Best Zach Randles Friedman Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 108: October 28, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 11:24

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NYC mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani honors trans icon Sylvia Rivera. U.S. Virgin Islands make history recognizing Transgender and Intersex people. King Charles III unveils national memorial for LGBTQ+ service members. Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people reach record highs in the U.S. Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler eyed for Miami Vice reboot. Tre…

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Episode 107: October 26, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 9:17

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Queer Ally Unseats Anti-LGBTQ+ Mayor in Alaska Hailey Bieber Delivers Powerful Message on Gender Identity White House Website Targets Democrats Amid Scandal Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls for Netflix Boycott Over Strawberry Shortcake Fake LGBTQ+ News Floods Facebook Supreme Court May Hear Kim Davis Case Threatening Marriage Equality Maine Senate Cand…

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Episode 106: October 25, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 11:49

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Kim Davis case heads to U.S. Supreme Court Church of England priests defy ban on same-sex blessings Minnesota Supreme Court backs trans weightlifter JayCee Cooper Cuomo’s old homophobic slogan resurfaces in NYC mayoral race Canada’s Drag Race introduces drag king competitor Kit Connor joins new Andrew Haigh drama A Long Winter Chappell Roan launche…

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Episode 109: Paul Rushworth-Brown: Outback Odyssey and the Art of Storytelling 30:58

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Join Zach Randles-Friedman and award-nominated author Paul Rushworth-Brown for an engaging conversation about storytelling and his acclaimed novel, Outback Odyssey—a story hailed as 'Australia’s To Kill a Mockingbird.' Set against the rugged beauty of the outback, this narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complex relationship b…

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Episode 105: October 23, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 10:03

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Janelle Monáe says she time-traveled to see David Bowie perform. Manchester Pride enters voluntary liquidation amid financial strain. Ace Awareness Week celebrates visibility and understanding. “Beers with Queers” event targeted by hate group in Ontario. Joe Rogan calls Marjorie Taylor Greene “to the left” of Hillary Clinton. Netflix’s BOOTS double…

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Episode 104: October 22, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 9:53

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West Hollywood Drug Bust in Rainbow District (NBC Los Angeles) Ohio Pastor Who Opposed LGBTQ Books Charged with Child Rape (The Enquirer) Americans Leaving Religion Over LGBTQ Hostility California Adds Trevor Project Hotline to Student IDs (The Trevor Project) Colman Domingo Joins Wicked: For Good Manchester Clinic Offers Rowling Tattoo Removal for…

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Episode 108: Healing Through Energy, Art & Love: Transforming Grief with Britt Michaelian 1:03:30

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Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Britt Michaelian, creator of Healing House, where she turns loss into purpose through her experiences with art, energy, and love. Britt shares her profound insights gained from her mother’s and sister’s cancer journeys, which led her to embrace Reiki and quantum healing. These modalities have not …

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Episode 107: The Business of Modern Protest: Inside Crowds on Demand - Adam Swart 51:52

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In this eye-opening episode of Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay, Zach Randles-Friedman sits down with Adam Swart, founder and CEO of Crowds On Demand, to explore the intriguing business of modern protest and advocacy. Adam unveils how his firm organizes protests, advocacy events, and publicity stunts for various causes, revealing the complexi…

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Episode 103: October 19, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 8:55

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Trump Commutes Sentence of George Santos in Federal Fraud Case High Court Rules in Favour of Trans Man Seeking Gender Recognition Pentagon Slams Netflix Over Queer Marine Series New Study Finds LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Decline Linked to Hostile Legislation Church of Norway Apologizes to LGBTQ+ Community for Past Discrimination Virginia GOP Candid…

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Episode 102: October 18, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 9:31

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Variety / The Advocate — Tami Roman faces backlash for comments about daughter’s girlfriend ESPN / The Trevor Project — NFL and Carl Nassib donate $100K for LGBTQ+ youth NBC News — World Gay Rodeo Finals celebrates 50 years Gay City News — Brooklyn police hunt suspect in anti-LGBTQ+ chair attack The News-Review / OPB — Oregon students walk out over…

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Episode 106: Inside STARGATE: Angela Ford on Remote Viewing, Hostage Cases & What’s Beyond 1:19:04

