Podcasts about gay best friend

Pop culture tells us gay men and straight women make the best of friends, but why? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline dissect the sociology, culture and evolutionary psychology of these relationships to figure out whether these presumed besties are a product of nature or nurture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Buckle up! This week's episode is a wild ride between Ted Lasso, our deep love for lesbians, unsupportive but not quite homophobic families, and yet another tale as old as time unrequited love story. As always, if you have any questions or juicy stories for us our DMs are wide open @littlequeerpod on Instagram.Please leave a comment to manifest Capri dating Rachel Zegler. A five star review also couldn't hurt!If you liked this episode please leave us a review!If you didn't...mind your business...Follow LittleQueerPod On instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlequeerpod/?hl=enFollow Ashley On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyelizabeth_11/?hl=enFollow Capri On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricampeau/

Chrissie found a fascinating story about Diane Von Furstenberg after her husband Barry Diller has come out gay. Now, Chrissie has a lot of gay friends and she’s decided she would ABSOLUTELY marry one of them in a ‘Lavender Marriage’. To put it to the test, we ask Jack if his best friend would marry him! (00:00) Welcome to your Friday! (02:20) Have you won a holiday before? (06:25) Would you marry your gay best friend? (17:20) Chrissie's, Do you Accept this rose? (19:45) Chrissie's Clickbait #1 (25:05) Chrissie Quizzie - win a Nutri Bullet Flex! (28:05) We're sending you to see Sabrina Carpenter LIVE in NYC! (32:15) Chrissie's Correspondence (37:30) Chrissie's Clickbait #2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For gay men, humor has long been a powerful tool for resilience, offering both a means of survival through marginalization and a way to reclaim joy and identity. As queer comedy evolves and gains mainstream visibility, it remains a radical act of authenticity, resistance, and connection—especially during Pride, when celebrating visibility and community is more important than ever.In this episode, Michael John Ciszewski joins us to share his journey as a queer comedian and explore how humor fuels authenticity, activism, and connection during Pride and beyond in today's ever-evolving cultural and political landscape.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 33. Self-Deprecating Humor: Am I Crying or Laughing?Listen to Episode 34. GBF: Gay Best FriendListen to Episode 135. Don't Be A Mean GayAdditional Resources:Self-Deprecating Humor's Effect on LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Self-EsteemFrom Sidekick to Main Character: Unpacking the 'Gay Best Friend' Trope and Its Impact on Queer MenLearn More About Michael JohnFollow Michael John on InstagramFollow Michael John on TikTokSubscribe to Michael John on YouTubeFollow Michael John on TwitterSupport the showGet Your Merch

Financial uncertainty in 2025? Don't panic—David Lester, TV money expert, coach, and author, is here to help! Known as "Your Money Gay Best Friend" (MGBF), David dishes out tough love, smart money moves, and a little fabulous flair to get your finances in check. Key lessons you'll learn: How to build a rock-solid money mindset Smart strategies for navigating financial uncertainty Why investing in FREE entertainment saves you more than just money Tune in now & get your financial glow-up! About David As Americans brace for financial uncertainty in 2025, David Lester, a proud and out TV money expert, financial coach, and two-time author, is here to help listeners tackle their finances with his signature blend of expertise, humor, and practical advice. Known as “Your Money Gay Best Friend” (MGBF), David tells it like it is—offering tough love and fabulous financial fixes to help everyone create their dream money mindset. With over 20 years of experience working with top financial institutions like Merrill Lynch and RBC, and media appearances on CBS, FOX, BNN, and more, David is a go-to authority on personal finance. He's written I Heart Money and From Middle Class to Millionaire, and his insights have been featured in CNBC, VICE Money, HuffPost, and Entrepreneur. Recently, he taught “Art as an Investment” at Christie's HQ in London, blending his expertise in alternative investments like art with traditional financial strategies. Connect With David Website Instagram Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

Sit down with me and your Gay Best Friend in Finance, David Lester as we discuss what actually is a banker? How do I save money? Is investing hard? It's a fun chat and you won't want to miss out! Please support our guest! Instagram: @davilestermoney Website: www.dclcapital.com Please support us! Instagram: @yeahbuttpod @thegaborium @iraamcintosh TikTok: @thegayethnographer Rednote: @gayethnographer X: @gayethnographer Bluesky: @thegayethnographer YouTube: @thegayethnographer Please subscribe, rate, and review us everywhere and tell your friends!

