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Today we're welcoming Jerry Portwood to the podcast. Jerry's the founder of the Queer Love Project, which is a way to document how we find, accept, and explore, love and commitment.It's a platform where LGBTQ+ people can share our stories and experiences about whatever love means to them. Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart.Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.com We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes.0:00 - Introduction: Jerry Portwood & the Queer Love Project2:00 - How the Queer Love Project started8:30 - Substack, paying contributors & building an audience14:00 - Queer friendships, exes & the elasticity of relationships20:00 - Queer Joy & Fire Island25:00 - The Queer Love Podcast & how do you define love?28:30 - Teaching at The New School: essays, criticism & Gen Z students32:00 - Generational trauma & joking as a survival tactic34:00 - Queer Quickies: rapid fire questions

Today we're joined by Kyle Ridley, who's the host of the Tangle a Pop Culture podcast where conversations with comedians, actors, and creators go way beyond the quick soundbite. Before launching the show, Kyle spent years working in morning television booking celebrity guests, so he knows how to ask the questions that turn a short interview into a real conversation. On the tangle, he brings that insider perspective to honest, funny, and sometimes unexpectedly deep discussions about entertainment, culture, and the messy stories that connect us all.Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart. Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.com We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes.0:00 - Intro & Welcome Kyle Ridley0:32 - Kyle's Background in Morning TV & Starting The Tangle Podcast2:18 - Heated Rivalry Discussion & Queer Joy in Media3:41 - Queer Representation in the 90s vs Now4:42 - Heart Stopper & Positive LGBTQ Storytelling5:03 - Conversations Beyond Soundbites: What Kyle Wants from Interviews5:50 - Finding Your Tribe & Building Queer Community7:22 - Meeting 200 People: Kyle's Community Building Journey7:36 - Coming Out in the Late 90s & Early Internet Era8:34 - Young Queer People & Online Community Today9:13 - Heartstopper & High School Representation9:48 - Growing Up in the DC Area10:04 - Dream Podcast Guests: Alanis Morissette, Nikki Glaser, Hoda Kotb & More11:08 - Alanis Morissette, Lilith Fair & 90s Female Singer-Songwriters11:36 - Most Chaotic Interview Moments13:00 - Being Queer in Broadcast Media14:01 - Eating Disorders, Toxic 90s Diet Culture & Recovery15:17 - Men & Eating Disorders: Breaking the Silence16:15 - GLP-1 Drugs, Body Positivity Backlash & Celebrity Thinness17:22 - Body Image as a Tall Woman in the Early 2000s18:32 - Current Pop Culture Obsessions & Kyle's Movie/TV List19:44 - Award Season Picks: Heated Rivalry, Hamnet & More21:40 - Love Story (JFK Jr.), Song Song Blue & More Recommendations23:17 - Book Recommendations: Atmosphere, All Fours & Memoirs25:38 - Queer Quickies: First Celebrity Crush26:11 - First Queer Bar Experience27:09 - Favorite Queer Stereotype27:57 - Kyle's Queer Superpower: The Connector29:00 - What Makes Kyle Go From Zero to Unhinged30:41 - Inviting Strangers & Being Welcoming31:12 - Best Queer Movie or Show of All Time33:00 - Essential Queer Viewing List for a Late-in-Life Partner35:02 - The Welcoming Queer Community35:22 - Outro

We chat with Brandon Kazen-Maddox, a non-binary an ASL artist, actor, choreographer, director, acrobat, and educator whose work lives at the intersection of movement, language, and identity. We chat about recommended reading, they teach us about codas and godas, and remind us to slow down, take a breath, and think before we speak.Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart.Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.com We’d love to hear from you!Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes.0:00 - Introduction to Brandon1:02 - What is a CODA?3:51 - Thinking in Multiple Languages8:04 - Grace and Pace - The Art of Interpretation12:08 - Sign Languages Around the World15:44 - Language Deprivation and ASL Legacy19:37 - Reading, Books, and Queer Joy26:45 - Fellow Travelers Opera29:26 - Intersectionality and Finding Your Place32:07 - Growing Up Millennial34:25 - Queer Quickies41:30 - Where to Find Brandon

Nicole Pacent is an actor, writer, and longtime LGBTQ activist, currently appearing on Criminal Minds: Evolution. She’s spent nearly two decades shaping queer media—on screen, behind the mic as a co-host of Coming Out Pod, and as a consultant on The L Word: Generation Q. A Tisch alum and future seminary student, Nicole is proof that queer storytelling can be both holy and a little unhinged.Let’s get into it.Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart. Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.com We’d love to hear from you!Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:52 Nicole's High School Days01:36 Navigating Queerness in Greenwich04:54 Theater and Queer Identity07:05 Bisexuality and Queerness10:08 Sexual Renaissance and Agency13:46 The Iconic 'Kiss' Poster15:42 Eyebrow Rings and Self-Expression16:13 Guillotine Earrings and Current Projects17:27 Understanding Motion Capture18:24 Criminal Minds and Queer Representation19:44 Polyamory Consulting for The L Word21:24 Navigating Religion as a Queer Individual28:20 Queer Quickies: Rapid Fire Questions31:46 Karaoke and Closing Remarks

