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A Touch Of Gay #64: Top 5 Reasons Cruising Is Making A Comeback
Jun 21, 2026
22m 20s
A Touch Of Gay #63: Sobriety During Pride Month, Remembering Regina
Jun 14, 2026
24m 00s
A Touch Of Gay #62: Pride That Fucks Shit Up
Jun 7, 2026
16m 03s
A Touch Of Gay #61: IMLBB Wrap Up, Pride Month Begins
May 31, 2026
18m 40s
A Touch Of Gay #60: Top 10 Survival Tips For IMLBB
May 21, 2026
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| 6/21/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #64: Top 5 Reasons Cruising Is Making A Comeback | Why gay cruising is back, taking our pride back from the MAGA and the corporations.Daily Inspiration: Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” — Toni MorrisonSocial: Five Reasons Cruising Is Back – Leo HerreraLeo Herrera’s book “Analog Cruising”, a romantic ode to our sacred history and rite of cruising for sex outlines the top seasons cruising is back. We are in a sexual revolution, act accordingly.* Apps keep getting shittier* Weapons against disease* A new appreciation for IRL* A love for our history* Daddies Daddies DaddiesWebsite: https://iftheylived.myshopify.com/Instagram @herreraimagesPride Month: Will the corporations come back after MAGA?* Who the fuck cares! They are not our friends. They dumped us when the going got tough. We should not be seeking their money or their validation in the future.* We need to self fund and self organize. We have the capability to raise money within our own community, support our local organizations, and create our own opportunities.* We need to get back to our roots of protest and advocacy. Pride is about power, about unity, about progress, and about advocacy. It was never meant to be a circuit party.Pride Month: California county rejects Pride with Traditional Nuclear Family Month* On Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 in favor of the resolution, which defines the nuclear family as “consisting of one husband, one wife,” along with children, as “God’s design.”* The resolution was introduced by Chairman of the Board Garry Bredefeld, who announced the plan on June 6, the same day as the Fresno Pride Parade.* This resolution is modeled after similar measures in Republican-led states, including Indiana, Tennessee and Alabama, that celebrate the “traditional” nuclear family in June, despite the month long being associated with LGBTQ+ pride celebrations.* More at https://www.sfgate.comEvent: Cumunion Summer* Cumunion sex parties all over the world, all the time* We are in a sexual revolution, act accordingly.* https://www.cumunion.com/Please drop your comments on YouTube or email them to daddysam@atouchofgay.com* Website: atouchofgay.com* Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky: atouchofgaypod* Audio Podcast drops on all major platforms every Sunday* YouTube Podcast drops a day early on Saturday* Our Podcast plays on GayPHX.com streaming radio every Monday at 10:00am This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atouchofgay.substack.com | 22m 20s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #63: Sobriety During Pride Month, Remembering Regina | We remember dear friend Regina Wells (Regina Gazelle), navigating Pride Month sober, and July’s Up Your Alley event in San Francisco.Daily Inspiration: Accept no one’s definition of your life, define yourself – Harvey Fierstein* We were all programmed to some level by family and society to fit a mold* Parents, church, friends, work, school and media all tell us who we should be* Unsubscribe from all of thatCheck In:* Crazy season events* New high quality microphonesSocial: Remembering Regina* Regina Gazelle/WellsHealth: Sobriety during Pride Month* Social pressure to be elevated* Pride doesn’t have to be about bars and clubs* Seek out sober friends, groups, and events.* If you’re in nightlife while in recovery:* Be honest about your triggers.* Go slowly.* Find ways to be useful instead of just there.* Keep a drink in your hand—it reduces pressure more than you’d think.* Sobriety doesn’t have to mean never going out again but it does mean learning when to leave.Event: Up Your Alley Fair – San Francisco – July 26th, 2026* Dore Alley is a heavily authentic, sex-positive environment featuring rubber, sportswear, heavy leather, and BDSM gear. Legal nudity is permitted within the event footprint.