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Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast

Zach Randles-Friedman

Join your host, Zach Randles-Friedman, for engaging conversations that delves into a myriad of topics, offering heartfelt stories from the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Tune in for an inclusive blend of personal anecdotes, thought-provoking insights, and empowering narratives that embrace the richness of diversity and allyship with many laughs.

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00:32:58

Ep. 177: Sky Is Falling: Manifestation, Music & Magic...

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2026/03/27

Download Sky is Falling on Spotify on your favorite streaming platform: https://open.spotify.com/track/4WpmvR7Mq0EqvcIjzX9tKS?si=ff67472e009547a0 Follow Myla on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mylatkachenko/ Follow Ricky Rebel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rickyrebelrocks/ Visit Ricky's website: https://rickyrebelrocks.com/ Visit Myla's website: https://myla.komi.io/ Introduction to returning guests Ricky Rebel & Myla How Ricky and Myla first met and built their creative connection The origin

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00:31:22

Ep. 176: Fighting Back: Trans Rights, Visibility, and...

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2026/03/26

In This Episode, We Cover: The mission behind the Christopher Street Project What Trans Day of Visibility looks like on a national level Why anti-trans legislation is increasing—and what’s driving it The real-life consequences of policy decisions on trans individuals Advocacy efforts happening directly on Capitol Hill The importance of storytelling in influencing lawmakers Internal challenges within the LGBTQ+ community—and how to bridge the gap Why unity across identities is critical right

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00:32:16

Ep. 175: From Arkansas to Hollywood: Nate Mays on...

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2026/03/24

Show NotesNate Mays’ journey from small-town Arkansas to Los Angeles The reality of breaking into acting: auditions, callbacks, and bookings Why community matters in a fast-paced industry like Hollywood Acting vs. producing vs. writing—wearing multiple creative hats The “weird actor life” and why embracing it is key Nate’s dream roles and inspirations (including Meryl Streep & John Bernthal) The truth about independent film vs. big-budget productions Discovering his biological father

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00:45:03

Ep. 174: Hot Monogamy, Open Relationships & The Truth...

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2026/03/23

Show Notes Follow Dr. Diane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylibidodoc/ Checkout Dr. Diane's Website: https://drdianemueller.com/ Dr. Diane's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C4MB31B2?ccs_id=b7bd42e3-3150-44e7-bcad-edba501b0d91 Why intimacy fades in long-term relationships The problem with “sexual scripts” and routine sex Why spontaneity is overrated (and what to do instead) Scheduling sex: why it works better than you think Open relationships vs. monogamy: what

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00:41:34

Ep. 173: Inside Cults, Control, and Survival with...

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2026/03/20

In this episode, Zach welcomes two fellow podcasters for a fascinating and emotional conversation about cults, human trafficking, survivor advocacy, and the power of storytelling.Anonymous Andrew shares how his interest in cults grew after learning about the Twin Flames Universe and realizing how manipulation can hide behind spiritual language and promises of love. That discovery eventually led him to launch Cultimatum with Melody, a cult survivor and advocate who now helps others through support

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00:47:22

Ep. 172: Dylan Garcia on Music, Mental Health,...

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2026/03/19

In this episode, Zach talks with Dylan Garcia about:How Dylan’s dog Marlo became part of his creative world and music videos The early days of playing music and realizing it could become more than a hobby Moving from Missouri to Orange County and manifesting a career in music Why Neil Young would be his dream collaborator His evolution from reggae into funk, rap, surf rock, and more experimental sounds Working with DJ Tony G and Ronnie King and what those studio moments meant to him How

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01:04:36

Ep. 171: Coming Out Later in Life: David on Marriage,...

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2026/03/17

In this emotional and inspiring conversation, Zach speaks with David Weisman about his journey of coming out later in life and what it took to finally embrace who he truly is.David reflects on growing up on Long Island during a time when being gay felt dangerous, hidden, and deeply stigmatized. He talks about how fear, social pressure, and the AIDS crisis shaped the way he viewed himself, and how those feelings followed him through college, marriage, and fatherhood. The conversation explores

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00:37:25

Ep. 170: Healing Beyond Talk Therapy: Maria Micha on...

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2026/03/16

In this episode, Zach welcomes Maria Micha, a spiritual psychotherapist who blends clinical training with hypnotherapy, intuition, and shamanic healing. Maria opens up about her personal journey, including how surviving abuse and rebuilding her life pushed her toward a deeper spiritual path. She explains the difference between traditional psychotherapy and spiritual psychotherapy, how hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind, and why some people are drawn to past life regression. Maria also

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00:36:22

Ep. 169: Healing Through the Body: Somatic Intimacy,...

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2026/03/13

Show NotesFollow Court on IG: https://www.instagram.com/courtvox/ Learn more about Court: https://linktr.ee/courtvox What somatic sex and intimacy coaching actually is How Court Vox discovered this work and why he continues it The difference between traditional therapy and somatic approaches Inside intimacy retreats and the community created through them Rebuilding somatic trust in long-term relationships Communication tips for couples navigating desire and boundaries Conversations

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00:35:02

Ep. 168: The Red Flags We Miss: Dating Apps,...

