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On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #68 Joe and Josh welcome our guest Hubba, and on this episode: * AITA for being upset that both of my sons are gay?* AITA for telling my boyfriend he's gay?* AITA for “forcing” my parents to disown my gay brother? That, and a well-deserved "gaycation" in our Moment of Conclusion, is coming up on this episode of NOTSTRAIGHTcast!

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #68, Josh is back, and on this episode: * AITA for refusing to let my family hang a pride flag?* AITA for starting an argument with my son on why he was afraid to come out?* AITA for asking that we don’t get Chick-Fil-A during pride?That, along with coming out incorrectly in our Moment of Conclusion, are all coming up on this episode of NOTSTRAIGHTcast!

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #66, we welcome back Bex, and we change it up slightly on this episode:* AITA for letting a one night stand believe I'm a lesbian?* AITA for joking that my girlfriend was going to be seen as a lesbian?* AITA for assuming every girl my lesbian daughter brings home is her girlfriend? That, along with questioning a lesbian mother about her daughter's sex ed in our Moment of Conclusion, is all coming up on this episode of NOTSTRAIGHTcast! -- Visit Bex In The City Design's Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/BexInTheCityDesigns

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #65, we welcome guest host Hakeem, and on this episode:* AITA for not telling a friend I am gay when he flirts with me?* AITA for my response from my ex telling me he is gay?* AITA for refusing to babysit after my sister demanded I stop bringing my boyfriend to family events?That, along with our Moment of Conclusion, where being married is a fraud, is all coming up on this episode of NOTSTRAIGHTcast!

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #64, we change up the format of the show, and welcome our guest host Chris while Josh recovers from surgery, and on this episode:* AITA for going to gay bars to get hit on even though I'm not gay?* AITA for my gay son that I would love to be invited to his wedding despite how I treated him when he came out?* AITA for asking my best friend for gay porn? That, along with our Moment of Conclusion, where being gay doesn't give you a free pass, is all coming up on this episode of NOTSTRAIGHTcast!

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #63, Josh goes fishing, David Stanton finally gets sent to prison, and Joe turns one year older. In the news: the DOD removes content with the word 'gay', a bar cuts ties with Jack Daniels, LGBTQ youth feel significantly safer expressing their identities online, some quick NOTSTRAIGHTnews bits, Reno Gold insures his derriere, and they’re coming after the VCR head cleaner the Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #62, Joe sees comedian Jessica Kirson at the Byham Theatre, his dream of Josh coming for an unexpected visit, and Josh loves the new “Beyond the Gates” soap opera. In the news, Is Mayor Pete running a new position in Michigan, Paul Reubens comes out, Maine is not backing down from Trump’s transgender threats, Roberta Flack passes away, and MAGA has their King of all Blacks in the Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #61, we talk about Valentine’s Day, a yummy IKEA Meal, and another bar closes in Pittsburgh. In the news we talk about the disaster the administration has been in the past few weeks, Trump ruins the Kennedy center, Google Calendar goes to pot, Dolly Parton gets some homophobic blowback, and an uplifting Day Trip in our Moment of Conclusion. Ciciful has a wide selection of unique and custom-designed clothing that caters to the diverse needs of LGBTQ+ community. Use code NSC at checkout to save an additional 11% off at ciciful.com

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #60, we talk about Josh’ Birthday, the crappy weather, and in the news, will the real Village People please stand up? Things that are going away under a Trump regime, Megyn Kelly only wants strong men to rescue her, Pornhub, Sniffies, and JustForFans are facing new restrictions, and What’s Going On in the Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #59, Joe and Josh welcome in season 3 of NOTSTRAIGHTcast, discuss the weather, and Joe’s upgrade to a AWD car.In the news, we find out the real reasons for the fires in LA, Mark Zuckerberg turns Facebook into X, Anita Bryant finally dies, more companies embrace DEI, and Republicans now have two daddies.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #58, Joe and Josh discuss end of year holiday preparations, the founders of PinkNews being accused of sexual misconduct, everyone lusting over Luigi Mangione, Sesame Street going bye-bye on Max, and that "YMCA" is not actually a anthem after all.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #57, Joe and Josh discuss R&B star Khalid’s drama with his ex, Russia cracks down on the LGBTQs, Elton John goes blind, and Walmart disappoints the once again.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #56, Joe and Josh discuss a format change to the show, the escape X, NLE Choppa comes out, LGBTQ terror in text messages, and does Lil Nas X have a new beau?Get a free 30 day trial of Amazon Prime at nsc.lgbt/prime.Email us at feedback@otstraightcast dot com, or record a voice message at nsc.lgbt/vm.For access to all of our websites, visit NOTSTRAIGHTworld.com.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #55, Joe and Josh discuss the Democrat’s disastrous results on Tuesday Night, it’s new computer week for Joe, and Josh is going to Alabama!In the news, Jason Kelce uses a slur on a homophobic fan, a Catholic church in Michigan fires its longtime music director, Shawn Mendes’ sexuality is back in the news, Joe Exotic gets engaged again, and a top official speaks out in the Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #54, Joe made a mistake when editing the previous show, Josh sends Joe a Halloween card, Josh talks about the ‘Lil Kim AIDS walk he was at this weekend, and we discuss the stupid stuff that Trump did last week.In the news, JD Vance gets a zero on the HRC Congressional Scorecard, the former CEO of clothing company Abercrombie & Fitch was arrested on trafficking charges, marriage equality is back on the ballot in some states, Melania’s book bombs , and Tucker Carlson has bad gaydar in our Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #53, Josh and Joe discuss Joe being back to good health, the fact that he’s already voted, the fact you can now request songs on LGBTQ Radio*, ongoing foot issues, getting hit with endless TV and mail ads in PA and GA regarding the election, the VP debate, and more!In the news, Melania Trump promotes her memoirs in the strangest way possible, MAGA spreads a lie about Pete Buttigieg, California bans book bans, Troye Sivan goes hetero, and a window-raising Moment of Conclusion!* During a discussion on what genres that will not be played on LGBTQ Radio, Joe said that Jay-Z and Beyonce sang "Empire State of Mind", which was incorrect -- it was Alicia Keys, not Beyonce who sang on that song with Jay-Z. Still, it's a good song (even though it's out of the normal genre that the station plays) that you can request at LGBTQradio.com!

