The Gay and Trying Podcast en Gay best friends Dylan Schmoll and Alex Hinsky try to make sense of the world around them through chaotic stories, questionable takes, and bad decisions, proving they probably shouldn’t have a podcast. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3dc0ca88-2951-11f1-9b45-dfd9ba1ba76c/image/0ecbe1d298160f81688ac4d2858b9619.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Gay and Trying Podcast episodic BuzzFeed Studios Gay best friends Dylan Schmoll and Alex Hinsky try to make sense of the world around them through chaotic stories, questionable takes, and bad decisions, proving they probably shouldn’t have a podcast. Gay best friends Dylan Schmoll and Alex Hinsky try to make sense of the world around them through chaotic stories, questionable takes, and bad decisions, proving they probably shouldn’t have a podcast.


]]> BuzzFeed Studios bfstudiosspotify@buzzfeed.com Stop Dating Like This and Heaven is a Gay Bar feat. Zee Machine | The Gay & Trying Podcast #111 00:00 - Special Guest: Zee Machine 00:27 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 01:57 - 5 Second Rule 08:05 - Zee Machine Interview 18:46 - Respectful or Disrespectful 22:24 - What’s Sexier 32:49 - ‘Heaven is a Gay Bar’ out now! ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 May 2026 22:30:00 -0000 full 11 BuzzFeed Studios 00:00 - Special Guest: Zee Machine 00:27 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 01:57 - 5 Second Rule 08:05 - Zee Machine Interview 18:46 - Respectful or Disrespectful 22:24 - What’s Sexier 32:49 - ‘Heaven is a Gay Bar’ out now! ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 00:00 - Special Guest: Zee Machine 00:27 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 01:57 - 5 Second Rule 08:05 - Zee Machine Interview 18:46 - Respectful or Disrespectful 22:24 - What’s Sexier 32:49 - ‘Heaven is a Gay Bar’ out now! ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/

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]]> 2153 We Learn Too Much About Each Other Playing 'We're Not Really Strangers' || The Gay and Trying Podcast #110 00:00 - Ep 10 Special: Were Not Really Strangers 00:17 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 02:51 - Level 1: Perception 17:52 - Level 2: Connection 31:32 - Level 3: Reflection ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll : https://www.instagram.com/dylanschmoll Alex Hinsky: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldal... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gayandtrying IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 May 2026 22:30:00 -0000 full 10 BuzzFeed Studios 00:00 - Ep 10 Special: Were Not Really Strangers 00:17 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 02:51 - Level 1: Perception 17:52 - Level 2: Connection 31:32 - Level 3: Reflection ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll : https://www.instagram.com/dylanschmoll Alex Hinsky: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldal... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gayandtrying IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 00:00 - Ep 10 Special: Were Not Really Strangers 00:17 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 02:51 - Level 1: Perception 17:52 - Level 2: Connection 31:32 - Level 3: Reflection ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll : https://www.instagram.com/dylanschmoll Alex Hinsky: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldal... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gayandtrying IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/

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]]> 2288 We Answer the MOST PERSONAL Questions or Eat Bugs || The Gay and Trying Podcast #109 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 01:15 - Lip Reading Challenge 06:52 - Gay History: Legalization of Same Sex Marriage 13:04 - ⁠#BushonMain⁠ ⁠15:06⁠ - Truth or Bug 21:07 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 23:57 - Reddit: What is this? 28:40 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:00 -0000 full 9 BuzzFeed Studios 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 01:15 - Lip Reading Challenge 06:52 - Gay History: Legalization of Same Sex Marriage 13:04 - ⁠#BushonMain⁠ ⁠15:06⁠ - Truth or Bug 21:07 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 23:57 - Reddit: What is this? 28:40 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 01:15 - Lip Reading Challenge 06:52 - Gay History: Legalization of Same Sex Marriage 13:04 - ⁠#BushonMain⁠

⁠15:06⁠ - Truth or Bug

21:07 - In Other Gay News:

This Week's Headlines 23:57 - Reddit: What is this? 28:40 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/

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]]> 1819 Who Would Survive the Apocalypse? | Gay and Trying Podcast #108 Who would bite the big one? (Get your mind out of the gutter). Plus, Mean Gay vs. Nice Gay?. And so much more! Buckle up and let Alex and Dylan be your gay friends for the end of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0000 full 8 BuzzFeed Studios Who would bite the big one? (Get your mind out of the gutter). Plus, Mean Gay vs. Nice Gay?. And so much more! Buckle up and let Alex and Dylan be your gay friends for the end of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Who would bite the big one? (Get your mind out of the gutter). Plus, Mean Gay vs. Nice Gay?. And so much more! Buckle up and let Alex and Dylan be your gay friends for the end of the world.

