Let's Set Things Straight

About Let's Set Things Straight

Let’s Set Things Straight is an LGBTQ+ culture podcast hosted by two gay best friends who are ready to challenge myths, revisit history, and speak honestly about life within the community. Alex and Jay explore the people, events, movements, and conversations that have shaped LGBTQ+ identity and rights. From forgotten moments in queer history and harmful stereotypes to representation, relationships, coming out, chosen family, pride, and the issues affecting the community today, each episode combines thoughtful discussion with humor, personal stories, and unapologetic honesty. Some conversations will be educational. Others will be personal. A few may become arguments between best friends who know exactly how to call each other out. But every episode has the same goal: to replace misinformation with context, judgment with understanding, and silence with conversation.Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, still discovering who you are, or simply want to become a better-informed ally, Let’s Set Things Straight offers an energetic, welcoming space to learn, laugh, reflect, and celebrate how far the community has come—and recognize the work that remains. Two gay besties. Real stories. Queer history. No myths left unchallenged. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

Publisher

HustleStudios Podcast Network

Category

history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jul 2026

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   S1E010: Invisible No More: The Myths, the Biphobia, and the Erasure Nobody Talks About

   Invisible No More: The Myths, the Biphobia, and the Erasure Nobody Talks About CHAPTERS: 0:00 — Cold Open: Marcus at the support group 0:30 — Welcome and introduction 2:00 — The numbers: Bisexual people as the largest invisible group 5:00 — Myth 1: Bisexuality is just a phase 10:00 — Kenji Yoshino's three motivations for erasure 15:00 — Myth 2: Bi people are greedy and unfaithful 20:00 — The double stigma in dating and relationships 25:00 — Myth 3: Bi people have it easier because they can pass 30:00 — The mental health crisis: CDC data and minority stress 38:00 — Healthcare erasure and medical invisibility 42:00 — Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, and Brenda Howard 45:00 — What you can do: Five steps for allies and the community 55:00 — Closing: Marcus and Diana — You belong 58:00 — End / HustleStudios Radio 24/7 SOURCES: Williams Institute UCLA, CDC National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, Trevor Project National Survey, GLAAD, Journal of Bisexuality, Kenji Yoshino (2000), Heron Greenesmith (2010), Roffee and Waling (2016), Amy Andre MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS: Spicy Confessions: Stories people are afraid to tell, the ones that reveal who we really are — https://www.spreaker.com/show/spicy-confessions (https://www.spreaker.com/show/spicy-confessions) Red Flag Factory: Breaking down warning signs, red flags, and patterns people miss until it is too late — https://www.spreaker.com/show/red-flag-factory (https://www.spreaker.com/show/red-flag-factory) Invisible No More: The Myths, the Biphobia, and the Erasure Nobody Talks About — by HustleStudios This episode was created with AI assistance. Production includes research, narration, and review by our team. #LetsSetThingsStraight #HustleStudios #LGBT #Bisexuality Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Thank you for listening to Let’s Set Things Straight with Alex and Jay. Every honest conversation helps challenge misinformation, preserve LGBTQ+ history, and create more space for people to live openly and authentically. Follow the podcast for more discussions about queer culture, identity, representation, relationships, history, rights, and the stories that continue to shape the community. Support Let’s Set Things Straight financially and help us continue producing new episodes:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support) Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the hosts and guests. LGBTQ+ experiences are diverse, and no single conversation can represent every identity or perspective. This podcast is intended for education, entertainment, and community discussion and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

2. 

   19 Aug 2026

   S1E009: Why Detox Culture Is a Lie (and What Your Liver Actually Does)

