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Les Be Gay

Les Be Gay

By Nate Garner & Emme Perkins

A Gay podcast where Nate Garner and Emme Perkins take a fun dive into the gay experience. Join us as we discuss representation, culture, media and more!

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Ep 19: Trans Stuff (with Liam Russell)

Les Be GayMar 02, 2021

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Ep 52: A Year In Review

Ep 52: A Year In Review

Les Be Gay!!! It's been a whole year of lovely queer talks, and Nate and Emme are reminiscing through their favorites! Join us as we talk about the conception of Les Be Gay, problematic straight people, and the gratitude we have for the amazing Les Be Gay family that we've found. Thank you all!

Oct 20, 202150:46
Ep 51: Miscellaneous

Ep 51: Miscellaneous

Les Be Whatever! Nate and Emme discuss current events and truly whatever they want! Join us as we talk about current events, problematic straight people, and the last few details before our year of Les Be Gay next week!

Oct 13, 202143:41
Ep 50: Discourse

Ep 50: Discourse

Les Be Controversial! Nate and Emme dive into the many debates that occur within the queer community. Join us as we discuss queer infighting, problematic straight people, and the need for validation that every queer person will encounter on their journey to becoming their truest selves.

Oct 05, 202145:43
Ep 49: Nightlife

Ep 49: Nightlife

Les Be On The Town! Nate and Emme dissect queer nightlife and share their experiences going out! Join us as we discuss the origins and limited resources to queer spaces, problematic straight people, and the many decisions to make when navigating a night on the town!

Sep 29, 202101:00:45
Ep 48: Community

Ep 48: Community

Les Be Together! Nate and Emme disect what community really means. Join us as we discuss the specific intersections within the queer community, problematic straight people, and the security that comes with finding peers that relate to your experience

Sep 21, 202145:19
Ep 47: Deconstruction

Ep 47: Deconstruction

Les Be Questioning! Nate and Emme share their personal beliefs after deconstructing their religious upbringings. Join us as we discuss the shame gays inherently face, problematic straight people, and the long road to finding a true spirituality and one's identity within it.

Sep 14, 202101:12:39
Ep 46: The Internet

Ep 46: The Internet

Les Be Connected! Nate and Emme take a journey online and dive into the effect of the internet on young queer people. Join us as we discuss the evolution of social media, problematic straight people, and the emotional health that's required to have a safe life online.

Sep 07, 202149:54
Ep 45: College

Ep 45: College

Les Be Undergrads! Nate and Emme discuss their experiences going to college and leaving their hometowns for the first time. Join us as we discuss the queer communities at universities, problematic straight people, and the transition period that finally hits gay people a little later than their straight peers.

Aug 31, 202151:53
Ep 44: Friends

Ep 44: Friends

Les be Friendly! Nate and Emme talk about their journeys forming queer friendships. Join us as we discuss the difference between sex, love, and friendship, problematic straight people, and the challenges we face to find true, healthy friends in a small community.

Aug 24, 202101:06:51
Ep 43: Moving

Ep 43: Moving

Les Be Somewhere Else! Nate and Emme are moving and share their hopes and fears for the future! Join us as we discuss our future plans, problematic straight people, and the necessary risks one must take to find a space that's meant for them!

Aug 17, 202156:22
Ep 42: The Mainstream

Ep 42: The Mainstream

Les Be Trendy! Nate and Emme discuss popular media and the queer culture within it! Join us as we discuss how capitalism plays into the media we consume, problematic straight people, and the pros and cons to having queer culture and media creeping into the straight mainstream.

Aug 10, 202149:28
Ep 41: Media We Identify With

Ep 41: Media We Identify With

Les Be Validated! Nate and Emme share the media they saught out and identified with during their upbringing. Join us as we discuss queer essences in straight media, problematic straight people, and the individual insecurities that navigate the media we consume.

Aug 03, 202101:03:22
Ep 40: Rejection

Ep 40: Rejection

Les Be Rejected! Nate and Emme share their biggest rejections in life and how it shaped them. Join us as we talk about all the ways queer people get rejected, problematic straight people, and the healthy growth that comes from coping with rejection.

Jul 27, 202148:06
Ep 39: Parents (with Evan Perkins)

Ep 39: Parents (with Evan Perkins)

Les be Parents! Nate and Emme interview Emme's Dad about what it was like to raise a queer child! Join us as we discuss how Evan likes Nate more than Emme, problematic straight people, and the progressive power of having one of your own as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Jul 20, 202144:14
Ep 38: Body Image

Ep 38: Body Image

Les Be Body-Positive! Nate and Emme share their personal relationships with their body images. Join us as we discuss the roots of bodily shame, problematic straight people, and the deconstruction that's required to have the healthy relationship with our bodies that we all deserve.

Jul 13, 202152:53
Ep 37: Subtext

Ep 37: Subtext

Les Be Subtle! Nate and Emme discuss the history and implications of queer subtext in media. Join us as we discuss queer allegories and hidden subtext, problematic straight people, and the work queer people put in to see themselves on all levels of the media.

