Why Are You Like This?
By Ryan Andrews
Why Are You Like This?Sep 06, 2021
Terrible Gay Men with Nathan Pearson
This week I am joined by the host of Secure the Gag, Nathan Pearson!!! We talk about Nathan's life as a child actor, being bold with your comedy, gay weddings and Schmigadoon!
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Unapologetically Earnest with James Kennedy
This week we have my biggest crush on the pod, writer and composer, James Kennedy!!!! We talk about the magic of being earnest, the beautiful dynamics of queer friendship and I reveal my homophobic past.
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Is Maude Latour Famous? with Zach Schiffman
I hope you have your giggles ready for this week's guest! Zach is a writer, comedian and Swiftie. We laugh about Chicago improv, The Jimmy Awards, the tackiest woman in America, and ask the important question, is Maude Latour famous?
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Hey, it's Me with Casey Mink
Put on your Birkenstocks, we've got TWO Oregonians on the pod this week! Casey Mink is a writer and editor at Backstage who has been featured in almost every important publication ever! Of course we take a deep dive in the most important theatrical events of our lifetime. We talk about Smash, If/Then and Bright Star: the musical. We also talk about The Girls Next Door, Portland being the new Brooklyn and much more!!!
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A Couple of Ann Dowds with Michael Benjamin
This week I am joined by the only Norah Jones Stan, the hilarious Michael Benjamin!!! We talk about country drag, middle school speech culture and the artists that just... aren't for us.
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Who Sang Blue Hair First? With Troy Iwata
You know this week's guest from Be More Chill on Broadway, Dash & Lily on Netflix and the Starbucks near your house, it's Troy Iwata!!! This episode has it all: celebrity skin care, YouTube celebrities, fan art and even... an attack from the alt right!
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The Wedding Planner with Vishaal Reddy
This week I'm joined by the writer, producer, actor and Beyonce authority, Vishaal Reddy! We talk about what it's like to create your own content, the horny bop "La La" by Ashlee Simpson and most importantly, Vishaal's perpetual wedding guest status!
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Kissing Cousins with Eric Williams
This week the Editor in Chief of Gay Ass Productions, Eric Williams drops by the podcast! We talk about being high at the City Museum, my history as a gay bully and wonder... is it ok for gay cousins to kiss?
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The Queer With The Dangly Earring with Brendan Drake
This week I am joined by the original queer with a dangly earring, Brendan Drake! We talk about hole pics, the power of dance and our problematic fave... Bob Fosse!
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Queer Elders with Michael Hartney
This week we are joined by comedy legend, Michael Hartney (Characters Welcome, JFL New Faces Characters, Original Broadway Cast of School of Rock)! We chat about the wonders of being gay and funny, performing for thousands as the lead on Broadway and most importantly... Michael's love of Superman.
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Twink Beach Party with Myylo
This week's guest is pop star sensation, Myylo! You've seen/heard him on Tik Tok, Instagram, Twitter and possibly IRL pre-pandemmy. We giggle and chat about Disney Channel Original Movies, Myylo's creative process as a writer, my sexual awakening via Adam Levine, and the mystical horrors of acapella.
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Gone Phishing with Slade
This week's guest is America's favorite one name celebrity, Slade (The Recount)! Listen in as Slade takes me through his life from whip-its to media greatness. We talk about the importance of being kind, expanding your mind with drugs, 90's nostalgia, and so much more!
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Two Prodigies with Lili Torre
This week's guest is the host of The Dreaded Question and my good friend, Lili Torre!! We talk about the horrors and joys of moving around the country, expanding what it means to be a creative and learn about Lili's experience getting the chickenpox... twice.
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Bottoms 4 Sobriety with Marti Gould Cummings
I cannot believe Marti took the time to come on the pod and chat with me this week! Marti is a drag artist, activist, icon and candidate for New York City Council. We talk about ways to take care of your joints in your 30s, the importance of a mocktail and of course... sour.
