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Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST
TAGSPODCAST aka Talk About Gay Sex is a Queer podcast offering advice on sex and relationships plus delivers the latest LGBTQ hot topics on health, politics and entertainment to keep you updated. Shows are dropped bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Created and Hosted by Stevie V featuring Co-hosts Kodi Maurice Doggette, Jeremy Ross Lopez, Lincoln, Teddy Alexis and Amir Yass. Interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? Visit show website: tagspodcast.com
Episodes
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTNaked Wrestling, Bathhouse Healing and the Future of Gay Cruising with Ben Gibson EP 805
In this episode: Steamworks Seattle and the evolution of bathhouse culture Content Creator Night and the North American Bathhouse Association Queer Mega Naked…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTEP 804: Is He a Keeper or Just Good in Bed? Red Flags, Green Flags & Cuffing Season
In this episode: Cuffing Season: Are we searching for romance or just a reliable winter hookup? Kodi has a big announcement related to today's episode... The…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTGay Sex Fantasies: Hotter in Your Head or Better in Real Life? EP 803
In this episode: Gay sex fantasies: Better in our heads or in real life? Why exhibitionism topped a small survey of men's sexual fantasies The thrill of…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTEP 802: Behind the Costume: Gay Fantasies, Sexual Confidence & Evolving Desires
n this episode: An unforgettable '80s Halloween wedding anniversary celebration Why costumes, uniforms, and sexual personas can be such a turn-on The…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTEP 801 – Getting Naked Emotionally: Gay Men, Vulnerability and The Color of Blood with Dr. Kevin Charles
Topics explored include: Dr. Kevin Charles's journey as a gay physician and storyteller Masculinity, emotional vulnerability, and the masks men wear The…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTEP 800: 800 Episodes of Gay Sex! How We've Changed, Grown & Evolved
How PrEP has transformed gay sex, sexual freedom, and our attitudes toward HIV prevention. How our own sexual identities, desires, and confidence have evolved…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTEP 799: Living Out Loud with RAYSHARD + Kodi's Wild & Sexy RU5H Cruise Confessions
In this episode: Meet RAYSHARD and discover his remarkable journey of radical reinvention. Walking away from stability to pursue a creative dream and live…
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Where Gay Men Find Home + Your Messiest Sex & Relationship Questions EP 798
In this episode: Where Steve and Lincoln first felt at home after coming out Why gay spaces can become much more than places to drink or hook up Finding…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTWe’re Open… But What Does That Actually Mean? EP 797
Why open doesn’t mean “anything goes” The difference between rules, agreements and boundaries Asking permission vs. simply giving your partner a heads-up…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTAre We De-Gaying Ourselves? From Naked Men on the Wall to Folsom EP 796
What does it actually mean to “de-gay” your home? Would you remove homoerotic artwork when family comes over? Is nude male art treated differently than female…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTSeason’s Breedings: Brad Ouellette Turns Queer Desire Into Pop Art EP 795
We get into: How Brad’s background and personal journey shaped him as an artist The origins of Season’s Breedings and that unforgettable name Turning…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTLeather, Rain and the Statue of Liberty: Why Showing Up Matters EP 794
In this episode: Why imperfect plans can sometimes create the most memorable experiences The fellow partygoer who declared, “We’re the real New Yorkers—we…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTHank Social: Kink, Community and Connection Beyond the Hookup EP 793
Also discussed: Why Hank Social was created and what was missing from existing gay apps The difference between a social community and a traditional hookup…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTToo Old for the Sauna? Gay Ageism, Sexual Energy & the 55+ Insult EP 792
In this episode: The controversial “no men over 55” entrance policy Why describing older gay men as “more relaxed” feels so condescending Ageism and the…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTDrunk, Glamorous and Full of Stories with Maria Van Cartier EP 791
In this episode: Maria Van Cartier brings the glamour, humor, and unforgettable stories. The importance of documenting and preserving queer history. How New…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTDrawn to Desire: Inside the Erotic Art of Miguel Angel Reyes EP 790
In this episode: • When Miguel first discovered his artistic voice • Celebrating the sensuality and diversity of men’s bodies • The line between erotic art…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTWhere Have All the Tops Gone? The Truth About Gay Sex’s Biggest “Shortage EP 789
In this episode: • Is the “top shortage” supported by real data? • Why are younger gay men more likely to identify as bottoms? • Do some men grow into topping…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTSorry, Just Seeing This: Why Gay Men Ghost on Grindr EP 788
In this episode: More hilariously vague Grindr phrases translated Why “not on here much” rarely means what it says The difference between losing interest and…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTWhat Grindr Bios Really Mean: Sex, Vibes and the Search for Connection EP 787
In this episode: What common Grindr bios are really trying to say “Just vibes” and the language of emotional ambiguity Why sincerity on dating apps can feel…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTWhy Are We Still So Horny for Heated Rivalry? EP 786
Why Heated Rivalry delivers more than just steamy sex The irresistible fantasy of being sexually and emotionally obsessed with someone Why yearning may be…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTHave We All Benched Someone? Dating, Backup Boys and the Grass-Is-Greener Trap EP 785
When does being genuinely unsure about someone become stringing him along? Are we avoiding rejection—or simply avoiding an uncomfortable conversation? Why do…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTGay Trauma, Gay Healing: Dan Werner on Breaking the Patterns We Carry EP 784
In this episode: What do we actually mean when we talk about gay trauma? The lasting effects of growing up feeling different or unsafe Shame, rejection…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTThe Last Days of Hot Gay Summer EP 783
In this episode: • Leo energy, Lincoln and loving the spotlight • Why summer feels so damn sexual • Sex vs. validation: do we just want to be wanted? • Thirst…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTNative, Gay and Unfiltered: Jon Reclaims His Story EP 782
In this episode: • Jon’s life since his first appearance on TAGS • Why he created the new podcast Why Not?! • His Native American background and family history…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTWe Need Our Sexual Mistakes: Gregg Araki, Gen Z and; America’s Fear of Sex EP 781
Why bad sex and bad relationships can still teach us something The difference between a regrettable experience and a harmful one Whether Gen Z is sexually…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTLevel Up Your Love Life: Are Your Dating Skills Ready for a Relationship? Featuring Amari Ice EP 780
In this Episode: Why wanting a relationship does not necessarily mean you are ready for one The dating skills gay men are rarely taught Chemistry versus…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTFeral Summer: Naked Beaches, Cruising & Gay Men Gone Wild EP 779
In this episode: Why summer makes gay men feel more sexual and adventurous Naked beaches and the freedom of being seen Cruising in Central Park’s Ramble…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTAre You Ready for Love—or Just Repeating the Pattern? feat. Relationship Coach Lonay EP 778
In this episode: • Why emotionally unavailable men can feel so irresistible • The difference between compassion and making excuses • Dating while you are still…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTCan a Sex Club Heal You? Gay Men, Shame & Sexual Freedom EP 777
• Feeling completely unedited in queer sexual spaces • Whether sex clubs are less judgmental than apps and gay bars • Body confidence, aging and the desire to…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTIs Monogamy Over? Polyamory, Gay Content and; Dating App Burnout with Oleg Kudymov EP 776
• Polyamory and the changing definition of commitment • Managing jealousy, boundaries, and communication • Whether monogamy still works for modern gay…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTSex, Reinvention & Starting Over at 50: Remembering Dale Savage EP 775
• Remembering Dale Savage and his late-in-life adult career • Why sexuality doesn’t disappear as we age • Starting over without apologizing for being “late” •…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTWho Taught Us Not to Be Ashamed? EP 774
• Robin Byrd as a sex-positive pioneer and ally • Late-night cable as a form of queer visibility • Safe sex conversations during the AIDS crisis • Madonna…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTAnother Gay App Promising Connection? Honk If You’re Suspicious. EP 773
GOOSE and the promise of a “better” gay app Allegations around AI-generated or inauthentic promotional accounts Why fake intimacy feels especially insulting in…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTThe Roles We Play: Public Persona, Private Truth & Gay Sexual Honesty EP 772
Topics include: Public persona vs. private truth When outrage becomes a brand Why “nice in person” does not erase public harm The roles gay men learn to play…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTSexual Confidence After Shame EP 771
Steve V. and Kodi are back in studio for a fun, sexy Pride Week follow-up conversation. Steve and Kodi continue the Pride Week conversation by asking: What…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTFrom Shame to Shameless EP 770
It’s Pride Week, and we’re talking about belonging — not just to a community, but to ourselves as gay men. We ask: When did sex stop feeling shameful and start…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTMilo Miles: Banned at the Border EP 769
Milo’s experience being detained and banned from entering the U.S. The stigma surrounding adult performers and sex work How queer sexuality is still policed…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTTop, Bottom, Goblin: The New Rules of Dating EP 678
Hot Topic: Andy Cohen and Keke Palmer met their new beaus by putting themselves out there... Hot Topic: Adult Performer Drake Von is accused of strangling his…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTThee Rose talks about his short film "Artifice" about labels and identity EP 767
