Alex and Dean - GMT #93 - I may or may not be a Homosexual
Author Dean | 06.06.2009 | Category podcasts
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This week Alex and Dean talk about using Gay identity as a publicity stunt. Do icons such as American Idol contestant, Adam Lambert, put the Gay community back in the closet when they call themselves role models and then tease the American public with sexual identity double-speak?
Australian Daniel is in town this week and he helps answer the question, is it ok to ask someone if they are gay? Alex, Dean and Daniel share their thoughts on the best way to ask this question of someone.
In entertainment news, Alex states to the listeners that NPH is dead to him. It seems that Alex and NPH had a date in LA later this month and NPH blew Alex off (probably a poor choice of words) to host the Tony Awards.
Alex and Dean - GMT #92 - Gays really are second class citizens
Author Dean | 05.27.2009 | Category podcasts
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This week Alex and Dean talk about hitting the outdoors with their new toy, the Polaris RZR. Alex decks himself out in his motocross outfit and gets behind the wheel. Australian Daniel is back in the U.S. and also joins Dean at the Ranch for some RZR riding fun. Dean has a little accident, well ok, he runs himself over with the RZR.
The California Supreme Court upholds Proposition 8 and Gay marriage in California goes down to defeat. The courts and the citizens of this great state have spoken and they have given us legal status as second class citizens. Dean rants on about never again donating money to HRC or Equality California. Gays decide not to take the blood money from Doug Manchester, owner of three San Diego hotels including the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Oh, then there is the freedom of speech which was denied to “Miss California”.
In entertainment news, Alex and Dean discuss the finale of American Idol and how America denied a gay man the title. NPH, you all know who that is, is in the news and RENT is coming to town.
Alex and Dean - GMT #91 - Are you biblically correct?
Author Dean | 05.04.2009 | Category podcasts
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This week Alex and Dean reminisce about Australia and the fun times and cute men down under and their first week back home which had its moments: Dean flying to Baltimore less than 19 hours after arriving home from Sydney and Alex getting locked out of the house at 5:30 in the morning.
After shopping for Australian wine and beer, Alex and Dean have a night out with Jeff and Robert and Chelsea Handler and drinks at the Four Seasons. Dean rants about the sound system while Alex sucks it forward.
Alex and Dean “talk-up” Art Torres, the former California Senator who recently came out of the closet and “take down” Miss California for the “biblically correct” gay marriage answer and Representative Virginia Foxx calling the Matthew Shepard murder a hoax. For more information on the Matthew Shepard Foundation and to make a donation, visit www.matthewshepard.org.
In entertainment news, Alex and Dean talk-up Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, and Allison Iraheta and take down Danny Gokey (let’s put the Go in Gokey). They also discuss some of the movies they are looking forward to this summer: Fast and Furious, Star Trek, and Terminator Salvation.
Today’s show is a double issue. Segment two is the final audio Alex, Dean and Daniel recorded in Sydney Australia on their last day in the land down under.
Alex and Dean - GMT #90 - The Adventures of Alex and Dean, Queens of the Dessert
Author Dean | 04.24.2009 | Category podcasts
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Hi, this is Alex and Dean - Gay Men Talking, coming to you from Albury, New South Wales, Australia!
Alex, Dean and Daniel visit Melbourne to sample the local cuisine and see the musical Billy Elliot at Her Majesty’s Theatre. They then head to the bush country by car to explore the real Australia life and country side. Small town bakery’s long the way and wine tasting in the Rutherglen region were the highlights of the road trip.
Alex and Dean - GMT #89 - Gays and Sharks and Crocs, Oh My!
Author admin | 04.18.2009 | Category podcasts
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Hi, this is Alex and Dean - Gay Men Talking, coming to you from Port Douglas, FNQ, Australia!
Alex and Dean recap their last couple of days in Sydney and then head out for the Great Barrier Reef in Far North Queensland. They had a fantastic journey to the tropics which included great restaurants, bars, beer, monsoon rains and swimming with the sharks in the northern outer reefs.
Alex and Dean - GMT #88 - Sydney and the Blue Mountains
Author Dean | 04.11.2009 | Category podcasts
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Hi, this is Alex and Dean - Gay Men Talking, coming to you from Sydney, Australia!
We toured the Blue Mountains by day and sat at the harbor’s edge looking at the Sydney Opera House by night. Alex and I are having a fabulous time here in Sydney. We recorded our thoughts for the day as we sat at the wharf in Circular Quay on Friday night. I have also uploaded lots of pictures to the flickr site, please take a look. We are hitting the Gay bars along Oxford Street tonight to take another look at the handsome Aussie men.