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]]> 2154 Can You Tell If A Baby is Gay? We Answer Google's Craziest Gay Questions | Gay & Trying Podcast #107 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 06:02 - Guess That Gay Straight Person 12:45 - Gay History: Rent Jr, Lady Gaga & William Shakespeare 16:39 - Trying Sliced Milk?! 18:12 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 22:36 - Google’s Most Searched Gay Questions 35:47 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG:   / gayandtrying   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full 7 BuzzFeed Studios 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 06:02 - Guess That Gay Straight Person 12:45 - Gay History: Rent Jr, Lady Gaga & William Shakespeare 16:39 - Trying Sliced Milk?! 18:12 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 22:36 - Google’s Most Searched Gay Questions 35:47 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG:   / gayandtrying   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 06:02 - Guess That Gay Straight Person 12:45 - Gay History: Rent Jr, Lady Gaga & William Shakespeare 16:39 - Trying Sliced Milk?! 18:12 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 22:36 - Google’s Most Searched Gay Questions 35:47 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG:   / gayandtrying  

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]]> 2321 Blind Rank Liquid Taste Test | Gay and Trying Podcast #106 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 05:16 - Guess That Liquid 09:03 - Gay History: Heart Stopper 10:39 - 5 Second Rule 13:58 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 17:09 - PANIC! At The Intro 21:01 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG:   / gayandtrying   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full 6 BuzzFeed Studios 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 05:16 - Guess That Liquid 09:03 - Gay History: Heart Stopper 10:39 - 5 Second Rule 13:58 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 17:09 - PANIC! At The Intro 21:01 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG:   / gayandtrying   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 00:00 - Introduction

00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 05:16 - Guess That Liquid 09:03 - Gay History: Heart Stopper 10:39 - 5 Second Rule 13:58 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 17:09 - PANIC! At The Intro 21:01 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG:   / gayandtrying  

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]]> 1439 How To Find Out if You're a Good Liar | The Gay and Trying Podcast #105 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 03:25 - Fake It ’Till You Make It 10:00 - Gay History 12:19 - Straight Faced 16:31 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 20:05 - LGBT Spotlight: Ignacio "Nacho" Lago 20:55 - Thought Process: Word Association Game 26:24 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll : https://www.instagram.com/dylanschmoll/ Alex Hinsky: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldal... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gayandtrying IG: https://www.instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full 5 BuzzFeed Studios 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 03:25 - Fake It ’Till You Make It 10:00 - Gay History 12:19 - Straight Faced 16:31 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 20:05 - LGBT Spotlight: Ignacio "Nacho" Lago 20:55 - Thought Process: Word Association Game 26:24 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll : https://www.instagram.com/dylanschmoll/ Alex Hinsky: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldal... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gayandtrying IG: https://www.instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 03:25 - Fake It ’Till You Make It 10:00 - Gay History 12:19 - Straight Faced 16:31 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 20:05 - LGBT Spotlight: Ignacio "Nacho" Lago 20:55 - Thought Process: Word Association Game 26:24 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll : https://www.instagram.com/dylanschmoll/ Alex Hinsky: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldal... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gayandtrying IG: https://www.instagram.com/gayandtrying/

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]]> 1743 We Test Our Sexuality on the Kinsey Scale 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 04:35 - How Gay Are We? 10:06 - Certified Straight Behavior 17:08 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 21:15 - LGBT Spotlight: Becca Rea-Tucker 22:12 - Stay or Leave: Wild Hookup Stories 29:40 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG:   / gayandtrying   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full 4 BuzzFeed Studios 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 04:35 - How Gay Are We? 10:06 - Certified Straight Behavior 17:08 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 21:15 - LGBT Spotlight: Becca Rea-Tucker 22:12 - Stay or Leave: Wild Hookup Stories 29:40 - How to Join the Conversation ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG:   / gayandtrying   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Crying, Trying, or Thriving 04:35 - How Gay Are We? 10:06 - Certified Straight Behavior 17:08 - In Other Gay News: This Week's Headlines 21:15 - LGBT Spotlight: Becca Rea-Tucker 22:12 - Stay or Leave: Wild Hookup Stories 29:40 - How to Join the Conversation