* Streets are lined with dozens of adult vendors, multiple sound stages with live DJs, go-go dancers, and kink performance areas.* The main Sunday fair is accompanied by a massive weekend of related LGBTQ+ nightlife parties, leather events, and club takeovers running from Friday through Monday.* https://www.folsomstreet.org/up-your-alleyPlease drop your comments on YouTube or email them to daddysam@atouchofgay.com* Website: atouchofgay.com* Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky: atouchofgaypod* Audio Podcast drops on all major platforms every Sunday* YouTube Podcast drops a day early on Saturday* Our Podcast plays on GayPHX.com streaming radio every Monday at 10:00am This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atouchofgay.substack.com | 24m 00s | ||||||
| 6/7/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #62: Pride That Fucks Shit Up✨ | Pride monthLGBTQ+ culture+3 | Brian Hettler | — | — | PrideLGBTQ++5 | — | 16m 03s | |
| 5/31/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #61: IMLBB Wrap Up, Pride Month Begins✨ | IMLBB winnersPride Month+4 | — | IMLBB | Palm SpringsCincinnati+3 | IMLBBPride Month+5 | — | 18m 40s | |
| 5/21/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #60: Top 10 Survival Tips For IMLBB✨ | survival tipsleather events+3 | — | — | Chicago | IMLBBleather+3 | — | 23m 39s | |
| 5/17/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #59: USA Travel Advisory For LGBTQ+ People✨ | LGBTQ+ travelUSA travel advisory+5 | — | Leather Archives and MuseumGLBT Historical Society Museum+3 | ChigagoSan Francisco+2 | LGBTQ+ travelUSA travel advisory+5 | — | 25m 03s | |
| 5/10/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #58: The Toolshed Incident✨ | racismmisogyny+3 | — | ONYX SoCal-SouthwestToolshed | Palm Springs | ToolshedPalm Springs+5 | — | 26m 50s | |
| 5/3/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #57: Value Of Submission, NSFW Etiquette, AfterMeth Podcast✨ | submissionNSFW etiquette+4 | Dr. Dallas Bragg | AfterMeth Podcastrecoveryalchemy.org | — | submissionNSFW+5 | — | 22m 14s | |
| 4/26/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #56: Dallas Cumunion Raid✨ | Dallas police raidgay sex party+4 | — | Dallas Observer | DallasSpayse Studios | DallasCumunion+6 | — | 22m 57s | |
| 4/19/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #55: Nine Years Sober, Pride Flag Flies Again At Stonewall✨ | sobrietyLGBTQ+ history+4 | — | National Park ServiceStonewall National Monument+2 | Stonewall InnNew York City+1 | sobrietyPride flag+5 | — | 23m 24s | |
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| 4/12/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #54: Marianne Williamson, HIV Meds, Verify Your News✨ | HIV medicationmisinformation+4 | — | HIV medicationBictegravir+2 | PhoenixManhattan | HIVMarianne Williamson+5 | — | 22m 08s | |
| 4/5/26 | ![]() A Touch Of Gay #53: Supreme Court, Shigella, Leather Contest News✨ | conversion therapyLGBTQ+ rights+4 | — | Supreme CourtColorado | — | conversion therapySupreme Court+5 | — | 21m 42s | |
| 3/29/26 | ![]() Gay Kitchen Table Talk #52: Sgt. Alex✨ | leather cultureinterview+3 | Sgt. Alex | InstagramFacebook | — | Sgt. Alexleather+3 | — | 28m 15s | |
| 3/22/26 | ![]() Gay Kitchen Table Talk Episode 51: Pulse Nightclub Demolition✨ | Pulse Nightclub demolitionLGBTQ+ workplace discrimination+4 | — | Pulse NightclubLiberty University | Orlando, FL | Pulse Nightclubdemolition+6 | — | 18m 26s | |
| 3/15/26 | ![]() Gay Kitchen Table Talk Episode 50: Sex Positivity✨ | sex positivitysexual preferences+4 | — | — | — | sex positivitysexual health+5 | — | 23m 52s | |
| 3/8/26 | ![]() Gay Kitchen Table Talk: Episode 49✨ | sexual healthtax time+4 | — | Trichophyton mentagrophytes | US | TMVIIfungal infection+5 | — | 18m 20s | |
| 3/1/26 | ![]() Gay Kitchen Table Talk: Episode 48✨ | consentgay play space etiquette+5 | — | YouTubeAmazon+4 | — | consentgay etiquette+5 | — | 26m 14s | |
| 2/22/26 | ![]() Gay Kitchen Table Talk: Episode 47✨ | missing personssafety+3 | — | — | Tempe, AZMesa, AZ+2 | Marcus FreibergerMichael Bayne+3 | — | 22m 54s | |
