Best Makoy Podcasts (2024)

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In the closet, in the military: PJ and Miyo 38:06

2+ y ago38:06

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Meet PJ and Miyo. Coming from similar upbringings and cultural backgrounds, both have experience in the United States Armed Forces. Miyo joined the Navy at the age of 26 in 2007. PJ joined the army 12 years later in 2019 at the age of 27. With time in the military more than a decade apart, in this episode Miyo and PJ compare and contrast their expe…

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Coming up Filipino, coming out gay: Greg, Dee, and Makoy 48:50

2+ y ago48:50

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Meet Greg, Dee, and Makoy. They’re a group of gay Filipino friends who host their own podcast called GAM Chat, which stands for Gay Asian Male Chatroom, a nod to the days of America Online. In this episode, they discuss how their Filipino identities impact how they navigate the world as gay men. They also each share their version of how they all me…

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Research Associate II Meets Gynecologist: Austin and Vincent 30:41

2+ y ago30:41

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Meet Austin Santiago and Dr. Vincent La. Austin is a Research Associate II in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope, a comprehensive cancer center near Los Angeles. California. Dr. Vincent La is doctor of medicine working in obstetrics and gynecology at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Keep listening as they learn about each other…

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How we met: Girlfriends, Aleenah and Liezel 39:47

2+ y ago39:47

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Meet young couple, Aleenah Ansari (@aleenahansari) and Liezel Villanueva (@liezelvee). Together they run a sticker business online, @veestudioco. On social media, they're the epitome of "#couplegoals," especially to their friends and others in the LGBTQIA+ community. In real life, they're like normal couples who experience their ups and downs. In t…

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LGBTQIA+ and Asian American: Sara Miyo & Dustin 45:22

2+ y ago45:22

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(Disclaimer: *Trigger Warning* This episode includes a brief discussion on the topic of suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day. You if or anyone you know needs support, call toll-free 1-800-273-8255.) Meet friends Dr. Sara Miyo Hall Kennedy and Dr. Dustin Domingo. As classmates in graduate school, they discove…

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Coming out to your parent or child: Kat & David 36:30

2+ y ago36:30

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Meet Dr. Kat Ringenbach and David Powell. Dr. Kat Ringenbach is a professor of psychology in Orange County, and David Powell is the Executive Director of the Desert Business Association (DBA) in the Coachella Valley. Both are parents with unique stories to share. Dr. Ringenbach, an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, opens up about her relationship wit…

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Coming out to your twin: Jeff & John 39:32

2+ y ago39:32

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Meet colleagues John Pervez and Jeff Foulkes. They have a lot in common as two gay men working together as higher education professionals. They each have twin brothers who are straight. Jeff is married and John is engaged. In this episode, they discuss their coming out stories, how their families reacted, and what they learned from these experience…

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The Stories We're Proud To Share Trailer 1:19

2+ y ago1:19

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You're listening to "The Stories We're Proud to Share," a podcast featuring discussions between individuals with personal connections to the LGBTQIA+ community. If you enjoy this show, please share, subscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Find new episodes on the first and third Wednesday of every month. To participate, …