You're Making It Worse

We stan a butch queen: comedian Rachel Scanlon, who gets real about domesticity, farting etiquette, and why lesbians can't seem to lock down their own version of Grindr. Also, would you believe that the mob in Italy has relaxed its rules on being gay and Made at the same time? And when it comes to #MeToo, Brent, Eliot and H. Alan recall their own experiences with sexual harassment, including the time Brent was tricked into a date by an executive from an LGBTQ+ TV network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love drag queen Meatball SO much! She'll make you laugh, she'll make you cry, and then she'll make you laugh again, louder this time. Whether you know her from Dragula or her podcast Sloppy Seconds (with friend of pod Big Dipper), Meatball will always leave you coming back for seconds. After queer activist Adam Eli used Instagram to publicly reflect on what it REALLY means to have "a type," the guys ask themselves the same question: how much of what we're "into" is dictated by others, and how much of it is allegedly biological? And Brent, Eliot and H. Alan discuss yet ANOTHER Trumpian policy trying to dismantle the work of LGBTQ military after an unsuccessful attempt to discharge two airmen who were both undetectable and in perfect health. And get this: NO BONE SPURS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Ever Mainard joins Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk about life as a mascot, her journey in queer haircuts, and what it was like to be publicly outed BY HER HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER in rural Texas. Also, the guys revisit 1994, a historic LGBTQ moment when Wisconsin representative Steve Gunderson was involuntarily outed by fellow Republican Rep. Bob Dornan of California. But when it comes to queer allies, what are the names you never saw coming? From Garth Brooks and Marlon Wayans to Meghan McCain and Laura Bush, the guys welcome the warm embrace of unexpected allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mean Girls' Danny Franzese CAN sit with us, and he does, catching us up on Brooklyn vs. Florida, life after Mean Girls, and single-handedly launching a revolutionary push for gay men of size, both online and on screen. Then, the guys evaluate Pete Buttigieg's choice to cancel last minute on a campaign stop at a gay bar after they refused to take the stripper pole. Finally, Brent ALMOST passes out when he, Eliot and H. Alan fondly recall the first time they learned about buttsex. Plus, find out which host, as a teenager, used to insist on getting his Playgirls gift-wrapped by bookstore employees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Goldman and Brandy Taylor of the podcast Dumb Gay Politics join Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk about the 2020 election from the perspective of both the politically savvy (Julie) and those who ask, "What is Congress?" (Brandy). And with Utah finally banning conversion therapy in an effort to protect queer kids, ex-Mormon H. Alan breaks down the REAL real of the situation ...and, sorry, it's a bummer. Finally, find out who the guys consulted for all things gay when they came out of the closet. (Incidentally, never read the book "Coming Out" unless you want to RUIN YOUR LIFE!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Soto, the premier drag queen of the east side of Los Angeles, joins Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk about why cats ruin hookups, how being HIV can be funny, and why his first drag name Zandra was retired almost immediately. And after Daniel Foote, the Ambassador to Zambia, expressed disgust when the country threw a gay couple in jail for 15 years, would you believe that the Trump administration canned HIM? Finally, Brent asks about "gay rights flashbacks," the moments where you can clearly remember when you felt unequal, before Queer Eye, before Obama, and before Patrick Duffy went into full-blown gay panic on Step by Step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SNL's gayest hetero cast member Cecily Strong joins Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk about queer sketch comedy, being the child of divorce, Erika Jayne, Grease 2, and beloved FBI profiler Candice DeLong. The guys also discuss the "ups and downs" of British airline EasyJet doing away with the term "ladies and gentlemen." Plus, what universal truths about queer life never get talked about, from Malegeneral, the wild west of nude pics, to going stag to hetero weddings to the dirty truth about Grindr? Now repeat after us: "Stephanie? ...Stephanie? ......Stephanie?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is TikTok making it harder for LGBTQ+ users to post? Also, what is TikTok and are you officially old? Then, Zeke Smith joins Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk about his two seasons on Survivor where he was unexpectedly "outed" to the world as transgender by fellow contestant Jeff Varner, Professional Gay Villain. Finally, is it okay for Max Emerson to take a selfie at a memorial for genocide? Can Pete Buttigieg? What if you want to wish H. Alan happy birthday on his Facebook wall? Is that also bad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that over 50 LGBTQ+ women of note have come together to endorse Elizabeth Warren, is she on the road to becoming the gays' nominee of choice? And what does that mean for Mayor Pete? Then, Brent, Eliot and H. Alan are joined by comedic hurricane Drew Droege, the man behind the world's very best Chloe Sevigny impression. Also, when it comes to crushing on girl crushes, find out which Lilith Fair #icon made the list for two out of three of your hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We couldn't let the decade end without touching on the hilarious, explicitly 2019 mishap when everyone thought Billy Dee Williams was gender fluid for like 5 minutes. Then, comedian Nori Reed takes you on several journeys