ARE YOU A VERY BAD GAY?
Summary
Hosts Corinne Fisher and Christina Hutchinson promote their Edinburgh Fringe shows and discuss a listener’s story about a South African teacher who had relationships with students, debating victimhood narratives. They also analyze why men often ghost partners instead of breaking up cleanly. Comedian Elliot Glazer joins to discuss his new book, social media cringe, and his traumatic high school experience with an abusive drama teacher.
Topics discussed
Edinburgh Fringe show announcement and British accents
The Fiona Viotti case and male victimhood narratives
Men's reactions to abuse and the Jeanette McCurdy book
Ghosting, emotional labor, and crying during breakups
Elliot Glazer interview: Social media and teen attention spans
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High school theater, gay identity, and teacher-student dynamics
Gay dating apps, safety, and jealousy in relationships
Open relationships, monogamy, and possessiveness
Coming out in Long Island and the pressure of gay culture
Pride parades, Fire Island, and introverted gay spaces
Unconditional love, queer flexibility, and societal acceptance
Political division, trans athletes, and fear-mongering media
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