Out Loud & Laughing
By Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz
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Out Loud & Laughing is a hilarious and heartfelt podcast where queer cousins Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz share their unique perspectives on life, love, and everything in between. Through a comedic lens, they dive into hot topics, life lessons, and the highs and lows of growing up queer.
With laughter as their compass, Bryan and Jon create a space where identity and humor intersect, fostering connection, self-expression, and unapologetic joy. Whether you're here for the laughs, the relatability, or a mix of both, this is the show that celebrates being your authentic self—out loud and laughing.
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The Art of Belonging & How Democracy Demands the Queer Existence with Gui Mohallem
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Directing the Heartbeat in Every Frame – From Ghosting to A-List Movie Sets with Matt Sparks
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Rebuilding Life on Your Own Terms: Stress, How to Manage it, and How to Do it Authentically with Dr Chris Biddix, PHD
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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The Modern Guide to Elevated Living and Bringing the Chaos to Classic Luxury with AJ Hernandez
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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From AIDS to Integrative Oncology – Healing Beyond Disease with Dr Donald Abrams
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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From South to Stage: The Journey of Satire and Storytelling with Caleb Zeringue
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Guerrilla Filmmaking, Writing Your Own Roles, and a Little Jumpity Doo with Alex Ringler
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Heart and Spade in the Pocket – Building an Independent PR for Queer Voices Everyone Knows and Loves with Matt Gross
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Eating Out, Rick & Steve, and Queer Joy – 25 Years of Radical Queer Comedy with Q. Allan Brocka
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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A Father’s Day Special The Blueprint of Us Featuring Dad Tom
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Keeping the Pulse Alive: How Reclaiming Our Joy Changes the System with Brandon Wolf
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Loosening the Grip on Masculinity: How Pop Culture Shifted from Toxic Tones to Playful Tropes with Queerty Johnny Lopez
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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From Huge Aspiration and High Notes to Ever Bigger Stages and Building a Foundation to Fabulousness with Daniel Joseph Baker
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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A ‘Chosen Family’ Reunion – Ben from “It’s Ben a Week” Podcast is Back!
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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From Yahoo Tech Titan to Queer Media Mogul – The Playbook for Building a World Beyond Tolerance with Scott Gatz, CEO of Q.Digital
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Funny meets Full-frontal comedy and dildos at the [Thanksgiving] dinner table with Naked Eddie
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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The Amazing Pace – Life, Love, and Navigating Roadblocks Together with Mark Romain & Brett Hamby
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May 28, 2026 |
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Midwest Grit, Heartfelt Grief, and the Soul Behind His Newest project: "Guess What? I Love You" with Mike Maimone
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May 26, 2026 |
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Lead with Joy, Choreograph with Heart & Dancing Through Life! With Chip Abbott
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May 21, 2026 |
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Spilling the Tea From Non-Profit Boardrooms to Bravo Courtrooms with Matty Durkin
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May 19, 2026 |
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Building a Bigger Table – Fathering the Movement to LGBTQIA Family Building, Parenthood, & Beyond with Brian Rosenberg
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May 14, 2026 |
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Nauti by Nature – Dropping Anchor, Shedding Layers & Exposing It All with Captain Beau
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May 12, 2026 |
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A Mothers Day Special: The Blueprint of Us with Mom Bea
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May 07, 2026 |
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Setting Out on a [Snowbound] Soul-Searching Journey Along the Pacific Crest Trail with Riley Riffel
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May 05, 2026 |
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Passports, Points, and Pride — Life & Travel Hacks for the Modern Nomad with BryGuides
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Doctor’s Orders: Redefining Wellness Through Humor and Heart with Dr Tubss
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Directing the Bicultural Soul To Novosibirsk and Back – The Director’s Cut with Sasha Korbut
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Curating Your World from the Inside Out & Liberating Your Somatic Self with Doug Marshall
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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How Turn Your Ledger Legendary — The Bedazzled Budget Guide to Queer Wealth
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Hollywood Goes Horror: LA's Intersection for Noir, Nightlife, and Immersive Theatre with Matt Dorado
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The Power of Persistence, Oprah, and Staying Authentic by the Spoonfulls with Paolo Presta
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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From Caffeine to Confidence and the Unfiltered Truth on Male Vanity with Jared Gravatt
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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A Comedic Voice Spanning Scripts, Sketches & Seas with Matt Gordon
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Neon Dreamscapes and the New-Age Architecture of Pop Music with Glass Battles
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Cancel the Milk! Dating, Danny Dies Alone, and Other Unapologetic Truths with Jack Tracy
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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From Electro-Pop Legend to the Architect of a Queer Music Revolution with Logan Lynn
