Baby Gay: Queer Culture Unfiltered

PJ Brescia
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The BabyGay™ Podcast drops every Thursday...your front-row seat to real, unfiltered queer stories. Hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — and recorded at the iconic Black Cat in Silverlake, CA, birthplace of queer resistance.Each week, PJ sits down with incredible guests to talk about coming out, awkward first kisses, career paths, and those big, beautiful “aha” moments that make us who we are. It’s funny, heartfelt, and unapologetically queer.Beyond the mic, BabyGay™ is a community — the team behind the campaign that helped make National Coming Out Day an official Los Angeles city holiday, and creators of the Welcome-Wagon Box initiative, supporting people through their coming out journey.Subscribe, share, and join our chosen family. Whether you’re questioning, newly out, or just love authentic LGBTQ+ stories... you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. And remember: there’s no “right way” to be queer.Welcome to BabyGay. Coming out looks good on you! 🌈

  1. 1D AGO

    Nick Davis: From Broadway Performer to Endurance Athlete

    Send us a text Ever felt out of place in the fitness community? You’re not alone...and this episode is for you. Nick Davis, a New York City–based performer and endurance athlete, joins The BabyGay™ Podcast to share how a decade in professional musical theater...including the Broadway national tour of Cats...shaped his discipline, resilience, and athletic mindset. Now competing as the only out LGBTQ athlete on Trainer Games (Prime Video), Nick opens up about his coming out journey, navigating hyper-masculine athletic spaces, and why visibility, empathy, and self-trust matter just as much as physical strength. Links & Resources 🎧 Watch Trainer Games on Prime Video 💪 Follow Nick Davis 🌐 Nick Davis Fitness 🎙️ The BabyGay™ Podcast 🏳️‍🌈 BabyGay™ Community & Resources BabyGay™ Podcast, released every Thursday, is hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — and celebrates queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity. Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat. Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytv www.baby.gay

    1h 2m

  2. JAN 29

    Jeff Consoletti: Building Pride Beyond June

    Send us a text Want to celebrate Pride all year long? You can...thanks to Jeff Consoletti. On this week’s The BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Jeff Consoletti (he/him), Founder & CEO of JJLA and creator of OUTLOUD. Jeff shares how OUTLOUD was built, why Pride can’t be limited to one month, and what it takes to create queer stages and music festivals that exist year-round. He also opens up about coming out, the pressure to constantly overachieve, and how learning to slow down, set boundaries, and take care of himself has made him a stronger leader...and a more grounded human. 🎶 Happening This Sunday (2/1): Jeff & OUTLOUD are hosting an OUTLOUD Grammy Watch Party at The Abbey in West Hollywood! ✨ Coming out looks good on you! Links: OUTLOUD Grammy Watch Party (2/1)Jeff Consoletti IGJJLA IGOUTLOUD Music FestivalOUTLOUD InstagramBabyGay™ IGBabyGay™ Podcast, released every Thursday, is hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — and celebrates queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity. Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat. Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytv www.baby.gay

    56 min

  3. JAN 21

    Dana Goldberg: The Power of Comedy & Coming Out

    Send us a text Ever felt the pressure to hide your true self just to protect your career...or your sense of safety? On this week’s The BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with comedian, activist, and podcast host Dana Goldberg, a fellow Out100 Honoree from the 2025 class, for a powerful conversation about coming out, creativity, and choosing authenticity when the stakes feel high. Dana shares the moment she had to decide whether to be out on stage, after watching other comedians’ careers suffer for that choice...and how comedy ultimately became the thing that helped save her life. From finding queer community and chosen family, to raising over $70 million for LGBTQ+ causes, to co-hosting The Daily Beans, Dana reflects on how humor, honesty, and courage can change lives. We talk about the real fear behind coming out, why authenticity matters more than perfection, and the advice Dana would give her “baby self”...and anyone still learning to trust who they are. Links: 🎙️ Follow Dana Goldberg: @DGComedy 🌐 Dana’s website: danagoldberg.com 🎟️ Get tickets to Dana’s OUTRAGEOUS Tour at danagoldberg.com 🎧 Listen to The Daily Beans 🌈 Learn more about BabyGay™ BabyGay™ Podcast, released every Thursday, is hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — and celebrates queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity. Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat. Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytv www.baby.gay

    1h 10m

  4. JAN 14

    Jay Valle: How Queer Storytelling Saves Lives

    Send us a text Ever wondered how journalism can actually save lives? On this week’s The BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Jay Valle, a GLAAD Media Award–winning journalist with NBC News, whose investigative reporting helped expose and stop a deadly pattern targeting gay men in New York City. Recorded at the historic Black Cat in Silver Lake, this episode shows how storytelling can create real, life-saving change. Jay shares how following one overlooked case led to uncovering drugging, robbery, and murder rings preying on queer men—reporting that contributed to arrests, indictments, and new safety awareness across LGBTQ+ nightlife spaces. Beyond the headlines, Jay opens up about his coming-out journey, chosen family, and what it means to feel truly seen and heard. If you’ve ever felt alone or unsure of your path, this conversation is for you. Links:  📰 Follow Jay Valle: @theofficialjayvalle 🎧 Listen to The BabyGay™ Podcast 🌈 Learn more about BabyGay™ Coming out looks good on you! BabyGay™ Podcast, released every Thursday, is hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — and celebrates queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity. Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat. Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytv www.baby.gay