| 2/15/26 | ![]() Gay Kitchen Table Talk: Episode 46 | Finding joy in a sea of chaos, a Benito Bowl recap, new Wegovy tablets available, leather season kudos and eye on upcoming events.Find Your Joy No Matter What* Find ways to rise above the bad news and trauma of our times* Change the media, social, activity channels* Be open to try new activities, new hobbies, explore new interestsCheck In:* My Birthday* AZ Gay Rodeo, HIV Testing, Gigs* Test driving Hyundai Tucson Hybrid - TestDrivenTVBenito Bowl Recap* Bad Bunny Half Time Show* Celebrities* DancersNew Wegovy Tablet* Injectable GLP-1 now available in tablet form* Taken once daily on an empty stomach in the morning with water.* Various dosages from 1.5mg to 25mg maintenance dose to manage side effects.* To be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to aid weight loss and reduce major cardiovascular risks.* Available in U.S. pharmacies now with self-pay prices ranging from $149 per month for lower doses to higher costs for higher dose.* Insurance may be more likely to cover tablets than injectables.Leather Season:* RGV Leather Weekend – Rio Grande Valley Bears* Congratulations Mr RGV Leather - AlejandroEvent: Lazy Bear Week - July 27 – Aug. 3, 2026 - https://www.lazybearweek.org* Celebrating 30 Years of Lazy Bear Magic!* Over 2500 bears in Guerneville, CA* Week long supply of playtime, parties, events, and touristy goodness* 2026 Tags now available – get in earlyEvent Save The Date: Palm Springs Leather – October 29-November 1 – https://www.pslod.org* Valhalla Theme* Registration Opens SoonAs always you can click on the EVENTS tab at our website for LGBTQ gatherings nationwide all year long. If you have an event you would like featured in our event calendar or even here on the podcast, send an email with the details to sam@growingolderday.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atouchofgay.substack.com | 20m 42s | ||||||
| 2/8/26 | ![]() Gay Kitchen Table Talk: Episode 45 | MAGA pouts on Bad Bunny half-time show, CBP raids big gay cruise, Arizona poppers ban in the works.DAILY MEME: Be more of who you want to beYour time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”― Steve JobsSocial: Superbowl Weekend* Many of us including myself are not into sports – but not all LGBTQ+ people do* Halftime Show Bad Bunny* Turning Point USA counter programs with “The All-American Halftime Show,” with Kid Rock.Big Gay Cruise: CBP Raid Nets Drug Arrests at Atlantis Cruise in Miami* In Florida last Sunday at the launch of what’s known as “world’s biggest gay festival at sea,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were screening bags with trained detection dogs when several suitcases were flagged.* They arrested nine passengers after narcotics were allegedly discovered in their luggage.* The arrests came prior to the departure of Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas.* Drugs confiscated and arrests made for possession and in some cases trafficking of ecstasy, LSD, cocaine, ketamine, methamphetamine, and GHB.* With more than 5,000 passengers booked the week-long Atlantis Events cruise is one of the largest gay cruises.Legislative Alert: Poppers Could Become Felony In Arizona* The Arizona Legislature is considering a new lay that would make amyl nitrites — commonly known as “poppers” — illegal in the state.* Arizona House Bill 2191 would classify the sale, possession or use of poppers as a class 5 felony or in certain cases as a misdemeanor* Offenses would carry prison time and thousands of dollars in fines.* The bill would also ban the sale of nitrous oxide, often called “laughing gas.”* The bill is sponsored by Republican and Majority Whip Rep. Julie Willoughby.* Local state bills follow increasing Federal scrutiny of poppers and FDA crackdowns on some of their manufacturers at the hands of RFK Jr who has stated his belief that the inhalant causes AIDS.Break Spot – Leather, Events, Viewer CommentsLeather Season:* Mr Chicago Leather – Joey Metler* He will move on to compete at IML in MayEvent: Gear Up Weekend - June 11-14, 2026 - https://www.gearupweekend.com* Annual retreat designed to help gay, bi, trans, and queer men (21+) learn about and explore kink in a friendly, inclusive, and low-pressure environment.* Workshops, play spaces, social events, and hands-on opportunities,* A chance to connect, discover new interests, and celebrate your kinks—whether you’re experienced or brand new.