Reaching Out with Michael Constable Michael Constable

This week's guest? Max Jenkins, y'all @maxjenkinsyall!

In addition to being just an overall delightful person, Max is a New York-raised and based actor and he talks to us about some of the roles he's played -- all of which, so far, have been queer characters. I share with him the lasting impact that two of his roles (Netflix's 'Special' and '30 Rock') have had on me -- albeit each for very different reasons. (He even gives us a little BTS scoop on his brief yet absolutely iconic part in '30 Rock' which made my year.)

In addition to Max's coming out journey, this episode is just oozing with 90s nostalgia, butt humor (which, in a way, is also 90s nostalgia), a debate about whether or not Taylor Swift is a '30 Rock' stan, and more!

Enjoy!

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Follow Max on Instagram: @maxjenkinsyall
Max on 30 Rock
Gay Favs Of The Week: Good Children "I Wish Josh Peck Was Gay" episode (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) and Ride the podcast (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

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This week we have Kane C. Andrade (he/him) with us on RO!

We talk about his creative journey as a photographer (including being featured in @outmagazine Pride issue this year!), life in the military during “don’t ask don’t tell”, the ups and downs of coming out to family twice, and much more.

So grateful to have had Kane share his story.

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Last week I celebrated my five year outiversary! In this week's solo episode I take a moment to reflect on the highs and lows of each year as well as what I hope year six has in store.

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In this week's episode we chat with both halves of music group Boy2K!  To add to the fun of having two guests, we're also trying out a new topic-based episode format instead of our usual coming out story centric episodes.

Mark Cramer and Grant Genske help me usher in this new era of Reaching Out and chat with me about today's topic... dating!  Well, it was supposed to be about dating, but it ended up being about dating, relationships, breakups, and much more.

I really love this episode because all three of us bring a different perspective based on our dating histories and are all currently at very different places in our dating journeys. 


Mark tells us about what it's been like getting back into today's dating scene after only recently uncoupling from his former husband a little over a year ago
Grant shares dating stories of his past that ultimately lead him to the healthiest relationship he has ever been in
I share what dating for me has been like only having started in the past few years and what I've learned from my relatively brief dating experience

We talk about our first dating experiences, our interpretations of what "dating" even means, open relationships, breakups, the lessons learned from our dating experiences, and much more!

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Check out BOY2K on Spotify
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This we talk with Maxwell Poth, author of the absolutely incredible new book Young Queer America.

In this episode Maxwell tells us about how he faked it 'til he made it as a queer portrait photographer and photojournalist in LA working with some insanely talented an famous people (his work is unreal -- run don't walk to his portfolio linked here to see what I'm talking about). Speaking of his impressive work, he tells us about the inspiration for his new book, Young Queer America, a book showcasing "real stories and faces of LGBTQ+ youth."

Maxwell also shares his personal queer journey, which despite having a loving and accepting family (including a queer twin!) had its fair share of bumps in the road due to some pretty harsh bullying in his high school years and growing up around the Mormon church in Utah. Max's story is one of resilience and a refusal to be anything less than authentic.

We also chat about our shared love of the MCU, our first gay bar experiences, whether or not I should move to LA, and much more!

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Follow Maxwell on social media:
Instagram @maxwellpoth, @projectcontrast
TikTok @maxwellpoth
Buy Young Queer America
Photography www.maxwellpoth.com

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In this week's episode I chat with the hilarious and sweet, Victor Carlesi!

Victor and I talk about his rise into the comedy scene (including guest appearances on some of my favorite podcasts, Seek Treatment and That's A Gay Ass Podcast), our favorite Taylor Swift songs, and, of course, his coming out story.

One of my favorite conversations I've had on this podcast takes place during Victor's coming out story as he shares how he worked through feelings of imposter syndrome and unworthiness when it came to sex and intimacy -- a feeling that I personally resonated with...dare I say it... all too well (10 minute version).

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