Everything is Gay (Even the Straight Stuff)

John McDonald
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John, an American playwright, and Magnus, an English author- talk about things from all across the pop culture spectrum, with a queer bent. Just two gay men chatting about: things that they hold dear, why they endure or flame and flicker out so briefly, those that at times frustrate/disappoint them, and relive some favorite pop culture shows and moments for all to enjoy. Pour yourself a mug of tea and join us! Bonus: Currently, a month after premiere- episodes are being archived to youtube to help create community. Join us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphrsy1sA1TN9SKmuAMO_hg

  1. No One Mourns Season Three

    12/12/2024

    No One Mourns Season Three

    The best way to approach talking about the new phenomenon of the Wicked musical film adaptation is to look at it comparatively to the other parts of the Wizard of Oz universe. Though John and Magnus just skim the surface on the whys and hows, this satisfying conclusion to season three of EiG is much like Wicked Part 1 - eagerly awaiting what happens next.

    53 min
  2. Season 3 Is Past, Present, and Neo Tokyo

    12/07/2024

    Season 3 Is Past, Present, and Neo Tokyo

    Sailor Moon is a ubiquitous series in nearly every country. It's impossible to cover in one episode, but with a topic like found family - there's no better beautiful fantasy epic to talk about. Not only is it coded in more ways than one, it begs the question - who actually is Usagi's best match? Is it Prince Endymion? Haruka? Seiya? Or is Usagi's best match actually her Inner Senshi? Tune in and consider such things for yourself!

    1h 20m
  3. Season Three Goes Tropical

    11/14/2024

    Season Three Goes Tropical

    Sometimes it's not just about being scared. It's about the awe that transforms into fear. It's about a place that seems like one thing and almost overnight transforms into another. It's about the terror, the warnings, and the smartest velociraptors you'll ever know. Still one of the most technologically marvelous blockbusters ever made, Jurassic Park is a gold standard of what a summer film is. And not just in the 90s. Magnus and John weigh in on why it was and continues to be captivating and about what it says about Michael Crichton's overall body of work.

    59 min
  4. Season 3 has Bonus Spookies

    10/31/2024

    Season 3 has Bonus Spookies

    If you're looking for something different to enjoy tonight, John has a few episode suggestions from one of his favorite anthology works. Twilight Zone is near and dear to his heart and this episodes will give you some expected and wonderfully unexpected spookies as well. Enjoy!

    23 min
  5. Season 3 has Small Town Nightmares

    10/17/2024

    Season 3 has Small Town Nightmares

    October is a fitting time to revisit the chills that formed us. And for John, he eagerly volunteers a favorite Ray Bradbury story turned film. Perhaps the most sinister of the Disney/Touchstone imprint, Something Wicked This Way Comes is a 1983 nightmare dream. Trigger warnings include impossible spiders, blindness, and a carousel you'll love. To death. Watch out for the palm tattoos and the circus sideshow as well. You never quite know who might be parading down your small town main street with them.

    39 min
  6. Season 3 Loves Tim Curry

    10/03/2024

    Season 3 Loves Tim Curry

    There are some audio issues with this episode, but the love and appreciation for Tim Curry and his voluminous codex of work shines through. Can you guess which major role we didn't get to in time? Perhaps there's more of Tim Curry to come in the future and neither John or Magnus would be sad about that.

    36 min
  7. Season 3 travels to Colorado

    09/19/2024

    Season 3 travels to Colorado

    Please note, some audio issues are found in this episode. While preparing for gay Christmas (aka Halloween), John and Magnus become intrigued with the devil in the details. In the case of the Devil himself in South Park, well- he's not as bad a guy as some would believe. And his torch song is one for the ages. South Park is an interesting animated feature and overall brand. For some, it's heresy and for others its about a time in their life. But what is true is that South Park is always at its best when it's being truly fearless. And fearless was what this movie was.

    37 min
  8. Summer Shorts 2: The Least Toyetic Film

    08/22/2024

    Summer Shorts 2: The Least Toyetic Film

    Batman Begins almost defies everything Batman had been on film. Based on a different part of the Batman lineage than any Bat Blockbuster before, it was supposedly a repudiation and a fresh start. And it is a great movie. Not just a great Batman movie but a movie that changed the landscape of the neo blockbuster. Is it perfect? Is John bothered by the Bat Tumbler? Perhaps. But that's all for you to listen into and judge for yourself.

    38 min
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John, an American playwright, and Magnus, an English author- talk about things from all across the pop culture spectrum, with a queer bent. Just two gay men chatting about: things that they hold dear, why they endure or flame and flicker out so briefly, those that at times frustrate/disappoint them, and relive some favorite pop culture shows and moments for all to enjoy. Pour yourself a mug of tea and join us! Bonus: Currently, a month after premiere- episodes are being archived to youtube to help create community. Join us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphrsy1sA1TN9SKmuAMO_hg

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