The Boyscast with Ryan Long

CNN Says the Male Gaze is Back! Group Chats Take another Victim & A Very Cringe Israel Song

Oct 17, 2025
The discussion kicks off with the amusing revival of the male gaze and an exploration of the absurdity of waiting in line as a thrill. Ryan and Danny brainstorm hilarious movie ideas, including a Wigger Contagion satire. They dive into the cringe factor of politicians moonlighting as musicians, spotlighting Mike Huckabee’s odd cover. Group chat leaks among Young Republicans spark a lively debate about political culture. The conversation also touches on some really bizarre niche communities, like foreskin restoration and their online antics.
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INSIGHT

The Male Gaze Persists

  • CNN claims the 'male gaze' returned despite cultural efforts to suppress it.
  • Ryan Long argues attraction persists and cultural campaigns can't fully erase basic preferences.
ANECDOTE

Gifts From Tour And Release Change

  • Ryan Long describes returning from Eugene with fan gifts and merch.
  • He announces new episode release times to address listener concerns about audio/video schedules.
INSIGHT

Lines As Status, Not Thrill

  • An article claims waiting in line is 'part of the thrill' in NYC food culture.
  • Ryan and Danny reject that framing and see lines as nuisance status signals, not genuine enjoyment.
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