About this episode

The episode discusses the homoerotic connections between contestants Zach and Bryce on 'Love Island USA' with insights from superfan Jason P. Frank.

‘Love Island USA’ is known for its very hot and very straight contestants. But two guys this season, Zach and Bryce, are getting a lot of attention for their own intimate connection on the show. Jason P. Frank is a superfan and writer for ‘Vulture.’ He breaks down what’s behind their homoerotic behavior. He also tells Sam why all the frenzy just might be a good thing…Especially during pride month. Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. The Sam Sanders Show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.  

People in this episode

Host: Sam Sanders

Guest: Jason P. Frank

Topics covered

• homoerotic behavior
• reality TV
• LGBTQ representation
• Pride Month
• intimate connections

Keywords

• Love Island USA
• homoerotic
• Zach
• Bryce
• Pride Month
• reality TV
• Jason P. Frank
• intimacy
• LGBTQ

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vulture

Books & works: Love Island USA

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