* Saratoga Springs Retreat Center* Registration opens February 10th.* Shared lodging options from $550 all inclusive – cabins, bunk house, tents, RVEvent Save The Date: Bear Week in Provincetown, MA - July 11–18, 2026As always you can click on the EVENTS tab at our website https://growingoldergay.com/ for LGBTQ gatherings nationwide all year long. If you have an event you would like featured in our event calendar or even here on the podcast, send an email with the details to sam@growingolderday.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atouchofgay.substack.com | 23m 27s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | ![]() Gay Kitchen Table Talk: Episode 44 | Rainbow sidewalks in Texas, transphobia in the gay community, cigars in the leather scene and upcoming events.DAILY MEME: The more we practice empathy to get better we get at it – Renee Hebert* Heard on the Throwing Light Podcast by Louis Toliver Jr* Listening without judgment, observing nonverbal cues.* Putting yourself in others shoes, trying to learn about people different from you* Developing self-awareness, identify and question your own biases – blind spotsCheck In:* TestDrivenTV – Dodge Charger Scat Pack* New threads for video, casual but nice – push and pull with my husband who has a different style template.* Dermatologist – Actinic KeratosisGood News: Rainbow Sidewalks* The city of San Antonio is replacing the now banned rainbow crosswalks in the Pride Cultural Heritage District with new rainbow sidewalks.* On both sides of North Main Street 6-foot wide rainbow flag striping will color sidewalks entire length of the “gay strip” in downtown.* Chevron designs at the corners emulate the modern progress pride flag.* Then entire $170,000 tab is being taken up by the city.* This strategy overcomes the Texas state and Federal policy attacks that have forced the removal of rainbow cross walks. They won’t be able to take this rainbow away.Social: Transphobia In The LGBTQ+ Community* Even in our own community transgender people are othered* Even in our own community transgender people are excluded* Even in our own community transgender people are blamed* Transgender, bisexual and non-binary people are all part of our familyLeather Season: Cigars and Leather* Baked in the DNA of the leather and fetish genre* Tom of Finland Art influence or influenced?* Often part of the role play and role responsibilities in D/s relationshipsEvent: Smokeout 2026 Las Vegas Self described as “a fun-filled, uncomplicated weekend in Las Vegas for cigar and pipe studs, bikers, leathermen, bears and friends from all over the world, with time to gamble, shop, be a tourist, enjoy a show, attend events or relax by the pools and have a great time!* Wednesday through Monday at the Tuscany Suites Resort and Casino* Special room rates for registered participants* Vendors* Smoking Lounge* Private pool and playroom spaces* Barbershop and bootblack* Dinners and socials* Motorcycle ride and offsite opportunities* Event registration $60 ahead of time, $ 80 at the doorEvent Save The Date: No Kings III – March 28 As always you can click on the EVENTS tab at our website growingoldergay.com for LGBTQ gatherings nationwide all year long. If you have an event you would like featured in our event calendar or even here on the podcast, send an email with the details to sam@growingolderday.comViewer Comments: “I agree with you about Tesla “* Revisiting the Tesla Comments from last week* Have a sense of humor This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atouchofgay.substack.com | 28m 41s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | ![]() Kitchen Table Talk: Episode 43 | Out of pocket costs for monthly PrEP and DoxyPEP, the “Travel Ho” phenomenon, measuring self worth in the social media age.Check us out now on Amazon Podcasts and iHeart Radio Podcasts!DAILY MEME: I am not what I own* My value as a person is not in my material possessions* My standing in the world is not of my financial wealth* My happiness and self worth is directly proportionate to my of love for myself and othersCheck In: Weekend in Palm Springs / Cathedral City* Shopping for leather in Palm Springs* Stay downtown at the Motel 6 – center of the “tweakerverse”* Stay at CCBC and fun times* Beautiful facility upgraded in recent years* Family like serviceSocial: Lowered inhibitions when out of town “Travel Hos”* When away we tend to be bigger sluts than at home* Keeping up appearances professional and social* Fresh meat on the apps* Foot loose and fancy freeHealth: Paying cash for PrEP / DoxyPEP* Expiration of Obamacare funding has left many without coverage – renewals for marketplace down over 40% going into 2026,* HHS cuts have lowered or eliminated availability for support programs that have traditionally covered HIV prevention, testing, and medications.