In this episode, we sit down with comedian and writer Jake Cornell, the quick-witted mind behind Hey Big Guy and one of the most refreshing queer voices in comedy today. From coming out at 16 to finding his community later in life, Jake opens up about identity, shame, body image, dating, and the hilarious chaos of gay adulthood. We dive deep into what it truly means to find your voice, the pressure of building a career in stand-up, and why coming out made his life only easier. Jake reflects ...
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In this episode, we sit down with comedian and writer Jake Cornell, the quick-witted mind behind Hey Big Guy and one of the most refreshing queer voices in comedy today. From coming out at 16 to finding his community later in life, Jake opens up about identity, shame, body image, dating, and the hilarious chaos of gay adulthood. We dive deep into what it truly means to find your voice, the pressure of building a career in stand-up, and why coming out made his life only easier. Jake reflects ...
Hammams, Crossing Borders & Becoming an Author: Khaled Alesmael
Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend
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Hammams, Crossing Borders & Becoming an Author: Khaled Alesmael
In this episode, Khaled Alesmael shares his remarkable story of life as a gay Syrian writer, journalist and refugee: from cruising in secret hammams under an oppressive regime to crossing borders on foot and building a new life in Europe. Khaled talks candidly about growing up queer in Syria, the hidden LGBTQ+ community and the power of desire as resistance. He opens up about his journey through Egypt, Turkey and finally Sweden, where his writing became his sanctuary and where he learned to ...
Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend
In this episode, we sit down with comedian and writer Jake Cornell, the quick-witted mind behind Hey Big Guy and one of the most refreshing queer voices in comedy today. From coming out at 16 to finding his community later in life, Jake opens up about identity, shame, body image, dating, and the hilarious chaos of gay adulthood. We dive deep into what it truly means to find your voice, the pressure of building a career in stand-up, and why coming out made his life only easier. Jake reflects ...
