Sinopsis
Weekly podcast, available on iTunes, where we explore and freely discuss a provocative topic relating to gay sex. Host, Steve V. Rodriguez is joined by one of his two sidekicks, Jeremy or Steve plus special guests who have something to contribute to the evolving world of gay sex. Follow us @talkaboutgaysex
Episodios
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Mama Tits talks Prostate Cancer Journey plus the State of PV! EP 741
05/03/2026 Duración: 59minMama Tits aka Brian returns to the podcast to discuss his stage 4 Prostate Cancer journey including being diagnosed just last year with no symptoms Meeting the love of his life last July and how they kept the relationship under the radar which was new for Brian... How Brian's man stuck with him even after the stage 4 diagnosis plus asked Brian to fight Getting back on stage as Mama Tits and how audiences have responded What treatment has looked like with stage 4 Prostate cancer Mama Tit's message to anyone who has a prostate Mama Tit's talks about the state of Puerto Vallarta and why we all need to visit PV now because it's back and safer than ever and the economy in PV really needs your support now! Mama Tit's talks her new show "Side Effects May Vary" now through the end of May Hot Topics: Alan Cumming makes a statement amid the controversy of the BAFTA's Hot Topic: If you wanted to rent the cottage in 'Heated Rivalry' you'll have to wait until 2028... Hot Topic: New York City is losi
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Too Much of a Good Thing? Sex, Scarcity, and Emotional Intimacy EP 740
03/03/2026 Duración: 52minHas app culture conditioned us to keep looking for “better”? Have you ever felt disposable after sex? Have you ever treated someone else as disposable? Does abundance make people easier to replace emotionally? If sex is easy for some gay men then why is it so hard to find and keep a lasting healthy relationship Has sex changed for us as we've grown older? The hosts discuss Is their a middle ground of hot gay sex and true meaningful connections? Hot Topic: Connor Storrie is definitely hot right now and we love it! Hot Topic: States like Idaho try and once again get rid of same sex marriage and Kansas tries to ban Trans from driving unless license says what sex you were born with... Hot Topic: Do you code switch? What is it and when is it good and when is it used to impress a date? Hot Topic: Sniffies new 'blue collar' line is reviewed Hot Topic: Would you rent the 'Heated Rivalry' cottage??? Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/
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Turn On the Faucet? Is Sex Really That Easy for Gay Men? EP 739
26/02/2026 Duración: 57min“Being gay is like turning on the sink and water just comes out.” According to a a popular influencer is that Sex is easily obtainable...is it? We discuss... Or is that something only some gay men experience? And if it is easy… why does love feel so much harder? The hosts discuss when they felt like sex was more accessible in gay spaces... Is sex built into our gay community for some of us but then is affection and love that much harder to find without any examples or tools? Do body image, age, race and proximity all affect how gay men obtain sex on the apps? Is sex easier to get in certain spaces... Hot Topic: Disability activist says BBC cut Homophobic slur but kept a racist one in... Hot Topic: Can PrEP among gay Black men be improved when the stats show this community has the highest HIV new infections? Hot Topic: Married influencers Toby and Mikey Perryman-Payne recount be drugged at a gay bar in LA back in 2024 and how it affected them... Hot Topic: Gay Days in Orlando is back
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Puerto Vallarta, Paradise & Reality — Queer Travel, Community, and Resilience EP 738
24/02/2026 Duración: 43minIts vibrant LGBTQ+ culture, particularly in the Zona Romántica, has made Puerto Vallarta one of the most beloved queer travel destinations in the world. For many travelers, it’s not just vacation — it’s community, identity, chosen family, Pride celebrations, and belonging. Messages from friends and family about the fear that was instilled in PV and what's next... “What’s one moment where you felt truly seen or safe in Puerto Vallarta?” “For our listeners who travel there regularly — what draws you back again and again? How social media can actually be useful to keep up with friends in PV The hosts share how they hope the city will rebound and not instill fear in future travel plans Hot Topic: TN House passes bill that wouldn't recognize gay marriage... Hot Topic: Corey DeAngelis, former adult performer, is now part of a conservative think tank... Hot Topic: Tim Gunn on being celibate for 43 years.... Hot Topic: European Parliament passes resolutions that recognizes Trans Women! Ho
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Why Love Is Hard — And Why Dating Is Harder EP 737
19/02/2026 Duración: 57minToday marks one year of marriage for Host Steve V and Diego! Relationships are hard but what makes them last? We discuss... Relationships don’t stay still they evolve hopefully and they should evolve We pivot to dating and how hard it is to move past a first date, ghosting, compatibility and more... Hot Topic: America's Next Top Model the documentary - we break it down Hot Topic: Jeffree Star and Adult Performer Drake Von seem to suggest their working together... Hot Topic: Suing the Trump administration for taking down our flag! Hot Topic: Ex-Grindr employee shares why he thinks Grindr started to change... Hot Topic: Hot Couple Alert? Pablo Alboran and Model Juan Sesma? Pedro and Rafael Olarra? Advice: Going on a first date in years but he keeps asking for more pics? Visit: Steve V's new app - Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a w
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From Darkroom Lust to Dawn Romance: Gay Love After the Grind EP 736
17/02/2026 Duración: 49minWhat if falling in love didn’t start with dinner? What if it started in a club, in a blur of bodies — and still became something real? Many gay men’s relationships don’t start with courtship — they start with attraction and physical contact (e.g., hookups on Grindr, at bars, in clubs). The hosts share how they met their partners... In the movie 'Paris: 5:59' Théo and Hugo meet literally mid-sexual encounter — and from that physical meeting comes emotional curiosity. Does this mirror gay experiences — meeting someone in a wild context and discovering a real connection? The hosts share how physical can turn to emotional and how to keep that alive... Hot Topic: Stonewall Pride flag is back up with new legislation to keep it up plus celebrities talk about the meaning of the Pride flag Hot Topic: Austin Wolf shaves off 4 years of his sentencing... Hot Topic: A new study says that young college students check their phone during sex! Hot Topic: The Winter Olympics village has a shortage of condo
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Cold Nights, Hot Bodies: Gay Love in February EP 735
12/02/2026 Duración: 59minDoes winter make you crave intimacy more? Does cold weather make sex hotter… or loneliness louder? Do partnered guys feel pressure to perform romance? Do single guys feel invisible? Have you ever scheduled a hookup on Valentine’s Day on purpose? Valentine’s Day can amplify: Body image insecurity Couple envy “Why am I still single?” Fear of aging alone Hot Topic: Removal of the the Pride flag at the Stonewall Monument by the Trump administration will be restored today at 4PM ET on Thursday February 12, 2026. Hot Topic: Sean Cody Model Eddie Burke as well as others arrested for drug trafficking on a recent gay cruise... Hot Topic: Florida backtracks on HIV funding cuts for now... Hot Topic: From Boyfriend to Betrayal....calling ICE on his boyfriend after 20 years of being together... Hot Topic: One gay content creator tells us his least favorite spots to travel and why and we're celebrating 50 Years of Island House! Advice: Is it too much to bring flowers to someo
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Leather Daddies, Queer Kink Culture, and New Movie 'Pillion' EP 734
10/02/2026 Duración: 55minHow Pillion has reignited curiosity about the leather daddy archetype — and what that reveals about visibility, stereotypes, and lived experience in the broader leather and kink communities. We're talking about the premise of the Dom/Sub storyline as well as talking about the history of the leather community The hosts share personal stories of their involvement in the BDSM community and what it means to them Mainstream audiences are encountering leather/BDSM dynamics very openly — in a rom-com-ish, kink-positive story. How narratives around power, identity, sexuality, and aging intersect in queer spaces. Hot Topic: We break down the Super Bowl halftime show! Hot Topic: We're talking the Winter Olympics and 'penis gate' and Gus Kenworthy pees on ice to protest ICE Hot Topic: The controversy of a leaked email to instructors at Barry's Boot Camp about how to deal with ICE... Advice: Not feeling enough and having the feeling to compete with other body types we see on social media... Get 20%
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Redefining Sexy as We Age - Outgrowing Old Versions of Ourselves EP 733
05/02/2026 Duración: 58minWhat used to turn you on that now feels toxic? How do you define healthy desire now? Have your patterns in love changed? What does ‘hot’ feel like when you’re fully present? What does sex feel like when it’s no longer about validation? Hot Topic: $350 per month for the new Edge tier on Grindr??? Hot Topic: 16k Floridians expected to lose HIV meds? Hot Topic: New data shows gay and bi people don't live as long as our counterparts... Hot Topic: Not everyone wants kids...we discuss Advice to listener: Listener has MS and recently broke up with partner and isn't interested in being friends... Advice: Only interested in hooking up after spending some time with the person first... Thirst Trap: First of the year and we're picking who took the hottest NSFW image this wee! Visit: Feb 5 - Feb. 17 Get 20% Off Steve V's new app - Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice
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When Your Sexual Identity Evolves EP 732