* Still some support programs available depending on location.* Out of pocket options exist for PrEP and DoxyPEP.* Generic Truvada $30 a month* Doxycycline $15-30 a monthViewer/Listener Comments: Is PrEP Safe?First, I am not a doctor and I am not giving medical advice. The following is my own experience and factual information available with a little research.* In a word, Yes PrEP is safe. It’s certainly safer than having HIV* High efficacy. When taken properly, oral PrEP reduces HIV risk by about 99%.* Well tolerated by most.* Prescriptions require regular testing and monitoring including kidney and liver health and testing for HIV and other STIs* Common concerns include kidney function and bone density as older formulations of Truvada could affect kidneys and bone density in rare cases. Newer options like Descovy and injections like Apretude are less of an issue.Leather Season:* Congratulations Gage Ryder Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026* Congratulations Brian Hettler Mr. LA Leather Bear 2026* IML Rules Change* Raises the bar for eligibility with more stringent vetting guidelines* Can only compete one year* Seeks to keep class size at 50 starting in 2027Event: CLAW 2026 – April 2-5, 2026 Columbus OH * Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend – Columbus* 2,000+ Leather Men, 2 BDSM Dungeons, 118 Booth VendorMart* 150+ Classes and Workshops* Kink Socials & Mixers* More* Hotel 80% full Hyatt Regency Columbus, OH* Must register for event to stay at host hotelEvent Save The Date: Desert Smoke Palm Springs – June 5-7, 2026 * Palm Springs Leather Order Of The Desert* Cigar weekend social and playAs always you can click on the EVENTS tab at our website for LGBTQ gatherings nationwide all year long. If you have an event you would like featured in our event calendar or even here on the podcast, send an email with the details to sam@growingolderday.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atouchofgay.substack.com | 33m 27s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | ![]() Kitchen Table Talk: Episode 42 | Kitchen Table Episode 42 – 01/18/2026Making a hard won life count, gay ageism, sexy James Franco miniseries, Mr Eagle LA Leather Wyatt Heath and upcoming LGBTQ+ events.Our episode today is recorded well in advance of post day because my husband and I are actually on a getaway weekend to Palm Springs and Los Angeles to do some leather shopping and take in some local flavor at some of the one of the gay men’s play spots. If you see us out and about please come up and say hello!Because of this, if the world ended or some big topical news story has hit since this was recorded earlier in the week that needed due attention, I apologize in advance for not talking about it now.DAILY MEME: There is a cost to honoring yourself. Make it count.* Live the life you have always wanted* Explore your world, yourself, your people – challenge your box* Do what they have always tried to keep you from doing* Invest in yourself – education, health, spirituality, financesSocial: Navigating AgeismAgeism is a process of systematic stereotyping and discrimination against people because of their age – mostly to those older in years.* Ageism in the dating / hookup scene / sex* invisible* rockstar syndrome* Ageism in the workplace / career* promotions / positioning* job searches* Ageism in the social experience* how you are treated* included/excluded* Setting expectations / acceptance / self sorting* understanding* acceptanceBingeable TV: 11/22/63 Miniseries – Hulu / Netflix* James Franco stars in 11/22/63, an eight episode miniseries based on the Stephen King novel of the same name.