Jul 06, 202153:25
Ep 36: Struggles

Ep 36: Struggles

Les Be STRUGGLING. Nate and Emme get vulnerable and share their current struggles with being queer. Join us as we discuss the beauty and exclusion that comes with diverse queer identities, problematic straight people, and the valid experiences that may hinder us from feeling as proud as our peers. 

Jun 29, 202158:35
Ep 35: High School

Ep 35: High School

Les Be Young! Nate and Emme reflect on their queer high school careers and the many hurdles that came with it. Join us as we discuss being out in high school, problematic straight people, and the identity crisis that is growing up gay.

Jun 22, 202101:02:57
Ep 34: Standards and Expectations

Ep 34: Standards and Expectations

Les Be Unexpected! Nate and Emme explore the assumptions and scripts of identifying with the LGBTQ+ community. Join us as we discuss stereotypes within the queer community, problematic straight people, and the power in individuality that shines through when coming into who you truly are.

Jun 15, 202142:30
Ep 33: Allyship

Ep 33: Allyship

Les Be Allies! Nate and Emme discuss their thoughts on what it means to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ Community. Join us as we discuss proper vs performative allyship, problematic straight people, and how supporting those in need is a necessary act of self-love and gratitude.

Jun 08, 202154:34
Ep 32: Pride

Ep 32: Pride

Les Be Proud! Nate and Emme talk about the most wonderful time of the year: gay pride! Join us as we discuss our experiences at pride events, problematic straight people, and why the Pride celebration is a necessary staple to remind us all to love who we are meant to be!

Jun 01, 202156:22
Ep 31: Age Gaps

Ep 31: Age Gaps

Les Be Mature! Nate and Emme discuss the prevalence of queer relationships with large age differences. Join us as we discuss MILFs and DILFs, problematic straight people, and the beauties and dangers that come with loving between generations.

May 25, 202147:00
Ep 30: Gina Young

Ep 30: Gina Young

Les Be Artists! Nate and Emme talk with Gina Young about being queer in the music and theatre industry! Join us as we discuss convention in commercial art, problematic straight people, and the way living our unique lives can lead to profitable, fulfilling careers.

May 18, 202147:10
Ep 29: History

Ep 29: History

Les Be Informed! Nate and Emme dive into their favorite moments in gay history. Join us as we dive into forgotten queer history, problematic straight people, and the appreciation and grace that comes with learning the history of the LGBTQ+ Community.

May 11, 202101:00:23
Ep 28: Shame

Ep 28: Shame

Les Be Shameless! Nate and Emme open up about their personal shame and share their tips to becoming shameless! Join us as we discuss the roots of shame, problematic straight people, and the unlearning that's required on the path of radical self love.

May 04, 202148:55
Ep 27: Subcultures

Ep 27: Subcultures

Les Be Cultured! Nate and Emme dive into the many facets of gay culture and share their favorites. Join us as we explore the history of queer subcultures, problematic straight people, and the importance of finding your own community within your community.

Apr 27, 202151:12
Ep 26: Theatre

Ep 26: Theatre

Les Be Theatrical! Nate and Emme explore why so many gay people enjoy theatre. Join us as we discuss queer students in theatre programs, problematic straight people, and the art that brings so many of us together.

Apr 20, 202155:37
Ep 25: Straight Media

Ep 25: Straight Media

Les Be Objective! Nate and Emme dive into the mainstream media and uncover the many tropes that affect society for queer and straight people alike. Join us as we discuss problematic straight people, problematic straight people, and the awareness it takes to rise above problematic straight people!

Apr 13, 202155:33
Ep 24: Nonbinary, Bisexual, Polyamory, OH MY! (with Ren Callahan)

Ep 24: Nonbinary, Bisexual, Polyamory, OH MY! (with Ren Callahan)

Les Be Open! Nate and Emme talk with Ren Callahan about their multiple identities and polyamorous relationship. Join us as we discuss the importance of reflection, problematic straight people, and the journey to love ourselves when we love others!

Apr 06, 202151:32
Ep 23: Privilege

Ep 23: Privilege

Les Be Aware! Nate and Emme traverse what it means to be privileged, as well as the many differences and nuances within the LGBTQ+ community. Join us as we discuss privilege with ignorance, problematic straight people, and the importance of listening and giving space to the millions of individuals with problems just like (or unlike) you!

Mar 30, 202147:29
Ep 22: Coming Out-iversary

Ep 22: Coming Out-iversary

Les Be Out...still! Emme and Nate celebrate their sixth year of being out of the closet! Join us as we discuss the highs and lows from the last 6 years, problematic straight people, and our personal goals as we look towards the next  years and beyond!

Mar 23, 202151:08
Ep 21: Kink (with Blue Valentine)

Ep 21: Kink (with Blue Valentine)

Les Be Kinky! Nate and Emme talk with Blue Valentine about their sex-positive life and BDSM. Join us as we discuss kink culture and safety, problematic straight people, and the many lessons of consent, positivity, and self love that we can all learn from kink!

