDS/LifeCycle is the hardest we will work all year, but it is also the most emotional and fulfilling for me and the other Riders and Roadies. (from 2021) My personal training story started in September after a ten-month recovery from a nasty bike crash. Thankfully, I'm now riding 100-200 miles weekly, but it can be grueling, a huge time-suck, and days filled with mental and physical challenges, but I do it with my Desert Roadrunners team of like-minded and selfless individuals. Team Desert Roadrunners represents our own 'desert love bubble.' I was raised on the idea that community and service are essential and can fulfill your wildest dreams and goals. The love that comes towards you as a Rider or Roadie, you get to give back tenfold to other people. It's incredibly emotionally filling.The AIDS/LifeCycle advances the shared interests of the beneficiaries in reducing new HIV infections and improving the quality of life for people living and aging with HIV/AIDS. It raises crucial awareness about the ongoing epidemic, in addition to funding critical services such as HIV testing and screenings for other sexually transmitted infections, medical care, prevention services, housing, and more.In addition to the 1.2 million people living with HIV and AIDS in the United States, 1 in 7 people do not know they live with the disease. https://giving.aidslifecycle.org/participant/43387Desert Sun: https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/health/2022/06/03/palm-springs-resident-ride-545-miles-raise-funds-hiv-aids/7462292001/Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2024Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

Support Raul's AIDS/LifeCycle ride: https://giving.aidslifecycle.org/participant/Nemo25Link to the Recyke y'Bike crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/keep-byker-biking/backers#startIf you'd like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you'd like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 30 years and millions of dollars raised to fight HIV/AIDS, the AIDS Lifecycle 2025 will be the last year of the 500 mile plus ride. While the mission is still important the financials are becoming a challenge. But first, an anti-LGBTQ Christian Pastor, Jeffrey Smith, is arrested for groping a man in public at a North Carolina Walmart. Then, conspiracy hound and Trump confidant Laura Loomer, lashes out at Senator Lindsey Graham telling him to “come out of the closet already, we all know you're gay.” September is Criterion Month thanks to our partner at Critics' Choice Video. Listen in to play along on “John says, Pick that Flick!"Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

This week, Raoni recaps the last four years of "My Gay Exposé Podcast" in all its messy glory, as we approach the show's four-year anniversary. Also, a big bombshell announcement is dropped at the end of this week's expose. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, & Positive +1 all @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things Raoni and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni welcomes to the My Gay Exposé Podcast stage the sexy, salacious, creative, and multitalented Gattison. Gattison and Raoni talk about Gattison's music career, their history with each other, A fashion clothing line that has a hidden meaning, his new music and music video, and how Raoni and Gattison weirdly live simultaneous lives. Listen to Gattison's music by downloading on iTunes or Spotify, stream on Apple Music, and check out his new video for "Jealousy," out Friday, March 1st, on YouTube @justgattison. Follow him on TikTok, & Instagram @justgattison, and don't forget to submit your email in Gattison's link in bio for the two-piece House of Gattison & three months of Spotify Premium giveaway by March 7th. Visit more of Gattison & his work at www.gattisonofficial.com & www.houseofgattison.com. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, & Positive +1 all @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

IS THE CAMINO, FOR YOU, A PILGRIMAGE? If yes, then this episode is for you! Here are some of the questions we explore, with my guest, spiritual teacher and pilgrimage guide, Dr. Edward Viljoen:  >> What calls us to go on a pilgrimage?  >> What happens on pilgrimage, really?  >> Why is the pilgrimage experience the same yet different for each person?  >> How do you prepare your heart and spirit for pilgrimage?  >> And how do you talk about pilgrimage when you return home? Dr. Edward is the senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Living in Santa Rosa, California. You can hear his recent Sunday messages at https://cslsr.org/video-archive/ Dr. Edward is also the author of several books, including: The Power of Meditation: An Ancient Technique to Access Your Inner Power Ordinary Goodness: The Surprisingly Effortless Path to Creating a Life of Meaning and Beauty   JUST GETTING STARTED ON YOUR CAMINO PLANS? Get your free copy of Nancy's Camino Planning Roadmap: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap This also puts you on my email list so you can get more helpful Camino tips, timely information, and special offers. Be sure to open the email with the roadmap and click the download to confirm your subscription. Don't see the email? Check your Spam or Junk folder. ;)   MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF SOMEONE WITH HIV/AIDS In this episode Dr. Edward referred to the annual 545-mile AIDS/LIFECYCLE ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles which he and Nancy have both participated in. The ride benefits two non-profit organizations that provide free HIV/AIDS medical care, testing, and prevention services and support for people living with AIDS. If you would like to make a donation to this cause and support one of our team's riders, you can do that here: https://giving.aidslifecycle.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=7019 If you would like the team to carry the name of someone who has lost their life to this awful disease, please send an email to Nancy at youonethecamino@gmail.com (Use Subject line: AIDS ride) Thank you for your support! xo   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

