Science Friction's latest season is: Artificial Evolution. In 1996, Dolly the Sheep became the first ever cloned animal. Nearly 30 years later, genetic technology has reshaped the world around us. What exactly has happened, where are we headed, and are we OK about it? In this series, environment reporter Peter de Kruijff tells the surprising stories of genetic engineering. Meet the scientists changing the food we eat and creating animals with organs we can use. Hear about the criminal conspi ...
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Minoritea Report is a weekly Black Queer Podcast where representation and visibility are key! Join Yo Aunteas, Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell as they spill tea about the Black LGBTQIA+ experience, relationships, Beyonce, politics, and pop culture! Come join the Communitea! So, get your cups ready and find out what's brewing today!
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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.
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October 11th is "Coming Into Queerness" day, otherwise known as "National Coming Out" day, and CSU's Pride Resource Center is celebrating by coupling with KCSU's podcast department. DJ EJ, host of "Slouch Couch" Tuesdays 9-11am, interviews mentors and other people involved at the PRC about their experiences being a part of the LGBTQ+ community and what their identity means to them.
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Welcome to the only podcast exploring the messiness, awesomeness, of masculinity of being a gay man over 40. Each episode is about sparking idea, addressing challenges, and diving deep into what it looks like to be a vulnerable gay guy. We talk about the stuff us gay guys have a hard time talking about, man-to-man: masculinity, sex, careers, our bodies, parenting, sexuality, failures, success, and aging, relationships, coming out - nothing is off limits. 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk is the reva ...
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A queer lit podcast. Come meet Joe and Becki as they discuss all things LGBTQ+ books! From literature to young adult they're talking, laughing, and sniffling their way through their favorite queer reads.
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Everyone comes out in their own way, in their own time. Innies + Outies brings you fascinating stories from diverse LGBTQIA+ Australians about coming out or staying in. From people struggling for acceptance to embracing their true selves — each story is packed with life lessons for queer Australians and the people who love them. Exploring a range of topics like coming out in high school, queer comedians who turn their trauma into jokes, and LGBTQIA+ folks who choose not to come out — Innies  ...
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It's so easy to fall into comparisonitis as an entrepreneur… and in Karly's life long journey through entrepreneurship she has come to understand that, regardless of your level of success, fame or fortune, we all suffer from the same stories of fear, struggle and failure at times. The aim of this podcast is to eliminate the separation between ourselves and success. To know that it's possible and a reality for all of us. And to lower the guru guard and see what really lies underneath. Guests  ...
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For curious, open-hearted humans who want to live courageously and creatively. For the folks who want to know themselves deeply and do their own thing boldly. For the souls who want to burn shit down one day and go gently the next. This is for you. ❁ I’m Sarah Harney, an entrepreneur, creative business consultant and audio producer. I offer coaching, consulting and publishing services that support small business owners, like you, to create and build with curiosity, courage and self-kindness. ...
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Hosts Isaac Butler, Ronald Young Jr., and June Thomas interview creative people about how they write, compose, paint, and more.
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AYA: Are Titles Important?, I's (Jerrell) Married Now!, Posting My DL Trend
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1:15:09Auntea Jerrell is officially a married man! Get your cups ready as he shares all the details from his wedding—the pre-ceremony nerves, the intimate celebration, and the hilarious moment his new husband immediately started calling him "husband" 87 times in a row. Jerrell also shares the two major reasons they decided to tie the knot now (hint: one i…
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Creativity, Authenticity & Aging: A Halloween Conversation with Author Ricky Baxter
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38:58In this Halloween episode of 40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk., host Rick Clemons sits down with UK-based author and creative professional Ricky Baxter to explore what it means to keep your creativity alive as a gay man over 40. They dive deep into the pressures LGBTQ+ men face to “fit in,” the fear of criticism that often silences creative expression, a…
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Three of our favorite scary stories from Halloween specials of our past. 🎤Radio Story: The Thing by Thomas McKean When Thomas was a kid, he and a friend saw a shadowy oblong shape following them on a beach. Years later, he feels chained to his bed in the middle of the night when the same figure, then two more hover over him. keywords: Paranormal en…
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Our 17th annual Halloween special with scary true stories about ghosts, corpses and mortal danger. 🎤Radio Story: Do You Know My Name? by Robert Oakes Robert leads ghost tours, but unlike his father, he’s unsure he’s a believer. After his father dies, Robert’s tour of a haunted house is visited by paranormal investigators, who have him ask a questio…
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Agenda PAC's Election Plan, Brian Sims Curiositea Part 2, Brandy... Where You Going, Girl?!
