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40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk.

Welcome to the only podcast exploring the messiness, awesomeness, of masculinity of being a gay man over 40. Each episode is about sparking idea, addressing challenges, and diving deep into what it looks like to be a vulnerable gay guy. We talk about the stuff us gay guys have a hard time talking about, man-to-man: masculinity, sex, careers, our bodies, parenting, sexuality, failures, success, and aging, relationships, coming out - nothing is off limits. 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk is the revamped

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37:31

Playfulness, Possibility, and Queer Joy After 40 –...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/10/17

In this episode of 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk, Rick sits down with author Cas Holman - author, creative designer, and playful instigator, to explore the power of playfulness in adult life—and why it matters more than ever for gay men over 40. From family life to queerness to creativity, Cas shares insights from their new book and personal journey, reminding us that joy isn’t childish—it’s essential.3 Key Takeaways From This Episode: Why playfulness boosts creativity, happiness, and adaptability

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45:05

Coming Out, Family, and Community: Brian Bond of...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/10/10

In this powerful National Coming Out Day episode, Rick Clemons sits down with Brian Bond, CEO of PFLAG National, to talk about the organization’s 52-year mission of supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. From the history of PFLAG to personal coming out stories and the creation of affirming spaces across America, Brian shares how the movement has grown and why community support still matters more than ever, and how you as gay men over 40 can support and benefit from PFLAGListeners will

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37:27

Pleasure Meets Protection: The Power of Talking...

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2025/10/03

Talking about condoms shouldn’t feel awkward—it should feel empowering. In this episode, I sit down with Milla Impola, a sexual health educator and advocate with ONE® Condoms, to explore how pleasure, safety, and confidence all go hand-in-hand. From the FDA approval of condoms for anal sex to the innovation of over 50 custom-fit sizes, Milla is breaking down barriers and building better conversations about sex.3 Things That Kick Ass In This Episode... Learn why fit, comfort, and lube matter for

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38:08

From Law School to Dance Stage: David Rousseve on...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/09/26

In this episode, choreographer and dancer David Rousseve joins Rick to share his inspiring journey—from Princeton to law school to the dance stage. David opens up about the recent loss of his husband, his bold leap into the arts, and his upcoming performances in Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Together, they explore themes of love, aging, resilience, and why following your passions is the boldest choice of all.In this episode you'll learn... How grief, resilience, and creativity can coexist and

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34:16

Writing LGBTQ+ Truths in Turbulent Times – John Casey

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/09/19

About JohnJohn Casey is senior editor of The Advocate, writing columns about political, societal, and topical issues with leading newsmakers of the day. The columns include interviews with Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, Colman Domingo, Jennifer Coolidge, Kelly Ripa and Mark Counselos, Jamie Lee Curtis, Shirley MacLaine, Neil Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGeneres, Bridget Everett, U.S. Reps. Nancy Pelosi, Jamie Raskin, Ro Khanna, Maxwell Frost, Sens. Chris Murphy and John Fetterman, and presidential cabinet

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46:28

How Gay Men Can Get Their Financial Health On Track –...

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2025/09/12

Gay men often live for the fun of today but forget to plan for tomorrow. Enter Brian Thompson, queer financial advisor and founder of Brian Thompson Financial LLC. With a background as a tax attorney and host of the Mission Driven Business podcast, Brian helps LGBTQ+ and mission-driven entrepreneurs build profitable businesses rooted in purpose. IIn this episode you'll discover Learn how to align money with meaning How to grow with confidence in your financial life When and how to flex

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46:51

Discovering The Power of Rituals & Spirituality In...

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2025/09/05

In today's episode, Rick Clemons interviews author Bill Hulseman about his new book Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass. Bill opens up about growing up Catholic, embracing his queer identity, and discovering the transformative role of ritual in weddings, community, and personal healing. From his own wedding ceremony to his upcoming projects on ritual design, Bill shares powerful insights on how identity and spirituality shape our lives.What you'll learn: The Power of Ritual – How

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37:48

Gay Mens Guide To Working the Room Without Working...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/08/29

In this episode I’m joined by keynote speaker and workshop leader Rob Giardinelli to unpack the real reason so many of us as gay men fumble in rooms (not back rooms) full of people, and how to flip that script without turning into someone you’re not.Whether it’s a networking mixer, a conference, or that awkward social gay happy hour—you’ll walk away with real tools to show up with more confidence and connection (without needing to become a social butterfly or the loudest queen in the room). We dive

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33:28

Poetry, Prostate Cancer, and Preserving Queer Legacy...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/08/22

In this deeply moving episode, Rick sits down with poet and cancer survivor Mickie Kennedy to explore how poetry became a tool for healing after prostate and colon cancer. Together, they unpack the power of storytelling, the challenges of queer survival during the AIDS crisis, and the urgency of preserving LGBTQ+ histories. From laughter about fiducials to tearful reflections on family and legacy, this episode invites you to witness resilience, creativity, and the choice to keep living out

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37:50

A Story of Queer Family, Reinvention & Radical Love –...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/08/15

What do you get when a 63-year-old gay man becomes the adoptive father of a homeless 21-year-old gay teen?You get a story that redefines family, masculinity, and what it means to show the hell up for someone. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Gorman—maverick coach, neuroscience nerd, and proud single dad—to talk about the unexpected journey that changed both his and Brandon’s lives. From a high school photography project to full-on parenthood, Brian shares the raw, deeply human story of

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57:03

Why Gay Men Struggle with “No”: Rejection, Control &...

