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Gays Reading
Great authors. Real talk. Really fun.
Host — and gay reader — Jason Blitman is joined each week by bestselling authors, VIP gay readers, cultural icons, and other special guests for lively, spoiler-free conversations. Gays Reading celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally authors and storytellers through fun, thoughtful, and insightful discussions.
Whether you're gay, straight, or somewhere in between, if you love great books and great conversation, Gays Reading is for you.
Podcasting since 2023 • 135 episodes
Gays Reading
Latest Episodes
Nicci Cloke (Her Many Faces) feat. Tess Sharpe, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman welcomes author Nicci Cloke to discuss her latest novel and US debut, Her Many Faces. They explore the inspiration behind the book's innovative structure, Nicci's transition from UK to American publishi...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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1:12:22

Ruben Reyes Jr. (Archive of Unknown Universes) feat. Chloe Michelle Howarth, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman sits down with Ruben Reyes Jr. to discuss his highly anticipated debut novel, Archive of Unknown Universes, which follows his acclaimed story collection, There is a Rio Grande in Heaven. Their ...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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1:07:51

Dylin Hardcastle (A Language of Limbs) feat. Benedict Nguyễn, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman talks with author Dylin Hardcastle about their new book A Language of Limbs. They explore what it means to be fully present, and Dylin offers insights into the fascinating history of Claude Cahun, the p...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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1:03:33

Joe Westmoreland (Tramps Like Us) feat. Rob Franklin, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman sits down with author Joe Westmoreland to discuss the newly republished edition of his 2001 novel, Tramps Like Us. They explore the book’s evolution from memoir to fiction, delve into the “Pink Bubble” ...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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1:02:25

Leila Mottley (The Girls Who Grew Big) feat. Chip Pons, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman sits down with author Leila Mottley (The Girls Who Grew Big) to discuss her experience as a doula and how it shaped her portrayals of motherhood. They explore themes of friendship, family, shame, and th...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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1:05:29
