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Join your host, Zach Randles-Friedman, for engaging conversations that delves into a myriad of topics, offering heartfelt stories from the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Tune in for an inclusive blend of personal anecdotes, thought-provoking insights, and empowering narratives that embrace the richness of diversity and allyship with many laughs.
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- Today23 min
Ep. 318: Boy Scouts to Scouting America: Scandal, Bankruptcy & 2026's LGBTQ+ Rollback
In this week's "This Is Everything" segment, Zach digs into the history of the Boy Scouts of America — now rebranded as Scouting America — tracing it from its 1910 founding through a devastating sexual abuse scandal that led to a $2.46 billion settlement and 2020 bankruptcy filing. He covers the organization's slow evolution on LGBTQ+ inclusion (gay youth in 2013, gay leaders in 2015, transgender youth in 2017) and girls joining Cub Scouts and the flagship program. The episode culminates in a breakdown of a 2026 controversy: pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the quiet elimination of dedicated spaces for girls, scouts of color, LGBTQ+ scouts, and scouts with disabilities at the National Jamboree. Along the way, Zach shares his own short-lived, badge-stealing Boy Scout career, a failed camping trip in his front yard with the family dog, a brief run in 4-H, and memories of elementary school classmates and his first girlfriend, Brooksie. Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Yesterday1h 4m
Ep: 317: Burning Man Confessions: Sex, Drugs, Elon's Brother & Finding Radical Self-Acceptance in the Desert
Zach sits down with his friend of 27 years, Justin Schiefner, a ten-time Burning Man attendee, to unpack everything the HBO Max documentary doesn't fully capture. Justin walks through his evolution from a broke first-timer in a canvas tent to a seasoned burner with a full RV setup, breaking down the real costs, the gifting economy, and the radical inclusion that defines the Black Rock City experience. The conversation covers lighter territory — meeting his partner Will at a Burning Man-adjacent party, bringing his dad to the Temple, and the infamous 2:2:2 Tuesday tradition — alongside more candid topics like the Orgy Dome, drug safety, and the surprising presence of Elon Musk's brother on the event's board. Justin closes with the biggest lesson the desert has taught him: that self-acceptance he finds at Burning Man is something he's working to carry into his everyday life.Follow Justin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinschiefner/ Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 days ago47 min
Ep. 316: "In Between": Nicholas Molencupp & Cameron Moir on Making a Queer Dramedy About Self-Love
Guests: Nicholas Molencupp (writer, co-director, star) and Cameron Moir (actor, producer) of the upcoming film In BetweenEpisode Overview:Zach sits down with Nicholas Molencupp and Cameron Moir ahead of the world premiere of their film In Between at the Out on Film festival (an Oscar-qualifying festival) on September 26th. They dig into how the two met — Cameron cold-emailing Nicholas after seeing his Indiegogo campaign — and how a two-year writing process, a $20,000 crowdfunding push, and a scrappy four-month sprint to production turned into a finished feature.What they discuss:How Cameron discovered Nicholas's project through an Indiegogo campaign and talked his way into acting in and producing the filmThe reality of indie film fundraising: flyering at Atlanta Pride, DMing everyone they know, and going from campaign launch to first day of filming in four monthsWhy In Between evolved from a romantic comedy into a "rom-com dramedy" during productionNicholas's two years of writing and therapy while developing the deeply personal script, including its handling of suicidal ideationBuilding a diverse 26-person ensemble cast of local Atlanta talent, and the "core four" friend group at the film's centerCameron on playing Bo, the "hot gay" love interest who isn't what he seemsWhy they wanted to tell a queer story centered on thriving and self-acceptance rather than trauma and tragedyCameron's path from Jersey (Channel Islands) to London, Cambridge, Stella Adler, and New York nightlifeNicholas on missing California culture after five years building a life — and a 19-month relationship — in AtlantaFavorite LGBTQ+ icons, dream collaborators (Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Keke Palmer, Tom Holland, Pedro Pascal), and rapid-fire favorites (Laverne Cox, Pose, Trick)What's next: a festival run through the end of the year, hopes for a theatrical distribution deal, Cameron's role in the NCIS: New York pilot, and their plans to keep working togetherWhere to follow the film:Website: https://inbetweenthemovie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenthemovie/ https://www.instagram.com/cameronmoir/ https://www.instagram.com/nicholasmolencupp/Sign up for the newsletter for premiere and distribution updates Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 days ago35 min
