A Jaded Gay

About A Jaded Gay

Living in a world of fuckboys, homophobes, and inequalities can leave a gay feeling, well, jaded, so tune in for your weekly dose of gay empowerment. We're talking pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the lens of overcoming gay trauma and nurturing our emotional wellbeing.

Publisher

A Jaded Gay

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Apr 2022

Latest episode

5 May 2026

Latest episodes

18 of 183 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   5 May 2026

   182. Releasing Gay Trauma and Shame Through Somatic Therapy (with Sean Hershey)

   Previously, we explored somatic therapy through the lens of pleasure and embodiment, revealing how the body can hold wisdom about our experiences. Many gay men carry tension, stress, and internalized shame from years of hypervigilance and navigating societal pressures, which can quietly shape how they move, feel, and relate to themselves. In this episode, Sean Hershey, a somatic therapist, joins us to share how somatic therapy can help gay men release these patterns, calm the nervous system,...

2. 

   21 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   181. Gay Powers Restored: Why Haircuts Hit Different

   Host [Host Name] explores the history, culture, and psychology of haircuts as tools of self-expression and identity affirmation within LGBTQ+ culture in this interview.

3. 

   7 Apr 2026

   180. The Next Chapter of LGBTQ+ Storytelling (with Steven Rowley)

   Historically, LGBTQ+ storylines in literature, film, and television were confined to predominantly tragic narratives, where heartbreak, loss, or death defined queer characters. Today, that representation is evolving, with authentic, multidimensional portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters navigating complex emotions, relationships, and life stages that reflect real queer experiences. In this episode, Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Guncle, joins us to delve into his newest no...

Inside a recent episode

181. Gay Powers Restored: Why Haircuts Hit Different

Published 21 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Haircuts can also function as status symbols since certain styles may reflect access to resources, cultural identity, or social standing. And we've seen this throughout history with men's hairstyles reflecting cultural movements. And we kind of talked about that regarding facial hair in the Are Mustaches Gay episode and also the Castro clone episode. Furthermore, there was a study published in December 2000 in Mankind Quarterly titled The Effective Hairdressing on the Self-Esteem of Men and Women. In it, researchers measured self-esteem before and after hair appointments and found that women experience a statistically significant increase in self-esteem after their hair was styled. […]

Who has been a guest on A Jaded Gay

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Heavens 2 Betsy Stratton
• Michael John Ciszewski
• Keith Stern
• Mari Nemec
• Court Vox

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

37,541

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

31 ratings

Spotify

4.4 / 5

24 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

85

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