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1:31:42If this episode is appearing twice, it's because the Spotify feed was acting up. Apologies and hey... you get to hear Brian Sims, twice! - Yo Aunteas! Yo Aunteas are joined once again by Brian Sims — activist, former Pennsylvania State Representative, and CEO of Agenda PAC. Brian breaks down how Agenda PAC is using AI to identify and defeat the mos…
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From Stonewall to Florida: Drag, Activism, and Keeping Pride Alive in Troubled Times – Eric Swanson
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43:07In this powerful episode, Eric Swanson activist, performer, and drag entertainer - aka Miss Bouvier - joins me to talk about what it really means to keep Pride alive when the world feels divided. From Florida’s political battlegrounds to global stages in Amsterdam, Eric opens up about using performance as protest, the legacy of Stonewall, and why L…
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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in August of 2013, when Mather Zickel, Jen Curran, Joel Kim Booster and Julie Threlkeld told stories of times they crossed over the edge. 🎤Live Story: Waiting for the Man by Joel Kim Booster Joel would love to find a kinky Dom to write "Bitch" around his asshole. One night, he plays with a…
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Hannah Sussman and Swapna Deshpande tell stories about coming to terms with mortality. 🎤Anecdote: Another Conversation with my Dead Mother by Hannah Sussman Hannah reflects on her relationship with her deceased mother—waking from a dream, looking in the mirror and eventually coming to peace with her own aging. keywords: mother daughter relationship…
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Death Becomes Her's TAUREAN EVERETT!, Curiositea: Broadway Fans, OUR 350th EPISODE!
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1:36:18Get your cups ready, Communitea! For our monumental 350th episode, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Broadway star, Taurean Everett! Taurean opens up about his journey from a sports-driven family in Wichita, Kansas to the bright lights of Broadway, starring in the 10-time Tony-nominated smash hit musical, 'Death Becomes …
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SORRY COMMUNITEA. Somehow, last week's episode got uploaded again. The REAL episode 350 is available now. thanks, Yo AunteasBy Kerel, Dawon, Jerrell, Taurean Everett
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Playfulness, Possibility, and Queer Joy After 40 – Cas Holman
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37:31In this episode of 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk, Rick sits down with author Cas Holman - author, creative designer, and playful instigator, to explore the power of playfulness in adult life—and why it matters more than ever for gay men over 40. From family life to queerness to creativity, Cas shares insights from their new book and personal journey, …
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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in August of 2013, when Brad McMurran, Alicia Camden, and Sean Devereux told stories at the Norfolk Comedy Festival. 🎤Live Story: The Color Purple by Brad McMurran Brad’s first sexual experience goes wrong when an allergic reaction to spermicidal condoms sends him to the ER, where his moth…
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Mishelle tells Taj her story of a lifetime lived with an abusive mother in an environment of relentless lies, instability and unspeakable violence. Check out all of our Conversation Stories! 🎙️Conversation Story: The Lies that Bind by Mishelle Roberts (Content Note: child abuse, child murder) Mishelle tells Taj about growing up in the shadow of hos…
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Candiace Dillard Bassett (Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac) and Michael Arceneaux (New York Times best-selling author and culture critic) have thoughts…and on Undomesticated, they’re sharing all of them. Think of it like the group chat you wish you were in - brutally honest, funny, smart, and gloriously unfiltered. From viral TikTok drama to the …
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Gay Bowl: Tibas & Fractures, Raids in Chicago, AYA: Posing Nude
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1:02:02Jerrell limps back from Gay Bowl San Diego with more than just a trophy story (two tibia fractures, chile 😩). Dawon recounts a New York night that turned into a couture-meets-Eagle moment, and Kerel celebrates six years of marriage and preps for OutFest weekend in Philly. Then the Aunteas get real about Project 2025, voter fatigue, and how marginal…
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Coming Out, Family, and Community: Brian Bond of PFLAG National on National Coming Out Day
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45:05In this powerful National Coming Out Day episode, Rick Clemons sits down with Brian Bond, CEO of PFLAG National, to talk about the organization’s 52-year mission of supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. From the history of PFLAG to personal coming out stories and the creation of affirming spaces across America, Brian shares how the move…