Ep. 315: I Survived Gay Summer Camp (And I'm Still Traumatized) | The Gay Bit
In this week's Gay Bit, Zach finally unpacks a story he's been sitting on since 2004: the time his husband Andrew talked him and their friend Tony into a week at "Camp Camp," an adult LGBTQ+ sleepaway camp in rural Maine.What followed was less "magical queer retreat" and more survival horror — rusty sink water, a shower shared with granddaddy long-legs spiders, a toilet that wasn't bolted to the floor, zero cell service, and a camera-happy stranger who wouldn't stop photographing Zach and Tony. Add in mandatory "rainbow group" sharing circles, a camper who burst into tears on day one, a total power outage on the last night, and Tony vanishing into the woods with the camp director — and Zach's week goes from awkward to unforgettable.Between forced square dancing, a chaotic last-minute drag show, a near-fainting incident in a pitch-black hot tub, and Andrew's sudden leather-daddy era, Zach details exactly why this was not his scene — while still giving credit to the people for whom Camp Camp is a beloved yearly tradition.It's chaotic, it's messy, it's very gay, and it's finally off Zach's chest.In this episode:The backstory: moving from Brooklyn to Miami with husband AndrewGetting talked into "Camp Camp," an adult LGBTQ+ sleepaway camp in MaineCabin conditions: rusty water, no shower on-site, a toilet that isn't bolted downThe spider-shower incidentA mysterious camera guy who won't stop taking photos"Rainbow groups," a crying camper, and forced daily sharing circlesTony disappears into the woods with camp director JanDay trips that were actually fun: Mount Washington, kayaking, potteryThe last-night drag show and Andrew's new leather bandA total power outage and a very dark hot tub scareWhy Camp Camp works for some people — just not for Zach Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago36 min
Ep. 314: Surviving 28 Years Together, Pt. 2: Moving In, Fights, and "I'm Not Happy"
Zach continues his real-talk series on surviving a 28-year relationship — from moving in together and fighting over furniture to the terrifying night his husband said "I'm not happy." Honest, funny, and unfiltered relationship talk. Picking up from Part 1's origin story, Zach recaps the whirlwind first year and a half before he and Andrew moved in togetherThe awkward apartment-hunting saga on the Upper East Side, including who really controlled the decor decisionsLearning to live with someone — messiness, shared closets, and merging two lives into one bedroomZach's parents' disastrous "housewarming gift" dish-shopping trip (and why his dad swore off shopping with them forever)Living through 9/11 in their Upper East Side apartment and the walk home that changed how Zach felt about ManhattanThe move to Park Slope, Brooklyn — their first two-bedroom, and why it didn't lastRelocating to Miami: apartment hunting, no broker fees, and buying their first house in Miami ShoresA hilarious tangent on how differently Zach and Andrew approach buying a car (spoiler: Zach just wants to buy it today)The kitchen renovation that went way over budget — and is still intact 20+ years later (according to Zillow)The emotionally raw turning point: the night, seven years in, when Andrew said he wasn't happy — and what happened five minutes laterZach closes out year seven of twenty-eight, with more chapters still to come Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 6 days ago45 min
Ep. 313: Fire Island's Queer Theater Renaissance: Matt Freeman on Change Arts & the Fire Island Theatre Festival
Guest: Matt Freeman — theater educator, arts administrator, and founder of Change ArtsGrowing up in the On Tour Company magnet theater program in Belmore/Merrick, NYBeing closeted alongside other gay classmates in the '90s vs. kids coming out todayComing out to his parents the same night his father later came out too — on Fire Island, at nearly 70How Matt found Fire Island through his husband Adam, and their move from weekly rentals to homeownership in Cherry GroveFire Island's queer theatrical history: 1930s Broadway "theater people," the 1938 hurricane, and how lesbians preserved Cherry Grove's queer identity during the AIDS crisisThe difference between Cherry Grove and Fire Island PinesFounding Change Arts and rethinking arts education around conversation, not just performancefindyourart.org, a tool helping teachers match the right art form to their studentsThe new Fire Island Theatre Festival (Fitfest), September 23–27:Wed 9/23 — local playwrights' works performed by Fire Island actorsThu 9/24 — National Queer Theater performancesFri 9/25 — Songs of the Sand, featuring three Fire Island-based composers honoring Jerry HermanSat–Sun 9/26–27 — Marathon Theater Weekend with walking tours and moreAdopting his 15-year-old daughter, with finalization expected in JanuaryWhere to learn more: changearts.org and findyourart.org (tickets)Attend Fitfest: https://www.changearts.org/fit-fest Follow Change Arts on IG: https://www.instagram.com/changeartsorg/ https://www.changearts.org/ https://findyourart.org/ Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago1h 6m