   Why Detox Culture Is a Lie (and What Your Liver Actually Does) CHAPTERS: 0:00 — Cold Open: The Twenty-Nine-Ninety-Nine Foot Pad 0:45 — Anatomy of a Word: Toxins 4:30 — The Liver Does Not Need Your Help 10:00 — Myth Roundup: Cleanses, Juices, and Charcoal 17:30 — Myth Roundup: You Cannot Sweat It Out 23:00 — Myth Roundup: The Colon Is Not a Sewer 28:30 — The Machine That Sells the Myth 35:00 — What Your Body Actually Needs Tonight SUMMARY: Detox is a forty billion dollar industry built on the premise that your body is dirty and only a purchase can clean it. Tonight we trace the lie from a sticky foot pad to a celebrity jade egg, name the five specific myths it sells, and walk through what your liver and kidneys are actually doing right now. We cite the Federal Trade Commission settlement on Kinoki foot pads, the Sense About Science report that asked fifteen detox companies to name a single toxin, the Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network data, and the Goop jade egg California settlement. By the end you will have a five-step zero-cost protocol that outperforms every product we spent this episode dismantling. SOURCES: Federal Trade Commission Kinoki Settlement (2010); Sense About Science Making Sense of Detox Stories (2009); Navarro et al. Hepatology (2017); Klein and Kiat Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (2014); Fothergill et al. Obesity (2016); Genuis et al. Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health (2011); Mishori et al. Journal of Family Practice (2011); Truth in Advertising Goop complaint (2017); NIH LiverTox database. This episode was created with AI assistance. Original research, structure, and editorial choices reviewed by our team for accuracy and platform compliance. #LetsSetThingsStraight #HustleStudios #DetoxMyths #LiverHealth #FactCheck Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Thank you for listening to Let’s Set Things Straight with Alex and Jay. Every honest conversation helps challenge misinformation, preserve LGBTQ+ history, and create more space for people to live openly and authentically. Follow the podcast for more discussions about queer culture, identity, representation, relationships, history, rights, and the stories that continue to shape the community. Support Let’s Set Things Straight financially and help us continue producing new episodes:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support) Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the hosts and guests. LGBTQ+ experiences are diverse, and no single conversation can represent every identity or perspective. This podcast is intended for education, entertainment, and community discussion and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

3. 

   10 Aug 2026

   S1E008: Out of Bounds: The Fight for LGBT Athletes

   Out of Bounds: The Fight for LGBT Athletes CHAPTERS: 0:00 — Cold Open: Tom Waddell at the 1976 Montreal Olympics 0:30 — Introduction and the unwritten agreement 2:00 — Ancient Greece and the origins of athletic culture 5:00 — The lavender scare and the 1950s witch hunts 7:00 — Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King: Coming out at a cost 10:00 — Glenn Burke and the high five that cost him everything 13:00 — The 1980s-90s silence: AIDS, media complicity, and the unwritten code 17:00 — Rudy Galindo: Skating through grief 19:00 — Jason Collins, Robbie Rogers, Michael Sam: The first wave 23:00 — Megan Rapinoe and the women's game 27:00 — Caster Semenya and the biology of fairness 31:00 — Lia Thomas and the trans athlete debate 35:00 — Russia, the IOC, and Sochi 2014 38:00 — Grassroots change: Youth sports and locker room culture 42:00 — Intersectionality: Race, faith, and layered identity 45:00 — Closing thoughts: The arc that bends SOURCES: Williams Institute UCLA, Trevor Project, Sports Illustrated, IOC Archives, World Athletics, American Psychological Association, Athlete Ally Foundation, You Can Play Project MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS: Spicy Confessions: Stories people are afraid to tell, the ones that reveal who we really are — https://www.spreaker.com/show/spicy-confessions (https://www.spreaker.com/show/spicy-confessions) Red Flag Factory: Breaking down warning signs, red flags, and patterns people miss until it is too late — https://www.spreaker.com/show/red-flag-factory (https://www.spreaker.com/show/red-flag-factory) Out of Bounds: The Fight for LGBT Athletes — by HustleStudios This episode was created with AI assistance. Original content reviewed by our team for platform compliance. #LetsSetThingsStraight #HustleStudios #LGBT #Sports Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Thank you for listening to Let’s Set Things Straight with Alex and Jay. Every honest conversation helps challenge misinformation, preserve LGBTQ+ history, and create more space for people to live openly and authentically. Follow the podcast for more discussions about queer culture, identity, representation, relationships, history, rights, and the stories that continue to shape the community. Support Let’s Set Things Straight financially and help us continue producing new episodes:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support) Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the hosts and guests. LGBTQ+ experiences are diverse, and no single conversation can represent every identity or perspective. This podcast is intended for education, entertainment, and community discussion and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

4. 

