Busy, Stimulated, and Disconnected: Gay Men & Escapism
Apr 16 2026 |
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Busy, Stimulated, and Disconnected: Gay Men & Escapism
Apr 16 2026 • 00:31:17
What if the things you turn to for fun, pleasure, and productivity are also the ways you avoid your life?
In this episode, we explore escapism thro...
Let’s Play! When Did Life Stop Being Fun?
Apr 02 2026 • 00:53:39
At what point did life stop being fun?
As kids, play came naturally. We were curious, spontaneous, and fully present. But for many adults, especial...
Masc for Masc: Preference or Internalized Homophobia?
Mar 26 2026 • 00:51:12
When a gay man says he’s attracted to masculine men, is that simply preference… or could internalized homophobia be part of the story?
In this epis...
Flakey Gays: Why is Follow-Through So Hard?
Mar 19 2026 • 00:31:09
The guy who constantly cancels plans, keeps things vague, or disappears when something better comes along — that’s flakiness: a pattern of not followi...
Is Being Gay Your Entire Identity? (The Hidden Cost of Over-Identification)
Mar 12 2026 • 00:25:24
What does it actually mean to identify as gay?
For many of us, claiming the word “gay” was liberating. It gave us language, belonging, community, a...
Is Romance Dead in Gay Culture?
Mar 05 2026 • 00:51:54
In a world of swipes, situationships, and high-intensity connections, romance can start to feel obsolete — replaced by sexual energy, emotional guarde...
Sexual Authenticity: Owning Your Desires
Feb 26 2026 • 00:24:25
Being sexually open isn’t the same as being sexually honest. In a culture that celebrates sex, many gay men still struggle to feel aligned with what t...
The Body Count Dilemma: Why Gay Men Can’t Win
Feb 19 2026 • 00:24:25
In gay culture, “body count” refers to how many people you’ve slept with. And whether it’s high or low, it often feels like a no-win situation. Have a...
Why So Many “Confident” Guys Are Secretly Insecure
Feb 12 2026 • 00:48:55
Gay culture rewards visibility, desirability, and dominance, so a lot of what looks like confidence is actually performance under pressure. In this ep...
The Slow Build in Romantic Relationships
Feb 05 2026 • 00:31:30
Everyone says they want a “slow build” in dating… right up until chemistry hits and judgement leaves the building.
In this off-the-cuff episode, we...
