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PRIDE

Straw Hut Media

On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told. From on-screen firsts to behind-the-scenes breakthroughs, Pride is where iconic characters, coded moments, and groundbreaking storytelling all come together.Whether it’s a rom-com kiss that made you feel seen, a coming-out arc that hit too

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33:12

Dasha Makes Space for Everyone on the Dance Floor

PRIDE ·

2025/10/15

Country-pop singer and songwriter Dasha is proving there’s room for everyone on the dance floor—and on the country charts. From viral line dances to sold-out shows overseas, she’s redefining what it means to be a woman in country music while staying true to her roots.But that’s just the beginning. In today’s episode, Dasha opens up about:👢 The breakout success of “Austin” and how a line dance for her viral hit turned into a global fan base🎤 Navigating trolls, confidence, and the pressure of

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54:49

Sarah Ann Masse Brings Survivor Stories to the Stage

PRIDE ·

2025/09/17

Actor, writer, advocate, and nonprofit founder Sarah Ann Masse has built a career out of turning pain into power—on stage, on screen, and in community. From confronting Harvey Weinstein to launching Hire Survivors, Sarah has used her voice to create space for others, while continuing to grow her own artistic journey.But that’s just the start. Sarah opens up about:🌈 Coming out later in life and finding her place in the queer community🎭 Building Hire Survivors Hollywood and now Broadway to reshape

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35:34

G Flip’s Dream Ride Into Butch Springsteen

PRIDE ·

2025/09/03

With their new album, Dream Ride, the Aussie singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist G Flip is driving straight into an 80s-inspired world they’ve built from scratch—complete with a hot pink Barracuda, a persona called Butch Springsteen, and songs that pull no punches .But that’s just the start. G Flip opens up about:🎸 Writing over 100 songs before narrowing down the new record🔥 Turning their first queer experiences into euphoric, defiant anthems like “Be Your Fire”🌈 Why queer joy and

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13:08

Twinless Puts Dylan O’Brien in Double Vision

PRIDE ·

2025/08/27

What’s better than one Dylan O’Brien? Two. In James Sweeney’s new film Twinless, Dylan steps into double duty as twins, one gay and one straight, alongside Lauren Graham as their mom and Ashley Francesci bringing warmth and light to the chaos. Writer-director James Sweeney joins the cast to dive into why he wanted to tell a story about friendship, flaws, and the messy middle ground of being human.On this episode of Pride, we talk about:👯 Dylan’s dream-come-true of playing twins and how he found

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44:31

Brennan Clost Loses His Head (Literally)

PRIDE ·

2025/08/20

Horror movie deaths don’t get much more iconic than a full-on decapitation—and Brennan Clost just joined the club. Fresh off Fear Street: Prom Queen on Netflix, the actor, dancer, and newly minted producer stops by Pride to talk about how he found out he’d lose his head, what it’s really like to die on camera, and why he begged to keep his prosthetic head as a souvenir.But that’s just the start. Brennan opens up about: 🩸 Playing queer roles vs. straight ones—and why it matters when casting calls

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23:07

Jaheem Toombs Is Living His Disney Channel Dream

PRIDE ·

2025/08/06

If High School Musical was your entire personality growing up, you’re in good company. Actor, singer, and songwriter Jaheem Toombs joins the show to talk about his lifelong love for Disney Channel—and what it’s like to now be writing songs for the Disney Channel.Host Caitlynn McDaniel chats with Jaheem about:🎶 Writing “Dream Come True” for Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires🏀 Why High School Musical 2 is still top-tier (and how it taught him to harmonize)💖 Queer representation in the High School

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17:19

Cameron Goode Is Just Getting Started

PRIDE ·

2025/07/30

The voices came first. The rest is history.Cameron Goode broke out on Building the Band season 4—and landed in our hearts with a story of cosmic auditions, found family, and fearless authenticity.Host Caitlynn McDaniel chats with Cameron about his journey from TikTok singer to Netflix breakout, and why this band means more than just music.Highlights:🎶 The magical audition moment that changed everything🫶 How Building the Band helped him rediscover his truest self🎧 What it meant to be praised by

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63:52

Holding Space with Tracy Gilchrist

PRIDE ·

2025/07/23

What happens when sincerity, sapphic joy, and a viral finger-hold collide? You get one of the most iconic moments in queer media—and the journalist at the center of it all.This week on Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel sits down with Tracy Gilchrist, VP of Editorial and Special Projects at Equal Pride and the journalist behind that viral “holding space” interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Tracy reflects on her decades-long career in queer media—from writing on tangerine iBooks to editing

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13:49

Slaying Shame in K-Pop Demon Hunters

PRIDE ·

2025/07/16

What happens when K-pop idols moonlight as demon slayers? You get K-Pop Demon Hunters—a wildly fun, high-emotion animated adventure that’s part magical girl fantasy, part coming-out metaphor, and totally iconic.Host Caitlynn McDaniel kicks things off, then hands it over to special guest Calix Quan (you may know him from RuPaul’s Drag Race) for interviews with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, followed by stars Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo. They talk sisterhood, shame, slaying

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11:26

Girls to Too Much: Lena Dunham’s Latest Is a Hug in a...

