God is Gay

Asher O’Briant
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What happens when a philosopher and a comedian walk into a podcast? Everything comes out! Asher O’Briant and Liz Bein discuss queer themes within all religions. Researching and serving up stories within art, history, spirituality, & pop culture that have been swept under the rug. The show’s akin to “Drunk History” but with gay tea instead. With a tone that somewhere between meditative and tabloid gossip, “God is Gay” is certain to offend at least one person at every dinner party!

  1. Jul 12

    Gaint Awards (Season Recap)

    Episode 20.5: The 'G' in EGOT! Asher and Liv overview the premiere season of ‘God is Gay’ and recognize the figures throughout history and pop-culture covered. Our next season of new stories will be coming at you in the New Year 2027!

    Gaint Awards (Season Recap)

  2. Jul 5

    History of the Rainbow

    Episode 20: How did we get to the rainbow being a symbol of gay love and resilience? An expansive conversation touching on Iris, the Irish, and water sports. Source material: D. H. Lawrence’s White Peacock - The Gay & Lesbian Review. (n.d.-a). https://glreview.org/article/d-h-lawrences-white-peacock/  The LGBTQ Rainbow Flag Origin Story: Adrian Brooks, Bethany the Princess of Argyle, Dan Nicoletta, John Serrian, Lee Mentley, Lynn Segerblom, Paul Langlotz: Interview. (n.d.-d). https://www.lgbtqhp.org/post/rainbow-flag  Rainbow myths | legends about rainbows | rainbow symphony – Rainbow Symphony Store. (n.d.-b). https://www.rainbowsymphony.com/blogs/blog/legends-of-the-rainbow-myths-throughout-history  Reading the rainbow: The origins of the pride symbol | national museum of american history. (n.d.-c). https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/stories/reading-rainbow-origins-pride-symbol

    History of the Rainbow

  3. Jun 28

    Beyond the Veil w/ Guest

    Episode 19: Welcome the devoted Sister Unity of the drag nun organization known as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Orange you glad to see her coming in her signature color? She's bright, juicy, and a tart! Source material: ​Sister Unity (@sisterunity) • instagram photos and videos. (n.d.-a). https://www.instagram.com/sisterunity/ ​The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. (n.d.-b). https://www.thesisters.org/

    Beyond the Veil w/ Guest

  4. Jun 21

    Camp Out

    Episode 18: What makes a cult classic? With a star studded cast holding our hand through out, we discredit conversion therapy - from hypnosis in brothels to queer cinema's 1999 “But I’m a Cheerleader.”  Source material: Babbit, J. (1999). But I’m a Cheerleader . broadcast. Berlatsky, N. (2025, June 25). But I’m a cheerleader understood the campy soul of Christofascism. But I’m a Cheerleader Understood The Campy Soul of Christofascism.  ‘But I’m a cheerleader’ and why it broke boundaries in 1999 | CNN. (n.d.-a). https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/style/but-im-a-cheerleader-movie-visuals  Conversion - etymology, origin & meaning. (n.d.-b). https://www.etymonline.com/word/conversion  Mapped: Conversion therapy across the U.S. - axios Denver. (n.d.). https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/03/11/mapped-conversion-therapy-across-the-u-s Maskell, E. (2024, September 11). “I wanted to make a gay clueless”: Jamie Babbit on how her lesbian comedy but I’m a cheerleader became a cult classic. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240910-jamie-babbit-how-lesbian-comedy-but-im-a-cheerleader-became-a-cult-classic Palumbo, J. (2024, June 28). “is this too far?”: How the queer film “but I’m a cheerleader” broke boundaries in 1999. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/style/but-im-a-cheerleader-movie-visuals

    Camp Out

  5. Jun 14

    What's Your Sign?

    Episode 17: The worshipping of the Rabbit God has taken on a whole new meaning at Wei-Ming Temple in Taiwan. On top of a Christian Church, a Taoist & almost entirely homosexual congregation worships. Source material: The animals of the Chinese calendar. National Museums Liverpool. (n.d.). https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/animals-of-chinese-calendar  Dideriksen, C. (2018, September 11). Taiwan’s Wei-ming “Rabbit” temple draws gay community. Equal Eyes. https://equal-eyes.org/database/2015/12/6/taiwans-wei-ming-rabbit-temple-draws-gay-community  Jong, U. (2021, March 10). Of gods, roosters and rabbits: Travel inspiration from Taipei, Taiwan. OutThere magazine. https://www.outthere.travel/of-gods-roosters-and-rabbits/  Taiwan, History. Government Portal of Republic of China, Taiwan. (n.d.). https://www.taiwan.gov.tw/content_3.php  Taiwan’s gays pray for Soul Mates at “Rabbit” temple | reuters. (n.d.). https://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyle/taiwans-gays-pray-for-soul-mates-at-rabbit-temple-idUSKBN0KS0R0/  The twelve Zodiac Bridges of Keelung. 雨都漫步 KeeLung For A Walk. (2026, March 3). https://keelung-for-a-walk.com/culture/twelve-animal-zodiac-28206/  台北時報. (2023, February 14). Rabbit god watches over LGBTQ community. Taipei Times. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2023/02/15/2003794373

    What's Your Sign?

