Savage Love Episode 1038
Summary
Dan Savage opens with a reflection on the 1996 musical *When Pigs Fly*, connecting its "Hawaiian Wedding Song" to the early marriage equality movement and the political compromises made by gay voters in 2008. He advises a listener to vote for Democrats in the midterms despite current trans rights setbacks, arguing that imperfect allies are preferable to worse outcomes. The show features listener questions about ear fetishes, bathhouse etiquette, and navigating a threesome with a roommate and her dom. Finally, Dan discusses the persistent urban legend of Richard Gere and gerbils with journal…
Topics discussed
Intro and Hawaiian Wedding Song
Origins of the show and Howard Crabtree
History of the gay marriage movement in Hawaii
Obama's 2008 stance on gay marriage
White House Pride reception and DoD
Trans rights, midterm elections, and voting advice
Guest introduction: Alan Salkin and Gerbil
Sponsors and Quickies show promotion
Sponsor reads: Forkful and A Seeks B
Listener question: Ear fetish and ear porn
Sponsor read: Toler Financial Group
Listener question: Free bathhouse membership
Sponsor read: Forkful meals
Listener question: Kink-friendly roommate and dom
Sponsor read: A Seeks B
Listener question: Book club and biting in sex scenes
Interview with Alan Salkin on the Gerbil podcast
Listener question: Fiancée's ex-husband tattoo
Listener comments: Kegels and HSV empathy
Listener comments: Grapefruiting and blood orange
Outro and social media links
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