Alex and Dean - GMT #87 - In Sydney, Australia
Author Dean | 04.08.2009 | Category podcasts
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Hi, this is Alex and Dean - Gay Men Talking, coming to you from Sydney, Australia!
We are podcasting from Sydney, Australia. Listen to see what we have been up to with Australian Daniel over the last few days.
Alex and Dean - GMT #86 - Gay Cowboys see Australia in their future
Author Dean | 03.22.2009 | Category podcasts
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Alex and Dean are playing cowboys this weekend and record a show from the ranch in Northern California. Well, they don’t really play cowboys since neither of them have cowboy boots.
Alex and Dean give a run down of what they have been up to over the last three months. Alex has been traveling; D.C. for a professional conference, Las Vegas to see Cher and Los Angeles to see, yes you guessed it, RENT! Dean has been visiting the ranch and riding his quad. He wants a new more powerful toy, will he go out and buy it?
Alex and Dean are off to Australia for the month of April. Australian Daniel has been helping them plan their trip and he will travel a bit with them over the three week adventure.
Alex and Dean - GMT #85 - Have a Gay Christmas Everyone!
Author Dean | 12.21.2008 | Category podcasts
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners around the world. We wish the best to each and every one of you. Thank you for your support this past year and have a safe and fun holiday.
In today’s show, clinical psychologist, author and friend, Dr. Kimeron Hardin joins us to discuss the aftermath of the passage of Proposition 8 and its effects on GLBT people in their everyday lives.
Dr. Kim also helps us understand the Holiday Blues and what we can do to overcome them.
We also talk about Alex’s plumbing experiences this week. We think Alex has found a new career path! News, entertainment and our usual chit chat plus a Christmas song from the trailer park round out and finish the show for another year of Gay Men Talking.
Alex and Dean - GMT #84 - A Gay Thanksgiving
Author Dean | 11.30.2008 | Category podcasts
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Alex and Dean hit the road and headed to the Ranch for Thanksgiving. Two Gays at the horse ranch, imagine that! It was a weekend of rest and relaxation in the motorhome. Of course Alex had to gay up the motorhome a bit. There was lots of turkey, Corona, wine, pumpkin pie and ice cream. Alex and Dean review a couple of gay movies, talk about entertainment and some very strange local news.
Alex and Dean - GMT #83 - Our 14 Year Anniversary as a Gay Couple
Author Dean | 11.16.2008 | Category podcasts
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We celebrate by seeing Elton John in Vegas!
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In a double episode this week Alex and Dean head to Sin City to celebrate their 14-year anniversary and to see “Elton John – The Red Piano.” Elton’s performance brought tears to Dean’s eyes. Alex had tears in his eyes too, but that has to do more with paddling than Elton John. Dean shed tears again when he found out that “Star Trek: The Experience” was no longer open. Alex and Dean meet up with their friend Jeff and enjoy the gay bars in Las Vegas. At Krave, Dean and Jeff lust over the Jello Shooter guy while at Charlie’s, Alex plays “Wheel of Torture” … you’ll just have listen to find out what that is all about.
Alex and Dean stand at the steps of City Hall to Fight the Hate!
In the second hour of the show this week, Alex and Dean attend the “Fight the Hate” rally against proposition 8 in San Francisco and were moved by the powerful speakers. Listen to Reverend Dr. Penny Nixon, San Francisco County Supervisor Tom Ammiano, State Senator Carol Migden, and Reverend Amos Brown rally the troops and call for action. It was a very emotional and motivational morning. The rally was nationwide in over 80 cities such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Minneapolis.
In entertainment news Alex and Dean discuss Daniel Craig and the new James Bond movie, Keith Olberman’s special comment on the passage of proposition 8, and Nathan Lane no longer appearing in ‘Til Death.
Alex and Dean - GMT #82 - Chickens have more rights than Gays
Author Dean | 11.08.2008 | Category podcasts
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A New Day has come…for some of us
Hi, this is Alex and Dean - Gay Men Talking, coming to you from San Francisco!
This week Alex and Dean have their own discussion on Election 2008…who needs CNN? On November 4, 2008, a change came to America. Alex and Dean celebrate the victory of Barack Obama and commiserate the passage of Proposition 8 in California which legally discriminates against gays and lesbians. Proposition 8 has become a divisive issue here in California and protests are being held across the state.
