Welcome to Big Gay Energy! Join Kaitlynn, Theora, and friends as they dive into all the fun and nuances of LGTBQ+ media and discuss content with the creators themselves. Representation matters and we are here to talk about it! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bgepod/support
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Justin Case and The Closet Monster & Becoming Abel by Mark Julien | Big Gay Book Club with the Author
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We spoke with Mark Julien about his queer graphic novels. Justin Case and the Closet Monster depicts a gay man's journey coming out of the closet with the help of a literal closet monster. Becoming Abel tells the story of a closet monster coming to terms with their trans and nonbinary identify.Check out Mark's website to learn more If you want to s…
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Blank the Series S2 Ep1 Part 2: Cursed White Button Down
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Theora and Kaitlynn break down Blank the Series scene by scene! This episode covers the second half of 2x01 which includes morning after amnesia, JEALOUSY, woodland creatures, and happiness for the Nuengs. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon If yo…
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Blank the Series S2 Ep1 Part 1: Waffle House at 3 am
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Theora and Kaitlynn break down Blank the Series scene by scene! This episode includes oblivious sisters, party crashing Big Nueng, sexy shirt button games, and so much more that we broke down this Roman Empire of an episode into 2 parts. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon…
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Melanie Scrofano & Tim Rozon (Actors) Interview | Wynonna Earp: Vengeance
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In this special interview, Big Gay Energy's Kaitlynn chats with Melanie Scrofano and Tim Rozon about their return to the beloved roles of Wynonna and Doc in Wynonna Earp: Vengeance. From behind-the-scenes stories to the evolution of their characters, they share insights, laughs, and a whole lot of Earper love. Plus, find out how much hydration you’…
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Cancel Your Queers 2024: Why Are We Still Here?
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Chloe are unfortunately back to mourn the loss of queer tv shows in the year of our lord and savior lesbian jesus 2024. We celebrate why shows like Our Flag Means Death, A League of Their Own, and Glamorous were special to us and what to look forward to (spoiler: it's not in America!). If you want to support us and gain access…
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Blank the Series S1 Ep6: Survival of the Gayest
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Theora and Kaitlynn break down Blank the Series scene by scene! This episode includes Big Nueng's gay panic, Little Nueng's big change, PAIN, and the finale no one was ready for. Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: BGE Discord Link This episode along with all our other episodes are n…
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Blank the Series S1 Ep5: If You Give Anueng a Cookie
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Theora and Kaitlynn break down Blank the Series scene by scene! This episode includes unhinged family reunions, protective girlfriends, love confessions, and academy award winning hovering tears. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon If you'd like s…
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Blank the Series S1 Ep4: The Little Nueng Whisperer
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Theora and Kaitlynn break down Blank the Series scene by scene! This episode includes unhinged family reunions, protective girlfriends, love confessions, and academy award winning hovering tears. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon If you'd like some …
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The Ghost of Us by James L. Sutter | Big Gay Book Club with the Author
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We spoke with author James L. Sutter about his latest novel The Ghost of Us. This spooky sapphic YA novel stars 18 year old ghost hunter Cara who stumbles upon a real life ghost Aiden. Aiden and Cara strike up an unlikely friendship and a deal, Aiden agrees to help Cara prove ghosts are real in exchange for Cara asking his little sister, Meredith, …
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Blank the Series S1 Ep3: What Would Taylor Swift Do?
