Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST

Season’s Breedings: Brad Ouellette Turns Queer Desire Into Pop Art EP 795

We get into: How Brad’s background and personal journey shaped him as an artist The origins of Season’s Breedings and that unforgettable name Turning homoerotic image

Leather, Rain and the Statue of Liberty: Why Showing Up Matters EP 794

In this episode: Why imperfect plans can sometimes create the most memorable experiences The fellow partygoer who declared, “We’re the real New Yorkers—we showed up”

Hank Social: Kink, Community and Connection Beyond the Hookup EP 793

Also discussed: Why Hank Social was created and what was missing from existing gay apps The difference between a social community and a traditional hookup platform Cr

Too Old for the Sauna? Gay Ageism, Sexual Energy & the 55+ Insult EP 792

In this episode: The controversial “no men over 55” entrance policy Why describing older gay men as “more relaxed” feels so condescending Ageism and the obsession wit

Drunk, Glamorous and Full of Stories with Maria Van Cartier EP 791

In this episode: Maria Van Cartier brings the glamour, humor, and unforgettable stories. The importance of documenting and preserving queer history. How New York City

Drawn to Desire: Inside the Erotic Art of Miguel Angel Reyes EP 790

In this episode: • When Miguel first discovered his artistic voice • Celebrating the sensuality and diversity of men’s bodies • The line between erotic art, pornography,

Where Have All the Tops Gone? The Truth About Gay Sex’s Biggest “Shortage EP 789

In this episode: • Is the “top shortage” supported by real data? • Why are younger gay men more likely to identify as bottoms? • Do some men grow into topping as they

Sorry, Just Seeing This: Why Gay Men Ghost on Grindr EP 788

In this episode: More hilariously vague Grindr phrases translated Why “not on here much” rarely means what it says The difference between losing interest and genuinel

What Grindr Bios Really Mean: Sex, Vibes and the Search for Connection EP 787

In this episode: What common Grindr bios are really trying to say “Just vibes” and the language of emotional ambiguity Why sincerity on dating apps can feel suspiciou

Why Are We Still So Horny for Heated Rivalry? EP 786

Why Heated Rivalry delivers more than just steamy sex The irresistible fantasy of being sexually and emotionally obsessed with someone Why yearning may be hotter than h

Have We All Benched Someone? Dating, Backup Boys and the Grass-Is-Greener Trap EP 785

When does being genuinely unsure about someone become stringing him along? Are we avoiding rejection—or simply avoiding an uncomfortable conversation? Why do we sometim

Gay Trauma, Gay Healing: Dan Werner on Breaking the Patterns We Carry EP 784

In this episode: What do we actually mean when we talk about gay trauma? The lasting effects of growing up feeling different or unsafe Shame, rejection, bullying, and

The Last Days of Hot Gay Summer EP 783

In this episode: • Leo energy, Lincoln and loving the spotlight • Why summer feels so damn sexual • Sex vs. validation: do we just want to be wanted? • Thirst traps,

Native, Gay and Unfiltered: Jon Reclaims His Story EP 782

In this episode: • Jon’s life since his first appearance on TAGS • Why he created the new podcast Why Not?! • His Native American background and family history • The int

We Need Our Sexual Mistakes: Gregg Araki, Gen Z and; America’s Fear of Sex EP 781

Why bad sex and bad relationships can still teach us something The difference between a regrettable experience and a harmful one Whether Gen Z is sexually repressed or

Level Up Your Love Life: Are Your Dating Skills Ready for a Relationship? Featuring Amari Ice EP 780

In this Episode: Why wanting a relationship does not necessarily mean you are ready for one The dating skills gay men are rarely taught Chemistry versus genuine roman

Feral Summer: Naked Beaches, Cruising & Gay Men Gone Wild EP 779

In this episode: Why summer makes gay men feel more sexual and adventurous Naked beaches and the freedom of being seen Cruising in Central Park’s Ramble Curiosity ab

Are You Ready for Love—or Just Repeating the Pattern? feat. Relationship Coach Lonay EP 778

In this episode: • Why emotionally unavailable men can feel so irresistible • The difference between compassion and making excuses • Dating while you are still healing •

Can a Sex Club Heal You? Gay Men, Shame & Sexual Freedom EP 777

• Feeling completely unedited in queer sexual spaces • Whether sex clubs are less judgmental than apps and gay bars • Body confidence, aging and the desire to feel seen •

Is Monogamy Over? Polyamory, Gay Content and; Dating App Burnout with Oleg Kudymov EP 776

• Polyamory and the changing definition of commitment • Managing jealousy, boundaries, and communication • Whether monogamy still works for modern gay relationships •