* An English teacher goes back in time to try and prevent the assassination of JFK* The eight episode series twists and turns as Franco’s character attempts to rewrite the past and finds that the past tends to fight back* Good story line, time and culture representation of 1960’s Texas, lots of classic cars.Leather Season: Contests and Congratulations!* Congratulations Wyatt Heath for winning Mr. Eagle Leather LA 2026* Bartender at Bullet Bar North Hollywood* “I’m humbled to have the life I have today. Just over two years ago, I wasn’t sure I’d make it through addiction But today, all the hardwork I put in, all the faith and love my parents and brother have and had in me, and the love of so many men who refused to give up on me has paid off. I truly am living a life that was promised me in so many different sobrieties…a life beyond my wildest dreams. - Facebook“* Mid Atlantic Leather contest this weekend* Mr LA Leather Bear contest this weekendEvent: Austin Kink Weekend – April 16-19* Mr./Ms/Mx Texas Leather, Texas Bootblack, + more* Workshops, vendors, special events and parties* Run Passes $125 – 175 on sale now* Holiday Inn Mid-Town AustinEvent Save The Date: Vallarta Pride La nueva era* un pride muy mexicano* 17 al 24 mayoAs always you can click on the EVENTS tab at our website growingoldergay.com for LGBTQ gatherings nationwide all year long. If you have an event you would like featured in our event calendar or even here on the podcast, send an email with the details to sam@growingolderday.comEnd Plugs:Thanks to GayPHX for including re-broadcasts our podcast weekly on their streaming radio station every Monday in the 10:00 hour. You can hear lots of local voices, entertainment, news and music 24 hours a day at GayPHX.com* Our website: growingoldergay.com* Our social media* Podcast now on Spotify, Substack and Apple Podcasts in addition to YouTube! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atouchofgay.substack.com | 28m 42s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 | ![]() Kitchen Table Talk: Episode 41 | Honoring fallen family Renee Good, inspiration from Martin Sheen, supporting ACLU, horn sound for Living Sober Roundup San Francisco this summer!DAILY MEME: We deserve the care of our government.* Remembering that our government exists to protect the well being of all of us* Our leaders must have empathy for others, be trustworthy, be honest* Each one of us must actively participate in shaping our government from top to bottomHonoring Renee Nicole Good – from the AdvocateAn American citizen, Renee Nicole Good was many things — a wife, mother, poet, singer, devoted Christian, and “extremely compassionate” human being.Good had a wife and three children — a 15-year-old and 12-year-old from her first marriage, and a 6-year-old from her second marriageRenee Good was a poet with a passion for singing. Good described herself in her Instagram bio, which featured an LGBTQ+ Pride flag, as a “poet and writer and wife and mom and shitty guitar strummer from Colorado; experiencing Minneapolis, MN.”Good’s ex-husband that she was a devoted Christian who had taken part in mission trips to Northern Ireland in her youth and participated in a choir during high school. Her love of singing would lead her to study vocal performance in college, though writing was her ultimate passion.Good graduated in December 2020 from Old Dominion University in Virginia with a degree in English, and won an award the same year for one of her works.“This is yet another clear example that fear and violence have sadly become commonplace in our nation,” ODU President Brian O. Hemphill said in a statement. “Indeed, this tragedy reflects the deep strain being felt in countless communities across our nation. As citizens, it is our duty and right to call upon leaders and officials to restore civility in all facets of our lives, especially at the hands of those who are entrusted to protect and serve.”