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2026/03/12

Guest: Justin SmithApp: https://cray.app/In this episode, Zach and Justin dive into the realities of modern dating and how technology has changed relationships—sometimes for the worse. Justin shares his deeply personal story about a marriage that turned out to be built on manipulation and deception. After a traumatic breakup and time in treatment to recover from the emotional toll, he decided to build a tool that could help others recognize the red flags he missed. The result is Cray, an app

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00:57:24

Ep. 167: From Bullying to Self-Love: Stef Vachon’s...

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2026/03/11

In this episode, Zach talks with Stef Vachon about his remarkable life story and the healing journey that transformed everything. They discuss: Stef’s childhood in a small French-speaking town near Quebec City How figure skating became both his passion and the reason he was bullied The trauma of being called slurs and feeling forced to hide who he was Spending much of high school isolated and afraid How years of shame and self-hatred followed him into adulthood His experience touring with Ice

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00:47:39

Ep. 166: Love More, Fear Less: How the Pink Socks...

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2026/03/10

In this inspiring episode, Zach talks with Nick about the powerful mission behind the Pink Socks Movement and how a simple pair of bright pink socks became a symbol of kindness, empathy, and connection around the world. They discuss how the movement began, why people are craving deeper connection in a world filled with fear and division, and how Pink Socks has grown from healthcare into schools and communities across the country. Nick also shares emotional stories about the impact the movement has

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00:43:47

Ep. 165: Healing Childhood Trauma and Finding Inner...

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2026/03/06

• Phyllis Leavitt’s childhood experiences and trauma • How early pain shaped her life and identity • Spiritual exploration in the 1960s • The power of journaling and therapy in uncovering buried memories • Turning personal healing into a mission to help others Buy Phyllis' books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Phyllis-E.-Leavitt/author/B0124UQUCA?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=ec172fd1-6f18-4dcb-8a9a-f36ff187347c Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.comApple:

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00:54:04

Ep. 164: Holly Woodlawn, Andy Warhol, and Chosen...

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2026/03/05

Jeff arriving in LA with $1,200 and realizing… no one rents to you without credit or a job“Hollywood was gritty, not glamorous”—the real vibe of the era How Jeff first spotted Holly and was instantly captivated by her presence The very pre-internet way he found her: calling 411 and getting her listed number The bold dinner invite and the start of a friendship that became chosen family Making art while broke: scripts, hustle, and the wild pivot from film idea to book reality Working on

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00:54:08

Ep. 163: The QT Library: Building Boston’s Queer &...

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2026/03/04

In this episode:What The QT Library is: a queer/trans-authored and curated collection + a welcoming, physical community space in Boston The mission: no book bans, more belonging—and a library that feels like warmth, whimsy, and joy Why libraries matter: “you already know what a library is” — and that familiarity makes access easier A Boston reality check: expensive city, limited space… and the need for free, shared community infrastructure Intergenerational magic: creating a space where queer

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01:17:55

Ep. 162: 90 Days to Live: Ray Crist, the Jaguar Path,...

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2026/03/02

In this episode, you’ll hear: Ray’s origin story: born in the U.S., raised largely in Greece, and living a high-level photography career before everything changed The moment he was told he had terminal cancer and only 90 days to live—and what that does to your brain, values, and identity Why Ray credits Western medicine (including major hospitals and surgery) as essential to his survival What pushed him to travel into Peru—and how desperation became the doorway to transformation The pivotal

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00:45:40

Episode 161: Durian, Decompression, and the Nervous...

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2026/02/27

What you’ll hear in this episodeZach’s Singapore memories: chili crab vs. black pepper crab… and why durian is a hard no Nikki’s clear explanation of occupational therapy: “occupation” = everything meaningful you do (self-care, relationships, leisure, work, and more) Nikki’s personal story: growing up neurodivergent before there was language for it—and how her parents intuitively accommodated her needs The burnout turning point: leaving “fix people” systems and rejecting a rigid medical model of

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00:55:00

Ep.160: Beyond Rainbow Logos: What LGBTQ+ Liberation...

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2026/02/26

In this episode, we cover: Why LGBTQ+ “inclusion” can’t stop at flags, pronouns, and branding Rainbow washing: how companies create a veneer of support without changing culture The difference between performative vs. transformative inclusion Why some companies backing away from DEI can be “good” (in one specific way)—and why it’s also harmful “Permission structures”: how visible signals (even performative ones) shape what society treats as acceptable How cisnormative systems erase trans and

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00:47:31

Ep 159: Curiosity Is a Superpower: Rashad Woods on...

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2026/02/24

What happens when “How does that work?” becomes your whole brand? In this episode of Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay, I sit down with fellow podcaster Rashad Woods, host of The Randomness of Nothing (TRON) Podcast—a show fueled by curiosity, discovery, and the kind of conversations that make your world feel bigger than your zip code. Rashad shares how he launched TRON (and grew it to tens of thousands of downloads), how he finds guests, and why he intentionally keeps his show in a “neutral,

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00:59:05

Ep.158: Getting Close with Aidan Wharton: Connection...

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2026/02/23

In this episode, we cover: Meet Aidan Wharton: from theater school to the Wicked national tour and Broadway’s Girl From the North Country Why Aidan “checked the boxes” in acting—and followed boredom and curiosity into writing + podcasting The origin story of Aidan’s podcast Getting Close and its three pillars: curiosity, connection, community How technology can be both a tool and a wedge—and why Aidan can’t stop thinking about how it’s pulling us apart Zach’s Provincetown dinner story: when

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