Mar 16, 202155:09
Ep 20: Gays vs Lesbians

Ep 20: Gays vs Lesbians

Les Be Different! Nate and Emme compare their experiences as a gay man and lesbian woman. Join us as we discuss our sex within our sexuality, problematic straight people, and the experiences that make all queer people unique and united!

Mar 09, 202149:43
Ep 19: Trans Stuff (with Liam Russell)

Ep 19: Trans Stuff (with Liam Russell)

Les Be True! Nate and Emme talk with Liam Russell about his with finding his identity, along with some fun anecdotes along the way! Join us as we discuss coming out and transitioning, problematic straight people, and the roses and thorns on the path to loving your true self.

Mar 02, 202150:05
Ep 18: Religion

Ep 18: Religion

Les Be Loved! Nate and Emme share their faith journeys (or lack thereof) and the varying degrees of religious upbringings. Join us as we discuss our roots with religion, problematic straight people, and the many battles queer people must overcome to live with or without religion.

Feb 23, 202154:01
Ep 17: Straight Actors Playing Gay Roles

Ep 17: Straight Actors Playing Gay Roles

Les Be Authentic! Nate and Emme discuss queer representation and the artists that represent us. Join us as we discuss queer stories, problematic straight people. and the work that goes into honestly portraying queer lives.

Feb 16, 202153:00
Ep 16: Drag

Ep 16: Drag

Les Be Sickening! We talk about everything from the roots of Drag to Drag Race! Join us as we discuss our drag personas, problematic straight people, and the queer culture that's changed the lives of queens everywhere!

Feb 09, 202139:18
Ep 15: Baby Gays

Ep 15: Baby Gays

Les Be New! We explore the crazy nature of newly out queer people. Join us as we discuss gay excitement, problematic straight people, and the adversity and growth that comes with being an out and proud queer person.

Feb 02, 202138:22
Ep 14: Icons

Ep 14: Icons

Les Be Iconic! We share our favorite queer figures and discuss what makes a gay icons so iconic. Join us as we talk about why gay people need icons, problematic straight people, and the icons that make us feel more like our best selves

Jan 26, 202137:60
Ep 13: Stereotypes

Ep 13: Stereotypes

Les Be Stereotypical! We share our favorite and least favorite gay stereotypes! Join us as we dive into the origins of stereotypes, problematic straight people, and the ways to navigate through assumptions to be our most genuine selves!

Jan 19, 202155:15
Ep 12: Tops and Bottoms

Ep 12: Tops and Bottoms

Les Be Versatile! We discuss Tops and Bottoms and the culture that sneaks in along with them. Join us as we discuss sexual fluidity, problematic straight people, and the terminology that helps us communicate how we prefer to love.

Jan 12, 202146:55
Ep 11: Best Parts

Ep 11: Best Parts

Les Be Optimistic! We've given a lot of space for productive conversations, so let's talk about our favorite parts of being gay that are already great! Join us as we discuss forging our own paths, problematic straight people, and the journey towards embracing your sexuality in all its glory!

Jan 05, 202144:23
Ep 10: Tropes

Ep 10: Tropes

Les Be Seen! Nate and Emme explore different movie tropes attached to queer stories. Join us as we explore common gay plotlines, problematic straight people, and how what we see on the screen can imprint onto our everyday lives.

Dec 29, 202051:07
Ep 9: Holigays

Ep 9: Holigays

Les Be Jolly! Join us as we share our favorite holiday stories! We discuss what the holidays mean to us, problematic straight people, and the best ways to make the yuletide gay.

Dec 22, 202049:54
Ep 8: Masculinity

Ep 8: Masculinity

Les Be Masculine! We talk about our personal journeys with our self-expression, and our relationships with masculinity. Join us as we discuss gender expression, problematic straight people, and the ways to navigate masculine pressure.

Dec 15, 202057:47
Ep 7: The Signs

Ep 7: The Signs

Les Be Reminiscent! We dive into the early signs from our childhood that pointed to us being gay. Join us as we analyze stories of the past, problematic straight people, and the little moments that may have hinted towards the amazing people we were born to be!

Dec 08, 202001:02:23
Ep 6: Animation

Ep 6: Animation

Les Be Animated! We talk about queer representation in cartoons and fall into many tangents along the way. Join us as we discuss queer animation, problematic straight people, and the importance of representation for younger audiences!

Dec 01, 202054:51
Ep 5: Sex Education

Ep 5: Sex Education

Les Be Educated! We share the sex education (or lack thereof) we got as teens, discussing healthy sex education, problematic straight people, and how to be safe sexually as a queer person in a heteronormative world.

Nov 24, 202048:40
Ep 4: Internalized Homophobia

Ep 4: Internalized Homophobia

Les Be Proud of Who We Are! We express our personal journeys with internalized homophobia, discussing the roots of shame, problematic straight people, and the little victories towards truly loving every part of ourselves.

Nov 17, 202044:39
Ep 3: Our Favorite Representation

Ep 3: Our Favorite Representation

Les Be Represented! We discuss our favorite media growing up, problematic straight people, and how queer artists helped us to survive and become the people we are today! 

Nov 10, 202049:45