The Gay Podcast for Everyone

Angela Briones
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When I came out to my family, I was essentially asking them to come on this new journey with me. They were now the family of an LGBTQ+ person, and it was new to all of us. In this podcast, I chat with parents who chose unconditional love over fear and whose supportive conversations are helping to keep the closet door open. I also chat with folx in my LGBTQ+ community, who share their stories so that parents, families, and friends can listen in and understand the journey more. You don't have to understand the journey to choose unconditional love, and unconditional love doesn't mean you don't have questions, concerns, or fears. It just means we have to help each other through that conversation.  Let's talk about it!

  1. Aug 12

    47. Finding Queer Joy at Cats: The Jellicle Ball

    The category is... QUEER JOY! When I saw Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, it was transformative for me. In this episode, I'm sharing my experience and why I feel this show embodies queer joy during a time we need it most. Although the production officially closed on Broadway this past weekend (August 8, 2026), this episode is my love letter to everyone who was a part of bringing Cats: The Jellicle Ball from the PAC (Perelman Performing Arts Center) to Broadway, and my manifestation for a comeback. After all, cats have nine lives! 🐈‍⬛ Whether you love musicals or you’re not a fan, this episode is for everyone.  Cats: The Jellicle Ball is the queer reimagining of the original Broadway classic, and the winner of three 2026 Tony Awards (Best Direction, Best Choreography, and Best Costume Design), as well as nine 9 nominations. What’s in this episode: Why the word QUEER perfectly embodies this show.A quick review of ballroom culture (I'm still learning), and the legends who brought this show to life.How New York City embraces Pride in ways that other cities don’t.Why protecting our own (queer) joy is important.Why Cats: The Jellicle Ball deserves another life on stage.  What’s not in this episode (just fun facts): The fact that when “Tempress” Chastity Moore sang “Memory,” I bawled. Through her poetic performance, I experienced the song in a new light. My sister and I sang a part of a Beyoncé song with Sydney James Harcourt (Rum Tum Tugger) at the stage door!I got to meet most of the cast (true icons and legends!) outside of the stage door. That memory will "live again" (iykyk)  A note from the host: Seeing Rumpleteazer's family with their shirts was a highlight for me, but my memory of which family shirts I saw could be off a bit. Either way, it was JOY!  Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

  2. May 21

    46. May We Be Little Deposits of Rainbows Wherever We Go (solo episode)

    This episode was inspired by my Substack blog post "May We Be Little Deposits of Rainbows Wherever We Go," written during Lesbian Visibility Week (April 20 - 26, 2026). In it, I reflect on how we often don't realize the quiet but meaningful impact we have on the people around us. During a time when living authentically can feel more difficult, this episode is a little reminder that even the smallest acts of visibility can leave a lasting impact. mentioned in this episode: Episode 23: Is It Coming Out or Is It Just Stating a Fact? A conversation with LGBTQ+ podcaster, Holly Krivo Let's stay connected on Substack! Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

  3. Apr 21

    45. How Small Gestures Speak Volumes, a conversation with Britt Barton, LTBTQ+ mindset coach

    This episode contains a quick mention of suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: THE TREVOR PROJECT (1-866-488-7386). In this episode, Britt Barton (LGBTQ+ Mindset Coach) shares a story about how an unexpected gift from her grandmother made her feel seen, and how that gift impacted her coming out journey.  Britt also shares her personal story of family expectations, embracing her identity, and becoming a role model for her LGBTQ+ family members. In this episode, we discuss: The power of small gestures. As language evolves, so does our understanding of identity and of ourselves.The responsibility we have to the younger LGBTQ+ generations.This episode is a great reminder that when words fail us, or when we don't have the language to express ourselves, small gestures of acceptance can speak volumes. If you are struggling with how to have a conversation with your loved one, I hope Britt's story offers a message that acceptance doesn't have to come in grand gestures. It can be in the quietest forms, and in doing so, it can heal wounds and create bonds.  Note: This episode was recorded in August, 2024.  Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

  4. Mar 20

    44. Helping Your Trans Kid Thrive, with Jen Grosshandler (The GenderCool Project) | Podcasthon 2026

    The GenderCool Project was inspired by two parents, Jen and John Grosshandler, whose daughter is transgender. During a time when they needed to find information about raising transgender kiddos, they found a lot of misinformation. They, along with a friend (Gearah Goldstein), an expert in diversity, as well as a proud transgender person, created The GenderCool Project as a way to share positive stories of all the amazing transgender and non-binary youth. In this episode, Jen Grosshandler, co-founder of The GenderCool Project, and a proud mom of an LGBTQ+ kiddo joins me to talk about what it was like when her child came out and how it sparked The GenderCool Project.  Key takeaways: When your child tells you who they are, believe them.Choose a positivity-forward mindset.Learn to embrace change.Surround yourself with positive role models.To get involved with or donate to The GenderCool project, click HERE. mentioned in this episode: EPISODE 20. Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child. note: this episode is a part of Podcasthon, a global initiative where, for one week, thousands of podcasters from all over the world raise awareness for charitable organizations doing vital work.  Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