Michael Urie of Shrinking and Ugly Betty fame joined us and shared his storied career, from being booted from his Broadway debut to straight men discovering him in Shrinking. He laments the woes of auditioning and the awkwardness of announcing you went to Juliard. Plus, CaCee and Zach are watching Anatomy of a Lie and are enraptured by the national scandal. Zach and Donald debate how far is too far for Only Fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're diving into the world of pets and the LGBTQ+ community! We'll explore why our furry (or scaly) friends are so important to us, share some hilarious pet parenting stories, and discuss the unique bond between queer folks and their animal companions. Don't miss out on the laughs and heartwarming moments! And remember, if you want to show your HHH pride, grab our cosy socks at https://happyhealthyhomo.com/#shop - perfect for snuggling with your pets! Hope you're all having a wonderful week so far! ❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with a new episode of A Gay And A NonGay and this week we're diving into the world of relationships - and all of the complexities that can with them. James and Dan talk about the stereotype of having (or being) a 'gay best friend'. What does it mean, and is it a bad thing? They also debate the idea of ownership between partners, and explore unconventional dating apps like Sniffies and the ethical issues surrounding them. It's all a changing landscape... Follow A Gay & A NonGay TikTok: @gaynongay Instagram: @gaynongay YouTube: @gaynongay Facebook: @gaynongay Website: gaynongay.com Email Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've finally had an emotional breakdown about my IVF journey. GRATEFUL for the mental health work I've done along the way to keep me afloat.Progesterone in oil shots start soon and I'm hoping that I'm nearing the end of my journey!Support the show---I'm becoming a single mother by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby with my gay best friend. After a few tries with the turkey baster in 2023, I turned to IVF in Spring of 2024.Watch video versions of The Backup Plan on YouTube!CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpod CONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8 WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Created, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins.Visit https://backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

Donald Trump is promising free IVF if he gets elected. As someone who is deep int he middle of an IVF journey myself, I share thoughts and feelings about how I think it'd work (spoiler alert: I don't think it will).REGISTER TO VOTEhttps://vote.govFACTS AND FIGURESTrump says he wants to make IVF treatments paid for by government or insurance companies if elected, NBC NewsInsurance Coverage by State, ResolveFrance drafts law to extend IVF to lesbians, single women, AP News More than half of European countries prohibit access to assisted reproduction for lesbians and almost a third do so for single women, Civio A Global View of IVF Treatment and Access, GE The Parents Who Want Daughters—and Daughters Only, SlateALSO MENTIONEDOur Little Gay Life: https://www.instagram.com/ourlittlegaylife/Support the Show.---Hey, I'm Meredith! I'm becoming a single mother by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby with my gay best friend. After a few tries with the turkey baster in 2023, I turned to IVF in Spring of 2024.Watch video versions of The Backup Plan on YouTube!CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpod CONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8 WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Created, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins.Visit https://backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

Progesterone in oil has arrived! I'm prepping for my frozen embryo transfer as a single mom by choice, and the first step is receiving medication.TOPICS00:00 Intro01:30 The DL on Meds04:13 Unboxing!ITEMS MENTIONEDPineapple Bandages: https://amzn.to/471WLPCOTHER VIDEOS WORTH CHECKING OUTCatch Up Video from Last Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRC4G66OfM0Embryo Reveal Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQhlUQk5ihoBreast Cancer Scare Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxp3GXS_QBdLaLptiBf6zgfBZr14hsM4o—Hey, I'm Meredith! I'm becoming a single mom by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby with my gay best friend. After a few tries with the turkey baster in 2023, I turned to IVF in Spring of 2024.CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpodCONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Created, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate.Support the Show.---Hey, I'm Meredith! I'm becoming a single mother by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby with my gay best friend. After a few tries with the turkey baster in 2023, I turned to IVF in Spring of 2024.Watch video versions of The Backup Plan on YouTube!CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpod CONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8 WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Created, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins.Visit https://backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

Sharing my stereotactic breast biopsy in chair experience at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.In the middle of IVF treatment, I felt something a little strange in my left breast and decided to get it checked out before my frozen embryo implantation. I'm SO GRATEFUL that my doctor at Kindbody get my set up with the Hoag team so quickly.Also talking about mental health and maintaining support expectations during a health crisis.00:00 Introduction00:56 The Biopsy09:02 Aftercare & Emotional Breakdowns13:22 Next StepsRELATED VIDEOS:My cancer scare in the middle of IVF. https://youtu.be/9DOScCIxkF8Support the Show.---Hey, I'm Meredith! I'm becoming a single mother by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby with my gay best friend. After a few tries with the turkey baster in 2023, I turned to IVF in Spring of 2024.Watch video versions of The Backup Plan on YouTube!CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpod CONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8 WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Created, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins.Visit https://backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

