Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast

Zach Randles-Friedman
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Queer-hosted and unapologetically curious. We cover everything and anything — and yes, it's a bit gay.

  1. 13 hr ago

    Ep. 310: The Gay Bit: Take 23 - Ptown Recap

    In this episode of The Gay Bit, Zach recaps the final days of his Provincetown getaway with his friend Greg. The centerpiece is Ryan Landry's Showgirls — a raunchy, hilarious variety show Zach has been attending for 25 years — featuring co-host Dina Martina and a surprise performance from Latrice Royale of RuPaul's Drag Race fame. Zach also details a guerrilla sticker campaign promoting his podcast, Greg's LGBTQ event-finder app Gathery, and his own friend-finding app Gay BFF, plus a comically disastrous overpacking situation and a mercifully smooth ferry ride home. It's a lighthearted, personal wrap-up to a joyful trip. Dinner at the Provincetown beer garden — chicken parm and cocktails before the showA rundown of Showgirls, Ryan Landry's long-running Provincetown variety show at the Provincetown Inn (final 2026 season show: September 14th; VIP+ tickets $100)Backstory on Ryan Landry — in Provincetown since 1972, has written 79 showsCo-host Dina Martina and the show's mix of drag, variety acts, and local performers ("the bed bugs")A surprise guest appearance and performance from Latrice Royale (RuPaul's Drag Race)Reactions from friends Greg and Kevin, both first-timers at ShowgirlsA sticker marketing campaign around town for Zach's podcast, Greg's app Gathery, and Zach's own app Gay BFFWhat Gathery does (LGBTQ event/community finder app, live in 26 U.S. cities) and a plug for Zach's earlier episode with GregWhat Gay BFF does (verified, bot-free LGBTQ friend-finding app)The saga of wildly overpacking a 3-night trip, and the ferry ride homeReflections on the trip and whether Zach will return for Spooky Bear in the fall Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 310: The Gay Bit: Take 23 - Ptown Recap

  2. 1 day ago

    Ep. 309: Karen Kendra Holmes: 40 Years Wandering, Then Finding Home as a Transgender Military Veteran

    Zach sits down with Karen Kendra Holmes — U.S. military veteran, TEDx speaker, author, and longtime transgender advocate — for a wide-ranging conversation about her decades-long path to living authentically. Karen shares that she began privately exploring her gender identity at age 13 but didn't transition until 53, describing the internal and religious struggles that shaped those "40 years of wandering." She discusses her 24-year military career (including roles with the Maryland Defense Force and U.S. Veterans Reserve Corps), the carefully planned rollout of her transition across a 47-office federal agency, and her work bridging the transgender community and law enforcement through the Department of Justice. The conversation also covers current political attacks on transgender rights, the science behind hormone levels and trans athletes in sports, the challenges of dating later in life, and the writing of her memoir, 40 Years and Wandering No More: Loving My Life Being Transgender. Karen closes with a message to anyone struggling: build a platform, believe in yourself, and know that dreams are made to be lived.   Links & Resources: Book: 40 Years and Wandering No More: Loving My Life Being Transgender — available on AmazonWebsite: kkholmes.comEmail: kkholmes1956@gmail.comIf this episode touches on suicide for anyone listening personally, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) is worth including in your notes or an on-screen resource, given Karen mentions it directly toward the end. Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 309: Karen Kendra Holmes: 40 Years Wandering, Then Finding Home as a Transgender Military Veteran

  3. 2 days ago

    Ep.308: From Undiagnosed Dyslexia to Healing 60+ Lives: Mike Wood on Rewiring the Subconscious Mind

    In this episode, Zach sits down with Mike Wood — COO of a $100M company and founder of a 10-week anxiety and depression recovery program — for a raw conversation about what it actually takes to quiet a mind that won't stop running. Mike traces his anxiety back to a single moment at age five: struggling to spell his name in front of his kindergarten class due to undiagnosed dyslexia. That moment programmed a core belief — "I'm not as smart as everyone else" — that ran in the background for the next 35 years, even as he built outward success: a thriving marriage, seven kids, and an executive career. At 45, sitting on top of everything he thought would bring peace, he realized none of it had. That's when he turned inward. The conversation moves through the mechanics of how the subconscious mind actually works — why it can't distinguish real from imagined events, how elevated emotion plus intention creates lasting programs, and how those same programs can be consciously rewritten. Mike shares the exercise he uses to revisit painful childhood moments and offer his younger self compassion and forgiveness, and explains why forgiving others (and eventually himself) was the turning point in breaking the cycle. They also dig into: The science of cortisol vs. oxytocin, and why stress can cut brain function by up to 60%A moving story about calming his 8-year-old son's nighttime fears using a simple gratitude gameWhy Mike had to strip away identities — husband, dad, "Titans fan," Democrat — to stop reacting defensively in daily lifeThe difference between believing something and knowing it through direct experienceA guided breathing technique Mike uses to move through anxiety in real timeWhat it actually looks like when someone breaks free — and why environment and the people around you matter more than most people realizeMike closes with a simple starting point for anyone feeling stuck: stop, get quiet, and start noticing your own thoughts without running from them. Connect with Mike Wood: Free gift: mwoodmindset.com/everything  Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep.308: From Undiagnosed Dyslexia to Healing 60+ Lives: Mike Wood on Rewiring the Subconscious Mind

