LGBTQ&A

Roxane Gay talks about why it's so difficult to write about love and says that when it comes to writing about her own relationships, she doesn't do it. She prefers to keep "the best parts" of her life private. She also talks about being a "soft butch", her place in the queer canon, and her top-secret Channing Tatum project. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine.

Pete Buttigieg takes a break from the campaign trail to talk with Jeffrey Masters about his history-making candidacy, serving in the Navy under Don't Ask, Don't Tell, fighting climate change, and the most millennial thing ever: meeting his husband on a dating app. LGBTQ&A is produced by The Advocate magazine. New episodes come out every Tuesday.

A quick message to say that we're moving to Luminary, a brand new podcast platform! We'll be joining show creators like Malcolm Gladwell, Guy Raz, Hannibal Buress, Lena Dunham, and John Cameron Mitchell to create exclusive content. Plus a new show produced by Jeffrey Masters and hosted by The Advocate's Editor-in-Chief, Zach Stafford! Click here to learn more. Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine. 

Don Bachardy talks about his relationship with Christopher Isherwood, his brother who dated Christopher before him, meeting Rock Hudson, and living in Evelyn Hooker's guest house. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine.  Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com

Jasika Nicole (Scandal, Fringe, The Good Doctor) talks about her experience as a queer, biracial actress working in Hollywood. Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine. 

Gigi Gorgeous talks about how much YouTube has changed since 2008, how her fiancee feels about being in such a public relationship, and her new book, He Said, She Said: Lessons, Stories, and Mistakes from My Transgender Journey. Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine. 

Ian Alexander talks about finding trans community online, embracing both his masculine and feminine sides, and why his experience of gender is still evolving. Ian is in The OA, a Netflix show whose new season is out now. We're excited to announce that LGBTQ&A is moving to Luminary, a brand new podcast platform. We'll be joining show creators like Malcolm Gladwell, Guy Raz, Lena Dunham, and John Cameron Mitchell to create exclusive content. Plus a new show produced by Jeffrey Masters and The Advocate  and hosted by Editor-in-Chief, Zach Stafford! Click here to learn more. Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com Join GLAAD's growing movement to amend the U.S. Constitution to provide explicit protections for women, LGBTQ people, communities of color, and those with disabilities. #EqualityAmendment LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine. 

"In some ways, there is nothing more radical than raising a family." Jennifer Finney Boylan talks about coming out as trans over 20 years ago, being on The Oprah Show, losing hearing, moral imagination, and the radical queer act of raising a family. Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate. 

Gay men are complicated. Joel Kim Booster talks about growing up in a religious household, being a sexual kid, looking up semen in the Encyclopedia Britannica, stanning Barbara Walters, and why gay men need to interrogate their desires a little bit more. Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine. 

Empress Karina Samala talks about her over 25 years of activism in Los Angeles. Karina helped the LA Police and Sheriff's department create guidelines for incarcerated trans people, sensitivity training for new officers, and advocates for sex workers. We're excited to announce that LGBTQ&A is moving to Luminary! Luminary is a brand new podcast platform where you'll be able to listen to all the shows you already listen to — and if you upgrade, you'll get access to amazing AD-FREE shows only available on Luminary. >>> Click here to learn more. <<< Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com Join GLAAD's growing movement to amend the U.S. Constitution to provide explicit protections for women, LGBTQ people, communities of color, and those with disabilities. #EqualityAmendment LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine.  

"The reality is we're not happy and fine all the time." Jacob Tobia talks about anti-femme sentiments in the queer community, how masculinity operates as a cycle of abuse, and why a person's under no obligation to share their trauma. They also talk about their new memoir, Sissy: A Coming of Gender Story. Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com Join GLAAD's growing movement to amend the U.S. constitution to provide explicit protections for women, LGBTQ people, communities of color, and those with disabilities. Click here to learn more: GLAAD.org/constitution LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine. 

The Advocate's Editor-in-Chief, Zach Stafford talks about what the future of LGBTQ media is going to look like. He also talks about his plans to transform The Advocate, what the closing of Into means, and what Pride Media is doing to address the number of freelancers who haven't been paid for their work at Out Magazine and The Advocate. Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com Join GLAAD's movement to amend the U.S. constitution in order to provide explicit protections for women, LGBTQ people, communities of color, and those with disabilities. #EqualityAmendment LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine. 

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Buck Angel started doing porn because he didn't see any other trans men represented on screen. From there, he's gone on to win an AVN award, as well as create the first commercially produced sex toy specifically made for trans men. He talks about why sex and masturbation was such an important part to his transition, how much has changed in the 22 years since he started transitioning, and why it's important for him to be vocal about how much he loves his vagina. Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com Join GLAAD's fight to amend the U.S. Constitution. Let's make equality equal for everyone, once and for all. Click here to learn more. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine. 

Mary Lambert talks about coming out in the church, growing up with a bisexual mom, the highs and lows of Same Love (with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis), and the life-saving importance of talking about your trauma. She describes the radical vulnerability in her book of poetry, Shame Is An Ocean I Swim Across, saying, "There's value in being radically vulnerable because it encourages empathy, and that empathy carries over into connection. Connection is what encourages us to stay alive and be accountable to each other." Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine.