Recovering from Grindr addiction, our obsession with instant gratification, comparing ourselves on social media, toxic body standards and self esteem issues. Andrew is a social media creator, cultural critic, podcast host and writer. Andrew believes Grindr and apps like it is harmful for gay men and enlarging the emotional desensitization of our community. He is also the host of his podcast "Generation Shallow". Find Andrew: https://linktr.ee/AndrewSciallo Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Alphabet Mafia Links: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Bottoming 101, STD & STIs and the basics for more fun, safer sex! Dr. Carlton is a gay gastroenterologist who was raised in an über conservative tobacco town in the Deep South but somehow made his way to training at the Mayo Clinic for a top tier medical education. He landed his dream job in San Diego where he is married to an amazing guy and has 2 kids. While he serves the entire community’s medical needs, he is particularly proud to serve the local LGBTQ community in San Diego as a resource for healthcare without judgment or share. He stumbled onto Tik Tok during the pandemic and realized the need and the hunger for anal sex education ...and not just from the LGBTQ family but also women and straight men interested in butt play. So many people are embarrassed to talk about anal sex or ask questions about it, but let’s face it...most people want to know how to do it right, do it well, and do it safely! Who better to ask than a gay GI doctor who not only knows the medical side of things, but is no stranger to anal sex himself?! Find a queer friendly doctor near you: http://glma.org/ Find Dr. Carlton: IG and TikTok: @doctorcarlton Twitter: @doctor_carlton DoctorCarlton.net coming soon Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us: https://thealphabetmafia.com/ All Alphabet Mafia Links: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Chosen family, releasing the ego, and a live song performance. Day is a queer non-binary 18 year old singer, songwriter, and social media personality. Day's new single "Not Afraid of Love" is out now on streaming platforms. Stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/daymori1/not-afraid-of-love-2 Find Day: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@givemeagumdrop?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/givemeagumdrop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Givemeagumdrop/ Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Support Ryan: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Representative Small is the first transgender state legislature from Vermont. She was elected to her seat this past November, representing the Chittenden 6-7 district. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Find Taylor: https://www.taylorsmallvt.com/ IG and Twitter: @taylorsmallvt Visit us https: //thealphabetmafia.com/ All links for Alphabet Mafia: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Escaping the "Matrix", deconstructing heteronormativity, and channeling your vices into positive energy. Alex Kazemi is an Audible-best selling author and cultural deprogrammer. His new occult book Pop Magick: A Simple Guide To Bending Your Reality, aims to teach readers - the ancient secrets of magick and alchemy, and how to unplug from 'the simulation' - while dubbing as a non-fiction coming of age memoir following Alex’s turbulent Hollywood magickal trials growing up working in the fashion/music industry and his own alchemical struggles with addiction. Pop Magick has a foreword by Rose McGowan, and has received praise from Bella Thorne, Marilyn Manson, Robert Greene, Mitch Horowitz, Bret Easton Ellis, Bob Roth, Shirley Manson and many more… www.popmagick.com www.alexkazemi.com Find us: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write Ryan an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at info@thealphabetmafia.com

Uno Reverse! Celebrating the 50th episode of the Alphabet Mafia podcast, Ryan opens up for the first time on the show, acting as the guest to friend and episode host Luke Jones. Ryan talks about his experience in the closet, running from himself, joining a fraternity, motivation behind Alphabet Mafia, toxicity in gay culture, hookups and much more! Luke is a friend and fellow social media creator. Find Luke: https://linktr.ee/lukemjoness Support Ryan and Alphabet Mafia: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

What does the Bible say about homosexuality, how the church can embrace homosexuals, and why there's space for "progressives" in Christianity. Reverend Brandan is an author, preacher and activist. Find Brandan at http://www.brandanrobertson.com/ and follow his social medias. Tik Tok: @revbrandanroberston IG: @brandanroberston Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Sex education, consent, kinks, polyamorous relationships and most of the sex basics you need to know! Mckenzie (Mckensea) is a social media creator, model, marine naturalist and sex educator. Find Mckensea: https://linktr.ee/mckensea Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Religious trauma, importance of open critique of any thought authority or creed, and moving forward through traumatic experiences. Aaron is an active member of the U.S. armed forces and social media creator. Find Aaron: Tik Tok: @aaronbottroff Instagram: @aaronbottroff Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Sex eduction, teen pregnancy, the fetishization of WLM, and dating stereotypes. Poisonstrawberries is a 19 year old lesbian woman with a toddler from a previous relationship. Find Poisonstrawberries: TikTok: @poisonstrawberries https://linktr.ee/angel.lillie Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Relationships and heart breaks, filling the void through substances and rewiring your mind for self awareness. Sam is a gay man, journalist and writer in the entertainment space in Los Angeles. Find Sam: Instagram: @samuel_brando @riceartbysam Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Rapid onset gender dysphoria, gatekeeping in the LGBTQ community, approaching parents about transitioning and transmedicalism. Brennen is a FTM transgender content creator and founding member of The Queer Collective. Find Brennen: Tik Tok: @spiderbren Instagram and Youtube: @brennenbeckwith Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Noah is a transgender FTM Trump supporter and part of the Tik Tok group "tran*ies4trump". We discuss his world views and why as a transgender person he would support someone like Donald Trump. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

The closet, pain, loss, Gen Z super heroes and pouring emotions into music. Grant (Boy Apocalypse) is a gay singer/songwriter in LA. We examine his journey as a queer artists and how painful experiences can be turned into powerful stories. Find and Stream Boy Apocalypse: TikTok: @boyapocalypse Instagram: @boyapocalypseworld Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WShyNRfSXyLTHUjVFjYpr?si=vt2lZbYeS0qgB5IeqgnD1Q Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/boy-apocalypse/1493849148 Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Gender Dysphoria, coming out as trans, Queer activism, sword making and the Holywood machine. Dana is a transgender woman and filmmaker iin LA. She also has a passion for bladesmithing and makes swords for commission. Find Dana: Tik Tok: @danistrans Instagram: @dana_st_amand www.danastamand.com Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Life as a queer disabled person, growing up with two moms, persevering through the tough spots and breaking down stereotypes. Eric is a gay man with a life long disability, and found comfort in joining a truck club. Follow Eric: Instagram: @tacodorothy3.0 Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Personal growth, leaps of faith, and growing into the best version of yourself. Mary is a bisexual girl from the south and we attended college together at Ole Miss. Mary has since changed her life for the better and moved to Colorado on a limb after being unhappy in her environment. Find her at: Tik Tok: @shesonskis Instagram: @highmollyy Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Catholic school, body positivity, bullies, and self-confidence. Spencer is a gay social media creator, student and writer, using his platform to to encourage positivity and equality for the LGBT+ community. Find Spencer: TikTok: @uhohgay Instagram: @ssquiti www.uhohgay.com Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Queer history is important! This episode is a new format and doesn't feature a guest. Instead we share the story of a lesser known gay icon and his heroic actions in the 1970's. Oliver Sipple was a former marine and gay man, he saved President Gerald Ford in 1975 and this is his story in under 10 minutes. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily

Miguel is a gay law enforcement officer. We discuss coming out and finding confidence in environments that aren't traditionally accepting, the death of George Floyd and reforming the police. Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Treat your balls right. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping. Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at podcast@thealphabetmafia.com Check out our socials: TikTok: alphabetmafia Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia Twitter: @onegayfamily