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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in 2013, when the RISK! live show came to Norfolk, Virginia. 🎤Live Story: The Squatter by Billy Raim Billy is afraid to poop in public until he decides to let go of of that fear, as it was ruining a trip with friends to China, with disastrous consequences. keywords: Poop, Fear, China, Cult…
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On the 16th anniversary of the podcast, Jill Karliner and Kevin Allison share stories from their own sixteeny days. 🎙️Radio Story: Save a Prayer for Jill by Jill Karliner When she was sixteen, Jill went to a Duran Duran concert in an attempt to fit in with her friend group and got so inside her own head about not enjoying it, she panicked. keywords…
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Andrea Dunlop tells Kevin about the time her sister was investigated for Munchausen syndrome by proxy child abuse and how this set her off on a long path towards advocacy, outreach and the pursuit of justice, through her podcast Nobody Should Believe Me. This episode is guest-hosted by Taj Easton. You can also watch it on YouTube! Check out all of …
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In 2018, a Chinese scientist made an announcement that shocked the world — and landed him years in prison. In a special episode of Artificial Evolution, Health Report reporter Shelby Traynor traces the story of He Jiankui, the researcher who helped to produce genetically edited babies. His actions invited condemnation from scientists worldwide and …
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Bad Bunny Super Bowl, Mariah & Doja on Shuffle, Cardi vs. Nicki
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1:17:42This week, the Yo Aunteas—Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell—are diving deep into the biggest music releases and controversies brewing in pop culture. The entire music world is talking, and we're breaking it all down. In this episode, we're spilling the tea on: Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj: The beef is back on! We dissect the lyrics from Cardi's new album that a…
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Pleasure Meets Protection: The Power of Talking Condoms – Milla Impola
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37:27Talking about condoms shouldn’t feel awkward—it should feel empowering. In this episode, I sit down with Milla Impola, a sexual health educator and advocate with ONE® Condoms, to explore how pleasure, safety, and confidence all go hand-in-hand. From the FDA approval of condoms for anal sex to the innovation of over 50 custom-fit sizes, Milla is bre…
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Scott Whitney revisits his story from 2013 about losing his faith called “Revelations” with Kevin. He has many new insights twelve years later. You can also watch this episode on YouTube! 🎤Radio Story: Revelations by Scott Whitney (Content note: cults, suicide ideation) A Jehovah’s Witness struggling with his faith, Scott knocks on the door of a tr…
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Dr Jane Goodall, a pioneer of ground-breaking chimpanzee field research, has died at the age of 91. Her early work, published in 1963, transformed our understanding of the social and emotional lives of chimpanzees and encouraged a wave of study into primate behaviour. She later established the Jane Goodall Institute, now one of the world's largest …
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Our 33rd compilation of some of our favorite recent stories shared on the RISK! podcast, guest-host by Cyndi Freeman. 🎤Live Story: Hope Under the Sky (excerpt) by LP Nguyen In 1975, the North won Vietnam’s civil war, and LP's dad, high ranking in the Southern Army, was imprisoned. The children lost everything, hunted for food, swam to school, and a…
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Talk That Ish Jimmy Kimmel, Sweetface Killah, Kamala Harris '107 Days'
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1:22:05Yo Aunteas are all back together, and Dawon is spilling all the tea on his trip to the South of France and Spain, including the story behind that photo that sent the Communitea into a frenzy! From hiking mountains in the wrong shoes to a master class in eating live oysters , he's sharing the details of his adventures outside the comfort zone. Then,…
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From Law School to Dance Stage: David Rousseve on Love, Loss, and Bold Artistic Journeys
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38:08In this episode, choreographer and dancer David Rousseve joins Rick to share his inspiring journey—from Princeton to law school to the dance stage. David opens up about the recent loss of his husband, his bold leap into the arts, and his upcoming performances in Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Together, they explore themes of love, aging, resilience, a…
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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in July of 2013, when Kevin Boggs, Stephanie Garibaldi, R. Levin and Amy Saidman told stories at the first RISK! live show in Washington, DC in association with SpeakeasyDC. 🎤Live Story: Standing Up by Kevin Boggs Working as a waiter at an upscale Washington DC restaurant, Kevin gets into …
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04 | Artificial Evolution: Pig Parts for People?
