In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Dr. Irena Nayfeld (she/they). Irena Nayfeld (or Dr. Nay, if you’re feeling fancy) is a psychologist of human development, education consultant, embodied healing facilitator and nature connection guide. She is also a…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Rev. Micah Bucey (they/them). Rev. Micah Bucey is a radical faith leader, a flaming fairy, and an enthusiastic fan who loves to extravagantly celebrate ever-evolving queerness, open-hearted spirituality, fierce just…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Rabbi Becky Silverstein (he/him) and Joanna (Jo) Ware (she/her). Rabbi Becky Silverstein believes in the power of community, Torah, and silliness in transforming the world. He strives to build a Jewish community and…

In this week’s season six premiere episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Raquel Willis (she/her). Raquel Willis is an award-winning author, activist, and media strategist dedicated to Black transgender liberation. She has held groundbreaking posts, including director …

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) is in “the hot seat” sharing their reflections on the fifth season of the pod, including memorable moments, lasting impressions and some unforgettable music magic. Listen in to our latest incredible journey into the LGBTQ co…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Miles Borrero (he/they). Throughout his many lives, Miles has survived fronting a Latin rock band, riding horses competitively, acting on various stages across the US, and nannying a six-year-old. He has been Cathol…

Thank You For Coming Out podcast, produced by Gay City News, celebrated five seasons with a can’t-miss party at Brooklyn Comedy Collective. If you missed out (or if you want to relive some of our highlights), check out this week’s episode featuring our live interview with Peabody and GLAAD Media Award-winning actor and journalist Eva Reign (she/her…

To celebrate Thank You for Coming Out’s upcoming LIVE show, we’re revisiting our first episode with one of the night’s featured performers, Tony Award-winning actor Lauren Patten. In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Lauren Patten (she/her). Lauren is …

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Sage Cassell-Rosenberg (they/he). Sage, also known as King Femme identifies as Non-binary and Queer and uses They/he pronouns. With a keen interest in topics such as: gender; sexuality; resilience and mental health,…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Ellen Winter (she/they). Ellen is a song-singing queerdo, music producer, and teaching artist whose music fuses theatrical storytelling with dreamy synths and vocal stacks. She co-composed/wrote/directed 36 Question…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Lindz Amer (they/them). Lindz makes queer stuff for kids and families. They started on this wild and winding career path when they created Queer Kid Stuff—an award-winning original LGBTQ+ educational webseries for a…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Brit Chida (they/them). Brit is visual artist and writer whose work explores trauma & healing, queerness, and connection. You can find their work at britchida.com or @britchida on wherever you get your social media.…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Travers Johnson (he/him). Travers Johnson (he/him) is the Founder & CEO of Queerency, an LGBTQ+ business media startup, and also the Creator of LGBTQ+ Business Week, an annual 7-day celebration of queer-owned small …

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Keira McGill and Aby James. Keira (she/they) is a standup comedian and writer based in New York City. Her play, Witch, Please, had several sold-out performances at The PIT, and in 2019 she won the New York Queer Com…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Abdi Nazemian (he/him/his). Abdi is the author of five novels, including his latest, Only This Beautiful Moment. For his literary work, he has received a Lambda Literary Award and a Stonewall Honor, and his novel Li…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Sammy Rae (she/they). Sammy is the frontman for Sammy Rae & the Friends, a Brooklyn-based collective whose sound is rooted in classic rock, folk, and funk and sprinkled with soul and jazz. Complete with a rhythm sec…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Shea Diamond (she/her). Shea is a game-changing singer-songwriter who mixes R&B, rock and hip-hop, blues, folk and gospel to make music that speaks to the universal experience while sharing from her very personal on…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Lauren Guilbeaux (she/her). Lauren is an actress, creator, and entrepreneur working and living in Los Angeles. She was recently featured throughout Season 1 of Showtime’s award winning docuseries, Couples Therapy. A…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Brian Derrick (he/him). Brian is a political strategist, influencer, and tech founder. He has built a large following on social media with his digestible breakdowns of political news and electoral campaign politics.…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Psychotherapist Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT (she/her) and her family. Rachel is recognized as one of the freshest voices on modern relationships, mental health, and sex. She is an experienced speaker, group facilitator,…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes BETTY. The indie pop trio BETTY, Alyson Palmer (vocals, bass, guitar) and Elizabeth Ziff (vocals, guitar, electronic programming) and her sister, Amy Ziff (vocals and cello), use beguiling melodies, compelling lyric…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Finn Brigham (he/him) and Kendall (she/her). Kendall is happiest outside at the beach or in the woods walking with her dog; disco rules; meditation and mindfulness help keep her centered; she gets great fulfillment …

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Becky Albertalli (she/her). Becky is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of multiple young adult novels, including Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (better known as Love, Simon) and the upcoming Imogen, Obviou…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Alison Cochrun (she/her). Alison is a former high school English teacher and a current writer of queer love stories, including her debut novel, The Charm Offensive. She lives outside of Portland, Oregon with her gia…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Jordan Daniels (he/him). Jordan is a Fat Queer Afro-Jew writer, photographer, and podcaster who focuses on Queer experiences, anti-racism, belonging for Jews of Color, and Fat activism. Jordan believes in collective…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Nessa Norich (she/her). Nessa is a writer, director and actor who creates works of comedy and social critique for film and theater. She is the recipient of the 2022 NYC Women’s Fund for Media for her latest project,…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Jelle Zijlstra (he/him). Jelle is a Dutch, Jewish, queer activist, working for Greenpeace as a community organizer. In another life he used to be a theatre director and actor, which he sometimes still does for fun. …

