Best Brian Gorman Podcasts (2025)

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Coming Out, Family, and Community: Brian Bond of PFLAG National on National Coming Out Day 45:05

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4d ago45:05

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In 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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Pleasure Meets Protection: The Power of Talking Condoms – Milla Impola 37:27

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Talking 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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140. Getting to Impact 25:04

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In this episode, Tim Beattie, Founder and CEO of Stellafie, and host Brian Gorman dig into one of today’s more significant leadership challenges: what we measure isn’t always what matters. Productivity metrics like output and velocity don’t equate to impact. Together they explore how leaders can shift focus toward meaningful outcomes, foster psycho…

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GUS GORDON for INTO THE BEWILDERNESS 49:21

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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…

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From Law School to Dance Stage: David Rousseve on Love, Loss, and Bold Artistic Journeys 38:08

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In 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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139. (Artificial) Intelligence. Wisdom. Ethics. The Future of Work. 21:30

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We are facing an existential choice. Follow the path of allowing artificial intelligence to become more and more dominant in the workplace and our lives. Or bring the wisdom of people to the application of AI. On this episode, Social entrepreneur, author, and activist Shmuly Yanklowitz joins host Brian Gorman to discuss the path forward based on Br…

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JAMES ROBINSON for WELCOME TO THE MAYNARD 1:39:57

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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…

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Writing LGBTQ+ Truths in Turbulent Times – John Casey 34:16

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About 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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138: Raising Founders 20:15

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Carl Gray III, founder of Raising Founders, shares how he’s building an “AAU for entrepreneurship” to empower young people, ages 12–20, to start businesses. He tells the story of Taylor, who turned a Raising Founders project into a thriving baking venture, trained at the American Culinary Institute, and is now interning in France. In this conversat…

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NICK BERTOZZI for KARMOPOLIS 1:26:01

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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…

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How Gay Men Can Get Their Financial Health On Track – Brian Thompson 46:28

29d ago46:28

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Gay 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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Discovering The Power of Rituals & Spirituality In Our 40 Plus Gay Lives – Bill Hulseman 46:51

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In 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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137. Suck Less. Do Better. 24:39

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Nate Green isn’t shy about sharing his stories. His successes, his failures, his opportunities, and his challenges all serve to inform Nate’s path forward. The author of Suck Less, Do Better: The End of Excuses and the Rise of the Unstoppable You, Nate joins host Brian Gorman to share some of the key lessons he has learned on his journey including …

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Gay Mens Guide To Working the Room Without Working Too Hard – with Rob Giardinelli 37:48

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In 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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136: Leadership and Love in the Same Sentence 28:26

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This episode begins with a few words from his website. “Mark loves leaders who love leaders.” Host Brian Gorman invitation to Mark L. Vincent, Executive Advisor at Teall Vincent Enterprises, to explain this statement leads into a deep exploration of transformational leadership and the importance of developing strong, ethical leadership benches whil…

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Poetry, Prostate Cancer, and Preserving Queer Legacy – A Conversation with Mickie Kennedy 33:28

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In this deeply moving episode, Rick sits down with poet and cancer survivor Mickie Kennedy to explore how poetry became a tool for healing after prostate and colon cancer. Together, they unpack the power of storytelling, the challenges of queer survival during the AIDS crisis, and the urgency of preserving LGBTQ+ histories. From laughter about fidu…

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135: The Wisdom of Ignorance 24:48

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135: The Wisdom of Ignorance: In this time of unprecedented change, we crave for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), human or AI, that can give us the answers. Alan Gregerman posits that this is the wrong path to the solution, and that ignorance is the wiser path forward. Alan, author of The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can Be the Key to Innovat…

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Illuminating Light - Jess Wade, Russell Foster and Bridget Christie 42:23

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What is light? How has it shaped our understanding of the universe, our biology, and even our culture?In this illuminating episode Brian Cox and Robin Ince shine a spotlight on the fascinating science and history of light. From sun and circadian rhythms to the dazzling complexity of quantum, they explore how humans have understood and been influenc…

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A Story of Queer Family, Reinvention & Radical Love – Brian and Brandon Gorman 37:50

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What do you get when a 63-year-old gay man becomes the adoptive father of a homeless 21-year-old gay teen? You get a story that redefines family, masculinity, and what it means to show the hell up for someone. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Gorman—maverick coach, neuroscience nerd, and proud single dad—to talk about the unexpected journey t…

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134: Leadership in the Trades 20:11

2M ago20:11

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Looking for differences somehow makes it easier. From this perspective, leading in white collar organizations must be different than leading blue collar workers. But it's not. In this episode of Qonversations, Traci Austin, Chief Talent Officer of Elevated Talent Consulting, joins host Brian Gorman to share the lessons that she has learned over dec…

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Moths v Butterflies - Katy Brand, Jane Hill and Chris Jiggins 42:08