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26:08Timothy Andrews has lived with a pig kidney in his body for eight months. That makes him a record breaker — living longer with a gene-edited pig kidney than anyone else in the world so far. In the final episode of Artificial Evolution, he tells us about his journey, his hopes for making it a year with the transplant, and the challenges he's faced a…
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Scott McMahon tells Dawn Fraser from the RISK! podcast his story “Midnight in Manila,” about the time he was pulled into a nightmare of corruption, false rape charges, and five years in a Philippine jail. Check out all of our Conversation Stories! 🎙️Conversation Story: Midnight in Manila by Scott McMahon Scott McMahon tells Dawn Fraser from the RIS…
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Lesbian Sugar Mamas, Is Cardi B The Drama?, Charlie Kirk
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1:12:17This week on Minoritea Report, Yo Aunteas are joined by Shana from Bad Queers! We dig into the fallout of Charlie Kirk's death, the weaponization of God in politics, and how media erases Black pain while centering white fragility. Shana brings wisdom on navigating the "growth vs. gap" mindset—reminding us how hard it can be for high-achieving Black…
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Introducing Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright
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2:57Simpsons fans —THE VAULT IS OPEN! I’m Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson for 35+ years, and I’m finally taking you inside Springfield. Simpsons Declassified is your all-access pass to the world’s most iconic, animated series. Each week, we crack open wild predictions, eerie coincidences and fan conspiracies and stories from 36 seasons (tha…
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Writing LGBTQ+ Truths in Turbulent Times – John Casey
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34:16About John John Casey is senior editor of The Advocate, writing columns about political, societal, and topical issues with leading newsmakers of the day. The columns include interviews with Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, Colman Domingo, Jennifer Coolidge, Kelly Ripa and Mark Counselos, Jamie Lee Curtis, Shirley MacLaine, Neil Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGener…
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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in July of 2013, when Cameron Esposito, Kris Grey and Kevin Allison shared radically different stories of LGBT life in the early 2010’s. 🎤Live Story: All the Rage by Kevin Allison A man living in Kevin's neighborhood started screaming, "Faggot!" at Kevin whenever he was in eyeshot. Then on…
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03 | Artificial Evolution: Yuck or Yum? Gene-Edited Meat
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27:02Gene-edited fish are on the market in Japan, and similar foods could soon be on Australian shelves. But will we want to eat them, how affordable will they be, and what do they even taste like? On this episode of Artificial Evolution, Pete looks at the future of gene editing for consumption, what's on the menu, and whether it’s a sustainable way to …
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Kevin Allison, Rachel Frost and Luke Oyler share stories about being wasteful. Live Story: The Pickles Pickle by Kevin Allison Kevin flushes a jar of pickles down his brother's toilet while making his first student film in college and causes a plumbing issue, which becomes a story the Allison family retells for years to come. keywords: Pickle jar, …
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Tuned into Myles David, US Open Hot Takes, Benito (Bad Bunny) in Puerto Rico
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1:19:12US Open 2025 is in the books, and we're joined by Myles David — Sports Illustrated contributor and host of Tuned Into Tennis Podcast— for a sharp, funny, and deeply informed wrap-up. Yo Aunteas Kerel, Dawon & Jerrell dig into Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka's momentum, Taylor Townsend's mindset and media moment, and whether the men's hype cycles (Alcara…
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How Gay Men Can Get Their Financial Health On Track – Brian Thompson
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46:28Gay men often live for the fun of today but forget to plan for tomorrow. Enter Brian Thompson, queer financial advisor and founder of Brian Thompson Financial LLC. With a background as a tax attorney and host of the Mission Driven Business podcast, Brian helps LGBTQ+ and mission-driven entrepreneurs build profitable businesses rooted in purpose. I …
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Tori Weston revisits her story about surviving childhood sexual abuse from 2014 called “The Power” with Kevin Allison. Tori has many new insights eleven years later. You can also watch this episode on YouTube! 🎤Radio Story: The Power by Tori Weston (Content note: child sexual abuse, suicidal ideation) At 12, going on 13, Tori was raped by her stepf…