Text me!After a week of waiting, Meredith learns how many of her fertilized eggs have become full fledged embryos. She shares how she found out, how she's feeling, and what's up next.Read the full blog post here - https://backupplanpod.com/34-blastocysts/ITEMS MENTIONED:Diva Cup - https://amzn.to/3UJRfLOSupport the Show.CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comYouTube: https://www.www.youtube.com/@backupplanpodInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpod CONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8 WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Created, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins.@backupplanpod on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube.Visit https://backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

Bare with Meredith this week, she was in a lot of pain when she recorded and edited this episode!With a full week of estrogen priming under her belt, Meredith talks through the pain she's experiencing, updates on third party clearance for Kindbody, and refreshes the “What do we call Michael?” situation.ITEMS MENTIONED:IKEA Klipsk Bed Bed Tray: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/klipsk-bed-tray-white-00258882/Read the full blog post for this episode - https://backupplanpod.com/30-estrogen-primingSupport the showCONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comYouTube: https://www.www.youtube.com/@backupplanpodInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpod CONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8 WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Created, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins.@backupplanpod on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube.Visit https://backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

Welcome to Episode 182!  Do you have a gay best friend?  Are Mark and/or Casey your gay best friend? Painted Trash Podcast is an LGBTQ+ podcast inviting their audience to join 2 gay best friends to be apart of their kiki. The role of gay best friend has been discussed in how it plays out in real life but also in media.  Do you know of or can you think of the roles of gay best friends in recent years?This week The Boys are reflecting on the evolution of the roles  the gay best friend has played in media and in real life, what is the current cultural moment for the gay best friend, and the future of the gay best friend.   But first - kicking off the week Casey's telling us about his double header and Mark's telling us about his Gay-aster weekend.  In Trash Talk, The Boys are weighing in on the Dump endorsed Bible, a woman is suing a nail salon after getting a bit more than she wanted from a manicure, and finally, South Carolina has some financial surplus but where did it come from?All this and recommendations (or maybe a wreck-o-mendation) as well?!  It's a hilarious gay romp with some discourse peppered in this week.  So getcha a full glass of your favorite port vintage, pull up a seat to the table and join your GBFFs for this week's Painted Trash!  It's time to paint!=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Let The Boys of Painted Trash know your thoughts on this week's topics and episode! What street festivals do you attend? Do you like street fests? What is your favorite festival??Have a topic idea or story you recommend for Trash Talk, be sure to send it in to our email or through the "contact us" on our website.Follow us on:Instagram: instragram.com/paintedtrashpodTwitter: twitter.com/paintedtrashpodFacebook: facebookcom/paintedtrashpodcastDon't forget to click Subscribe and/or Follow and leave us a review!email: paintedtrashpodcast@gmail.comweb: www.paintedtrashpodcast.com

Meredith is starting IVF this week! She's taking Estradiol (Estrace) in before shots start next week. Despite some confusion with the Family Building Team at Kindbody, Meredith prepared with IVF organization tips and answers some listener questions.00:18 - Officially Starting IVF02:30 - Kindbody Bummer08:06 - The Nebulosity of April10:17 - IVF Organization11:18 - Ask Me AnythingITEMS MENTIONED: Shoe Organizer: https://amzn.to/3TAP7FKPhomemo D30 Label Maker Machine: https://amzn.to/49p1sCCPhomemo D30 Label Maker Cable Wire Label Tape, Black Print on White Sticker: https://amzn.to/4cG1Hw8Gourd Safety Pins: https://amzn.to/3vJkndCRead the full blog post for this episode - https://backupplanpod.com/29-starting-ivf/Support the showCONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comYouTube: https://www.www.youtube.com/@backupplanpodInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpod CONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8 WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Created, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins.@backupplanpod on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube.Visit https://backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

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It's a wild time to start IVF right now, so Meredith's got a stream of consciousness for y'all this week, from rage about Tommy Tuberville's thoughtlessness to Backup Plan listener reactions.In this episode, Meredith covers: 00:39 - Where she's currently at in her conception timeline05:09 - Personal Feelings on the IVF Ruling in AlabamaRead the full blog post for this episode.Articles about the ruling...The science of IVF: What to know about Alabama's 'extrauterine children' ruling, NPRDoctors and patients fearfully proceed with IVF after Alabama court rules embryos are children, NBC NewsCONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comYouTube: https://www.www.youtube.com/@backupplanpodInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpodCONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Support the showCreated, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins. @backupplanpod on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube. backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

I didn't mean to take another hiatus, but curveballs were thrown! This week you'll hear about my birthday, an attempted break-in, triangulated travel from LA to Orlando to NYC, and my latest fertility updates: revised sperm results, fluctuating AMH levels, and a timeline for cryopreservation and egg retrieval.Support the showCreated, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins. @backupplanpod on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube. backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

In this week's episode, Bitches Brew Court is back in session. Judge Lisette and Judge Allen rule on some relatable Am I The Asshole stories. Lisette judges whether or not a roommate is shitty because he drinks. Allen reviews a case about a cishet man and his gay best friend. Welcome to your jury duty! Social: Email - cauldroncrewpod@gmail.com X - cauldroncrewpod Insta / TikTok - bitches.brew.pod

Gay best friends. They're fabulous, funny, catty, and nonsexual. Where did they come from? Are they helpful or hurtful? And are we finally done with this tired trope? In this episode: News- 5:08 || Main Topic (Gay Best Friend)- 14:39 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:21 On the Patreon bonus segment, we talk about stories from the internet about gay best friends. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

It's Black History Month in the UK and LGBT History Month in the US and so in this episode, we are exploring exclusively Black Queer history! ✊

Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon for only $5 a month! ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom⁠⁠ Nicolas DiDomizio, author of "Burn It All Down," returns to the ITBR to discuss his new novel "The Gay Best Friend" which is a wedding comedy told entirely from the POV of the gay best man. Nicolas shares with Andrew his inspiration for writing about the topic of the Gay Best Friend (GBF) trope and says, “it was interesting noticing who expected me to be loyal” in terms of girl best friends vs. guy best friends. Andrew also asks the question: “Why do you think so many women want to know what happens at a bachelor party, but the men aren't necessarily asking women about what's happening at bachelorette parties?” Join Andrew and Nicolas as they discuss the novelty of the GBF and why queer centered stories can provide some much-needed nuance for future media. At the end of the show, Andrew even asks Nicolas to rate several GBFs in popular culture including "Sex and the City," "Mean Girls," "True Blood," "Will and Grace," "Clueless," and "Glee"! Who are some of your favorite GBFs? Make sure to follow Nicolas on IG, @nicdidomiziobooks, TikTok, @nicdidomiziobooks, and X (formerly Twitter), @ctnicolas. Learn more about his literary career and order a copy of his latest novel "The Gay Best Friend" at his website: https://nicolasdidomizio.com/ To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠glreview.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ broadviewpress.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠order. Order from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mandeemadeit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thatolgayclassiccinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow ITBR on IG, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ivorytowerboilerroom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, TikTok, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ivorytowerboilerroom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and X (formerly Twitter), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IvoryBoilerRoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Thanks to the ITBR team! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Rimby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Host/Director), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary DiPipi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Chief Contributor), and our Fall 23 interns (Jonathan and Sara) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/support

Watch this episode for FREE on the ITBR Cafe, our Patreon! We're going on a summer break until July 17th so make sure you catch up on our episodes! Dive into male bisexuality with author of “Boyslut-“ Zachary Zane. Learn about grooming in the dance world with the most recent episode of True Crime in Academia. Spill the tea with “Auntie” Eboni K. Williams. Looking for something to read at the beach this summer? Our summer picks include novels by previous guests! Check out “The Hunt” by Kelly Ford, “The Celebrants” by Steven Rowley, Nicolas DiDomizio's "The Gay Best Friend," and “Hotel Cuba” by Aaron Hamburger. Still looking for more? Check out these recommendations made by Ivory Tower Boiler Room listeners like you: 1. Sami-"The Wind Up Bird" by Haruki Murakami 2. Lorentz- "The Troop" by Nick Cutter 3. Alice- "Wunderland" by Jen Hiller  4. Mike- "In Memoriam" by Alice Winn 5. "Booger and Beans" Mystery Series by Ali LaVecchia Listen to our bonus content by joining the ITBR Cafe for only $5 a month! ⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR to receive a free copy with any print or digital subscription. Order from @mandeemadeit, mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on Instagram, @thatolgayclassiccinema. Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and Twitter, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Executive Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/support