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Theora and Kaitlynn break down Blank the Series scene by scene! This episode includes Sam calling out Nueng's bad behavior, Little Nueng looking like a panda, rude bus drivers, risky hand holding, and a little black dress perfect for revenge... If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon…
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Blank the Series S1 Ep2: Confidence and AUDACITY
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Theora and Kaitlynn break down Blank the Series scene by scene starting with episode 1! This includes discussions of Little Nueng's stage 5 Klingon behavior, the power of food as a love language, Big Nueng catching feelings, Sam and Mon being way too cute, and so much more! Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: …
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Blank the Series S1 Ep1: An Even Bigger Gap
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Theora and Kaitlynn break down Blank the Series scene by scene starting with episode 1! This includes discussions of BIG NUENG, Yoko Apasra's brilliant acting, and an enlightening discussion about the lasting effects of childhood traumas, and so much more! If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: …
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Lez-ssentials: Bottoms (2023) | Lez Hang Out Podcast
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This week week we have a special episode from our friends over at @LezHangOutPod ! We recently guest hosted an episode with them about how Hawkeye should've been gay and we are excited to bring you their episode discussion the 2023 queer movie Bottoms! If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: …
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Willow Pt 3: Elora & Kit are Gay for Each Other
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We finally wrap up our Willow screaming with Jade's backstory and the Bonereavers, then point out every romantic moment that happens between Elora and Kit. If you've seen our reaction videos on Patreon, then you already know what's about to go down. We close out our discussion by speculating on what we wanted to see happen in season 2 and 3 of Will…
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The Loyal Pin Volume 2 by Monmaw | Big Gay Book Club
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We break down the Loyal Pin volume 2 and discuss the up and coming Idol Factory Series staring FreenBecky. This episode contains SPOILERS! If you're into that, join us for this episode where we discuss the epic conclusion of Lady Pin and Princess Anilaphat's love story! If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: …
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Willow Pt 2: We Needed More Tanthamore
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In this episode we gush over our favorite scenes in Willow! Including a lengthy discussion about Kit and Jade's relationship and several hilarious moments with drunk uncle Boorman, and Airk, who deserved better. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon Wanna talk queer me…
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David Reddish (Author) Interview | Sex, Drugs, and Superheros III: The Wrath of Comic-Con
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We spoke with David Reddish about the last installment of the Comic-con Chronicles! Tune in to learn more about David's writing process, insight into insightful scenes, and up and coming projects! If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon Wanna talk queer media with us and o…
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Willow Pt 1: It's Lord of the Rings with Lesbians
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We are FINALLY talking about Willow!!! This is a fantasy show centering a sapphic love story! There's women with swords, witty banter, a cranky Nelwyn mentor, the most powerful ginger in the empire, and so much more! If you missed out on your chance to watch Willow before Disney removed it from their streaming platform, we have a pubic service anno…
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The Loyal Pin Volume 1 by Monmaw | Big Gay Book Club
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We break down the Loyal Pin volume 1 and discuss the up and coming Idol Factory Series staring FreenBecky. This episode will contain SPOILERS! If you're into that, join us for this episode where we discuss the early courting of Lady Pin and Princess Anilaphat! If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: …
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OFMD S2 Ep 7-8 Crew For Life | Our Flag Means Death
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Zoey recap our favorite queer pirate show Our Flag Means Death from the first episode to the last. This episode covers the penultimate 2x07 which covers the Gentleman Pirate's day of fame complete with fanboys and swooning boyfriend, Ed seeking the simple life, the crew grifting everyone at Spanish Jackie's, and Zheng getting …
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John Solis Interview (Director) | Speaking Out
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We spoke with John about the documentary he directed called Speaking Out. The film sheds light on abuse and trauma that gay men suffer that is not often talked about, and we are hoping that the film sparks conversations so that LGBTQ community can be able to talk about these issues. John walks us through the conception of the film and more BTS insi…
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OFMD S2 E5-6: RIP Pocket | Our Flag Means Death
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Zoey recap our favorite queer pirate show Our Flag Means Death from the first episode to the last. This episode covers 2x05 including the fabulously tragic cursed suit (RIP pocket) that Ed NEVER saw Stede wear and we will never be over it!!! This episode also covers 2x06 which is Calypso's birthday extravaganza! This episode h…
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OFMD S2 E3-4: The M Word | Our Flag Means Death
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Zoey recap our favorite queer pirate show Our Flag Means Death from the first episode to the last. This episode covers episode 2x03! The crew tries their best to cover up the mutiny without saying the M word, but Stede and Zheng uncover the truth. Ed spends the episode in the gravy basket until MerStede saves him. This episode…