PRIDE ·

2025/07/09

Lena Dunham is back in her TV bag—and this time, she’s bringing messy love, pastel sweaters, and one very gross meet-cute.Host Caitlynn McDaniel sits down with Lena, Megan Stalter, and Will Sharpe to talk about Too Much, the new queer-tinged rom-com that’s cozy, chaotic, and deeply relatable in all the best/worst ways.💘 Too Much Is Just Enough:Lena Dunham on why Too Much is her version of a warm hug—and why Jessica, like all of us, is just trying her best.Megan Stalter on playing a big-hearted

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42:46

Ryan Mitchell on Being Seen, Heard, and on a Billboard

PRIDE ·

2025/07/02

Queer media isn’t just representation—it’s history, healing, and a little bit of chaos.This week on Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel is joined by Ryan Mitchell—culture critic, media multi-hyphenate, and co-creator of iHeart’s new podcast HIGHKEY! From working red carpets with just a phone to landing a billboard in Times Square, Ryan’s career path is anything but typical—and deeply rooted in community, voice, and showing up unapologetically queer.Together, Caitlynn and Ryan talk about:Why Glee is queer

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14:18

Is Ginny & Georgia Season 3 the Gayest One Yet?

PRIDE ·

2025/06/25

The cast of Ginny & Georgia is spilling secrets—and trust us, there’s a lot to unpack. Caitlynn McDaniel catches up with the stars of the Netflix hit to talk about Season 3’s emotional highs, dramatic twists, and queer breakthroughs.🎭 Brianne Howey explains how the show tackles generational trauma, depression, and working with Mental Health America to get it right👩‍👧 Antonia Gentry breaks down Ginny’s identity journey and what it means to play a teen forced to grow up too fast🧠 Felix Mallard

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28:53

Terry Hu Is Doing the Gayest Thing in New York

PRIDE ·

2025/06/11

Terry Hu is taking the stage—and taking up space. In this episode, they join host Caitlynn McDaniel to talk about starring in Trophy Boys, the sharp, surprising, and queer-as-hell new play running at MCC Theater during Pride Month.They dive into it all:🎭 The unexpected callback that landed them the role🌈 Why Trophy Boys feels like the gayest thing they’ve ever done😴 Coming out as a napper (and a Tumblr user)🔥 What makes Meg from Hercules a bi icon💤 Sleeping, surviving, and celebrating

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24:26

Brooke Eden’s Pride Anthem Has a Line Dance

PRIDE ·

2025/06/04

Country’s got a new groove—and it’s queer. This week, host Caitlynn McDaniel sits down with country artist Brooke Eden to talk about her latest single Giddy Up, motherhood, WeHo Pride, and why line dancing might be the most joyful form of protest.Brooke opens up about coming out while signed to a major country label, the joy of hearing queer stories in country music, and how she’s turning every performance into a dance party—with choreography anyone can learn. (Yes, Caitlynn gives it a go.)They also

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18:42

Tony Winner. Star Power. Queer Joy. Meet Alex Newell

PRIDE ·

2025/05/28

If you’re not already obsessed with Alex Newell, this episode might do the trick. From lighting up the screen in Another Simple Favor to making Tony Awards history, Alex is booked, brilliant, and bringing the chaos—in the best way.Caitlynn McDaniel chats with Alex about their wild career ride, turning down Glastonbury (yep), and why some “simple favors” are anything but. They dive into what it means to be a queer Black disruptor in Hollywood, the pressure to do it all, and how Alex stays grounded

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16:50

Frankie Grande Hits Rock Bottom (in the Best Way...

PRIDE ·

2025/05/21

Most pop stars don’t drop their debut album at 42. Then again, most pop stars aren’t Frankie Grande.After years in the spotlight—on Broadway, on Big Brother, and all over social media—Frankie Grande is finally introducing us to who he really is. This week on Pride, Caitlynn McDaniel sits down with Frankie to talk about Hotel Rock Bottom, a bold, unfiltered debut album that weaves together decades of heartbreak, addiction, love, joy, and queer self-discovery.He shares the very gay inspiration behind

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58:45

David Archuleta Is in His Flirty Era

PRIDE ·

2025/05/14

David Archuleta is done holding back. In this episode, he joins host Caitlynn McDaniel for a candid conversation about stepping into his full self—from navigating public life as a queer former child star to finding joy and confidence through music, raves, and (surprisingly) the Evil Queen at Disneyland.They unpack everything:His accidental viral “short king” momentWhat’s hiding in the new single “Can I Call You”The queer roots of EDM and why rave culture feels like homeLetting go of internalized

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38:49

The Wedding Banquet: How Bobo Le Turned a Small Role...

PRIDE ·

2025/04/29

Bobo Le’s breakout role in The Wedding Banquet proves that being your authentic self can change everything.Host Caitlynn McDaniel welcomes Bobo to Pride to talk about her expanded role in the newly reimagined The Wedding Banquet (which premiered April 18), where she plays Kendall, the cousin to Bowen Yang’s character.Bobo shares how it felt to help shape her character, what it was like working with an award-winning ensemble, and why telling stories about queer joy and chosen family matters. Plus,

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35:24

Out, Proud, and Country: Cornelius Versa’s Story of...

PRIDE ·

2025/04/23

Cornelius Versa grew up loving country music — but it took years (and a few sparkly cowboy hats) to finally claim his place in it. This week on Pride, he joins host Caitlynn McDaniel for a conversation about finding identity, building community, and stepping into the spotlight on his own terms.Cornelius — also known as the Crystal Cowboy — opens up about his experience on The Voice, the personal story behind his new single Pull the Trigger, and how TikTok (including a viral Wicked country cover!)

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21:07

The Recruit’s Kaylah Xander Nuñez on Chosen Family,...

PRIDE ·

2025/04/16

She’s smart, sharp, and stylish—and in The Recruit, Kaylah Xander Nuñez keeps Noah Centineo from totally unraveling.On this episode of Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel sits down with Kaylah to talk about her role as CIA lawyer Amelia Salazar in the hit Netflix series The Recruit. They chat about chosen family on set, Latine representation in Hollywood, and the kind of roles Kaylah’s ready to say “no” to now.Plus, she shares details about her upcoming passion projects—including a short film about

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