Best De Tweede Podcasts (2024)

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Climate Change and Retirement – Where Should You Settle for the Future? 23:26

1d ago23:26

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Summary Climate change is a crucial factor to consider when choosing a retirement destination, especially for the LGBTQ community seeking both safety and inclusivity. In this engaging episode of "Where Do Gays Retire?" host Mark Goldstein explores various U.S. cities that stand out for their proactive approaches to climate change mitigation. From t…

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Exploring Retirement in Spain: Valencia vs. Malaga for LGBTQ Expats with Dave Piccolo, Jesus Bartoli and Steve Aronberg 1:33:05

7d ago1:33:05

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Summary/Intro The podcast episode delves into the experiences of LGBTQ retirees living in Malaga and Valencia, Spain, highlighting the allure of these Spanish cities for those seeking a vibrant and inclusive retirement destination. Host Mark Goldstein engages with guests Steve Aronberg from Malaga and Dave Piccolo and Jesus Bartoli from Valencia, w…

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Seattle, Washington with Steven Chapman 1:14:38

27d ago1:14:38

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Steven recently retired from teaching high school math and enjoys having no responsibilities besides his family and hobbies. He has renewed his hobbies of quilting, cooking, and racquetball. He is currently ranked #3 in his age division in Washington State. Steven moved to Seattle after graduating from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, in …

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Which City Wins? Sitges or Torremolinos? 16:10

28d ago16:10

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In this solo episode of Where Do Gays Retire, Mark Goldstein compares Sitges and Torremolinos, Spain, two of the most popular retirement destinations for the LGBTQ+ community. Mark covers critical aspects such as climate, cost of living, healthcare, LGBTQ+ community, transportation, walkability, arts and culture, dining, and safety. Stay tuned unti…

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Sitges vs. Torremolinos, Spain With Richard Jasicki and Leo Boni 1:38:35

1M ago1:38:35

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This conversation compares Torremolinos and Sitges in Spain. Torremolinos is in the Andalusian region, while Sitges is in Catalonia. Both places have a similar climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The cost of living is relatively high in both areas, especially for housing. Healthcare is accessible in both places, with private health insuranc…

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Asbury Park, New Jersey With Brent Winborn 1:16:54

2M ago1:16:54

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Brent grew up in the college town of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and is the son of a teacher/school administrator (dad) and a successful real estate broker (mom). On a family trip to NYC when Brent was in grade school, he saw Ethel Merman in Hello, Dolly! This sparked a love of theater and eventually a move to Manhattan to pursue a career in musical th…

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Salisbury, Maryland with Mark DeLancey 55:47

2M ago55:47

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Mark DeLancey, a man of many accomplishments, is the Executive Director of the Salisbury, Maryland, PFLAG chapter. At 61, he is a retired Marine, a prominent LGBTQ leader, a Triplet, a world record holder, an Artist, a Horror Film buff, a Theatre enthusiast, a part-time gardener, and a recovering Gen X/Boomer cusp baby. Mark's unique perspective on…

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Athens, Greece with Steve Gantzos and Ken Cook 1:40:33

3M ago1:40:33

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Summary Athens, Greece is a vibrant city with a rich history and modern amenities. It offers a mix of ancient ruins, world-class museums, delicious food, and lively nightlife. The city is known for its welcoming LGBTQ+ community, with a gayborhood in the Ghazi neighborhood and a variety of gay-friendly establishments. Both expats and locals find it…

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Oloron Sainte-Marie, France with Mykle Flatley 1:17:57

3M ago1:17:57

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Mykle Flatley and his spouse Doug moved from Phoenix, Arizona to Oloron Sainte-Marie, France in 2021. They chose Oloron Saint-Marie because of its climate, affordability, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Spain. Michael, who is a dual Irish and American citizen, obtained Irish citizenship 20 years ago, which made moving to France easier. The …

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Nancy Schneider 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

