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Artwork for Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast

Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast

Zach Randles-Friedman
LGBTQ+ Community
Mental Health
LGBTQ+
Social Media
Coming Out
New York City
Spirituality
Boston
Transgender Rights
Reincarnation
Provincetown
Psychedelic Therapy
Spiritual Awakening
Trauma Healing
Grindr
Heated Rivalry
Podcasting
Relationships
Psilocybin
Ketamine

Queer-hosted and unapologetically curious. We cover everything and anything — and yes, it's a bit gay.

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Artwork for Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast

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In this week's "This Is Everything" segment, Zach digs into the history of the Boy Scouts of America — now rebranded as Scouting America — tracing it from its 1910 founding through a devastating sexual abuse scandal that led to a $2.46 billion settle... more

Zach sits down with his friend of 27 years, Justin Schiefner, a ten-time Burning Man attendee, to unpack everything the HBO Max documentary doesn't fully capture. Justin walks through his evolution from a broke first-timer in a canvas tent to a seaso... more

Guests: Nicholas Molencupp (writer, co-director, star) and Cameron Moir (actor, producer) of the upcoming film In Between

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Zach sits down with Nicholas Molencupp and Cameron Moir ahead of the world premiere of their film In Between ... more

In this week's Gay Bit, Zach finally unpacks a story he's been sitting on since 2004: the time his husband Andrew talked him and their friend Tony into a week at "Camp Camp," an adult LGBTQ+ sleepaway camp in rural Maine.

What followed was less "mag... more

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Matt Freeman
The guest, theater educator and Change Arts founder
Change Arts / Fire Island Theatre Festival (FITFest)
Episode: Ep. 313: Fire Island's Queer Theater Renaissance: Matt Freeman on Change Arts & the Fire Island Theatre Festival
Brenda Cullerton
Fashion insider, writer, solo performer
Fashion industry, author, performer
Episode: Ep. 312: Brenda Cullerton: Fashion Insider, Viral Comedian & Jay-Z Superfan on Reinventing Yourself at 75
Juan Galan
Guest expert focusing on spiritual coaching for gay men
Private coaching / Inner Sanctum
Episode: Ep.311: Juan Galan: Digital Nomad Life, Grindr & Rejection Wounds, and Deconstructing Christianity as a Gay Man
Karen Kendra Holmes
Transgender military veteran and advocate
Self/Book author and speaker
Episode: Ep. 309: Karen Kendra Holmes: 40 Years Wandering, Then Finding Home as a Transgender Military Veteran
Mike Wood
COO and founder of Love Being You program; facilitator of a 10-week program for anxiety and depression
Love Being You
Episode: Ep.308: From Undiagnosed Dyslexia to Healing 60+ Lives: Mike Wood on Rewiring the Subconscious Mind
Duane Scott Cerny
Estate-sale dealer and author
Episode: Ep. 306: Selling Dead People's Things: Estate Sale Secrets, Hoarding Horror Stories & a Three-Legged Circus Star with Duane Scott Cerny
Ditte Young
Animal communicator and telepath; founder of telepathy training and author
The Telepathy Tapes / Telepathy Mastery
Episode: Ep. 302: Ditte Young: The Telepath Who Talks to Animals, Ghosts, and the Other Side
Dr. Frank Spinelli
Physician, certified health coach, and author
Author of The Shame Compass; HIV advocacy and counseling
Episode: Ep. 298: Dr. Frank Spinelli: Surviving the Boy Scouts, Confronting Shame & The Shame Compass
Richard Wilmore
Guest with a long career in media and nonprofit work, interviewee on this episode
Independent media producer / podcast host
Episode: Ep. 297: From a Wisconsin Bedroom "News Set" to Podcast Empire: Richard Wilmore on Rosie O'Donnell, Coming Out & Building a Media Career

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Zach Randall-Freedman
Main host of the show, guiding conversations with curiosity, empathy, and humor.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Love the variety of guests

    Love the interviews with the unique guests. Listen every day. Like

    the episode with the host doing a monologue

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toothie12345
    United States3 months ago
  • Heart Felt Conversations!!!

    This show creates genuine conversations that touch people deeply!!! I highly recommend this show!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Mike27
    United States3 months ago
  • Incredible interviews

    Zach creates incisive interviews where he asks really deep questions of his guests. It creates an environment where they open up to him, which is so differentiated and is an amazing listening experience

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gregpalmer
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast for the queer community

    I really love this podcast and the host. Thanks for bringing great guest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KevinB12345!!
    United States4 months ago
  • Soulful, Honest, and Heart-Opening

    Zach is a thoughtful and engaging host who brings out honest, meaningful conversations with ease. Zach brings heart, curiosity, humor, and depth to the mic, making the listener feel like they’re part of a soulful conversation with a trusted friend. This podcast offers a refreshing mix of depth, warmth, and practical wisdom for anyone interested in love, relationships, healing, and personal growth. A beautiful listen that leaves you feeling more open, inspired, and connected.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    You choose my name
    United States5 months ago

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Ep. 313: Fire Island's Queer Theater Renaissance: Matt Freeman on Change Arts & the Fire Island Theatre Festival
Q: What inspired the Fire Island Theater Festival and its focus on history and future?
He describes Fire Island's theatrical roots, the 1930s/40s era of theater figures visiting the island, and how the community now seeks to reactivate these spaces to sustain queer storytelling for future generations.
Ep. 313: Fire Island's Queer Theater Renaissance: Matt Freeman on Change Arts & the Fire Island Theatre Festival
Q: Tell me about Change Arts and how it started.
Freeman explains that Change Arts grew from his experience as a teaching artist and arts administrator, aiming to shift arts education from a purely product-focused model to one that foregrounds dialogue, meaning, and access, thereby engaging more students and communities.
Ep. 309: Karen Kendra Holmes: 40 Years Wandering, Then Finding Home as a Transgender Military Veteran
Q: What advice do you have for transgender people facing safety and visibility in workplaces and communities?
Dreams and platforms should be built; be upfront about identity when needed, and cultivate a trusted network to guide and support your journey.
Ep. 309: Karen Kendra Holmes: 40 Years Wandering, Then Finding Home as a Transgender Military Veteran
Q: What was it like transitioning on the job and implementing a plan across a large federal agency?
A dedicated, multi-month rollout with training and broad communication across offices helped normalize her transition, including how bathrooms were arranged and staff support.
Ep. 309: Karen Kendra Holmes: 40 Years Wandering, Then Finding Home as a Transgender Military Veteran
Q: What should a first-time listener know about you and your story?
Holmes emphasizes a lifelong commitment to service, the pivotal years of transition later in life, and using her experiences to mentor others and educate the cisgender community.

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This show features candid conversations with a wide range of guests who explore personal growth, LGBTQIA experiences, art, culture, spirituality, trauma, and reinvention, often weaving humorous, heartfelt, and authentic storytelling with practical takeaways. Episodes balance intimate life stories with expert insights and behind-the-scenes looks at creative industries, advocacy, and community building. A standout is the willingness to tackle tough topics (trauma, coming out, stigma) while maintaining warmth and curiosity, making it a go-to for listeners seeking relatable narratives, practical wisdom, and a sense of intersection between identity and everyday life.

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1. Matt Freeman
2. Brenda Cullerton
3. Juan Galan
4. Karen Kendra Holmes
5. Mike Wood
6. Duane Scott Cerny
7. Ditte Young
8. Dr. Frank Spinelli

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