  6. Jun 7

    Speaking in Tongue & Cheek

    Episode 16: She can talk the talk, but can she walk the walk in high heels? An exploration of comedian Meg Stalter and where preaching meets performance. Source material: Sources:Eva Wiseman, D. L. (n.d.). Megan Stalter: ’I believe in jesus and I’m gay – people F... The Observer. https://observer.co.uk/style/features/article/megan-stalter-i-believe-in-jesus-and-im-gay-people-find-that-confusing YouTube. (n.d.). https://youtu.be/15aEvZGZEUI

    Speaking in Tongue & Cheek

  7. May 28

    The Purple One

    Episode 15: Poet, rockstar, fashion icon, and possibly the second coming of Jesus? The life and legend behind Prince Rogers Nelson and how he reshaped gender norms within the pop-culture and religion! Source material: Analyzing the lyrics: Queer Music themes in Rock | School of Rock. (n.d.-a). https://www.schoolofrock.com/resources/music-education/analyzing-the-lyrics-queer-themes-in-rock-music  BYU scholarsarchive. (n.d.-b). https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1244&context=studiaantiqua&httpsredir=1  Ellen G. White | adventist.org. (n.d.-c). https://adventist.org/identity/history/ellen-white  Gender in plants: Sex chromosomes are emerging from the fog - sciencedirect. (n.d.-d). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168952504001568 Gnosticism: Religion and philosophy: Research starters: EBSCO research. EBSCO. (n.d.-a). https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/gnosticism  Grundy, P. (n.d.). Why beards are not allowed for jehovah’s witnesses. Clothing Guidelines for Jehovah’s Witnesses. https://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/clothing-attire-jehovahs-witnesses.php  The roles of women in the Seventh-day Adventist church significance of Ellen G. White counsels | biblical research institute. (n.d.-e).https://adventistbiblicalresearch.org/articles/the-roles-of-women-in-the-seventh-day-adventist-church-significance-of-ellen-g-white-counsels  Rolling Stone. (2023, October 6). Prince and his Fashion Revolution. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/prince-and-his-fashion-revolution-10940/  Sussex Publishers. (n.d.). What does “agnostic” mean? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secular-life/201906/what-does-agnostic-mean

    The Purple One

  8. May 24

    Liz has a Philosophy Degree?

    Episode 14: Are Trad-wives just Christian Nationalist Drag Queens? This week we explore the world of performing femininity through the lens of transcendence. Trigger Warning: existentialism.  Source material: ​Gatti Tussin, Katie. “Https://Www.diabolicalliespod.com/P/Evie-Magazine-Ballerina-Farm-And?Utm_source=Share&Utm_medium=Android&R=1zjjqb&TriedRedirect=True.”Substack.com, 2026, open.substack.com/pub/diabolicallies/p/evie-magazine-ballerina-farm-and?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1zjjqb. Accessed 3 May 2026.​burke, caro claire, and Katie Gatti Tassin. “Blonde Highlights Are Gender-Affirming Care.” Substack.com, Diabolical Lies, 8 Aug. 2024, substack.com/@caroclaireburke/note/p-147481988?r=1zjjqb. Accessed 3 May 2026.​BBC. “The Fabulous History of Drag.” BBC Bitesize, BBC, 5 Sept. 2019, www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbkmkmn.​Claire Burke, Caro. “Yesteryear”. Alfred A. Knopf New York, April 2026​Gandhi, Lakshmi. “NPR Choice Page.” Npr.org, 2020, www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/23/256566647/the-extraordinary-story-of-why-a-cakewalk-wasnt-always-easy.​Hodges , Emerson . “Drag Played a Crucial Role in Challenging White Supremacy.” Southern Poverty Law Center, 23 July 2025, www.splcenter.org/resources/hatewatch/drag-and-black-resilience/.​Satre, Jean Paul. “Being and Nothingness”. 1943.

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What happens when a philosopher and a comedian walk into a podcast? Everything comes out! Asher O’Briant and Liz Bein discuss queer themes within all religions. Researching and serving up stories within art, history, spirituality, & pop culture that have been swept under the rug. The show’s akin to “Drunk History” but with gay tea instead. With a tone that somewhere between meditative and tabloid gossip, “God is Gay” is certain to offend at least one person at every dinner party!

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  • Creator
    Asher O’Briant
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Asher O’Briant
  • Show Website
    God is Gay