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Angela Ford—one of America’s most recognized psychic investigators—was part of the U.S. government’s top-secret STARGATE remote viewing program. From tracking fugitives and hostages to influencing real intelligence operations, her story bridges science, spirituality, and national security. Previously featured on The Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown and The…

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Episode 101: October 17, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 9:31

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ACLU / Reuters — Judge expands injunction blocking Trump passport ban GQ — Jonathan Bailey steps back to focus on The Shameless Fund The Guardian — JD Vance defends offensive GOP chat leaks The Advocate — Trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy dies at 78 LGBTQ Nation — Zohran Mamdani honors Sylvia Rivera in campaign Türkiye Today — Turkey proposes…

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Episode 105: From Out Magazine to Disney: Harker Jones on Queer Storytelling, Screenwriting, and Survival in Hollywood 31:41

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Writer–editor Harker Jones joins Zach Randles-Friedman to unpack a creative journey from small-town Michigan to LA: managing editor roles at Out, The Advocate, and HIV Plus; 7–8 years copyediting Disney’s D23 Magazine; and a portfolio spanning novels, shorts, and screenplays with 60+ festival selections. We dive into his thriller Never Have I Ever …

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Episode 100: October 14, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 11:14

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Wild Atlantic EuroPride Coming to Ireland in 2028 Federal Judge Blocks Florida’s Book Ban Law Two Women Fined for Transphobic Rumor About Brigitte Macron Homophobic Attack Reported in Midtown Manhattan Foster Parents Lose License Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy “And Tango Makes Three” Lawsuit Challenges Book Ban ICE Responds to Chappell Roan’s Onstage Prot…

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Episode 99: October 13, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 10:07

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Bad Bunny announced as 2026 Super Bowl headliner, continuing his fearless LGBTQ+ allyship. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders removal of Pride and BLM art from streets statewide. Finnish study explores why lesbian couples divorce at higher rates than gay and straight peers. Defiance meets faith: Wake Forest Pride Fest unites a Baptist town amid growing …

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Episode 98: October 12, 2025 LGBTQ+ News 12:56

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Canadian Throuple Fights for Legal Parental Recognition National Coming Out Day Celebrated Worldwide Wyoming Library Director Wins $700K in Censorship Case Bad Bunny Named 2026 Super Bowl Headliner Hollywood Mourns Icon Diane Keaton Anti-DEI Provisions Spark Tension in U.S. Senate Miss Major Returns Home for Hospice Care Virginia Lieutenant Governo…

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Episode 97: October 11, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 7:25

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Paxton launches “leftist violence” probe with no evidence Texas man’s Henry Cavill doll stuns the internet Heather Dubrow donates $50K to The Trevor Project RFK Jr. spreads new autism conspiracy North Dakota court upholds trans youth care ban Chicago alderwoman detained by ICE 96% of LGBTQ+ adults have come out Morehouse Dean suggests King James ma…

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Episode 104: Reclaiming Freedom: Jonghee Celeste Quispe's Journey from the Moonies 50:04

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What does childhood look like inside a high-control religious group? In this episode, we join actor and educator Jonghee Celeste Quispe as she reveals her upbringing in the Unification Church—better known as the 'Moonies.' She describes the intense 5:30 a.m. worship rituals, the bans on dating, and the pressure of accepting an arranged 'match,' whi…

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Episode 96: October 10, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 12:37

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Cleveland appoints Carey Gibbons as LGBTQ+ liaison SCOTUS weighs Colorado conversion therapy ban International Lesbian Day celebrated globally Dolly Parton reassures fans after health scare Jake Paul denounces AI deepfake hoax Netflix’s Monster sparks anti-trans backlash RuPaul leads all-star Glamazonian Express cast LGBTQ+ elder care inequities sp…

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Episode 95: October 8, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 11:27

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Bari Weiss to Lead CBS News, Sparking Controversy Justice Alito Rekindles Fears Over Gay Marriage Rights Nevada Investigator Uses Slur During Traffic Stop Khalid Turns Pain of Being Outed into Artistic Power Porsha Williams Confirms She’s Dating a Woman Netflix’s House of Guinness Spotlights Queer Love in History Skin-Cell Embryos Could Revolutioni…