“May Renee’s life be a reminder of what unites us: freedom, love, and peace,” he continued. “My hope is for compassion, healing, and reflection at a time that is becoming one of the darkest and most uncertain periods in our nation’s history.”Action we can all take: MyACLU.orgThe American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been fighting in court and in the headlines for our civil rights and the rule of law for over 100 years. While often being cast by the right as a force if bleeding heart liberals, over their history have fought for everyone. “We The People means everyone”.In our current regime they have been a vital force in fighting back against the many countless unconstitutional, immoral, and inhumane actions that have been coming at us by our government. They have been suing in court and winning for us. They are the ones in the trenches, the ones appealing for us, the ones standing before the supreme court voicing our case.They have been much the push-back leading all the way up to the supreme court for LGBTQ rights that have been taken, the actions to harm our community, and the directives to erase us. They have also been on several of the other fronts including immigration, law enforcement over reach, and voting rights among others. They are the tip of the spear for us that we ourselves cannotThis takes money. While there are many big donors, there is a way that you and I can help on our own level. We can support the ACLU by donating and becoming a monthly supporter. At their website there are multiple options starting as low as $19 a month.I have started my own monthly donation and I encourage all who hold our rights dear and support what the ACLU does for us to put your dollars in the bowl too. We need them, and they need our help too.Inspiration: Martin Sheen PodcastMost of us remember actor Martin Sheen in modern times from his many seasons as President Bartlett on The West Wing. His acting career spans several decades in movies, television and in the theater. His four children are also well known in popular culture all for their own works and their own stories.He is an avid activist as well over the decades, a spiritual person and one who brings a wealth of wisdom that has come through in the work we have seen on screen. Martin Sheen now brings his talents to a special podcast presentation as he shares never before heard stories of his life, personal reflections and poetry that inspires.“I think it’s important you know that I have no intention of leaving who I am at the door with this podcast. Anyone who knows me knows I cannot tell a personal story that doesn’t have some social justice connection at its core. I have my convictions, and issues that draw on my empathy and compassion. Frankly, it is what drives and informs my conscience and makes me who I am. How could I bring any less to this endeavor?”— Martin SheenEvent: Western Roundup Living Sober - July 10-12, 2026 - San Francisco, CAIn the San Francisco Castro district the longest running LGBTQ sobriety conference celebrates 50 years with their event this summer in July. The weekend hosts meetings, workshops, speakers and entertainment centered around multiple 12-step programs – in the spiritual home of our world wide community.Registration is now open at their website https://livingsober.org/As always you can click on the EVENTS tab at our website growingoldergay.com for LGBTQ gatherings nationwide all year long. If you have an event you would like featured in our event calendar or even here on the podcast, send an email with the details to sam@growingolderday.comFind everything on our website: growingoldergay.comOur podcast now on Spotify, Substack and Apple Podcasts in addition to YouTube! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atouchofgay.substack.com | 16m 06s | ||||||
| 1/4/26 | ![]() Kitchen Table Talk: Episode 40 | Today we have some good wisdom from Pete Buttigieg on the way forward into 2026, the deets on a live on tracker for anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the works in your home state, a Latino Pride event coming up soon in Arizona, and how we can protect ourselves from HPV and the cancers it can cause.DAILY MEME: Hope is the consequence of action more than its cause - Pete Buttigieg* Time to get busy to put a stop to the destruction of our country and way of life* Get involved locally and be a part of the cause to stop, replace, and rebuild* Electing Democrats this fall is our number 1 priority. A majority in Congress is our best chance and putting the brakes on the Red Hat agenda.Great Red Hat Shit Show: LGBTQ+ Legislative Tracking 2026 - LGBTQ+ Legislation AlertsFollowing up on our daily meme and it’s message all of us can keep tabs on what’s happening in our own backyards relative to