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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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00:54:30

Episode 120: Energy Spring Cleaning: Clearing Home...

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2025/12/03

Please complete our audience survey. It helps me learn more about you and what you like most about this show.I am always looking for ways to improve our content/podcast/show.http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=0qI0Tj7TBKvS&ver=standardIn this enlightening episode of Everything and Anything in a Bit Gay, host Zach Randles-Friedman explores the transformative practice of energy clearing and spiritual healing with expert Marilyn Penney, known as a "soul fixer." Discover how clearing the

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00:40:28

Episode 119: Stolen Stories: A Playwright’s Fight...

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2025/11/29

Please complete our audience survey. It helps me learn more about you and what you like most about this show. I am always looking for ways to improve our content/podcast/show. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=0qI0Tj7TBKvS&ver=standard In this powerful episode of Everything & Anything... and a Bit Gay, host Zach Randles-Friedman interviews John Trapper, a visionary gay playwright whose work spans Philadelphia theater to Hollywood writers' rooms. John shares his decades-long journey

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01:10:28

Episode 118: Starseeds, DNA and the Galactic...

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2025/11/26

Please complete our audience survey. It helps me learn more about you and what you like most about this show. I am always looking for ways to improve our content/podcast/show. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=0qI0Tj7TBKvS&ver=standardOn this captivating episode of Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay, host Zach Randles-Friedman sits down with TikTok creator and ET experiencer Nadalee “Nebula” Hill for a mind-bending conversation about extraterrestrial contact, alien encounters,

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00:31:43

Episode 117: Emotional Misdemeanors & Upside-Down...

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2025/11/22

Please complete our audience survey. It helps me learn more about you and what you like most about this show. I am always looking for ways to improve our content/podcast/show. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=0qI0Tj7TBKvS&ver=standard In this episode of Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay, acclaimed author Sue William Silverman joins host Zach Randles-Friedman to explore the powerful themes of trauma recovery, addiction healing, and emotional misdemeanors through the lens of flash

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00:36:12

Episode 116: Why We “Hate” Grindr but Can’t Quit It —...

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2025/11/19

Please complete our audience survey. It helps me learn more about you and what you like most about this show.I am always looking for ways to improve our content/podcast/show.http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=0qI0Tj7TBKvS&ver=standardWriter Alex Reimer from Queerty joins Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay to explore the complex relationship many have with Grindr, a leading LGBTQ+ dating app. Dive into the love-hate saga of Grindr and the rise of new geolocation apps like Sniffies,

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00:53:05

Episode 115: Beyond Therapy: Psychedelic-Assisted...

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2025/11/15

Please complete our audience survey. It helps me learn more about you and what you like most about this show. I am always looking for ways to improve our content/podcast/show. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=0qI0Tj7TBKvS&ver=standard Explore the transformative world of psychedelic-assisted therapy and true trauma healing with licensed therapist and author Kristy Crabtree on Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay. In this episode, we delve into innovative approaches like

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00:31:26

Episode 114: Recipes & Reels: Richard S. Sargent’s...

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2025/11/12

Join us as Palm Springs author and filmmaker Richard S. Sargent shares his journey from a bullied, movie-obsessed kid in Pittsburgh to the creator of viral cinema cookbooks, including *The Horror Movie Night Cookbook* and the new *Ultimate Chick Flick Cookbook*. Discover how his love for film and food inspired interactive dinner-and-a-movie parties, complete with themed menus and cocktails, such as the playful "Brewski Beer Cheesecake" for Barbie. We’ll also discuss his personal stories, from

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00:43:51

Episode 113: Profiling, Politics, and Perseverance:...

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2025/11/08

Please complete our audience survey. It helps me learn more about you and what you like most about this show. I am always looking for ways to improve our content/podcast/show. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=0qI0Tj7TBKvS&ver=standard Explore a compelling conversation with Dakarai Larriett, a Black, gay activist who shares his personal journey of LGBTQ+ activism, racial justice, and resilience. Growing up in 80s–90s Alabama within a restrictive religious environment, Dakarai

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01:00:56

Episode 112: Navigating Trans Joy: Bernie Wagenblast...

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2025/11/05

When you grow up without the internet—or the language—to describe your identity, how do you navigate your journey? In this candid conversation, Zach Randles-Friedman speaks with Bernie Wagenblast—the long-time transportation voice of the NYC area—who shares her fascinating journey from searching library indexes in the 1970s to calling a local trans teacher from a payphone, and coming out publicly in her 60s. Bernie reflects on decades spent living as a 'straight guy,' and the challenges and triumphs

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00:32:07

Episode 111: Reinventing Yourself: Creative Rebirth...

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2025/11/01

In this episode, Zach Randles-Friedman talks with Peter Moore, a former editor for Men’s Health, Playboy, and Backpacker, about reinventing oneself in the face of career challenges. Peter shares how he transformed a struggling media career into a creative rebirth as a cartoonist and commentator for The Colorado Sun and Substack. From interviewing Barack Obama to traveling with Matt Damon, Peter reflects on discovering purpose through humor, art, and self-trust. Join us for an inspiring conversation

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00:28:40

Episode 110: Finding Her Voice: Anabelle Ciancuillo's...

