This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Real Housewives of Potomac, where an attempt at reconciliation between Wendy and her dad leads to a blow up of epic proportions from her mother. Then, a new episode of Married to Medicine, that see’s Toya put Eugene on blast, and yet somehow it’s all Heavenly’s fault. And finally, they dive into the steamy romance of Heated Rivalry Season 1, as a new queer love story takes the nation by storm and puts hockey into the zeitgeist once again.
4:54 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 10: Episode 12
52:09 - Married to Medicine: Season 12: Episode 04
1:32:27 - Heated Rivalry: Season 01
We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you.
We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com
Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com
All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby
We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource:
👉 Nationwide Bail Funds and Immigration Support from So Informed. This is a direct action guide that helps connect people to immigration bail funds, mutual aid efforts, and legal support across the country.
Let us be crystal clear: A Gay & His Enby stands for immigrant rights. Period.
We stand against the racism, xenophobia, and violent white supremacy driving Trump, his administration, and the illegal ICE raids terrorizing immigrant communities.
This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.”
We believe:
🖤 No human being is illegal.
🖤 Borders are violent.
🖤 Solidarity means action, not just vibes.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this guide is a great place to start. Share it. Donate if you can. Speak out even when it’s uncomfortable.
None of us are free until all of us are free.
In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace.
American Civil Liberties Union
Trevor Project
PFLAG
True Colors United
OutRight International
Lambda Legal
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
Human Rights Campaign
It Gets Better Project
This holiday message from Fishing Without Bait is a moment of pause and gratitude.
Jim Ellermeyer shares a short reflection for the season — acknowledging the challenges and emotions that often come with the holidays, while offering encouragement, mindfulness, and compassion. Whether the holidays are joyful, difficult, or somewhere in between, this message reminds us to stay present and gentle with ourselves.
Thank you for listening, for growing, and for being part of this community. We’re grateful to walk this journey with you.
This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Real Housewives of Potomac, where Angel lets her rental slip away, leading to speculation of what tier of WAG she truly is. Then, a new episode of Married to Medicine, that sees Simone lose it on her son, but will she in turn lose her marriage? Also, the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where Meredith walks the streets of Santorini and Angie talks Britani’s head off about a shady trademark. And finally, a new episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where Boz attempts to get some actual wives back on this show, and newbie Amanda attempts to present her expertise, or lack thereof.
6:03 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 10: Episode 11
39:21 - Married to Medicine: Season 12: Episode 03
1:23:36 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 12
We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you.
We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com
Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com
All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby
We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource:
👉 Nationwide Bail Funds and Immigration Support from So Informed. This is a direct action guide that helps connect people to immigration bail funds, mutual aid efforts, and legal support across the country.
Let us be crystal clear: A Gay & His Enby stands for immigrant rights. Period.
We stand against the racism, xenophobia, and violent white supremacy driving Trump, his administration, and the illegal ICE raids terrorizing immigrant communities.
This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.”
We believe:
🖤 No human being is illegal.
🖤 Borders are violent.
🖤 Solidarity means action, not just vibes.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this guide is a great place to start. Share it. Donate if you can. Speak out even when it’s uncomfortable.
None of us are free until all of us are free.
In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace.
American Civil Liberties Union
Trevor Project
PFLAG
True Colors United
OutRight International
Lambda Legal
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
Human Rights Campaign
It Gets Better Project
In this end-of-year AwesomeCast, hosts Michael Sorg and Katie Dudas are joined by original AwesomeCast co-host Rob De La Cretaz for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest tech shifts of 2025 — and what’s coming next.
The panel breaks down how AI tools became genuinely useful in everyday workflows, from content production and health tracking to decision-making and trend analysis. Rob shares why Bambu Labs 3D printers represent a turning point in consumer and professional 3D printing, removing friction and making rapid prototyping accessible for creators, engineers, and hobbyists alike.
The episode also covers the evolving role of AI in media creation, concerns around over-reliance and trust, and why human-made content may soon become a premium feature. Intern Mac reflects on changing career paths into media production, while the crew revisits their 2025 tech predictions, holds themselves accountable, and locks in bold forecasts for 2026.
Plus: Chachi’s Video Game Minute, AI competition heating up, Apple Vision Pro speculation, and why “AI inside” may need clearer definitions moving forward.