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2025/08/08

Why is hearing “no” so hard for gay men? Why does rejection cut so deep—and why do we sometimes choose control over connection?In this powerful and revealing episode, somatic guide and sacred intimate JoJo Bear joins us to explore how gay men navigate fear of rejection, touch deprivation, aging, and the need for control in a world that taught us we had to earn love to survive. JoJo works primarily with gay men over 40, helping them shift from mental noise into embodied presence—and his

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39:04

Party of 3: Love, Lust, and Throuple Realness with...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/08/01

Author Christopher Rice (aka C. Travis Rice) talks about his newest steamy romance Party of 3—and the real-life complexities behind the fantasy. From open relationships to throuples, they dive deep into poly dynamics, personal authenticity, post-sex separation cues, and why queer relationships don’t need to fit straight molds.Whether you’re monogamous, open, curious, or somewhere in-between, this episode is your permission slip to rethink how love should look—and start defining it for

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44:45

Rope, Ritual & Erotic Expression In A Chaotic world:...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/07/25

In this powerful and vulnerable episode I sit down with somatic sex educator and retreat leader Court Vox for an unfiltered conversation on reclaiming erotic truth, surrender, and personal power—especially as gay men navigating a heavy, noisy world.We dive into: Why rope work is more than kink—it’s about presence, trust, and release How global unrest impacts our capacity for pleasure and emotional expression The art of vocal release, erotic rituals, and finding peace through chaos How to

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37:57

Coming Out Later in Life: The Power, The Pain, and...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/07/18

What happens when two grown men finally stop pretending and start living as their fully authentic selves?In this powerful episode, Rick Clemons sits down with Mark Dembo to talk about coming out later in life, the messy beauty of self-discovery, and the liberating (and terrifying) freedom that comes with being unapologetically you. They cover: Guilt, anxiety, and codependence in late-life coming out Why authenticity is a leadership superpower Couples counseling, redefining

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44:58

App Fatigue, Real Connection & Becoming Your Own Damn...

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2025/07/11

Tired of swiping? You’re not alone.Tammy Shaklee—LGBTQ relationship expert and founder of H4M Matchmaking—is here to say what most of us already know: app fatigue is real, and no one’s finding true love buried in DMs and torso pics. In this episode, Tammy and I talk about how real, lasting connection happens offline—and how you can start being your own matchmaker (without settling or apologizing for your standards). Tammy’s introduced thousands of LGBTQ singles across the country and built a

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40:09

The Weight of Shame: Gay, Latinx, and Finding Your...

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2025/07/04

The Weight of Shame: Gay, Latinx, and Finding Your Way Back to YourselfWhy is it still so hard to just be in your own skin when you’re a gay Latinx man? From religious guilt to macho pressure, the layers of shame and silence can run deep. In this episode, therapist and NYU instructor Lucas Saiter joins us to unpack the mental health challenges gay Latinx men face—and how we can finally stop carrying everyone else's expectations. Lucas brings powerful insight as a clinician, Latinx gay man, and

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40:43

The Weight of Shame: Gay, Latinx, and Finding Your...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/07/04

Why is it still so hard to just be in your own skin when you’re a gay Latinx man? From religious guilt to macho pressure, the layers of shame and silence can run deep.In this episode, therapist and NYU instructor Lucas Saiter joins us to unpack the mental health challenges gay Latinx men face—and how we can finally stop carrying everyone else's expectations. Lucas brings powerful insight as a clinician, Latinx gay man, and community builder. From healing identity wounds to rebuilding intimate

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33:39

How to Navigate A World Bent On Not Talking To Each...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/06/27

The world has become galvanized, polarized, and hell bent on not talking and seeing each other. You're either on my side or out...even in our own LGBTQ+ Community. So how do we find center, find each other, and let each other be the gay men we are, without throwing each other under the bus of hate? David Grass, journalist and television commentator joins us today to share his perspective in navigating our world and getting us all back to focusing on one fundamental right - FREEDOM!In this

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38:53

Your Gay Psyche is a Temple Where Your Super Comes...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/06/20

What if your anxiety wasn’t something broken—but an invitation?In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Cory Schneider (LMFT, SPHR, CDE), a queer therapist and leadership coach who brings serious depth to the conversation around identity, mental health, and healing. We talk about how we’re living in an anxiety generation—where everything from our phones to our trauma histories is working overtime on our nervous systems. Cory unpacks how slowing down, tuning in, and learning to trust your gay

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47:49

Sashaying Away From Shame This Pride Season – Adam...

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. ·

2025/06/13

Shame is that pebble in the shoe that many of us as gay men just can't seem to get away from. Whether its religious shaming, masculinity shame, or simply the shame of "being gay," there is nothing sacred about owning shame. It's time to uncover the shame of our past, deal with it in our present, and not allow it to leak into our future. Sacred intimate and founder of PostShame.org, Adam MacLean brings his beautiful fierce and sacred self to the conversation today to guide us to release our shame and

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