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.


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]]> 2613 Songwriters Aren't Getting Paid ft. Bonnie McKee Pop songwriter and hitmaker Bonnie McKee joins Alex and Dylan to discuss co-writing Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” why the streaming economy is failing songwriters, and what she believes modern pop music is missing. Bonnie takes us behind the scenes of writing one of the most iconic pop songs of the 2010s including why she ultimately had to let “Teenage Dream” go and what it was like watching the song reach a new generation through Glee. She also breaks down how artists, songwriters, record labels, and streaming platforms actually make money and why the people writing the songs can still be the last ones to get paid. We also get into the disappearance of bridges, TikTok’s influence on songwriting, the death of the pop monoculture, and why today’s music can sometimes feel built for an algorithm instead of an emotional payoff. Bonnie opens up about reclaiming her career, independently releasing *Hot City*, mentoring younger songwriters, directing, screenwriting, and navigating censorship on social media. Plus, Bonnie blind-ranks pop icons including Lady Gaga, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyoncé, and Mariah Carey then joins us for Kiss, Marry, Kill. Do you think modern pop songs are missing something? Let us know in the comments. Follow Bonnie McKee:   / bonniemckee   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:38:00 -0000 full 18 BuzzFeed Studios Pop songwriter and hitmaker Bonnie McKee joins Alex and Dylan to discuss co-writing Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” why the streaming economy is failing songwriters, and what she believes modern pop music is missing. Bonnie takes us behind the scenes of writing one of the most iconic pop songs of the 2010s including why she ultimately had to let “Teenage Dream” go and what it was like watching the song reach a new generation through Glee. She also breaks down how artists, songwriters, record labels, and streaming platforms actually make money and why the people writing the songs can still be the last ones to get paid. We also get into the disappearance of bridges, TikTok’s influence on songwriting, the death of the pop monoculture, and why today’s music can sometimes feel built for an algorithm instead of an emotional payoff. Bonnie opens up about reclaiming her career, independently releasing *Hot City*, mentoring younger songwriters, directing, screenwriting, and navigating censorship on social media. Plus, Bonnie blind-ranks pop icons including Lady Gaga, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyoncé, and Mariah Carey then joins us for Kiss, Marry, Kill. Do you think modern pop songs are missing something? Let us know in the comments. Follow Bonnie McKee:   / bonniemckee   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pop songwriter and hitmaker Bonnie McKee joins Alex and Dylan to discuss co-writing Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” why the streaming economy is failing songwriters, and what she believes modern pop music is missing. Bonnie takes us behind the scenes of writing one of the most iconic pop songs of the 2010s including why she ultimately had to let “Teenage Dream” go and what it was like watching the song reach a new generation through Glee. She also breaks down how artists, songwriters, record labels, and streaming platforms actually make money and why the people writing the songs can still be the last ones to get paid. We also get into the disappearance of bridges, TikTok’s influence on songwriting, the death of the pop monoculture, and why today’s music can sometimes feel built for an algorithm instead of an emotional payoff. Bonnie opens up about reclaiming her career, independently releasing *Hot City*, mentoring younger songwriters, directing, screenwriting, and navigating censorship on social media. Plus, Bonnie blind-ranks pop icons including Lady Gaga, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyoncé, and Mariah Carey then joins us for Kiss, Marry, Kill. Do you think modern pop songs are missing something? Let us know in the comments. Follow Bonnie McKee:   / bonniemckee  

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]]> 1767 Corook Reveals Their 'Garage Dad' Songwriting Secret ✨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, 23 Jul 2026 19:30:00 -0000 full 1 17 BuzzFeed Studios ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ✨Follow us ✨ Dylan Schmoll :   / dylanschmoll   Alex Hinsky:   / whatwouldalexanderdo   TikTok:   / gayandtrying   IG: instagram.com/gayandtrying/