In Fishing Without Bait Episode 496 – *Clearing the Etch-A-Sketch: Letting Go of What Isn’t Ours, we continue Part 3 of our conversation with returning guest and Clairvoyant **Santina Grace. This episode focuses on healing trauma without rewriting or reliving the past. Through grounding visualizations, breathwork, and recovery-based insights, Santina and the *Fishing Without Bait team discuss how emotional experiences can be deconstructed so they no longer control our present moment. Using metaphors like clearing an Etch-A-Sketch or rooting into the earth through mindful breathing, the conversation highlights how releasing emotional energy that doesn’t belong to us creates space for clarity, neutrality, and joy. We also explore recovery as a universal human process — because everyone is in recovery from something — and how honoring yourself begins with learning to listen. 🎧 Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player 💙 Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait 📘 Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4
This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Real Housewives of Potomac, where Gizelle and Monique settle their differences without going low, as Stacey and Tia’s argument keeps them from getting high. Then, a new episode of Married to Medicine, that sees turmoil in Heavenly’s household at the front of Toya’s mind, leading to a battle on the dance floor. Also, the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, as the ladies venture to Santorini for some sights, fights and Lisa getting in makeup until late at night. And finally, a new episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where the art subjects at Jennifer’s Sip and Draw aren’t the only one’s feeling free, as Kyle opens up about her recent relationship past.
5:23 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 10: Episode 10
44:15 - Married to Medicine: Season 12: Episode 02
1:13:42 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 11
We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you.
We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com
Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com
All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby
We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource:
👉 Nationwide Bail Funds and Immigration Support from So Informed. This is a direct action guide that helps connect people to immigration bail funds, mutual aid efforts, and legal support across the country.
Let us be crystal clear: A Gay & His Enby stands for immigrant rights. Period.
We stand against the racism, xenophobia, and violent white supremacy driving Trump, his administration, and the illegal ICE raids terrorizing immigrant communities.
This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.”
We believe:
🖤 No human being is illegal.
🖤 Borders are violent.
🖤 Solidarity means action, not just vibes.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this guide is a great place to start. Share it. Donate if you can. Speak out even when it’s uncomfortable.
None of us are free until all of us are free.
In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace.
American Civil Liberties Union
Trevor Project
PFLAG
True Colors United
OutRight International
Lambda Legal
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
Human Rights Campaign
It Gets Better Project
On Wrestling Mayhem Show 986, Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike say farewell to John Cena’s in-ring career and to our own Intern Tony, with Intern Mac close behind. This episode dives into both major wrestling news and the behind-the-scenes reality of indie wrestling production life.
This Week’s Topics:
• John Cena’s retirement weekend and reflections on his heel run
• Netflix preparing to buy Warner Bros Discovery and the implications for WWE & AEW
• NXT Deadline, ROH Final Battle, TNA Final Resolution
• AEW Continental Classic continues to impress
• Production stories from Exodus Pro and VCW featuring our interns
• The new 880 Wrestling Warehouse venue
• Enjoy Wrestling, RWA’s Seasons Beatings, and new match drops on IndyWrestling.us
What We Learned:
• Kendall Grey is a breakout talent in NXT
• RJ City’s AEW backstage work is a highlight
• 880’s new venue is a game changer
• Revisiting historic venues creates creative energy
Support the show at Patreon.com/WrestlingMayhemShow and visit WrestlingMayhemShow.com for archives, links, and more.
In this episode of AwesomeCast 761, Michael Sorg is joined by Intern Mac and Intern Tony for a wildly geeky night of robots, AI, VR, and very silly holiday gifts.
We kick things off with the new Robosen Shockwave Transformer robot, a $1,000 self-transforming Decepticon boombox that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker, then fall down a rabbit hole of programmable Transformers, Buzz Lightyear, and WALL-E robots for STEM-minded kids. From there, Mac highlights Apple’s latest Apple TV “liquid glass” intro, crafted with real glass panes and practical effects instead of AI – a hopeful sign for human artists in an AI-heavy world.
Sorg shares what it’s like living with an AI-generated news anchor on his Telly-style TV, including a bizarre “buff Judge Elvis” story that looks nothing like the real judge and points toward a future of AI hosts on gas-station and in-store TVs. The crew then revisits GameStop’s “Trade Anything” day, reacting to reports of taxidermy, cans of beans, cursed plushies, and stressed-out employees caught between corporate hype and real-world chaos.
On the gaming and VR side, we look at a mod project that brings classic shooters like Quake III, Doom 3, Redneck Rampage, and Quake 4 into standalone VR on Meta Quest headsets and reminisce about the clunky mall-VR rigs of the 1990s. Chachi’s Video Game Minute covers the Helldivers movie, Netflix’s proposed Warner Bros / WB Games deal, and rumored Japanese studios making design applicants draw by hand to avoid AI shortcuts – which leads into a deeper chat about Netflix potentially owning Mortal Kombat, Batman Arkham, DC Comics, and what that means for movies and games.