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2025/10/29

In this episode, actor and producer Anabelle Ciancuillo shares her inspiring journey from Chicago theater to Hollywood screens. As a proud child of deaf adults (CODA), Anabelle grew up bilingual in sign language, which has shaped her creative voice. She discusses how she built her community in LA and the importance of creating her own art when opportunities run dry. From horror shoots to electric bike commercials, Anabelle is redefining what it means to be a fearless creative, demonstrating

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00:30:58

Episode 109: Paul Rushworth-Brown: Outback Odyssey...

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2025/10/25

Join Zach Randles-Friedman and award-nominated author Paul Rushworth-Brown for an engaging conversation about storytelling and his acclaimed novel, Outback Odyssey—a story hailed as 'Australia’s To Kill a Mockingbird.' Set against the rugged beauty of the outback, this narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complex relationship between settlers and First Nations people. Paul shares his incredible journey from living rough in Australia to healing through the power of storytelling,

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01:03:30

Episode 108: Healing Through Energy, Art & Love:...

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2025/10/22

Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Britt Michaelian, creator of Healing House, where she turns loss into purpose through her experiences with art, energy, and love. Britt shares her profound insights gained from her mother’s and sister’s cancer journeys, which led her to embrace Reiki and quantum healing. These modalities have not only reshaped her understanding of life and death but also her approach to consciousness. In this heartfelt conversation, discover how Britt's artwork

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00:51:52

Episode 107: The Business of Modern Protest: Inside...

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2025/10/20

In this eye-opening episode of Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay, Zach Randles-Friedman sits down with Adam Swart, founder and CEO of Crowds On Demand, to explore the intriguing business of modern protest and advocacy. Adam unveils how his firm organizes protests, advocacy events, and publicity stunts for various causes, revealing the complexities behind shaping public perception. From orchestrating fake wedding guests to viral protests like “Bankers Against Bitcoin,” Adam explains the

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01:19:04

Episode 106: Inside STARGATE: Angela Ford on Remote...

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2025/10/18

Angela Ford—one of America’s most recognized psychic investigators—was part of the U.S. government’s top-secret STARGATE remote viewing program. From tracking fugitives and hostages to influencing real intelligence operations, her story bridges science, spirituality, and national security.Previously featured on The Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown and The Shawn Ryan Show, Angela shares what remote viewing really is, how she helped locate missing hostages in Beirut and fugitive Charles Jordan in Wyoming, and

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00:31:41

Episode 105: From Out Magazine to Disney: Harker...

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2025/10/15

Writer–editor Harker Jones joins Zach Randles-Friedman to unpack a creative journey from small-town Michigan to LA: managing editor roles at Out, The Advocate, and HIV Plus; 7–8 years copyediting Disney’s D23 Magazine; and a portfolio spanning novels, shorts, and screenplays with 60+ festival selections. We dive into his thriller Never Have I Ever (first drafted at 17), the literary love story Until September, and new psychological script The Alexandrite Ring (ISA Thriller Top 10). Harker shares

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00:50:04

Episode 104: Reclaiming Freedom: Jonghee Celeste...

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2025/10/11

What does childhood look like inside a high-control religious group? In this episode, we join actor and educator Jonghee Celeste Quispe as she reveals her upbringing in the Unification Church—better known as the 'Moonies.' She describes the intense 5:30 a.m. worship rituals, the bans on dating, and the pressure of accepting an arranged 'match,' while detailing teen 'missions' that blurred into labor trafficking. With a candid reflection on her breaking point at the movement’s famed 'Prayer Rock,'

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00:32:36

Episode 103: Celebrating Love: Alan Katz on Marriage...

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2025/10/08

My guest today is Alan Katz, a straight ally who made history by officiating some of the first same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships in Los Angeles and across California. Alan shares powerful stories about officiating weddings before and after Proposition 8, navigating pushback from the wedding industry, and even training other officiants on how to honor LGBTQ+ couples with respect and equality. We also dive into his personal journey as the supportive father of a transgender son, and why he

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00:53:17

Episode 102: Bill Hulseman—a ritual designer, former...

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2025/10/04

In this candid conversation, guest Bill Hulseman—a ritual designer, former educator, and author of Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass—unpacks how thoughtfully designed ceremonies can reflect a couple’s identities, values, and love story without relying on the “dusty playbook.” Drawing on graduate study in ritual and years of practice, Bill explains how to audit traditions (e.g., “giving away,” entrances/exits, ceremony layout) and rebuild them to be feminist, inclusive,

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00:39:46

Episode 101: Channeling a Novel: Tarot, Past Lives &...

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2025/10/01

Author and intuitive storyteller Kelly O’Hern joins Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay to share how a health crisis, divorce, and a deck of tarot cards led her to channel an entire novel series—Arcanum. We dive into the craft and mysticism of using the Major Arcana to map past lives—from ancient Egypt to Renaissance Europe—why she fictionalized those visions into an accessible heroine, and how faith can evolve beyond organized religion. Zach opens up about his own mediumship training and the

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