Ryan Allen Gray grew up in a small town in North Carolina, but once he broke free of small-town America, he figured out ways to really push the boundaries.  He uses music and visual arts to share his story and loves giving others a chance ...

You might have thought being gay in Canada would be a much better experience, but as it turns out for Aime Hutton of Calgary, there are some similarities to the United States LGBTQA+ experience.  In this episode, she tells her story of com...

In this powerful episode of the "Gay in America" podcast, a Tennessee mother of two transgender teens shares her compelling journey of resilience and determination. Faced with the harsh reality of anti-trans bias in Tennessee, Jessica found her...

🎙️ In this episode of "Gay in America," we dive into the inspiring journey of HB Lozito, an LGBTQ+ activist and the executive director of Out in the Open, based in Vermont. HB shares their experiences working to empower rural LGBTQ+ communities...

Dr. Austin Chiang says he got into medicine because he was interested in science and people.  Once he became a physician, though, he learned that social media is a powerful tool for delivering healthcare information to a new generation of ...

Aiden’s Quest to Live His Truth and Help Transgender People Access Gender Affirming Care in the United StatesIn this episode of Gay in America, Aiden shares his story of going head-to-head with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and securing ...

Breaking Free from Shame: Noah’s Path to Self-Acceptance and an Authentic LifeIn this episode, we dive into the life and experiences of Noah Kaib, a 27-year-old pansexual musician who embarked on a transformative journey of self-discover...

🏳️‍🌈 Join us on a journey of inspiration and empowerment! Meet Dee Frazier, a remarkable advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in a traditional multinational engineering company. In this eye-opening podcast, Dee shares her path from intern to global ch...

In this thought-provoking episode of "Gay in America," Robert delves into a profound conversation with Dr. Blair Peters, a Canadian surgeon practicing in Portland, Oregon, who specializes in gender affirming care. Dr. Peters shares his journey ...

In this week’s episode, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Lance, a 20-year-old from Sacramento, California, who turned the challenges of the pandemic into a unique and daring career.Lance's journey is a testament to the resilienc...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of harm reduction with a remarkable guest who's making waves and driving change in Minnesota. Edward Krumpotich joins us to discuss his mission to tackle addiction, infectious diseases, racism, homop...

In this week's episode of Gay in America, we delve into the remarkable life story of Oscar, a 36-year-old gay man hailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a black man, a proud nerd, and an advocate for kindness, Oscar's journey is a celebratio...

In this poignant episode of the Gay in America Podcast, we delve into the heart-wrenching journey of Kristi, a mother from rural Kansas, who tragically lost her transgender son, Kai, to suicide. As our community faces a wave of extremist hat...

In our latest podcast episode of "Gay in America," we bring you an insightful conversation with Jonathan Pritchard, a visionary entrepreneur on a mission to transform the LGBTQ+ experience in America. Tune in as we delve into the journey beh...

Grant Chemidlin is a queer poet who realized the power of writing as a teenager and now uses his own vulnerability to help others live their best gay lives. In this episode he shares his reasons for writing, how difficult it was to come out, an...

Mike is a bike salesman in Pennsylvania and he shared with us his unique coming out story, his efforts to restore his foreskin and expressed his gratitude to all the gay activists who worked hard to make it possible for him to live an authentic...

Friends. Sobriety. And thinking about moving to a more gay-friendly city.  Max is a 33-year-old gay man from East Tennessee, and he joined us recently in our Maryville, Tennessee, studio to share his story.

Nathan is a 22-year-old gay college student who grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, and came out of the closet pretty early in life. He says he’s on a mission to become a dentist, get married, have children and live in a big house.  After sev...