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Getting Close

Aidan Wharton
Connection
Loneliness Epidemic
LGBTQ Community
Relationships
New York City
Grindr
Pridefit
Epstein Files
Non-Monogamy
Anxiety
Fitness Goals
Independent Journalism
Health
Community
Digital World
Nutrition
Mental Health
Dating Apps
Love Daddy
Limelight

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

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Latest Episodes

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

What can gay men learn from trans men?

In this episode of Getting Close, I sit down with my friend Sandy for a very vulnerable conversation about how trans men and cis men exist within the gay community. We dive into masculinity, privilege, and what... more

How has the internet changed gay s*x, consent, and intimacy?

In this episode, Andrew Restieri joins me to discuss the complexities of digital intimacy within gay culture. We discuss how everyone has differing rules about consent, the economy of nude... more

What if I told you discomfort was the secret to better relationships?

In this episode, Rachel Wright joins me to talk about the fascinating way that discomfort can help you have better relationships of any structure. We explore the nuances of modern... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Restieri
PhD candidate at Cornell researching gay men's digital intimacy
Cornell University
Episode: Gay Intimacy Researcher: The Hidden Rules of Hookup Culture
Rachel Wright
Distinguished psychotherapist specializing in modern relationships, mental health, and sex
New York City-based therapist
Episode: Poly-Queer Therapist: How Your Discomfort is Key to Happier Relationships
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Actor, director, author, filmmaker; author of Limelight
Limelight (novel)
Episode: Queer Broadway Author: How Queer Storytelling Can Change You
Trevor Kuhn
Love and relationship coach and matchmaker for gay and queer men, founder of Love Daddy
Love Daddy
Episode: Gay Relationship Coach: If You're Feeling Stuck with Dating, Listen to This!
Ellie Leonard
Author, editor, small business owner, contributing editor for Blue Amp Media, and journalist who has extensively researched the Epstein Files.
Blue Amp Media
Episode: Top Epstein Investigator: How to Find The Truth and Build Community Through Independent Journalism!
J Harrison Ghee
Tony and Grammy Award winner, first non-binary performer to win in a leading category.
Broadway Performer
Episode: Historic Tony Award Winner: How to Balance Faith and Queerness with Joy
Shadeen Francis
Licensed psychotherapist, certified sex therapist and cultural strategist.
Episode: Sex & Relationships Expert: How to Connect Better in Bed & in Life
Sam Leicht
Founder of PrideFit, an LGBTQ focused fitness app and community space
PrideFit
Episode: Gay Fitness Founder: How to Make Healthy Habits Stick for Life!

Host

Aidan Wharton
Host of a podcast focusing on connection, community, and self-improvement through engaging conversations with guests from various backgrounds.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • A good guide for gays

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ken Carson
    United States19 days ago
  • One of my favorite new podcasts

    Aidan is a GREAT host and these episodes are filled with gold. I’m now a weekly listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happyrosebud91
    United States21 days ago
  • Amazing

    Aidan’s topics, guests and discussions have been so incredibly meaningful to me since I’ve started listening and I genuinely look forward to each new episode. Multiple times I’ve found myself rewinding or re-listening to episodes that have hit deeply. Thank you, Aidan, for having these great conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott S NYC
    United States24 days ago
  • A Positive Beam of Light

    Love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sjewell88
    United Statesa month ago
  • Authentic host and topics

    Aidan has a great interview style and I love his topics! I look forward to when new episodes are being released!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LGBTQ Love
    United States2 months ago

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Gay Intimacy Researcher: The Hidden Rules of Hookup Culture
Q: Do you think Grindr killed gay sex?
No, Grindr did not kill gay sex; instead, sexual culture evolved with technology, PrEP, and pandemic dynamics, with Grindr being one among several tools that shape modern gay sexuality rather than the sole disruptor.
Gay Intimacy Researcher: The Hidden Rules of Hookup Culture
Q: What is the most surprising thing you've learned so far?
He expected liberatory, rule-breaking behavior but found that digital intimacy is heavily codified by rules and expectations, with consent and privacy often reflecting broader heteronormative histories and platform-specific norms.
Gay Intimacy Researcher: The Hidden Rules of Hookup Culture
Q: So what exactly are you doing?
Andrew describes his research focus on how gay men use digital intimacy, examining how platforms facilitate sexuality, community, and consent, and how these practices challenge conventional understandings of privacy and ownership of intimate images.
Gay Intimacy Researcher: The Hidden Rules of Hookup Culture
Q: What is the biggest misunderstanding about consent for gay people?
Andrew explains that many assume they know what consent means, but in practice there are varied, non-uniform rules across individuals and contexts. The key is to start from personal boundaries and communicate them non-judgmentally, while recognizing that the larger community may hold different standards.
Poly-Queer Therapist: How Your Discomfort is Key to Happier Relationships
Q: What is your favorite thing about being poly?
The expansiveness of love—the ability to have different types of romance and connections without preset boxes dictating how people must live.

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2. Rachel Wright
3. Andrew Keenan-Bolger
4. Trevor Kuhn
5. Ellie Leonard
6. J Harrison Ghee
7. Shadeen Francis
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