This week the boys are back in town. We welcome a special guest -- Nick's friend Christie from Washington, D.C. Learn about Nick's adventures as a young blossoming gay man in a big city. It is said that our friendships define us. Friends know the good and the bad about us -- even things we might prefer to forget. It was great to have Christie on th…

This week is our 150th episode! To celebrate we sent Joe to Ohio and recorded without him (sorry Ohio!). Joe will be back next week. He was just tied up working is day job. As a treat Paul Nick and Andy talk about what going on in the world. Everything from Joe's amazing piano playing to the Momofuku Chili Crunch face plant . . . we cover all the t…

This week, we offer the latest in edutainment. The boys review some of the latest lingo, terms and slang that the kids are tossing out on the tweets, the grams, the tiks . . . Our language constantly evolves and it seems that lately, our lexicon changes so fast you can't keep up. tugayspod@yahoo.com #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #ga…

This week, we get to have fun in the neighborhood sharing some fun and outrageous Nextdoor app posts. People are crazy. People who are entitled and anonymous are even crazier! Join us for a laugh and share how positively uplifting our communities can be (sarcasm)! tugayspod@yahoo.com #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycommedy #nextdo…

This week, we are back together in San Diego and so happy to be home. Travel give you a chance to discover and fall in love with new things, and helps you appreciate things from home that you miss having while away. Let's talk about the old and new stuff we don't think we could live without! tugayspod@yahoo.com #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gay…

This week, the boys get to record their episode from opposite ends of the world. Nick and Joe are in our hometown, San Diego, and Paul and Andy are in Melbourne, Australia. Hear about our adventures in Australia and New York over the last week. The boys share their encounters with famous people. For the NYC boys, it was Aaron Tveit, Neil Patrick Ha…

This week, Paul and Joe do a recap of the Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race, and Season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World. Hear them dish about who is giving them life, who is getting the villain edit, and who is getting the free pass (repeatedly). Today we give you the skinny on all things drag. Be gagged and gooped. Words to live by this week…

This week, Paul and Joe talk about family secrets . . . those things that nobody talks about, or that you only find out much later in time. Family surprises can be shocking, heartwarming, sad, and even uplifting. But the boys find the funny in all of it. Enjoy! @tugayspod tugayspod@yahoo.com #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycommedy…

This week, Paul and Joe are together again after a few weeks of travel and adventure. Listen in to hear about the Adele concert in Las Vegas, Nick's fetish for expensive leather goods, Paul and Andy's assessment of the emergency room services of a Palm Springs hospital, and even a trailer park after dark experience. After some time away, it was gre…

This week, Paul and Joe are finally together again. We talk about the Usher concert that was televised last Sunday, the incredible and provocative advertisements that were running before and after the Usher concert, and some stupid sports ball that kept interrupting the commercials. Haha, we're talking about Super Bowl Sunday -- an iconic American …

This week, Paul and Joe jump into crazy and hilarious product reviews that people have shared about everyday household products such as milk, gummy bears and headphones. People love to share their wit, humor and sarcasm in the strangest places. Product reviews are a perfect look into our cultural zeitgeist. Come listen, laugh, and maybe even find a…

This week, the boys host a really special guest, Jordan Blaza Olsen (@thegirlwithagreatsmile). Ms Jordan is true Renaissance woman. She is a public health advisor, social justice advocate, cosplayer, actor, singer and model. Her professional career has been forged in public health and social justice with emphasis on HIV prevention and transgender h…

This week, the boys do another "Spit or Swallow" episode. In honor of the New Year and the common resolution to eat healthier, we are doing a Healthy Snacks edition. Plant-based, gluten-free, vegan, organic . . . the market is filled with products that use these marketing buzzwords. But are they really healthy for you? And more importantly, are the…

This week, Paul and Joe do another review of Reddit AITA Stories (Am I the Asshole?). Sometimes life is better than fiction. The audacity! The gumption! People are just crazy. Come laugh along with us and let us know what you think. @tugayspod tugayspod@yahoo.com #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycommedy #aita #redditaita Gay San Di…

This week, Paul and Joe catch up after the holidays and play a fun music trivia game focused on the music of the 1980s. You will be able to play along and have a laugh. @tugayspod tugayspod@yahoo.com #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycommedy #musictrivia #80smusic #1980smusictrivia Gay San Diego comedy LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQIA+ @tugayspod…

This week, the boys take a look at 2023. They share their personal journeys this year long with looking at notable news, events, tragedies, intrigues and moments that defined the year for all of us. Of course, we do that with the same TU Gays humor and levity we bring to every episode. It was a tough year -- for some worse than others -- but at lea…

This week, the boys get in the holiday spirit by talking about Christmas traditions around the world. Every country and culture has different ways of celebrating Christmas as a religious or secular holiday. Each region even has its own unique holiday characters that populate local legends and folklore. We thought it would be a fun way to get in the…