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What really separates a moth from a butterfly? Is it just a matter of day and night, or is there more to this fluttering feud than meets the eye?Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince flap into the fabulous world of Lepidoptera with Professor Jane Hill, Professor Chris Jiggins, and comedian Katy Brand. Together, they chase colourful wings through scien…

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Why Gay Men Struggle with “No”: Rejection, Control & the Path Back to Embodiment – JoJo Bear 57:03

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Why is hearing “no” so hard for gay men? Why does rejection cut so deep—and why do we sometimes choose control over connection? In this powerful and revealing episode, somatic guide and sacred intimate JoJo Bear joins us to explore how gay men navigate fear of rejection, touch deprivation, aging, and the need for control in a world that taught us w…

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133: What Got You Here... 26:35

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Long ago, Albert Einstein said, “The thinking that got us to where we are is not the thinking that will get us to where we want to be.” Today, that is truer than ever. While his focus is on “scaling businesses and scaling leaders,” the lessons that Loic Potjes shares in this episode are true for any leader looking to take their organization to a di…

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TOBIAS AESCHBACHER for IN THE END WE ALL DIE 1:11:40

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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…

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Technofossils - Sarah Gabbott, Mark Miodownik and Aurie Styla 42:26

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince dig deep into the strata of an imagined human history to unearth the curious concept of technofossils. Joined by paleobiologist Sarah Gabbott, material scientist Mark Miodownik and comedian and tech enthusiast Aurie Styla the panel unearth how the everyday objects that we throw away today compare to fossils of the past. Tog…

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Party of 3: Love, Lust, and Throuple Realness with Christopher Rice – C. Travis Rice 39:04

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Author Christopher Rice (aka C. Travis Rice) talks about his newest steamy romance Party of 3—and the real-life complexities behind the fantasy. From open relationships to throuples, they dive deep into poly dynamics, personal authenticity, post-sex separation cues, and why queer relationships don’t need to fit straight molds. Whether you’re monoga…

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132: Leadership That Wins 31:14

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Leadership that wins is leadership that recognizes, builds relationships with, and values others. While You Win Again, Jack: The Story of a Man Who Stopped Needing to Win, and Finally Did is fiction, it is rich with lessons learned by author Scott DeLong. This is not a book to be read so much as a book to be reflected on. In this episode, Scott joi…

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The Mighty Spud - Sandy Knapp, Glenn Bryan and Susan Calman 42:43

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox get out the ketchup and peel back the layers of one of the most versatile and beloved foods - potatoes. From the science of starch to the surprising role potatoes have played in history, we’re digging deep to uncover the truth behind the mighty spud.Chipping into the conversation are botanist Sandy Knapp, geneticist Glenn B…

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Rope, Ritual & Erotic Expression In A Chaotic world: A Conversation with Court Vox 44:45

3M ago44:45

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In this powerful and vulnerable episode I sit down with somatic sex educator and retreat leader Court Vox for an unfiltered conversation on reclaiming erotic truth, surrender, and personal power—especially as gay men navigating a heavy, noisy world. We dive into: Why rope work is more than kink—it’s about presence, trust, and release How global unr…

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131: Perseverance and Grit with Ziah Miller 16:55

3M ago16:55

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On Qonversations, we always try to connect our listeners with our guests. After all, conversations don’t happen between a book and the host or a leader and the host; they happen between two people. That said, most of the time the focus of the conversation is not on the guest, but on the topic. On this episode, we turn our attention totally to our g…

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How to Build the Perfect Athlete - Helen Glover, Hugh Dennis, Steve Haake and Emma Ross 42:22

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince are limbering up for a high-performance episode all about what it takes to build the perfect athlete.Joining them on the track are physiologist Dr Emma Ross, sports engineer Professor Steve Haake, Olympic rowing legend Helen Glover, and comedian Hugh Dennis - who’s getting into gear and reliving his cycling adventures in th…

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Coming Out Later in Life: The Power, The Pain, and The Freedom – Mark Dembo 37:57

3M ago37:57

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What happens when two grown men finally stop pretending and start living as their fully authentic selves? In this powerful episode, Rick Clemons sits down with Mark Dembo to talk about coming out later in life, the messy beauty of self-discovery, and the liberating (and terrifying) freedom that comes with being unapologetically you. They cover: Gui…

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130: Developing Servant Leaders at Scale 28:06

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Max Klau, the guest for Qonversations Episode 35, returns to discuss his soon to be published book, Developing Servant Leaders at Scale: How To Do It and Why It Matters. Through his coaching, writing, and speaking, host Brian Gorman often makes the point that one of the responsibilities of leaders is to develop other leaders. Max has spent decades …

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Should We Settle in Space? - Tim Peake, Kelly Weinersmith and Alan Davies 42:46

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince blast off into a cosmic controversy as they ask, should humanity become an interplanetary species? At Harwell Campus, a space science innovation hub, they’re joined by astronaut Tim Peake, biologist and Royal Society prize winning author Kelly Weinersmith, and comedian Alan Davies to explore the science, ethics, and challen…