Proud to Gayme

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Proud to Gayme is an interview-format podcast where our host, Danielle Reynolds, will be speaking with a number of Queer and LGBTQIA+ folks from the wide world of gaming. Topics will vary, but the hope of the show is to spotlight Queer folks doing work in this community we all love and to give listeners some insight into how Queerness, Identity, and Gaming intersect and interact in various contexts. The podcast is created by the fine folks at Tabletop Gaymers (tabletopgaymers.org)

  1. FEB 1

    E22 Proud to Gayme - Ezeekat & The Books to Games Pipeline

    Danielle Reynolds interviews Jaysen Headley (he/him, AKA @ezeekat), a content creator who focuses mainly on books and board games. They discuss Jaysen’s queer journey from being heavily closeted as a kid to coming out as first bi and then gay, and how he got into content creation then made it his full-time career. Jaysen shares some of the challenges that come with being a queer content creator as well as the positives of the community he found through it. His latest project is Ezeekat Press, a publishing imprint Jaysen started last year to help bring new stories about found family into the world. Check it out at ezeekat.binderybooks.com!  Stay tuned for the bonus segment, where Clara Mount discusses LGBTQIA+ artist Chad Rowe (he/him; @chadrowetattoos on Instagram or chadrowetattoos.com) and the tattoo- and tarot-inspired art he contributed to the Seasons of Pride calendar.

    57 min

  2. JAN 2

    E21 Proud to Gayme - Cosplay & Crit Rolls

    Danielle Reynolds chats with Gillian Foxglove (she/they) about their origins as a professional cosplayer, streamer, and TTRPG extraordinaire. From growing up in a nerdy household to discovering her bisexuality at theater camp and eventually marrying a bisexual man, Gillian describes the importance of experimenting with self-expression and being honest about who you are. She discusses her relationship with her own gender expression and pronouns as well as how she embraces her neurodivergent identity in her work. Find Gillian on Twitch and social media as @gillianfoxglove, or check out her website: www.gillianfoxglove.com.   In two bonus segments, Clara Mount interviews LGBTQIA+ artists who contributed to the Seasons of Pride calendar. Tune in to hear how travel inspired the January piece by Sidharta Muskat (they/them, @sidharta.muskat on Instagram), and about the hidden details in the cover art by Alfredo Roagui (he/him, @roagui on Instagram or www.roagui.com).

    1h 25m

  3. 12/01/2025

    E20 Proud to Gayme - Clara Mount & Queer Visibility

    Danielle Reynolds talks to Clara Mount (she/her), Head of Community at Goblins and host of the Re:Play podcast, about the importance of promoting queer visibility. Clara shares her story of growing up in a conservative community, joining a queer tabletop gaming group in college, and using games as a safe way to explore her sexuality. She also discusses the inspiration behind her podcast and her work at Goblins, a new social platform where you can meet new friends (or go on dates) in your favorite video games.  Find Clara on Facebook and Bluesky as @bubblegumtitan, Instagram as @bubblegum_titan, and LinkedIn as herself.

    46 min

  4. 11/01/2025

    E19 Proud to Gayme - Make Trash, Be Proud

    Danielle Reynolds chats with Jack Rosetree (they/them), a game designer and freelancer who has worked in nearly every aspect of the tabletop industry. From growing up in a conservative household to having the world’s most supportive wife, Jack opens up about their queer journey and the overlap between queer and neurodivergent identities. They also dig in on why they design games (spite is a powerful motivator, but that’s only half the story) and how their queer identity has impacted their experiences in the industry.  Find Jack on Facebook, Bluesky, and Discord as @jackrosetree, or check out their games at screentop.gg/@JackRosetree.

    49 min

  5. 10/01/2025

    E18 Proud to Gayme - Dungeons, Dice, & Divas

    In this episode of Proud to Gayme, Danielle Reynolds sits down with Yass Crit, featuring Bill Skaggs, Mark Cashwell, Ilana a la Mode, and AfroDytee, to explore the fabulous collision of drag and tabletop role-playing. They reflect on early sparks of queer identity through comic book heroes and Wonder Woman spins, before diving into their Gen Con show where the cast was "Jumanjied" into worlds like Candyland, Caution Signs, and Monopoly. The group shares how improv and performance blend with dice rolls, creating both chaotic fun and deep attachment to their characters. They talk about the inspirations behind their names, the surprises of stepping into TTRPGs, and the unique challenge of weaving music, dance, and drag artistry into a live role-playing campaign. At its heart, Dragons, Dice, and Divas shows how storytelling, queerness, and performance come together to create unforgettable community magic.

    1h 4m

  6. 09/01/2025

    Episode 17 - Ray Billings & Online Community

    In this episode, Danielle sits down with Ray Billings to chat about her journey through queerness, creativity, and content creation in the tabletop industry. From discovering that board games could actually be a career, to carving out space online for fans who couldn’t make it to in-person events, Ray shares how she found her footing and her voice in the gaming world. They talk about breaking into the industry with Resonym Games, building community through streaming and media at CEG, and now crafting short-form content and fan engagement as the Digital Content Specialist at The Op. Along the way, they reflect on how content creation is evolving and how platforms shape the communities that grow around them.

    53 min

  7. 08/04/2025

    E16 Proud to Gayme - Dahlia's Diversions for Peculiar Parties

    Danielle talks with Irene Zielinski of Steve Jackson Games about her identity and writing TTRPGs. They talk about starting queer fashion Facebook groups, learning that lesbian labels are location-dependent, and how not knowing pop culture references can hurt your chances at getting a date. Plus, they talk about indie TTRPGs, Irene being an unofficial 3rd panelist at a convention leading to a job at Steve Jackson Games where she paints miniatures, makes short form videos, and writes/edits for Dahlia's Diversions for Peculiar Parties, among other projects. Irene speaks about how her game, Scurvy Buggers, was all about a found family, which felt so reminiscent of her life. The TTRPG embodies how your connections can change over time.

    45 min

  8. 07/02/2025

    E15 Proud to Gayme - Queer Coven

    Danielle interviews 9th Level Games’ Adriel Wilson and Bug Boll about their upcoming Queer Coven TTRPG created in partnership with Tabletop Gaymers. Using the Polymorph system, they have taken the new pin collection designed by Danielle and made a thoughtful, cozy game of building community and coming into your magic with your friends to celebrate Tabletop Gaymers 10-Year Gayaversary! The parallels between coming into your queer identity and magic are strong with cute touches like grabbing your 3 favorite beverages. This TTRPG was written by the queers for the LGBTQIA+ community built on the respect for the individual's gender identity, sexual orientation, romantic orientation, and body autonomy. They talk about building character sheets and the trolls in our everyday lives that inspired the antagonist, which can be used in your campaigns. We end the episode mentioning other future Queer Coven collaborations people can look forward to starting at GenCon and beyond!

    45 min
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Proud to Gayme is an interview-format podcast where our host, Danielle Reynolds, will be speaking with a number of Queer and LGBTQIA+ folks from the wide world of gaming. Topics will vary, but the hope of the show is to spotlight Queer folks doing work in this community we all love and to give listeners some insight into how Queerness, Identity, and Gaming intersect and interact in various contexts. The podcast is created by the fine folks at Tabletop Gaymers (tabletopgaymers.org)

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  • Creator
    Tabletop Gaymers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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