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OFMD S2 E1-2: Post Ed Era | Our Flag Means Death
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Zoey recap our favorite queer pirate show Our Flag Means Death from the first episode to the last. This episode covers the first 2 episodes of season 2! Stede and Blackbeard are in their post Ed Era. Blackbeard becomes a literal wedding crasher, while Stede and the Revenge find themselves among the Reg Flag's crew captained by…
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Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao | Big Gay Book Club with the Author
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This month we read Dear Wendy. This story stars Sophie and Jo, two aromantic and asexual students at Wellesley College, engage in an online feud while unknowingly becoming friends in real life. BUT we are not alone, the author, Ann Zhao, joined us. Together we discussed our favorite moments, character, traits, and learned all about Ann's process fo…
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These Thems the Web Series Pt 2: My Queero
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole continue their discussion of the hilarious Web Series: These Thems. Covering Gretchen's kid in a candy store phase, baby gender reveal parties, and how to ask out a trans man. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon If you'd like …
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These Thems the Web Series Pt 1: They is Funny
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole discuss the fabulous web series These Thems from first episode to last. Starting with Gretchen and Vero's life changing gynecologist visit, many queer mid life identity crises, and of course Vero the straight whisperer. You can watch the entirety of These Thems on Youtube! If you want to support us and gain access to bonu…
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OFMD S1 E10: Big Widow Energy | Our Flag Means Death
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Zoey recap our favorite queer pirate show Our Flag Means Death from the first episode to the last. This episode covers the season 1 finale! Widow Mary copes with Stede's return while Stede comes to terms with the fact that his family made a new life without him. Heartbroken Ed in his breakup feels, turns back to the comforting…
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Uranus 2324 Pilot Discussion: FreenBecky Movie!!!!
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Theora and Kaitlynn break down the new FreenBecky movie pilot trailer! If you want to see our full reaction, join our Patreon! The higlights are on YouTube as well. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon If you'd like some merch check out the BGE store…
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OFMD S1 E8-9: All In | Our Flag Means Death
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Zoey recap our favorite queer pirate show Our Flag Means Death from the first episode to the last. This episode covers Calico Jack and all his annoying villain glory, Ed regressing back to his high school era, the English take revenge on the Revenge, Stede and Ed's FIRST KISS and almost UHaul to China... If you want to support…
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Solitaire by Alice Oseman | Big Gay Book Club
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Alayne revisit the origin story of the Heartstopper universe. This novel stars our favorite big sister and diet lemonade enthusiast Tori Spring. Tori is super jaded with life and totally doesn't care about anything... until she does. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: …
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OFMD S1 Ep 5-7: And They Were Co-Captains | Our Flag Means Death
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Zoey recap our favorite queer pirate show Our Flag Means Death from the first episode to the last. This episode covers Ed living the fancy life as Jeff the Accountant aboard a passive aggressive boat party while Frenchie and Olu invent pyramid schemes, the canonization of Lucius and Black Pete (YAY!!!!), Ed being super vulnera…
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OFMD S1 Ep 4: Lighthouses, Symbolism, & Stuff | Our Flag Means Death
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Zoey recap our favorite queer pirate show Our Flag Means Death from the first episode to the last. This episode covers Stede and Ed's first meeting (YAY!!!!), first wardrobe swap, and first f*ckery. Also discussions of lighthouses, symbolism, and stuff. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreo…
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OFMD S1 Ep 1-3: Be Gay Do Crime | Our Flag Means Death
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Ah hoy there! We are recapping our favorite queer pirate show Our Flag Means Death from the first episode to the last. This episode covers the first 3 episodes of season 1 including Stede's preschool teacher energy, Jim's heartwarming and hilarious "coming out" story, beloved Buttons, and Blackbeard without a black beard.If you want to support us a…
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Gap the Series Ep 12: Pink Is Endgame
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole continue breaking down Gap the Series scene by scene! This episode covers the epic finale. Will Mon GO TO ENGLAND? Will Sam and the Grandma'am make peace? Will Sam and Mon FINALLY get together? Will Jim have her baby? Check out this episode to find out... If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a…
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The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes | Big Gay Book Club
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole review and discuss The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School! This YA novel follows Yami as she starts Catholic School to look after her younger brother Cesar... and to also hide her lesbian identity, which totally does not go as planned. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: …
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Gap the Series Ep 11: Everyone Needs Therapy