   9 Aug 2026

   S1E007: No One Should Lose Their Livelihood

   LET'S SET THINGS STRAIGHT — Episode 007: No One Should Lose Their Livelihood ALEX and JAY break down the fight for LGBT healthcare — from trans healthcare access and HIV/AIDS history to conversion therapy, research exclusion, and what it really means to walk into a doctor's office when the system was not built for you. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:10 — Cold open: Marcus in the waiting room 1:30 — Introduction and welcome 3:00 — The numbers: healthcare avoidance and mental health disparities 6:00 — Trans healthcare: bans, wait times, and insurance battles 10:00 — HIV and AIDS: the crisis that shaped a generation 14:00 — Conversion therapy: the practice medicine must answer for 18:00 — Intersectionality: race, class, and layered gaps in care 22:00 — Navigating the system: rights, resources, and telehealth 26:00 — Research exclusion and the aging LGBT population 29:00 — Minority stress and the path forward 31:00 — Closing thoughts and community sign-off ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔥 ABOUT THE HOSTS ALEX — The Educator. Brings the research, the history, and the facts. JAY — The Commentator. Brings the reactions, the questions, and the perspective. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📱 SOURCES Williams Institute UCLA, Trevor Project, Endocrine Society, American Academy of Pediatrics, CDC, ACT UP archives, GLMA, SAGE, Human Rights Campaign Foundation. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔔 NEW EPISODES DAILY #LetsSetThingsStraight #HustleStudios #LGBT #Podcast ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ A HustleStudios Production 🎧 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Thank you for listening to Let’s Set Things Straight with Alex and Jay. Every honest conversation helps challenge misinformation, preserve LGBTQ+ history, and create more space for people to live openly and authentically. Follow the podcast for more discussions about queer culture, identity, representation, relationships, history, rights, and the stories that continue to shape the community. Support Let’s Set Things Straight financially and help us continue producing new episodes:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support) Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the hosts and guests. LGBTQ+ experiences are diverse, and no single conversation can represent every identity or perspective. This podcast is intended for education, entertainment, and community discussion and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

5. 

   7 Aug 2026

   S1E006: Your Body, Their Rules: The Fight for LGBT Healthcare

   In this episode of Let's Set Things Straight, we talk about your body, their rules: the fight for lgbt healthcare — practical tips, real talk, and what actually works. This is Episode 73636119 of Let's Set Things Straight — the show about living better, easier, and more deliberately. What we cover in this episode: • The problem: what we're trying to solve • The research: what the experts say • The approach: how we actually do this • The takeaway: what to try this week Subscribe for weekly life upgrades. Share with a friend who's figuring it out too. Subscribe, share, and leave us a 5-star review — every share helps us reach the next listener. #yourbodytheirrulesthefightforl #LifestylePodcast #LifeHacks #DailyLiving #LifeTips Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Thank you for listening to Let’s Set Things Straight with Alex and Jay. Every honest conversation helps challenge misinformation, preserve LGBTQ+ history, and create more space for people to live openly and authentically. Follow the podcast for more discussions about queer culture, identity, representation, relationships, history, rights, and the stories that continue to shape the community. Support Let’s Set Things Straight financially and help us continue producing new episodes:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support) Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the hosts and guests. LGBTQ+ experiences are diverse, and no single conversation can represent every identity or perspective. This podcast is intended for education, entertainment, and community discussion and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

6. 

   6 Aug 2026

   S1E005: When Family Holds You Tightest

   In this episode of Let's Set Things Straight, we talk about when family holds you tightest — practical tips, real talk, and what actually works. This is Episode 73576143 of Let's Set Things Straight — the show about living better, easier, and more deliberately. What we cover in this episode: • The problem: what we're trying to solve • The research: what the experts say • The approach: how we actually do this • The takeaway: what to try this week Subscribe for weekly life upgrades. Share with a friend who's figuring it out too. Subscribe, share, and leave us a 5-star review — every share helps us reach the next listener. #whenfamilyholdsyoutightest #LifestylePodcast #LifeHacks #DailyLiving #LifeTips Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Thank you for listening to Let’s Set Things Straight with Alex and Jay. Every honest conversation helps challenge misinformation, preserve LGBTQ+ history, and create more space for people to live openly and authentically. Follow the podcast for more discussions about queer culture, identity, representation, relationships, history, rights, and the stories that continue to shape the community. Support Let’s Set Things Straight financially and help us continue producing new episodes:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support) Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the hosts and guests. LGBTQ+ experiences are diverse, and no single conversation can represent every identity or perspective. This podcast is intended for education, entertainment, and community discussion and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

7. 

