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Gays Reading | A Book Podcast for Everyone
Host Jason Blitman is joined by authors, Guest Gay Readers, and other special guests in weekly conversations. Gays Reading celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally authors and storytellers featuring spoiler-free conversations for everyone. If you're not a gay reader, we hope you're a happy one.
Episodes
87 episodes
Gregory Maguire (Wicked) feat. Eric Williams and Eden Espinosa
In this special episode, host Jason Blitman dives into the world of Wicked. Joined by legendary author Gregory Maguire, Guest Gay Reader is comedian and host of That’s a Gay Ass Podcast, Eric Williams, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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What's the TEA? with Sarah Leavitt (Something, Not Nothing)
In this new series What’s the TEA? host Jason Blitman gets the inside scoop on new books–authors are tasked with describing their books with 3 words using the letters T, E, and A. This episode features Sarah Leavitt...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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18:35
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Oliver Radclyffe (Frighten the Horses) feat. Roxane Gay, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman talks to author Oliver Radclyffe (Frighten the Horses) about his journey of self-discovery and the transformative power of being true to oneself, Henry Higgins, and his dating life. Jason is joined by G...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:15:08
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Lester Fabian Brathwaite (Rage) feat. Brian Derrick, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman talks to author Lester Fabian Brathwaite (Rage: On Being Black, Queer, Brilliant, and Completely Over It) about musicals and masculinity, drag queens, their introductions to Rosalind Russell, and seeing...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:00:17
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Lyndsay Rush (A Bit Much) feat. Cody Rigsby, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman chats with accidental poet Lyndsay Rush (A Bit Much) about the unique flavors of snacks, traumatic school memories, and the importance of embracing one's "bit much" personality. This episode’s Guest Gay...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:03:59
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What's the TEA? with Jeremy Salamon (Second Generation)
In this new series What’s the TEA? host Jason Blitman gets the inside scoop on new books–authors are tasked with describing their books with 3 words using the letters T, E, and A. This episode features chef and restaurateur J...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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13:36
Nicole Maines (It Gets Better...) feat. Sammy Rae, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman is joined by trans icon and Supergirl star Nicole Maines talking about her new book It Gets Better… Except When It Gets Worse, Disney movies, and the transformative power of storytelling. Guest...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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56:09
Eliot Schrefer (The Brightness Between Us) feat. Arielle Egozi, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman talks to Eliot Schrefer (The Brightness Between Us) about the challenges and joys of writing, the nuances of sci-fi, and how personal experiences shape storytelling. Later, guest gay reader Arielle E...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:04:49
What's the TEA? with Chad Beguelin (Showmance)
In this new series What’s the TEA? host Jason Blitman gets the inside scoop on new books–authors are tasked with describing their books with 3 words using the letters T, E, and A. This episode features Chad Beguelin...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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16:17
Rivers Solomon (Model Home) feat. Margaret Cho, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman talks to Rivers Solomon about their latest book, Model Home, discussing its unique spin on the haunted house genre and the layers of personal and family dynamics within. Guest Gay Reader Margaret Cho sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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George M. Johnson (Flamboyants) feat. Rasheed Newson, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman is joined by one of the most banned authors in the country, George M. Johnson, to talk about their new book, Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known. They discuss the significance of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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57:52
What's the TEA? with Abdi Nazemian (Desert Echoes)
In this new series What’s the TEA? host Jason Blitman gets the inside scoop on new books–authors are tasked with describing their books with 3 words using the letters T, E, and A. This episode features Abdi Nazemian...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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18:34
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Rumaan Alam (Entitlement) feat. Lea DeLaria, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman talks to Rumaan Alam (Entitlement) about the intricate themes of his novel, focusing on class, money, and societal values. They also delve into the significance of the book's title and how it reflects b...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:07:04
TJ Klune (Somewhere Beyond the Sea) feat. James Scully, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman talks to TJ Klune (Somewhere Beyond the Sea) about the highly-anticipated sequel to his bestselling novel, The House in the Cerulean Sea. TJ talks about his favorite character, feeling seen--es...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:04:21
What's the TEA? with Shannon Bowring (Where the Forest Meets the River)
In this new series What’s the TEA? host Jason Blitman gets the inside scoop on new books–authors are tasked with describing their books with 3 words using the letters T, E, and A. This first episode features Shannon Bow...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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Danzy Senna (Colored Television) feat. Jonathan Adler, Guest Gay Reader
Host Jason Blitman talks to author Danzy Senna whose new book Colored Television is the latest Good Morning America Book Club pick. They talk about psychics, the Cult of California, author personas, and her writing proces...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:00:24
Elif Shafak (There are Rivers in the Sky) feat. Franklin Cappadora, Guest Gay Reader
In the season premiere of Gays Reading, host Jason Blitman talks to acclaimed author Elif Shafak (There are Rivers in the Sky) about the importance of storytelling and information vs. knowledge vs. wisdom. They also engag...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:00:52
BONUS Read-Along: Abraham Verghese (The Covenant of Water)
In this BONUS episode, Jason and author Amy Jo Burns (Mercury) talk to Abraham Verghese about his book The Covenant of Water. Jason and Amy did a summer-long read-along with fellow listeners and rea...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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1:08:36
Season Finale: Books We're Excited About Second Half of '24 and a Message
In this Season Finale, Jason and Brett take it back to the beginning--two friends talking about books. They shout out 8 different books releasing in the second half of 2024 that they're excited about as well as share some Gays Rea...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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Upcoming/Up & Coming feat. Alana S. Portero, Komail Aijazuddin, and Gina María Balibrera
Jason and Brett are joined by debut authors Alana S. Portero (Bad Habig), Komail Aijazuddin (Manboobs), and Gina María Balibrera (The Volcano Daughters). They talk about how t...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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53:09
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Lev Grossman (The Bright Sword)
Jason and Brett talk to Lev Grossman (The Bright Sword) about the difference between an adventure and a quest, being the hero of your own story, the trials of putting on armor, and what makes a king. Lev...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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46:01
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Peng Shepherd (All This and More)
Jason and Brett talk to Peng Shepherd (All This and More) about what it means to be real, the repercussions of the choices that we make, the many versions of our lives, and get the scoop on her very first published...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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47:10
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Julia Phillips (Bear)
Jason and Brett talk to Julia Phillips (Bear) about different sibling dynamics, the "bear" knocking on her door, and why she's wearing a snake in her wedding photos. Julia Phillips is the bestselling...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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47:20
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