Best Bao Nguyen Podcasts (2025)

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Andrew Ahn on The Wedding Banquet, Twink Death & Gaysian Community 1:00:57

4d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

BONUS EPISODE: Filmmaker Andrew Ahn joins us to talk about The Wedding Banquet — his hilarious, heartfelt new film about queer Asian identity that had us SOBBING 😭! We get into everything: working with Bowen Yang, LA’s 321 parties, Millennial indecision, chosen vs. biological family, Korean spa culture, and why queer theory’s kind of a buzzkill. Wh…

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Atomic Zero Show #105 Steve Lee 3:49:46

12d ago3:49:46

3:49:46

Send us a text After being away, Steve is back in America and ready to join us for the next Atomic Zero. Let's get this going! You can find out more about Steve Lee@ http://www.steveleecomedy.com Please Subscribe & Follow The Atomic Zero Show @: Twitter: twitter.com/atomiczeroshow Facebook: facebook.com/AtomicZeroShow Instagram: instagram.com/atomi…

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Atomic Zero Show #104 jxtheo 3:04:16

2M ago3:04:16

3:04:16

Send us a text From the bustling streets of Quezon City to the sacred lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone in San Francisco, jxtheo (j-thee-o), or Jean (JT) Teodoro, has cultivated a unique voice as an environmentalist, proletarian internationalist, poet, and educator. Their artistic expression extends beyond words, encompassing the discipline of boxing. …

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LITERALLY, SEASON FINALE PT. 2 WITH CORY NAKAMURA 1:11:52

3M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Our final episode of the season — where we drunkenly share chaotic advice to listener-submitted quandaries! From how to find a gay friend group, to how to break into one. How to bottom with hemorrhoids, and whether you should laser your butt hair off. We stumble hilariously through this finale and end on a Be Real — with the help of Cory Nakamura (…

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LITERALLY, SEASON FINALE PT. 1 WITH CORY NAKAMURA 1:13:33

3M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

It’s the season finale! We reach into the listener mail bag and attempt to answer your questions — with the help of Cory Nakamura (@igotthedoorcor), also known as Bao’s boyfriend. But first, Cory has a *mysterious whisper* surprise in store for us. What could it be??? P.S. Return for part 2 next week! Support us by subscribing to our PATREON! Follo…

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Atomic Zero Show #103 Ryan Takemiya 2:57:59

3M ago2:57:59

2:57:59

Send us a text Happy Lunar New Year, Atomic Zero fans! We're kicking off the year with a bang! For our first show of 2025, we're thrilled to welcome back Ryan Takemiya and his popular open mic event, Talk Story. Join us as we catch up with Ryan and the whole crew. Talk Story Every 4th Tuesday This Month: February 25th 6PM - 8PM https://kohosf.org/e…

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Atomic Zero Show #102 Happy Holidays 2:56:50

5M ago2:56:50

2:56:50

Send us a text Happy Holidays, Atomic Zero Fans! Wishing you all good fortune in the New Year! Join us for our final show of 2024 as we celebrate an amazing year with a look back at some of the craziest and most memorable moments. You can find out more about Edwin Li @: Edwinlicomedy.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/Edwinlicomedy Twitter: Edwinlic…

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LITERALLY, SORRY 55:49

6M ago55:49

55:49

We're sorry, ok!?! We're issuing official apologies for things we've said on the podcast, and regrets IRL: wronging our former guests and yelling at our friends in Puerto Vallarta, to Ozempic, Wicked: The Movie and Sarah in 3rd grade. Tune in for the tea! Support us by subscribing to our PATREON! Follow us at @literallygaysians on Youtube, Instagra…

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Atomic Zero Show #101 Bao Nguyen - Hard Luck Tattoo 1:46:54

6M ago1:46:54

1:46:54

Send us a text Gobble gobble! Just got inked and feeling thankful. Hope everyone's stuffing their faces and staying warm. Happy Thanksgiving, Atomic Zero family! You can find out more about Hard Luck Tattoo@ Instagram: hardlucktattoolodi 7 N. Sacramento Street Lodi, California (209)365-1455 Email: [email protected] Please Subscribe & Follow…

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LITERALLY, YOUNGMI (WITH YOUNGMI MAYER) 1:26:56

6M ago1:26:56

1:26:56

YOUNGMI MAYER (@ymmayer), our goddess, our inspo for this show, our ICON - joins us as the first queer woman on the podcast! The comedian and the wisecrack of TikTok and Twitter chats with us about her new memoir I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying. And digs into why gay men adore her, her bravado as an Asian American from Asia, and the struggle of pre…