Tony’s Awesome Thing of the Week is pure chaos: the TikTok-viral “Butts on Things” activity books, puzzles, and Cheek-to-Cheek card game – proving once again that everyone finds butts funny and weird gifts win Christmas. We wrap with internship reflections, from Apple sock purses and new Apple gadgets to everything Mac and Tony have learned about podcast production, live streaming, editing, and social media on the Sorgatron Media shows.
Stick around to the end for a tease of our Patreon-exclusive segment featuring the creepiest robot dogs you’ll ever see.
In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, we welcome back our imaginative, energetic returning guest Santina Grace for Part 2 of a deeply insightful conversation about mindfulness, self-awareness, grounding practices, and the inner battles so many of us face every day. Together, Santina and Jim dive into themes of anchoring thoughts, depersonalization, perspective shifts, emotional resilience, and reclaiming personal agency.

Santina shares a powerful example of using sensory-based anchors—in this case, strawberry essential oil—to help a client overcome cravings by reconnecting with a memory tied to freedom, comfort, and identity. The discussion expands into how grounding techniques and sensory awareness can support those dealing with derealization or feeling out of place in their own lives.
Jim and Santina also explore how filtered media realities and comparison culture distort our self-worth, leading many to believe they don’t belong. They remind us that turmoil has always existed in every era, and the real work is nurturing compassion—for ourselves first, and then for others whose perspectives differ.

Together they unpack:
• The difference between worry (paralyzing) and concern (actionable awareness)
• How every moment is a choice point
• The importance of checking in with ourselves mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually
• How meditation can look like focus, creativity, movement, or music—not silence
• How the mind’s chatter creates most internal conflict
• The dynamic between the “I-self” and “my-self”
• How befriending your “inner critic” or “inner witch” can reveal unmet needs and opportunities for self-care

This conversation is rich with humor, honesty, and the kind of grounded wisdom that encourages us not to “find ourselves,” but to create ourselves with intention, compassion, curiosity, and joy.
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This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Real Housewives of Potomac, where Ashley and Keiarna attempt to turn Monique against Stacey, but still she rises. Then, the season premiere of Married to Medicine, as tensions continue between Quad and Simone and their war of words at polo almost become an oh no. Also, the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where Bronwyn is feeling patriotic, as Meredith and Lisa come off as narcissistic. And finally, the season premiere of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, featuring the debut of Bravo darling Rachel Zoe as the ghost of Garcelle still lurks among this group.
6:13 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 10: Episode 09
45:42 - Married to Medicine: Season 12: Episode 01
1:14:30 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 10
We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you.
We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com
Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com
All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby
We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource:
👉 Nationwide Bail Funds and Immigration Support from So Informed. This is a direct action guide that helps connect people to immigration bail funds, mutual aid efforts, and legal support across the country.
Let us be crystal clear: A Gay & His Enby stands for immigrant rights. Period.
We stand against the racism, xenophobia, and violent white supremacy driving Trump, his administration, and the illegal ICE raids terrorizing immigrant communities.
This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.”
We believe:
🖤 No human being is illegal.
🖤 Borders are violent.
🖤 Solidarity means action, not just vibes.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this guide is a great place to start. Share it. Donate if you can. Speak out even when it’s uncomfortable.
None of us are free until all of us are free.
In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace.
American Civil Liberties Union
Trevor Project
PFLAG
True Colors United
OutRight International
Lambda Legal
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
Human Rights Campaign
It Gets Better Project
Fortnite’s wildest crossover ever, Samsung’s tri-fold phone, and Red Dead Redemption on Netflix — all in one snowy night.
This week on AwesomeCast 760, Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie “Dudders” Dudas, and Dave Podnar brave the Pittsburgh snow (plus the frozen tundra of Verona) to geek out over:
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Tri-Fold — a three-screen foldable that opens into a 10" tablet and costs about as much as a decent gaming PC. Is this the future of phones or just flex tech?
Cloud gaming from the couch — Sorg uses OneCast, GeForce Now, and Xbox Cloud Gaming to turn an Apple TV and Chromecast into a console-free living room, streaming everything from Mortal Kombat 1 to Marvel’s Midnight Suns.
Netflix Games leveling up — from Red Dead Redemption (2010) going mobile-only on Netflix to a WWE 2K “Netflix Edition” and Stranger Things puzzle games trying to lure the 99% of subscribers who never touch the games tab.
Marvel arcade goodness & Fortnite insanity — we punch through Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion on Game Pass and recap Fortnite’s giant event featuring Homer Simpson, Godzilla, Kong, Superman, Voltron, K-pop Demon Hunters, Kill Bill, Back to the Future and more.
