Best Tracy E. Gilchrist Podcasts (2025)

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Frankie Grande | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist 1:02:48

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Tracy E. Gilchrist launches Holding Space with an in-depth conversation with Frankie Grande about his debut album Hotel Rock Bottom, his sobriety journey, and the queer anthems that shaped him. They discuss family, the pressure of being Ariana Grande's older brother, Broadway memories, representation in media, touring, and the need for self-care an…

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Tracy E. Gilchrist: Holding Space & Making Queer Media History 54:10

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Learn how queer media shapes culture on this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, where host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Tracy E. Gilchrist (she/her) — the journalist and queer media icon behind 2024’s viral “holding space” Wicked interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Tracy opens up about her decades-long career covering the intersections o…

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Bri Giger: It’s Part of Your Journey 52:41

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If you're coming out later in life or questioning your queer identity, this episode will ground you. On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with comedian, actor, writer, and DJ Bri Giger for a candid, funny, and affirming conversation about navigating the LGBTQ+ coming-out process at any age. Bri opens up about early…

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Greg Cope White & Dale Kiker: The True Story Behind 'The Pink Marine' & BOOTS on Netflix 58:51

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Ever wish you had a BFF who loved you so unconditionally that you felt safe being exactly who you are?! This week on The BabyGay™ Podcast, PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Greg Cope White (he/him), author of The Pink Marine, and his lifelong best friend Dale Kiker (he/him) — the duo whose 51-year friendship inspired Netflix’s queer hit BOOTS. …

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Margaret Cho: Leading the Choligarchy 53:10

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The world is cracking...and Margaret Cho will save us! On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) records from the historic Black Cat in Silver Lake with comedy legend, activist, and fellow Out100 honoree Margaret Cho (she/her) - truly one of the funniest, fiercest, and most influential queer voices of our time! Margaret opens up …

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GG Hawkins: I Really Love My Husband 58:22

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Ever felt like it’s too late to start over or chase your creative dream? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with filmmaker and podcaster GG Hawkins (she/her) — writer-director of I Really Love My Husband and host of the No Film School podcast — for a funny, inspiring, and deeply honest conversation about queernes…

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LA City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez: Allyship & Building a More Inclusive Los Angeles 16:53

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Want to see what real allyship in action looks like? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with LA City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez (he/him) — a lifelong Angeleno, former labor organizer, and one of Los Angeles’ leading voices for equity and inclusion. Born and raised in LA to Mexican immigrant parents who work…

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Ryan Basham | Out100 Honoree: Finding Self-Acceptance Through Politics & Comedy 1:08:57

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This episode kicks off BabyGay’s Out100 Honoree Series — celebrating the bold, brilliant queer trailblazers featured in Out Magazine’s Out100. Host PJ Brescia (they/them) — a 2025 Out100 honoree — sits down at the historic Black Cat in Silver Lake with political analyst, comedian, and activist Ryan Basham for an open, hilarious, and heartfelt conve…

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Eric Williams: Sex Positivity, OCD & Letting Go of Shame 1:10:41

2M ago1:10:41

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Ever struggled to unlearn people-pleasing or talk openly about sex, weed, or mental health? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down at The Black Cat with comedian and That’s A Gay Ass Podcast creator Eric Williams (he/him) for a raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable conversation on queer identity, open relationships, O…

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Andy Parker: BOOTS on Netflix, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell & Queer Storytelling 55:27

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Ever felt the pressure to hide your true self just to belong? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Andy Parker (he/him) writer, creator and co-showrunner of Netflix’s new queer drama BOOTS. Inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine, BOOTS follows a gay recruit navigating Marine Corps boot camp befor…

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Bryce Xavier: Growing Up Online, Queer Pop & Staying Grounded 59:42

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Ever feel anxious, struggle to stay grounded, or wonder how to trust yourself on your creative journey? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with singer–songwriter and queer icon Bryce Xavier (he/him) (@BryceXavier). Bryce shares how journaling, affirmations, and his mantra “I can do it” help him manage anxiety and…

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Tom Gault: Growing Up Religious, Coming Out Queer 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

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What every BabyGay needs to hear. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) welcomes producer (and bestie) Tom Gault (he/him) for a raw and hilarious conversation about growing up queer in the South, navigating religious shame and family expectations, and embracing life as a queer adult. Tom shares the lessons he’s learne…

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Megan Chumbley: Building Confidence Through a Positive Mindset 58:27

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How to build confidence with a positive mindset. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast, filmmaker Megan Chumbley (she/they) sits down with host PJ Brescia (they/them) to share simple mindset shifts that turn “not queer enough” doubts into grounded confidence: on set, at work, and in everyday life. From BabyGay × The Black Cat origins and a Kentuc…

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Sarah Carson: Reinventing Yourself at Any Age 39:51

