Producer Derek joins as a guest co-host to talk with Kyle about the (gay) history of Japan, LGBT acceptance in Japan, geishas, gay Japanese dating show The Boyfriend, and more!

In this episode: News- 2:33 || Main Topic (Japan)- 13:07 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:17

Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee.

On the Patreon bonus segment, Derek shares some of the customs of LGBT bars in Japan. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

This episode is to die for! Mike and Kyle talk about the gayest funeral traditions, gay people’s experience with funerals and bereavement, funerals during AIDS, our personal funeral wishes, and Elton John. Lots about Elton John.

In this episode: News- 2:38 || Main Topic (Funerals)- 12:26 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:03:17

Pre-order our book, You’re Probably Gayish, right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee.

On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares with Mike tips on planning an LGBT funeral. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Zac Doar, aka Crochet Me Zaddy, joins us to talk about his experience crafting as a male in a female-dominated space, how his gay identity plays into crochet, and what he loves about crochet.

In this episode: News- 3:14 || Main Topic (Crochet)- 15:54 || Guest (Zac Doar)- 18:32 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:00

On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Mike discuss an Ask Reddit where a straight 18-year-old guy decides he wants to crochet. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Vampires. So gay? So gay. Mike and Kyle talk about Bram Stoker's Dracula, Interview with a Vampire, Anne Rice, and True Blood. Technically, we also talk about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, What We Do in the Shadows, The Lost Boys, Carmilla, and Vampire Weekend.

In this episode: News- 5:00 || Main Topic (Vampires)- 19:14 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:34

On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Mike delve into more reasons vampires are gay. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Hookers and thighs, it’s rugby time! Mike and Kyle talk about the history of rugby, homophobia in sports, the Israel Folau incident, and alllll the different positions.

In this episode: News- 2:08 || Main Topic (Rugby)- 13:43 || Gayest & Straightest- 58:28

On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle tells Mike about first openly gay professional rugby player. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Conversion “therapy” is the disproven practice of attempting to make a gay person straight (or a trans person cis) through a variety of potential means. Mike and Kyle talk about the history of conversion therapy, the studies showing the negative health impacts of conversion therapy, ex-gay ministries, survivors’ stories, and more.

In this episode: News- 5:28 || Main Topic (Conversion Therapy)- 18:54 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:39

On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle asks Mike some thought-provoking questions about conversion therapy. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Former Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims joins us to talk about the importance of Pennsylvania in the upcoming presidential election.

In this episode: News- 2:39 || Main Topic (Pennsylvania)- 13:14 || Guest (Brian Sims)- 19:42 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:05

On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle and Derek share LGBT facts about Pennsylvania with each other. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

What is the gayest candy? Is candy gay? Are Mike & Ike a couple? Mike and Kyle tackle these any many more hard-hitting questions on this episode candy.

In this episode: News- 2:39 || Main Topic (Candy)- 11:07 || Gayest & Straightest- 57:24

On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle eat some candy while talking about Strangers with Candy. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Mike and Kyle talk about one of the more disgusting of the alcohols: gin. Is it gay? Is it straight? We look at the history, the gayta, and the internet to try to figure it out.

In this episode: News- 3:18 || Main Topic (Gin)- 13:48 || Gayest & Straightest- 56:59

On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike instructs Kyle on how to make a gin drink, and Kyle decides if it makes him reconsider his stance on gin. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Mike and Kyle finally announce the official Gayish endorsement for President of the United States for the 2024 election.

In this episode: News- 3:50 || Main Topic (Kamala Harris)- 14:03 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:17

On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle talk about whether they think the US is ready for a gay president. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Mike and Kyle talk about the thing that gives you the feeling of “ahh” when you jerk off.

In this episode: News- 2:16 || Main Topic (Orgasms)- 13:08 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:08:06

On the Patreon bonus segment, we share tips on how to have better orgasms and how to fake orgasms better. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.