    44. Helping Your Trans Kid Thrive, with Jen Grosshandler (The GenderCool Project) | Podcasthon 2026

  5. 06/04/2025

    43. The Disney Bubble: a Pride episode (solo episode)

    When you are immersed in the Disney bubble, nothing else matters. Inside the bubble is joy, love, and self-expression. In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story about how being in Disney World affected me in a way I did not anticipate. I went into it saying I would not wear those "silly ears." Then a few hours later, I was wearing Disney Pride ears.  But this story is about more than Pride ears. It's about creating a space - for yourself and for your LGBTQ+ loved ones - where everything happening outside the bubble can't affect what's inside the bubble.  follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone If you'd like to learn more about the process of podcasting, check out my podcast Thank You For Joining Me: Inside Indie Podcasting Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

  6. 03/01/2025

    42. Let them sparkle: a conversation with Give Them Glitter podcast

    Three words: Give.Them.Glitter.  There is so much meaning in just three words! In this episode, Joshua and LesLeigh, the creators and hosts of the Give Them Glitter podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, where they share their life stories about marriage, family, and raising two young boys, one who is non-binary and expresses himself with dresses and things outside of traditional gender norms and one who is more gender traditional.  LesLeigh and Joshua use their voices and platform to share their personal stories about life, love, and raising good humans.  On this episode, we talk about: the impact of the words "give them glitter"how past experiences with family shaped the way they connect with their kidsthe idea of parenting "with the end in mind" the importance of being an example in your community and modeling lgbtq+ allyship for your kidsJoshua and LesLeigh of Give Them Glitter podcast or pure GOLD!  Find Give Them Glitter podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.  Instagram: @givethemglitterpodcast Follow LesLeigh on Substack at Her Written Style on Instagram at @herwrittenstyle. Follow Joshua on Instagram at @joshuaahouston or on his new podcast, The Joshua Houston Podcast. Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

  7. 01/12/2025

    41. Holding space for optimism in 2025 with Molly Lee of Optimistic Soap

    Post-election, we're in a year that is very concerning regarding the rights of my LGBTQ+ community. I'm trying hard to hold space for things like joy and optimism and feel stronger than ever that visibility and allyship are vital. So, who better to have a conversation about optimism and allyship than Molly Lee, the owner of Optimistic Soap, an Asian-woman-owned business that makes and sells artisanal handcrafted soap with natural ingredients and also highlights various LGBTQ+ fundraisers through its business and products? Optimistic Soap has witty names like Concepts of a Plan (named after a batch of soap that didn't go as planned) and includes an entire line of soaps focused on the LGBTQ+ community, like the popular Love Wins soap.    In this episode, we talk about everything from how Optimistic Soap started to why demonstrating visible allyship is so important, especially right now, and it can start with a little thing, like soap. Find Optimistic Soap: www.optimisticsoap.com On Facebook or Instagram Instagram reels mentioned in this episode: "Organic lesbians" reel Birthday reel benefitting the Trevor Project Current fundraiser: This month (January 2025), Optimistic Soap is fundraising for Point of Pride, which offers healthcare for the trans community, including surgery and gender-affirming gear, and Sylvia Rivera Law Project, which provides free legal services to low-income trans, intersex, and gender non-conforming folx. follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

  8. 12/08/2024

    40. It's all connected: a conversation with Rita-Soledad Fernández-Paulino of Wealth Para Todos

    I'm ending the year with a casual and enjoyable conversation with Soledad Fernández-Paulino (they/them), the founder and CEO of Wealth Para Todos, a money and self-care coaching company dedicated to empowering BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ communities. The overall topic of our conversation was gender roles in the household and how we shift traditional household tasks from gender to skill set or personal preference. However, this conversation ended up flowing in so many wonderful directions, and we touched on so many different topics, including:  unconditional love versus unconditional acceptancethe importance of living in safe and affirming spaces (and the importance of understanding the financial aspects of it)learning about gender expression and identity through our children You can find Soledad at: Instagram: @wealthparatodos LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/wealthparatodos Website: https://www.wealthparatodos.com Weekly Email Series: Todo Con Tiempo Tuesday Free Mini-Course: How to Engage in D.I.V.E.R.S.E. Self-care follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

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When I came out to my family, I was essentially asking them to come on this new journey with me. They were now the family of an LGBTQ+ person, and it was new to all of us. In this podcast, I chat with parents who chose unconditional love over fear and whose supportive conversations are helping to keep the closet door open. I also chat with folx in my LGBTQ+ community, who share their stories so that parents, families, and friends can listen in and understand the journey more. You don't have to understand the journey to choose unconditional love, and unconditional love doesn't mean you don't have questions, concerns, or fears. It just means we have to help each other through that conversation.  Let's talk about it!

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  • Creator
    Angela Briones
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Gay Podcast for Everyone
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    The Gay Podcast for Everyone

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