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Lavender is the herb of love. It’s also a prominent LGBTQ symbol. We break down why it’s associated with gays, the Lavender Scare, Lavender Graduation, and the famous anti-gay person from history that used lavender instead of bathing.

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In this episode: News- 4:00 || Main Topic (Lavender)- 12:33 || Gayest & Straightest- 59:01

Thank you to our Gap Bridgers who vote for an episode topic every month. All other $5+/mo members vote in a Tiebreaker Poll, and this month, we’ll be recording a full bonus episode about the winner of that poll, Lambda.

Is Katy Perry a gay icon? What has she actually said about her sexual orientation? Is her apology for “I Kissed a Girl” too little too late? We take on the KatyCats when we discuss the American Idol herself, Katy Hudson. I mean, Katy Perry.

Vote for us for Best LGBTQ Podcast at the Podcast Awards at www.podcastawards.com!

In this episode: News- 6:10 || Main Topic (Katy Perry)- 18:31 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:21:03

On the bonus Patreon segment, we break down the Katy Perry vs. Taylor Swift feud to learn who started it, if it’s over, and why it’s important for gay icons to fight. Join Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus segments, merch, and more! See the full levels and benefits: www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

We talk queer snakes! Snake orgies! Estrogen-infused snakes! Disney villan snakes! Lil Nas X as a snake! Trouser snakes! Hammaconda! Freud’s dream snake interpretation! Also, the post-Stonewall raid of the Snake Pit. The trauma of testing negative for HIV.

In this episode: News- 3:48 || Main Topic (Snakes)- 14:17 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:02:58

On the bonus Patreon segment, we get into the trouser snake field guide and Jung’s psychoanalytical view of snakes. Support the show and get great benefits by joining at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Heartstopper. MUNA. Lil Nas X. Going to queer bars. Queer art. Queer anthems. Learning queer history. There’s lots of queer joy in this world, so we make like legs and spread it.

In this episode: News- 4:01 || Main Topic (Queer Joy)- 12:24 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:47

On the bonus Patreon segment, Kyle shares gayta on religion, gayness, and happiness. Is it possible for them to coexist? See all the levels and benefits of Patreon membership at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Mike breaks down the recent US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. We discuss the impact of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the role of due process in granting rights, and the similar decisions that are now at risk: Lawrence v. Texas, Griswold v. Connecticut, Obergefell v. Hodges, and (the noticeably absent) Loving v. Virginia.

Do we still need queer spaces? We explore the history (including Greek bathhouses, molly houses, and Mother Clap) the failure of social media sites to protect queer people (focused on GLAAD’s Social Media Safety Index), and whether allies belong in queer spaces.

This episode was sponsored by Spaces, a new group chat app for queer communities. Join our Gayish space on iOS: https://queerspaces.com/s/BqN4x27HMh6L74WW8.

Our Pride Happy Hour, open to everyone and anyone, is tonight (June 23) at 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern. Full event details at www.facebook.com/events/781558556550145.

In this episode: News- 1:58 || Main Topic (Queer Spaces)- 11:38 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:26:18

On the bonus Patreon segment, learn more about GLAAD’s list of memes and terms that steal our language to try to sow discord within the LGBT community, such as globohomo and clovergender. See all the benefits at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Is Queer as Folk good or bad for the gay community? Is it okay to release an episode with a shooting at a gay club during the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting? Where did Queer as Folk get its name? What did the new series improve upon, and what mistakes did they keep making? We get right into the feelz on the old and new versions. YES WE KNOW IT WAS A BRITISH SHOW FIRST SO DON’T WRITE IN ABOUT THAT.

In this episode: News- 2:39 || Main Topic (Queer as Folk)- 19:23 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:26:26

On the bonus Patreon segment, we talk about easter eggs in the new series that pay homage to the old, favorite quotes, and the similarities between QaF and And Just Like That. Support the show for as little as $2/mo., and get lots of great benefits while doing it, at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Happy Pride!!  Love it or hate it, you probably recognize that the word Queer is here to stay.  For Pride month we’re kicking off an entire month of episodes that have to do with the Q-slur.  But that word is not without controversy, and in this surprisingly serious episode we break it all down.

In this episode: News- 4:24 || Main Topic (Queer)- 22:53 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:20:10

On the bonus Patreon segment, how should journalists use the words “dyke” and “fag”?  Also, the LGTBQs that didn’t make the main episode.  Bonus content and other great perks available at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.