

Gayish Podcast
Gayish Media
Featured in Buzzfeed, Oprah Magazine, Esquire, and Queerty, Gayish is an award-winning podcast that breaks down one gay stereotype each week. Mike and Kyle bring humor, honesty, and irreverence to topics like the hanky code, depression, and open relationships.
Past guests have included Jinkx Monsoon, YouTuber Davey Wavey, gay porn star Calvin Banks, disability activist Andrew Gurza, a gay priest, a trans atheist, and Mike’s wildly supportive mom.
Past guests have included Jinkx Monsoon, YouTuber Davey Wavey, gay porn star Calvin Banks, disability activist Andrew Gurza, a gay priest, a trans atheist, and Mike’s wildly supportive mom.
Episodes
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Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 6min
Gayish: 472 Wiener Dogs
As requested by one of our Gap Bridgers, we’re talking wiener dogs! Producer Derek joins us to share stories about our own wieners, the history of wieners, the origins of their name, the Homophobic Dog, and to play of game of my wiener or my wiener.
In this episode: News- 3:26 || Main Topic (Wiener Dogs)- 13:13 || Guest (Producer Derek)- 15:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 59:38
Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It’s also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more.
If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you’re attending for.
On the Patreon bonus segment, Derek shares with Mike and Kyle a list of gay subcultures and dog pairings. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Jan 1, 2026 • 1h 21min
Gayish: 471 Overbearing Mothers
She’s way too ursine; she’s overbearing. Mike and Kyle talk about the history of overbearing mother trope, Freud, the special relationship gay men have with their mothers, the role mothers play in making their sons gay, and the misogyny of it all.
In this episode: News- 3:41 || Main Topic (Overbearing Mothers)- 16:48 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:58
Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It’s also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more.
If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you’re attending for.
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares with Kyle some famous overbearing mothers. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Dec 25, 2025 • 1h 15min
Gayish: 470 Vodka
Merry Christmas! It’s time for a drink. Mike and Kyle talk about the history of vodka, interest in vodka by sexual orientation, LBGT-friendly vodka brands, vodka sodas (aka gay water), and the origins of the Moscow Mule and cosmos.
In this episode: News- 3:30 || Main Topic (Vodka)- 16:42 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:59
Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It’s also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more.
If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you’re attending for.
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle play a game about whether various flavors of vodka are real. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 11min
Gayish: 469 Popes
Dust off your best mitre and press your favorite cassock because it’s time to talk about popes! Mike and Kyle talk about how gay popes are by covering the history of popes, the Vatican, gay popes throughout history, Pope Francis’ LGBTQ quotes, and Pope Joan.
In this episode: News- 3:40 || Main Topic (Popes)- 12:33 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:06:03
Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It’s also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more.
If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you’re attending for.
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike shares with Kyle more famous Popes. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 20min
Gayish: 468 Kathy Griffin
Tip it! Mike and Kyle talk about our favorite red-headed comedian. We cover her biography, her gay jokes and how they’ve aged, Urban Dictionary, the Trump head controversy, and whether she’s a gay icon.
In this episode: News- 3:12 || Main Topic (Kathy Griffin)- 16:43 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:13:51
Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It’s also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more.
If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you’re attending for.
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle shares with Mike and Ask Reddit segment. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 21min
Gayish: 467 Pokémon
Lickitung my Jigglypuff until I Squirtle! Mike and Kyle (finally) talk all things Pokémon, including the history, Pokémon Go, LGBT representation, the gayest Pokémon, and Reddit’s opinions.
In this episode: News- 2:18 || Main Topic (Pokémon)- 12:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:10:38
Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It’s also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more.
If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you’re attending for.=
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike tells Kyle more about the character James from Team Rocket. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 18min
Gayish: 466 Power Bottoms
Mike and Kyle talk about the history of power bottoms, the myths about power bottoms, quotes about power bottoms, Troye Sivan, and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”
In this episode: News- 5:42 || Main Topic (Power Bottoms)- 16:22 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:09:57
Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It’s also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more.
If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you’re attending for.
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike tells Kyle about some powerful bottoms. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 27min
Gayish: 465 Lesbians (w/ Jaimie Kelton)
Jaimie Kelton from the Queer Family Podcast joins Mike and Kyle to talk about lesbians stereotypes, growing up in San Francisco, the word “dyke,” and her own queer family.
In this episode: News- 4:05 || Main Topic (Lesbians)- 16:58 || Guest (Jaimie Kelton)- 18:59 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:18:40
Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It’s also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more.
If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you’re attending for.
On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle tells Mike some gayta and about lesbian invisibility. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 7min
Gayish: 464 Facials
Dive into a cheeky conversation about facials, exploring everything from Urban Dictionary's wild definitions to their historical context. Unearth the debate on whether facials can be feminist and discuss the quirky idea of 'reverse facials.' Tune in for a humorous take on skincare routines and ethical discussions on facial structures linked to sexual orientation. The hosts also review local bars and share some of their 'gayest' and 'straightest' moments. It’s a delightful blend of raunchy humor and insightful commentary!

Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 17min
Gayish: 463 Sex Workers (w/ Simon Suraci)
In this Gap Bridger-requested episode, sex worker and masseur Simon Suraci joins Mike and Kyle to talk about how he got into sex work, having sex with married DL men, the misconceptions of sex work, and a whole (hole) lot more!
In this episode: News- 4:27 || Main Topic (Sex Workers)- 14:04 || Guest (Simon Suraci)- 16:01 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:11:04
Buy our book, You’re Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It’s also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more.
If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you’re attending for.
On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike tells Kyle and Simon about the history of sex work. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.


