Silver Linings with The Old Gays

Our CHOsen Sister ft. Margaret Cho: "I'm a certified freak...but like maybe two days a week."

She’s not an Old Gay quite yet, but we’re happy to be in her Choligarchy.  This week we're joined by Margaret Cho, comedian, actor, activist, musician, and all-around i

The Secret Sex Lives of Married Men ft. Eric Leven: “Not all men who have sex with men are gay."

And what about the men who don’t fit neatly into the boxes we create?   Beaming in from iHeart Studios in New York is documentary filmmaker Eric Leven, who has spent th

Passions, Projects, & Paychecks: “All of us had to do a bit of reinvention.”

What did we want to be when we grew up? Before the four of us were The Old Gays, we were singers, city planners, grant writers, shop owners…and even a very unsuccessful

Aging with Pride: “Our house is clothing optional.”

In the words of Dua Lipa and Olivia Newton-John…let’s get physical! Today we’re talking about our bodies: the parts we love, the parts we’ve struggled with, and the ways

Faith & Spirituality: “That may be your God, but that’s not mine.”

Calling all sinners, saints, and heathens to the front pews! This week, we're sharing our thoughts, stories, and unanswered questions about faith, religion, spirituality,

Romance Before Apps: “Boyfriends are something you have between lovers.”

Happy Pride month from Silver Linings! For more of your favorite LGBTQ+ content, check out the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts. Are we flirting now? Is this a thi

From The Closet to The Red Carpet (Queer on Screen, Part 2): “A lot of hot gravy over cold meat.”

In Part 2 of this special “Queer on Screen” series, we’ll continue right where we left off…diving into queer representation in film and TV from the 1980’s to now, the cha

Muscles, Drama, & Trauma (Queer on Screen, Part 1): “If there were no gays, there would be no Hollywood.”

We’re kicking off Season TWO with a double feature. That’s right – Inspired by the culture’s sudden obsession with Heated Rivalry, the four of us sat down to talk through

The Old Gays Are Back! (Season 2 Trailer)

We’re diving even deeper into love, sex, faith, identity, and every lesson learned in between. With over 300 years of combined wisdom (and just as many laugh-out-loud mom

Pride, from Protest to Parade: “As American as apple pie.”

From the first brick at Stonewall to flashy floats rolling down the main drag, Pride has always been part protest, part celebration, and part pure self-expression. To c

Evolving Through The Mess ft. Brandon Kyle Goodman: “Permission to break the boxes.”

For the season one finale, The Old Gays are joined by their first special guest, Brandon Kyle Goodman: an actor, activist, and author, best known for their work on Netfli

Health, Maintenance Required: “I didn’t think I’d live past 40.”

What does it take to stay as healthy, spry, and sexy as The Old Gays? Turns out, it’s a glorious mix of daily habits, earned wisdom...and a whole lotta doctor’s appointme

Queer Spaces & Meeting Places: “Being around your people, that makes a difference.”

Whether it's a curated bar, a crowded dance floor, a church basement, or an online chat room, LGBTQ+ spaces have long been sanctuaries for queer people. These are the pla

Our Experience: “The gay cancer.”

“ HIV swept across America.” “Our government did nothing.”    In this deeply personal conversation, The Old Gays reflect on the HIV/AIDS crisis and the community that

Art & Media, Mirrors of Ourselves: “You get more back than what you put in.”

From opera houses to niche legends, LGBTQ+ culture has always gone hand-in-hand with popular media and the arts. Icons like Tina Turner, Keith Haring, and Lady Gaga aren’

Coming Out, Again & Again: “You must have courage to define who you are.”

Coming out is not a monolith; it’s often a kaleidoscope of celebration, freedom, fear, and becoming. Not a singular moment, but a lifelong movement.  In today’s convers

Sex in Perspective: “ It's like every weekend there's fresh meat.”

Ever wonder what beaches, bathhouses, and cruise ships have in common? Hint: it’s not just beach towels. This week, The Old Gays spill the tea (and maybe a little more)

Our Chosen Family: "The gay community is much bolder today."

What’s the secret to lasting friendships? How does queer community show up through the ebbs and flows of life? And what’s the REAL story behind the “YMCA” song?  In the

Introducing: Silver Linings with The Old Gays

Welcome to the chosen family! Viral sensations Bill Lyons, Michael “Mick” Peterson, Jessay Martin, and Robert Reeves swap the advice and admissions they’ve collected over