03/02/2026 Duración: 56minOutgrowing Your Sexual Persona Who were you when you first came out sexually? The hosts discuss... What labels did you grow into that no longer feel true? What parts of your sexuality have evolved with age? What messages did you internalize about aging as a gay man? What does sexy look like now vs 10 years ago? Sex Work, Power & Self-Expression Hot Topic: The Grammy's! We breakdown from the performances to who wore what... Hot Topic: Would you choose an app that organizes dinner parties with queer strangers? Hot Topic: The tale of the lesbian who drove 10 miles to spend a week with someone they met online... Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a se
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Reformat and Reboot: Resetting Our Sex & Relationship Patterns as Gay and; Queer Men
29/01/2026 Duración: 01h18sWhat are some default settings gay men are taught? Chase validation Separate sex from emotion Confuse chaos with chemistry Avoid vulnerability Use apps for distraction instead of connection Treat intimacy as weakness Perform confidence instead of build it When our internal system needs a reboot The hosts share how they are rebooting both sexually and in their relationships... Hot Topic: Potential lawsuit for OF? Hot Topic: Ashton Kutcher on being called 'too fat' by Tom Ford... Hot Topic: Deviant Events isn't allowed to promote events on Meta... Hot Topic: Opinion on Karamo Brown and his choice not to show up... Hot Topic: Nicki Minaj is Team Trump! Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! V
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Bigorexia, GLP-1s and; The Gay Gaze: When Perfect Isn’t Enough EP 730
27/01/2026 Duración: 59minWe breakdown how some gay men are obsessed with being bigger based on a recent mini-doc "Behind the Bulk: The Hidden World of Gay Men on Steroids" The hosts share their own stories on their bodies, working out and how that has affected dating and more... “If anorexia is the terror of not being thin enough, swolexia is the terror of not being big enough,” narratively describing how these mirror anxieties function as opposite poles of the same disorder. In the gay community, these pressures can be intensified by the gay look: muscular, lean, polished, photographed — a perceived currency in social/romantic markets. Some clinicians and community members argue that muscle dysmorphia has become one of the most significant body image issues impacting gay men, almost like a parallel crisis to HIV/AIDS in its psychological and social impact. We discuss... Advice: We offer advice related to today's topic on whether or not someone should go on dates if they are struggling with body image? Hot Topic: What
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Back in the Locker Room: Queer Sexual Culture, History, and Our Meetups EP 729
22/01/2026 Duración: 01h01minQueerty collected a range of reader replies about locker-room encounters among men — showing sexual play in communal spaces has been part of queer culture lore. These spaces historically served as both physical and emotional zones where queer desire could surface when other options were limited. Have any of you ever felt that gyms/saunas were more than just physical spaces — maybe sites of connection, tension, or curiosity? How does queer sexual culture shape identity and memory for you? The difference between connection with meaning vs. just seeking physical moments. The hosts share whether or not sex came first or queer friendship? The hosts share unique early experiences of sex and friendship... Whether we’re talking about queer cruising culture or modern meetups, it’s really about how we show up for connection — and how that shapes who we are. Hot Topic: Karamo Brown doesn't show up to promote final season of Queer Eye....we dig into the drama... Hot Topic: Dr. Andre K wants us all to
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Dating Isn’t the Problem — Your Nervous System Is EP 728
20/01/2026 Duración: 56minIt’s not just bad apps or lack of flashy photos — the real challenge of gay dating is that many men carry early-life conditioning around intimacy, rejection, and safety, which makes closeness feel threatening. Have you ever felt simultaneously craving connection and bracing for rejection? Do you think apps reward detachment over vulnerability? Endless profiles = decision paralysis Swipe interfaces can train people to value looks more than connection How can you build confidence even when a date doesn’t go perfectly? The hosts share their personal dating stories, horror stories, how they met their partners, what growth they had to endure to be who they are today... The Portal is You - Morning and Evening FREE Ceremonies - ThePortalisYou.com Hot Topic: Nicki Minaj goes after Don Lemmon with a homophobic attack?? Hot Topic: Florida Gubernatorial Candidate wants to tax OnlyFans creators 50%... Hot Topic: The Traitors - Colton Underwood vs. Michael Rapaport... Hot Topic: Jeffree Star under
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Aging Gay: What Actually Matters Now (Health, Sex, Connection and Confidence EP 727