This week, the boys discuss an issue that we all need to confront eventually -- getting older the ageism that can come with it. We read that ageism is considered one of the last socially accepted prejudices out there. Our modern "aware" world has cultivated so much sensitivity to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, physical disability and m…

This week, the boys draw questions from a dinner party game called "Table Topics". The version we are using is "Not Your Mom's Dinner Party." The cards ask provocative questions that are designed to spark conversation and connection. We enjoyed the game and recommend it. You can find it on Amazon and at www.tabletopics.com. There are several versio…

This week, Paul and Joe and the gang talk about gay spaces. When traveling, do you seek out the gayborhood? Do you check out local gay bars? Would you go on a gay cruise or gay vacation? For our listeners who do not identify as gay, the same questions apply. Do you seek out like-minded people and places when not at home? It was interesting to hear …

This week, Paul and Joe get to talk to the big man himself. That's right, this week, our special guest is no other than Santa Claus. Join us to interview a real professional Santa and a bona fide graduate of Santa Claus University (SCU)! Go Reindeer! It was amazing to spend time with someone who puts so much time and energy into making people happy…

This week, Joe and Paul jump into the holiday season by talking about their Holiday Hot Takes! We all have our opinions and hot buttons. Sometimes, what someone loves about the holiday season drives you up a wall. Sometimes people don't understand your obsession with those products, traditions and entertainment content. Let's do a deep dive into ea…

This week, Joe and Paul talk about over the top parties. Whether it is for a birthday, a wedding, a bar/bat mitzvah, or christening, some people go overboard. Hear some funny stores about extravagant parties we have all attended, and about the parties we dream about having for ourselves. It's time to party people! @tugayspod tugayspod@yahoo.com #lg…

This week, Joe and Paul talk about scams. We all get the emails about a purchase we never made, or that we have a virus on our computer. As we all live in a connected world, there are a scary number of people trying to take advantage of us to get our money and information. We want to share some rules of the road as you navigate the communication su…

This week, the boys celebrate the Halloween season by talking about horror films. Whether it is ghosts, monsters, supernatural forces, or a bunch of angry birds, we have a rich history of almost 100 years of movies that scare the proverbial crap out of us. Why do we love them so much? What are your favorites, or least favorites? Tune in and listen …

The boys wanted to bring you another "Spit or Swallow" episode. This week, we try to celebrate Fall with "Spit or Swallow - Pumpkin Spice Edition". Inspired by the huge fanbase that Starbucks has built for its Pumpkin Spice Latte, it seems that many brands are jumping on the proverbial bandwagon to release Pumpkin Spice flavored offerings. The boys…

This week, the boys talk about touch. Are you touchy-feely? Do you prefer to keep your distance? Everyone is different. Some crave physical touch of a person or animal . . . others are uncomfortable with that intimacy. Whatever your level of comfort is, this episode will touch you in places you never thought possible! @tugayspod tugayspod@yahoo.com…

This week, we talk about sleep. Quality, quantity, habits, hangups . . . we spend a lot of our life sleeping and don't talk about it enough. It won't be a snooze! But these are the things that dreams are made of! @tugayspod tugayspod@yahoo.com #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycommedy #sleep Gay San Diego comedy LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQIA+ …

This week, we were going to talk about sleep. But instead, we get engrossed chatting about travel, and more specifically about a very "Uncanny Experience" @theuncannyexp Some of our boys traveled to an immersive, interactive X-Men fan experience held at a private club in Minneapolis. You all know that Paul is a huge comic nerd and X-Men is one of h…

This week, the boys talk about representation. Whether in film, music, art, popular culture,television . . . seeing people you relate to is so important. This is especially true for minorities, people who are part of queer community, physically challenged and neurodivergent people -- really anyone who doesn't fit the modern-day consensus ideal. Rep…

This week, we catch up with Joe and hear all about his European holiday. This week is all about adventure, beauty, discovery, and fun. But keeping it real . . . we end with a little side dish of loss and sadness. Just like any friendship, we share our joys and our sorrows with you. @tugayspod tugayspod@yahoo.com #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #ga…

This week, we are going to do something completely different! Joe is in Europe on holiday. So we thought it would be fun to give Nick and Andy a chance to provide a "behind the scenes" perspective on producing the podcast in a Producer Story Hour. Nick, Andy, Paul and our guest fact checker, Steve, will provide a fun dive into how the podcast is cr…

This week, the boys catch up on what is going on with all of us. Then we try to make each other laugh by telling the best and worst Dad Jokes! See if you can resist laughing out loud!! @tugayspod tugayspod@yahoo.com #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycommedy #jokes #dadjokes Gay San Diego comedy LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQIA+ @tugayspod tugaysp…

This week, the boys welcome a special guest, Christopher Frick (a/k/a Pup Mephisto), who is a military veteran, musician (we met Chris through the SD Gay Men's Chorus), content creator, an avid reader and an incredibly warm and kind person. Among other things, Chris has explored his sexuality within the leather and puppy play communities. This is t…

It's Season 4 Tuggers, Tuggettes and Tuggums! We hope you all had a fun and relaxing summer. We certainly had a lot going on. This week the boys catch up on all the fun of the last 2 months. We will also talk about some of the fun episodes coming up. We are thrilled to be back and can't wait to share what we have been up to! @tugayspod tugayspod@ya…

This week we have our special annual Pride episode. For those who don't know, San Diego celebrates Pride in July. As a special treat, the boys welcome back one of our favorite guests,Doctor Carlton Thomas. Doctor Carlton is a Mayo Clinic trained gastroenterologist who continues to advocate and represent queer health issues across the US and around …

We wanted to end Season Three with something special. So this week the boys sit down with the OG fan of the podcast, Val Clark! Val is a master baker, a crafter extraordinaire, a world traveler, and someone who just happens to be Joe’s best friend and cousin. If you ever wanted an inside look into Joe’s dirty secrets, stay tuned because Val’s also …

TUGaysPod - Road trip addition! This week the boys record our return trip from Los Angeles back to San Diego. We were up in LA so that Joe and Paul could attend RuPaul's DragCon LA. Hear about the convention, the queens and our other fun times in the City of Angels. @tugayspod #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #dragcon #dragrace #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycom…

Navigating one relationship can be difficult sometimes. Imagine how much more challenging it must be to manage multiple loving relationships at the same time! This week Joe and Paul welcome Stephanie Sellars, the writer, co-director, producer and star of the award-winning independent film, "Lust Life Love," that explores the topic of polyamory in a…

This week Joe and Paul welcome Jonathan and Thomas West, aka Daddy & Papa, to talk about their upcoming book, "A Kid's Book About Gay Parents," (part of the "A Kid's Book About" series). We discuss their personal quest to grow their family in the gay old-fashioned way — adoption. They share the joy, heartbreak, wisdom and blessings that come with c…

This week, Joe and Paul talk about concerts, and cruises, and about Disney and DeSantis. It's drama, drama, drama! It is always fun to watch a politician take on one of the most loved companies on the planet -- and that politician's state's second largest employer. It's all lighthearted fun so grab your popcorn and get ready to share some tea! @tug…

This week, Joe and Paul talk about surprises. Good ones, bad ones, surprises that make you laugh or cry - even surprises that aren't really a surprise!?! You will laugh with us and you may even be surprised by how much you enjoy this episode! @tugayspod #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycommedy #surprises Gay San Diego comedy LGBT L…

This week, Joe and Paul catch-up from a week of travels to Washington DC (Joe & Nick) and Orlando (Paul & Andy). Travel exposes us to new people, environments and experiences. It is something we all missed during much of COVID. So in many respects, we appreciate, even more, the opportunity to get away. Paul's trip was for a business reason - workin…

This week, the boys talk about plastic surgery and other elective body modification procedures. There are many reasons why someone would have themselves cut, injected, frozen or lasered. We try to explore some of the more extreme and noteworthy examples of these types of procedures that did not go as planned. We live in a world obsessed with youth …

The world right now feels topsy turvy, dark, and bleak. But there are still lights in the dark and Michael Galyean (a/k/a Dancing Blue Shirt Guy) is one of those lights. The multi-hyphenate viral sensation is back to talk about what he’s been up to, how he feels about living in Tennessee with everything happening with the drag ban, and what he’s be…

This week, the boys talk about what's going on in the world. So much is happening and it is hard to keep up. Don't despair! listen in and be ready to sound "in the know" at your next virtual water cooler discussion. Do businesses have real water coolers anymore? @tugayspod #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycommedy Gay San Diego come…

This week, the boys explore the wonderful world of self-love,spanking the monkey, beating your meat, shucking your own corn. . . . That's right! This is the masturbation episode. Get ready for some frank talk about something everyone does but not enough people talk about. We hope that after this week, we add a new dimension to calling our loyal fan…

This week, the boys welcome back one of our favorite guests, Andrew Davis for this third visit to the studio/living room! We thought that Andrew's visit provided the perfect opportunity to talk about love and relationships. All of us are fortunate to be in loving committed relationships and wanted to explore how we each navigate those waters. It wa…

This week the boys share life hacks. We all have tips and tricks to make day-to-day life a little easier. Some hacks we got from social media, some we learned from friends and family, and some we thought of on our own. Everyone avoids tedium and loves a shortcut. We hope that the things that have worked for us give you the space for more love and j…

One thing you can always count on is change. Whether it is COVID, generational perspectives, changes in technology, or just the natural evolution of our culture, the rules of day-to-day life continue to shift. This week, the boys take inspiration from an article published by New York Magazine titled, " Do You Know How to Behave? Are You Sure? How t…