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. 3D AGO

    Mayor Freddy Puza: From Theater Kid to First Openly Gay Mayor

    Send us Fan Mail “What if the life you thought wasn’t possible…is?” On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Mayor Freddy Puza (he/him), the first openly gay mayor in Culver City’s 108-year history. From musical theater kid to public servant, Freddy’s path to politics was anything but expected. Freddy shares what it was like growing up without queer representation, navigating identity in a conservative environment, and how community, service, and local organizing led him into public office. We talk about coming out, finding belonging, and why mentorship and visibility are so critical for the LGBTQ+ community. This is a conversation about identity, leadership, and building change from the ground up...one conversation at a time. A moment from this conversation that stayed with us: “What if your sexuality was a delight to God?” Links:  📍 Learn more about Culver City initiatives 📱 Follow @FreddyPuzaCC 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

    55 min

  2. MAR 12

    VINCINT: Finding the Signal for Queer Joy

    Send a text What does it mean to truly be heard...by the people you love, by your community, and by yourself? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with acclaimed musical artist VINCINT (they/them)— whose music has been featured on Queer Eye and who has performed at Coachella...for a candid, funny, and deeply heartfelt conversation about identity, grief, queer joy, and turning pain into power through music. VINCINT shares their journey growing up in Philadelphia in a deeply musical family, discovering their voice at a young age, and navigating life as a queer and nonbinary artist. We talk about first love, loss, therapy, and the lessons that shape us along the way — including how creativity, community, and chosen family can help us move through grief and step more fully into who we are. We also dive into VINCINT’s new single “Signal” ...and trust me, it’s your new fav dance bop. I can't stop listening to it! The track explores miscommunication, longing, and trying to connect when it feels like no one is listening. It’s also a reminder that dancing, joy, and queer expression can be powerful acts of resilience...exactly the kind of energy we need right now. Go stream it! This episode is powered by Morrison Media Group. (www.morrisonmediahq.com) Links: 🎵 Stream “Signal” by VINCINT Follow @VINCINT 🎥 Watch the full episode on @babygaytv YouTube Follow @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

    54 min

  3. MAR 5

    VJ Rosales (The Filharmonic): Finding His Voice After Coming Out

    Send a text Ever felt like you came out “late” or struggled to say the words I’m gay out loud for the first time? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with VJ Rosales (he/him)—singer, vocal coach on The Masked Singer, and member of the internationally celebrated a cappella group The Filharmonic. From performing in Pitch Perfect 2 to touring the world and appearing on The Late Late Show with James Corden, VJ has built an incredible career through music. But behind the spotlight is a deeply personal coming out story. VJ Rosales shares what it was like growing up in a Filipino household in Southern California, navigating cultural expectations, and losing his mother before she could fully know his authentic self. PJ and VJ also talk about the fear of saying “I’m gay” for the first time, why there’s no universal timeline for coming out, and the freedom that comes with living authentically as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Links:  🎤 Follow VJ Rosales: @vro_music 🎶 Follow The Filharmonic: @thefilharmonic 🌈 Follow BabyGay™: @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

    53 min

  4. FEB 26

    Jorge Valencia: Coming Out Later & Uplifting the Next Generation

    Send a text Feeling alone in your coming out journey? This episode is for you. On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Jorge Valencia (he/him), CEO of Point Foundation—the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ and ally students. Jorge shares his powerful coming out story, growing up in a Mormon Latino family in Texas and coming out at 28. From Brigham Young University (BYU) to Washington, D.C. and the Clinton administration, to leading The Trevor Project during a period of major national growth. We talk about LGBTQ+ identity, queer visibility, and why so many LGBTQ youth still feel alone today...plus how education and mentorship can become the “light at the end of the tunnel.” Through his leadership at Point Foundation, Jorge is helping thousands of LGBTQ students access scholarships, build community, and step into their future as leaders. Point Foundation’s new campaign launches February 26, 2026, with a goal to raise $625,000 in 125 days to support 1,250 LGBTQ+ students by the end of Pride. Links:  🌈 Learn more + support Point Foundation: pointfoundation.org Follow: @pointfoundation Follow: @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

    47 min

  5. FEB 19

    Lauren Weedman: HBO's Looking, Pride & Queer History in the Castro

    Send a text What happens when one of the funniest women on television walks into The BabyGay™ Podcast? We almost peed our pants. You’ll see... This week, PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with actress, comedienne, writer, painter, and recent Las Vegas Pride Celebrity Grand Marshal,  Lauren Weedman (she/her). From her scene-stealing turn as Doris on HBO’s Looking to her unforgettable Mayor of Las Vegas on Hacks, Lauren has built a career playing bold, complicated, and wildly funny women. You’ve also seen her in Hung, The Daily Show, Date Night, Arrested Development, Euphoria, and her many acclaimed solo shows. In this episode, Lauren shares behind-the-scenes stories from Looking, reflects on filming in San Francisco’s Castro and realizing she was stepping into living LGBTQ+ history, and talks about growing up around closeted gay men in the ’80s. The conversation swings from dating disasters to Pride parades, from body image to creative obsession. Literally… I almost peed. Get tickets to Lauren’s upcoming show, I Want the Best For You, on March 20 at The Crow at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. She’ll be auctioning her artwork to benefit CHIRLA (The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights). Coming out looks good on you! 🌈 Follow Lauren:  IG: @lauren_weedman Art: @thisoneistitled www.LaurenWeedman.com 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

  6. FEB 12

    Ross Alan: Nonbinary Singer-Songwriter Redefining Country with “Country Disco”

    Send a text What would change if you finally let yourself wear the dress — or whatever you’ve been too scared to try? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Ross Alan (they/them), a nonbinary singer-songwriter blending Midwest country roots with disco energy into their signature “country disco” sound. Growing up in small-town Ohio, Ross struggled with faith, identity, and the pressure to hide their queerness. Now based in Los Angeles, they share their coming out story, what it means to identify as nonbinary, and the therapy breakthrough that helped them finally give themselves permission to live fully and out loud. PJ and Ross talk about deconstructing Christianity, coming out without a dramatic “moment,” embracing gender expression in public for the first time, and why crying isn’t weakness...it’s a superpower. Ross’s latest single “Loveland” is dropping this Valentine’s Day season on Friday, 2/13! Links: Listen to “Loveland”Watch the "Cry Again" official music videoFollow @RossAlanMusicwww.RossAlanMusic.comBabyGay™ 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

  7. FEB 5

    Nick Davis: From Broadway Performer to Endurance Athlete

    Send 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

  8. JAN 29

    Jeff Consoletti: Building Pride Beyond June

    Send 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
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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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