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Sketch Comedy and Personal Journeys with Aaron Goldenberg
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Cory Allen: The Book of Transformative Magic
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Authenticity, Congeniality & the Crown with Sapphira Cristál
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Miss Bouvèé: The Art of Drag and Activism
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Graham Gremore: Creating Queer Joy and Impact
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Harnessing Advocacy with a Fellow Gator, Jonathan Lovitz (HRC)
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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The Power of Chosen Family with Daniel Blevins, Founder of Stand In Pride
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Transforming Lives: The Power of Authenticity with Eric Feltes
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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The Power of Queer Joy in Media with Rachel Shatto
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Redefining Fatherhood: The Gaddies Journey with David Morgenstern
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Valentine’s Day: Celebrating Love and Self-Acceptance with David Hernandez
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Radical Honesty: Navigating Love and Identity with Steven Peters
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ+ Representation in Sports
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Navigating Life Shifts with Matt Gilhooly
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Kissing into the New Year: The Viral Love Story of Ricky and DJ
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Manifesting Dreams: The Journey of Ryan Lu
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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It Takes a Village: Grief, Gay Fatherhood & Building Family From the Ruins
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Navigating Advocacy for the Trans Community and Self-Care with Zeke Smith
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Celebrating 100 Episodes: Laughter, Love, and Community
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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A Journey to Inclusive Marketing with SeeMe Index’s Founder, Jason Klein
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Navigating Identity, Inclusion & Work Husbands with Daniel Peach
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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One Word Episode: Vanity (New Year, New You)
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Growth and Challenges
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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A Heartfelt Dedication: Remembering Piper
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Reflecting on New Year's Eves Past
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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The Gaytriarchs: Unplugged and Unfiltered
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Christmas Memories as Kids
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Is It Gay: Baking Supplies (Holiday Edition)
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Laughing Out Loud at a Destination Wedding
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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One Word Edition | Sloth
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Chris Salvatore's Journey of Vulnerability and “Island Boy” Art
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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From Brother to Advocate: Sander Jennings' Journey
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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One Word Edition | Wrath
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Feel It All with David Hernandez
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Is This Gay: Spices (Thanksgiving Edition)
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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One Word Edition | Gluttony
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Balancing Professional and Personal with Pedro Pina
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Finding Mr. Christmas with Robbie Simpson
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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From Ad Sales to Hollywood: GG Hawkins' Journey to Filmmaking
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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One Word Episode: Lust
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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From Broadway to Therapy: Brian Spitulnik
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Jim Verraros Joins Us Again! (Part 2)
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Halloween | From Slay to Play
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Jim Verraros Joins Us Again! (Part 1)
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Unpacking Childhood Lies & Myths
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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(He’s Back!) Controversial Coffee Chats with It’s Ben A Week
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Is It Gay? Public Transit!
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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A Unique Perspective with Kaelan Strouse
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Jon & Bryan's Algorithms: Does It Say "Top" or "Bottom"?
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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One Word Edition | Envy
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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An Intimate Conversation with David Burtka
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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First Gay Experiences
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Which Fictional Character is "Secretly" Queer?
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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From Broadway to Pride Fit - Interview with Sam Leicht
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Do You Remember!? Fashion Dilemmas
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Dream LGBTQ+ Celebrity Dinner Party Guests
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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A Chat with Jennifer McClain: From Broadway Dreams to Big Easy Queens
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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One Word Edition | Greed.
