Have You Heard of Christmas?! We have, and it sounds absolutely stunning. Secure The Gag is honored to have as a guest this week the holiday pop diva, actress AND star, Matt Rogers (Have You Heard of Christmas?, I Love That For You, Fire Island, Las Culturistas)!! Matt and Nathan talk about the culture including Matt’s highly anticipated Have You H…

Secure The Gag orders!!! Hey besties, this week's episode is like no other. We have the TikTok food haul prince, Dakota Wright (@printfairy)!!! Y'all we get into Cookout, Buc-cees, TGIFridays, and more! Dakota dishes on the viral rise of his TikTok videos showing up and showing out at our favorite restaurants. He also shares about his proposal from…

From indie improv darling to comedy festival creator, this week’s Secure The Gag guest is none other than the beloved Otter Lee (Tooning Out The News, Fairview, Edinburgh Fringe)!!! Otter and Nathan get into Otter’s summer standup show at Fringe and their UK stand up tour that left audiences shocked, gagged, and gooped. Otter also shares about his …

Let’s get cute AND spooky!! To celebrate the premiere of Dragula: Titans next week, we have on the pod this week, the scary and sickening Abhora (Dragula, Dragula: Titans, Vogue, The Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Awards Contest Competition)!!! Abhora and Nathan discuss Abhora’s hilarious Dragula: Titan’s promo look and the inspiration …

FAT SLUTS, LET’S GO!!! A dream come true to welcome to the pod the incredible, edible, and perfect MEATBALL (Sloppy Seconds, Fat Slut, Dragula, Pretty Smart)!!!! First things first, BUY TICKETS to FAT SLUT this Friday. ATL Pride, come through! In this episode, Meatball and Nathan go absolutely IN on Trisha Paytas’s new bundle of joy, Malibu Barbie …

Fall is sapphic and so is this episode! We are joined by the CEO of lesbian Twitter this week - writer, director, and author, Jill Gutowitz (Girls Can Kiss Now, The Ladies, Gayme Show)!!! Jill and Nathan discuss at length Jill’s incredibly funny, touching, and RESEARCHED novel, Girls Can Kiss Now. The memoir meets essay collection touches on the ar…

Get into the virgo groove and close out summer with THE pop culture catch up episode with comedian, writer, viral Twitter user, Gabe Bergado (Netflix, Teen Vogue, Elle, Vulture, W Magazine)!!! Gabe and Nathan chat about Gabe’s comedic stylings, writings, and his European jaunt abroad to work his screenplay. They also discuss Survivor at length as G…

A sweet little episode this week with comedian, baker, artist, and cake boy, Jonny Manganello (Netflix’s Is It Cake?, Try Guys, TikTok)!!! Jonny and Nathan discuss Jonny’s latest, greatest, and most favorite cake creations (WALL-E) and the viral TikTok videos that accompany them. They get into Jonny’s time on Netflix’s Is It Cake?, the realistic ca…

A beautiful and brilliant conversation with the oh, so talented Nori Reed (Raven’s Home, Hot White Heist, HBO Max, Netflix is a Joke Festival)!!! Nori and Nathan discuss pool parties, Bratz dolls, and the asian diaspora! They also get into Nori’s infamous stand up comedy and she breaks down one of her jokes that is a favorite of Trixie and Katya. N…

If you’re interested in Edinburgh Fringe, this episode is for you! Fresh off the plane, we are graced by the presence of comedian, writer, Secure The Gag field correspondent, Reid Pope (Edinburgh Fringe, Vulture, Austin Comedy Film Festival)!!! Our first return guest and what a joy that it’s dear friend, Reid Pope. Nathan and Reid discuss Reid’s 10…

A history making episode of Secure The Gag! For the first time in drag race herstory, I mean, in Secure The gag lore, there has never been an episode recorded IRL. And with great honor comes great responsibility and that’s why this episode’s guest is none other than comedian and actor, Betsy Helmer (UCB, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, FBI: Most Wanted)!!! …

This episode’s guest is as close as we will get to someone who serves not only in the public office but the main one like the white house! Please welcome to your ears the brilliant comic behind the viral Kamala Harris impression, Allison Reese (Just For Laughs, The Revolution Will Be Improvised, TikTok)!!! Nathan and Allison chit-chat about Allison…