Today we’re so excited to welcome Samara Kasai to the show — a non-binary writer, intuitive counselor, and trauma-informed coach who helps people rethink what it means to love their lives instead of just surviving them. Through their work at Kasai Thrive, Samara blends deep emotional insight, nervous system awareness, and anti-oppression values to help folks move past burnout, reclaim creative energy, and live with intention and presence. Their perspective feels especially urgent for people who’ve spent years hustling, numbing, or holding themselves together on instinct rather than joy. Check out their free 2 hour program here:Rock the Void: What to do while you're waiting for you manifestations samara-kasai.kit.com/rockthevoidunseenSubscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart.Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.comWe’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes.00:00 Introduction to Samira Kasai01:14 Samira's Journey and Work01:35 Understanding Manifestation02:32 Personal Experiences with Religion and Spirituality10:57 Tarot and Its Significance13:26 Justice Lens and Client Work18:17 Current Events and Personal Healing21:34 Navigating Generational Differences22:37 Connecting Through Shared Experiences23:26 Balancing Family and Personal Values24:36 The Importance of Historical Narratives25:04 Respect and Political Differences28:10 Empowering Self-Agency30:14 Queer Quickies: Rapid Fire Questions33:35 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Today’s guest is Brittaney Latta — a non-traditional, queer trauma therapist based in California who specializes in C-PTSD, codependency, anxiety, and depression in LGBTQ+ adults and teens. Her work blends trauma-informed care and inner-child healing to help clients reset their nervous systems, build boundaries, and rediscover their spark — whether in love, friendship, or work.Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart.Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.comWe’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes.00:00 Welcome to Unseen: Celebrating Queer Millennial Voices00:26 Meet Brittany Lata: Non-Traditional Queer Trauma Therapist01:04 Brittany's Journey: From Survivor to Therapist01:47 Non-Traditional Therapy: Breaking the Mold07:17 Rediscovering Your Spark: Overcoming Depression11:10 The Role of Play in Adult Life13:13 The Evolution of Therapy and Mental Health Awareness20:59 Understanding Codependency in Queer Relationships26:08 The Pressure to Pick a Side26:44 Codependency and Therapy27:18 Trauma and Partner Choices30:55 Understanding Boundaries35:33 Queer Quickies40:25 Therapy Retreats and Conclusion

On today’s episode we chat with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Jacob Engelsman. He helps queer and gender non-conforming families with their lactation needs. We also talked about experimental fiction, Matthew Lillard, and a Chorus Line.Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart.Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.comWe’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes.00:00 Welcome to Unseen: Celebrating Queer Millennial Voices00:18 Introducing Jacob Engelman: Male Lactation Consultant00:33 Journey to Becoming a Lactation Consultant04:26 Telehealth and Gender Diverse Lactation Support05:53 Personal Stories and Inclusivity in Lactation07:52 Embracing Caregiving as a Masculine Quality11:52 Writing Weird Fiction: A Creative Outlet16:12 Queer Joy Through the Decades18:57 City Life vs. Country Life20:41 Nostalgic Pop Culture Moments22:41 Queer Cultural Touchstones26:44 Rapid Fire: Queer Quickies30:42 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Today we chatted with Mel Dorman. She’s a “financial activist” & Real Estate Coach, she’s a TEDx speaker, and the author of Bank on Your Neighbor. We discussed seller financing, smashing the patriarchy, and building community. And we talked about Leonardo DiCaprio, because we are millennials, after all.00:00 Introduction to Unseen00:24 Guest Introduction and Background01:09 From Social Worker to Real Estate Mogul02:42 The Power of Seller Financing06:20 Overcoming Skepticism and Success Stories09:37 Addressing Patriarchy and Wealth Disparity14:57 Community Impact and Financial Activism22:35 Queer Quickies: Fun and Personal Questions25:30 Final Thoughts and Call to Action#Storytelling #LGBTQ #QueerVoices #PersonalGrowth #Empowerment #Inspiration #RealTalk #LifeStories #Community #SuccessStories #Motivation #LifeLessons #FinanceTips #RealEstate #WomenInRealEstate #SmashThePatriarchy #FinancialActivism #HomeOwnership #UnseenPodcast

On today's show, we welcomed Lisa Goldberg and the team at Building NY Families. We talked about the Kim Davis lawsuit and why stepparent / second parent adoption and/or parentage orders are so important to protect our families.If you’re in New York and want to connect with the team, find them at buildingnyfamilies.com.You can find New York Trust & Estate attorneys here cannizzarolawpc.comAnd connectingrainbows.org for more LGBTQ professional connections.Don’t forget to subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is powered by Pink Robin, follow us on social media at pink robin shop.

Our guest today is a longtime friend and a brilliant actor, comedian, and filmmaker. She’s a multi hyphenate creative!! Anna Maltezos. Her credits include And Just Like That (HBO), Dying for Sex (FX), TAWK With Awkwafina, The Howard Stern Show, and Scariest Woman Alive, and Saturday Night Live. She has a new movie SOCK hitting the film festival circuit this October. Today we chat with Anna about Cancer, divorce, bugs, kindness, and community. That’s right, we really went there, and you’re going to love going there with us. Anna received a BFA in Film & Television from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, and trained in improv, sketch and stand-up comedy at The Upright Citizen's Brigade, The Second City, People's Improv Theater, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and the LaughtHER Collective. Anna was an original member of the popular improv and YouTube sketch group, Candy Slice Comedy.Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart.Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.comWe’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes._________________________________________________________________00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:13 Anna's Background and Career Beginnings02:01 Millennial Life and Personal Reflections03:53 Pursuing a Career in Entertainment05:51 Challenges and Triumphs in the Industry10:12 Battling Cancer and Its Impact16:06 Rediscovering Identity and Career24:22 Experiences and Anecdotes29:13 Treating Women with Kindness30:02 Millennials and Technology31:20 Embracing AI and Tech Overload34:14 Menopause and Hormonal Changes40:07 Dating After Major Life Changes42:56 Finding New Interests: Bugs and Math46:31 Queer Quickies: Rapid Fire Questions53:14 Conclusion and Farewell