This week, Raoni talks about breakups. How do you cope with a breakup and are your coping mechanisms healthy or unhealthy? Raoni also goes down the list of all his serious boyfriends from the past and explains how he coped with each breakup in detail. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, & Positive +1 all @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

My last post, Love, Contempt, and Leather Contests, ended up being a lackluster whimper that confused a few people. Thank you guys for the feedback. “Where's the contempt?” they asked. And they were right to ask. In haste to meet my publishing deadline (on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays), I rushed a piece that was not ready for release. I also let an effort to be magnanimous prevent me from being brave. I am afraid to hurt the feelings of people I have grown to care about, even love. But sometimes, we need to tell our loved ones what's keeping us from taking their calls. So here's a remix with a heaping helping of contempt regarding certain aspects of leather contest culture. As I said before, I got interested in leather contests, thinking it would lead to instructions for handling a sexy boy kneeling at my feet. My leather contest contempt grew out of the impatience I felt waiting for the real world of leather to reveal itself. The one we're all talking about during leather contests. It's the world outlined in books like The Leatherman's Handbook by Larry Townsend, Ties That Bind by Guy Baldwin, and Mr. Benson by John Preston. Where was the heat and eros of Tom of Finland? Why wasn't I seeing guys like that kneeling boy who got away? Where was the 19-year-old marine at a bus station craving a bondage fuck scene mentioned in Townsend's book? I kept hearing stories about Old Guard, Master/slave, Dom/sub, and dungeons filled with hot men negotiating power exchange scenes. Where were those men? The leather contests appeared to be crucibles where men were tested to see if they had what it took to represent the real leather world. So, I signed up. There were (and are) few ways for contemporary men to test themselves as a rite of passage into manhood, so maybe I was also trying to scratch that itch. Put me in, coach! I'm ready to play!I assumed that the real world of leather men would become available to me if I proved myself on stage. After I won the Mr. Los Angeles Leather (LAL) 2007 competition, and at the prodding of the LAL producer, I went to Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend (CLAW) to pursue my goal of winning International Mister Leather (IML). On the CLAW workshop schedule, I found an offering from a group called the Kennel Club. They claimed to know everything it takes to win a leather contest, so I attended the offering along with 30 to 40 other guys headed to IML to compete. The large conference room was set up in a traditional authoritarian configuration. A table in front of the room, behind which sat several men, facing the large group of attendees, all wearing leather vests bearing patches of the clubs they represented. A few empty chairs facing the crowd sat to the left of the presenter's table. One of the men behind the table asked if anyone wanted to do a practice interview. Most competitions give the interview score double the points of any other contest aspect. If the interview sucks, it's nearly impossible to recover. It's typically done in private, not in front of spectators. During the pause after his question, as each man decided if he wanted to put himself on the spot in front of the same guys he'd be competing against at the biggest leather contest on the planet, I raised my hand. Why not? If you're gonna make a mistake, make it here. I wanted to learn, and these guys had credited themselves with knowing all the answers. Who knows what was really said and done nearly seventeen years ago, but this is how I remember it going down. And it did go down, as in, south, as in, badly. Much of it is covered in my short story, A View From The Podium. I stood in front of the mock judging panel because I knew from experience that I should not sit during an interview. I waited for the exercise to begin, vaguely wondering why they didn't cover the whole standing versus sitting protocol thing. I looked at my mock interview judges with curiosity. They were definitely enjoying the session, but the joy was contained to their table. None of my fellow contestants were smiling. They were intensely focused. From their seated positions, the mock judges grinned and whispered to each other while pointing at a page in one of the many matching binders they'd brought with them. Later, I learned the binders were for sale. “What's the leatherman's code?” asked a young, pudgy-faced man.I couldn't remember. “Oh, man. I know this one. Wait! It's not Safe, Sane, and Consensual, is it? Or Risk Aware Consensual Kink?” I exhaled in defeat. “Okay, I guess I can't remember. What is it?” I asked. “You really need to know this. It's