<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd">
  <channel>
    <atom:link href="https://feeds.simplecast.com/SDwcYqhP" rel="self" title="MP3 Audio" type="application/atom+xml"/>
    <atom:link href="https://simplecast.superfeedr.com/" rel="hub" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"/>
    <generator>https://simplecast.com</generator>
    <title>The Alphabet Mafia Podcast</title>
    <description>Each episode features a different guest, usually from the LGBTQ+ community.  &quot;The Journey of&quot; episodes are about each guest sharing their unique background and story.  Guests cover their journey highlighting the struggles, upbringing, experiences and ultimate discovery of their sexuality.

&quot;A Discussion with&quot; episodes are discussions with various experts, influencers, academics and professionals.  Generally related to the LGBTQ+ experience of their scope of work.

We hope that anyone feeling lost or questioning themselves will get the chance to listen and identify with some of the guests, understanding that we are never alone.  </description>
    <copyright>2020 Alphabet Mafia LLC</copyright>
    <language>en</language>
    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
    <lastBuildDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:40:52 +0000</lastBuildDate>
    <image>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com</link>
      <title>The Alphabet Mafia Podcast </title>
      <url>https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e6b834d4-d78e-4589-a16a-71bc129736f5/e5792d39-c2aa-447f-ad07-cdacad7ff297/3000x3000/gig1.jpg?aid=rss_feed</url>
    </image>
    <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com</link>
    <itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type>
    <itunes:summary>Each episode features a different guest, usually from the LGBTQ+ community.  &quot;The Journey of&quot; episodes are about each guest sharing their unique background and story.  Guests cover their journey highlighting the struggles, upbringing, experiences and ultimate discovery of their sexuality.

&quot;A Discussion with&quot; episodes are discussions with various experts, influencers, academics and professionals.  Generally related to the LGBTQ+ experience of their scope of work.