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Summary Nancy Schneider, a Philadelphia retiree shares her experience of retiring in the city. Philadelphia is located on the East Coast of Pennsylvania, with easy access to New York City, Washington DC, and the Jersey coast. The city has a temperate climate and offers a variety of quick getaways, including New York, the Jersey Shore, and nearby ga…

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Madrid, Spain with Renato Padilla 1:32:44

4M ago1:32:44

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Renato is a Bolivian entrepreneur who currently resides in Madrid. He has a passion for languages and has found a way to make money from it. In addition to being multilingual, he also has a fondness for the arts, particularly pottery and music. He played in the orchestra of his city in Bolivia and Spain for approximately 5 years. Renato was born in…

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands with Jeremy Bierbach 1:31:33

4M ago1:31:33

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Frontiers of Equality in the Development of EU and US Citizenship Author: Dr Jeremy B. Bierbach Jeremy Bierbach (1975) is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics, Jeremy worked as an IT specialist for several years. In 2001, Jeremy emigr…

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Malta, with Eric Tenin and Michael Salone 1:10:09

5M ago1:10:09

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Eric is French, born and raised in Paris where he lived and worked as a business journalist until Michael and he left for Malta. Michael is American by birth (born in Hollywood, Florida) and became French while living in Paris. An HR Executive for 2 very large conglomerates, Michael has moved around a lot for his companies and traveled the world. H…

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Albuquerque, New Mexico with Pamm Meyers 1:03:54

5M ago1:03:54

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pamm meyers pamm meyers is, storyteller, dynamic leader and advocate dedicated to fostering prosperity within the LGBTQIA community through business innovation and social advocacy. With a multifaceted background, pamm has become a trailblazer in various fields, leaving an indelible mark on New Mexico’s LGBTQIA and business communities. As CEO of Go…

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Madison, Wisconsin with Rick Rose 1:10:44

6M ago1:10:44

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Rick retired on Dec 31 2023 with 35 years and 21 Emmy Awards under his belt as a producer, writer, and director. He began his work as a public service when he was elected as Dane County WI County Board Supervisor for which he will aim for reelection on 4/2/24. He is an advocate for the disenfranchised serving as a CASA volunteer in 3 states, as co-…

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Salt Lake City, Utah with Dwayne Atkinson 54:42

6M ago54:42

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Dwayne was born/raised in the northern Utah area (Ogden, north of SLC) and also spent time in southern California (Oxnard) He was educated in Utah through high school, and went to Weber State University, majoring in Architecture, but discontinued his education. Raised in the area's predominant religion (Latter Day Saints, Mormon) Served a church mi…

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Ithaca, New York with Kurt Becker 1:02:38

7M ago1:02:38

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"Meet Kurt Becker, a seasoned public health professional with a rich journey of dedication and impact. Originally from Ithaca, NY, Kurt earned dual degrees in broadcasting and developmental psychology from Tompkins Cortland Community College. After moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico, he finished courses at New Mexico State University and graduated fr…

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Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan With Kevin Putnam 1:01:06

7M ago1:01:06

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Kevin grew up in the Detroit area. He attended college at Wayne State University and acquired his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. He started working with McDonald’s Restaurants as a franchisee in 1988 as an hourly crew person and worked his up to Director of Operations and Managing Partner. He has a great life partner…

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Chicago, Illinois With Marc Goldberg 1:08:32

8M ago1:08:32

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Marc Goldberg Dog Trainer and author Marc Goldberg had his first paying client while still in junior high school and printed his first business card in 1975 at the age of 17. Marc first competed in an American Kennel Club obedience ring at age 12 with his first dog, a Sheltie named Gus. They won High in Trial, beating out nearly 100 dogs and they w…

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Las Cruces, New Mexico with Michael Stracener 1:26:47

8M ago1:26:47

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Dr. Michael Stracener is currently a Visiting Professor in social welfare policy at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He has 40-plus years’ experience as a clinical social worker and doctor of public health, retiring to Las Cruces in 2021 from Federal service with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Stracener is marrie…

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National Capital Region - District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) with Jim Hansen 1:15:52