Folks, this week friendship has been yaasified as Jessica and Zach talk about The Gay Best Friend trope in Will and Grace.  They also use this opportunity to talk about their relationship and do some straight up couple's counseling with each other, not talking about Will and Grace in any detail until about the 40 minute mark. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, Nicolas DiDomizio joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his new book, The Gay Best Friend. The writing process and Rom-Coms are also talked about with the pair. As always, we have a great meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness Month.  *If you or anyone you know needs support now, call or text 988 OR chat at 988lifeline.org  Nicolas's: Site Instagram  Steven's: Linktree Instagram Twitter

In the lead up to Pride Month, we are beginning to see an annual wave of support for the LGBTQ+ people around us. But much of this “support” may not be the loving expression that we think it is. Stereotypes, such as The Gay Best Friend, can be heard all year round, but are these terms doing far more harm than good? Daniel Harding, author of Gay Man Talking, joined Stefanie Preissner who was filling in for Seán today to explain his relationship with these terms and the effects they can have on gay individuals.

Also on the back of the bus this week - - How do I convince my husband to organise a bukkake for my birthday? - I have a breastfeeding kink, how should I indulge it - Who is the worst flatmate Dan & Nick have ever had

The DM I got this week needed its own episode! When I tell you my mouth was OPEN reading it. It's scary what people who love you can do to you honestly, but the woman in this story is inspiring for how she's dealt with it all. Let me know your thoughts of course and please hit the follow button! Thanks for listening:) xSEND ME YOUR LOVE STORIES!Email: lovewhatluck@gmail.comInsta:https://www.instagram.com/sadiemaltby/  TikTok:https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLyhpgkh/ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/SadieEllisMaltby Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3k8pIPRyPsfDvbcEsbLjae?si=d07bd2e51b424995Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-what-luck/id1587985732YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/2607sadie/aboutThe Vileda mop lol:https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8551159?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=ixwlimptq&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:898-274-0554%7Ccid:16646009685%7Cagid:134368424869%7Ctid:pla-899782296615%7Ccrid:589288230853%7Cnw:u%7Crnd:13851647079374674833%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9044986&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=16646009685&utm_term=8551159&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=134368424869&utm_custom2=898-274-0554&GPDP=true&gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBFcH_9gMSARURm48SmwYrNTFuG7iy6JoHUzEQeTu6oh-FXrjV6vVBoC-XQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Na een vervelende 'break-up' wil Stef zich niet meer binden aan iemand maar van haar vrijheid genieten.En dan is het fijn als je een gay best friend tegenkomt met wie je naar een tentoonstelling, een film, de opera of het ballet kunt gaan.Maar wat nou als die gay best friend plots geen gay best friend meer is?Wil je lid worden of een eenmalige donatie doen via petjeaf.com dan kan dat: hierEenmalig overmaken kan ook naar: NL37 INGB 0006 8785 94 van Stichting Man met de microfoon te Amsterdam.Heb je zelf een mooi (kerst-)verhaal voor een mini romcom (of heb je gewoon een reactie) bel dan 3 woorden door naar: 084 8371282 of mail naar: manmetdemicrofoon@gmail.comWil je adverteren, dan kun je een mailtje sturen naar: adverteren@dagennacht.nlZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since 1984, the gay best friend has been a staple character in movies and TV, often being portrayed as sexless and sassy. However, this stereotype—while often thought to be innocent—can actually be harmful and damaging.In this episode, we discuss the origins of the gay best friend trope and cover the negative impact it can have on gay men.Additional Resources:Gay Best Friend (Urban Dictionary)A History of the Gay Best Friend in Film and TVGay Best Friend: A Letter to Straight People from the 'GBF'Just Because I'm Gay Doesn't Mean I Want to Be Your SidekickHow to Find Your Gay Best FriendThe Evolution of the Gay Best Friend in Romantic ComediesThe “Trans Best Friend” is Hollywood's Hottest New AccessorySupport the show

Also on the Back of the Bus this week: - Should bottoms always douche before sex? - My housemate doesn't want me to use our flat for hookups anymore. What should I do?