We hope that anyone feeling lost or questioning themselves will get the chance to listen and identify with some of the guests, understanding that we are never alone.  </itunes:summary>
    <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
    <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
    <itunes:image href="https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e6b834d4-d78e-4589-a16a-71bc129736f5/e5792d39-c2aa-447f-ad07-cdacad7ff297/3000x3000/gig1.jpg?aid=rss_feed"/>
    <itunes:new-feed-url>https://feeds.simplecast.com/SDwcYqhP</itunes:new-feed-url>
    <itunes:keywords>alphabet mafia, coming out, coming out stories, coming out the cloest, gay brand, gay diary, gay journal, gay podcasts, gay stories, its ok to be gay, lgbt, lgbtq+, questioning my sexuality, sexual orientation</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:owner>
      <itunes:name>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:name>
      <itunes:email>ryantzanardi@gmail.com</itunes:email>
    </itunes:owner>
    <itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture">
      <itunes:category text="Personal Journals"/>
    </itunes:category>
    <itunes:category text="Education">
      <itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/>
    </itunes:category>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">1d2f1c8f-9924-4d66-98f2-8f6e3d9ff4c0</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Andrew Sciallo | Grindr Addiction and Finding Self Esteem</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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".</p><p> </p><p>Find Andrew: https://linktr.ee/AndrewSciallo</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Alphabet Mafia Links: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi, Andrew Sciallo)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-andrew-sciallo-grindr-addiction-and-finding-self-esteem-rxUR_72L</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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".</p><p> </p><p>Find Andrew: https://linktr.ee/AndrewSciallo</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Alphabet Mafia Links: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="45666622" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/episodes/283ac458-43a9-4092-8d5f-b4de2b58cbbe/audio/c4fb4a45-0c1e-4121-b794-19cef6d0c17b/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Andrew Sciallo | Grindr Addiction and Finding Self Esteem</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi, Andrew Sciallo</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:25:50</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Generation Shallow&quot;.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Generation Shallow&quot;.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt, gay dating, grindr critic, healing inner child, grindr, dating apps, alphabet mafia, lgbt podcast, gay men, gay community, body positivity, emotional detachment, gay tiktok, queer trauma, gay podcast, gay influencers, self esteem, the alphabet mafia, gay culture, tiktok, grindr harmful, gay dating apps, cultural critic, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">9e726ac2-4f06-49f3-8e7c-d5c7b8aa419f</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Dr. Carlton | Safe &amp; Enjoyable Queer Sex</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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?!</p><p> </p><p>Find Dr. Carlton:</p><p>IG and TikTok: @doctorcarlton</p><p>Twitter: @doctor_carlton</p><p>DoctorCarlton.net coming soon</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us: https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>All Alphabet Mafia Links: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Dr. Carlton Thomas, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-dr-carlton-safe-enjoyable-queer-sex-uSoMjW_x</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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?!</p><p> </p><p>Find Dr. Carlton:</p><p>IG and TikTok: @doctorcarlton</p><p>Twitter: @doctor_carlton</p><p>DoctorCarlton.net coming soon</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us: https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>All Alphabet Mafia Links: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="40127769" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/episodes/664a8af0-ca83-4430-8f31-fbdcf981ead6/audio/cde2ffff-60d2-4306-af69-8bcba2190c56/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Dr. Carlton | Safe &amp; Enjoyable Queer Sex</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Dr. Carlton Thomas, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:18:41</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Bottoming 101, STD &amp; 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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Bottoming 101, STD &amp; 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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt, lgbt science, lgbt sexual health, queer health, lgbt health, gay sexual education, gay sex, bottoming, lgbt sex ed, gay sex ed, bottoming tips, lgbt community, alphabet mafia podcast, gay sex tips, sexual health, the alphabet mafia podcast, queer sex, stds, sex ed, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">bad4c6fd-b7bd-40d2-8522-db217c5b2607</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Day Mori @givemeagumdrop</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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</p><p>Find Day:</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@givemeagumdrop?lang=en</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/givemeagumdrop/</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Givemeagumdrop/</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Support Ryan: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi, Day Mori)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-day-mori-givemeagumdrop-7Ny0Zd0U</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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</p><p>Find Day:</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@givemeagumdrop?lang=en</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/givemeagumdrop/</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Givemeagumdrop/</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Support Ryan: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="62556236" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/episodes/67fc3a18-1192-4c8a-b495-2cdc7d2b2e68/audio/cf9ce7f3-0372-4819-8bec-c71feb83f06e/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Day Mori @givemeagumdrop</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi, Day Mori</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:08:40</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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&apos;s new single &quot;Not Afraid of Love&quot; 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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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&apos;s new single &quot;Not Afraid of Love&quot; 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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt family, day mori, chosen family, non binary musician, lgbt podcast, queer song writer, queer family, givemeagumdrop, non binary, day mori non afraid of love, queer singer, alphabet mafia podcast, non binary singer</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ac63a631-6175-43dc-822c-b4ecde49243a</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Representative Taylor Small</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Find Taylor: https://www.taylorsmallvt.com/</p><p>IG and Twitter: @taylorsmallvt</p><p>Visit us https: //thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>All links for Alphabet Mafia: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi, Taylor Small)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-representative-taylor-small-nJXZBqdh</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Find Taylor: https://www.taylorsmallvt.com/</p><p>IG and Twitter: @taylorsmallvt</p><p>Visit us https: //thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>All links for Alphabet Mafia: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="62291524" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/episodes/66122262-d8af-43f6-9bc7-b00ec6232c95/audio/96d3aee9-4f7b-4317-b1d0-9ed5f2b9f791/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Representative Taylor Small</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi, Taylor Small</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:06:01</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt, 2020 election, transgender, taylor small, transgender politician, alphabet mafia, lgbt podcast, lgbtq, representative taylor small, election 2020, attempted coup, gay podcast, queer politics, lgbt politics, transgender politics, lgbt donald trump, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">09fa3867-ba4d-42bf-9834-67fc2c726057</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Alex Kazemi</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>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…</p><p><a href="http://www.popmagick.com/" target="_blank">www.popmagick.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.alexkazemi.com/" target="_blank">www.alexkazemi.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Find us:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2020 12:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alex Kazemi, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-alex-kazemi-WRS5_fkl</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>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…</p><p><a href="http://www.popmagick.com/" target="_blank">www.popmagick.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.alexkazemi.com/" target="_blank">www.alexkazemi.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Find us:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="38888398" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/episodes/0b8de9dc-df69-49c0-8a7a-9868bdd3f17b/audio/4b32dd1c-d5f9-40ac-a68f-aad5607214d9/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Alex Kazemi</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alex Kazemi, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:13:38</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Escaping the &quot;Matrix&quot;, 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 &apos;the simulation&apos;  - 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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at info@thealphabetmafia.com
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Escaping the &quot;Matrix&quot;, 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 &apos;the simulation&apos;  - 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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at info@thealphabetmafia.com
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>heteronormativity, lgbt, demisexuality, 5d, sex alchemy, spirituality, pop magick, sexual energy, magick and alchemy, demisexual, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">bdf2c6b7-e29e-40c4-9a56-121959c2eb5d</guid>
      <title>50th Episode Special! Ryan gets interviewed by Luke Jones</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Find Luke:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/lukemjoness</p><p> </p><p>Support Ryan and Alphabet Mafia:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Luke Jones, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/50th-episode-special-ryan-gets-interviewed-by-luke-jones-dX7DpV1f</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Find Luke:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/lukemjoness</p><p> </p><p>Support Ryan and Alphabet Mafia:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/rzanardi</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="64408428" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/episodes/92298095-2f5b-42f9-af08-e3a545107f11/audio/dc2e2791-5b0d-422f-9ce1-0a4124a62e93/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>50th Episode Special! Ryan gets interviewed by Luke Jones</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Luke Jones, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>02:06:16</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt help, gay friends, lgbt motivation, alphabet mafia, gay social media creators, lgbt podcast, coming out of the closet, lgbt coming out, gay social media, gay boys, gay stories, coming out stories, gay podcast, alphabet mafia podcast, gay culture, lgbt self help, gay frat, coming out, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">9d647743-5b56-4b7a-a9c7-42fb5ce64bf3</guid>
      <title>Christianity and LGBT with Reverend Brandan Robertson</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Tik Tok: @revbrandanroberston</p><p>IG: @brandanroberston</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show!</p><p>Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Brandan Roberston, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/christianity-and-lgbt-with-reverend-brandan-robertson-HvKxtjye</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Tik Tok: @revbrandanroberston</p><p>IG: @brandanroberston</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show!</p><p>Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="23983677" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/episodes/f1cb1f0e-a649-4605-8409-4b14d6eddb70/audio/3488015a-8f48-4aa6-b113-18d79042e075/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>Christianity and LGBT with Reverend Brandan Robertson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Brandan Roberston, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:44:29</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>What does the Bible say about homosexuality, how the church can embrace homosexuals, and why there&apos;s space for &quot;progressives&quot; 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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>What does the Bible say about homosexuality, how the church can embrace homosexuals, and why there&apos;s space for &quot;progressives&quot; 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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt, gay in the bible, christianity and homosexuality, lgbt and jesus, lgbt church, homosexuality in bible, homosexuality and religion, gay christian, lgbt community, bible and homosexuality, bible, brandan roberston, lgbt in bible, christianity, queer christians, reverend brandan robertson</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">d8dd39d4-a893-401c-9108-86da6fcb2e10</guid>
      <title>The Sex Talk! A discussion with Mckensea</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/mckensea</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sex-talk-a-discussion-with-mckensea-ZY1EjeW4</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/mckensea</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="46819008" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/episodes/4fe8dc16-5097-4399-9da8-20fd8c8b1c4c/audio/616fc0b4-abba-4944-8c55-dc458561bbc5/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Sex Talk! A discussion with Mckensea</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:27:56</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>queer sex talk, lgbt polyamorous, pansexual, polyamorous, lgbt podcast, queer kinks, lgbt sex, lgbt sex talk, gay kinks, consent, kinks, polyamorous relationships, queer sex education, queer sex, lgbt sex education, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ca2617ff-d09e-4ce2-bb03-b53d1fcd92b4</guid>
      <title>&quot;Religious Trauma &quot; A Discussion with Aaron Bottroff</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>Tik Tok: @aaronbottroff</p><p>Instagram: @aaronbottroff</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/religious-trauma-a-discussion-with-aaron-bottroff-Kx27v62s</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>Tik Tok: @aaronbottroff</p><p>Instagram: @aaronbottroff</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="48015533" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/9e7fb044-fbe6-4fcd-af8d-40df024e2ecf/aaron-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>&quot;Religious Trauma &quot; A Discussion with Aaron Bottroff</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:53:53</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>religion and queer, lgbt leaving the church, lgbt advice, lgbt youth, lgbt podcast, christian anti lgbt, religion, lgbt church camp, lgbt atheist, lgbt therapy, christian fundamentalism, lgbt religious trauma, conversion therapy, lgbt trauma, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">b235bfc0-3961-4026-b187-bd6ed115a479</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Poisonstrawberries</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>TikTok: @poisonstrawberries</p><p>https://linktr.ee/angel.lillie</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2020 11:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-poisonstrawberries-1Mv9lpLM</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>TikTok: @poisonstrawberries</p><p>https://linktr.ee/angel.lillie</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="33009494" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/e0d434ea-9868-462b-8625-155973c2ca2f/poisonstrawberries-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Poisonstrawberries</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:42:59</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt, queer history, teen pregnancy, lesbian culture, sex education, sex education in public schools, lgbt podcast, queer history in public schools, wlw, wlm fetishization, lesbian dating, fetishizing lesbians, queer sex education, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">64412489-90ba-47b7-9554-b4dd2ff74245</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Sam Machado</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>Instagram: @samuel_brando</p><p>                    @riceartbysam</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-sam-machado-cKdQGVBU</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>Instagram: @samuel_brando</p><p>                    @riceartbysam</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="42605035" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/e810aacb-2784-4782-8412-a8889f63f0ec/sam-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Sam Machado</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:21:05</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>heartbreaks, lgbt culture, lgbt relationships, gay relationships, gay podcast, toxicity in gay community, gay culture, getting over a heartbreak, gay heart breaks</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">976cadc1-0a40-4d46-a5c6-89d7fa1f6f31</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Brennen Beckwith @spiderbren</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Find Brennen:</p><p>Tik Tok: @spiderbren</p><p>Instagram and Youtube: @brennenbeckwith</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-brennen-beckwith-spiderbren-Pwu8Z5gj</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Find Brennen:</p><p>Tik Tok: @spiderbren</p><p>Instagram and Youtube: @brennenbeckwith</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="46682684" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/ee85da72-0025-4ed1-b8f2-056d4a6d3240/brennen-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Brennen Beckwith @spiderbren</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:30:40</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">12e86217-2362-4f76-8a84-db95f74a90b0</guid>
      <title>Controversial Conversation with @tran*ies4trump</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/controversial-conversation-with-tranies4trump-rPkPaR16</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="19041344" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/e5c04858-ad66-4e32-a513-382959501d65/tran-ies4trump-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>Controversial Conversation with @tran*ies4trump</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:36:37</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Noah is a transgender FTM Trump supporter and part of the Tik Tok group &quot;tran*ies4trump&quot;.  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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Noah is a transgender FTM Trump supporter and part of the Tik Tok group &quot;tran*ies4trump&quot;.  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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>transgender rights, conservative trans person, trans healthcare, conservative lgbt, lgbt podcast, transgender trump supporter, lgbt trump supporter, trans rights</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">b69fb117-a692-42b9-99d0-5b1fe1d6d8d3</guid>
      <title>An Artists Journey with Boy Apocalypse</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>TikTok: @boyapocalypse</p><p>Instagram: @boyapocalypseworld</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WShyNRfSXyLTHUjVFjYpr?si=vt2lZbYeS0qgB5IeqgnD1Q</p><p>Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/boy-apocalypse/1493849148</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Boy Apocalypse, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/an-artists-journey-with-boy-apocalypse-EHFHuHUI</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>TikTok: @boyapocalypse</p><p>Instagram: @boyapocalypseworld</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WShyNRfSXyLTHUjVFjYpr?si=vt2lZbYeS0qgB5IeqgnD1Q</p><p>Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/boy-apocalypse/1493849148</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="40397588" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/066e881d-7161-4144-b3db-4fe5a0154738/boy-apocolypse-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>An Artists Journey with Boy Apocalypse</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Boy Apocalypse, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:17:28</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>gay singer, lgbt podcast, boy apocalypse, gay podcast, gay musician, queer artists, coming out, queer music</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">97738562-f230-4f69-b7d7-779e39df024e</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Dana St. Amand</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>Tik Tok: @danistrans</p><p>Instagram: @dana_st_amand</p><p>www.danastamand.com</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Dana St. Amand, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-dana-st-amand-cT_HwIar</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>Tik Tok: @danistrans</p><p>Instagram: @dana_st_amand</p><p>www.danastamand.com</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="45152108" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/8653f387-fee9-496e-b34a-8cb76b911ffb/dana-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Dana St. Amand</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Dana St. Amand, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:25:53</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com
Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com
Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>trans podcast, transgender filmaker, transgender, coming out trans, queer activism, trans representation, lgbt podcast, transgender podcast, bladesmith, coming out transgender, gender dysphoria, trans women, trans women in hollywood, trans filmaker, queer community</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">6e2ab31f-971c-4a20-a2c1-36d5d3fb8230</guid>
      <title>Two Moms and a Disability with Eric</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>Instagram: @tacodorothy3.0</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/two-moms-and-a-disability-with-eric-3UGhJ0WX</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>Instagram: @tacodorothy3.0</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="33754110" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/15376b2e-4d17-4db7-9bca-c9119876c9d0/pod-with-eric-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>Two Moms and a Disability with Eric</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:08:22</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>growing up with two moms, gay and disabled, gay man, lgbt disabilities, having two moms, lgbt podcast, two moms, lesbian parents, gay podcast, queer disabilities, life with two moms, gay man story, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f2975df6-1269-48d6-8619-13b97679630a</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Mary High</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>Tik Tok: @shesonskis</p><p>Instagram: @highmollyy</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-mary-high-NgRHWhjP</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>Tik Tok: @shesonskis</p><p>Instagram: @highmollyy</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="28262021" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/913dcb64-f0e3-43d5-a948-83508940c800/mary-high-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Mary High</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:52:27</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e0356d53-fca2-46ec-a4bd-ce40ba975ab2</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Spencer Thomas @uhohgay</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>TikTok: @uhohgay</p><p>Instagram: @ssquiti</p><p>www.uhohgay.com</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi, Spencer Thomas)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-spencer-thomas-uhohgay-e64cX4Wo</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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:</p><p>TikTok: @uhohgay</p><p>Instagram: @ssquiti</p><p>www.uhohgay.com</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="39232152" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/ee8a77b0-7fb1-4160-8527-d365b7a1201b/spencer-pod-1-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Spencer Thomas @uhohgay</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi, Spencer Thomas</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:14:00</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>gay confidence, gay self help, lgbt youth, lgbt bullying, lgbt stories, catholic school, alphabet mafia, lgbt podcast, self confidence, tik tokers, coming out gay, body positivity, gay podcast, growing up gay, gay tik tok, gay, uhohgay</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">86438a78-d5da-4302-982b-766aea0a9b37</guid>
      <title>The Heroic and Tragic case of Oliver Sipple</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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.  </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 11:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-heroic-and-tragic-case-of-oliver-sipple-gy53H8lL</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.  </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="3966918" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/bc75be6b-ba1c-45d5-9107-77ff37fca89d/oliver-sipple-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Heroic and Tragic case of Oliver Sipple</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:07:40</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Queer history is important! This episode is a new format and doesn&apos;t feature a guest.  Instead we share the story of a lesser known gay icon and his heroic actions in the 1970&apos;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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Queer history is important! This episode is a new format and doesn&apos;t feature a guest.  Instead we share the story of a lesser known gay icon and his heroic actions in the 1970&apos;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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>queer history, gay history podcast, gay history, queer stories, gay podcast, lgbt icon, oliver sipple, queer history podcast, gay, lgbt history, lgbt history podcast, oliver sipple story, gay icons</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">b6547d32-5d2d-4d06-bacb-81ce01b94316</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Miguel LaPine</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>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.  </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-miguel-rivas-lNCK8H42</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.  </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="24448290" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/5e2373e0-dd31-4e13-bcd7-31b49a66179b/miguel-rivas-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Miguel LaPine</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:50:31</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Miguel is a gay law enforcement officer.  We discuss coming out and finding confidence in environments that aren&apos;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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Miguel is a gay law enforcement officer.  We discuss coming out and finding confidence in environments that aren&apos;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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>gay story podcast, police reform, gay man, lgbt police, lgbt coming out podcast, lgbt podcast, coming out to police, coming out story, coming out gay, gay podcast, gay coming out, lgbt police officer, gay police</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">8afe4d7c-9100-4292-b376-e1c68cc83b0d</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with @tokin808</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Anthoni is a black gay man from Georgia, musician aspiring actor and Tik Tok creator (@tokin808).  We discuss growing up as a queer person of color, personal journey through rehab and addiction, the Black Lives Matter movement and psychedelics as therapy.  Find Anthoni:</p><p>Tik Tok: @tokin808</p><p>Instagram: @tokin808</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-tokin808-gORJQ3IY</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anthoni is a black gay man from Georgia, musician aspiring actor and Tik Tok creator (@tokin808).  We discuss growing up as a queer person of color, personal journey through rehab and addiction, the Black Lives Matter movement and psychedelics as therapy.  Find Anthoni:</p><p>Tik Tok: @tokin808</p><p>Instagram: @tokin808</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="50665578" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/1525db67-2c03-4b67-beda-50b738888516/tokin808-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with @tokin808</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:40:38</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Anthoni is a black gay man from Georgia, musician aspiring actor and Tik Tok creator (@tokin808).  We discuss growing up as a queer person of color, personal journey through rehab and addiction, the Black Lives Matter movement and psychedelics as therapy.  Find Anthoni:
Tik Tok: @tokin808
Instagram: @tokin808
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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Anthoni is a black gay man from Georgia, musician aspiring actor and Tik Tok creator (@tokin808).  We discuss growing up as a queer person of color, personal journey through rehab and addiction, the Black Lives Matter movement and psychedelics as therapy.  Find Anthoni:
Tik Tok: @tokin808
Instagram: @tokin808
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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>poc lgbt, black and gay, poc queer, black gay man, self discovery, lgbt podcast, coming out gay, coming out journey, personal help, gay podcast, black lives matter from gay man, black queer story, queer poc, gay in black community, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">0f56f828-cca5-4d16-9b7e-0ce651da61f3</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Mx. Metaphor</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Eli is a transgender non-binary film producer, activist, and founder of Queer Collective, a creator centered and activist driven organization.  We discuss their background as a producer in Los Angeles, racism on a systematic and local level and how to be a white ally, as well their personal journey as a trans non-binary person and what understanding fluidity identities. Find Eli on</p><p>TikTok: @mx.metaphor</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog?</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2020 17:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Eli Aultman, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-eli-aultman-9Ayp_B9o</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eli is a transgender non-binary film producer, activist, and founder of Queer Collective, a creator centered and activist driven organization.  We discuss their background as a producer in Los Angeles, racism on a systematic and local level and how to be a white ally, as well their personal journey as a trans non-binary person and what understanding fluidity identities. Find Eli on</p><p>TikTok: @mx.metaphor</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog?</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="33933712" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/abf4def6-80c2-461a-905e-2c47438e5016/eli-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Mx. Metaphor</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Eli Aultman, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:05:27</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Eli is a transgender non-binary film producer, activist, and founder of Queer Collective, a creator centered and activist driven organization.  We discuss their background as a producer in Los Angeles, racism on a systematic and local level and how to be a white ally, as well their personal journey as a trans non-binary person and what understanding fluidity identities. Referenced in the show Angela Davis once said “I feel that if we don’t take seriously the ways in which racism is embedded in structures of institutions, if we assume that there must be an identifiable racist who is the perpetrator, then we won’t ever succeed in eradicating racism.”  
Find Eli on 
TikTok: @mx.metaphor