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Theora and Kaitlynn continue breaking down Gap the Series scene by scene! This episode starts with Kaitlynn's least favorite cross fade which transitions into Sam and the Grandma'am having THE talk. Mon struggles with her decision to be anything Sam needs her to be and Neung shows up just in time for the world's worst family reunion. If you want to…
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Gypsy Taylor (Costume Designer) Interview | Our Flag Means Death
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In this episode we spoke with Gypsy about her fantastic work on OFMD. From the making of MerStede to the fun BTS details from our favorite episodes! If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: …
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Gap the Series Ep 10: MonMon Wifes ChamCham
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole continue breaking down Gap the Series scene by scene! This episode starts with Boyfriend Sam getting into a Big Gay Energy measuring contest with Cher, Mon making the ultimate grand gesture to wife Sam, a reunion with Neung the queer beach bum, and ends with Mon's show down with the Grandma'am that never should have been.…
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Vico Ortiz (Actor/Activist) Interview | OFMD; These Thems
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We spoke with the talented Vico Ortiz about their role as Jim on the queer pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death, their hilarious show These Thems, and so much more! If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Disco…
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Gap the Series Ep 9: Long Live Mon Boss
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole continue breaking down Gap the Series scene by scene! This episode starts with Kirk and Sam immediately breaking their new promise not to lie to each other. Then Sam promises to give Mon anything she wants which Mon tests later that evening along with her new persona: Mon Boss. If you want to support us and gain access to…
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Eden Robinson Interview (Writer/Podcaster) | Becoming Shameless; Just Dykin' Around
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In this episode we spoke with Eden about her recently published memoir: Becoming Shamless. We fangirled over the impact of representation in media and discussed Eden's podcast: Just Dykin' Around. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon Wanna talk queer media with us and our…
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Gap the Series Ep 8: Mission Accomplished
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole continue breaking down Gap the Series scene by scene! This episode starts with SEXUAL FRUSTRATION, lions completing the mission, and Sam and Mon killing (almost) an entire bottle of scotch. Despite it all, Sam manages to complete the mission! But the gays can't ever have nice things, thanks to Kirk... If you want to suppo…
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Gap the Series Ep 7: What Does Lover Mean?
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole continue breaking down Gap the Series scene by scene! This episode covers episode 7 which opens with Mon in PAIN, continues to show us Mon and Sam's biggest gap: courage, and ends with the most lesbian first date in history. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE P…
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Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake | Big Gay Book Club
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole review and discuss the final book in the Brightfalls Series: Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake. It's a fake dating rom com staring bisexual disaster Iris and Stevie, anxiety in human form. If you like masterful depictions of mental health wrapped in tooth rooting (and super spicy) romance, this is the novel …
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Gap the Series Ep 6: How to Make Up with Your Girlfriend
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole continue breaking down Gap the Series scene by scene! This episode covers episode 6... and the last few minutes of 5 because we had to talk about that lip gloss kiss! We revel in every moment of jealous Mon, laugh as Sam tries to make up by making out, and the birth of ChamCham and MonMon! We close out this episode with M…
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Gap the Series Ep 3-5: And They Were "Gal Pals"
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole continue breaking down Gap the Series scene by scene! This episode starts with Sam breaking every HR rule known to mankind (proving our point that Noi should be fired). Mon ends up in a 72 hour "gal pal" date with Sam that starts with an invitation to take a bath and ends with pricey prawns. Sam's friends adopt Mon and co…
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Gap the Series Ep 1-2: Enchanted to Meet You
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Theora, Kaitlynn, and Cole break down Gap the Series scene by scene starting with Mon and Sam's meet cute! We discuss Sam's family drama with the Grandma'am, her MIA sisters, and her ride or die friend group of misfit queers we love dearly. Then we transition to the present to discuss Mon and Sam's disaster reunion all the way to the end of episode…
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Anne Marie Pace (Director) Interview | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
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We spoke with Anne about her experience directing episodes of HSMTMTS including the iconic Halloween episode in season 4! If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE Patreon Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: BGE Discord Link…
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Gap The Series Review: In FreenBecky We Trust
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In this episode we scream about all things Gap The Series! Including our spoiler free review, a discussion of how FreenBecky is doing Lesbian Jesus's work by saving sapphic media, and review the current state of LGTBQ rights in Thailand and why Gap The Series is such an important piece of queer media. Lastly, we jump into spoilers by sharing our li…
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