9M ago1:15:52

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Jim Hansen He was born in Pensacola, Florida in 1965 and raised in a military family. By the time he graduated from high school in 1983 in Newport News, Virginia, he had attended 9 different elementary and secondary schools. He can legitimately say he has lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, …

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Ericeira, Portugal with Roxana Bellia 1:33:43

9M ago1:33:43

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Roxana Bellia Growing up in Buenos Aires in the 60s, the adventure and quest for new economic opportunities took my parents to the vibrant city of New York. This was amidst the tenuous and fragile government that was later to succumb to a dictatorship. Despite having grown up with a cosmopolitan mindset and bicultural orientation, California became…

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Refresh) with Herschel Weisfeld 1:45:04

10M ago1:45:04

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Herschel Alan Weisfeld was born March 14, 1961, in McAllen, Texas along the southern border just across the Rio Grande River from Reynosa, Mexico, and graduated from public school in 1979. While in high school he studied real estate and received his Texas Real Estate salesman’s license as soon as he turned 18 and his Real estate broker’s license at…

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La Barra, Uruguay with Elaine Zito and Cynthia Richards 1:36:14

10M ago1:36:14

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Elaine Zito was born in Chicago and raised in Elk Grove Village until her family moved to Southern California. She graduated from UCSD in San Diego and received her Political Science degree with an emphasis in Latin American Politics. During her tenure at UCSD, she had the opportunity to study in Mexico City. This is where she discovered her love f…

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El Pescadero, Mexico with Lew Gallo 1:18:50

10M ago1:18:50

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Born in Anaheim, California, Lew Gallo, and his family moved to the San Francisco area when he was nine years old. The move was not unfamiliar to Lew and his siblings. His parents were known to take Sunday drives. As it would get later in the day and no sign of his parents, Lew’s oldest sister would start to cry but Lew was filled with excitement. …

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Uvita, Costa Rica with Joe Studer and Keith Foley 1:26:58

11M ago1:26:58

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Keith and Joe moved to Costa Rica after many years of living in Arizona. They have been together for 16 years. They both had a dream of living in Costa Rica and running a small hotel. 3 years ago, they finally made it come true, finding the perfect hotel in Uvita Costa Rica. They sold their home in Arizona and bought Nature’s Edge Hotel in March 20…

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Hilo, Hawaii with Richard Ostreicher and Bob Sleasman 54:46

12M ago54:46

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Richard Ostreicher was born in Plainview, New York, and began his professional career at the Yale School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre. He went on to be the first Managing Director of the Portland Stage Company, Maine’s first resident professional theatre. The early 80s HIV/AIDS crisis inspired him to partner with NYC-based pioneers in HIV/AI…

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New Orleans, Louisiana with Jim Meadows and Joe Fay 1:28:01

12M ago1:28:01

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Jim Meadows, MSW, is the executive director of New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders (NOAGE). In addition to his work with NOAGE, he is the secretary for the LGBT Archives Project of Louisiana, and he serves on the board of directors for A Home Among Friends, which aims to provide affordable housing to low-income LGBT seniors in New Orleans. He i…

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Lambertville, NJ and New Hope PA with Mark McNease 1:12:03

1y ago1:12:03

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Mark McNease is the author of 13 novels, including the Kyle Callahan Mysteries, the Maggie Dahl Mysteries, the Marshall James Thrillers, and several stand-alone books. He has had six plays produced, the last one being at New Jersey Repertory Company. He is the founder and editor of LGBTSR.com, a website dedicated to LGBTQ people over 50 and our fri…

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Mexico City, Mexico with Zac Campbell and John Rogers 1:28:39

1y ago1:28:39

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Zac Campbell: My name is Zac Campbell. I’m a chef, a wedding and event planner, a former interior designer, and a lover of living life out loud. I’ve produced upward of 300 weddings and events all over the world. I’ve had the privilege to cook for Rock Stars, Royals, and Regular Joes and Janes. I’ve lived life with passion. I’ve hit hard times and …

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Portland, Oregon with Paul Iarrobino 1:16:48