really basic.” Said the pudgy-faced man, now looking happier than ever. “Yes. I know. This is a workshop, right? Can you please just tell me what it is? I asked. “No. You need to go figure it out and get back to us.” He said. “Have a seat.” Embarrassed, uninformed, and full of rage, I found my seat. These guys couldn't have cared less about what I was about. They didn't ask me what I love about leather, kink, or the contest itself. They didn't affirm anything I was doing right. They had decided what it takes to win a contest, and I needed to fall in line with that vision. This attitude reminded me of a dinner with an entrenched self-appointed kingmaker connected to the Mr. Los Angeles Leather (LAL) contest. We'd met for dinner after I won LAL. I'd brought all my ideas, in writing, for improving the Los Angeles Leather Coalition (LALC), the producer of the LAL contest, and my ideas for how I'd present my authentic self at IML. The self-appointed kingmaker simply handed my written material back to me without looking at it and then handed me a list of questions that judges might ask me, proper answers included. The message was clear. You know nothing. Without me, you will fail. An hour after my aggravating session at CLAW with the Kennel Club, I saw the same pudgy-faced man walking down a hall toward me, arm and arm with the LAL kingmaker. They looked at me and giggled. I said, “Hey, Geroge,” to the kingmaker and received a cursory nod back as they passed me without slowing down. Ironically, the leatherman's code, the answer to the questions I was asked, is Trust, Honor, and Respect. None of which I saw exhibited by the Kennel Club or the LAL kingmaker at CLAW in 2007.   It's these “betas” for which I have the most contempt. Unlike the authentic old guard leather club leaders I believe were real, the alphas, who enjoyed their power by setting an example that others wanted to embody and follow, the betas found their power and authority because of the void left when the plague of AIDS wiped out nearly all of the heavy players. The guys who had been allowed in these groups to run the projector in the back of the room suddenly found themselves at the top of the kinky gay men's social network. After sweeping away the ashes of what remained of the old guard into urns we were then asked to worship via their tutelage, the betas established a leadership foothold in the leather scene. Their reign is animated by the dark side of leadership. It's the shadow side of mature masculine King/Soverien energy outlined by Carl Jung. Rather than blessing and affirming the talents of newcomers, they come down on all threats because they are terrified of their own inadequacies. The result is a stranglehold on the growth of leather culture, leaving a diminished community where talented newcomers are neither blessed nor affirmed. Instead, they are controlled or pushed aside from fear of being replaced. Old clubs remain bereft of new, powerful, and sexy members. Clubs age in place while possible newcomers use new alternative venues and tools for exploring and celebrating radical sex that did not exist in the days of the old guard. It's the reason hot men, like the ones I read about in those books and, more importantly, the ones I saw littering the streets of West Hollywood where I lived, were seldom, if ever, in attendance at the venerated clubs or the contemporary leather contest world. In addition to the void of hot guys, there were other problems, including contempt for male expression. I watched as leather contest political trends moved away from celebrating kinky gay male expression, choosing instead to be platforms insisting on safe space for everyone, everywhere, all at once. Having any boundaries or criteria for a contest was reframed as oppression. Leather contests became magnets for broken-winged individuals rather than radical sex enthusiasts. The leather stage became a place for competitive suffering. “Pick me! No one ever has suffered as much as me!” From the costumes I saw, the speeches I heard, and the perfume I inhaled, I came to realize that leather culture was no longer a place to pursue secrets that make a sub-boy's heart sing when he's on his knees in front of you. There were too many distractions. Mr. Leather contests had become another LGBTQIA+ megaphone screaming at the world for acceptance – not something celebrating kinky gay men. That's what I saw at the last Mr. Los Angeles Leather contest I attended.Standing there, wearing my Mr. Los Angeles Leather vest, I felt like I didn't belong anymore. Maybe I never had. As I was standing there, processing that feeling, another titleholder whispered directly into my ear, “I don't want to be part of this.”I agreed. It was a sad moment. The fury and vitriol I saw on social media following the LAL contest sealed the deal, and I have not been back to a Mr. Los Angeles Leather contest since. The contest shows us who we are. I was already feeling homeless after my home leather bar, a two-stepping country bar called Oil Can Harry's, closed following the death of its owner, Bob Tomasino. He created Mr. Oil Can Harry's Leather, and my life changed as a result. The Mr. Los Angeles Leather part of the legacy he gave me now felt foreign. I thought, Mike, we're done with this. I mentioned this disillusionment towards the end of this Fireside Chats interview with Douglas O'Keeffe (54:16). After that, I no longer paid attention to the leather contest calendar. *****“I'd like to talk to you about working with a contestant,” Hunter said on the phone as I rode the escalator up to Crunch Gym in West Hollywood. Hunter is a producer of OFF SUNSET, an insanely good cook, and husband to Charlie Matula, the owner of Eagle LA, where many of the leather contests in Los Angeles take place. Are you kidding me? Don't you know I think this is all a joke now? I'm focusing my attention on spaces where men get together with men and find that reason enough to throw a party. Why should I waste my time? I said that in my head.  “Who is it?” is what I actually said out loud. He told me. Of course, I'd seen Marcus at the Eagle! He'd been there forever. I had also done the AIDS LifeCycle with him, and, maybe most important of all, I'd always found him intensely fuckable. “I'd be happy to talk to him,” I said. This is how I ended up back in Chicago for IML in 2023, this time as support for Mr. Eagle LA 2023, Marcus Barela. He competed and won the International Mister Leather 2023 contest, making him IML#43. A little leather brother to my IML#29 designation. Marcus is perfect for today's leather political realities, so I just encouraged him to be himself, kept track of the contest timeline, and stayed out of his way. His victory was inevitable.Rather than draw a line of contempt in the sand so I could stand on one side and marinate in my self-righteous anger, I did my best to accept the contest as it was. Now, Marcus is thriving as IML43 in the same leather world I mentioned above; he's perfect for this moment. That fact is why he teaches me so much every time we talk. About six weeks ago, my phone rang again. This time, it was Charlie, the owner of Eagle LA, which is now a seven-minute walk from the new condo I bought with my husband, Dennis, two years ago. “I'd like both of you to be contestant handlers (den daddies) for this year's Mr. Eagle LA Leather contest.” He said. I'm glad I said, “Yes.” Being part of that bar contest, in a service capacity, was a surprise homecoming that touched me deeply, especially as an older man. I didn't have to give any scores or make any speeches; I just helped four bright-eyed contestants while they showed me what bravery looked like. All while surrounded by people I've known for nearly two decades. It felt like home. That experience brought me to the realization that the contest itself, its liturgy of Meet & Greet, Interview, Speech, Bar Wear, and Jockstrap, has its own power to reveal who we are individually and as a community. It's why I wrote some glowing things about gay leather contests in last week's piece. Maybe I'm just old and getting soft. Still, with the remnants of old clubs withering on the vine, the most challenging truth to accept now is the fact that the real leather culture of today is the leather contest system itself. I will work within that system, having faith that celebrating kinky gay men's culture will have the power to bring us home.  Get full access to The Sensitive Slut at mikegerle.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Raoni welcomes to the My Gay Exposé Podcast stage, his straight brother Ryan Washburn to the show and you'll find out how the Washburn brothers share a very similar inappropriate personality in regards to the big, bold, blunt, and overly unapologetic overshare-esque personality. And a surprise announcement for a spin-off show is revealed. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, & Positive +1 all @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, instead of Raoni's regular annual end-of-year reflection episode, Raoni decides to reflect on his entire life leading up to now, in hopes of shedding some light on how you can all understand why he has become the big bold boisterous, and overly unapologetic gay overshare-esque personality that he is sitting here at the tale end of 2023! *Spoiler Alert* A huge announcement may or may not be revealed at the end of this week's Exposé! Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, & Positive +1 @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raothings Raoni and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni reviews the etiquette of sending & receiving nudes. What you should know when you send a nude, and what you should look for when you receive one from a guy is dissected, what you may be doing wrong while taking nude photos to send, and a list of quick tips of things people need to stop doing while exchanging nudes are all discussed on this weeks expose. In the “Your Gay Exposé” segment, Raoni asks the listeners what advice they would give about exchanging nudes based on their own experiences with the segment's funniest return in answers to date. Are you sending your nudes wrong? You're about to find out! Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, & Positive +1 @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raothings Raoni nd his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni reviews "The Woman In Me," the memoir by Britney Spears. Raoni gives his opinion on the book, as well as reviews many of the shocking moments that Britney extensively covered. Raoni also shares a realization that he had about how her book made him realize that he too was possibly in his very own conservatorship after 8 years. Want to know more? Listen along and find out how "The 'Britney' In Me" somehow became the title of this week's Exposé! Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, & Positive +1 @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week: What would you say if I told you that when you've been on your feet all day, used the restroom twice, had a few meals including snacks, and sweated through your work clothes due to an abnormally warm day at the office, and suddenly that Hot Jock Top that you've been eyeing on your Grindr grid for weeks hits you up to come over and fuck but he's only giving you a 20-minute window, so you don't have time to go home and shower douche etc.? Well, Raoni reveals six essential items that you should carry around with you in your Bossy Power Bottom Ho Bag, which will ensure that when you pop off that Hot Jock Top dick, it will be a clean bill of health! Find out what these six essential items are and how you can get your very own Bossy Power Bottom Ho Bag! Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, & Positive +1 @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things,Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni talks about PrEP. The concepts of U=U and PrEP prescriptions being lost on the overall general population of people are discussed, Raoni asks all of you Hot Jock Tops, & Bossy Power Bottoms out there whether you're on PrEP or not and to explain why or why not, & Raoni gives his opinion on how it should actually be in regards to HIV/AIDS education in today's gay society and still wonders why some gays don't actually know what PrEP is. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, & Positive +1 @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni reveals a little bit of the dark side of what has been happening behind the scenes of "My Gay Exposé Podcast." Life lessons learned, toxic living situations, work drama, and pausing the show are all discussed. You, the Hot Jock Tops & Bossy Power Bottoms out there are asked about the most valuable life lessons learned, whether in therapy or just a self-reflection, and Raoni shares some things that he has been talking with his therapist about sitting on that little green therapy couch. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni is joined by extra special guest Christian Mercer-Hall, the founder and CEO of Positive+1. What would you say if we told you that there is a social media platform out there that not only is the best information hub in regards to HIV/AIDS that caters to anyone's specific area but also is filled with a community of people living with HIV, advocates for this cause, as well as like-minded individuals & allies ready at your fingertips? Well, Positive+1 promises to be that and so much more. Christian will explain how he came about starting this incredible format, what you can expect when you sign up, as well as uncover his passion for the HIV/AIDS community as a straight man (yes, you read that correctly). Want to know more? Pre-register for Positive+1 before it drops on November 17th at positiveplusone.com, and follow on Instagram, TikTok, & Linkedin @positiveplusone, and join this incredible community! Raoni will most definitely see you all there! Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni recaps all the explicitly gay subject matter that has been covered on this show over the last three years. At the tail end of this week's exposé, Raoni surprise drops an announcement that not only you, the Hot Jock Tops, and Bossy Power Bottoms out there are probably not prepared for but is quite possibly the biggest announcement in My Gay Exposé Podcast history! Do you think you can guess what news that Raoni has to share that could possibly be this big? Listen along and find out if you guessed right! Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, chains, whips, kink, and fetish-related material is the topic of conversation. In honor of Folsom Street Fair weekend, Raoni recounts the craziest things he has ever seen at Folsom Street Fair. You the Hot Jock Tops and Bossy Power Bottoms out there are asked what the craziest thing that you've seen at the leather-bound festivities was with some shocking responses. And Raoni compares many of the BDSM-driven moments to all of yours to ultimately decide what the one craziest thing we've all seen at Folsom Street Fair! *as a disclaimer you may not want to be eating as you listen along to this week's Exposé! Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni recounts the four most significant and most awkward moments where his misguided and most likely messy night of drinking out at the gay bars with Ka-Hai ended in the most obvious case of poppers burns ever. Snorting the liquid up your nose, dumping an entire bottle in a Hot Jock Top's face, hazmat suit masks to prevent the burns, and an open flesh wound the size of a lemon on your ass from poppers are all covered in graphic detail. You, the Hot Jock Tops and Bossy Power Bottoms out there, are asked: How often do you use poppers in your sexual practices? A: Almost never. B: 50/50. C: Every time, I'm obsessed. …And explain… resulting in Raoni trying to measure his own personal obsession with sex & poppers in comparison to the rest of the gay general population. Take your bottle, remove the lid, take a big hit, and listen along to the most outlandish and crazy poppers burns examples in "My Gay Expose Podcast" history! Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni releases until the water runs clear, and the topic of conversation is douching. The right way to douch is explained in great detail, all the reasons how you may be douching wrong are covered, You the hot jock tops & bossy power bottoms out there, are asked to give tips on your best douching practices based on experience, and Raoni tells all in regards to all the douching lessons he has learned over the years. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni talks about none other than the infamous Britney Spears. Britney's recent divorce drama, questionable Instagram behavior, and 13-year-long conservatorship are discussed this week. And Raoni reminisces on how he first discovered Britney, how this pop icon was the biggest thing in the world 25 years ago, and how she single handedly was responsible for Raoni's current day gay confidence awakening. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni lists off all of the gay red flags that one might encounter while trying to maneuver through gay dating in San Francisco. You, the hot jock tops, and bossy power bottoms out there, are asked about your own red flags while dating, and Raoni reveals why some of the red flags listed are relevant to him, and might also be relevant to you. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni counts down the top 10 most listened-to Exposés in My Gay Exposé Podcast history. All 10 of these top-performing episodes are explained a bit more in-depth, and Raoni plays the teaser-trailer for each, leading into the number 1 most listened to episode of all time. Do you think you know what Exposé deep within the My Gay Exposé Podcast archives is number 1? Listen along and find out! You might be surprised at this entire list! Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni reads a DM received by a fellow ginger after his "Gingers Taste Better" episode was published. This listener tried to convince Raoni that ginger-on-ginger action is hot and desired by many despite Raoni's firm stance on not being attracted to fellow gingers. You, the Hot Jock Tops & Bossy Power Bottoms out there, are asked if you'd ever fuck a ginger, and why or why not? And Raoni accepts this guy's challenge and seeks out four different gingers to fuck on Grindr. Find out what happens next in this misguided and sex-filled social experiment done solely for the show ...and maybe to prove this guy wrong. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more details or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni introduces you to all the gays you'll find on your Grindr grid. All the interactions with Grindr grid gays that Raoni has encountered are revealed, all of you Hot Jock Tops & Bossy Power Bottoms out there are asked about your biggest pet peeves in regards to Grindr interactions, and Raoni calls out multiple mind-altering behaviors that are in abundance on your Grindr grid. Listen to this list and see how many you have encountered while interacting with all the gays that you'll find on your Grindr grid! Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more information or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Fundraising for Raoni's 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle Journey is now open and ready for your donation! Please help Raoni support this life-changing cause! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And lastly, for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni welcomes to the "My Gay Exposé Podcast"stage Beto Arras, Raoni's longtime roommate who has lived in San Francisco for over 20 years, and confirms Raoni's series-long opinion that gay dating in SF is next to impossible. Raoni and Beto debate how to define San Francisco gay relationships, dating titles, friends with benefits, and even local cheaters that reside in the city. And Raoni pleads his case that he fervently believes that he will one day find true love in San Francisco, all while Beto tells him all the reasons why he believes that Raoni won't. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on or how you can donate to this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more information or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And lastly, don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And for all things Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, body dysmorphia is the topic of conversation. Raoni reveals his lifelong personal battle with his all-consuming body dysmorphic mindset, all the unhealthy things he has gone through to try and fit in with the "gay fit and thin" crowd, and what he has done recently to combat this mind-crippling condition. You the hot jock tops & bossy power bottoms out there are asked what tricks you use to stay fit and thin in the "Your Gay Exposé Segment," and Raoni shares helpful tips to stay healthy while struggling with the gay pressures to be fit and thin. Listen along and find out why Raoni no longer thinks that nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on, or how you can donate to this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more information or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And lastly, don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni poses a theory that explains, based on his vast sexual experiences with hot jock tops, that "The Hotter The Body, The More Selfish The Top." In this week's Exposé not only will Raoni give you all the reasons why gay San Francisco hot jock tops are usually selfish, but also gets selfish top examples from you, the listeners, in the "Your Gay Exposé Segment." Raoni also reveals what he does to combat these selfish top situations to ensure he gets off too. Raoni Washburn is proud to participate in and endorse AIDS/LifeCycle every year, and if you would like any more information on, or how you can donate to this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more information or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And lastly, don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And for all things Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni talks about the fuckery that is him going to the gay gym in San Francisco. All the reasons why Raoni avoids the gym are discussed, and Raoni reveals a list of all the exercises he is expected to do and why he hates every one of them. When you walk into the gym and see that gay on a machine doing it totally wrong, chances are it's Raoni Washburn. And lastly, find out why in San Francisco, the gym is gay church! If you have any questions about the AIDS/LifeCycle and how you can donate to this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more information or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And lastly, don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And for all things Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