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Eli is a transgender non-binary film producer, activist, and founder of Queer Collective, a creator centered and activist driven organization.  We discuss their background as a producer in Los Angeles, racism on a systematic and local level and how to be a white ally, as well their personal journey as a trans non-binary person and what understanding fluidity identities. Referenced in the show Angela Davis once said “I feel that if we don’t take seriously the ways in which racism is embedded in structures of institutions, if we assume that there must be an identifiable racist who is the perpetrator, then we won’t ever succeed in eradicating racism.”  
Find Eli on 
TikTok: @mx.metaphor

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>coming out as non binary, the queer collective, lgbt stories, lgbt education, lgbt inspiration, non binary podcast, lgbt podcast, agender, queer collective, coming out lgbt, coming out non binary, eli aultman, lgbt show, trans non binary, gay podcast, white ally to black lives matter, non binary producer, transgender non binary, what is non binary, lgbt self help, being a white ally</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">b428a97c-f59f-4f06-babb-6f28aafb2265</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Cat and Raven</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Cat and Raven are LGBT business partners and founders of "Cat and Raven Designs". Our conversation focuses around the inspiration behind their brand, parenting as LGBT, and personal stories.  Check them out! https://catandravendesigns.com/</p><p>Tik Tok: @catandraven</p><p>Intagram: catandravendesigns</p><p>YouTube: Cat and Raven Designs</p><p> </p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The</p><p>Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 Jul 2020 11:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-cat-and-raven-zVU3_1PC</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cat and Raven are LGBT business partners and founders of "Cat and Raven Designs". Our conversation focuses around the inspiration behind their brand, parenting as LGBT, and personal stories.  Check them out! https://catandravendesigns.com/</p><p>Tik Tok: @catandraven</p><p>Intagram: catandravendesigns</p><p>YouTube: Cat and Raven Designs</p><p> </p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The</p><p>Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="41364423" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/a018d977-cf00-4b8f-8943-fd53cdbf0816/cat-and-raven-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Cat and Raven</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:46:30</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Cat and Raven are LGBT business partners and founders of &quot;Cat and Raven Designs&quot;. Our conversation focuses around the inspiration behind their brand, parenting as LGBT, and personal stories.  Check them out! https://catandravendesigns.com/
Tik Tok: @catandraven
Intagram: catandravendesigns
YouTube: Cat and Raven Designs

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily


</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Cat and Raven are LGBT business partners and founders of &quot;Cat and Raven Designs&quot;. Our conversation focuses around the inspiration behind their brand, parenting as LGBT, and personal stories.  Check them out! https://catandravendesigns.com/
Tik Tok: @catandraven
Intagram: catandravendesigns
YouTube: Cat and Raven Designs

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily


</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt company, cat and raven, lgbt parenting, lgbt podcast, pride brand, parenting as lgbt, cat and raven company, lgbt brand, pride soap, pride podcast, lgbt parents, cat and raven designs, lgbt soap</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">09f5eff2-70cf-43ca-8fa1-4d8dd2560a03</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Marc Sebastian</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Coming out Boxes?! Tik Tok virtual pride trolled by white supremacists,  cancel culture rules and responsibly being a "creator".  Marc is a fashion designer, model, and social media creator known for his Tik Tok series "History but make it Queer".  Find Marc:</p><p>Tik Tok: @marcsebastianf</p><p>Instagram: @marcsebastianf</p><p>Twitter: @marcsebastianf</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Marc Sebastian, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-marc-sebastian-uu1CpANi</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coming out Boxes?! Tik Tok virtual pride trolled by white supremacists,  cancel culture rules and responsibly being a "creator".  Marc is a fashion designer, model, and social media creator known for his Tik Tok series "History but make it Queer".  Find Marc:</p><p>Tik Tok: @marcsebastianf</p><p>Instagram: @marcsebastianf</p><p>Twitter: @marcsebastianf</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="47428202" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/c75fbfb9-9f10-4ad2-ac70-2a46b73800e5/marc-sebastian_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Marc Sebastian</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Marc Sebastian, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:55:28</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Coming out Boxes?! Tik Tok virtual pride trolled by white supremacists,  cancel culture rules and responsibly being a &quot;creator&quot;.  Marc is a fashion designer, model, and social media creator known for his Tik Tok series &quot;History but make it Queer&quot;.  Find Marc:
Tik Tok: @marcsebastianf
Instagram: @marcsebastianf
Twitter: @marcsebastianf

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Coming out Boxes?! Tik Tok virtual pride trolled by white supremacists,  cancel culture rules and responsibly being a &quot;creator&quot;.  Marc is a fashion designer, model, and social media creator known for his Tik Tok series &quot;History but make it Queer&quot;.  Find Marc:
Tik Tok: @marcsebastianf
Instagram: @marcsebastianf
Twitter: @marcsebastianf

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>tik tok podcast, virtual pride, tik tok lgbt friendly, marc sebastian, lgbt podcast, alt tok podcast, alt tik tok, tik tok suppression, lgbt tik tok, cancel culture podcast, gay tik tok, lgbt tik tokers, gay tik tokers, lgbt tik tok podcast, coming out box, lgbt story</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">d1d3b960-714b-4cb5-9d96-67222534c91b</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Gabi Katharina</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Bisexuality and micro labels, educating homophobic parents, Nickvideos denouncing Trump for clout.  Gabi is a bisexual creator making content around LGBTQ+ rights, women’s equality, and progressive politics.   Find Gabi on</p><p>Tik Tok: @gabikatharina</p><p>Instagram: @xxgabikatharinaxx</p><p>Twitter: @gabikatharinax</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi, Gabi Katharina)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-gabi-katharina-o1xODiZ5</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bisexuality and micro labels, educating homophobic parents, Nickvideos denouncing Trump for clout.  Gabi is a bisexual creator making content around LGBTQ+ rights, women’s equality, and progressive politics.   Find Gabi on</p><p>Tik Tok: @gabikatharina</p><p>Instagram: @xxgabikatharinaxx</p><p>Twitter: @gabikatharinax</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="27335707" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/27b346f1-70fc-4246-bcda-4671421b31bf/gabi-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Gabi Katharina</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi, Gabi Katharina</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:53:27</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Bisexuality and micro labels, educating homophobic parents, Nickvideos denouncing Trump for clout.  Gabi is a bisexual creator making content around LGBTQ+ rights, women’s equality, and progressive politics.   Find Gabi on 
Tik Tok: @gabikatharina
Instagram: @xxgabikatharinaxx
Twitter: @gabikatharinax

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Bisexuality and micro labels, educating homophobic parents, Nickvideos denouncing Trump for clout.  Gabi is a bisexual creator making content around LGBTQ+ rights, women’s equality, and progressive politics.   Find Gabi on 
Tik Tok: @gabikatharina
Instagram: @xxgabikatharinaxx
Twitter: @gabikatharinax

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>nick videos, lgbt education, sexual orientation labels, he/him lesbians, lgbt podcast, coming out to parents, bisexuality, bisexual podcast, homophobic parents, being outed, pansexuality, dealing with homophobia</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">989bfccf-e3b3-428f-a790-5ea3ed91f07c</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Luke Jones 2.0</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Luke's second appearance! Sexual awakenings, cutting off toxic friends, queer baiting on Tik Tok, homophobic parents, Tana Mongeau’s Only Fans, the new show "Hollywood" by "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy and a lot more.  Luke is a friend and social media creator you can find him</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukemjoness/?hl=ur">https://www.instagram.com/lukemjoness/?hl=ur</a></p><p>Tik Tok:  @lukemjones</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDQkNAS2dXdwJInIQjLcMg?sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDQkNAS2dXdwJInIQjLcMg?sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop</a></p><p>Only Fans: idk ask him</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Luke Jones, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-luke-jones-20-UNuHEEWZ</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Luke's second appearance! Sexual awakenings, cutting off toxic friends, queer baiting on Tik Tok, homophobic parents, Tana Mongeau’s Only Fans, the new show "Hollywood" by "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy and a lot more.  Luke is a friend and social media creator you can find him</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukemjoness/?hl=ur">https://www.instagram.com/lukemjoness/?hl=ur</a></p><p>Tik Tok:  @lukemjones</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDQkNAS2dXdwJInIQjLcMg?sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDQkNAS2dXdwJInIQjLcMg?sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop</a></p><p>Only Fans: idk ask him</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="66186977" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/12d732fe-4ad8-444a-aee4-b500b573c044/luke-jones-2-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Luke Jones 2.0</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Luke Jones, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>02:04:47</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Luke&apos;s second appearance! Sexual awakenings, cutting off toxic friends, queer baiting on Tik Tok, homophobic parents, Tana Mongeau’s Only Fans, the new show &quot;Hollywood&quot; by &quot;Glee&quot; creator Ryan Murphy and a lot more.  Luke is a friend and social media creator you can find him 
Instagram: @lukemjoness
Tik Tok: @lukemjones
YouTube: Kid Comedy
Only Fans: idk ask him 

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Luke&apos;s second appearance! Sexual awakenings, cutting off toxic friends, queer baiting on Tik Tok, homophobic parents, Tana Mongeau’s Only Fans, the new show &quot;Hollywood&quot; by &quot;Glee&quot; creator Ryan Murphy and a lot more.  Luke is a friend and social media creator you can find him 
Instagram: @lukemjoness
Tik Tok: @lukemjones
YouTube: Kid Comedy
Only Fans: idk ask him 

