44. Self-Worth

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In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month we asked listeners to answer the question, “What does pride mean to you?”Donate  /  Instagram  /  Twitter  /  Steamy Storiesaskyourgayuncle.com

Tommy and Ben interview PENNYWILD: queer DJ, choreographer, digital marketing producer, and self-proclaimed musical theatre nerd!  She talks about turning jealousy into inspiration and finding her true self in the entertainment world.  In the Generation Gap, Penny and the Guncles dig down the musical theater rabbit hole...  but only one of them comes out killing it.   Penny highlights RENT as her Moment in Culture.Donate  /  Instagram  /  Twitter  /  Steamy Storiesaskyourgayuncle.com/episode45

The Guncles answer an email from a listener with 5 questions that all revolve around self-worth.  This Generation Gap highlights LGBTQ luminaries from Ben and Tommy’s respective generations. Donate  /  Instagram  /  Twitter  /  Steamy Storiesaskyourgayuncle.com/episode43

Drew Droege is an actor, writer, and comedian from Heathers, Search Party, Bob’s Burgers, and Drunk History, and perhaps best known for his viral parody videos about Chloe Sevigny. In part 2, Drew and the Guncles discuss LGBTQ+ representation in the entertainment industry, and Drew shares his Guncle of the Week duo: filmmaker John Waters and the groundbreaking drag queen Divine. Donate  /  Instagram  /  Twitter  /  Steamy Storiesaskyourgayuncle.com/episode43

Drew Droege is an actor, writer, and comedian from Heathers, Search Party, Bob’s Burgers, and Drunk History, and perhaps best known for his viral parody videos about Chloe Sevigny. Drew joins the Guncles to answer listener questions and discuss comedy, admitting fault, and why he loves playing a “monster in a wig”.Donate  /  Instagram  /  Twitter  /  Steamy Storiesaskyourgayuncle.com/episode42

Several listeners have written in pointing out hurtful remarks made by Tommy and Ben in previous episodes.  The Guncles each apologize, and share their reflections on the harmful nature of their statements.  Tommy’s Gauntie of The Week is Sharon Ellison, author, speaker, Founder and Director of the Institute for Powerful Non-Defensive Communication.Donate  /  Instagram  /  Twitter  /  Steamy Storiesaskyourgayuncle.com

Ben reports on how his "Empathic Sonar" homework is going, Tommy shares how he deals with guys who are trying to scam him on dating apps, and the Guncles answer a listener question about age gaps in relationships.Donate  /  Instagram  /  Twitter  /  Steamy Storiesaskyourgayuncle.com/episode40

Somatic sex educator Court Vox helps a listener find a deeper connection in sex. Ben opens up about his challenges with maintaining long-term sexual interest in a partner: “How do I want something I already have?”Donate  /  Instagram  /  Twitter  /  Steamy Storiesaskyourgayuncle.com/episode39

A listener has been providing extensive care for an elderly friend with Parkinson's, who has promised to include this listener in his will.  This listener accidentally happened upon the will... read it… and discovered that he was not, in fact, included.  What should he do?  Later in the episode, Tommy invents a new game and The Guncles chat about Winnebagos and turkey basters.Donate  /  Instagram  /  Twitter  /  Steamy Storiesaskyourgayuncle.com/episode38