A Touch Of Gay #62: Pride That Fucks Shit Up

A Touch Of Gay #62: Pride That Fucks Shit Up

June 7, 2026 · 16 min · Season 2 · Episode 62

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The episode discusses the true essence of Pride, emphasizing loud and unapologetic self-expression during Pride month.

Sparkling takes on Pride month including wisdom from Brian Hettler, upcoming Atlanta Leather Pride weekend in July. Daily Inspiration: Pride is good * Definition: Pride is a primary emotion characterized by a sense of security with one’s identity, performance, and/or accomplishments. * It is sometimes considered the opposite of shame. * Depending on the context, pride may be viewed as either a virtue or a vice. * Typically, pride arises from praise, independent self-reflection, or a fulfilled feeling of belonging. Check In: Weathering the shit show * Disassociating from the white noise of social wars, trying to focus on what’s in front of me. The Pride That Fucks Shit Up – Brian Hettler Happy Pride. Not the corporate Pride. Not the sanitized Pride. Not the Pride that fits neatly into a sponsorship deck or sits politely on a panel discussion while everyone nods at each other and pretends they aren’t terrified of being disliked. I mean loud Pride. The inconvenient Pride. The Pride that shows up wearing six pounds of leather, glitter in places glitter was never meant to go, and enough confidence to make a room full of strangers uncomfortable. The Pride that fucks shits up. Wear the…

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Host: Daddy Sam

Guest: Brian Hettler

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