Weird future tech — Hideo Kojima’s idea for a blood-scented floppy disk, BHaptics VR suits you can actually buy at Best Buy, and why we’re both fascinated and slightly terrified.
Shopping & robotaxis — Amazon’s 30-minute delivery pilot in Seattle and Philly, Katie’s Walmart turning into a gig-worker warehouse, and a Waymo robo-car that casually drives through an active LAPD stop.
Plus: birthday love for long-time supporter John “Diggy” DeGore, vintage Star Wars comics, and interns Tony and Mac discovering just how weird tech can get.
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Sorg, Rizz, and guest pro wrestler Some Guy Named John return for Wrestling Mayhem Show 985! This week, we cover 880 Wrestling’s big move to the Hilltop, John’s Thanksgiving Eve match with Effy & Billy Dixon, and the rise of “Gay Enough” allyship in indie wrestling. We react to Survivor Series and WarGames—including the viral $900 obstructed-view seats—and dig into TKO’s business decisions, the possible future sale of WWE, and AEW’s Blood & Guts comparison.
We also look at tournaments driving fresh matchups, Impact’s move to AMC, AAA’s commentary limitations, Dominik Mysterio’s growing star power, and why weekly shows accelerate development on the indies. In “What We Learned,” we discuss CM Punk’s dog Larry, fan expectations, boundaries, and why the crowd still demanded a kiss from Leaders By Example.
Visit WrestlingMayhemShow.com for more episodes.
In Episode 494 of Fishing Without Bait, we welcome back returning guest and clairvoyant medium Santina Grace for the first part of a warm, insightful, and deeply grounding conversation on reconnecting with joy, presence, and peace in today’s chaotic world.
Jim and Santina explore some of the most important emotional and spiritual challenges of our time, including:
• Finding joy in a world that feels overstimulated and overwhelming
• The myth of productivity and how tying your value to output diminishes your sense of self
• How fear fuels anxiety, and why anxiety can only live in the future—not the present moment
• Honoring the small comforts we take for granted—warmth, food, connection, breath
• How to protect your energy from negative media and emotional overload
• The difference between pleasure and true joy
• How children naturally process emotion with immediacy, and why adults lose that instinct
• Using memories and sensory anchors to return to peace during difficult times
• The illusion of separateness and the importance of compassion
• Breaking generational patterns of unworthiness
• Choosing where to place your attention—and therefore your experience
Santina shares wisdom from her years of intuitive work, helping listeners understand how to stay grounded, grateful, and connected even when the world feels chaotic.
Whether you’re struggling with stress, fear, productivity pressure, or just the pace of modern life, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and actionable mindfulness tools you can use right now.
🎧 Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast platform
🌿 Support us on Patreon for ad-free versions of every episode:
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📘 Pick up our book “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal & Adult Coloring Book”:
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This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Real Housewives of Potomac, where for every finger the group is pointing at Stacey, Stacey is pointing them right back. Then, the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where Mary looks to heal the group at Valters as Meredith’s recollection of events comes into question.
4:23 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 10: Episode 08
54:05 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 09
We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you.
We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com
Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com
All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby
We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource:
👉 Nationwide Bail Funds and Immigration Support from So Informed. This is a direct action guide that helps connect people to immigration bail funds, mutual aid efforts, and legal support across the country.
Let us be crystal clear: A Gay & His Enby stands for immigrant rights. Period.
We stand against the racism, xenophobia, and violent white supremacy driving Trump, his administration, and the illegal ICE raids terrorizing immigrant communities.
This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.”
We believe:
🖤 No human being is illegal.
🖤 Borders are violent.
🖤 Solidarity means action, not just vibes.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this guide is a great place to start. Share it. Donate if you can. Speak out even when it’s uncomfortable.
None of us are free until all of us are free.
In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace.
American Civil Liberties Union
Trevor Project
PFLAG
True Colors United
OutRight International
Lambda Legal
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
Human Rights Campaign
It Gets Better Project
In Wrestling Mayhem Show 984, the crew gathers for a Thanksgiving edition filled with AEW chaos, Survivor Series debate, nostalgia, and community stories.
Sorg returns from Defy Wrestling with fresh notes from the Seattle scene—including Sting’s son’s first indie match, The Righteous, and Vert Vixen—before diving into AEW Full Gear’s biggest moments: Samoa Joe’s cage match victory, Hook joining the Ops, Swerve’s return, and the Continental Classic block breakdown featuring Okada.