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02 | Artificial Evolution: Genetically Modified Marsupials
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26:06Earlier this year, a US biotech company claimed it had brought back a long-extinct species - the dire wolf, which roamed ancient America thousands of years ago. And the same editing technology that remade dire wolves could also be used to stop Australian species from going extinct. In episode two of Artificial Evolution, Pete heads to the labs that…
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Chelsea Dalsey tells Kevin Allison about her journey with addiction and the process of truly coming to terms with her experience. Check out all of our Conversation Stories! 🎙️Conversation Story: Post Mortem by Chelsea Dalsey While working on cadavers in med school, Chelsea desperately hides her addiction to heroin and cocaine. Now, decades later, s…
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He Got Them C Cups, Netflix's Jussie Doc, Cardi B's Trial
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1:14:53He's been here since the beginning of Minoritea Report, Jussie Jussie Jussie! Jussie Smollett's new Netflix documentary, Cardi B's courtroom chaos, and a spicy US Open (Taylor Townsend vs. Ostapenko, Naomi & Coco) — plus Jerrell's Traitors casting tea and an Ask Yo Aunteas on poly dating. Come for the pop-culture receipts, stay for the Black LGBTQI…
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Discovering The Power of Rituals & Spirituality In Our 40 Plus Gay Lives – Bill Hulseman
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46:51In today's episode, Rick Clemons interviews author Bill Hulseman about his new book Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass. Bill opens up about growing up Catholic, embracing his queer identity, and discovering the transformative role of ritual in weddings, community, and personal healing. From his own wedding ceremony to his upcoming proj…
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A compilation of some of the best school related stories from the podcast. 🎤Live Story: Taking A Long Time by Angie Chatman At age 8 Angie is in 2nd grade. A policeman visits and when he asks for a volunteer he hand shoots up. He handcuffs her in front of the classroom and refuses to let her go until she says "please." The fright causes her to pee,…
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01 | Artificial Evolution: Cloning Goes Mainstream
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26:08Last year, 81-year-old rancher Arthur 'Jack' Schubarth was sentenced to six months in prison. His crime? An elaborate, multi-country conspiracy to smuggle in the tissue of a rare big horn sheep — clone it — and sell the offspring to hunters. But how did we get to the point where such a scheme could be run out of an elderly rancher's backyard? In ep…
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Bill, Brad, and Dominic recall the strange circumstances surrounding their broken or missing digits, with guest host John LaSala. 🎤Live Story: Just the Tip by Bill Worley Bill reveals how he lost the tip of his finger—knife fights, dive bars, a guy losing an eye—before revealing something even stranger: the truth. keywords: funny injury story, unre…
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Lil Nas X...Girl, GAP & KATSEYE...Girlll, Venus at the US Open, GIRL!
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1:05:51Yo Aunteas are back—and the tea is piping. This week we unpack Lil Nas X's late-night headlines, why GAP x KATSEYE just set the bar for brand culture, and Venus Williams' emotional US Open return. We also talk Serena Williams' GLP-1 transparency, Serena introducing Maria Sharapova at the Tennis Hall of Fame, and Snoop's comments about LGBTQ+ storie…
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Gay Mens Guide To Working the Room Without Working Too Hard – with Rob Giardinelli
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37:48In this episode I’m joined by keynote speaker and workshop leader Rob Giardinelli to unpack the real reason so many of us as gay men fumble in rooms (not back rooms) full of people, and how to flip that script without turning into someone you’re not. Whether it’s a networking mixer, a conference, or that awkward social gay happy hour—you’ll walk aw…
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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in July of 2013, when Trevor Noah and Robin Gelfenbien shared about scars they've healed from. 🎤Live Story: Vargas by Robin Gelfenbien In college, Robin is bullied by a whole pack of frat brothers who call her "Vargas," after a character in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. In the end, she get…
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