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Episode 103: Celebrating Love: Alan Katz on Marriage Equality and Allyship 32:36

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My guest today is Alan Katz, a straight ally who made history by officiating some of the first same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships in Los Angeles and across California. Alan shares powerful stories about officiating weddings before and after Proposition 8, navigating pushback from the wedding industry, and even training other officiants on…

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Episode 94: October 7, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 11:07

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Episode 93: October 6, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 11:13

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Trump Admin Targets Trans Students in New University Compact Spain Expands Trans Rights and Bans Conversion Therapy Study Exposes Ongoing Harm of Conversion Therapy Liberty Counsel Renews Legal Attacks on LGBTQ+ Equality Pete Buttigieg Laughs Off “Fake Gay” Conspiracy Trans Cheerleader Justine Lindsay Eyes Miss Universe Japan Broadens Recognition f…

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Episode 92: October 5, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 13:03

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Later-in-life lesbians challenge compulsory heterosexuality Terence Stamp filmed Priscilla sequel before death Alexander Skarsgård stars in BDSM drama Pillion Dolly Parton’s LGBTQ+ message goes viral amid health concerns Rep. Sarah McBride mocks GOP over shutdown Virginia gay GOP candidate tied to Nazi porn Tumblr All the Broken Pieces documentary …

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Episode 91: October 4, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 12:00

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Hegseth calls for “warrior ethos” reset in U.S. military FBI Director fires agent over Pride flag Trump cuts LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline services Baldwin, Murkowski introduce bipartisan LGBTQ+ crisis bill 1 in 4 gay men face domestic violence, hotline urges support Apple removes ICEBlock immigrant rights app Judge blocks anti-trans NEA grant rule …

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Episode 102: Bill Hulseman—a ritual designer, former educator, and author 53:17

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In this candid conversation, guest Bill Hulseman—a ritual designer, former educator, and author of Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass—unpacks how thoughtfully designed ceremonies can reflect a couple’s identities, values, and love story without relying on the “dusty playbook.” Drawing on graduate study in ritual and years of practice, …

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Episode 90: October 3, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 10:31

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Schools under siege from 277 anti-LGBTQ bills (NBC News, ACLU) Rep. Robert Garcia presses Trump Cabinet on Epstein ties (The Hill) Pete Buttigieg urges cis LGBQ solidarity with trans people (YouTube/Andrew Callaghan) VA restricts referrals for gender-affirming care (The 19th News) Appeals court rules against anti-LGBTQ Catholic preschools (Courthou…

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Episode 89: October 2, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 9:51

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Adult performer Austin Wolf sentenced to 19 years Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters resigns to lead anti-trans group “Protect the Dolls” shirts raise $600,000 for Trans Lifeline QAnon believer kills three in North Carolina shooting Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation LGBTQ preservation groups still waiting on funds Trump threatens shutdown…

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Episode 88: October 1, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 10:17

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MAGA backlash over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show Trump shares racist, transphobic AI video of Democratic leaders Margaret Cho rips Rep. Nancy Mace for transphobia FBI may classify trans people as extremists Buttigieg calls on progressives to reclaim patriotism Rep. Ashley Hinson attacks Bisexual+ Awareness Week video Gavin Newsom trolls JD Vance with…

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Episode 101: Channeling a Novel: Tarot, Past Lives & Reinvention with Kelly O’Hern 39:46

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Author and intuitive storyteller Kelly O’Hern joins Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay to share how a health crisis, divorce, and a deck of tarot cards led her to channel an entire novel series—Arcanum. We dive into the craft and mysticism of using the Major Arcana to map past lives—from ancient Egypt to Renaissance Europe—why she fictionalized…

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Episode 87: September 30, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 11:24

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J.K. Rowling lashes out at Emma Watson over podcast remarks Grindr faces backlash for training AI with user data Wisconsin GOP candidate drops out after porn-related scandal Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s housing program closes in Ohio Durham County withdraws Pride sponsorship amid federal funding fears Nearly half of LGBTQ youth live under legal rest…