1y ago1:16:48

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Paul Iarrobino is a community activist, speaker, author and documentarian with over three decades of gerontology experience. He implemented virtual gatherings for older adults to safely connect during the pandemic to reduce isolation and increase social connectivity. This experience led to Paul’s first book, COVIDOLOGY: Sharing Life Lessons from Be…

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Sacramento, California with Greg Wine 1:28:00

1y ago1:28:00

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Greg Wine lives with his husband Robert Zargaryan in Sacramento, California. They have been together for 26 years after meeting at the Los Angeles Gay Rodeo. They moved to Sacramento 16 years ago from Los Angeles where Greg was a restaurant manager and a dietitian. Greg is now a retired clinical dietitian from UC Davis Medical Center, where he was …

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Bisbee, Arizona With Bob Klein 1:13:14

1y ago1:13:14

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Bob Klein Originally from Philadelphia, Bob spent time growing up in Mexico and Florida, where he completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Bob’s professional background includes a career working in grant administration for both the New Mexico State Supreme Court and the Cochise County, AZ Victim Witness Program. He has been involved …

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Cathedral City, California With Keith Coleman 1:24:25

1y ago1:24:25

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Keith Coleman - 1984 - Worked at United Airlines, Los Angeles, CA as a Reservation Specialist 1985 - Worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles CA, San Francisco, CA, Miami, FL, and London, UK Moved to Cathedral City, California 1989 - Worked at College of the Desert. Palm Desert, CA as Adjunct faculty (Theatre Arts)…

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San Diego With Stephen Keiley 1:07:34

1y ago1:07:34

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Stephen Keiley - 61 years old. I was born and raised in New York City (Forest Hills, Queens). I grew up in the ’70s and ’80s in NYC during the peak of the AIDS crisis. This was a very scary time, but the gay community rallied together to remove the stigma that was associated with HIV/AIDS. After high school, I began working in the airline industry …

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Durham, North Carolina - Village Hearth CoHousing Community With Margaret Roesch 1:19:46

1+ y ago1:19:46

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Hello, my name is Margaret Roesch and I have been lucky enough to share the past 27 years with my wife, Pat McAulay. Pat moved to Durham from Flint, MI and I am a transplant from West Lafayette, IN. We met in Durham and chose to create our 55+, LGBTQ+, cohousing community here in Durham, a very Gay-friendly city in the liberal part of NC called The…

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Dordogne, France With Kevin Pollock 1:35:29

1+ y ago1:35:29

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Kevin Pollock I am originally from NY but lived the last 20 or so years in the Phoenix area, with stops in VA and FL in between. The vast majority of my career was based in land development and real estate management. The firm I worked for assisted developers in building large-scale master-planned communities, golf course communities, etc. Aside fr…

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Provincetown, Massachusetts With Elizabeth G. Brooke 45:10

1+ y ago45:10

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Elizabeth Gabriel Brooke During graduate school in 1974, she went to Provincetown on a whim for New Year’s. It turned into a wild and crazy weekend that included Grace Jones in concert. Provincetown spoke to her then as it continues to do every day. She was determined to return for the summer, which she did. Since that time, she has never left exce…

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Pattaya, Thailand With Tweed Harris 55:53

1+ y ago55:53

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Tweed Harris is a 90-year-old gay male in Pattaya, Thailand. He is a retired actor/singer/teacher. Now a novelist and playwright. Born in London UK, moved to Australia when he was 16 years old. Autobiography published 2002. Now living in Thailand with his Thai husband. Links to Tweed Harris: https://www.amazon.com/Tweed-Harris/e/B004NZPGNY%3Fref=db…

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San Miguel de Allende With Mick Lockey 1:13:28

1+ y ago1:13:28

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Mick Lockey, who retired in 2017 lives in San Miguel de Allende, located in the central highlands of Mexico, about three and half hours north of Mexico City, in the state of Guanajuato. The city sits on a bed of rose quartz, and the local legend is that this affords San Miguel “magical” qualities. Mick is from the San Francisco Bay Area—first San F…

