Press & Accolades

“[they] bring a sense of thoughtfulness along with humor to each topic” – Esquire

“the easy, funny banter of longtime friends, and they tackle LGBTQ-specific issues with curiosity, respect, and self-awareness.” – Oprah Daily

“um, everyone should be listening to Gayish Podcast, it’s my fav” – Queerty

Media & Press | Awards & Recognition | Chart History | Notable Guests

Media & Press

  • “Sexuality Stereotypes Influence Dating Culture for the Worse” on DatingAdvice.com.
  • “10 Best Queer Podcasts for 2023” on DatingNews.com.
  • “5 amazing queer podcasts with group-chat communities for their listeners” on Queerty.com.
  • “20 LGBTQ Podcasts That’ll Make You Proud Year-Round” on Oprah Daily.
  • “The 21 Best Sex Podcasts of 2022—No Matter Your Taste” on Esquire.com.
  • “19 Tips From LGBT People On How To Be A Little More OK” on Buzzfeed.com.
  • “Kick Off 2022 With Some of Our Favorite LGBTQ Podcasts” on Hornet.com.
  • “The best LGBTQIA+ Podcasts for 2022” on QueerPodcasts.net.
  • Featured interview in Gaygenda Magazine (Dec. 2021).
  • Coverage of our Gayish beer in YakTriNews.com and WashingtonBeerBlog.com.
  • “Thousands expected Saturday at Yakima Pride Festival and Parade” on Yakima Herald.
  • “8 of the best podcasts about relationships” on RTÉ.
  • “19 Best Erotic Podcasts About Sex” on Oprah Magazine
  • “7 of the Best Podcasts About Relationships” on The Independent.
  • “What I learned from 10 years oversharing everything about my gay, disabled life online” on Queerty.com.
  • “What it means to celebrate Pride Month in Katy” on the Houston Chronicle.
  • “We meet the “Gayish” podcast!” on BearWorldMag.com.
  • “Balls to the Wall: A Deep Peek Into Glory Holes” on hustlermagazine.com (NSFW).
  • “SGC Member Joseph discusses being a gay priest on Gayish podcast” on SeattleGayCouples.org.
  • “The 18 Best Sex Podcasts of 2020—No Matter Your Taste” on Forward Positive.
  • “The Best Sex Education Resources for Students” on BLENDtw.
  • Interview for “Profit and Prejudice” by Paul Donovan.
  • Mentioned in coverage of viral lesbian double proposal video in the DailyDot.com.

Gayish has also been listed as an LGBTQ+ resource by educational institutions, including the University of Washington, Illinois State University, University of North Texas at Dallas, University of Toronto, and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota; non-profit organizations like PFLAG and Out on the Shelf; and queer-affirming religious organizations like South Loop Campus Ministry.

Awards & Recognition

  • Winner for Best LGBT Podcast by PopCon (2024)
  • Winner for Best LGBT Podcast by PopCon (2023)
  • Finalist for Best Intro by PopCon (2023)
  • Runner up for Best Overall Podcast by PopCon (2023)
  • Nominated for Best LGBT Podcast by The People’s Choice Podcast Awards (2017-2022)
  • Nominated for the Cybersocket Awards for Best Gay Sex Podcast (2022)
  • Nominated for Best LGBTQ+ Culture Podcast by Discover Pods Awards (2021)
  • Appeared on NRP’s WNYC podcast All of It, hosted by Alison Stewart
  • Official Selection in the DC Web Fest (2018)
  • Performer & Official Selection in the Portland Podcast Festival (2018)

Chart History

  • Featured in Apple Podcasts’ Pride collection (2021-2022)
  • Reached #4 on the US Apple Podcasts Chart for Sexuality
  • Reached #60 on the US Apple Podcasts Chart for Health & Fitness
  • Reached Top 10 on the Apple Podcasts Chart for Sexuality in: Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Hong Kong, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Norway, Ireland, Denmark, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria.

Notable Guests

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