It’s a sister power hour episode of love and h-word activity! Joining us this week is the comedian, writer, singer, omnicord player, Ái Vy Luu (Reductress, Awf Mag, Ars Nova Trans Moses)!!! Nathan and Ái Vy break down side chick summer, polyamory, finding couples on Feeld, and of course comedy - they get there! Ái Vy also dishes about her recent st…

Our daddy, who art a zaddy, call me by your name!! We are going to church this week on Secure The Gag because we have none other than actor, writer, comedian, singer, lovely person, Alanna Darby (Seasoned, Dracula, TikTok)!!! Nathan and Alanna chat about Alanna’s viral TikTok videos including her iconic zaddy prayer, the evolution of her identity, …

It’s a g@y af episode of Secure The Gag this week with comedian, actor, podcaster, Eric Williams (That’s A Gay Ass Podcast)!!! Eric and Nathan get into Eric’s post grad gig as the lead in Elf The Musical and all that comes with touring. They also dive into Eric’s shared twin barmitzvah (which is called a B’nai Mitzvah!!), the gay ass backstory for …

The 69th episode of Secure The Gag is with none other than the ShartyParty69, Casey Thomas Brown (Father of the Bride, The Kominsky Method, Search Party, Tell Me a Story)!!! Casey and Nathan jump into the conversation with Casey’s portrayal of Kyler in Father of the Bride alongside his comedic collaborator/wife, Chloe Fineman. They also discuss Cas…

Happy Pride!! Rounding out the month we have on the pod this week - spooky lovely comedy tattoo baby - Air Durnell (Reductress, Yes And Laughter Lab, UCB)!!! Air and Nathan get directly into MUNA, Pride, and of course Air’s career as a tattoo artist and apprentice. They chat about the crossover of tattooing and comedy and when permanent body art sh…

Calling all princes and cowboys! We have dual citizenship queer royalty on the pod today in the form of stand up comedian and hot person, Cara Connors (Dating #NoFilter, OUTtv, Just For Laughs, Straight for Pay tour) Nathan and Cara discuss Cara’s journey to international tourdom, coming out of straight marriage, and Cara’s King Princess impression…

WE DISCUSS A LOT THIS WEEK! This episode is one of my favorite conversations with one of my favorite people. Welcome to the pod comedian, writer, producer, babe, Zach Schiffman (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Tooning Out, 54 Below)!!! Let’s get down to business. Zach and Nathan cover everything: the Harvard Westlake to Broadway pipeline, Olivia Ro…

It’s a beautiful day in the gayborhood! It’s time to start DOING THE WORK sheeple and listen to today’s episode with the delightful green thumb, Jessica Henderson (Shrill, All Hail Beth, Slumber Party, Growing Down)!!! Jess and Nathan discuss Australian accents, Glamour scientists, and astrological inspiration. They also get into Jess’ stand up com…

Let’s go bad boys! Secure The Gag is back-back-back with the sweet Chicago comedy babe, Garrett Williams (Big Night, Please Stop Crying)!!! Garrett and Nathan dive into a chat that covers Texas, Pokemon, and MFAs. They then get into Garrett’s journey from Chicago to New York, comedy gigging, and the House of Gacci. Garrett then breaks down the star…

Hello, Bootlickers! Secure The Gag is h-word for this week’s guest - comedian, writer, and actor, Gabe González (The Last O.G., Comedy Central, MTV: Decoded, Inside Amy Schumer)!!! Gabe and Nathan chat about Gabe’s rise in the industry that started with porn (editing it!), writing on multiple comedic projects, and his consulting work at GLAAD. They…

Let’s get sh*tty! Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod this week the crafty and lovely comedian and writer, Sam Reece (The Other Two, Comedy Central, HBO, Shitty Craft Club)!!! Nathan and Sam talk about the creation of Shitty Craft Club and the growing community of over 100K followers on TikTok that love all of Sam’s crafts and comedic videos. They a…

Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod this week a leading voice of our queer generation - the witty writer, cultural critic, and podcast host, Rose Dommu (Like A Virgin Podcast)!!! Nathan and Rose dive into Rose’s time as the queen of the press junket where she told Timothee Chalamet he was the prince of twinks and where Dame Judi Dench told Rose her …

Another family affair! Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod this week, stand up comedian, circuit legend, and friend, Justin Covington (Bros, Easy, Vulture)!!!! Nathan and Justin break down Justin’s virgo-licious comedy process that involves spreadsheets and a rating system, growth in stand up, and of course d*ck pics. They also get into Justin’s exp…

Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod this week the YouTube personality and social media gossip content creator who always has the piping hot tea, Sloan! OH BOY THIS ONE IS HOT! Nathan and Sloan break down Sloan’s come up on YouTube to hundreds of thousands of subscribers, talk about how they met online, and get into the tea of the year. Never before …

Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod this week comedian, writer, viral tweeter, Brian Bahe (Comedy Central, Vulture)!!! Nathan and Brian discuss Brian’s barmitzvah, tornador warnings in Tulsa, and the one and only Che Diaz. They also get into Brian’s Comedy Central Stand Up Set, crafting jokes, and Brian’s stand up hour. Brian also shares the stories…

SAGGIE SPLITER HIVE RISE! This week on Secure The Gag we have the incredibly hilarious babe, Maggie Winters (Time Out, Nylon, Vulture, Buzzfeed, The Annoyance)!!!! Nathan and Maggie get into love, live, and the pursuit of sex at Disneyworld. Maggie shares about finding humor in her past jobs, portraying moms, and finding the funny in the everyday. …

If Secure The Gag came out on Tuesdays, today would be FAT. It’s Mardi Gras on the pod because the insanely talented and lovely guest this week is Joseph Lymous (Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, Just For Laughs, The Jim Hensen Company)!!! Nathan and Joseph get into Joseph’s wild year of 2021 that included landing JFL, being a Yes, And Laughter Lab fi…

Secure The Gag welcomes this week Time Magazine’s Best Laugh, the hilarious and lovely comedian, writer, podcaster, and drag king, Kate Sisk (We’re Having Gay Sex, The Onion, NBC Late Night Writers Workshop)!!! Nathan and Kate dish up the chatter about Kate’s process for stand up comedy, learning what makes a successful satirical headline, and tale…

Secure The Gag has captured a white whale this week. We have on the pod performance artist, comedian, memestress, and musician on the rise, I’m Going To Marry Your Dad (aka Xalvador)!!! Nathan has wanted Xalvador on the pod for weeks and weeks and has finally trapped them. Thank god because the two of them talk about memes, meme communities, creati…

Secure The Gag this week welcomes comedian, writer, actor, New York comedy’s favorite thembo, Edson Montenegro (Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Queer Window, Tea Before Bed)!!! Nathan and Edson kiki about Edson’s come up in comedy from Northwestern to New York, residency as a repertoire player at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective (my words), and first tim…

Secure The Gag is thankful to the heavens above to have on the pod this week, actor, writer, and comedian, Georgia good judy, Joanie Drago (Upright Citizens Brigade, Built In)!!! Nathan and Joanie get into it! First they discuss Joanie’s relationship with BOTH Property Brothers, discuss relationships in the biblical sense, and relive some UCB memor…

Secure The Gag is thrilled to have on the pod this week, actor, writer, comedian, and author, a Georgia baby, Jeffery Self (Search Party, Spoiler Alert, You’re Killing Me, Jeffery & Cole Casserole)!!! Nathan and Jeffery chat it up about Jeffery’s iconic moments from the final season of Search Party, his come up in the New York comedy scene, and his…

Secure The Gag is blessed to welcome to the pod this week, actor, writer, comedian, and diva, Danielle Perez (Special, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Russian Doll, Just For Laughs)!! Danielle and Nathan discuss Danielle’s JFL journey during a pandemic, her standup and writing process, and creating a short film in a weekend. They also get into Danielle’s exp…

It's been a while…I know I shouldn't've kept you waiting…but I'm here now! Welcome to Secure The Gag season two! Can you believe it? I heard that most podcasts only last like ten episodes (don’t quote me)... so to be on season two is wild! Especially with a premiere episode with the iconic WUSSY cover girl, Meg Stalter (Hacks, Yearly Departed, Toon…

Secure The Gag is having a family field day this week with comedian, writer, and actor Sarah Smallwood Parsons (Just For Laughs, Characters Welcome, Forgotten Animals)!!!! Sarah and Nathan dive into Sarah’s hundreds upon hundreds of characters that she’s created and the ones that took off online. They get into “The Song That No One Likes,” Sarah’s …

This week, Secure The Gag is honored to have on the pod, actor, writer, comedian, and violinist, Ryan Ken (Los Angeles Times, GQ, The Hollywood ReporterI)!!!! Ryan and Nathan talk about Ryan’s transition from professional violinist to actor, their rise in popularity online with comedic videos on TikTok, and creating content for yourself. They also …

Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod this week comedian, writer, actor, certified Keira Knightley historian, Sibel Damar (F*ck Nice Guys, FBI, UCB)!!! Sibel and Nathan discuss and breakdown the Pirates of The Carribean movie franchise and it’s impact on the bisexual community. They also chat about Sibel’s characters and their development, creating im…

Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod this week comedian, writer, artist, and baker - the lovely Christian Tucci (The Onion, McSweeney’s, UCB, Netlix’s Baking Impossible)!!! Christian and Nathan discuss Christian’s sketches, illustrations, and tweets that have taken over the internet. They break down how Christian comes up with ideas for his doodles t…

Secure The Gag is delighted to have on the pod this week comedian, writer, producer, and actor - if Pauly D had a BFA - the incredibly funny Dave Mizzoni (Gayme Show, Just For Laughs, The Other Two, Making It)!! Dave and Nathan dish about Christina Aguilera, NYFW, and the VMAs. Dave also shares about the production and creation of Gayme Show, his s…

It’s a beautiful week because Secure The Gag welcomes to the pod comedian, writer, TikTok icon, Vincent Ward! Vincent and Nathan cry in this episode for 45 minutes straight, but both are beautiful criers. They also countdown and breakdown Vincent’s top viral stunty TikTok videos all with over one million views, baby! Vicent also shares about the ev…

Secure The Gag is overjoyed to have on the pod this week comedian, writer, and actor Taietsarón:sere aka Tai Leclaire (Rutherford Falls, UCB)!! Tai and Nathan chat it up about Tai’s journey to writing and acting on Rutherford Falls (stream on Peacock!), crafting comedy as queer BIPOC individuals, and the Chromatica remix album (buy Chromatica on i…

Welcome to Secure The Gag this week the beautiful, bold, and bodacious viral TikTok funny girl, Naomi Hearts! Is your fupanza burning? It will be as soon as you hit play on this episode! Naomi and Nathan discuss their star-crossed TikTok twinship, Naomi’s comedic video how to’s, and her perfect husband who she carrals into being her viral sidekick.…

Secure The Gag is blessed by our Le$bean Gods this week to welcome to the pod the hilarous, hot, and iconic TikTok star, Hina Sabatine aka k8sabz! Hina and Nathan break down creating viral TikTok content, polyglot culture, and of course Hina’s hilarious rise to fame as le$bean TikTok royalty. They also get into Hina’s creative process, content insp…

Mark today as a national holiday because Secure The Gag’s guest this episode is the hilarious and beautiful, Dylan Adler (New York Comedy Festival, UCB, New York Times, Good Morning New York) Dylan and Nathan chat about being hot and hapa for almost an hour! They also discuss Dylan’s incredibly musical comedy stylings, iconic Twitter presence, and …

Secure The Gag is honored to have on the pod the comedian at the forefront of the unwell lunacy genre of comedy, Robby Hoffman (The Chris Gethard Show, Workin’ Moms, Baroness Von Sketch Show, Odd Squad, Just For Laughs, Comedy Central)!!!!! Robby and Nathan get into it! They discuss socks, foodies, The Olypics, skateboarding, and the epidemic that …

Secure The Gag is thrilled to have on the pod this week a member of the Secure The Gag family - writer, comedian, and satirist, the brilliant Reid Pope (Awf Mag, Vulture, PAPER Magazine, New York Film Fesitval)!! Reid and Nathan chat about Reid’s Thirst Trap project, club comedy career, and work at Awf Mag as a staff writer pushing out hot, hot art…

Secure The Gag is honored to have on the pod this week the incredibly creative, funny, Italian singer - the inspiration for the show Love, Victor - Victor Carlesi!! Victor and Nathan discuss it all - Gabbie Hanna, Trisha Paytas, Ariana Grande. They also get into Victor’s viral TikTok videos including his musical impressions of Nick Jonas, Adam Levi…

When a fully vaccinated top on Grindr meets a cult leader and RuPaul’s Drag Race’s worst queen, you have this week’s Secure The Gag guest, Michael Hartney (Squirrel Comedy Theater, School of Rock The Musical, Just For Laughs, The Politician, The Break With Michelle Wolf, 30 Rock)!!! Michael and Nathan discuss launching and developing The Squirrel C…