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Episode 86: September 29, 2025 10:17

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GOP amendment banning pronouns collapses after Jacobs calls it embarrassing (The Advocate) Conservatives turn Charlie Kirk into martyr “straight out of Nazi playbook” (Politico / Truth Social) Gladys Books & Wine opens as a queer bookstore-bar in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Magazine) Five men on trial in Paris for online hate against DJ Barbara Butch (Franc…

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Episode 85: September 28, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 10:08

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Crumbl Cookies Co-Founder Sawyer Hemsley Shares Love Story Director Michael Patrick King Honored by GLAAD Pete Buttigieg Fires Back at Tucker Carlson’s “Fake Gay” Claim Trans Designer Veejay Floresca Wins Project Runway Trump Admin Cuts $65 Million from Schools Over Trans Protections Court Allows Riley Gaines’ Title IX Lawsuit Against NCAA Pup Play…

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Episode 84: September 27, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 10:57

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Tampa & Fort Myers Cancel Pride Events Due to Funding Shortfalls Epstein Files Link Elon Musk, Peter Thiel & Steve Bannon to Sex Offender Trump Admin Strips “Transgender” from DHS Security Bulletins Texas Hires Anti-LGBTQ Christian Nationalist to Revise School Curriculum National Park Service’s “Fat Bear Week” Sends Gay Twitter Into Hysterics Fact …

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Episode 100: A Special Celebration with My Husband, Andrew 34:41

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We’ve officially hit triple digits! 🎉 For the 100th episode of Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay, I’m joined by a very special guest—my husband, Andrew. Together, we look back on the journey that brought us here: from the early days of launching the show to unforgettable interviews, hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, and the incredible commu…

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Episode 83: September 26, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 12:25

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President Donald Trump is already blaming trans people’s civil rights Texas Governor Signs Sweeping Anti-Trans Law Trump Effort to Silence Kimmel Boosts Ratings Supreme Court to Consider Overturning Gay Marriage Ruling Scott Bessent Slams Harris Over Buttigieg Snub Texas Board of Education Appoints Controversial Advisor Utah Students Urge Ethical M…

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Episode 99: Transforming Your Life: Live in the Present with Zac Russell 42:49

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In this episode, Zach sits down with Canadian coach Zac Russell to discuss how living in the present moment can significantly transform our lives. Russell explores why many individuals remain trapped in their past stories or anxieties about the future, and shares how simple mindfulness and awareness can help break these cycles. He also addresses is…

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Episode 82: September 24, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 11:49

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Global Homophobic Punishments Still Deadly in 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene Defends George Santos’ “Sink Water” George Takei to Chair Banned Books Week Anti-Trans Candidate’s Porn Connection Revealed Grindr Outage Sparks Humor at Charlie Kirk Memorial Anti-LGBTQ Threats at Springfield’s GLO Center Harvard Students Hold Funeral for “QuOffice” Bills Ta…

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Episode 81: September 23, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 8:54

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Harris Memoir Notes Concerns Over Trans Athletes in Sports (Politico) Missouri GOP Candidate Combines Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric with Gun Display (Missouri Independent) Two Men Sentenced in Massachusetts Transgender Hate Crime Case (Associated Press) LGBTQ Help Searches Often Lead to Hate Groups, Study Finds (Uncloseted Media) Long Beach Pride Targeted in…

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Episode 81: September 21, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 8:23

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EU Survey Finds Rising Violence Against Intersex People Hong Kong Court Recognizes Lesbian Couple’s Parental Rights 678 UK Businesses Oppose Anti-Trans Equality Guidance Madonna to Release ‘Confessions Part II’ in 2026 Demi Lovato Embraces Queer Joy on New Album Bob the Drag Queen Set for Broadway Debut Gallup Finds Record High LGBTQ Identification…

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Episode 80: September 20, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News 8:31

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Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks Bible Requirements in Schools Buttigieg Rebukes Harris Over Book Passage on 2024 Ticket Alabama Prosecutors Target Transgender Civil Rights Lawyer Supreme Court Halts Enforcement of South Carolina Bathroom Ban Vance Calls Trans Americans a ‘Domestic Terrorist Threat’ Rep. Ronny Jackson Exploits Kirk Murder to Attack Tr…

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Episode 98: LeeAnne Locken Unfiltered: Life After RHOD, Charity Receipts, and “Housewives Confidential" 40:55

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Join Zach as Real Housewives of Dallas icon LeeAnne Locken opens up in a candid and high-energy episode of Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay. In this exclusive interview, LeeAnne discusses the impact of being a reality TV star, sharing her insights on the infamous ‘villain edit’ and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. LeeAnne also re…

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Episode 79: September 18, 2025 LGBTQ+ News 18:20

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 Rainbow Parking Spaces Celebrate Pride Amid Florida Crackdown  Pam Bondi Emerges as Most Disliked Cabinet Member  Colorado Candidate Launches Anti-LGBTQ+ Rant  Ali Alexander Calls for Mass Arrests After Kirk Killing  Rep. Clay Higgins Targets Social Media Over Kirk Reactions  Trump Cheers Kimmel Suspension, Slams Late Night Hosts  Senators …

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Episode 97: History, Hope, and “F***ing Vote”: Bill Robertson Unfiltered 50:11

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In this powerful conversation, Bill Robertson shares his journey of courage and community from the heart of LGBTQ+ history during the AIDS crisis in 1984. His story is a master class in love and activism as he remembers Boston’s early Pride movement, the bar closures, ACT UP’s organizing, and the painful losses that defined a generation. Bill opens…

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Episode 78: September 16, 2025 LGBTQ+ News 8:05

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Tramell Tillman Makes Emmy History Hannah Einbinder Censored During Political Speech Alan Cumming’s Trans Pride Pin Shines on Stage Jeff Hiller Wins for ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Erin Doherty Celebrates Love Onstage JoJo Siwa Faces Queer Backlash NJ Educator Sues Over Identity Suppression Paxton Drops Lawsuit Against Doctor Queer Youth at Risk Politicia…

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Episode 77: September 14, 2026 LGBTQ+ News 12:32

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Queer Resistance on the Runway Lady Liberty Reimagined as a Black Trans Woman Trans People and Mass Shootings: The Data A Parent’s Change of Heart on Trans Kids Netflix Renews Sapphic Thriller ‘The Hunting Wives’ Oregon Lawmaker Leaves GOP Over Book Bans Miles Heizer Stars in New Coming-of-Age Drama ‘BOOTS’ Donald Trump Jr. Targets Trans Community …

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Episode 96: From Dance to Design: Stacey Gonder on Fashion & Self-Expression 34:04

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In this episode of *Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay*, join host Zach Randles-Friedman as he welcomes Stacey Gonder, a professional dancer turned fashion designer and creative coach, whose journey is as bold and vibrant as her custom creations. Stacey shares her remarkable transition from growing up on a farm to becoming a celebrated costume …

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Episode 76: September 12, 2025 LGBTQ+ News 14:52

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Charlie Kirk Shot and Killed in Utah LGBTQ+ Acceptance Has Grown Dramatically Rep. Nancy Mace’s House Floor Meltdown Hong Kong Rejects Limited Rights for Same-Sex Couples Maryland Judge Grants Relief for Trans Passport Applicants Iowa to Pay $85,000 Over Capitol Bathroom Ban Massachusetts Judge Blocks Trump Administration Subpoena Miriam Margolyes …

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Episode 95: Outlaw Rock Vibes: A Spiritual Journey with CJ Shaman 33:10

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In this episode of Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay, Zach Randles-Friedman sits down with CJ Shaman—a singer, songwriter, and self-described rock outlaw whose unique sound blends the spirit of country roots with the energy of raw rock & roll. Discover how growing up on a ranch in Arizona surrounded by classic country music, along with influen…

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Episode 75: September 9, 2025 LGBTQ+ News 7:11

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Moroccan feminist sentenced to prison for blasphemy over LGBTQ+ rights message. Underground death doulas help queer elders die with dignity. DOJ considers trans gun ban; NRA vows to fight. London Pride chief suspended amid allegations of misuse and bullying. Court orders U.S. to restore LGBTQ+ health pages removed under Trump. Sabrina Carpenter win…