Alex and Dean also celebrate their upcoming 14-year anniversary with a trip to Las Vegas to see Elton John. Dean is soooo excited, not just about seeing Elton, but because he got two free tickets to attend the Star Trek convention. Alex isn’t as excited about that. Alex and Dean buy new toys for their anniversary…new Blackberry Bolds! Dean has being playing with his ever since he got it.
Alex and Dean also talk about what they’ve been up to the past week: Dean comes out at work, Alex sees Madonna, they see High School RENT (twice) and Alex spends a week in the city without Dean. How scandalous!
Alex and Dean - GMT #81 - What is your Gay Identity?
Author Dean | 11.02.2008 | Category podcasts
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Are you Gay enough?
Hi, this is Alex and Dean - Gay Men Talking, coming to you from San Francisco!
This week, Alex, Dean and Daniel discuss National Coming Out Day (October 11) and issues facing teens such as gay identity, stereotypes , and how coming out is still a difficult process no matter what others say.
In news they discuss Jerry Lewis in Australia sticking his foot in his mouth once again. They also discuss mormons being denied a diploma, Proposition 8, Sarah Palin, and the upcoming election. In entertainment news Alex continues his obsession with RENT. He also discusses Anderson Cooper, Clay Aiken (one of them finally came out), Britney, Madonna, and Gale Harold.
Alex, Dean and Daniel also read listener e-mail – those Australians have a thing for homo-masculine Dean, and we may have found a new mate for Daniel to pal around with in Australia.
Alex and Dean - Gay Men Talking has been nominated for the 2008 Podcast Award for the best GLBT podcast. Please help Alex and Dean by voting each day through November 6. Click the link below to vote.
Gay and Lesbians are at war in the state of California over the right of Gay marriage. War may seem like a strong word to use, but in reality this is what it is. On November 4th, the people of this state and the nation will bring us one step closer to being full citizens of our society and land or they will discriminate against us and make us second class citizens forever. I mention the people of this nation since the outcome of this war will come down to money. Yes, money! All elections and propositions today are won or lost based on the amount of money that can be raised and spent by each side. Please help us win this very crucial war by donating to the No on Prop 8 campaign today!
Alex and Dean - GMT #80 - Mum, Dad and Daniel
Author Dean | 10.26.2008 | Category podcasts
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Alex and Dean are back with a very special co-host: Australian Daniel. This week Alex, Dean and Daniel talk about sex, nudity and leather – also known as the Folsom Street Fair. They also discuss their adventures in the city during the month of October such as seeing Spring Awakening, attending the Castro Street Fair, and Daniel’s inaugural beer bust at The Eagle. They also meet and have lunch with longtime listener, Vancouver Dale. Dean shares how he caught a cold – you’re gonna love this story.
Daniel discusses his trip across the United States and the fun he had in Chicago, Toronto, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Cuba! One of the highlights of Daniel’s trip: meeting Randy Harrison (Justin from Queer as Folk) in Massachusetts.
In their final weekend together, Alex and Dean take Daniel shopping for his birthday and plan a small birthday/farewell dinner with a couple of friends.
Alex and Dean - Gay Men Talking has been nominated for the 2008 Podcast Award for the best GLBT podcast. Please help Alex and Dean by voting each day through November 6. Click the link below to vote.
Alex and Dean - GMT #79 - Gays Voting Democratic?
Author admin | 09.01.2008 | Category podcasts
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Alex and Dean continue to enjoy the last of the remaining summer weekends. With a drive to Lake Tahoe in the convertible, they enjoy good weather, good food, good drink, but face gay discrimination at Harrah’s. After fun in Lake Tahoe Alex leaves Dean at home and heads to Las Vegas – which he can’t talk about since what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Alex and Dean round out the summer at a party in the Santa Cruz mountains.
While Alex was away in Las Vegas, Dean was home watching the Democratic National Convention and he was quite impressed with the speeches. Kennedy, the Clintons, Biden, and Obama. Dean is a believer. The speeches were all inspirational and motivating. Let’s see how the republicans do at their convention…although they aren’t off to a good start with their choice of Sarah Palin as the VP nominee.
The Olympics come to a close with a big ole gay gold medal thanks to Matthew Mitcham winning gold in the men’s 10 meter platform diving. Of course, NBC didn’t mention the fact that Matthew is an out and proud gay man. It was great watching Matthew come from behind to win the gold on his final dive.
In entertainment news Alex discusses the upcoming TV season , the Emmy Awards, and the return of Neil Patrick Harris.
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