Early voting in NYC is June 12th!
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Two Driven Ladies with Alexis Chan
This week's guest is a friend who knows all of the secrets. It's Portland's favorite foodie, Alexis Chan!!!!! We talk about setting boundaries at work, elephant seals, what I was like in high school, and most importantly FOOD!
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Rainy Pop Queens with Vardaan Arora
Pop music royalty is on the pod this week! Vardaan and I talk about the pop/rock movement of 2003, what it means to be an openly queer artist, and the lengths Vardaan will go to, to be Hilary Duff's friend.
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What Baking Can Do With Kyra Kennedy
I can't help but smile when I think about this week's guest. Kyra and I chat about our favorite self help mantras, her experience touring the country in Waitress, and try to figure out what a communications degree REALLY is.
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Why Are You Gay? With Sean Doherty
Prepare for chaos. This week Sean and I dive into the horny world of community theatre, the magic of Taylor Swift, my addiction to soft lighting and Sean asks the most important question of all... why DO I love Gilmore girls so much?
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Fake ID with Charlotte Yorke
This week I am joined by the glorious West End Star, Charlotte Yorke! We talk about asking your mom for a fake ID to see Rihanna, the differences between theatre education in America and the UK, and the magical art of doing whatever the hell you want.
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Bad Dialogue and Flat Characters with Mathew Rodriguez
This week I am joined by the highly literate, Mathew Rodriguez! We talk about the fear of too much vitamin C, how to love the media that shaped us but is aging poorly and everybody's right to an Emily in Paris.
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Born a Baby, Die a Legend with Maybe Burke
This week I am joined by renaissance human Maybe Burke!!! We talk about our mutual fear of leaving the nest, making money off your haters, and Maybe finally explains the wonders of TikTok to me!
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I'd Rather Be Funny with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer
This week I am joined by the incredible Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer! We dive into Wild Party discourse, the magic of jewel tones, the much needed revival of Legally Blonde and so much more!!
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Famous! With Ryan Andrews
It's the season 1 finale and I'm taking myself to the red table! Hosted by the wonderful Chloe Day we chat about Lorde's new marketing scheme, the twisted mind fuck known as Twitter dot com and what our astrological signs really say about us.
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Binders and Blazers with Chloe Day
This week I am joined by the wondrous Chloe Day! We talk about the great state of Texas, competitive high school theatre, and finding the work that inspires you!
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Loose Peacocks with Trevor Hennigan
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I've Only Seen Saved with Danielle Purdy
This week I am joined by the wonderful Danielle Purdy. We talk about growing up in the Evangelical Church, the powerful importance of queer clothing, and reveal just how far Danielle was willing to go for an 8X10 of Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
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Believe in Fiona with Alexis Molnar
This week's guest, can eat fire!!!! Join Alexis Molnar and myself as we discuss the magic of Spring Awakening, the poetry of Fiona Apple and Marie's Crisis for kids!!!
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Bops for Tops with Amanda D'Archangelis
This week I am joined by writer, composer, musician, singer, actress and model Amanda D'Archangelis! We talk about the music that shaped us, growing up different on Long Island, and the magic of being blessed with the alto part.
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Sports Talk with Reid Pope
This week I giggle with the silliest jock I know, Reid Pope! We chat about the noble art of diving, the concept of a comma, and the queen known as Sara Bareilles.
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Scare The Plague Away with Carl Glenn
Join me and my one straight friend as we discuss growing up in the south, the life changing art of musical theatre, twitter activists, and CATS!
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Do You Want an Agent? with Hannah Cruz
Join us as we chat with Broadway's Hannah Cruz about little red wigs, asking Santa for an agent, and the Mamma Rose that started it all.
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Just Like Nomi Malone with Michael Varrati
Join us as we chat with resident Queer horror expert Michael Varrati about late night movie magic, killer tomatoes, and what its like to make movies in a pandemmy!
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