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Atomic Zero Show #100 3:26:29

7M ago3:26:29

3:26:29

Send us a text Hey Atomic Zero fans, it's your host James Banh! Can't believe we've reached 100 episodes. Thanks for being a part of all this. Let's keep this going! You can find out more about Kenni Camota @ [email protected] You can find out more about Steve Lee@ http://www.steveleecomedy.com Please Subscribe & Follow The Atomic Zero Show @: …

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LITERALLY, YOUNG HOT & TRANS WITH EMMETT CHEN-RAN 1:27:33

7M ago1:27:33

1:27:33

We welcome our YOUNGEST guest ever Emmett Chen-Ran (@doubleemt) to talk about what he really thinks of the term “gaysian,” why older Gaysians hang out in homogenous groups, rice queens, going on 40 dates in one year, founding his own startup in SF, and what it was like confronting questions about his gender in a Christian, Chinese immigrant home 🏳️…

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LITERALLY, HEADLINES 1:05:12

8M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Basically a BUNCH of drunk rants about the latest headlines in the news 🗞️! This year’s White Party Bangkok theme Moo Deng the gaysian hippo Asian American movies we hate privately and love publicly porn star Eli Shaw the Bachelorette finale Dai <3 Shun’s boring YouTube channel, and MORE Support us by subscribing to our PATREON! Follow us at @liter…

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Atomic Zero Show #99 2:45:22

9M ago2:45:22

2:45:22

Send us a text Welcome back, Atomic Zero Fans! We've got a sizzling hot episode for you today, packed with breaking news and Olympic excitement. First up, we're diving into the DNC's latest announcement: their new Vice Presidential nominee! We'll break down the implications, analyze the candidate's qualifications, and discuss the potential impact o…

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LITERALLY, PORN WITH CODY SEIYA 1:28:59

10M ago1:28:59

1:28:59

What’s it like to have one of the most famous gaysian holes on the Internet? Gay porn icon and artist CODY SEIYA (@silver.cody) hops onto the podcast to talk about his journey into porn and answer our burning questions: Has desire for Asian men changed with OnlyFans? Does his mom know? In an age of queer sexual liberation, how does he find true int…

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Atomic Zero Show #98 2:46:22

10M ago2:46:22

2:46:22

Send us a text Happy Summer Atomic Zero Fans! Assassination attempt on Trump, the fallout of the media on Biden. Then, Biden gets Covid. A few days later he dropped out of the Presidential race. Now we're getting Kamala Harris? What's Going on? Is this House of Cards? Join us as we dive into! You can find out more about Kenni Camota @: Lofreqnioiz@…

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LITERALLY, CONFESSIONS 1:35:24

11M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

Here’s a full *BE REAL* episode where we confess our innermost feelings and controversial opinions. A rawdogged episode with random takes on: Bao’s new relationship, Gaysians Over COVID, Pride fatigue, the economics of Grindr hookups, brat summer, our IG explore page, sober curiosity and so much more! Support us by subscribing to our PATREON! Follo…

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Atomic Zero Show #97 2:57:47

11M ago2:57:47

2:57:47

Send us a text Hey Atomic Zero Fans, happy Independence Day weekend! This summer is heating up, just like the fireworks displays lighting up the sky. Here at Atomic Zero, we're diving into the biggest stories this month. Steve and I will be breaking down the 2024 Presidential Debate between Biden and Trump. Did the media shift its tone, or are they…

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Atomic Zero Show #96 Augustus Tagaro 2:25:14

12M ago2:25:14

2:25:14

Send us a text Hey AAPI Atomic Zero fans! We're back for another episode, and we've got a lot to unpack last month! From the recent conviction of Donald Trump, which has divided the country nearly in half, to exciting news happening right here in the Bay Area, we'll be diving deep into the latest headlines. Join Augustus and me as we explore these …

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LITERALLY, EDC & THE CLURB 1:20:55

12M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

t’s the EDC episode! Danny and Louis, two architects of gaysian nightlife (@qtnightlife), join us to talk about their EDC this year - the craziest thing they saw, and how raves have changed through the decades. Yes, DECADES (these are legends!). We also get real about why it’s important for Asian spaces in queer nightlife. Because “in the clurb, we…