into the worlds of art galleries, being transgender on Grindr, and -- trigger warning to our Bay Area listeners -- San Francisco vs. Oakland! And finally, Brent, Eliot and H. Alan try to figure out why there are so few, if ANY, gay male athletes in the MLB, NBA, and NFL because WE TALKED ABOUT SPORTS!!! Batter up or whatever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that Chik Fil-a is, like, "okay" with gays or whatever, is it time to reconsider the fast food chain? Then, comedian Todd Masterson of @gayfatfriend joins Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk about his brilliantly funny ability to satirize Instagays by simply inserting himself into their pictures and videos. And finally, the guys discuss straight male crushes -- Jason Biggs FTW -- and the myth of what it's like to hook up with a guy who doesn't identify as being queer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Students at a California Catholic high school recently staged a walkout in support of a student systematically separated from her girlfriend BY THE FACULTY. What would Jesus do?! Then, Ify Nwadiwe joins the guys to talk about life on Twitch, gaymer culture, and his early days of comparing dick size (but exclusively over the phone). And Brent, Eliot and H. Alan reflect on a new book by Robyn Crawford, the longtime secret girlfriend of Whitney Houston. Incidentally, do YOU know who Meshell Ndegeocello is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a new poll, Americans were asked if they're ready for a gay president, and the answer ...will probably not surprise you. You should still listen, though. Comedians (and husband and wife) Will Miles and Giulia Rozzi of the podcast Hopefully We Don't Break Up talk about their long, winding road to marriage, including weird sex parties, quesadillas, and the dangers of watching HBO's Real Sex. And finally, would you fuck Burt Reynolds? What about Shawn Mendes? JFK in his prime? Nick Nolte then? Bruce Willis now? When it comes to mainstream "heartthrobs," who are the ones that Brent, Eliot and H. Alan consider wildly overrated? And if you agree with H. Alan about Idris Elba, Eliot and Brent think you're crazy. Don't @ us. Actually, DEFINITELY @ us! We want to hear from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a Bush-era throwback, VP Mike "Daddy" Pence is celebrating the Trump administration's "faith-based" move to make it harder for LGBTQ people to adopt children. Um, OK BOOMER. Then, in a wildly unlikely booking, this week's guest is professional Instagay Max Emerson, better known as @maxisms. Yes, THAT Max Emerson, the subject of this podcast's ire on more than one occasion. Brent, Eliot and H. Alan try to figure out the economics of thirsty pics, branding, and "activism" according to Max and it's a journey, y'all! And finally, when it comes to kinks, what do the guys find impossible to resist? Gapped teeth? Weird belly buttons? PISS PORN? Let's REALLY get to know each other, shall we? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world seemingly filled with "corporate pride," where does Kellogg fall in combining Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Rice Krispies, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini-Wheats and Corn Flakes into one megamix cereal meant to promote inclusivity? The guys are then joined by author, podcaster and iconic MTV VJ Dave Holmes to talk about boyhood crushes, life at the MTV Beach House and the elusive Simon Rex sex tape. And after a Charli XCX fan managed to get her to sign his douche kit, Brent, Eliot and H. Alan have ask a pressing question: WHY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, the guys discuss a recent study revealing that drivers for ride sharing apps are way more likely to cancel on a passenger if a rainbow emoji appears in their profile. And don't worry, they're also racist! Then, Paige Weldon and Emily Faye, hosts of the podcast Mall Talk, join Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk all things mall-related. And the guys have SO many questions. Why is Lolli & Pops so stingy with their samples? Who decides what to sell at Spencer's Gifts? What the fuck is COTTON ON? And finally, when it comes to the things that make them squirm, find out who passes out during a blood pressure test, an eye exam, or merely at the thought of the word "tissue." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Pope Francis met with "LGBTQ-affirming priest" Father James Martin, are Catholics less likely to be weird around gays? Then, comedian, writer, and crafting kween Joselyn Hughes joins Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk about intuition, spirituality, and THE SPOOKIEST RELATIONSHIP STORY YOU'LL EVER HEAR, GUARANTEED! There's even a Chelsea Handler cameo! And finally, when it comes to irrational fears, the guys talk about the things that haunt them most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So Ellen

First things first, the guys download the LGBTQ Town Hall, including whether or not Elizabeth Warren's stand-up routine was genuinely splintering (or not). And in keeping with the political vibe, Brent, Eliot and H. Alan welcome libertarian 2018 Ohio gubernatorial candidate (and comedian/pothead) Travis Irvine. Then, Brent asks the age old question "Did I get stood up?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just before leaving office, Republican Wisconsin congressman, Real World: Boston alum, and father of NINE Sean Duffy had his drop the mic moment by introducing a bill that would make it illegal to abort a gay fetus. Unpack THAT one. Then, High & Mighty host Jon Gabrus joins Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk about deep likes, homoerotic hazing, and why liking movies makes you gay on Long Island, even if you're not gay. And is "coming out" still necessary? Queer Eye's Karamo doesn't think so. And you know who LOVES Karamo? H. Alan Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices