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The Dark Side of being a Gay Man: Mystery Drownings & Dating App Dangers? πŸŒŠπŸ“±πŸ” | Episode 9

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Dive into a chilling exploration of the unsolved drownings in Austin, Texas, and the looming dangers within the world of dating apps. In this captivating episode, we attempt to unearth the truth behind the mysterious drownings the police are calling "accidental" of up to 18 fit, 30-something men in Lady Bird Lake. But how does the digital age exacerbate these fears, and is there a link between these tragedies and platforms like Grindr? πŸ“² From personal, spine-tingling tales from Adam, Blaine, and Ryan of close encounters to thought-provoking discussions on social media's role, get ready for an intense caffeine hit with Coffee with Gays. β˜•πŸŒˆ

Show Notes:

0:15 - Introduction: The baffling case of "Scared Gays" πŸŒ™ and the alleged drownings in Austin's Lady Bird Lake.
2:00 - Layout of Austin and insights into Lady Bird Lake πŸ—ΊοΈ.

3:05 - Our frustrations with Austin's police response to the drownings 😑.

3:31 - A deep dive into Ford Sanders' report on Jonathan Honey and Jason John, and the pressing need for better safety measures 🚫🏊.

4:48 - Ken Waks' peculiar investigations linked to the drownings and his odd claims πŸ€”.

6:27 - Barry Schmalbach's disappearance: A nationwide problem? 🌍

7:06 - Grindr's role in the modern gay experience and potential hazards πŸ”πŸ“±.

8:30 - Blaine's call for identity verification on social platforms πŸ›‚.

8:50 - The urgent need to amend Section 230 and regulate social media πŸ“œ.

10:00 - The importance of safety in gay dating: Always inform someone about your whereabouts πŸ“.

10:23 - Delving into the horrific crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer 🚫.

12:12 - Adam's unnerving experience with Grindr encounters πŸšͺ.

13:45 - Blaine's ghosting tale from the past and a debate on dating etiquette πŸ“†πŸ’”.

16:41 - Blaine's progressive viewpoint in response to Ryan πŸ’‘.

19:00 - Adam's near encounter with a mysterious Grindr user from afar πŸ‘₯.

25:50 - Blaine's exhilarating yet alarming escapades in Montreal πŸŒƒ.

27:40 - Ryan's blackout experience in LA 🍹.

29:30 - Ryan's unexpected night with a surprising individual πŸ›οΈ.

31:30 - A shoutout to our lesbian allies 🌈❀️.

33:00 - A plea for justice: Remembering the men of Lady Bird Lake πŸ‘¨πŸŒŠ.

34:00 - Comment to win! Stand a chance to receive a "Coffee with Gays" mug β˜•πŸŽ‰

Support the show

Follow Us! The Hosts are on our linktr.ee πŸ˜‰
🌐 Visit our Linktree For All the Socials
πŸ•Ί Follow us on TikTok
πŸŽ₯ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
πŸ“Έ Follow us on Instagram
🐦 Follow us on Twitter
🍏 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
🎡 Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts
❀️ Subscribe on iHeart Radio
🌍 Check Out Our Website: https://www.coffeewithgays.com/

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1. CWG_Ep2_Enhanced_Audio_V2 (00:00:00)

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Dive into a chilling exploration of the unsolved drownings in Austin, Texas, and the looming dangers within the world of dating apps. In this captivating episode, we attempt to unearth the truth behind the mysterious drownings the police are calling "accidental" of up to 18 fit, 30-something men in Lady Bird Lake. But how does the digital age exacerbate these fears, and is there a link between these tragedies and platforms like Grindr? πŸ“² From personal, spine-tingling tales from Adam, Blaine, and Ryan of close encounters to thought-provoking discussions on social media's role, get ready for an intense caffeine hit with Coffee with Gays. β˜•πŸŒˆ

Show Notes:

0:15 - Introduction: The baffling case of "Scared Gays" πŸŒ™ and the alleged drownings in Austin's Lady Bird Lake.
2:00 - Layout of Austin and insights into Lady Bird Lake πŸ—ΊοΈ.

3:05 - Our frustrations with Austin's police response to the drownings 😑.

3:31 - A deep dive into Ford Sanders' report on Jonathan Honey and Jason John, and the pressing need for better safety measures 🚫🏊.

4:48 - Ken Waks' peculiar investigations linked to the drownings and his odd claims πŸ€”.

6:27 - Barry Schmalbach's disappearance: A nationwide problem? 🌍

7:06 - Grindr's role in the modern gay experience and potential hazards πŸ”πŸ“±.

8:30 - Blaine's call for identity verification on social platforms πŸ›‚.

8:50 - The urgent need to amend Section 230 and regulate social media πŸ“œ.

10:00 - The importance of safety in gay dating: Always inform someone about your whereabouts πŸ“.

10:23 - Delving into the horrific crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer 🚫.

12:12 - Adam's unnerving experience with Grindr encounters πŸšͺ.

13:45 - Blaine's ghosting tale from the past and a debate on dating etiquette πŸ“†πŸ’”.

16:41 - Blaine's progressive viewpoint in response to Ryan πŸ’‘.

19:00 - Adam's near encounter with a mysterious Grindr user from afar πŸ‘₯.

25:50 - Blaine's exhilarating yet alarming escapades in Montreal πŸŒƒ.

27:40 - Ryan's blackout experience in LA 🍹.

29:30 - Ryan's unexpected night with a surprising individual πŸ›οΈ.

31:30 - A shoutout to our lesbian allies 🌈❀️.

33:00 - A plea for justice: Remembering the men of Lady Bird Lake πŸ‘¨πŸŒŠ.

34:00 - Comment to win! Stand a chance to receive a "Coffee with Gays" mug β˜•πŸŽ‰

Support the show

Follow Us! The Hosts are on our linktr.ee πŸ˜‰
🌐 Visit our Linktree For All the Socials
πŸ•Ί Follow us on TikTok
πŸŽ₯ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
πŸ“Έ Follow us on Instagram
🐦 Follow us on Twitter
🍏 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
🎡 Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts
❀️ Subscribe on iHeart Radio
🌍 Check Out Our Website: https://www.coffeewithgays.com/

  continue reading

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