legislation that can affect our community directly on the local level.There are a number of states in particular where the legislators and governors are hellbent to take advantage of their majorities and their perceived permission structure from the folks to attack LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare, and over social safety net programs.LGBTQ+ Legislative Research Group which is an independent group of LGBTQ+ researchers, journalists, and activists has assembled a live tracker of active legislation in play in various states that can inform you on what’s in the works locally, so you can be informed and take action.You can log onto their website at legialerts.org and follow the links to find the live Google Docs that are updated daily on the status of pending bills, across the country in your home state. First I want to thank them for their hard work, and thank you for using it to take action where needed.There website is on the screen if you’re watching us on YouTube, and can be found in the show notes wherever else you might be listening.Health: HPV Vaccine Important Consideration For Sexually Active Gay MenFor those of us who are sexually active regardless of sexual identity, the human papilloma virus (HPV) is not only very common, but can present a significant health risk. HPV is known for being the primary cause of genital warts and several types of cancer, including cervical, anal, vulvar, vaginal, penile and oropharyngeal (throat), which includes cancer of the tonsils and back of the tongue.Nearly 80% of men and women get HPV at some point in our lives, mainly through intimate contact.For men having sex with men, HPV presents an elevated risk because of the nature and mechanics of our sexual contact. Those of us living with HIV and/or who have multiple sex partners are at an even higher risk of contracting HPV and its associated cancers.The good news is that there is an available vaccine that is highly effective to protect against HPV and its ability to cause cancers. Today is is routine to give children and teenagers, even young adults the HPV vaccine. Most of us who are older than 30 may not have been given the vaccine as a normal routine and must opt in.Young persons ages 13-26 who have not been vaccinated require 2 or 3 doses depending on age according to the CDC. If you are 27 45 you may discuss your risk factors with your healthcare provider to see if vaccination is the right option in which case most insurance will cover the medication and administration doses. If however you are over 45, most sources will tell you the vaccine is not recommended because we have already most likely been exposed to the virus at some point.If however we are over 45 and have a compelling risk model like high sexual activity with multiple partners a provider may be willing to prescribe the vaccine. Most health insurance however will not cover it at over age 45, and it has to be paid for out of pocket.It’s pretty expensive, ranging from about $200-400 per dosage, of which about three are required over a six month period. That means one has to want it bad enough to be able to pay $600-1200 for it.As always, I recommend you talk to your medical provider and share with them your concerns and your risk factors and get their advice. I am not a doctor and I am not giving medical advice, just sharing about options available to us to protect ourselves.Event: Tucson Latino Pride Festival – Saturday, March 7th 2026 - Lpfaz.comLatino Pride Alliance is gearing up for their 2nd Annual Latino Pride Festival in Tuscon with the date coming up fast on Saturday, March 7th. The community gathering and celebration of LGBTQ friends and allies takes place at the MSA Annex near downtown Tucson at 267 South Avenida del Convento.The celebration from 2-10 pm includes entertainment, vendor booths, community outreach and plenty of fun. Full information can be found and tickets are on sale now at their website lpfaz.comAs always you can scan our nationwide events calendar at our website growingoldergay.com and click on the EVENTS tab. If you have an event you would like featured in our event calendar or even here on the podcast, send an email with the details to sam@growingolderday.com This is a public episode. 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