Poet, Director and Artist Thee Rose talk about his short film "Artifice" about where the inspiration came from post pandemic and how he uses his poetry to…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTWhy We Still Celebrate Pride Part 2 Plus LGBTQ Film List EP 766
Why Pride is so complicated for some with big business showing their support one day a year... Pride is more than just one day and Host Steve V shares what it…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTPride... What does it really mean
Kodi and Teddy break down what Pride means to them Teddy recounts the history of Pride and how it is reflected in today's society The hosts discuss how they…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTBetween Love and Lust... The Ups and Downs of Casual Sex. EP 764
The Hosts recall their experiences with Casual Sex and "Friends With Benefits" What does the "Casual" in Casual Sex Really Mean? Shame around wanting more from…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST1000 Partners: Myth, Fantasy or Gay Reality? EP 763
Viral studies/statistics about gay men having hundreds or thousands of partners have circulated for years Many are based on older convenience samples…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTChosen Family, Ex-Lovers and Party Friends: Who Actually Stays? EP 762
When did you realize your friends became your REAL family? Did nightlife help create your chosen family? The hosts share how hookups became friends and discuss…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTThe Sex and Relationships that Changed Us EP 761
What experience changed the way you approached sex? The hosts discuss What made you realize chemistry and compatibility aren’t always the same? The hosts…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTF*ck Buddies vs Friends With Benefits… and What Happens When It Evolves? EP 760
The hosts share how f*ck buddies are easy to cultivate... The conversation switches to FWB and what are the traits that can lead to cultivating a good one…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTGay Smut Club Photographer Micahel Furfari Ep 759
Michael Furfari of Gay Smut Club and Gay Smut Studio explains his love of 'smut' photography Michael shares why he loves polaroids What makes a good model Why…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTLoneliness Is Killing Us: Porn, AI and The Fight for Real Connection EP 758
The hosts share how A.I. is useful and if they use chatbots or not... If you could would you want a 'perfect' partner that said everything you want and mirror…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTSex Tourism, Desire and The Truth About Why We Travel EP 757
Part 2.5 of Gays and Travel whether we feel more adventurous sexually or not this time focusing in on Sex Tourism What is sex tourism and did an article get it…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTVacation Energy vs Real Life… and What We’re Not Saying EP 756
There’s the version of us we talk about… and then there’s the version of us that comes out at night, on vacation, or when we think no one’s watching…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTI Feel So Free: Reinvention, Desire & Vacation Energy EP 755
There’s a new study saying gay men feel hotter on vacation… and honestly… we didn’t need science to tell us that. But now we’ve got data—and it’s kind of…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTWe Thought It Was Safe… EP 754
The hosts breakdown a recent raid at a private sex space in Dallas that had the cops instilling fear tactics and making a few arrests...what really was behind…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTHot, Healing… and a Little Messy EP 753
Have you ever been emotionally off… but still physically on Do you lean into sex when you're off… or avoid it? The hosts discus types of sex we have…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTWork in Progress: Love, Mental Health and Sex EP 752
We talk a lot about confidence, sex, connection… but what about the days we don’t feel okay? What if growth isn’t about arriving… but about showing up anyway?…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTEvolving Desire: The Sex We Actually Want Now EP 751
The hosts share how their sex lives have changed or evolved over time using a backdrop of actor Rupert Everett who started having sex in his teens in the…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTThis Is Me Now: Reinvention, Aging and Feeling Sexy Again EP 750
When your phone shows you old photos… what’s your first reaction? Do we romanticize our past selves more than they deserve? Youth obsession in gay culture…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTSpring Cleaning Our Sex Lives & Relationships EP 748
The hosts discuss what they may be shedding this Spring...sexually, old habits and the things that don't suit us anymore. We Tried It… But Are We Still Into…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTThe Daddy Divide: Power, Desire and Age Dynamics in Gay Dating EP 747
The hosts share how and when they embraced being a 'daddy' and what it means to them Fantasy vs. reality of what it means to be a 'daddy' Power dynamics that…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTAge, Attraction & The Reality Check - Does Age Matter? EP 746
If you took age out of the equation… who would you choose? And when reality comes back in—age, distance, sex, expectations—what actually holds up? The hosts…
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTOpen Relationship Expert and Host of 'Getting Close' Aidan Wharton EP 745
Follow Aidan Wharton on IG: @aidanwharton Aidan Wharton's Substack: https://gaybuffet.substack.com/ Aidan Wharton's Podcast: Getting Close We welcome Aidan…