   3 Aug 2026

   S1E004: Beyond the Headlines: Myths, Movements, and the World We're Building

   In this episode of Let's Set Things Straight, we talk about beyond the headlines: myths, movements, and the world we're building — practical tips, real talk, and what actually works. This is Episode 73404440 of Let's Set Things Straight — the show about living better, easier, and more deliberately. What we cover in this episode: • The problem: what we're trying to solve • The research: what the experts say • The approach: how we actually do this • The takeaway: what to try this week Subscribe for weekly life upgrades. Share with a friend who's figuring it out too. Subscribe, share, and leave us a 5-star review — every share helps us reach the next listener. #beyondtheheadlinesmythsmovemen #LifestylePodcast #LifeHacks #DailyLiving #LifeTips Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Thank you for listening to Let’s Set Things Straight with Alex and Jay. Every honest conversation helps challenge misinformation, preserve LGBTQ+ history, and create more space for people to live openly and authentically. Follow the podcast for more discussions about queer culture, identity, representation, relationships, history, rights, and the stories that continue to shape the community. Support Let’s Set Things Straight financially and help us continue producing new episodes:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support) Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the hosts and guests. LGBTQ+ experiences are diverse, and no single conversation can represent every identity or perspective. This podcast is intended for education, entertainment, and community discussion and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

8. 

   16 Jul 2026

   S1E003: Living Out Loud — The Personal Side of LGBT Rights

   In this episode of Let's Set Things Straight, we talk about living out loud — the personal side of lgbt rights — practical tips, real talk, and what actually works. This is Episode 73018708 of Let's Set Things Straight — the show about living better, easier, and more deliberately. What we cover in this episode: • The problem: what we're trying to solve • The research: what the experts say • The approach: how we actually do this • The takeaway: what to try this week Subscribe for weekly life upgrades. Share with a friend who's figuring it out too. Subscribe, share, and leave us a 5-star review — every share helps us reach the next listener. #livingoutloudthepersonalsideof #LifestylePodcast #LifeHacks #DailyLiving #LifeTips Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Thank you for listening to Let’s Set Things Straight with Alex and Jay. Every honest conversation helps challenge misinformation, preserve LGBTQ+ history, and create more space for people to live openly and authentically. Follow the podcast for more discussions about queer culture, identity, representation, relationships, history, rights, and the stories that continue to shape the community. Support Let’s Set Things Straight financially and help us continue producing new episodes:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support) Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the hosts and guests. LGBTQ+ experiences are diverse, and no single conversation can represent every identity or perspective. This podcast is intended for education, entertainment, and community discussion and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

9. 

   15 Jul 2026

   S1E002: Pride, Progress, and the Myths We Need to Unlearn

   In this episode of Let's Set Things Straight, we talk about pride, progress, and the myths we need to unlearn — practical tips, real talk, and what actually works. This is Episode 72999430 of Let's Set Things Straight — the show about living better, easier, and more deliberately. What we cover in this episode: • The problem: what we're trying to solve • The research: what the experts say • The approach: how we actually do this • The takeaway: what to try this week Subscribe for weekly life upgrades. Share with a friend who's figuring it out too. Subscribe, share, and leave us a 5-star review — every share helps us reach the next listener. #prideprogressandthemythsweneed #LifestylePodcast #LifeHacks #DailyLiving #LifeTips Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Thank you for listening to Let’s Set Things Straight with Alex and Jay. Every honest conversation helps challenge misinformation, preserve LGBTQ+ history, and create more space for people to live openly and authentically. Follow the podcast for more discussions about queer culture, identity, representation, relationships, history, rights, and the stories that continue to shape the community. Support Let’s Set Things Straight financially and help us continue producing new episodes:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support) Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the hosts and guests. LGBTQ+ experiences are diverse, and no single conversation can represent every identity or perspective. This podcast is intended for education, entertainment, and community discussion and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

10. 

    15 Jul 2026

    S1E001: The History They Never Taught You

    In this episode of Let's Set Things Straight, we talk about the history they never taught you — practical tips, real talk, and what actually works. This is Episode 72982716 of Let's Set Things Straight — the show about living better, easier, and more deliberately. What we cover in this episode: • The problem: what we're trying to solve • The research: what the experts say • The approach: how we actually do this • The takeaway: what to try this week Subscribe for weekly life upgrades. Share with a friend who's figuring it out too. Subscribe, share, and leave us a 5-star review — every share helps us reach the next listener. #thehistorytheynevertaughtyou #LifestylePodcast #LifeHacks #DailyLiving #LifeTips Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Thank you for listening to Let’s Set Things Straight with Alex and Jay. Every honest conversation helps challenge misinformation, preserve LGBTQ+ history, and create more space for people to live openly and authentically. Follow the podcast for more discussions about queer culture, identity, representation, relationships, history, rights, and the stories that continue to shape the community. Support Let’s Set Things Straight financially and help us continue producing new episodes:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-set-things-straight--7180072/support) Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the hosts and guests. LGBTQ+ experiences are diverse, and no single conversation can represent every identity or perspective. This podcast is intended for education, entertainment, and community discussion and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. Produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

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