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Splash Damage (Part 1)
How a bad relationship during my decade of living in Japan caused me to revisit the grief I had long avoided.
 • Brian Watson
What were the highlights of 2025?
I spoke with Rachel Kramer Bussel about all the joy publishing our online magazines gave us over the past year. Plus, we shared details about the…
 • Jerry Portwood and Open Secrets Magazine
46:17
Need More Gay Romance? Time to Discover Cat Sebastian's Books
The author discusses her recent novel, 'After Hours at Dooryard Books,' how to balance character development with plot twists, and what her dream…
 • Shana Naomi Krochmal
Finally Giving Myself the Holiday I Need
For those of us who are in unconventional relationships, this time of year exacerbates the “otherness” we feel. As I began crying and slurring after one…
 • Matt Gerlach
What queer books deserved more love?
Amelia Possanza and Michael Narkunski joined me to talk about the reading we enjoyed this past year and what we're excited about in 2026.
 • Jerry Portwood, Amelia Possanza, and Michael Narkunski
50:46
There’s a Hole in My Heart Where My Friendship With My Ex-Girlfriend Used to Live
Despite having other close friends whom I cherish, there’s still so much I wish I could talk to her about.
 • Rachel Kramer Bussel
Have you ever felt a vulnerability hangover? Hinge's Love & Connection Expert explains!
How about feeling "too intense" or "too much"? Plus, Moe Ari Brown shares useful tips for queer people on navigating dating decisions during the hectic…
 • Jerry Portwood and Moe Ari
36:19
The Queer Love Project
The Queer Love Project
What do we know about love? Find, accept and explore love and commitment among gay, lesbian and trans people in queer relationships through storytelling and interviews with LGBTQ+ folx.
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