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]]> 2440 JORDY On 'In Retrospect' His Most Authentic Album Yet Pop singer-songwriter JORDY joins Dylan and Alex in studio to break down the brutal reality of going viral on TikTok, his new album In Retrospect, and a plethora of fun stories and experiences from a summer of pride shows. Plus, they dive into a nostalgic round of 2000s throwback pop trivia, their Disney Channel Mount Rushmore, and a ruthless breakdown of dating red flags and turn-offs. #jordy #popmusic #podcast #lgbtq #comedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:38:00 -0000 full 17 BuzzFeed Studios Pop singer-songwriter JORDY joins Dylan and Alex in studio to break down the brutal reality of going viral on TikTok, his new album In Retrospect, and a plethora of fun stories and experiences from a summer of pride shows. Plus, they dive into a nostalgic round of 2000s throwback pop trivia, their Disney Channel Mount Rushmore, and a ruthless breakdown of dating red flags and turn-offs. #jordy #popmusic #podcast #lgbtq #comedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pop singer-songwriter JORDY joins Dylan and Alex in studio to break down the brutal reality of going viral on TikTok, his new album In Retrospect, and a plethora of fun stories and experiences from a summer of pride shows. Plus, they dive into a nostalgic round of 2000s throwback pop trivia, their Disney Channel Mount Rushmore, and a ruthless breakdown of dating red flags and turn-offs.

#jordy #popmusic #podcast #lgbtq #comedy

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]]> 2770 Why Straight Men Are Terrified Of Gay Sex ft. Zach Noe Towers Comedian Zach Noe Towers joins Dylan and Alex in studio to break down what straight people get wrong about gay sex, surviving the "twink death" era, and navigating the male loneliness epidemic. Plus, Taylor Swift Eras Tour fever, a chaotic game of Kiss, Marry, Kill, and their official zombie apocalypse survival strategy.#zachnoetowers #standupcomedy #lgbtq #twinkdeath #comedy 00:00 - Introduction to Zach Noe Towers 01:13 - Reacting to Viral Comments: "Trash Bag of Pudding" 02:05 - The Top vs. Bottom Debate & Relationship Mystery 02:51 - Celebrating Pride & Coming Out Journeys 04:10 - Game: Kiss, Marry, Kill - Movie Edition 05:29 - Taylor Swift Fever & The Eras Tour Movie 07:04 - Pet Peeves: Movie Talkers & Last-Minute Flaking 07:50 - Zombie Apocalypse Survival Strategy 09:18 - Celebrity Crushes & Secret Gay Rumors 10:17 - Deep Dive: Porn Preferences & Perspectives 11:41 - Ranking Comedians: Margaret Cho to John Mulaney 12:48 - The "Get Me Out" Edition: Bigfoot & Ted Bundy 14:14 - Navigating the LA Gay Scene & Sex Parties 15:18 - Body Confidence & Overcoming Insecurity 16:47 - The "Twink Death" Era & Arrested Development 18:55 - Nervous Jokes & The Male Loneliness Epidemic 20:23 - Drag Dreams & Bestowing Drag Names 21:45 - Motorcycle Mishaps & Mechanical Failures 24:38 - The Etiquette of Ghosting & Bad Karma 25:52 - What Straight People Don't Get About Gay Sex 27:06 - Respectfully Disrespectful: AMC Theater Etiquette 29:23 - Musical Theater Roots & Indiana University Days 30:40 - Insane Gay Behaviors: Poppers & Club Culture 32:04 - Game: The 5-Second Rule Challenge 34:10 - Dealing with Online Hate & Crooked Noses 39:03 - Where to Find Zach & "Twink Death" Special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full 15 BuzzFeed Studios Comedian Zach Noe Towers joins Dylan and Alex in studio to break down what straight people get wrong about gay sex, surviving the "twink death" era, and navigating the male loneliness epidemic. Plus, Taylor Swift Eras Tour fever, a chaotic game of Kiss, Marry, Kill, and their official zombie apocalypse survival strategy.#zachnoetowers #standupcomedy #lgbtq #twinkdeath #comedy 00:00 - Introduction to Zach Noe Towers 01:13 - Reacting to Viral Comments: "Trash Bag of Pudding" 02:05 - The Top vs. Bottom Debate & Relationship Mystery 02:51 - Celebrating Pride & Coming Out Journeys 04:10 - Game: Kiss, Marry, Kill - Movie Edition 05:29 - Taylor Swift Fever & The Eras Tour Movie 07:04 - Pet Peeves: Movie Talkers & Last-Minute Flaking 07:50 - Zombie Apocalypse Survival Strategy 09:18 - Celebrity Crushes & Secret Gay Rumors 10:17 - Deep Dive: Porn Preferences & Perspectives 11:41 - Ranking Comedians: Margaret Cho to John Mulaney 12:48 - The "Get Me Out" Edition: Bigfoot & Ted Bundy 14:14 - Navigating the LA Gay Scene & Sex Parties 15:18 - Body Confidence & Overcoming Insecurity 16:47 - The "Twink Death" Era & Arrested Development 18:55 - Nervous Jokes & The Male Loneliness Epidemic 20:23 - Drag Dreams & Bestowing Drag Names 21:45 - Motorcycle Mishaps & Mechanical Failures 24:38 - The Etiquette of Ghosting & Bad Karma 25:52 - What Straight People Don't Get About Gay Sex 27:06 - Respectfully Disrespectful: AMC Theater Etiquette 29:23 - Musical Theater Roots & Indiana University Days 30:40 - Insane Gay Behaviors: Poppers & Club Culture 32:04 - Game: The 5-Second Rule Challenge 34:10 - Dealing with Online Hate & Crooked Noses 39:03 - Where to Find Zach & "Twink Death" Special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Comedian Zach Noe Towers joins Dylan and Alex in studio to break down what straight people get wrong about gay sex, surviving the "twink death" era, and navigating the male loneliness epidemic. Plus, Taylor Swift Eras Tour fever, a chaotic game of Kiss, Marry, Kill, and their official zombie apocalypse survival strategy.
#zachnoetowers #standupcomedy #lgbtq #twinkdeath #comedy