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Learn how chosen family and reinvention can change your life. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast, PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Sarah Carson (actor, private investigator, Harvard trailblazer, and PJB's chosen family) to explore what it takes to keep starting over. From breaking barriers as one of the first women at Harvard Business Sch…

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Ashlee Belzo: Owning Your Power & Building Queer Community 56:00

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How to own your power after coming out. On this episode of the BabyGay™ Podcast, Ashlee Belzo (she/her) — founder of Girls Gays Theys and PuffDAO — shares her journey from being outed as a teen and bullied in school to reclaiming her identity and creating inclusive queer spaces. From transforming pain into empowerment to launching Girls Gays Theys …

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Hannah Perez: From Coming Out to Mark Cuban’s TikTok 59:18

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Ever felt like you had to wait until you weren’t scared to finally be yourself? Spoiler: you don’t! On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Hannah Perez, entrepreneur and co-founder of Seeq Protein, to talk about what it really means to “do it scared.” From her powerful coming out story at 15 in South Dakota (and real…

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H. Alan Scott: Culture, Comedy & Queer Identity 1:04:28

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Curious how faith, queerness, and comedy shape LGBTQ+ culture? This week on the BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with comedian and Newsweek Senior Culture journalist H. Alan Scott for an unfiltered conversation about growing up Mormon, coming out queer, converting to Judaism, and finding their voice through comedy. As host of…

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Ryan Lu: Manifesting Your Dream Life, Lionsgate Portal & Queer Empowerment 1:03:55

4M ago1:03:55

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Manifest Your Dream Life & Embrace Queer Identity on the BabyGay™ Podcast! This week, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with content creator and Delulu Podcast host Ryan Lu (@e.mo.tions) to talk manifestation, gender identity, and coming out. Known for her powerful blend of astrology, daily affirmations, tarot, and unapologetic delulu energy, R…

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Zach Oren: Ides of Gender & the Power of Trans Visibility 1:07:23

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Want to be a better LGBTQ+ ally? This episode offers a real, compassionate starting point. Photographer Zach Oren (he/him) joins BabyGay™ Podcast host & founder PJ Brescia (they/them) to share the story behind Ides of Gender — a powerful, seven-year photo series documenting over 650 trans and nonbinary people across all 50 U.S. states and territori…

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Dad: What Coming Out Taught Us About Gender, Faith, and Love 57:08

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Struggling with family acceptance or coming out to a parent? This episode is for you. BabyGay™ founder PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with their Dad for a raw, honest conversation about gender identity, queerness, faith, and family across generations. Together, they explore what it really takes to show up for someone you love...even when you don’…

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Simy Eurydice: From Trauma to Triumph 51:43

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If you’ve ever been outed before you were ready, struggled to feel seen in queer spaces, or wondered where you fit in this big, messy LGBTQ+ world...this episode is for you. Recorded in May 2024 at the historic Black Cat in Los Angeles, this was the very first BabyGay™ Podcast episode ever captured. Host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with rapper…

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Kate Lav: Sobriety, Sniffies & Self-Discovery (Live at The Black Cat) 50:15

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Ever felt like you weren’t “queer enough” to come out? Or wondered if you need a label to belong? This episode is for anyone who’s still figuring it out. Recorded live at the historic Black Cat in Silver Lake, BabyGay™ Podcast host PJ Brescia (they/them) welcomes comedian and Six Feet Above podcast host Kate Lav for a vulnerable, hilarious, and dee…

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Tim Pulliam: Never Too Late to Come Out 50:17

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What does it mean to come out late and Black in America? If you’re searching for Black queer coming out stories, advice on coming out later in life, or how to find LGBTQ+ community when you feel “behind,” this episode is for you. On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Emmy-Nominated ABC News journalist Tim Pulli…

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PRIDE SPECIAL: Soul Purpose, Everywhere Is Queer & The Boys of Tomorrow 38:38

6M ago38:38

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The BabyGay Podcast recorded live from the Girls, Gays & Theys X BabyGay Pride Party! Host PJ Brescia (they/them) brings you authentic conversations celebrating LGBTQ+ joy and community! In this episode, you'll meet: Soul Purpose (Jake Scott-Thomson): Phenomenal DJ sharing his personal coming-out story and the magic of the queer community, especial…

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Tenderoni: King of Drag, Drag King Renaissance & Empowerment 57:30

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Find your authentic queer self this week on the BabyGay™ Podcast! Your host PJ Brescia (they/them) dives into queer culture and self-discovery with the incredible Drag King Tenderoni, a star judge on Revry's groundbreaking new show, King of Drag. Recorded live from the historic Black Cat in Silverlake, this LGBTQ+ podcast episode is packed with val…

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Kat Cunning: Non-binary Expression, Sinderella & Pride 28:32