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Asheville, North Carolina With John Brock 54:14

1+ y ago54:14

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Growing up in rural Kentucky, John Brock comes from a long line of unsuccessful farmers. As a young man, he fell in love with his best friend (a handsome young man) and quickly realized that Kentucky was not a safe place, so he moved to New York. After five years, John moved to Atlanta for the vibrant gay community. John served as the commissioner …

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Berlin, Germany With Greg Casella 1:00:27

1+ y ago1:00:27

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Greg Casella grew up in Chicago and moved to San Jose, CA (Silicon Valley) when he was 25 years old. Working in the Tech industry for a few years his dream was always to open a restaurant, having worked in restaurants growing up from the age of 13! In 1992 he started an Off-Premise Catering business in Silicon Valley, the next best thing to having …

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Falmouth, Massachusetts With Tom von Zabern 1:01:07

1+ y ago1:01:07

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Tom was born in 1961 in West Germany and spent his early formative years on the good side of the Iron Curtain. In 1969 his family moved to the USA where they spent six years in suburban New York and then relocated to southwestern New Hampshire. In 1991 he moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts in search of a more welcoming, more accepting setting and sp…

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Guadalajara, Mexico With Matthew Prutsman and Adam Lopez 1:29:36

1+ y ago1:29:36

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Matthew Prutsman Matthew worked in operations in various university libraries in Virginia and California from 2000 until 2022. Now he runs 2 Airbnbs in Guadalajara, Mexico with his husband. He was born and raised in rural Virginia, moved to California in 2006, and then to Mexico in 2020. He attended the University of Virginia where he received a de…

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware With Frank Jump 1:04:11

1+ y ago1:04:11

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Frank Jump, a retired NYC technology teacher, is also the author and photographer of the Fading Ads of NYC published in 2011 by the History Press. His book documents ghost signage through the lens of an artist living with HIV/AIDS. It has become a metaphor of survival for Jump since, like himself, many of these ads have long outlived their expected…

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Brattleboro, Vermont With Scott Heller 1:01:39

1+ y ago1:01:39

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Scott and Dave met in May 1991 while Scott was at Mount Snow in Vermont training for a triathlon and Dave was directing the Mountain Bike School there. Scott was living in NYC at the time and Dave is from Vermont. Scott had an early career in marketing & advertising, was running a mail order catalog business and was an amateur competitive triathlet…

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Buenos Aires, Argentina With Tom Jewell and Bruce Woolverton 1:13:51

1+ y ago1:13:51

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Tom Jewell and Bruce Woolverton met as college kids in 1975, then lived on Manhattan's upper west side from '77 to '84, when they moved to Seattle. Bruce worked in the telecom industry initially, then in business development for startups. Bruce always worked as a fundraiser in some capacity, at various nonprofits such as The Nature Conservancy and …

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Atlanta, Georgia With Mark Camp 1:11:58

1+ y ago1:11:58

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Mark is originally from Birmingham, AL. Mark moved to Atlanta in 1988 and has been here for 35 years. Mark began his real estate career 22 years ago and has helped numerous buyers and sellers in the metro-Atlanta area. Mark focuses his sales mostly in the inside perimeter area where a large percentage of the gay population lives. Mark lives with hi…

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Torremolinos, Spain With Richard Jasicki 1:36:15

1+ y ago1:36:15

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Richard Jasicki, 63 years young, he retired at the age of 62. Married to Charles Naldrett since it was legal to do so in 2014. They have been together for 22 years (that's about 122 in gay years lol). He was born on a USAF base in the UK to an English mom from London and an American dad from Milwaukee, WI. At the ripe age of 6 months they moved to …

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Santa Fe, New Mexico With Perry MacKrill 1:15:46

1+ y ago1:15:46

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Perry was born and raised in a small town in Iowa. According to his dad, the population was 600, if you count the dogs and cats. He received two degrees (Pharmacy and Biology) from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Upon graduation, he moved to Dallas, to begin his career as a Pharmacist. After 3 years, he moved He earned a Master’s Degree MAS i…

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