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Silver Linings with The Old Gays

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LGBTQ+ Community
Aging
Palm Springs
LGBTQ+ Rights
Chosen Family
San Francisco
Health
Friendship
Sex
HIV
Societal Change
Relationships
AIDS
Queer Spaces
Faith and Religion
Queer Community
Palm Springs, United States
Spirituality
California
Folsom Europe

The Old Gays: Queer icons. Viral sensations. Palm Springs royalty. And totally unfiltered! Robert Reeves, Jessay Martin, Bill Lyons, and Michael “Mick” Peterson reflect on the many lives they’ve lived and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. With over 300 combined years of experience, these four bear it all: illegal love, aging with grace, bad dates, great sex, heartbreak, chosen family, and... more

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Latest Episodes

She’s not an Old Gay quite yet, but we’re happy to be in her Choligarchy.

This week we're joined by Margaret Cho, comedian, actor, activist, musician, and all-around icon for one of our favorite conversations of the season.

Margaret has built a... more

And what about the men who don’t fit neatly into the boxes we create?

Beaming in from iHeart Studios in New York is documentary filmmaker Eric Leven, who has spent the last several years interviewing married men who secretly have sex with other m... more

What did we want to be when we grew up?

Before the four of us were The Old Gays, we were singers, city planners, grant writers, shop owners…and even a very unsuccessful farmer.

So this week, we’re dishing about the jobs, passions, hobbies, and cr... more

In the words of Dua Lipa and Olivia Newton-John…let’s get physical! Today we’re talking about our bodies: the parts we love, the parts we’ve struggled with, and the ways our relationship with them has stretched over the years (pun intended).

From g... more

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Recent Guests

Margaret Cho
Comedian, actor, activist, author, musician, icon, radical truth-teller
Independent
Episode: Our CHOsen Sister ft. Margaret Cho: "I'm a certified freak...but like maybe two days a week."
Eric Leven
Documentary filmmaker and content creator
Filmmaker at the time of Married Guy project
Episode: The Secret Sex Lives of Married Men ft. Eric Leven: “Not all men who have sex with men are gay."
Brandon Kyle Goodman
Writer, actor, comedian, educator and activist known for work on TV show Big Mouth.
iHeart podcast series, Tell Me Something Messy
Episode: Evolving Through The Mess ft. Brandon Kyle Goodman: “Permission to break the boxes.”

Hosts

Bill Lyons
Host of long-running LGBTQ+ talk show; central figure in The Old Gays with extensive on-air history and appearances across related projects.
Robert Reeves
Co-host and core member; known for candid storytelling and rapport with the group.
Mick Peterson
Host bringing humor and warmth; part of the quartet central to conversations.
Jessay Martin
Host with a sharp wit and insightful takes; essential voice in panel discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Love Love Love

    This is the best podcast!!!

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    5
    GinaBoo1983
    United States2 months ago
  • Nah

    61 year old white gay man here and just as I never watched queer eye I’m not listening to this. Why? No women hosts.

    Just like Hollywood’s continued racial casting blindspot (Mom’s main cast, Big Bang main cast, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe main cast - hmm maybe its just Chuck Lorre), gay lead shows seem to have the same issue with leaving out the female demographic from main cast.

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    1
    Brian Chaput
    United States2 months ago
  • It is important

    It highlights the importance of LGBT people having support

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Klaus Pawlik
    United States2 months ago
  • Funny

    It was funny and I enjoyed it. It also portrayed their individual beliefs and how they felt about it and where they stood and it was nice to hear other people’s stance on it. I’ll definitely listen to some more.

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    Laste008
    United States2 months ago
  • Crazy good podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    slatersli@hotmail.com
    2 months ago

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Listeners praise the warmth, humor, and deep camaraderie among the hosts.
Some listeners value the honest exploration of difficult topics, while others critique coverage of sensitive themes.
Fans appreciate candid conversations about aging, sexuality, and history within the LGBTQ+ community.
Many highlight the mix of nostalgia with fresh, relevant takes on current culture and visibility.
Allies note the show's accessibility and inviting energy for broader audiences.

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The Secret Sex Lives of Married Men ft. Eric Leven: “Not all men who have sex with men are gay."
Q: How does geography influence who feels able to explore relationships with men?
The guests explain that cities offer more anonymity and access, while rural areas present tighter social constraints, which can push individuals toward secrecy or self-discovery in different ways.
The Secret Sex Lives of Married Men ft. Eric Leven: “Not all men who have sex with men are gay."
Q: What first led you to explore this topic specifically?
Eric describes his interest in gay life, safer sex, and HIV/AIDS, leading to his project Married Guy, which documents straight-identified married men who have sex with men and the complexities of their lives.
Pride, from Protest to Parade: “As American as apple pie.”
Q: What does pride mean to each of you?
For Jessay, pride is freedom and family. For Robert, it is about celebrating one's identity and self-worth. Bill sees it as a spiritual uplift and affirmation of who he is.
Coming Out, Again & Again: “You must have courage to define who you are.”
Q: What's your advice for a young LGBTQ plus person who may be feeling like they're stuck in the closet?
Wait until you're comfortable. If you have a peer to talk to, it can make it easier to come out.
Our Chosen Family: "The gay community is much bolder today."
Q: Why do you think chosen family is so central to queer life?
It's important to have someone there for you, especially during the times when you really need support.

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A candid panel of four LGBTQ+ veterans shares intimate stories about aging, sexuality, and the chosen family that sustains them. Episodes often blend humor with frank discussions on health, self-image, dating before dating apps, media representation, faith, and Pride, offering both personal anecdotes and historical context. The conversational vibe is warm, witty, and unapologetically unfiltered, with a strong emphasis on resilience, community, and living authentically across decades of experience. This show stands out for its longevity, candid banter, and a sense of camaraderie that makes heavy topics approachable for a broad audience of LGBTQ+ listeners and allies alike.

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