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #52, Josh and Joe discuss Hurricane Helene that is currently affecting Josh, the fact that Joe sounds awful since he’s suffering from a head cold, the new NOTSTRAIGHTcast website, and more! In the news, a frequent Fox News guest gets put on leave from his job due to reports that he appeared in videos, a Grindr date gone seriously wrong, Harrison Butker misses an extra point, LGBTQ Book Clubs, and a “Weak and ” Moment of Conclusion!

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #51, Joe discusses how the RSS feed for the podcast stopped working and how he fixed it, Josh’s vacation, and we give our thoughts on the presidential debate. In the news, book publishers sue Florida over book bans, an Ohio man is denied a seat on his village council, Lil Nas X’s flop era, Why Tim Walz is a great VP pick, and an Iowa-inspired Moment of Conclusion!

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #50, Joe, Josh, and our special guest Becca celebrate the winner of the 50 on 50 Summer Sweepstakes Contest, LGBTQ Radio gets a new mix, NOTSTRAIGHTcast gets their own song, Joe plays Becca and Josh their own songs, we discuss Bex in the City Designs, and more! In the news, A Republican state representative in New Hampshire has been ordered to pay two drag queens he defamed, Beyonce was nowhere to be found at the DNC, a penguin passes away, Sabrina Carpenter samples an interesting alert in her newest song, and a Simpsons-inspired Moment of Conclusion!

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #49, Joe and Josh discuss Joe being back in Pittsburgh, and his last night in Atlanta. In the news, an Olympic pole vaulter gets stymied by his own pole, Donald Trump complains about Republicans in Georgia, the five-year anniversary of a sexual encounter gone wrong, Tim Walz tells JD Vance to go sit it out on the couch, and a Vogue-inspired Moment of Conclusion!

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #48, Joe visits Josh in Atlanta and records the podcast with him in person. They talk about what they did while he was visiting, including Atlanta Socializers, some LGBTQ bars, a DJ Jazzy Jeff/Paula Abdul/NKOTB concert, and more! In the news, Willam Belli gets kicked out of DragCon, Vivian Wilson hating on her father Elon Musk, Donald Trump doing everything he can to distance himself from Project 2025, Cher releasing a new memoir, and telling Republicans what NOT to say in the Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #47, Joe and Josh talk about the strange day of Saturday, July 13, 2024 and the incredible amount of death and near-death that occurred that day. We discuss the deaths of Benji Gregory, Shelly Duvall, Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons, Shannen Doherty, the attempted assassination of former president Trump in Beaver County, PA, Biden’s response, and can he stay in the presidential race*?