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LITERALLY, THROUPLES 44:43

1y ago44:43

44:43

Just one week after being blacklisted by the poly community because on TikTok, WE’RE INTERVIEWING A THROUPLE! Jay, Alfred and Joe join us to talk about their little trifecta of gaysian love. We have a wholesome and adorable conversation about how and why they formed their relationship. Then get into the mechanics - like how exactly do 3 people shar…

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Atomic Zero Show #95 Last Month Tonight April 3:11:20

1y ago3:11:20

3:11:20

Send us a text Kenni Camota and Steve Lee are back for a double dose of discussion this month! First, we dive into the new California law raising the minimum wage to $20 per hour for certain fast food workers. We'll explore the potential impact and what it means for school food service workers, who are often among the lowest-paid in education. Then…

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LITERALLY, BEEF 2: A PETTY GAYSIANS SEQUEL 51:26

1y ago51:26

51:26

We’re back with GAYSIAN RAGE 🥩. This episode is all about our BEEFs. Petty beefs and deeper ones. Beefs that will get us unfollowed. That will drive our Spotify rating down FURTHER. Join us as we unleash our anger at Joy Luck Club, dance floor sex, guys with husbands AND boyfriends, Above & Beyond, DJs who sing on top of their sets…and many more. P…

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Literally, Gay-Presenting Asian Podcasters with Lee & Nuri 1:28:39

1y ago1:28:39

1:28:39

It’s the gaysian podcast crossover of your DREAMS (or nightmares)! Lee and Nuri from the “Why Won’t You Love Yourself?” podcast join us for pure CHAOS. We talk about finding each other in the gaysian podcast multiverse. Then, GET RAW AND REAL about Tumblr porn, social hierarchies in the gaysian scene, friendships/dating in your 30s, and SF vs LA fa…

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Atomic Zero Show #94 Edwin Li 2:20:40

1y ago2:20:40

2:20:40

Send us a text Atomic Zero Fans, buckle up! This month, we're joined by Edwin Li to deep dive into the controversial "Stop the Gondola" movement in Los Angeles. Former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt's proposed $500 million aerial tram between Union Station and Dodger Stadium raises serious red flags. Safety concerns, ballooning costs, and taxpayer lia…

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Literally, KIM CHI with KIM CHI (SEASON 2 PREMIERE) 1:26:31

1y ago1:26:31

1:26:31

DONUT come FOR her, or she will DESTROY you! 🍩 Rupaul’s Drag Race season 8 finalist Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) opens our second season - bringing peak unhinged group chat energy 💬. We learn what Kim can and cannot share based on her NDA, and how she’s setting the record straight on burritos, chicken feet, and the season 16 queens. When it’s time to get…

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Atomic Zero Show #93 Marlon D 2:18:54

1+ y ago2:18:54

2:18:54

Send us a text Roar into the Year of the Dragon with MC Marlon D on Atomic Zero! (#4722) Get ready to ignite your ears, Atomic Zero Fans! We're kicking off the Lunar New Year and 2024 with our first episode of the year, featuring none other than MC Marlon D! Join us as we delve into the world of hip-hop and celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Mar…

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Atomic Zero #92 Steve Lee Tour 2:13:58

1+ y ago2:13:58

2:13:58

Send us a text Happy Holidays Atomic Zero Fans! I know it’s been a while, and I’ve been out on vacation. Enjoying some time away! Stay tuned for updates for the coming year. After a well-deserved hiatus, your favorite podcast is back in action, ready to deliver another dose of audio awesomeness. ⚡️ This is the last episode of the year and We’re cat…

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Literally, Gaysian Math & Other Dilemmas (SEASON FINALE) 1:13:55

1+ y ago1:13:55

1:13:55

We’re closing our ✨first season✨ with the BEST GUESTS EVER: you guys! We’re opening the mail bag and answering questions from gaysians all over the world. As your jobless, single, and impulsive co-hosts, we know our advice is giving ✨unqualified✨. So this finale is a chaotic Korean army stew of SPICY TOPICS 🔥: What’s Gaysian Math? Should Gaysians p…

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Literally, KUNG FOOD with Chef Jon Kung 1:08:54

1+ y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Send noods! 🍜 We’re tackling every Asian’s favorite topic: FOOD. Jon Kung (@jonkung), self-taught chef, podcaster and dumpling messiah of TikTok, joins us to talk about being a third culture cook, tomato caviar sandwiches, cartoon meatballs, and his upcoming cookbook KUNG FOOD (preorder it below!). Plus, a quick round of hot takes on MSG and bottom…

