Podcasts by Ask Your Gay Uncle

Hiatus from 2021-08-23T02:17:59

Ask Your Gay Uncle is taking a hiatus from making episodes.  We hope to be back soon!

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46. Listeners Talk Pride from 2021-06-30T09:00

In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month we asked listeners to answer the question, “What does pride mean to you?”

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45. Meet PENNYWILD: DJ, Choreographer, and Musical Theatre NERD! from 2021-06-09T04:00

Tommy and Ben interview PENNYWILD: queer DJ, choreographer, digital marketing producer, and self-proclaimed musical theatre nerd!  She talks about turning jealousy into inspiration and finding h...

44. Self-Worth from 2021-06-02T06:00

The Guncles answer an email from a listener with 5 questions that all revolve around self-worth.  This Generation Gap highlights LGBTQ luminaries from Ben and Tommy’s respective generations.  Listen

43. Comedian Drew Droege, Part 2: “It’s on gay executives...” from 2021-05-26T05:00

Drew Droege is an actor, writer, and comedian from Heathers, Search Party, Bob’s Burgers, and Drunk History, and perhaps best known for his viral parody videos about Chloe Sevigny. In part 2, Dr...

42. Comedian Drew Droege, Part 1: “Monster in a wig” from 2021-05-20T02:00

Drew Droege is an actor, writer, and comedian from Heathers, Search Party, Bob’s Burgers, and Drunk History, and perhaps best known for his viral parody videos about Chloe Sevigny. Drew joins th...

41. Ben and Tommy Apologize from 2021-05-05T23:00

Several listeners have written in pointing out hurtful remarks made by Tommy and Ben in previous episodes.  The Guncles each apologize, and share their reflections on the harmful nature of their...

40. Grindr Scammers! (and Ben’s Empathy Homework) from 2021-04-28T06:00

Ben reports on how his "Empathic Sonar" homework is going, Tommy shares how he deals with guys who are trying to scam him on dating apps, and the Guncles answer a listener question abo...

39. Meet Sex Coach, Court Vox from 2021-04-21T07:00

Somatic sex educator Court Vox helps a listener find a deeper connection in sex. Ben opens up about his challenges with maintaining long-term sexual interest in a partner: “How do I want somethi...

38. “I accidentally found his will…” from 2021-04-14T08:00

A listener has been providing extensive care for an elderly friend with Parkinson's, who has promised to include this listener in his will.  This listener accidentally happened upon the wil...

37. “How can I develop empathetic sonar?” from 2021-03-31T08:00

Ben seeks advice from Tommy on ways to develop his ‘empathetic sonar.’ How does one practice reading the emotions and needs of those around them? Gauntie of the Week is trail-blazing doctor Marg...

36. Gays Over COVID and DIY Decorating from 2021-03-24T09:00

One listener asks about a vigilante Instagram account called “Gays Over COVID” that outs gays for partying amidst the pandemic… What do The Guncles think about this social media call-out culture...

35. “Gay The Pray Away” with Erika Allison, Conversion Therapy Survivor from 2021-03-17T08:00

Author, mechanical engineer, interfaith minister and self proclaimed “hummingbird,” Erika Allison discusses her new book “Gay The Pray Away.”  She talks about overcoming the trauma from conversi...

34. “It’s about two women falling in love…” from 2021-03-10T09:00

One listener tells a story about his young niece being crushed that she wasn’t old enough to watch a French film about two women falling in love… so he asks the Guncles for help finding family-f...

33. Talking Drag with “Gay Spy” Michael Seligman from 2021-03-03T22:00

Michael Seligman writes and produces incredible content with a focus on drag, drag history and untold queer stories.  His work includes Ru Paul’s Drag Race, the documentary P.S. Burn This Letter...

32. “His stepmom blocked me on Facebook...” from 2021-02-24T09:00

Jacqui joins The Guncles to share our survey results and announce the winner… with a special surprise!  One listener needs advice on how to meet her boyfriend’s Trump-loving dad and the stepmom ...

31. Networking, Bad Texters, and Sex With Women from 2021-02-17T07:00

The Guncles answer a listener question about their sexual experience with women, and whether they feel they’re missing out as gay men. In “Guncle To Guncle” Tommy seeks advice on dealing with a ...

30. Tommy’s Biggest Challenge, Part 2: The Aftermath from 2021-02-10T07:00

Tommy shares the single biggest challenge he’s ever faced.  Start with
"Part 1: The Accident".
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29. Tommy’s Biggest Challenge, Part 1: The Accident from 2021-02-04T03:00

Tommy shares the single biggest challenge he’s ever faced.  WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of a traumatic accident involving injury and death.
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25. Relationship Regrets and Homo-NO-phobia from 2020-12-17T02:00

The Guncles share past relationship regrets and answer a listener question regarding who receives more prejudice, gay men or lesbians.  Ben’s “Moment of Culture” begins at a Mexican drag party i...

24. Sex On the First Date? Gay Movies With Straight Actors? from 2020-12-10T06:00

Gay romantic movies, how long to wait before sex, and how to create an LGBT+ friendly household for your kids.
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23. Anthony Meindl: Our Favorite Hollywood Guncle from 2020-12-03T09:00

Writer, filmmaker, and acting coach Anthony Meidl joins The Guncles to answer listener questions, play Generation Gap and discuss his new book and award-winning film.
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20. Sisters Tell All, part 1: Tommy from 2020-11-11T18:00

Ben interviews Tommy’s sisters.
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19. Experimenting in College and Women Who Watch Gay Porn from 2020-10-28T06:00

The Guncles answer three listener questions:  Can you be "not gay enough"?  How do you connect with other LGBTQ+ people in college?   Are women who like gay porn fetishizing gay men? Listen

18. The Civil Rights Hero You Weren’t Taught About In History: Bayard Rustin, and His Partner Walter Naegle from 2020-10-21T10:00

The Guncles celebrate gay civil rights hero Bayard Rustin, and interview his long time partner Walter Naegle.
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17. ‘Sexpert’ Zachary Zane on Bisexuality, Bottoming, and Masc4Masc from 2020-10-16T16:00

The Guncles are joined by Zachary Zane, sex columnist for Men’s Health and self-proclaimed “ethical manwhore."
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16. It’s National Coming Out Day!!! from 2020-10-11T08:00

Thirteen stories about coming out, as told by our listeners.
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15. Daddies, Ultimatums, and the word “Faggot” from 2020-10-07T01:00

The Guncles answer a series of questions with two common themes:  Daddies and difficult conversations.
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14. Religion, part 2: Have your Faith and Eat it Too! from 2020-09-29T06:00

The Guncles give advice to a closeted Christian who’s considering remaining in the closet permanently.  Five LGBTQ+ guests from five different religions share how they reconcile their faith with...

13. Religion, part 1: Gay and Christian? Father Rico Avila Breaks The Bread from 2020-09-16T10:00

How do you reconcile being Christian with being gay?  Father Rico Avila joins The Guncles to answer this difficult question and share his outrageous coming out story, in which he fell in love wi...

12. Golden Gays, Coming Out Late, and Battle of the Pride 1973 from 2020-09-08T00:00

Ben and Tommy dive into the drama of the 1973 Gay Pride rally.  The Guncles discuss the growing prevalence of “Golden Gays” and advise a newly-out 52 year old man how to catch up on “missed gay ...

11. Shoulder Demons, Sexual Deviants, and Dr. Eric Cervini from 2020-08-24T06:00

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Tommy and Ben interview LGBTQ+ historian Dr. Eric Cervini about his New York Times bestseller, The De...