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>gay help podcast, tik tok podcast, queer baiting, luke jones, tik tok influencers, queer baiting on tik tok, gay advice, lgbt podcast, podcast with luke jones, sexaul awakening, addressing privilege, cutting off toxic friends, gay baiting on tik tok, gay awakening, homophobic parents, tik tok creators, alphabet mafia podcast, lgbt tik tok podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">6e6e1881-4874-441d-acf5-49c7dfef12d0</guid>
      <title>The Journey of @closeted_fratguy</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Coming out to friends, anxiety around coming out, and exploring your sexuality.  @closeted_frat guy is a wonderful college kid who has documented his coming out process on Tik Tok and is working to inspire others to feel comfortable in who they are.  Check him out:</p><p>Tik Tok: closeted_fratguy</p><p>Instagram: closeted_fratguy</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2020 11:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-journey-of-closeted-fratguy-kAZJi_hf</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coming out to friends, anxiety around coming out, and exploring your sexuality.  @closeted_frat guy is a wonderful college kid who has documented his coming out process on Tik Tok and is working to inspire others to feel comfortable in who they are.  Check him out:</p><p>Tik Tok: closeted_fratguy</p><p>Instagram: closeted_fratguy</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="25564003" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/b3deff59-b90b-4a60-9eab-146b5f991dac/closeted-fratguy-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of @closeted_fratguy</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:49:19</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Coming out to friends, anxiety around coming out, and exploring your sexuality.  @closeted_frat guy is a wonderful college kid who has documented his coming out process on Tik Tok and is working to inspire others to feel comfortable in who they are.  Check him out:
Tik Tok: closeted_fratguy
Instagram: closeted_fratguy

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Coming out to friends, anxiety around coming out, and exploring your sexuality.  @closeted_frat guy is a wonderful college kid who has documented his coming out process on Tik Tok and is working to inspire others to feel comfortable in who they are.  Check him out:
Tik Tok: closeted_fratguy
Instagram: closeted_fratguy

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>closet stories, closeted_fratguy, coming out help, coming out podcast, gay fraternity, lgbt stories, coming out of the closet, being in the closet, lgbt coming out, coming out advice, gay in a frat, gay podcast, closeted frat gay, coming out as gay, gay in fraternity</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">98e39208-dc49-47c4-94fe-f1f573245b37</guid>
      <title>News RECAP: Poland, Supreme Court decision, Black Trans murders (Solo Episode)</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Polish President is trying to eradicate LGBT, historical Supreme Court decision in favor of LGBT Protection, and more black trans women are murdered.  A lot has happened this week and so we thought it would be a good idea to do a solo news recap.  </p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>SIGN THIS PETITION: <a href="https://www.change.org/p/mateusz-morawiecki-pass-laws-that-would-protect-lgbt-people-in-poland-and-abolish-current-anti-lgbt-laws">https://www.change.org/p/mateusz-morawiecki-pass-laws-that-would-protect-lgbt-people-in-poland-and-abolish-current-anti-lgbt-laws</a></p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 11:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/news-recap-poland-supreme-court-decision-black-trans-murders-solo-episode-lu7BbbQS</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Polish President is trying to eradicate LGBT, historical Supreme Court decision in favor of LGBT Protection, and more black trans women are murdered.  A lot has happened this week and so we thought it would be a good idea to do a solo news recap.  </p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>SIGN THIS PETITION: <a href="https://www.change.org/p/mateusz-morawiecki-pass-laws-that-would-protect-lgbt-people-in-poland-and-abolish-current-anti-lgbt-laws">https://www.change.org/p/mateusz-morawiecki-pass-laws-that-would-protect-lgbt-people-in-poland-and-abolish-current-anti-lgbt-laws</a></p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="8368603" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/0af2e17d-1410-4b10-8062-6c07e61e94cf/june16-solo-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>News RECAP: Poland, Supreme Court decision, Black Trans murders (Solo Episode)</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:16:54</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Polish President is trying to eradicate LGBT, historical Supreme Court decision in favor of LGBT Protection, and more black trans women are murdered.  A lot has happened this week and so we thought it would be a good idea to do a solo news recap.  

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

SIGN THIS PETITION: https://www.change.org/p/mateusz-morawiecki-pass-laws-that-would-protect-lgbt-people-in-poland-and-abolish-current-anti-lgbt-laws

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/
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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Polish President is trying to eradicate LGBT, historical Supreme Court decision in favor of LGBT Protection, and more black trans women are murdered.  A lot has happened this week and so we thought it would be a good idea to do a solo news recap.  

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

SIGN THIS PETITION: https://www.change.org/p/mateusz-morawiecki-pass-laws-that-would-protect-lgbt-people-in-poland-and-abolish-current-anti-lgbt-laws

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/
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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>gay news, lgbt title ix, gay news recap, polish president anti lgbt, trans poc homicide, dominique fells, poland 2020 election, riah milton, lgbt podcast, poland election, poland lgbt, lgbt news, sarah hagezy, poland lgbt laws, andrzej duda, poland lgbt attack, supreme court lgbt decision, black trans lives matter, poland anti lgbt</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">49c230ce-c1fa-4718-8fae-4a30a1c5ce0c</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with @pootdamelio about Black Lives Matter</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Bobby is a bisexual black Tik Tok creator, making content mostly around social politics.  We discuss the current protests, defunding the police, racism, privilege and the overall Black Lives Matter Movement.  Find Bobby</p><p>TikTok: @pootdamelio</p><p>Instagram: @booobbbbbyyyy </p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit <a href="http://www.manscaped.com">www.manscaped.com</a> and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p><br /> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-pootdamelio-about-black-lives-matter-05_vJ2IP</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bobby is a bisexual black Tik Tok creator, making content mostly around social politics.  We discuss the current protests, defunding the police, racism, privilege and the overall Black Lives Matter Movement.  Find Bobby</p><p>TikTok: @pootdamelio</p><p>Instagram: @booobbbbbyyyy </p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit <a href="http://www.manscaped.com">www.manscaped.com</a> and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p><br /> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="27870809" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/5c02046f-d5ee-4597-9890-4a9b6ba0bc53/pootdamelio-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with @pootdamelio about Black Lives Matter</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:54:53</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Bobby is a bisexual black Tik Tok creator, making content mostly around social politics.  We discuss the current protests, defunding the police, racism, privilege and the overall Black Lives Matter Movement.  Find Bobby
TikTok: @pootdamelio
Instagram: @booobbbbbyyyy 

Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Bobby is a bisexual black Tik Tok creator, making content mostly around social politics.  We discuss the current protests, defunding the police, racism, privilege and the overall Black Lives Matter Movement.  Find Bobby
TikTok: @pootdamelio
Instagram: @booobbbbbyyyy 

Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>a discussion about black lives matter, bisexual black man, white privilege, systemic racism, explaining white privilege, black lives matter, black tiktoker, black tik toker, pootdamelio, lgbt and blm, racism in police force, black lives matter protest discussion, why pride belongs to blm, black lives matter and lgbt, defunding the police</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">32013f68-6c1f-48b3-bf65-ac22ce9f9c75</guid>
      <title>A discussion with Birdtails (Shanna)</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p> Shanna is a gender-fluid bird enthusiast, owning 11 birds as pets.  Shanna has amassed 1 million followers on Tik Tok (@birdtails) creating content around training and owning pet birds.  In this episode we discuss owning and training birds, being gender-fluid and finding joy through passions.  </p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit <a href="http://www.manscaped.com">www.manscaped.com</a> and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2020 11:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-birdtails-shanna-I2hSKtX_</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Shanna is a gender-fluid bird enthusiast, owning 11 birds as pets.  Shanna has amassed 1 million followers on Tik Tok (@birdtails) creating content around training and owning pet birds.  In this episode we discuss owning and training birds, being gender-fluid and finding joy through passions.  </p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit <a href="http://www.manscaped.com">www.manscaped.com</a> and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="57206328" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/93cfd7f2-3280-441a-82bb-8986049c6ff6/birdtails-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A discussion with Birdtails (Shanna)</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:06:00</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Shanna is a gender-fluid bird enthusiast, owning 11 birds as pets.  Shanna has amassed 1 million followers on Tik Tok (@birdtails) creating content around training and owning pet birds.  In this episode we discuss owning and training birds, being gender-fluid and finding joy through passions.  Check Shanna out 
TikTok: @birdtails
Instagram: @birdtails
Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Shanna is a gender-fluid bird enthusiast, owning 11 birds as pets.  Shanna has amassed 1 million followers on Tik Tok (@birdtails) creating content around training and owning pet birds.  In this episode we discuss owning and training birds, being gender-fluid and finding joy through passions.  Check Shanna out 
TikTok: @birdtails
Instagram: @birdtails
Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt strories, owning birds, lgbt podcast, what is genderfluid, pet birds, gay podcast, genderfluid, birdtails</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5809d76b-ec5f-46cc-809b-a32a68512cd5</guid>
      <title>Story of Survival: Navigating an Abusive Relationship with Joey</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Today's guest "Joey" tells the tragic and painful story of his experience with Intimate Partner Violence.  Joey talks about the signs, pitfalls, and true events that occurred during his two year abusive relationship.  </p><p>Follow Joey on Instagram: @instajoey</p><p> </p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 6 Jun 2020 11:15:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/story-of-survival-navigating-an-abusive-relationship-with-joey-mGevO_37</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today's guest "Joey" tells the tragic and painful story of his experience with Intimate Partner Violence.  Joey talks about the signs, pitfalls, and true events that occurred during his two year abusive relationship.  </p><p>Follow Joey on Instagram: @instajoey</p><p> </p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p> </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p> </p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p> </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p> </p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p> </p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="39692273" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/15995454-f455-461d-bffa-bec19d10270d/joey-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>Story of Survival: Navigating an Abusive Relationship with Joey</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:19:35</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today&apos;s guest &quot;Joey&quot; tells the tragic and painful story of his experience with Intimate Partner Violence.  Joey talks about the signs, pitfalls, and true events that occurred during his two year abusive relationship.  
Follow Joey on Instagram: @instajoey

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today&apos;s guest &quot;Joey&quot; tells the tragic and painful story of his experience with Intimate Partner Violence.  Joey talks about the signs, pitfalls, and true events that occurred during his two year abusive relationship.  
Follow Joey on Instagram: @instajoey

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">2513dac1-b2f8-4e9a-b8fc-6cb2d4304ad8</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Pride Box Founder Erika Nance</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Erika is the founder of Pride Box! What is Pride Box? In this episode we discuss the inspiration and origins behind Pride Box as well as her experience as a lesbian in middle America. You can find her on</p><p>Instagram: @erika.nance</p><p>TikTok: @erikasquared</p><p>Pride Box: https://pride-box.com/</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit <a href="http://www.manscaped.com">www.manscaped.com</a> and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2020 11:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Erika Nance, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-pride-box-founder-erika-nance-leQIBv7W</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Erika is the founder of Pride Box! What is Pride Box? In this episode we discuss the inspiration and origins behind Pride Box as well as her experience as a lesbian in middle America. You can find her on</p><p>Instagram: @erika.nance</p><p>TikTok: @erikasquared</p><p>Pride Box: https://pride-box.com/</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit <a href="http://www.manscaped.com">www.manscaped.com</a> and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="41265556" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/a4682c41-1ffe-4a72-9699-be0027e04766/erika-nance-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Pride Box Founder Erika Nance</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Erika Nance, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:46:10</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Erika is the founder of Pride Box! In this episode we discuss the inspiration and origins behind Pride Box as well as her experience as a lesbian in middle America. You can find Erika on 
Instagram: @erika.nance
TikTok: @erikasquared
Pride Box: https://pride-box.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Erika is the founder of Pride Box! In this episode we discuss the inspiration and origins behind Pride Box as well as her experience as a lesbian in middle America. You can find Erika on 
Instagram: @erika.nance
TikTok: @erikasquared
Pride Box: https://pride-box.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>pride box founder, gay business, lesbian entrepreneur, what is pride box, pride box podcast, lesbian podcast, gay business story, pride box story, lgbt clothing, pride box origins, lgbt entrepreneur, lgbt pride, pride box</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e2621ae0-1f3a-465f-9fce-7b4c0028cc18</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Dani &amp; Keely EP23</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Same sex relationships, lesbian dating and staying positive through adversity.  Dani and Keely are a couple here in San Diego, CA! Dani is a certified life couch and the founder of https://danimaxcoaching.com/ Keely and Dani recently launched "Coming out Happy Community" a membership based place for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect, inspire and grow.  </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 11:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-dani-keely-ep23-RKbfKr_e</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Same sex relationships, lesbian dating and staying positive through adversity.  Dani and Keely are a couple here in San Diego, CA! Dani is a certified life couch and the founder of https://danimaxcoaching.com/ Keely and Dani recently launched "Coming out Happy Community" a membership based place for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect, inspire and grow.  </p><p>Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/</p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</p><p>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</p><p>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</p><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="35387928" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/2f5eebf1-4918-4ba5-ae0d-ee9ac221ebda/dani-and-keely-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Dani &amp; Keely EP23</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:05:08</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Same sex relationships, lesbian dating and staying positive through adversity.  Dani and Keely are a couple here in San Diego, CA! 