  4. 4 days ago

    Ep. 307: Midterms 2026: Orange Convicted Felon Approval Crash, the White House Ballroom Scandal & Why Every Vote Matters

    In this special, more serious episode of Everything & Anything...and a Bit Gay, Zach steps away from the usual campy interviews to talk directly about the 2026 midterm elections — and why he believes this is one of the most consequential votes of our lifetime. Topics covered: Trump's approval rating sitting in the low-to-mid 30s, trailing his 2018 numbers, with independents souring fastWhy the midterms could determine impeachment prospects and the fate of the Trump family's business dealingsThe $300–400 million White House ballroom and demolition of the East Wing and Rose GardenThe proposed $250 million "arc" near the Lincoln Memorial and other vanity construction projectsThe reflecting pool renovation that ballooned from $1.8M to $14M — and turned green with algaeMarjorie Taylor Greene's public break with Trump ahead of NovemberThe stalled Epstein files release and redactionsAffordability complaints, cost of living, and broken campaign promisesThe Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, and unresolved questions about nuclear weaponsRenaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and escalating tariffs with CanadaLGBTQ+ perspectives on safety and travel to the U.S. right nowNatalie Harp, dubbed the "human printer," and how curated news reaches the presidentThe $400 million Air Force One gift from QatarA direct call to action: register, show up, and vote in every state — red, blue, or purpleZach closes with a personal appeal: no matter where you live, your vote is part of the message the country needs to send this November. Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 307: Midterms 2026: Orange Convicted Felon Approval Crash, the White House Ballroom Scandal & Why Every Vote Matters

  5. 4 days ago

    Ep. 306: Selling Dead People's Things: Estate Sale Secrets, Hoarding Horror Stories & a Three-Legged Circus Star with Duane Scott Cerny

    Zach sits down with antique dealer, picker, and bestselling author Duane Scott Cerny (Selling Dead People's Things) for a conversation that swings from delightful to deeply human. Duane recounts his most treasured find — a photo of three-legged circus performer Frank Lentini, discovered by chance in a pile of picture frames — and opens up about his love of John Waters and Divine memorabilia. The conversation turns thoughtful as Duane and Zach discuss the overlooked history of gay antique dealers, what belongings reveal about the people who owned them, and the harder side of the business: hoarding, home shopping addiction, and the toll dementia can take on a person's relationship with their possessions. It's a episode that's equal parts fascinating, funny, and unexpectedly moving.   Duane's origin story: hunting for wooden picture frames at a rural Wisconsin farm saleThe incredible find: an 1880s cabinet card photo of circus performer Frank "The Great" Lentini, bought for $5Duane's connection to John Waters and his extensive Divine memorabilia collectionHow his book Selling Dead People's Things hit #1 on Amazon three times in the antiques/collectibles category — and why resold copies now go for a premium on eBayWhat personal belongings reveal about the people who owned them (with privacy always protected)The history of gay antique dealers, from Christopher Street and Bleecker Street to today's Instagram shopsSurprising items the gay community collects (hint: it's not what you'd expect)Real hoarding stories: garbage in backpacks, dryer lint collections, and homes torn down due to mold and neglectThe connection between hoarding, home shopping networks, and cognitive declineWhere to find Duane: sellingdeadpeoplesthings.com and his Substack, plus his monthly column in the Village View Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 306: Selling Dead People's Things: Estate Sale Secrets, Hoarding Horror Stories & a Three-Legged Circus Star with Duane Scott Cerny

  6. 4 Sept

    Ep. 305: The Gay Bit: No More Dating Rules: Confidence, Chaos & 28 Years with My Husband