    1h 2m

  5. JAN 7

    Love Bailey: Queer Art Is Your Resistance

    Send us a text Feeling stuck, unseen, or navigating your queer or trans identity? You’re not alone. On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with cultural visionary, musician, and activist Love Bailey for a bold conversation about gender identity, self-expression, and queer resistance. Love shares her journey as a trans woman raised by a showgirl grandmother and a retired Air Force veteran grandfather, and how art, fashion, and music became tools for survival and liberation. We talk unlearning shame, embracing gender fluidity, chosen family, and using creativity to push back against rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The episode also highlights DollHaus LA — an LGBTQ+ safe space, community center, photo + video studio, and in-Haus production hub — and why creating space for queer joy and expression is more important than ever. Coming out looks good on you! Links: Love Bailey — music (stream on all platforms) Follow Love Bailey: Instagram / YouTube: @loveisbailey Follow BabyGay™: @babygaytv BabyGay™ Podcast, released every Thursday, is hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — and celebrates queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity. Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat. Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytv www.baby.gay

    45 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Tommi Aura: From Church Choir to Androgynous Pop Star

    Send us a text Struggling to live authentically? You’re not alone. On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Tommi Aura to talk about coming out, unlearning religious shame, and stepping fully into queer identity. Tommi opens up about growing up religious and praying the gay away, navigating androgyny and nonbinary identity, and building confidence as a queer artist in the fashion and music industries. We talk therapy, manifestation, self-trust, and the power of “acting as if,” along with the inspiration behind Tommi’s debut album High Fashion Pop Music - OUT NOW! This episode is sponsored by Octava Beauty. Learn more at octavabeauty.com | @OctavaBeauty Links: High Fashion Pop Music — Tommi Aura (stream on all platforms) Follow Tommi Aura: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @tommiaura Follow BabyGay™: @babygaytv BabyGay™ Podcast, released every Thursday, is hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — and celebrates queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity. Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat. Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytv www.baby.gay

    1h 8m

  7. 12/11/2025

    Bri Giger: It’s Part of Your Journey

    Send us a text If you're coming out later in life or questioning your queer identity, this episode will ground you. On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with comedian, actor, writer, and DJ Bri Giger for a candid, funny, and affirming conversation about navigating the LGBTQ+ coming-out process at any age. Bri opens up about early queer awakenings, being labeled before she was ready, and finally embracing “queer” as her most authentic identity. She and PJ talk about chosen family, queer adulthood milestones, and why doing your first Prides solo can be a powerful act of self-acceptance. As Bri puts it: “If you came alone, know you’re the coolest person in the room.” Bri also shares her path from being typecast in Hollywood to creating her own work, becoming a sought-after queer DJ, and preparing to shoot her comedy special in February 2026 at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. She reflects on career-shaping moments — including opening for Cameron Esposito — and how each opportunity pushed her toward becoming the multi-hyphenate performer she is today.  “It’s part of your journey!” ;) Links: 🎧 Follow Bri: @brigiger 🌈 Watch & listen: The BabyGay™ Podcast on YouTube + Spotify @babygaytv BabyGay™ Podcast, released every Thursday, is hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — and celebrates queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity. Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat. Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytv www.baby.gay

    53 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    Tracy E. Gilchrist: Holding Space & Making Queer Media History

    Send us a text Learn how queer media shapes culture on this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, where host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Tracy E. Gilchrist (she/her) — the journalist and queer media icon behind 2024’s viral “holding space” Wicked interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Tracy opens up about her decades-long career covering the intersections of LGBTQ+ equality and pop culture...from becoming The Advocate’s first-ever feminism editor to serving as editor-in-chief during the early pandemic years. We talk queer history at The Black Cat, her celebrated cover stories (Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monáe, Kristen Stewart, Harvey Guillén, Cynthia Nixon), and how a sincere, unscripted moment in a four-minute junket became an instant queer-camp pop-culture icon. We also dive into burnout, perfectionism, and learning to be easier on yourself; early coming-out stories; her work elevating queer visibility in film and TV; and the emotional impact of being honored by the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus. Plus: why queer storytelling matters more than ever in today’s political climate. Links: Follow Tracy on social media: @tracyegilchrist Follow @BabyGayTV for more queer history & storytelling BabyGay™ Podcast, released every Thursday, is hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — and celebrates queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity. Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat. Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytv www.baby.gay

    54 min
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The BabyGay™ Podcast drops every Thursday...your front-row seat to real, unfiltered queer stories. Hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — and recorded at the iconic Black Cat in Silverlake, CA, birthplace of queer resistance.Each week, PJ sits down with incredible guests to talk about coming out, awkward first kisses, career paths, and those big, beautiful “aha” moments that make us who we are. It’s funny, heartfelt, and unapologetically queer.Beyond the mic, BabyGay™ is a community — the team behind the campaign that helped make National Coming Out Day an official Los Angeles city holiday, and creators of the Welcome-Wagon Box initiative, supporting people through their coming out journey.Subscribe, share, and join our chosen family. Whether you’re questioning, newly out, or just love authentic LGBTQ+ stories... you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. And remember: there’s no “right way” to be queer.Welcome to BabyGay. Coming out looks good on you! 🌈

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