Join us for AJ Truman's Barkeep and the Bro, an HEA (Happily Ever After) M/M romance novel featuring an age gap,  self-discovery, a zucchini that *opens a lot of doors* and quite the Bear on Frat Bro action! Talks of college, finance, and the economy are worth it, we promise!Are you looking for people just living their lives, and learning their way without all the /panic/? We were too, and this is where we found it.Come with us, we're going on an adventuuureee Chaarrrlliieee- it's candy mountain, Charlie; name: Mitch.Moral of the Story: When a bunk deal goes bad, bunk up with a Bear baby!Safe word: Mai ThaisTriggers: Dirty fraternity house bathrooms, the realities of partying too hard (vomit), and truths about fending off creeps!

“Ok so… I got married last year to a girl but… unknown to her or anyone else, I'm  also into guys. I really struggled with it for years and years and only came to terms  with it really a few years ago when I was already with her.  As such I really want to try being with other guys which I never have. I have no interest in being with other girls outside the relationship but feel I need this.  What makes it more complicated is that I have pretty strong feelings for my best  friend who happens to be gay. He's always been very flirty which makes it worse and  I don't know what to do about any of it. Please help!” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the "Gay Best Friend" to the "Ideal Man," this week the Dames are talking about some common tropes in contemporary film and television, and some of the ways representation has gotten better - or not. We also discuss Lightyear and Disney's decision not to release the film in markets demanding the removal of LGBTQ+ characters. Plus Lauren gives us dispatches from Tribeca and Karen (finally) sees RRR on Netflix!

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"The Gay Best Friend". Where did this trope come from? Why was it created? Eliana and Xan dive into another episode of Serious Gay Talks and discuss where this stereotypical trope originated from and how it has evolved today!

Justin Anderson and our host, Shenae are both Cali kids gone country and today, they get real about what the transition from LA to Nashville has been like. Justin is everyone's gay best friend on IG and after this convo, we hope he'll be ours IRL. We dove deep on overcoming childhood trauma, being fish out of water in a red state and yes, of course, we also addressed the recent internet drama involving Justin and his bestie Kristin Cavallari because how could we not?!   Produced by Dear Media

We really let loose on this hilarious yet sobering episode where we discuss first date nightmares, spontaneous trips to Vegas, Titos and soda, and Jimmy Choo shoes! Also, not everyone is cut out to be a sugar baby, so we explore briefly the dark side of sugar dating.  

Do you have a gay best friend who needs to listen to this podcast? Are you the problem? Are you the DRAMA? Listen anyway. Cale and Avery discuss the classic "GBF" and how it's a little problematic. Just a little bit. Submit to us your Confession Sessions on Instagram @qi_pod, on Facebook at qinsightpod, or email us at qinsightpod@gmail.com. Bye bitch.

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This week I had a frank and refreshing discussion with Simone, who kindly joined me to share where she's at on her path to becoming a solo mom by choice.She embarked upon this journey a couple of years back... here she discusses her decision and the struggle that is getting pregnant when you're not in a relationship with the person providing the sperm, all while touching on a multitude of issues including the treatment of black women by the medical system and the things they should've taught us about our bodies at school.Can't wait to hear what you think! Want to support the show? Why not buy me a coffee? ;)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waiting4margotAll production, guest sourcing & liaison, website & social content, and sound editing are done by me, Natasha Saint-Geniès. :)Waiting for MargotInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/waitingformargot/Website: http://www.waitingformargot.com/

If the punishment for homosexuality is hell, why are heterosexuals so mad about it? What does it take from you when a person loves another of the same gender? Are you afraid that mankind is being tainted by the sinful acts of gays? So, why do you then condone senseless murder and other heinous behavior? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenolaroexperience/support

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Aunque algunos no lo quieran admitir todos queremos un Gay Best Friend. En este episodio Juan y Lui Junto a Barbara Senges (Bff del colegio de Juan) conversan las ventajas de tener un amigo tan particular. Por qué es tan valorada su amistad y también Juan admite ALGO.

In this X rated episode the girls talk sex ba-by. Tracy's on the move but that doesn't stop her from giving you her best BJ tips, and Jessica breaks downs hands vs toys in the lightning round. The girls reveal virginity stories, why you wrap it before you tap it, and how to point your man in the right direction. Gay Best Friend, Brandon Monokian, stops by to give us booty tips.Support us, by supporting our sponsors. For more information visit Smart & Sexy Swimwear at smartandsexy.com, OpenFit at openfit.com, and Harper Wilde at harperwilde.com/badexamples. Remember to enter our show codes for your exclusive offers baddies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.