
Getting Close is an intimate exploration of how we connect, love, and build relationships in the modern world. Each week, host Aidan Wharton sits down with culture-shaping voices to give you practical insights from honest conversations about relationships, Queerness, sex, connection, and community. gettingclosepod.substack.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationHealth & FitnessSexuality | |||

If you’re feeling overstimulated and disconnected, this episode’s for you. In it, we connect with Keanu Jackson, a sex therapist, to explore the complexities of desire, consent, and online sexuality in our modern world.
Keanu Jackson is a Brooklyn,... more
Today’s episode will change how you communicate. How do I know? Because it changed how I did.
In this episode, I sit down with Ruffus, affectionately known on socials as the Poly-Kink Therapist, to discuss communication, sexual agency, and the vita... more
If you have a little voice in the back of your mind saying, you should really break that habit, this episode is for you. We all have coping mechanisms that help us get through the day, but when do we know if those coping mechanisms have turned into u... more
If you’ve ever sat in an awkward silence, wondering what to ask next, or left a conversation wishing you’d known how to go deeper, this episode will change how you talk to people.
In this episode, Eric Williams joins us to explore what separates a ... more
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so grateful for this podcast and for what aidan has created. it’s such rich conversations and so thoughtful.
This podcast is so fresh. Aidan brings on guest that help us understand the world as queer people. He explores so many different topics that help us understand who we are and how to connect with one another. Face your fears and be brave with Aidan. You’ll thank me later!
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One of the most genuinely human podcasts out there
Getting Close is exactly what it promises — an intimate, honest exploration of how we connect in a world that keeps pulling us apart. Aidan Wharton is a natural host: curious, warm, and completely unpretentious. He actually listens, and it shows. What sets this show apart is how it’s both thought-provoking and practical. Whether the topic is relationships, queerness, community, or technology’s quiet toll on our presence with one another, A... more
So raw and honest, with a charming host who immediately feels like a BFF. Highly recommended.
Aidan’s honest and frank discussions about the sexual realities of modern gay life are something every gay man should listen to. Even if you don’t agree with everything he or his guests say, you’ll come away from each episode thinking.
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The discussions explore crucial themes around connection, community, and self-improvement, often through the lens of personal stories and expert insights. Notable topics include independent journalism, queer identity, mental health, and inclusive fitness, making the episodes relevant to listeners seeking emotional growth, understanding, and empowerment in navigating their personal and societal challenges. Unique among similar shows, it emphasizes the importance of actionable advice and shared narratives that resonate deeply with those looking to enhance their relationships and well-being amidst modern complexities.
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Recent guests on Getting Close include:
1. Casey Garvey
2. Eric Williams
3. Sandy Gooen
4. Andrew Restieri
5. Rachel Wright
6. Andrew Keenan-Bolger
7. Trevor Kuhn
8. Ellie Leonard
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