00:00 - Introduction to Zach Noe Towers 01:13 - Reacting to Viral Comments: "Trash Bag of Pudding" 02:05 - The Top vs. Bottom Debate & Relationship Mystery 02:51 - Celebrating Pride & Coming Out Journeys 04:10 - Game: Kiss, Marry, Kill - Movie Edition 05:29 - Taylor Swift Fever & The Eras Tour Movie 07:04 - Pet Peeves: Movie Talkers & Last-Minute Flaking 07:50 - Zombie Apocalypse Survival Strategy 09:18 - Celebrity Crushes & Secret Gay Rumors 10:17 - Deep Dive: Porn Preferences & Perspectives 11:41 - Ranking Comedians: Margaret Cho to John Mulaney 12:48 - The "Get Me Out" Edition: Bigfoot & Ted Bundy 14:14 - Navigating the LA Gay Scene & Sex Parties 15:18 - Body Confidence & Overcoming Insecurity 16:47 - The "Twink Death" Era & Arrested Development 18:55 - Nervous Jokes & The Male Loneliness Epidemic 20:23 - Drag Dreams & Bestowing Drag Names 21:45 - Motorcycle Mishaps & Mechanical Failures 24:38 - The Etiquette of Ghosting & Bad Karma 25:52 - What Straight People Don't Get About Gay Sex 27:06 - Respectfully Disrespectful: AMC Theater Etiquette 29:23 - Musical Theater Roots & Indiana University Days 30:40 - Insane Gay Behaviors: Poppers & Club Culture 32:04 - Game: The 5-Second Rule Challenge 34:10 - Dealing with Online Hate & Crooked Noses 39:03 - Where to Find Zach & "Twink Death" Special