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This week, Raoni puts the spotlight on you the listeners!! Many of your questions, comments, concerns, and even reads from you the listeners are exposed this week with Raoni's response to each. And as a disclaimer, there may be some unexpected and shocking information revealed so hold onto your dicks and listen along to this week's misguided My Gay Exposé Q&A! If you have any questions about the AIDS/LifeCycle and how you can donate to this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more information or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And lastly, don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni talks about all things rejection. His entire life filled with rejection is covered from kindergarten all the way through adulthood. You the listeners are asked what your biggest moment of rejection was and why. And the newfound confidence found in Raoni Washburn is revealed and why that's now a thing. If you have any questions about the AIDS/LifeCycle and how you can donate to this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more information or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And lastly, don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

This week, Raoni explains his definition of gay math. Using only math that is gay throughout a gay life without even thinking about it being gay, is probably a lot more common than you may think. The many different equations of gay math in day-to-day life are explained in gay centimeters. And for the first time in “My Gay Exposé Podcast” history, an overwhelming majority of you the listeners, are confused by the “Your Gay Exposé” segment question of the week! If you have any questions about the AIDS/LifeCycle and how you can donate to this important cause or even get involved with the journey yourself, check out ⁠aidslifecycle.org⁠ for more information or call the official My Gay Exposé Podcast hotline at 415-501-0401 and ask any questions you might have! Check out ⁠Bossy Power Bottom Wear⁠, the latest line of gay festival & lifestyle clothing inspired by My Gay Expose Podcast & Raoni Washburn. Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter @exposingmygay. And lastly, don't forget about the My Gay Exposé Podcast website at ⁠mygayexposepodcast.com⁠. And for all things, Raoni Washburn and his work, go to ⁠raoniwashburn.com⁠ & the new Bossy Power Bottom production company at ⁠bossypowerbottom.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mygayexpose/support

EEEK! It's scream queen central! This week your horny hosts have a lot to be squealing about!! John Anthony recaps his second AIDS/LifeCycle ride...and dishes on who he was spotted kissing at the finish line. Andrea reviews her blind date and shares the horror of spit ending up in the wrong places. As summer approaches, your horny hosts question whether there is a right time to catch feelings and reckon with the very real possibility that...love has entered the chat. It's just us this week, and the tea is hot!

This season on TV we saw the much-anticipated return of CW's Superman & Lois, developed by Greg Berlanti and now in its third season. Not just a retelling of the Superman story that has been rehashed in a myriad of films and TV shows, this show centers on our famed comic book couple in their biggest challenge yet – being parents in today's age. Of course, there's always the supervillain lurking in the shadows…this season is rumored to welcome Lex Luthor. For me, stealing the spotlight is Superman & Lois co-star, Wolé Parks…and he's one of us. Playing John Henry Irons / The Stranger, a soldier from an unidentified parallel Earth, Wolé has seen his character go through some major changes. Starting off as Superman's supreme nemesis, hellbent on killing him, the two have eventually forged a partnership to protect the world from the baddies. This is the first TV iteration of the Superman story that has featured Parks' character, who has appeared as a titular character in the comics. Working with the writers, Parks' character has been an evolution in progress as his story has grown. This season will focus on John Henry's role as a single father and things will get a bit deeper. In this episode we get deep as we talk about Wole's philanthropy inspired by his mom, leaving the finance world to be an actor, his love of comics, his decision to be an openly queer actor, playing it straight, early success in the biz, working with Hollywood's big names, his journey with sobriety, doing the AIDS life cycle, wanting to work behind the camera, and the new season of Superman & Lois. Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez

Full Episode 5-13-23 - In this episode, a friend of the show invites us to pay them to ride a bike. Amanda goes over the CRT controversy and its plastic grass, and then me and Dave talk about, uh.....