About this episode

Brian McManamon shares his journey through grief, love, and resilience, discussing his new film 'Bad Dad' and the importance of representation in LGBTQ+ families.

Brian McManamon has spent his career bringing complex characters to life on stage and screen. But his own story is just as compelling. In this episode of Love, Take Two, Brian opens up about the loss of his father, surviving a violent attack in New York City, and the life-changing period that led him to his husband of more than twenty years. He reflects on how grief, love, and resilience shaped his journey as an actor, teacher, husband, and father. Brian also discusses Bad Dad, the powerful new short film he produced and stars in, which explores bullying, LGBTQ+ parenting, and what happens when people are pushed to protect the ones they love. The conversation expands into Pride Month, representation, raising children in queer families, and why visibility still matters. This is a conversation about second chances, chosen family, creativity, and finding meaning in the chapters you never planned to write. Key Takeaways How grief and trauma became a turning point in Brian's life The role love played in building his "Take Two" Why becoming a father changed his perspective on purpose The inspiration behind Bad Dad and its message about LGBTQ+ families What Pride…

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