Adolescence sucks for everyone, but especially for queer kids. In a world that is openly hostile to queer people, The Queer Stuff Pod hosted by Max Emerson is here to help. From questioning, to coming out, to navigating the perils of sex/drugs/emoji filled texts, this survival guide promises to be a crucial resource and wellspring of joy for anyone currently going through it. Although curated from a gay man’s perspective, this project aims to include resources for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY!
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Adolescence sucks for everyone, but especially for queer kids. In a world that is openly hostile to queer people, The Queer Stuff Pod hosted by Max Emerson is here to help. From questioning, to coming out, to navigating the perils of sex/drugs/emoji filled texts, this survival guide promises to be a crucial resource and wellspring of joy for anyone currently going through it. Although curated from a gay man’s perspective, this project aims to include resources for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY!
TV, Fashion, and the 7-Year Life Cycle | Darren Kennedy
The Queer Stuff Pod
46 minutes
8 months ago
TV, Fashion, and the 7-Year Life Cycle | Darren Kennedy
TV presenter, style expert, and entrepreneur Darren Kennedy joins me to share his journey from radio to television, his most disastrous interviews, and how he found his place in the fashion industry. We also explore the inspiration behind his podcast The Number, his approach to personal style, and his documentary Gay Daddy.
Topics Discussed:
Darren Kennedy’s journey from radio to TV and fashion
His most memorable and disastrous celebrity interviews
The inspiration behind his podcast The Number
The Gay Daddy documentary and LGBTQ+ representation in media
Tips on personal style and men’s grooming with Kennedy & Co
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:37 - Who is Darren Kennedy?
00:06:08 - The power of work ethic
00:08:40 - Breaking into radio
00:10:10 - Darren’s worst interviews
00:11:45 - Shifting from radio to TV
00:12:53 - Entering the fashion world
00:16:53 - Irish vs. American TV
00:19:14 - Creating unscripted shows
00:22:10 - The story behind The Number podcast
00:25:22 - Darren’s lucky numbers and their meaning
00:28:39 - How to make people feel comfortable
00:32:45 - Inside the Gay Daddy documentary
00:35:25 - Being a “family-friendly” gay
00:35:52 - Mastering personal style
00:37:15 - The story behind Kennedy & Co
00:40:16 - Where to find Darren
00:41:22 - What happened to Darren’s foot?
00:43:45 - FIGHT ME: Handwashing
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The Queer Stuff Pod
Adolescence sucks for everyone, but especially for queer kids. In a world that is openly hostile to queer people, The Queer Stuff Pod hosted by Max Emerson is here to help. From questioning, to coming out, to navigating the perils of sex/drugs/emoji filled texts, this survival guide promises to be a crucial resource and wellspring of joy for anyone currently going through it. Although curated from a gay man’s perspective, this project aims to include resources for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY!