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Atomic Zero LMT #91 Last Month Tonight September 3:33:48

1+ y ago3:33:48

3:33:48

Send us a text Welcome back, Atomic Zero fans! It's a hot October, but we're here to keep you cool with a jam-packed episode. In this episode, we'll talk about: Republican Primary Debate: The second Republican primary debate was a heated affair, with no clear winner emerging. The candidates clashed on a range of issues, including immigration, the e…

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Literally, Boyfriends with Justin & Jason 1:15:34

1+ y ago1:15:34

1:15:34

Your hosts have been “in-between boyfriends” since 20$&**(redacted). For years, we’ve assembled Blue Apron dinners alone, snapping IG stories of our dominant fap hand on National Boyfriend Day. Yet boy relationships is our most-requested listener topic! So we welcome fiancés/friends Justin and Jason to show us what one queer relationship looks like…

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Literally, KINK with Zed Sheng, Kink/Adult Performer 1:11:47

1+ y ago1:11:47

1:11:47

It’s FOLSOM WEEK! The perfect time to get *all tied up* in a convo on kink, BDSM, porn and sex work! Joining us is adult performer and kinkfluencer Zed Sheng a.k.a @toolboi, fresh from his first-ever Kink.com scene. We exchange our wildest Folsom memories and fetish curiosities. And Zed guides us through the pleasures of rope bondage, how kink foun…

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Literally, Being Real, Catching Up 55:15

1+ y ago55:15

55:15

We’ve had little time to catch up on our own gaysian feelings. So this week - it’s a whole Be Real episode! Just your hosts covering their world tour of gaysian milestone birthday trips, the sexual tension on these trips, tough lonely unemployment days, and our parents changing (or not). Follow us at @literallygaysians on Instagram and TikTok. Host…

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Atomic Zero LMT #90 Last Month Tonight August 2:52:04

1+ y ago2:52:04

2:52:04

Send us a text Welcome back Atomic Zero Fans! It's been a wild month, with the Republican primary debates heating up, Donald Trump getting a mugshot, and the war in Ukraine still raging. We'll also be discussing the mysterious events in Lahaina, Hawaii, and whether or not we're talking about Hunter Biden enough. Plus, we'll take a look at the lates…

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Literally, the Great K-Pop Debate with Jack Choi, Derrence Lim & Steve Cha 1:14:33

2y ago1:14:33

1:14:33

GAYSIANS IN YOUR AREA! Three of our biggest K-pop stan friends come onto the podcast to reminisce about the rise of K-Pop in queer Asian culture. Then, we get into a DDU-DDU-DEBATE about the most under- and overrated songs and acts. When it’s time to be real, we dig into complicated feelings about the genre. So whether your K-pop knowledge is train…

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Literally, anti-Gaysian discrimination with Jack Song 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

Jack Song knew something was up when leaders at his former tech employer began shutting down his responsibilities. What happened next helped Jack find his voice for change against anti-Asian bias in Silicon Valley. He joins the podcast to tell us what he’s learned, how queer Asian folks can spot discrimination at work. AND, how to stand up to it (s…

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Atomic Zero LMT #89 Last Month Tonight July 3:35:53

2y ago3:35:53

3:35:53

Send us a text Welcome back, Atomic Zero fans! It's a hot July, but we're here to keep you cool with a jam-packed episode. In this episode, we'll talk about: Twitter's recent rebrand to X, and what it means for the future of the platform. The rise of Threads, and how it's changing the way people use Twitter. The SAG Strikes, and what they mean for …

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Atomic Zero LMT #88 Last Month Tonight June 2:52:29

2y ago2:52:29

2:52:29

Send us a text Welcome back, Atomic Zero fans! Summer is in full swing, and we're excited to bring you another jam-packed episode of the show. This month, we're joined by Kenni Camota, who is passionate about Asian American representation. We'll be talking to Kenni about his experiences as an Asian American in the United States, and how affirmative…

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Literally affirmative action, butt hair and other hot takes with Chris Zou 1:18:14

2y ago1:18:14

1:18:14

The gaysian sage of TikTok, Chris Zou, joins the podcast to chat about his accidental road to internet and Australian fame, and the gay little Chinese boy behind the @storiesofcz. He joins a game of hot takes on affirmative action, dating White guys, butt hair and other critical global issues. And when it’s time to be real, we tackle the fake *ssho…