Ep. 312: Brenda Cullerton: Fashion Insider, Viral Comedian & Jay-Z Superfan on Reinventing Yourself at 75
Zach sits down with writer, fashion industry veteran, and unlikely viral sensation Brenda Cullerton — a woman who spent decades writing for major publications and working alongside Anna Wintour before reinventing herself as an internet personality in her seventies. They cover Brenda's accidental path to virality through TikTok's "subway takes" and her Instagram series "I Don't Know," her solo show "Jay-Z and Me" (born from a concert injury and staged at the Edinburgh Fringe), her stand-up comedy bombing stories, and her decades of friendships in gay fashion circles. The conversation turns candid on New York's gentrification, the generational divide in hope and opportunity, and a startling family DNA-test revelation. It closes with Brenda reflecting on the joy of reinvention at 75 and a preview of her upcoming feature film role alongside Chloë Sevigny.Follow Brenda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendasidioms/Other links about Brenda: https://endlesssea.nyc/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenda_Cullertonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATPZo0Pc1dI&t=54s Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Ep.311: Juan Galan: Digital Nomad Life, Grindr & Rejection Wounds, and Deconstructing Christianity as a Gay Man
In this episode of Everything & Anything…and a Bit Gay, Zach sits down with Juan Gallen — a digital nomad, spiritual mentor, and coach who helps gay men break cycles of compulsive hookups and anxious attachment by getting to the root of their trauma.00:00 — Intro: welcoming Juan Galan00:42 — What being a digital nomad actually looks like (Bali, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Colombia, Peru)01:51 — Why the nomad lifestyle is harder than it looks, and how Juan builds routine on the road03:23 — Meeting strangers while traveling solo, and how it healed his rejection wounds04:32 — Bridging spiritual awakening with everyday life; the difference between his general spiritual work and his coaching for gay men07:06 — Growing up gay in a religious, machista Colombian household07:49 — Getting bullied for being "soft," suppressing his feminine side, and his parents' divorce at age 710:07 — How the wound of "needing to be chosen" turned into compulsive Grindr use and anxious attachment11:26 — Zach relates the pattern to a friend going through the same cycle12:22 — Coming out to his sister, mom, dad, and grandmother — and his grandfather's homophobia15:05 — Where Juan stands with religion today vs. his personal relationship with spirituality15:30 — Becoming a Christian in Bali, his connection to Jesus and Mary Magdalene, and why he doesn't follow one "path to the divine"17:49 — Reinterpreting heaven and hell as states of consciousness, not the afterlife19:11 — What Juan believes happens when we die; reincarnation and completing life "cycles"20:44 — Past-life regression experiences — a 1400s past life, being a father, and financial patterns carried across lifetimes22:48 — Zach shares his own past-life regression story (a Kansas farm in the 1940s)28:46 — Helping gay men (and others) process religious trauma29:31 — Studying the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek biblical texts30:37 — Reinterpreting "repent" (Greek metanoia — a shift in perception)31:02 — Reinterpreting "sin" (Greek amartia — to miss the mark, not morality)31:38 — Reinterpreting "salvation" as restoration, not an afterlife reward32:50 — How Christianity became an institution under Constantine34:29 — Spain being ranked the best country for LGBTQ+ people, and Juan's take on lingering machismo35:30 — The rollback of LGBTQ+ and transgender rights in the U.S.36:00 — Theory that the most homophobic people are hiding something themselves37:06 — The "quantum leap" concept — why chaos precedes transformation38:44 — The rise of collective consciousness and spirituality going mainstream (even on shows like Joe Rogan's)40:02 — The law of polarity: why chaos and awakening happen simultaneously40:38 — Juan's advice for anyone just starting to explore their own spirituality42:06 — Inside Juan's mystery school, Inner Sanctum, and his private 90-day coaching program for gay men44:04 — Where to find Juan: Instagram and his website46:22 — Closing thoughts Follow Juan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithjuan/Meet with Juan: https://juangalan.co/ Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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