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]]> 2537 A Disastrous Threesome, Anime Cards & Rock M Sakura's Drag Aesthetic Rock M Sakura is back in our lives and bringing the chaos with her. This week we're talking breakups, mental health, and what it actually looks like to choose yourself when everything's falling apart then immediately ruining the mood with a round of Kiss, Mary, Kill featuring Nintendo consoles and Sailor Moon characters because we contain multitudes.We get into how anime and J-pop built her whole aesthetic from the ground up, what it's really like returning to the Drag Race werkroom as an early boot the second time around and the conversation about Asian drag performers and representation that the industry still isn't having enough.It's unhinged, it's emotional, it's a lot of glitter. Standard Thursday for Gay and Trying. ✨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, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0000 full 14 BuzzFeed Studios Rock M Sakura is back in our lives and bringing the chaos with her. This week we're talking breakups, mental health, and what it actually looks like to choose yourself when everything's falling apart then immediately ruining the mood with a round of Kiss, Mary, Kill featuring Nintendo consoles and Sailor Moon characters because we contain multitudes.We get into how anime and J-pop built her whole aesthetic from the ground up, what it's really like returning to the Drag Race werkroom as an early boot the second time around and the conversation about Asian drag performers and representation that the industry still isn't having enough.It's unhinged, it's emotional, it's a lot of glitter. Standard Thursday for Gay and Trying. ✨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 Rock M Sakura is back in our lives and bringing the chaos with her. This week we're talking breakups, mental health, and what it actually looks like to choose yourself when everything's falling apart then immediately ruining the mood with a round of Kiss, Mary, Kill featuring Nintendo consoles and Sailor Moon characters because we contain multitudes.
We get into how anime and J-pop built her whole aesthetic from the ground up, what it's really like returning to the Drag Race werkroom as an early boot the second time around and the conversation about Asian drag performers and representation that the industry still isn't having enough.
It's unhinged, it's emotional, it's a lot of glitter. Standard Thursday for Gay and Trying.


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]]> 2499 Are Millennials Just Better? Farrah Moan Breaks It Down RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 icon, drag queen superstar, and Twitch streamer Farrah Moan joins Dylan Schmoll and Alex Hinsky in studio to talk Saturn returns, Korean skincare secrets, and why the "big light" is a human rights violation. ✨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, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0000 full 13 BuzzFeed Studios RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 icon, drag queen superstar, and Twitch streamer Farrah Moan joins Dylan Schmoll and Alex Hinsky in studio to talk Saturn returns, Korean skincare secrets, and why the "big light" is a human rights violation. ✨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 RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 icon, drag queen superstar, and Twitch streamer Farrah Moan joins Dylan Schmoll and Alex Hinsky in studio to talk Saturn returns, Korean skincare secrets, and why the "big light" is a human rights violation.

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]]> 2195 Sasha Colby on Her Reign, Legacy, and Being "Mother" RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, cannabis entrepreneur, and trans icon Sasha Colby joins Dylan and Alex in studio to discuss her historic TV reign, the true meaning of queer motherhood, and why a fan brought a literal human urn to her weed signing. ✨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, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full 12 BuzzFeed Studios RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, cannabis entrepreneur, and trans icon Sasha Colby joins Dylan and Alex in studio to discuss her historic TV reign, the true meaning of queer motherhood, and why a fan brought a literal human urn to her weed signing. ✨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 RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, cannabis entrepreneur, and trans icon Sasha Colby joins Dylan and Alex in studio to discuss her historic TV reign, the true meaning of queer motherhood, and why a fan brought a literal human urn to her weed signing.

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]]> 2029 Stop Dating Like This and Heaven is a Gay Bar feat. Zee Machine Pop singer-songwriter Zee Machine joins Dylan and Alex in studio to discuss collaborating with pop icon Bonnie McKee on their new track "Heaven is a Gay Bar," the importance of preserving queer spaces, why your pets secretly disrespect you, and a analysis of modern dating green flags. 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 Pop singer-songwriter Zee Machine joins Dylan and Alex in studio to discuss collaborating with pop icon Bonnie McKee on their new track "Heaven is a Gay Bar," the importance of preserving queer spaces, why your pets secretly disrespect you, and a analysis of modern dating green flags. 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 Pop singer-songwriter Zee Machine joins Dylan and Alex in studio to discuss collaborating with pop icon Bonnie McKee on their new track "Heaven is a Gay Bar," the importance of preserving queer spaces, why your pets secretly disrespect you, and a analysis of modern dating green flags.

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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]]> 2213 We Learn Too Much About Each Other Playing 'We're Not Really Strangers' 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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]]> 2348 We Answer the MOST PERSONAL Questions or Eat Bugs 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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]]> 1879 Who Would Survive the Apocalypse? 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 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 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 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 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…?  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!

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/

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