Gayest Episode Ever
Drew Mackie & Glen LakinBack in the day, a major sitcom doing a gay episode was a big deal. A proper gay episode would get headlines, but it would get the attention of two young guys who were still figuring things out — sexuality-wise and culture-wise. Gayest Episode Ever has screenwriter Glen Lakin and stay-at-home journalist Drew Mackie going through the great and not-so-great gay episodes of sitcoms past.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 353 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||
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"A Streetcar Named Marge" (October 1, 1992)
Although it was not on our final season schedule, circumstances conspired to make us discuss The Simpsons one last time — and we've picked a classic-era episode that may not scream "gay" but it definitely... more
"Forbidden Fruit" (January 16, 1996)
At long last, we are proud to announce the first episode of our podcast to feature both hosts of Talking Simpsons, Henry Gilbert and Bob Mackey. It's also the last episode to feature them both, because we are ki... more
This is a rerun of an episode that originally aired in 2019.
"Odyssey of the Twelfth Talisman" (September 28, 1985)
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Whelp, here it is: the final time this podcast is ever going to teach you about a short-lived show that you maybe never heard of.
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Sad this show is coming to an end, but you should both be proud of what you’ve done!
Apple Podcasts5Toxic Listener
United States3 months ago - Good but…
One of the hosts is so humorless and politically correct that he should not be allowed to watch old sitcoms, they could hurt his precious sensibilities.
Apple Podcasts3DaseedsUnited States5 months ago - informative, funny
I love all the tv history we get on this, plus it focuses on queer characters which, hell yeah. The hosts are funny and smart. I'll miss you guys and this show!
Apple Podcasts5jammle81United States5 months ago - A great discussion about TV history
Shoutout to my favorite host: Noreen
Apple Podcasts5Blandon HUnited States6 months ago - smart and fun and gay
I am not a major sitcom aficionado and have only seen maybe 1/4 of the shows discussed on this podcast, but that never detracts from any episode — it’s always a good listen and a thoughtful, funny conversation without fail, and makes me appreciate pop culture far beyond what I would ever expect.
Apple Podcasts5AndrewJayCUnited Statesa year ago
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Two hosts—Glen Lakin and Drew Mackie—deep-dive into LGBTQ-themed episodes of classic and contemporary television, blending rigorous historical/contextual analysis with witty, personal banter. Topics span coming-out arcs, gender and representation, production trivia, and the broader cultural impact of gay episodes on mainstream TV, with attention to how networks and creators navigated era-specific norms. Noteworthy are the hosts' balanced, stereotype-busting takes, strong episode-by-episode walk-throughs, and a knack for connecting old sitcom moments to current conversations about queer visibility in media. The show stands out for its accessible yet thoughtful approach, its curated mix of obscure and beloved episodes, and its commitment to t... more
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7. Tony Rodriguez
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