Dani is a certified life couch and the founder of https://danimaxcoaching.com/ Keely and Dani recently launched &quot;Coming out Happy Community&quot; a membership based place for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect, inspire and grow.  

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Same sex relationships, lesbian dating and staying positive through adversity.  Dani and Keely are a couple here in San Diego, CA! 

Dani is a certified life couch and the founder of https://danimaxcoaching.com/ Keely and Dani recently launched &quot;Coming out Happy Community&quot; a membership based place for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect, inspire and grow.  

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>dani max coaching, keely antonio, gay dating, lgbt coaching, dani max, lgbt relationship, lesbian couple, gay relationship, lesbian relationship advice, gay dating advice, gay advice, lesbian relationship, gay coaching, lesbian dating, coming out, lgbt confidence, coming out happy, coming out with confidence</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">59e9e1cd-e99e-42e5-94ba-500c3042765b</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Luke Jones EP22</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cancel Culture, doing Only Fans and navigating high school as a gay teen.  Luke is a friend of mine and social media personality. 
Find Luke on:
Indtagram: @lukemjoness
Tik Tok: @lukemjones
YouTube: Kid Comedy

Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

Check out our YouTube for live-streams and hangout with us and guest creators: 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
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 11:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Luke Jones, Ryan Zanardi)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-luke-jones-ep22-md9a2NG_</link>
      <enclosure length="43964064" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/7b5a81a5-d994-420b-92f2-f2e4bd020519/luke-jones-pod-final2_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Luke Jones EP22</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Luke Jones, Ryan Zanardi</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:24:49</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Cancel Culture, doing Only Fans and navigating high school as a gay teen.  Luke is a friend of mine and social media personality. 
Find Luke on:
Indtagram: @lukemjoness
Tik Tok: @lukemjones
YouTube: Kid Comedy

Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

Check out our YouTube for live-streams and hangout with us and guest creators: 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 
&quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Cancel Culture, doing Only Fans and navigating high school as a gay teen.  Luke is a friend of mine and social media personality. 
Find Luke on:
Indtagram: @lukemjoness
Tik Tok: @lukemjones
YouTube: Kid Comedy

Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

Check out our YouTube for live-streams and hangout with us and guest creators: 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 
&quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt, gay tiktoker, luke jones, only fans, cancel culture, alphabet mafia, gay in highschool, lgbt podcast, what to do about cancel culture?, luke jones tik tok, doing only fans?, coming out in highschool, has cancel culture gone too far?, gay only fans, gay highschool teen, alphgabet mafia podcast, having an only fans</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">0f2d479e-25a0-4252-876b-05d4ecf27d58</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Dr. David Ross (Professor Ross) EP21</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Homosexuality and the Bible, societal gender stereotypes and the gender pay gap.  Dr. David Ross is a professor at a well known academic institution.  He teaches upper level classes on entrepreneurship, management and business.  Dr. Ross, known as "Professor Ross" has amassed a following on Tik Tok creating videos around LGBT+ issues, politics and social studies.  Find Dr. Ross:
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professorross?lang=en
Website: https://www.davidgaddisross.com/

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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
Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 11:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Ryan Zanardi, Dr. David Ross)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-dr-david-ross-professor-ross-ep21-zhWWax13</link>
      <enclosure length="57356169" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/469d6a08-f544-4908-8b1b-0d5cc55d4b11/dr-ross-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Dr. David Ross (Professor Ross) EP21</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Zanardi, Dr. David Ross</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:12:42</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Homosexuality and the Bible, societal gender stereotypes and the gender pay gap.  Dr. David Ross is a professor at a well known academic institution.  He teaches upper level classes on entrepreneurship, management and business.  Dr. Ross, known as &quot;Professor Ross&quot; has amassed a following on Tik Tok creating videos around LGBT+ issues, politics and social studies.  Find Dr. Ross:
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professorross?lang=en
Website: https://www.davidgaddisross.com/

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com
Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Homosexuality and the Bible, societal gender stereotypes and the gender pay gap.  Dr. David Ross is a professor at a well known academic institution.  He teaches upper level classes on entrepreneurship, management and business.  Dr. Ross, known as &quot;Professor Ross&quot; has amassed a following on Tik Tok creating videos around LGBT+ issues, politics and social studies.  Find Dr. Ross:
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professorross?lang=en
Website: https://www.davidgaddisross.com/

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM20 for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com
Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt social studies, being gay and the bible, toxic masculinity, lgbt bible, what the bible says about homosexuality, gay christian, homosexual christian, gender pay gap, lgbt issues, being gay and christian, gender studies, homosexuality and the bible</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ae501f94-5879-4e59-b39d-d44774bb7b18</guid>
      <title>What is the LGBT Panic Defense? A Discussion with @thatprosecutor EP20</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The LGBT or (Gay and Trans) Panic Defense is a court strategy that has yielded reduced sentences for murderers in hate crimes towards the Queer community.  Practicing Lawyer and Tik Tok creator @thatprosecutor explains all that you need to know.   To stand up against homophobic legislation, please take actions on the links below. 

Contact your State Representatives Today and urge them to take action: 
https://www.senate.gov/senators/contact
https://ziplook.house.gov/?htbin?findrep_house

Learn about your State laws and LGBT Rights: 
https://www.lgbtmap.org/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

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

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 11:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-the-lgbt-panic-defense-a-discussion-with-thatprosecutor-POsPrNA0</link>
      <enclosure length="19637196" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/e365ebe8-f110-441d-a356-db09e880c028/panic-defense-pod-w-adam_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>What is the LGBT Panic Defense? A Discussion with @thatprosecutor EP20</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:21:32</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>The LGBT or (Gay and Trans) Panic Defense is a court strategy that has yielded reduced sentences for murderers in hate crimes towards the Queer community.  Practicing Lawyer and Tik Tok creator @thatprosecutor explains all that you need to know.   To stand up against homophobic legislation, please take actions on the links below. 

Contact your State Representatives Today and urge them to take action: 
https://www.senate.gov/senators/contact
https://ziplook.house.gov/?htbin?findrep_house

Learn about your State laws and LGBT Rights: 
https://www.lgbtmap.org/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The LGBT or (Gay and Trans) Panic Defense is a court strategy that has yielded reduced sentences for murderers in hate crimes towards the Queer community.  Practicing Lawyer and Tik Tok creator @thatprosecutor explains all that you need to know.   To stand up against homophobic legislation, please take actions on the links below. 

Contact your State Representatives Today and urge them to take action: 
https://www.senate.gov/senators/contact
https://ziplook.house.gov/?htbin?findrep_house

Learn about your State laws and LGBT Rights: 
https://www.lgbtmap.org/

Treat your balls right.  Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily

</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>gay and trans rights, gay and trans panic defense, lgbt in court, lgbtq equality, lgbt panic defense, lgbt legislation, lgbt panic law, gay and trans equality, lgbt panic loophole, lgbt vote in senate, lgbt laws</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">27e03d42-83ca-40a2-9b99-44600afa54f7</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with GarBear88 EP19</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hacking your mindset for positivity, being your best self, and overcoming the bullies.  GarBear88 is an inspiring and encouraging gay man from Chicago.  He makes Tik Toks around staying positive, gay struggles, and setting yourself up for success.  
Check GarBear out on 
TikTok: GarBear88
IG: garbear_88

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  The most stress free, pain free shave below the waist.   Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 11:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-garbear88-PKX4iTYP</link>
      <enclosure length="53286547" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/f907c4aa-e782-44bf-83df-5123b55b131d/garbearpod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with GarBear88 EP19</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:09:14</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Hacking your mindset for positivity, being your best self, and overcoming the bullies.  GarBear88 is an inspiring and encouraging gay man from Chicago.  He makes Tik Toks around staying positive, gay struggles, and setting yourself up for success.  
Check GarBear out on 
TikTok: GarBear88
IG: garbear_88

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  The most stress free, pain free shave below the waist.   Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hacking your mindset for positivity, being your best self, and overcoming the bullies.  GarBear88 is an inspiring and encouraging gay man from Chicago.  He makes Tik Toks around staying positive, gay struggles, and setting yourself up for success.  
Check GarBear out on 
TikTok: GarBear88
IG: garbear_88

Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/

Treat your balls right.  The most stress free, pain free shave below the waist.   Visit www.manscaped.com and use code GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.

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 &quot;Prospective Podcast Guest&quot; in the subject line at
podcast@thealphabetmafia.com

Check out our socials:
TikTok: alphabetmafia
Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia
Twitter: @onegayfamily
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt success, lgbt healthy lifestyle, healthy gay, lgbt inspiration, healthy lifestyle, gay work out, positive mindset, lgbt encouragement, gay inspiring, lgbt positive, success, garbear88</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">1c3604fc-f55c-480c-9313-65a96456dba0</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Tyler Johnson EP18</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit <a href="http://www.manscaped.com">www.manscaped.com</a> and use code GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 11:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-journey-of-tyler-johnson-ep18-gI7SiBFR</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit <a href="http://www.manscaped.com">www.manscaped.com</a> and use code GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="32125176" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/fb46a419-07e1-42f6-a660-732d0fccbb93/podcast-with-tyler-johnson-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Tyler Johnson EP18</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:37:35</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Juggling religion and sexuality, navigating high school, and coming out to friends and family.  Today&apos;s guest is Tyler Johnson, a 16 year old from West Virginia who shares his story of finding himself and coming to terms with his orientation. 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 GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Juggling religion and sexuality, navigating high school, and coming out to friends and family.  Today&apos;s guest is Tyler Johnson, a 16 year old from West Virginia who shares his story of finding himself and coming to terms with his orientation. 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 GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>coming of age story, lgbt advice, lgbt youth, lgbt stories, coming out of the closet, coming out gay, keeping faith while gay, religion and gay, coming out, homosexuality and being religious</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">0fd08687-fd0a-4cb0-9809-e2674632a8ac</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with John Volturo EP17</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit <a href="http://www.manscaped.com">www.manscaped.com</a> and use code GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2020 11:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (John Volturo)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-john-volturo-ep17-RQnE11ZE</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Treat your balls right.  Visit <a href="http://www.manscaped.com">www.manscaped.com</a> and use code GAYFAM for 20% off and FREE shipping.</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="25783024" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/2c1081f2-134f-4071-b7b9-253aa43d09fb/john-volturo-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with John Volturo EP17</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>John Volturo</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:48:13</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>LGBT+ in the workplace, the LGBT+ Pay Gap, corporations role in pride?  John works with many top brands as a high level executive coach.  John is the founder of volturocoaching.com and is a life coach training many LGBT+ professionals how to live their best life both in the workplace and at home.  

Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe if you enjoyed!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>LGBT+ in the workplace, the LGBT+ Pay Gap, corporations role in pride?  John works with many top brands as a high level executive coach.  John is the founder of volturocoaching.com and is a life coach training many LGBT+ professionals how to live their best life both in the workplace and at home.  

Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe if you enjoyed!</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt, lgbt in business, lgbt at work, lgbt pay gap, coming out at work, gay in business, lgbt executive coach, big brand pride, lgbt life coach, marketing to lgbt, corporations at pride, gay at work</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">d596a0c0-bfd9-42aa-a090-468a9f0051f2</guid>
      <title>A Discussion with Josh Van Sant EP16</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Josh Van Sant is an Australian  gay man living in London.  In this episode Josh and Zanardi talk about how pride is celebrated today, is there too much corporate involvement? Do kinks belong there? We also talk about the importance of gay friendships and how to find friends as well as hookup culture and is it bad for you?   Josh is the founder of themoderngay.com a lifestyle and blog site dedicated to educating and helping gay men become the best version of themselves.  Josh has over 30,000 followers on Tik Tok where he frequently offers advice to gay men. </p><p> Follow Josh on TikTok and on Instagram @joshvansant and check out his website www.themoderngay.com</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: TheAlphabetMafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2020 11:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-josh-van-sant-ep16-Yo_neZxz</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Josh Van Sant is an Australian  gay man living in London.  In this episode Josh and Zanardi talk about how pride is celebrated today, is there too much corporate involvement? Do kinks belong there? We also talk about the importance of gay friendships and how to find friends as well as hookup culture and is it bad for you?   Josh is the founder of themoderngay.com a lifestyle and blog site dedicated to educating and helping gay men become the best version of themselves.  Josh has over 30,000 followers on Tik Tok where he frequently offers advice to gay men. </p><p> Follow Josh on TikTok and on Instagram @joshvansant and check out his website www.themoderngay.com</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: TheAlphabetMafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="31517968" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/6221d1b4-de0a-4171-a565-4aba9bfa1bac/josh-van-sant-final-pod_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A Discussion with Josh Van Sant EP16</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:00:31</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>The state of Pride, gay friendships, and hookup culture. Josh is the founder of themoderngay.com a lifestyle and blog site dedicated to educating and helping gay men become the best version of themselves.  Josh has over 30,000 followers on Tik Tok where he frequently offers advice to gay men.  Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The state of Pride, gay friendships, and hookup culture. Josh is the founder of themoderngay.com a lifestyle and blog site dedicated to educating and helping gay men become the best version of themselves.  Josh has over 30,000 followers on Tik Tok where he frequently offers advice to gay men.  Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">d39e04d9-8659-40f2-b113-df5db0293f93</guid>
      <title>A discussion with Nickvideos EP15</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Nick runs the  "Nickvideos" account on Tik Tok and is a conservative and outspoken Trump fanatic.  Nick gained popularity on Tik Tok making videos promoting Trump and Republican policies.  Nick is not part of the LGBTQ+ community and identifies as straight.  We brought him on our podcast because we believe one of the ways we can achieve equality and a harmonious environment is through long form conversation with those who might hold different beliefs or come from different backgrounds.  </p><p>with the trauma.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Nick Lowenberg)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-nickvideos-OJYz_cDU</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nick runs the  "Nickvideos" account on Tik Tok and is a conservative and outspoken Trump fanatic.  Nick gained popularity on Tik Tok making videos promoting Trump and Republican policies.  Nick is not part of the LGBTQ+ community and identifies as straight.  We brought him on our podcast because we believe one of the ways we can achieve equality and a harmonious environment is through long form conversation with those who might hold different beliefs or come from different backgrounds.  </p><p>with the trauma.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul><p>Check out our socials:</p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="21616341" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/21688060-b6b7-4d50-a62c-aeee5212505f/nickvideos-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>A discussion with Nickvideos EP15</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Nick Lowenberg</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:22:40</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Nick is a conservative Tik Tok personality and avid Trump supporter.  Nick is not a member of the LGBTQ+ community.  In this episode we discuss LGBTQ+ equality and how both sides of politics can work together to create a safer place for the LGBTQ+ community.   </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Nick is a conservative Tik Tok personality and avid Trump supporter.  Nick is not a member of the LGBTQ+ community.  In this episode we discuss LGBTQ+ equality and how both sides of politics can work together to create a safer place for the LGBTQ+ community.   </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt rights, lgbt podcast, lgbt debate, trump supporter lgbt, lgbt equality, republican supports lgbt</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">10a5a860-badb-4ff6-834a-5d3953bc452b</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Dan Jinks EP14</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Dan Jinks is a television and movie producer in Hollywood. Dan won the Academy Award for his work on "American Beauty".  Dan talks about the importance of finding friends or people who can support you, especially if your family can't.  We also discuss what Hollywood is doing to include more LGBTQ+ representation and the importance it plays.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>We are releasing a new weekly YouTube show! I'll be reading DM's and emails from those struggling with their sexuality and seeking advice, I will answer questions and give my advice on the subjects.  </p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a><br /> </li></ul><p>Check out our socials: </p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Dan Jinks)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-dan-jinks-2aetQjpJ</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dan Jinks is a television and movie producer in Hollywood. Dan won the Academy Award for his work on "American Beauty".  Dan talks about the importance of finding friends or people who can support you, especially if your family can't.  We also discuss what Hollywood is doing to include more LGBTQ+ representation and the importance it plays.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>We are releasing a new weekly YouTube show! I'll be reading DM's and emails from those struggling with their sexuality and seeking advice, I will answer questions and give my advice on the subjects.  </p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a><br /> </li></ul><p>Check out our socials: </p><p>TikTok: alphabetmafia</p><p>Instagram: The Alphabet Mafia</p><p>Twitter: @onegayfamily</p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="14946372" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/bd68af36-c212-4d7b-a62d-af619cfd4318/dan-jinks-ep14-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Dan Jinks EP14</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Dan Jinks</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:30:20</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Dan is an Academy Award winning producer known best for &quot;American Beauty&quot; and &quot;Milk&quot;.  Dan discusses how Hollywood is working to include LGBTQ+ representation, as well as the importance of finding a supportive group or role model.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Dan is an Academy Award winning producer known best for &quot;American Beauty&quot; and &quot;Milk&quot;.  Dan discusses how Hollywood is working to include LGBTQ+ representation, as well as the importance of finding a supportive group or role model.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>coming out podcast, gay producer, dan jinks podcast, lgbt representation in hollywood, dan jinks, lgbtq podcast, coming out gay podcast, gay podcast, hollywood lgbt representation, hollywood producer, lgbtq producer, gay hollywood, gay in hollywood, american beauty producer</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e9e75851-2bd2-4681-8319-bc139c5c740e</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Zach Portolano EP13</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Zach is a drag queen performer from a small farming town in upstate New York.  Zach was sexually assaulted by a friend in college and turned to drag as an outlet and way to help cope with the trauma.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>We are releasing two new weekly YouTube shows! One I'll be reading DM's and emails from those struggling with their sexuality and seeking advice, I will answer questions and give my advice on the subjects.  The other is a weekly vlog showing the behind the scenes and day to day of The Alphabet Mafia and how we operate.  We will also sneak peak exclusive content and unreleased merchandise.  </p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:05:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-zach-portolano-z6AfYcZu</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Zach is a drag queen performer from a small farming town in upstate New York.  Zach was sexually assaulted by a friend in college and turned to drag as an outlet and way to help cope with the trauma.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>We are releasing two new weekly YouTube shows! One I'll be reading DM's and emails from those struggling with their sexuality and seeking advice, I will answer questions and give my advice on the subjects.  The other is a weekly vlog showing the behind the scenes and day to day of The Alphabet Mafia and how we operate.  We will also sneak peak exclusive content and unreleased merchandise.  </p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ?view_as=subscriber</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="22776984" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/e9c6d310-e295-4f2b-b601-5439eb84a5fb/zach-ep13-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Zach Portolano EP13</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:48:26</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today&apos;s guest is a drag queen performer and sexual assault survivor.  Zach talks about growing up in small farm town and navigating high school without much representation for LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as surviving sexual assault and how he turned to drag as a therapeutic outlet.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today&apos;s guest is a drag queen performer and sexual assault survivor.  Zach talks about growing up in small farm town and navigating high school without much representation for LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as surviving sexual assault and how he turned to drag as a therapeutic outlet.  </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>coming out podcast, drag queen podcast, coming out gay, gay stories, coming out stories, lgbtq podcast, gay podcast, growing up gay, lgbtq stories, lgbtq coming out</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">94c4e0f3-986c-47ab-b5c9-14c6b8f401b1</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Santiago Estrada EP12</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Santiago immigrated to the United States when he was only one years old.  Fortunately he had a supportive and diverse cast of friends in high school and he was able to openly express his identity.   However, his parents weren't as accepting which lead our conversation to discussing how to take a step back and try to understand others views in a civil manner.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a>  </li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2020 15:51:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-santiago-WhenbSjb</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Santiago immigrated to the United States when he was only one years old.  Fortunately he had a supportive and diverse cast of friends in high school and he was able to openly express his identity.   However, his parents weren't as accepting which lead our conversation to discussing how to take a step back and try to understand others views in a civil manner.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a>  </li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="18476316" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/21645a69-b776-464a-b7be-d5046ade17f4/santiago-ep12-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Santiago Estrada EP12</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:27:49</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Santiago is young gay male and immigrant from Mexico. We discuss topics such as toxic masculinity, the importance of supportive groups and friends, and how to take a step back and see others perspectives.  Fortunately he had a pretty supportive environment from his friends in high school, however his parents weren&apos;t as accepting.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Santiago is young gay male and immigrant from Mexico. We discuss topics such as toxic masculinity, the importance of supportive groups and friends, and how to take a step back and see others perspectives.  Fortunately he had a pretty supportive environment from his friends in high school, however his parents weren&apos;t as accepting.  </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>coming out podcast, gay brand, alphabet mafia, afraid to come out, coming out gay, gay stories, lgbtq podcast, gay podcast, gay brand podcast, lgbtq community, coming out, hispanic gay, lgbt story, gay coming out story</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e2df0930-b485-4ed3-8916-1a58188490c8</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Nathan Serrato EP11</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Nathan is a 28 year old gay man and son of immigrant parents.  Nate was raised in the Roman Catholic Church and remembers confessing his sins at a a very young age.  Nathan talks a lot about the idea of "shame" and how tolling it can be to our well being.  Nate actually came out, went back in the closet and got a girlfriend, and came out again.  We discuss how to deal with shame and overcome being "our own worst enemy".  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2020 12:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-nathan-serrato-1zjwezi6</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nathan is a 28 year old gay man and son of immigrant parents.  Nate was raised in the Roman Catholic Church and remembers confessing his sins at a a very young age.  Nathan talks a lot about the idea of "shame" and how tolling it can be to our well being.  Nate actually came out, went back in the closet and got a girlfriend, and came out again.  We discuss how to deal with shame and overcome being "our own worst enemy".  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="12999888" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/d91d06cc-4f58-491a-ba31-204aa755203b/nathan-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Nathan Serrato EP11</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:27:22</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Nathan is a 28 year old gay man.  