Popular gay podcasts
Happy Pride Month, audiophiles! While we firmly believe there’s no exclusive season, month, or day for amplifying the voices of gay storytellers and creatives, there’s no reason not to celebrate a little extra in June. There’s no shortage of folks in the LGBTQIA+ community sharing their stories, making amazing works of art, and sharing their truths along the way, and it’s such a joy to be able to spotlight just a few of our favorite queer podcasts.
Representing the vast diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community, this assortment of podcasts covers a range of topics from a variety of different perspectives and voices: from queer-inclusive sex-positive podcasts to takes on pop culture and news to deep dives into the strides made by the queer community and the courageous folks who made progress possible.
Whether you’re a fan of classic interview-style shows or a bit of serialized fiction, these podcasts will entertain, oppose, comfort, and delight you with every single episode. So, however you're celebrating Pride this year, here are 25 of the best LGBTQIA+ podcasts to add a
Bob Mackie: 60+ Years of Iconic Costumes, From Cher to Miley
Throughout his decades-long career, Bob Mackie has designed costumes and gowns for some of the most legendary names in entertainment history: Cher, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Carol Burnett, and Elton John, among many others. He joins LGBTQ&A to talk about his longtime (and still ongoing) collaboration with Cher, the infamous Gone With The Wind curtain dress from The Carol Burnett Demonstrate , and gay experience in Hollywood in the s and 70s. His unused documentary, Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion is now streaming on Prime Video. This is a part of our particular series, The Gay Elders Project. Click here to hear to our recent interview with Martha Shelly, activist and co-founder of the Gay Liberation Front. LGBTQ&A is an independent, listener-supported podcast. Please consider joining our Substack to help support our work LGBTQ&A is hosted and produced by Jeffrey Masters. @jeffmasters1
If you&#;re looking for new homosexual podcasts to listen to, there&#;s something for everyone. The gigantic growth in podcasts means there are more gay voices than ever before, and you&#;re guaranteed to find one (or seven) that you&#;ll have no option but to binge.
They&#;re funny, they&#;re important, they&#;re personal, and they&#;re queer. These gay podcasts range from those produced by widely-known publishers, such as The Advocate, to hidden gems from independent queer creators. But what they all have in common is that they bring forward distinct gay voices that you depend on to hear.
All podcasts included on the list are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (iTunes).
1. The Gays Are Revolting: This Australian-based gay podcast is relatable, informative and funny, no matter where you&#;re listening from.
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2. Making Gay History: This podcast should be required listening for any LGBT+ person who wants to know the (often untold) history of gay rights in the US.
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3. Gayish: We&#;re an in
Gay podcasts
14D with Demi LovatoCadenceD with Demi Lovato is a weekly podcast series in which global superstar, actress and activist Demi Lovato shares and explores what’s on their heart and in the corners of their mind - curiosities, experiences, movements, and voices that raise the collective frequency of their community of listeners.
2A Field Guide to Gay AnimalsDoubleDouble PodcastsOfficial Selection of the Tribeca Audio Festival.
3Because the Boss Belongs to UsiHeartIf someone asked you to name a queer representative, who would you say?
4But We LovediHeartAs a homosexual kid growing up Catholic, in conservative Texas, Jordan Gonsalves knew nothing about queer history.
5BYLATINMEN The PodcastBYLATINMEDIABYLATINMEN is hosted by Anthony, a Puerto Rican Brand-new York City native, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.
6Gayish PodcastGayish Media, LLCFeatured in Buzzfeed, Oprah Magazine, Esquire, and Queerty, Gayish is an award-winning podcast that breaks down one gay stereotype each week.
7Historical HomosAcastWelcome to the world's only No-Fucks-Given Guide to LGBTQ+ History.