    In this episode of The Gay Bit: Zach kicks things off with a slightly chaotic morning — a physical, low blood pressure, a failed Starbucks latte experiment, and a reaffirmed loyalty to homemade Cuban coffee. Then it's straight into the real topic: his friend's very active dating life. Zach plays relationship detective on three guys currently in rotation — Benji (a non-texter who's fading out), Kevin (mysteriously gone quiet), and Rob (four dates in and cooking dinner together next). Zach interrogates the details the way he always does with his friends' new prospects, admitting he can be "a lot" but insists it's coming from a good place. That leads into a bigger riff: Zach and Andrew are just days from their 28th anniversary, and Zach uses that milestone to make his case against modern dating rules — the "don't text more than once a week," "don't call too soon," "wait until the sixth date" mentality he thinks is holding people back. His advice: skip the rulebook, read the room, and go with your gut. He also touches on body confidence, why Botox and self-assurance go a long way, and teases a future episode about the "real fucking losers" he dated back in South Beach before meeting Andrew. Topics covered: Morning routine and coffee opinions (RIP Dunkin' loyalty)Playing detective in a friend's dating life28 years with Andrew and what makes it workWhy Zach thinks dating rules are killing romanceBody confidence and self-acceptance in datingA teaser for a future "worst dates of my single life" episodeContent note: Adult language and frank sexual references throughout. Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 305: The Gay Bit: No More Dating Rules: Confidence, Chaos & 28 Years with My Husband

  7. 3 Sept

    Ep. 304: From Chemical Sales to Couture: Ricky on Painting, Sewing, DJing & Reinventing Yourself in Midlife

    Guest: Ricky — painter, sewist, DJ, and host of the podcast Eager to KnowFind Rick: RickyArtist.com In this episode, Zach sits down with Ricky, a self-described "combination of right brain and left brain" who's built an entire creative second act after a first career in global chemical sales and internet technology consulting. They cover: Ricky's career path: 10 years in global chemical company sales, then a pivot into internet technology as a front-end developer and project manager working with major consulting firms in New York Zach's own surprisingly parallel origin story: working for a Miranda Priestley-esque boss at Chase Manhattan Bank who insisted he learn web design at NYU rather than move into HR Why Rick left a 20-year run in Boston's South End for a 400-person village in southern Vermont, and what "living in the past" had to do with the decision How Ricky got serious about painting, including a six-week immersive program at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy Ricky's deep dive into sewing since January 2026 — he's since made an entire men's wardrobe from scratch, including the quilted jacket he wears on the episode Zach's own aborted attempt at learning to sew, and his post-9/11 knitting era How Ricky taught himself DJing on YouTube after buying a $20 mixer at a yard sale, and now runs a weekly tea dance at the site of a former gay bar in Bellows Falls, VT The surprisingly rich queer history and community of rural Vermont What hosting a podcast has taught both of them about people — and about themselves Zach opens up about becoming a stronger transgender ally through his interviews, and about a past-life regression session that changed how he thinks about reincarnation Where to find Rick's art, sewing projects, and his own podcast, Eager to Know Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 304: From Chemical Sales to Couture: Ricky on Painting, Sewing, DJing & Reinventing Yourself in Midlife

  8. 2 Sept

    Ep. 303: AL on Dark Industrial Pop, Filming a Music Video in a Hotel Without Permission, and Chasing a Bigger Stage

    Guest: AL, independent singer, songwriter, and dancer In this episode: How AL first realized music was more than a hobby — and how obsessively dissecting songs as a kid set him apart from his friends Describing his sound: a "dance industrial" mix inspired by 80s Freddie Mercury and Madonna, layered over dark, story-driven lyricism Writing lyrics solo while collaborating closely with producers on sound Staging two DIY concerts (200+ people) in a barn on his family farm The full story behind filming the "CUMMON" video in an Indianapolis hotel — recruiting 11 dancers from Paragon Indie, not telling hotel staff, an unplanned elevator encounter with a guest, and closing out the shoot with an all-in party scene Growing up on a farm two hours from Indianapolis in a strict, country-music-only household — and finding an escape in Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Elvis The backlash he faced after releasing his short film "Dirty Horror" and how he handled the fallout His complicated relationship with social media, confidence, and what actually makes his content connect Moving to Chicago to study music performance and business at a private art school His five-year vision: touring, headlining, and building a bigger audience on his own terms Connect with AL:  https://www.instagram.com/almusique666/ https://www.tiktok.com/@almusique666 https://www.youtube.com/@almusique666 AL's Music on Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/al/1800697508 https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kLKaSHmIHGJaOjPvMxDcv Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 303: AL on Dark Industrial Pop, Filming a Music Video in a Hotel Without Permission, and Chasing a Bigger Stage
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