💡 Key Discussion Points:

Blaine, Ryan, and Reed kick off the New Year with a candid recap of the holidays, including the ups and downs of Friendsgiving, New Year's Eve drama, and a hilarious White Elephant gift exchange. 🎁

The crew dives deep into personal resolutions for 2025, focusing on self-care, mindful drinking, and tackling big goals while staying authentic. ✨

Blaine shares his thoughts on Dry January and how mindful practices like Allan Carr's The Easy Way to Quit Smoking have shaped his habits. 🚭

Don't miss the fun game at the end where the crew hilariously reflects on quirky quotes from past episodes! 🎮

🎧 Episode Breakdown:

[00:00:00] 🎙️ Introduction: Blaine reflects on the team's holiday adventures and shares their goal to make Coffee with Gays more consistent in 2025.

[00:05:12] ☕ Holiday Chaos Recap: From Friendsgiving drama to New Year's Eve mishaps, the crew shares personal highlights and lessons learned. Blaine recounts an awkward moment introducing a new date to the group during NYE festivities. 🥂

[00:15:47] 🎁 White Elephant Gift Exchange: A Costco blanket becomes the most stolen gift, and Ryan's infamous charcuterie board sparks plenty of laughs.

[00:25:10] 🥂 Dry January & Alcohol Habits: Blaine and Ryan discuss their relationship with alcohol and why Dry January feels like a fresh start after a festive (and boozy) season.

[00:35:32] 🚭 Quitting Smoking: Blaine opens up about using Allan Carr's The Easy Way to Quit Smoking and how it has helped him embrace healthier habits.

[00:45:18] ✨ 2025 Resolutions: The team outlines their goals for the year, including Blaine's commitment to creating more podcast content, Ryan's massage therapy progress, and Reed's focus on personal growth.

[00:58:00] 🎮 Game Time: The episode closes with a hilarious game segment where the crew reflects on quirky quotes from previous episodes, offering laughs and nostalgia for long-time listeners.

[01:05:00] 🏁 Closing Thoughts: The crew reflects on their shared journey, their excitement for 2025, and their gratitude for listeners who continue to support Coffee with Gays.

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Note: This episode was recorded on October 27, 2024, before the JD Vance interview with Joe Rogan. We’re intrigued to see that many topics we discussed were also covered. Share your thoughts below!

We’re encouraged by a Republican Vice President candidate addressing LGBTQ+ issues, aligning with our call for organizations like Human Rights Campaign to prioritize impactful legislation like the Equality Act. This act would affect 13 million LGBTQ+ Americans, and we believe it should be the focus, rather than niche issues.

In this Coffee with Gays episode, Blaine and the crew return from their summer break to tackle what truly matters in election season. They discuss online bullying 🗣️, the "Boys in Girls’ Sports" debate 🏅, HRC’s focus on gender care for minors 🏳️‍⚧️, and why bipartisan support, as seen with the Respect for Marriage Act, is crucial.

Tune in for an honest, insightful take on why LGBTQ+ advocacy needs to focus on broad legislation over divisive niche topics.

[00:00:00] 🎙️ Intro: Blaine, Ryan, and Reed reflect on past episodes and introduce Reed’s new perspective.

[00:07:02] ☕ Show Update & Matt's Story: The team previews an upcoming series on their friend Matt, outed after 35 years in the closet.

[00:15:23] 🗳️ Election Season & LGBTQ+ Issues: Blaine examines how LGBTQ+ rights are used in politics by both sides.

[00:20:29] 🤯 Online Bullying & Cancel Culture: Blaine discusses Mama Tot’s experience with online bullying after Hurricane Helene.

[00:28:00] 🏳️‍⚧️ HRC’s Focus on Gender Care: Blaine critiques HRC’s priorities, emphasizing a need to focus on broader issues like the Equality Act.

[00:35:00] ⚖️ Equality Act’s Impact: Blaine explains the Equality Act’s protections and its importance for 13 million LGBTQ+ individuals.

[00:40:49] 🏅 Texas HB 25 - "Boys in Girls' Sports": The team discusses HB 25, which restricts sports participation based on birth certificate sex.

[00:46:00] 🏛️ Respect for Marriage Act: Blaine highlights bipartisan support for marriage equality protections.

[00:50:00] 🏳️‍🌈 Co-opting LGBTQ+ Symbols: Blaine shares his frustrations on pride symbols being used in unrelated causes.

[00:58:00] 🎮 Game - Donkey or Elephant?: The team plays a guessing game with political quotes from Democrats and Republicans.

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🌈✨ In this episode of "Coffee with Gays," Blaine, Adam, Ryan, and our special guest hottie Reed open up about our coming out journeys, emphasizing the crucial step of coming out to ourselves before friends and family. These heartfelt stories are filled with challenges, triumphs, and humor. Get ready to laugh and be inspired as we share our unique experiences. Don't miss the fun game segment and the deep reflections on what it means to come out and live authentically. 🌈✨

Show Notes with Timestamps:

[00:00] 🗣️ Introduction: Blaine opens the episode and introduces the topic.
[00:23] 🔄 Re-Recording: Blaine explains the re-recording of the episode and renaming it to "Coming Out to Ourselves."
[01:17] 📅 Upcoming Episode Teaser: Adam and Blaine discuss an upcoming two-part episode featuring their friend Matt's dramatic coming out story.
[02:12] 🎬 Chely Wright's Documentary: Adam shares the story of country music artist Chely Wright's coming out journey and her documentary "Wish Me Away."
[06:23] 🎤 Impact on Careers: The group discusses the impact of coming out on careers, especially in conservative environments like country music.
[10:22] 🎲 The Game - This or That: A fun game segment where the hosts choose between options like "short or tall" and "cats or dogs."
[20:00] 👤 Coming Out Stories Begin: Adam starts with his coming out story, discussing the challenges and realizations he faced.
[29:39] 📖 Ryan's Story: Ryan shares his experience of coming out, including the support from his family and the journey of self-discovery.
[38:05] 💬 Blaine's Story: Blaine talks about his coming out journey, his religious upbringing, and how his family eventually accepted him.
[44:57] 🌟 Reed's Story: Reed discusses his coming out, including the initial conversations with his family and friends.
[50:00] 👫 Discussion on Preferences: The group humorously discusses their preferences and experiences related to roles.
[54:12] ✨ Closing Remarks: The hosts reflect on their stories and the importance of coming out and self-acceptance.

Resources and Support:

• PFLAG: Offers support for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Visit PFLAG.org 📞 1-202-467-8180
• The Trevor Project: Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth. Visit TheTrevorProject.org or call 📞 1-866-488-7386.
• It Gets Better Project: An online platform where LGBTQ+ individuals share their coming out stories and offer encouragement. Visit ItGetsBetter.org

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