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Silver Linings with The Old Gays

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The Old Gays: Queer icons. Viral sensations. Palm Springs royalty. And totally unfiltered! Robert Reeves, Jessay Martin, Bill Lyons, and Michael “Mick” Peterson reflect on the many lives they’ve lived and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. With over 300 combined years of experience, these four bear it all: illegal love, aging with grace, bad dates, great sex, heartbreak, chosen family, and everything in between. They’ve lived it all, and they’re still standing…and dancing! Don’t say we didn’t warn you. New episodes every other week.

Latest episodes

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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

Aug 4
35 min

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

Jul 21
30 min

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

Jul 7
34 min

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

Jun 23
32 min

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,

Jun 9
35 min

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

May 26
39 min

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

May 12
31 min

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

Apr 28
28 min

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

Apr 21
1 min

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

Nov 4 2025
26 min

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

Aug 19 2025
46 min

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

Aug 5 2025
28 min

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

Jul 22 2025
30 min

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

Jul 8 2025
29 min

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’

Jun 24 2025
34 min

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

Jun 10 2025
34 min

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)

May 27 2025
29 min

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

May 13 2025
33 min

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

Apr 29 2025
2 min

Chart trend

Position in the Sexuality chart (US), last 90 days.

#1
all-time peak
45
days in the top 3 since May 2025

Chart positions

Where Silver Linings with The Old Gays ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 14, 2026).

#125 ▼ 4 Sexuality US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

These Old Gays are such a light to me. As a long time ally, there was a time when I didn’t know any “old” gays… many simply weren’t out or didn’t make it to Old. I am so thrilled to hear this joyful and hilarious show. Warms my heart and gives us hope! Love is love, and this gang is all love. ❤️

mizhart16 · Aug 2025

I just found this podcast and listened to every episode in a day. I will be craving more than one episode every two weeks. These guys are funny and sassy and now I need to look for their content on YouTube.

LoriCole1974 · Jul 2025

This podcast really has it all. I started listening to this podcast after loving all of the TikTok content that these fabulous men posted. Now I cry and laugh and gasp at their stories on this podcast. Please keep it up boys…you really give inspiration and context to the queer experience. There are not enough positive adjectives to describe this podcast. Plus all the spicy talk just brings it to a whole new level!!! Love y’all 💖💖💖

paigepirtz · Jun 2025

I have been following the Old Gays on TikTok for almost as long as they have been posting, and I cannot imagine being a bigger fan. So imagine the JOY and EXCITEMENT I felt when I heard/saw that they now have their own PODCAST?? This is everything I could have hoped for and more. They are so funny and insightful, and their dynamic is adorable. First episode is FABULOUS and I can barely contain myself in anticipation for more. Old Gays Forever!!!

BobbySams109 · May 2025

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