15/01/2026 Duración: 01h38sAging as a privilege in the LGBTQ+ community The fact that many of us didn’t always imagine ourselves getting older Letting go of youth obsessed culture... Shifting from validation to self-assurance Does sex change as we age? Taking care of our gay health as we age...our sexuality makes our gay health unique Problems or issues that can arise as we age Aging as becoming more your as opposed to less you... Hot Topic: The Maryland woman who attacked a gay man in a grocery store has been arrested! Hot Topic: Matt Rogers says he'll do better amid his attacks on Rep. Jasmine Crockett.... Hot Topic: Joel Kim Booster ties the knot! Hot Topic: Wanda Sykes accepts the award for Ricky Gervais and thanks the Trans Community for him! Advice: Pair of Tops struggling with sex... Advice: Using sex as a means to an end... Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez Fol
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Hot, Heavy and Heated: Why Rivalry Love Turns Us On (and When It Messes With Us EP 726
08/01/2026 Duración: 59minTonight's Sex Talk is based on gay therapist, Brian Spitulnik's take on "Heated Rivalry" and how gays emulate these types of gay relationships which may not be healthy for us.... The hosts discuss past unhealthy relationships... Why we love watching 'Heated Rivalry' Intensity ≠ intimacy Obsession ≠ commitment Fantasy can be hot without becoming a blueprint “The love that changes your life doesn’t feel like a rivalry—it feels like relief.” Hot Topic: 0-1B Visa for Only Fans models? Hot Topic: List of things caught inside penises in the emergency room... Hot Topic: Gavin Newsom's press office roasts MAGA investigators... Hot Topic: More father/son duos on OF... Advice: How to ask a guy out at the gym.. Advice: Can a relationship get back together? Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekl
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Gay Sex and Love in 2026: Predictions, Desires and What We’re Leaving Behind EP 725
06/01/2026 Duración: 46minThe hosts are back and share their holiday and New Year's recent plans The hosts share their sex and relationship goals for the new year... Predictions and forecasts for the new year in sex and relationships including: Deeper Connections in sex and love due to 'Heated Rivalry', App Fatigue, A.I., Meeting in Public, Sexual Health and more. Hot Topic: List of things stuck in rectums from the emergency room you won't believe it... Hot Topic: Tyler Perry faces another accusations on sexual misconduct Hot Topic: Did you hear about the father and son Onlyfans duo? Hot Topic: JLO claps back and the best way possible... Advice: Thoughts on couples that sleep in separate bedrooms...? Advice: Single and back in the game. What should he write in his profile? Advice: Where to travel for a sexy gay vacation this year? Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez Follow Kodi on I
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Office Party Part 2! Year in Review of the Hottest Topics EP 724
23/12/2025 Duración: 59minThe hosts share an office party they've been too.. We're reviewing the second half of Hot Topics in 2025 that made the headlines. Do they still hold up? Hot Topic: What's going on with Nicki Minaj? Hot Topic: Frankie Grande is confronted with a drunken man on stage... Hot Topic: Bob the Drag Queen is taking over! Get Steve V's new app Connect & Confidence Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Steve V. on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Lincoln on IG: @madlincoln Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Desire Audit: What Turned Us On in 2025… and What We’re Leaving Behind in 2026 EP 722
18/12/2025 Duración: 01h03sThe hosts share a theme song that would describe their sex and relationships in 2025 Turn-ons that surprised us in 2025 Patterns we're retiring in the new year... Boundaries that we set in 2025 and that we will carry into 2026 The hosts share their sex and love lives in the past year... Rapid Fire of 'this' or 'that' in sex and relationships Hot Topic: PV is getting a makeover including a 'friendly zone'... Hot Topic: What exactly is 'looksmaxxing' and why are some straight conservative men into it? Hot Topic: Older couple share their adorable 'meet cute' and say they met in person! Hot Topic: Kim Petras claps back at Nicki Minaj... Hot Topic: Adult performer Black Mitchell dies in a motor cycle accident Advice: His tool is too big! Advice: Are these guys just not into me? Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and R
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TAGS Office Party Part 1 - What Made Our Headlines in Sex and Hot Topics EP 721
16/12/2025 Duración: 49minThe hosts start the office party by sharing their favorite personal moments of 2025 including some of their favorite sex moments... The hosts go down memory lane of the first part of 2025 sharing the top Hot Stories that made our headlines. There were many and we're reviewing some of the hottest. From the erasure of any mention of HIV on the White House website to the CDC erasing vital info relating to our community to Austin Wolf finally getting sentenced we've got your covered. Hot Topic: We're sharing Pornhub's year in review. What were some of the hottest search terms and more... Hot Topic: Crumbl's CEO Sawyer Hemsley claps back at the haters about his new relationship... Hot Topic: 'Heated Rivalry' stars make a surprise appearance at a WEHO bar... Advice: 'I'm done with sex for now' because they got too many STI's.... Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez Follo