Mad Mike runs in mid-episode to talk Cena vs. Dominik, WarGames team reshuffling, the strength of the women’s match, and the strange placement of Cena’s potential “last” match.
We also cover the 880 Wrestling food drive, upcoming Big League Wrestling shows, and Sorg’s all-women production team. Plus: Sora AI’s cursed Thanksgiving creations.
What We Learned:
AEW continues building layered stories, WWE’s star power shines despite shaky builds, and indie communities prove once again why wrestling thrives beyond TV.
Free TV, robot snowmen, space heaters, and Voltron nostalgia – we’re packing a lot into AwesomeCast 759.
This week, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar dive into:
Sorg’s first week living with a Telly free TV and its always-on ad bar
Dave’s emergency Lasko Whirlwind space heater run when his furnace dies
Katie’s Amazon storage bins that completely changed how she organizes clothes
A heartfelt ChachiSays Video Game Minute tribute to game dev legend Rebecca Heineman
Katie’s beloved Cat Wars calendar and a detour into She-Ra villain Catra toy nostalgia
Quick hits on Disney’s robotic Olaf, a 40th anniversary Voltron collector set, and the future of park animatronics & high-end geek collectibles
🔗 Episode links from the show notes:
Telly TV – https://www.telly.com/
Storage bins – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFQKX3NV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Rebecca Heineman article – https://gaymingmag.com/2025/11/gayming-icon-and-lgbtq-games-pioneer-rebecca-heineman-has-died/
Top gadgets of 1992 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BpWD8pkteM
Robotic Olaf – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/robotic-olaf-marks-new-era-of-disney-innovation/
Voltron collector set – https://toynamishop.com/voltron-40th-anniversary-collectors-set/
Threads “bad movie theaters” post – https://www.threads.com/@kcharlesross/post/DRdjnSrDrJB?hl=en
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In Episode 493 of Fishing Without Bait, we continue our powerful two-part conversation on the lifelong impact of religiously reinforced guilt, shame, and fear. Building on the foundation set in Episode 492, Jim Ellermeyer and host Mike Sorg peel back the layers of how religious structures shape personal identity, relationships, sexuality, and self-worth.
This episode dives deep into how early conditioning around sin, purity, and punishment affects the human psyche for decades — especially for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and anyone raised in shame-based environments. We explore how these rigid systems influence romantic relationships, create lifelong anxiety, damage self-esteem, and push people into cycles of self-criticism and fear of judgment.
Jim shares personal stories from his upbringing, his time teaching within the Church, and the pivotal moment he challenged the doctrine of baptism and walked away. Together, he and Mike examine how religious authority has historically been used to suppress autonomy, silence questioning, control sexuality, and maintain power structures.
Listeners will discover:
• How guilt and fear are used as behavioral tools
• How shame becomes internalized as a “harsh inner critic”
• Why religious control disproportionately targets women
• How cycles of guilt affect sexuality and relationships
• How these systems contribute to depression, anxiety, and trauma
• Why many still struggle with worthiness, identity, and self-acceptance
• How to reclaim your inner authority, self-compassion, and spiritual autonomy
This episode challenges harmful narratives—but does so with sincerity, honesty, and compassion. As always, we end with our free prescription: Fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Unplug your television and take up fishing. Forgive yourself and forgive another.
Till all are free, none are free.
Namaste, my friends.
This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Real Housewives of Potomac, where a formerly departed Monique returns without her feathered friend and Ashley’s convenes the girls for World Pride in order to put Stacey in the hot seat. Then, the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where Mary knows the ladies need Jesus and gives it to them directly with her church reopening. And finally, Part Three of the Real Housewives of Orange County reunion, where Gretchen gets the benefit of the doubt while there is no doubt that this group is looking to finally end Tamra.
6:33 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 10: Episode 07
51:25 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 08
1:43:05 - Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 19: Episode 20
We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you.
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This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.”
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This week we’re joined by pro wrestler Zeke Mercer, and things get intense quickly. We break down AEW Blood & Guts, praise Marina Shafir’s violent performance, discuss AEW’s long-term storytelling, and look at WWE’s Survivor Series build—including the powerhouse women taking over.
We also dive into Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland storytelling, AEW Full Gear, the Rey Mysterio animated series, the RWA and Neo Pro weekend shows, and more.
Zeke gives a full behind-the-scenes look at the fall of the Matriarchy at 880 Wrestling, why he turned on Paris Sahara, why kids cry when they see him, and why “Fuck you, Zeke” might be the most honest chant in wrestling.
Plus: What We Learned This Week, including Ray Mysterio’s emotional Eddie Guerrero article, “blobby,” and Zeke admitting the world may not survive an 880 title run.