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Could you be a daddy? Literally, the Fatherhood episode with dads Ed Center & Bobby Lee 1:17:10

2y ago1:17:10

1:17:10

On Father’s Day, we asked ourselves, “could we be dads?” So we invited two real-life gaysian dads to explore fatherhood. Ed Center (@villagewellparenting) and Bobby Lee (@leeland15) join us to chat about their path to fatherhood: when they knew they were ready, intergenerational family drama and trauma, lots of internal struggle, and how they made …

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Atomic Zero #87 Kristee Ono 3:04:04

2y ago3:04:04

3:04:04

Send us a text "Greetings, Atomic Zero fans. This week, we are joined by our returning guest, comedian Kristee Ono. Join us as we catch up on what has been going on with Kristee, and discuss the pressing issues of aliens and the state of the SF Bay Area. As you know, I have long been interested in the question of whether or not aliens exist. I beli…

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Literally, the Electric Gaysian Controversy! EDC Part 2 with Tay Nguyen, Martin Hui and Aydin Quach 1:21:14

2y ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Our previous episode stirred up some DRAMA! We dive into the Electric Gaysian Controversy at EDC with two new guests: NYC rave ambassadors Tay Nguyen (@taywen) and Martin Hui (@martinhui). And we bring back rave researcher Aydin Quach (@aydin_quach) to get his hot takes on the aftermath -- the cliques! the fanning on Kinetic Field! the NY gaysians!…

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Atomic Zero Show #86 Prof. Daniel Phil Gonzales, JD. 3:00:21

2y ago3:00:21

3:00:21

Send us a text Welcome back to Atomic Zero! This week, we are joined by our returning guest, Professor Gonzalez of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University. He has a long and distinguished career in academia, activism, and law. Professor Gonzalez is a founding member of the Asian American Studies Department at San Francisco State Un…

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Atomic Zero Show LMT #85 Last Month Tonight May 2:39:01

2y ago2:39:01

2:39:01

Send us a text Happy AAPI Month, Atomic Zero Fans! I hope everyone is safe and doing well this wonderful spring. We are excited to welcome back our guest Edwin Li, who will give us an update on the Dodger Stadium Gondola Lift. The election year is upon us, and we are excited to talk about all the candidates running for office. Finally, we will disc…

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EDC is literally the Electric Gaysian Carnival with Aydin Quach, rave researcher 1:01:16

2y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

SO MANY gaysians were at Electric Daisy Carnival last week - but not your hosts! So Bao and Chris interview someone who did. Our guest Aydin Quach brings a fresh perspective as an EDC first-timer. But also as someone who’s dedicated his academic research to the growing gaysian subculture at raves. We cover EDC 2023’s highlights and low lights, tote…

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It's literally Gaysian Week! (mini-episode) 30:13

2y ago30:13

30:13

It's GAYSIAN WEEK! Or, Queer and Trans Asian Pacific Islander week, to be exact. If you haven't heard of it, you’re not alone. It's relatively new! And drops on this upcoming week that shares the last days of API heritage month (May) and first few of Pride month (June). So we bring you a *mini-episode* where we get a bit corny, a bit softcore Asian…

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Literally, drag bands, not drag bans with Panda Dulce 1:03:24

2y ago1:03:24

1:03:24

After White supremacists stormed a children’s event she hosted at a Bay Area library last year, friend and Drag Story Hour co-founder Panda Dulce was thrust into the center of the drag ban debate. In this week’s episode, Panda recounts the story and why it’s the last time she’ll tell it publicly. We also get into the complicated journey of healing …

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Atomic Zero Show LMT #84 Last Month Tonight April 3:18:45

2y ago3:18:45

3:18:45

Send us a text Hey Atomic Zero Fans, I hope your staying safe and enjoying the 'Super Bloom' happening all around California. Join us as we get busy about FoxNews and CNN's shake up. They're out! It's been one heck of a month and The A's baseball team is leaving the area. Sad times in the bay-area for sure. Also, Did anybody notice that Someone Dir…

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Literally, BEEF 52:18

2y ago52:18

52:18

We’re popping the top off our GAYSIAN RAGE. Inspired by the Netflix series “BEEF,” we won’t bottle up our grudges any longer! Listen as we go through our beefs on a range topics: gender reveal parties, Frank Ocean’s Coachella set, misgendering, vaping, hemorrhoids….and finally, each other. Minor feelings? We’ve got major ones. The complaint departm…

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