Nathan was raised in the Roman Catholic church and is the son of immigrant parents.  Our conversation revolves a lot around the idea of shame and how to deal with internal angst towards oneself.    </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Nathan is a 28 year old gay man.  Nathan was raised in the Roman Catholic church and is the son of immigrant parents.  Our conversation revolves a lot around the idea of shame and how to deal with internal angst towards oneself.    </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt support, dealing with shame, catholic and homosexuality, gay catholic, afraid to come out, lgbt coming out, gay stories, lgbtq podcast, feeling shame about gay, gay podcast, gay coming out, coming out as gay, how to handle shame, lgbtq stories</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">7d6df744-73df-4d96-90b3-2e209326bbea</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Amir Yassai EP10</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The guest today is Amir Yassai.  Amir grew up in a strict Muslim household and talks about the struggles of being burdened by religion when figuring out ones identity.  Amir still practices Islam and discusses how being both LGBTQ+ and religious can co-exist.  Amir also talks about the toxicity in current state of gay culture and how we can work to make the community more inclusive as a whole.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Amir Yassai)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-amir-yassai-LqCKdLgv</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The guest today is Amir Yassai.  Amir grew up in a strict Muslim household and talks about the struggles of being burdened by religion when figuring out ones identity.  Amir still practices Islam and discusses how being both LGBTQ+ and religious can co-exist.  Amir also talks about the toxicity in current state of gay culture and how we can work to make the community more inclusive as a whole.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="54640188" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/3a460ff5-949c-4459-a3e7-57a2e0cf93b7/amir-pod-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Amir Yassai EP10</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Amir Yassai</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:43:31</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Amir is a gay Muslim, comedian, producer and host of AfterBuzz TV.  Amir talks about the struggle of growing up in a rigid religious environment as well as toxic gay culture that is prevalent, especially in Hollywood.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Amir is a gay Muslim, comedian, producer and host of AfterBuzz TV.  Amir talks about the struggle of growing up in a rigid religious environment as well as toxic gay culture that is prevalent, especially in Hollywood.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>gay muslim podcast, coming out podcast, toxic gay culture, lgbt podcast, lgbtq muslim, toxic masculinity, coming out gay, lgbtq podcast, muslim and gay, gay culture, lgbt muslim, gay muslim, lgbtq culture</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">b0715d2f-ddd8-44a3-a2be-0518b001769e</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Bryan Mateo EP9</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Today's guest is a 30 year old immigrant and veteran.  Bryan hails from a Roman Catholic family and moved to the United States.  He went and joined the  Navy after high school and navigated his time in service during the "Don't ask Don't Tell" days.  Bryan grew up being told homosexuality was wrong and hearing negative remarks from his family members solidified his internal turmoil.   Much of our conversation revolves around not feeling accepted and how we can learn to open up and accept ourselves.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Bryan Mateo)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-bryan-mateo-TtBbwb_L</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today's guest is a 30 year old immigrant and veteran.  Bryan hails from a Roman Catholic family and moved to the United States.  He went and joined the  Navy after high school and navigated his time in service during the "Don't ask Don't Tell" days.  Bryan grew up being told homosexuality was wrong and hearing negative remarks from his family members solidified his internal turmoil.   Much of our conversation revolves around not feeling accepted and how we can learn to open up and accept ourselves.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="19597788" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/e92b337b-e072-453e-a6d8-4317a66d7a4c/bryan-mateo-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Bryan Mateo EP9</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Bryan Mateo</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:42:37</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Bryan is a 30 year old gay man, immigrant and veteran.  He served in the Navy during the &quot;Don&apos;t ask Don&apos;t tell&quot; days.  Much of our conversation was about not feeling accepted, both in family and work and how to overcome feeling rejected.   </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Bryan is a 30 year old gay man, immigrant and veteran.  He served in the Navy during the &quot;Don&apos;t ask Don&apos;t tell&quot; days.  Much of our conversation was about not feeling accepted, both in family and work and how to overcome feeling rejected.   </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>gay navy, coming out podcast, dont ask dont tell laws, gay veteran, dont ask dont tell, gay military, gay military man, gay stories, coming out stories, coming out in the military, lgbtq podcast, gay podcast, lgbt navy, lgbtq military, gay military story, lgbtq stories</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">47966165-a7cb-4d80-8714-f732f9b39ddd</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Cameron Bernard EP8</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, my guest Cam Bernard highlights what it's like growing up in a small country town as a queer mixed race person. Cam is a fantastic and positive person, really lighting up the room with his personality.    He gives specific examples of discrimination he has faced as well as tips on how to remain positive through adversity.  I had a wonderful time speaking to Cameron and think you all will find a lot of value in this episode.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Cam Bernard)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-cameron-bernard-A7tEZ9Pt</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, my guest Cam Bernard highlights what it's like growing up in a small country town as a queer mixed race person. Cam is a fantastic and positive person, really lighting up the room with his personality.    He gives specific examples of discrimination he has faced as well as tips on how to remain positive through adversity.  I had a wonderful time speaking to Cameron and think you all will find a lot of value in this episode.  </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="21581424" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/c2227d43-38ff-4f64-868e-c05df8f20d4a/cam-bernard-final2_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Cameron Bernard EP8</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Cam Bernard</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:44:37</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today&apos;s guest is Cam Bernard. Cam is a mixed race young gay man. Cam talks about his coming of age journey as a mixed race gay man in a small country town. Our conversation revolved around staying positive through criticism, learning to own your identity, and finding groups of people to connect with.   </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today&apos;s guest is Cam Bernard. Cam is a mixed race young gay man. Cam talks about his coming of age journey as a mixed race gay man in a small country town. Our conversation revolved around staying positive through criticism, learning to own your identity, and finding groups of people to connect with.   </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbtq inclusion, positivity in adversity, black gay man, coming out adversity, alphabet mafia, coming out gay, black gay experience, coming out stories, overcoming adversity, lgbtq podcast, gay podcast, lgbtq positivity, lgbtq community, lgbt community, gay mixed race, lgbtq acceptance, positivity, gay experience, queer podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">de848b43-0aa5-4344-877a-0c8a73c20d72</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Rob (anonymous) EP7PT2</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is part two of a two part conversation with Rob.  Rob immigrated to the United States from the Philippines at the age of 10. We encourage you to check out the first part as Rob tells his story of being outed in school, growing up with a homophobic dad, and even surviving cancer. In this part Rob will talk about how he navigated life post high school. He opens up about depression, mental health, and his experience with sexual assault.</p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Rob)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-rob-anonymous-pt-2-Pf4Qd3Yg</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is part two of a two part conversation with Rob.  Rob immigrated to the United States from the Philippines at the age of 10. We encourage you to check out the first part as Rob tells his story of being outed in school, growing up with a homophobic dad, and even surviving cancer. In this part Rob will talk about how he navigated life post high school. He opens up about depression, mental health, and his experience with sexual assault.</p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="17340084" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/32130df0-7629-42cd-817b-d36d90fade4a/rob-2-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Rob (anonymous) EP7PT2</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Rob</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:34:59</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Part two of the conversation with Rob. Rob is a young bi man who immigrated to the United States at the age 10. He grew up in a heavily homophobic family and also beat cancer as a young teenager.  In this part Rob opens up about depression, mental health, and his experience with sexual assault. He has elected to remain anonymous.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Part two of the conversation with Rob. Rob is a young bi man who immigrated to the United States at the age 10. He grew up in a heavily homophobic family and also beat cancer as a young teenager.  In this part Rob opens up about depression, mental health, and his experience with sexual assault. He has elected to remain anonymous.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>gay coming out stories, lgbt stories, alphabet mafia, lgbt podcast, filipino gay, lgbt coming out, bisexual podcast, coming out stories, bisexual coming out, lgbtq advice, lgbtq podcast, gay podcast, lgbt brand, homophobic father, lgbtq stories</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">fdc3f67c-f116-47eb-b0d4-2494a9c14058</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Rob  (Anonymous) EP7PT1</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The guest today is a 25 year old bi man and immigrant. He came to the United States at the age of 10 and hails from a very homophobic and rigid environment. He was outed to his classmates in middle school after experimenting with a very close friend of his. Later, as he as starting high school he got cancer and had to be pulled from school to receive treatment. He was a part of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Our conversation got pretty deep as my guest really struggled with a lot growing up and didn't have the most supportive family.</p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and get a lot of value out of it, don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Rob)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-rob-anonymous-pt1-RKhEXLyp</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The guest today is a 25 year old bi man and immigrant. He came to the United States at the age of 10 and hails from a very homophobic and rigid environment. He was outed to his classmates in middle school after experimenting with a very close friend of his. Later, as he as starting high school he got cancer and had to be pulled from school to receive treatment. He was a part of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Our conversation got pretty deep as my guest really struggled with a lot growing up and didn't have the most supportive family.</p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and get a lot of value out of it, don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="23989896" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/4095e3b4-fceb-4ace-99b2-d1d97c004452/rob-1-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Rob  (Anonymous) EP7PT1</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Rob</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:48:16</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today&apos;s guest is a young bi man who immigrated to the United States at the age 10. He grew up in a heavily homophobic family and also beat cancer as a young teenager.  This episode is long and will be broken into two parts. He has elected to remain anonymous.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today&apos;s guest is a young bi man who immigrated to the United States at the age 10. He grew up in a heavily homophobic family and also beat cancer as a young teenager.  This episode is long and will be broken into two parts. He has elected to remain anonymous.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt, coming out help, lgbt advice, think im gay, alphabet mafia, chronicles of lgbt, lgbt podcast, coming out of the closet, lgbt chronicles, coming out lgbtq, coming out gay, gay stories, coming out stories, lgbtq podcast, homophobic parents, gay podcast, homophobic family, lgbt struggles, lgbtq coming out, homophobia podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">61050b25-370e-47fb-90ab-54ebb3c87dc1</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Wil Fisher EP6</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Wil Fisher is a professional life coach, mentor, and LGBTQ+ activist. Wil has worked for an even ran LGBTQ+ positive camps that have sheltered those in need or from broken homes. He continues his work of service by mentoring fellow gay men, though not all the time do their problems revolve around their sexuality. In this episode we talk about the trauma Wil faced when he had middle school rumors spread about him, as well as his experience growing up in a time when being gay wasn't as accepted.</p><p>Find Wil at:</p><p><a href="https://wil-fullyliving.com/">https://wil-fullyliving.com/</a></p><p>IG: wilfish99</p><p>YT: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChThCBkslnr8OvWaY1tSYBQ/featured">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChThCBkslnr8OvWaY1tSYBQ/featured</a></p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Wil Fisher)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-wil-fisher-UwIzbaJy</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wil Fisher is a professional life coach, mentor, and LGBTQ+ activist. Wil has worked for an even ran LGBTQ+ positive camps that have sheltered those in need or from broken homes. He continues his work of service by mentoring fellow gay men, though not all the time do their problems revolve around their sexuality. In this episode we talk about the trauma Wil faced when he had middle school rumors spread about him, as well as his experience growing up in a time when being gay wasn't as accepted.