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]]> 1944 We Put Cartoon Characters on the Kinsey Scale… Are these cartoon characters actually gay… or are we just projecting? In this episode, we put some of our favorite childhood characters on the Kinsey Scale and things got… heated. From Shaggy to Squidward to Elsa, we’re debating who’s straight, who’s not, and who is absolutely not beating the allegations. We also spiral through a chaotic round of Five Second Rule (yes, it goes exactly how you think), test our honesty with Sour Truth, and somehow end up saying things we probably shouldn’t have said on camera.If you’ve ever watched a cartoon and thought “wait…” this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0000 full 3 BuzzFeed Studios Are these cartoon characters actually gay… or are we just projecting? In this episode, we put some of our favorite childhood characters on the Kinsey Scale and things got… heated. From Shaggy to Squidward to Elsa, we’re debating who’s straight, who’s not, and who is absolutely not beating the allegations. We also spiral through a chaotic round of Five Second Rule (yes, it goes exactly how you think), test our honesty with Sour Truth, and somehow end up saying things we probably shouldn’t have said on camera.If you’ve ever watched a cartoon and thought “wait…” this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are these cartoon characters actually gay… or are we just projecting? In this episode, we put some of our favorite childhood characters on the Kinsey Scale and things got… heated. From Shaggy to Squidward to Elsa, we’re debating who’s straight, who’s not, and who is absolutely not beating the allegations. We also spiral through a chaotic round of Five Second Rule (yes, it goes exactly how you think), test our honesty with Sour Truth, and somehow end up saying things we probably shouldn’t have said on camera.
If you’ve ever watched a cartoon and thought “wait…” this one’s for you.

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]]> 2019 What It's Like to Come Out in Your 30s | The Gay and Trying Podcast #102 Think your dating life is chaotic? Wait until you hear these. 🏳️‍🌈 This week, Alex talks about coming out in his 30s, Dylan explains why he REALLY shouldn't be drafted in the war, and we react to the most unhinged hookup stories you’ve ever sent us. Socials: Dylan Schmoll : https://www.instagram.com/dylanschmoll/ Alex Hinsky: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldalexanderdo/ Gay and Trying YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GayandTrying Gay and Trying TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gayandtrying Gay and Trying IG: https://www.instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:01:00 -0000 full 2 BuzzFeed Studios Think your dating life is chaotic? Wait until you hear these. 🏳️‍🌈 This week, Alex talks about coming out in his 30s, Dylan explains why he REALLY shouldn't be drafted in the war, and we react to the most unhinged hookup stories you’ve ever sent us. Socials: Dylan Schmoll : https://www.instagram.com/dylanschmoll/ Alex Hinsky: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldalexanderdo/ Gay and Trying YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GayandTrying Gay and Trying TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gayandtrying Gay and Trying IG: https://www.instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Think your dating life is chaotic? Wait until you hear these. 🏳️‍🌈 This week, Alex talks about coming out in his 30s, Dylan explains why he REALLY shouldn't be drafted in the war, and we react to the most unhinged hookup stories you’ve ever sent us.

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]]> 1804 Which Disney Princes Are Gay…?  | The Gay and Trying Podcast #101 Was your first crush a Disney Prince? Same. But were they actually into princesses? 🏰 From Hercules’ "sport brief" to Li Shang’s very specific training methods, Dylan and Alex are breaking down which Disney icons are canonically (or at least coded) queer. Plus, a deep dive into the secret history of the rainbow flag and other gay news! Socials: Dylan Schmoll : https://www.instagram.com/dylanschmoll/ Alex Hinsky: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldalexanderdo/ Gay and Trying YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GayandTrying Gay and Trying TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gayandtrying Gay and Trying IG: https://www.instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0000 full 1 BuzzFeed Studios Was your first crush a Disney Prince? Same. But were they actually into princesses? 🏰 From Hercules’ "sport brief" to Li Shang’s very specific training methods, Dylan and Alex are breaking down which Disney icons are canonically (or at least coded) queer. Plus, a deep dive into the secret history of the rainbow flag and other gay news! Socials: Dylan Schmoll : https://www.instagram.com/dylanschmoll/ Alex Hinsky: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldalexanderdo/ Gay and Trying YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GayandTrying Gay and Trying TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gayandtrying Gay and Trying IG: https://www.instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Was your first crush a Disney Prince? Same. But were they actually into princesses? 🏰 From Hercules’ "sport brief" to Li Shang’s very specific training methods, Dylan and Alex are breaking down which Disney icons are canonically (or at least coded) queer. Plus, a deep dive into the secret history of the rainbow flag and other gay news!

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