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Is This Gay? | Pantry Item Edition
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Venmo & Digital Etiquette
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Tooth Fairy Glow-Up!
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Erasing Rainbows From The Streets
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Drag Queen Names Based on Trauma
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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From LA Dreams to Texas Farms with Ben from 'It's Been a Week' Podcast
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Midlife Crisis or Just Another Rebrand?
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Jim Verraros: From American Idol to 'Explicit' and Beyond
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Living as a Gay Man in 2025
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Understanding Gay Math
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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A Gay Dad's Journey with David, CEO of Gaddies (HeyGaddies.com)
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Is It Gay? Names!
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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The Evolution of Gaydar
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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OMG! We’re going IN TO our 40s Now
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Balancing Dad and Uncle Energy
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Our Take On Airline Etiquette
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Never Have I Ever' Game with Embarrassing Stories!
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Is This Gay? U.S. Cities!
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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AOL, Screen Names, and Internet Nostalgia
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Closing Out Pride: Stonewall's Legacy & Modern Challenges
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Battle of the Divas
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Letters to Our 12-Year-Old Selves
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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The One Word Gay Icon Guessing Game
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Celebrating Pride and Reflecting on Our Journeys
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Hobbies We Picked Up and Immediately Quit (Yes, Knitting!)
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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Empowering LGBTQ+ Families: Brian Rosenberg's Journey with Gays With Kids & GWK Academy
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Out Loud and Laughing: Gay or Straight? Cleaning Products Edition
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Creating the Ultimate Animal Pride Parade!
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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The Great Grocery Store Showdown
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May 29, 2025 |
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Cuban Cuisine & Childhood Memories
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May 27, 2025 |
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Is this Gay? Weather Edition!
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May 22, 2025 |
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Laughs, Legacy, and Drag: Meet Ms. Bouvèé
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May 20, 2025 |
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The Days of Both Going to Lutheran Private School
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May 15, 2025 |
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Vegas Adventures and Laughs: 40th Birthday Extravaganza
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May 13, 2025 |
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Navigating Parenthood with The Broadway Husbands
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May 08, 2025 |
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40th Birthday Bash & Summer Plans!
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May 06, 2025 |
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Psychic Adventures: Laughs, Spirits, and Skepticism
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May 01, 2025 |
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Ep. 24 “Fitness Facials and Faking It” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Ep. 23 “Hilarious Online Quizzes” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Remembering Brody: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Beloved French Bulldog
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 25 “Deep Dive Into 'Will & Grace'” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 22 “Just A Rough Week For Us Both” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Ep. 21 “Riz, Slay, and Gen Z Slang Decoded!” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Ep. 20 “Our Love for Disney” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 19 “Facing Hard Truths in Divisive Times” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Ep. 18 “Roasting Childhood Photos'” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 17 “Embracing Change: Moves & Personal Growth'” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Ep. 16 “Nostalgic Snacks” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Ep. 15 “Exploring Chosen Family & Authentic Connections'” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Ep. 14 “Revisiting 'Follow That Bird'” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Ep. 13 “I'll Love You Forever, Abuela” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Ep. 12 “Exploring Our Favorite Seasons, Gadgets, and Travel Destinations” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Ep. 11 “The Third Wheel Chronicles: Jon, Bryan & Stacy Reunite!” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Ep. 10 “Hooking Up in Our 20s” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Ep. 9 “High School Throwback: The Laughs & Christmas Trees” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Ep. 8 “Why This School Photo Made Bryan Speak Up” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Ep. 7 “It’s Not You, It’s My Therapist: Dating in 2025” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Ep. 6 “Have Mercy! A Gay Dive into 90s TV” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Ep. 5 “Call Me Daddy!” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Ep. 4 "XOXO, Queer Cousins on Valentine's Day" // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Ep. 3 "The Power of Persistence" // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Ep.2 "We're Not Cousins We're Brothers" // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Ep.1 "So What's It All About" // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon
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Feb 05, 2025 |