</p><p>Find Wil at:</p><p><a href="https://wil-fullyliving.com/">https://wil-fullyliving.com/</a></p><p>IG: wilfish99</p><p>YT: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChThCBkslnr8OvWaY1tSYBQ/featured">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChThCBkslnr8OvWaY1tSYBQ/featured</a></p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="23606136" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/81902c2b-0200-43d7-9b24-16df242a529d/wil-fisher-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Wil Fisher EP6</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Wil Fisher</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:46:31</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Wil is California native and life coach and mentors many gay men. Wil shares his experience growing up in the 80&apos;s and 90&apos;s when it was a different time for younger LGBTQ+ people.  He talks about the trauma of having middle school rumors spread about you as well as shares some advice taken from his career as a life coach. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Wil is California native and life coach and mentors many gay men. Wil shares his experience growing up in the 80&apos;s and 90&apos;s when it was a different time for younger LGBTQ+ people.  He talks about the trauma of having middle school rumors spread about you as well as shares some advice taken from his career as a life coach. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt advice, gay life coach, being gay advice, gay advice, lgbt coming out, gay in the 90&apos;s, coming out story, gay life advice, coming out gay, lgbtq advice, lgbtq podcast, alphabet mafia podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">edd049b8-28f2-4673-a5b3-27928f47549c</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Harvie Gray EP5</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I sit down with Harvie Gray, who is originally from the Philippines but has made his way to San Diego for school. Harvie is studying hospitality and is not yet out to his parents. We had a more lighthearted and humorous conversation, however Harvie does get serious about the difficulties growing up in a country that isn't accepting of homosexuality.</p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>Growing Up in the Philippines- 5:55</p><p>The Idea of Existing in a Bubble- 11:55</p><p>Gay Representation in the Philippines- 15:30</p><p>Advice to people in other countries- 19:10</p><p>Getting out of your "bubble"- 21:50</p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Feb 2020 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-harvie-gray-iwWJJhLd</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I sit down with Harvie Gray, who is originally from the Philippines but has made his way to San Diego for school. Harvie is studying hospitality and is not yet out to his parents. We had a more lighthearted and humorous conversation, however Harvie does get serious about the difficulties growing up in a country that isn't accepting of homosexuality.</p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>Growing Up in the Philippines- 5:55</p><p>The Idea of Existing in a Bubble- 11:55</p><p>Gay Representation in the Philippines- 15:30</p><p>Advice to people in other countries- 19:10</p><p>Getting out of your "bubble"- 21:50</p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="15480134" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/81d7bd47-083a-4768-877b-23f2c5ff86b4/harvie-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Harvie Gray EP5</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:24:48</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Harvie is originally from the Philippines but has made his way to San Diego for school.  We had a more lighthearted and humorous conversation, however Harvie does highlight the difficulties growing up in a country that isn&apos;t accepting of homosexuality.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Harvie is originally from the Philippines but has made his way to San Diego for school.  We had a more lighthearted and humorous conversation, however Harvie does highlight the difficulties growing up in a country that isn&apos;t accepting of homosexuality.  </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>alphabet mafia, lgbt podcast, coming out of the closet, coming out story, coming out gay, gay stories, lgbtq podcast, gay podcast, international gay, lgbt philippines, gay from philippines</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">26211b0d-43f5-4831-b2d3-5617a968e4f3</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Jet Javelet (J.J.) EP4</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>My conversation with J.J. was very deep and powerful, J.J. opens up about his experience as a victim of sexual abuse, self harm, and what it's like navigating the world as a trans man. As a transgender Olympic athlete, we hear J.J.'s thoughts on the current issue of transgender athletes competing in sports. </p><p>You can find J.J. on Instagram @jjavelet</p><p>A few standout points I want to highlight:</p><ul><li>As an adult contacts his molester: 22 minutes 40 seconds</li><li>Post transition trans struggles: 37 minutes</li><li>Transgender athletes in sports: 54 minutes 30 seconds</li><li>Closing advice: 1 hour 1 minute 45 seconds</li></ul><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Feb 2020 12:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-jet-javelet-jj-yVMX_nRp</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My conversation with J.J. was very deep and powerful, J.J. opens up about his experience as a victim of sexual abuse, self harm, and what it's like navigating the world as a trans man. As a transgender Olympic athlete, we hear J.J.'s thoughts on the current issue of transgender athletes competing in sports. </p><p>You can find J.J. on Instagram @jjavelet</p><p>A few standout points I want to highlight:</p><ul><li>As an adult contacts his molester: 22 minutes 40 seconds</li><li>Post transition trans struggles: 37 minutes</li><li>Transgender athletes in sports: 54 minutes 30 seconds</li><li>Closing advice: 1 hour 1 minute 45 seconds</li></ul><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="34756920" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/faf2940c-d758-4f1b-ba7d-bd972a2f15fc/jj-javelet-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Jet Javelet (J.J.) EP4</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>01:06:57</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>J.J. is a transgender man, Olympic athlete, and survivor of early childhood sexual abuse. J.J. holds nothing back as he opens up about self harm and tells his story as a trans man and the emotional roller coaster he felt throughout life.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>J.J. is a transgender man, Olympic athlete, and survivor of early childhood sexual abuse. J.J. holds nothing back as he opens up about self harm and tells his story as a trans man and the emotional roller coaster he felt throughout life.  </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>coming out trans, trans athlete podcast, transgender in sports, alphabet mafia, being trans, lgbt podcast, trans athletes, transgender podcast, lgbtq podcast, coming out trans podcast, alphabet mafia podcast, transgender athletes, trans in sports</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">3efbe132-881f-4203-8dc0-58f2e8960650</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Lucas Blankenhorn EP3</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Todays guest is Lucas Blankenhorn. Lucas is a 23 year old gay man and is a Southern California native who moved away to study Theatrical Arts in Boston. Lucas has since moved back and is pursuing a career in theatre production. In this episode Lucas really dives into his childhood and some of the early memories he has that made him question his sexual orientation. He also talks about his religious mother and the role she played in his coming out process.</p><p>A few things Lucas said that we want to highlight:</p><p>On Acceptance: “I do remember praying to god to take it away from me, I was like why am I like this I don’t want to be like this”</p><p>On Mom: “at first she was like ‘i just don’t want you to be one of those gay guys that dresses like a girl’ Now she housed one of my trans friends for the holidays because her parents kicked her out”</p><p>Advice: “I think everyone finds a chosen family. No matter where you are theses a place where you can find someone or something”</p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Lucas Blankenhorn)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-lucas-blankenhorn-RiL6o5fT</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Todays guest is Lucas Blankenhorn. Lucas is a 23 year old gay man and is a Southern California native who moved away to study Theatrical Arts in Boston. Lucas has since moved back and is pursuing a career in theatre production. In this episode Lucas really dives into his childhood and some of the early memories he has that made him question his sexual orientation. He also talks about his religious mother and the role she played in his coming out process.</p><p>A few things Lucas said that we want to highlight:</p><p>On Acceptance: “I do remember praying to god to take it away from me, I was like why am I like this I don’t want to be like this”</p><p>On Mom: “at first she was like ‘i just don’t want you to be one of those gay guys that dresses like a girl’ Now she housed one of my trans friends for the holidays because her parents kicked her out”</p><p>Advice: “I think everyone finds a chosen family. No matter where you are theses a place where you can find someone or something”</p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us <a href="https://thealphabetmafia.com/">https://thealphabetmafia.com/</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><strong>https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</strong></a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:podcast@thealphabetmafia.com">podcast@thealphabetmafia.com</a></li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="13941540" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/52c172e3-96d1-4f5d-9f44-3ba4dce536fe/lucas-blanken-horn-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Lucas Blankenhorn EP3</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Lucas Blankenhorn</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:27:29</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today&apos;s guest is Lucas Blankenhorn, he is a young Theatre Arts professional and covers a lot about the beginning signs of realizing he was gay.  He also talks about his religious mother and her journey handling her son being gay. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today&apos;s guest is Lucas Blankenhorn, he is a young Theatre Arts professional and covers a lot about the beginning signs of realizing he was gay.  He also talks about his religious mother and her journey handling her son being gay. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>lgbt, lgbt background, coming out story, coming out gay, gay stories, coming out, lgbtq+, gay</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">8da833eb-7ce9-411f-acf3-8f6a92d35503</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Dylan Ponzio EP2</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Dylan is a college student studying Cognitive Brain Science and is thinking about going into some form of therapy post graduation. Dylan shares his experiences being raised in a small town and dealing with family issues, specifically his mother.  We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us www.thealphabetmafia.com </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ </a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com  </li></ul>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Alphabet Mafia LLC)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-dylan-ponzio-S7rDp3Aq</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dylan is a college student studying Cognitive Brain Science and is thinking about going into some form of therapy post graduation. Dylan shares his experiences being raised in a small town and dealing with family issues, specifically his mother.  We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review to help us out!</p><p>Visit us www.thealphabetmafia.com </p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ </a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? If you live in California 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</p><ul><li>podcast@thealphabetmafia.com  </li></ul>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="11049012" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/59497b5a-ba82-46ae-8657-2f3dd2ad5f28/dylan-ep2-final_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Dylan Ponzio EP2</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Alphabet Mafia LLC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:22:40</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today&apos;s guest is Dylan Ponzio. Dylan was raised in a small farming town and talks about the struggles small town LGBT+ individuals face.  Dylan also goes over his rocky relationship with his not very accepting mother.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today&apos;s guest is Dylan Ponzio. Dylan was raised in a small farming town and talks about the struggles small town LGBT+ individuals face.  Dylan also goes over his rocky relationship with his not very accepting mother.  </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>alphabet mafia, lgbt podcast, coming out of the closet, gay family, coming out stories, lgbtq, lgbtq podcast, gay podcast, struggling with sexual orientation, gay coming out stroies, lgbtq+</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
    </item>
    <item>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">8c0bbb85-309c-4794-a35e-3c52526eb0b7</guid>
      <title>The Journey of Henry Lopez EP1</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>With a slight twist to "the norm", Henry came out to his parents before his friends. We discuss his reasoning and journey to discovery, as well as touch on something called "implicit bias" studied in psychology and prevalent in modern culture.  We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review!</p><p>Visit us at <a href="thealphabetmafia.com">thealphabetmafia.com</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call <a>1-866-488-7386</a> or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast? If you live in California 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 </p>
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2020 01:59:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>ryantzanardi@gmail.com (Henry Lopez)</author>
      <link>https://the-alphabet-mafia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-henry-lopez-NAs8uWCs</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With a slight twist to "the norm", Henry came out to his parents before his friends. We discuss his reasoning and journey to discovery, as well as touch on something called "implicit bias" studied in psychology and prevalent in modern culture.  We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review!</p><p>Visit us at <a href="thealphabetmafia.com">thealphabetmafia.com</a></p><p>If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call <a>1-866-488-7386</a> or visit <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</a></p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast? If you live in California 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 </p>
]]></content:encoded>
      <enclosure length="11485980" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c76fd/4c76fd2b-1ef4-4fc7-9a9a-06cbf3209a01/e436df07-664f-477c-902f-c1b3b5e7bca7/em-ep1-henry-lopez_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&amp;feed=SDwcYqhP"/>
      <itunes:title>The Journey of Henry Lopez EP1</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Henry Lopez</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>00:22:33</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Welcome to the very first episode of the Alphabet Mafia podcast! Today&apos;s episode features Henry Lopez, a Southern California Native currently pursuing his masters degree in Psychology.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the very first episode of the Alphabet Mafia podcast! Today&apos;s episode features Henry Lopez, a Southern California Native currently pursuing his masters degree in Psychology.  </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>implicit bias, coming out story, gay stories, lgbtq, afraid to come out of the cloest, gay life, gay coming out story</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
    </item>
  </channel>
</rss>