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BabyGay™ Podcast: Special Pride Episode - Navigating Non-Binary Identity & Queer Art with Kat Cunning! Navigate your non-binary journey with this BabyGay™ Podcast episode featuring the incredible Kat Cunning (they/them)! Known for their traffic-stopping voice, magnetic stage presence, and multi-hyphenate career as an LGBTQ+ artist, actor, and songw…

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Tori Kay: Queer Identity, Sobriety & "SHOWGIRL" 58:02

6M ago58:02

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Are you navigating your own path of identity, self-acceptance, or coming out? Seeking validation or community? This BabyGay™ Podcast episode is for you. Host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Pop Star Tori Kay (she/her) for a raw, honest conversation recorded May 2024. Tori shares her unique journey from a conservative Dallas upbringing to an o…

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Mayor Chelsea Byers: Leading with Queer Joy in West Hollywood 53:16

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Feeling the call to make a difference in the queer community? Searching for inspiration for LGBTQ+ activism or looking for a beacon of hope in today's world? This week on the BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) brings you an empowering conversation with West Hollywood Mayor Chelsea Byers. Recorded at the historic Black Cat, Mayor Byers sh…

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Grant Knoche: Faith, Fame & Finding My Voice 51:32

7M ago51:32

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Figuring out your bi identity? Still working up the courage to come out to family? Or maybe you're a young queer artist just trying to find where you fit? This week, BabyGay™ Podcast host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with pop sensation Grant Knoche (@grantknoche), and goes deep. Grant dives into his Kids Bop days, writing "First Hello" (the son…

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Abdullah Hall: Amplifying Trans Voices from Hollywood to the White House 1:01:46

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Navigating your identity journey, seeking connection within the queer community, or looking for guidance on embracing your authentic voice? This week's episode is for you, baby! On the BabyGay™ Podcast, I had the incredible honor of speaking with the wonderful Abdullah "Abby" Hall (They/Them), the non-binary Artistic Director of the phenomenal Tran…

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Queen Lauren Banall: Drag, Mormonism & My Authentic Self 52:15

7M ago52:15

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Struggling with identity after a religious upbringing? Discover how drag became Queen Lauren Banall's powerful path to authenticity after years in the Mormon church. Join BabyGay Podcast Host PJ Brescia for an inspiring and hilarious conversation with the producer and host of LA's #1 Drag Brunch. Learn how Lauren honored her inner self, found freed…

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Horace Gold: Finding Your Authentic Queer Self (After That Religious Upbringing) 59:52

7M ago59:52

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Find your authentic queer self, even when the path takes you on an unexpected journey. Join BabyGay Podcast Host, PJ Brescia (they/them) with Horace Gold (he/him) (Hardly Qualified Podcast Host, multitalented artist, former American Idol Top 60 finalist) as he opens up about his powerful journey after a religious upbringing, while evolving in his a…

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OJ Stellar & Sidney Summers: Adult Industry Secrets & The American Sex Obsession 1:00:21

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What does it mean to be queer, after living a life in front of the camera? Former adult performers Sidney Summers (@sidneysummers.x) and OJ Stellar (@stellar.oj) spill industry secrets that the general population ought to know! Join PJ Brescia (@pjbrescia) from BabyGay Podcast (@babygaytv) as they chat with the hilarious Sidney Summers & OJ Stellar…

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BrandElsa: Rejection Is God's Protection 1:07:56

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Nonbinary queer motivational speaker and TEDx speaker, BrandElsa Pereira, shares their inspiring journey of embracing their true self even when faced with rejection. As a TEDx speaker, BrandElsa reveals how they found their voice by taking up space in a world that tried to shrink them. For queer youth, those questioning their gender identity, indiv…

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BabyGay Queer Stories Unfiltered - Trailer 1:01

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Discover diverse coming out stories, first queer experiences, LGBTQIA+ history, and a supportive community all in one place! Hi gay! I'm PJ Brescia (they/them), your host of the BabyGay podcast and founder of the BabyGay Community. We're a community celebrating the coming out process through storytelling, advocacy, and togetherness. I came out late…

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Oscars Are So Queer, the Trans Ban is Trash, Let's Laugh with Stand-Up Comic Gloria Bigelow 1:02:32

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On the latest episode of The Advocates podcast, the show dedicated to LGBTQ issues across generations, hosts Tracy E. Gilchrist is joined by co-host Kimberly Eaton and stand-up comic Gloria Bigelow. They talk about the queer nominations at the Oscars, the recent Bryan Singer accusations, the implications of The Supreme Court upholding a transgender…

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Gay Golden Globes Moments and Our Favorite Memories of 'The L Word' 1:06:42

7y ago1:06:42

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On the latest episode of The Advocates podcast, the show dedicated to LGBTQ issues across generations, hosts Tracy E. Gilchrist is joined by pop culture junkie Kimberly Eaton and writer and social media influencer Jill Gutowitz. They talk about the very queer Golden Globes, a very special lesbian Coachella meme, and their personal experiences with …