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Andrew Belinfante (he/him) and Emil Cohen (he/him). Andrew is a community builder and activist living in New York City. As the Senior Director of Programs and Organizational Development at JDC Entwine, he travels th…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Katie Mack (she/her). Katie Mack (she/her) is an overly tattooed #queeraf creative human in recovery who loves other creative humans. NYC-based, she is the producer of the 2021 Webby Award Winning Narrative Podcast …

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Rena Yehuda Newman (they/them) Rena is the Editor in Chief of New Voices Magazine. Rena Yehuda is a Jewish, transgender writer and comix artist, celebrating the intersections of queer and Jewish identity. They are p…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines (any pronouns depending on … you know what? It’s complicated, and we’ll talk about it). Writer/comedian H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines is the woMAN behind the drag goddess Sadie Pines. You may h…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Emma Maszi (she/her). Emma is a Jewish arts educator working in youth programs at the Union for Reform Judaism. She has worked in Jewish camps from Israel to California, and is an alumna of HUC’s Rhea Hirsch School …

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Anita Kelly (they/them). Originally from a small town in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Anita now lives in the Pacific Northwest with their family. A teen librarian by day, they write romance that celebrates …

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Morgan Miller (she/her). Morgan is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Los Angeles. She has toured the country performing improv with the Upright Citizens Brigade and doing stand up comedy, notably at Bonnaroo, L…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Zak Sommerfield (he/him). Zak is a New York based comedian, writer, and improviser. Zak’s most famous characters include Steve Bannon, Arianna Huffington, and Ruth Gator Binsberg “Chomp Chomp” (she’s a gator but als…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Kate Loree, (she/her) LMFT. Kate is a sex-positive licensed marriage and family therapist with a specialty in non-monogamous, kink, LGBTQ, and sex worker communities. In addition to her master’s in marriage and fami…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Jeff Hiller (any pronouns). Jeff Hiller is an actor and comedian based in NYC. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Jeff is a graduate of Texas Lutheran University where they studied Theatre and Theology. After mo…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Kaden Mohamed (he/him). Kaden is an activist and DEI enthusiast. Originally from NYC, Kaden moved to the Boston area in 2010 to attend Wellesley College where his experiences and exploration helped him understand an…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Kat Cunning (they/them). With a traffic-stopping voice and powerful presence, Kat Cunning is an accomplished screen/stage talent, recording artist, activist and choreographer. They debuted on Broadway in Liaison Dan…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Peppermint (she/her). A longtime key figure in queer nightlife, actress & singer Peppermint regularly performs to sold-out crowds around the world. She has released five albums which are available on all streaming p…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Nevo Zisin (they/them). Nevo is a queer, non-binary, Jewish writer, performer, activist and public speaker based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. They run workshops in schools and professional development trainings …

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Anjimile (he/him and they/them). Raised in Dallas, Texas to Malawi-born parents and now transplanted to North Carolina, Anjimile knows that study and appreciation are as important as practice when it comes to music.…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Joel Perez (he/him). Joel is an award-winning actor and writer living in NYC. His theater work includes Fun Home (Broadway), Kiss My Aztec! (La Jolla Playhouse) and Sweet Charity (New Group; Lortel Award). TV work i…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Daniel Alexander Jones (he/him and they/them) . Long at the vanguard of Black Queer performance art, Daniel Alexander Jones is a celebrated theater artist/playwright/songwriter. On the heels of winning the 2021 PEN …

To celebrate the season four premiere of Alice’s show The Sinner on USA, we’re revisiting one of our all-time favorite episodes. In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Alice Kremelberg (she/her/hers), who is recurring as Nicole Eckelcamp on the n…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes drag superstar and host of HBO’s We’re Here, Eureka (they/them). Hailing all the way from the mountains of East Tennessee, non-binary television personality David Huggard rocketed to infamy as the vivacious and cont…

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, in collaboration with Dubbs Weinblatt (they/them) and their podcast, Thank You For Coming Out, is presenting a conversation series that amplifies underrepresented voices from a wide spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community. The universal themes will surprise, enlighten, and inspire you. Our first guest for this special s…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Schuyler Bailar (he/him). Schuyler is the Voice for Trans Inclusion: The first trans athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA D1 men’s team, and the only to have competed for all four years. He is an international…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Rachael Rapinoe (she/her). Rachael won a NCAA national championship with the University of Portland in 2005, played pro soccer in Europe in 2010, and eventually retired to pursue her passion in the health and fitnes…

In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Emma Seligman (she/they). Emma is a Canadian filmmaker. Her first film, Shiva Baby, starring Rachel Sennott, Polly Draper, Dianna Agron, Molly Gordon, Fred Melamed and Danny Deferrari was selected to screen at South…