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #46, Joe and Josh talk about Josh’s foot, Joe’s trip to Roseland, an announcement about the $50 on 50 Summer Sweepstakes, and we’ll be together in person on the next podcast! In the news, we discuss a possible replacement for Joe Biden, What men can’t get away with once they’re older, reclaiming slurs, life advice from older men and a plasticity Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #45, Joe and Josh talk about the heat down in Atlanta, Josh’s trip to Richmond, VA, Joe’s trip to Roseland Resort in WV this weekend, introduce LGBTQ Radio (lgbtqradio.com), and discuss the AI Song of the Year.In the news, we discuss the backlash against Dolly Parton, Log Cabin Republicans want bad things for Joe Biden, Justin Timberlake’s DWI, A family influencer fights back, and a work-inspired Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #44, Joe and Josh discuss the start of Pride Season, Josh’s water issue in Atlanta, Joe’s Credit Card drama, Joe books a glamping trip, and Josh participates in Wigging Out in Atlanta. In the news, we discuss the Biden-Harris campaign plans for Pride Season, an all-male Monday at a straight bar, Adult content is now officially allowed on X, A fan sues Madonna for the content of her shows, and a Nintendo-inspired Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #43, Joe and Josh discuss Joe’s new sound effects on the board and the unintended consequences of using them together, spend-down season, Josh likes people of all walks of life, jaded Joe and judgy Josh, we talk about our favorite drinks, Joe needs to drink more alcohol, and Josh needs more wine. In the news, we discuss the four LGBTQ bars in San Diego that were the victims of a drive-by, the State Department issues a travel alert for LGBTQ people and events abroad, situationships, microplastics, and a RENT-inspired Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #42, Joe and Josh discuss getting older, Joe’s frustration with the , a power outage, what level of creep is too much, Josh gets in a minor accident, Josh gets a visit from his best (girl)friend, and more. In the news, we discuss the three AFL Players that have been sanctioned for homophobic slurs, Target reducing the amount stores selling Pride merchandise this year, Bud Light is now staying in its own lane, Texas book bans gone astray, and a not so nice Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #41, Joe and Josh discuss our first episode without Becca, how poorly our first recording of this episode went, 24 Hour Urine Sample bags, staying healthy, and should Josh move? In the news, we discuss right wingers missing the point yet again, Katy Perry turns in her LGBTQ card, One Million Moms doesn’t want you to buy a house, Brittany Spears may not be able to hit it one more time, and a angelic, non-binary Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTR8CAST #30, Becca and Joe talk about LGBTQ blessings in the Catholic Church, Russia banning the LGBTQ movement as extremist, California Senate president pro tempore Toni Atkins breaking the glass ceiling, a school chaplain fights back, moving to Canada, and a batty Moment of Conclusion!

On NOTSTR8CAST #29, Joe welcomes his new co-host Becca, and explains where the show has been for the past two years. In the news, we cover the Trevor Project leaving X, the right-wing Project 2025 manifesto, a physics teacher getting fired over their pronouns in Florida, results of the November 2023 elections, and a titillating Moment of Conclusion!

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #40, Becca, Joe, and Josh discuss living with cats, an announcement about the show (not ending) that you’ll have to listen to find out what it is, discuss how Joe and Josh met, and Joe’s bad luck with dating. In the news, Donald Trump is a bully, the number of censored books is going up, Grindr gets the AI treatment, Lesbians do it better, and a Helen Keller Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #39, Becca and Joe discuss the flooding in Pittsburgh, their Easter, the fact that NOTSTRAIGHTradio is now available on your smart speaker, the results of the Cards Against Humanity party that Becca threw, and have Out and The Advocate combined?In the news, we discuss Transgender erasure by the New York Times, LGBTQ women candidates discouraged from running for office, the Twin Flames Universe , Women sports-only bars, and a harder yet less forgetful Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #38, Becca and Joe discuss the upcoming Easter holiday, debate whether Peeps actually taste good or are the devil incarnate in candy form, Becca sees RENT at Point Park University, and a Cards Against Humanity get-together.In the news, we discuss Nex Benedict’s reported suicide, support for marriage and protections for LGBTQ folks is falling, but the amount of LGBTQ folks are increasing, a twist in Florida classrooms, Allstora realizing that they’re a bookstore and not a library, and a coach-inspired Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #37, Becca and Joe discuss Becca’s new ownership at her work, the launch of the NOTSTRAIGHTnews podcast, Becca’s friend passing away, the Titanic exhibit, a dirty restaurant, friendships not withstanding the test of time, and construction going on outside Joe’s place. In the news, we discuss Mississippi inmates suing their cellmates, an update on Nex Benedict, an anti-trans activist reading transgender fan-fiction, X reinstates an anti-harassment policy, and a whale of a Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #36, Becca and Joe discuss the name of the last episode, the difference between a homonym, homophone, and homograph, the premiere of NOTSTRAIGHTworld, Becca’s new glasses, the Titanic exhibition, and ‘Cluck’ Norris. In the news, we discuss the new Jamie Stickle podcast, Matt Gaetz’s problems, the death of Nex Benedict, Matthew Morrison asking to be written off Glee, Pride in London, and a smelly Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #35, Becca and Joe talk about the final push to make sure you’re subscribed to the new podcast feed, how we feel nowadays, how we sound nowadays, Joe’s new chair, the launch of NOTSTRAIGHTradio, a mind-blowing story about medical fraud, Becca’s Valentines Day, and the ownership change at the place she works for. In the news, we cover Stanley Cup lead content, Black History Month, A man who firebombed a church for a drag queen story hour goes to jail, Black trans actors making their mark, an update to the story of two men having in a congressional meeting room, the reason the spay and neuter program in Pittsburgh is on pause, and a effing’ Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #34, Becca and Joe reminisce about snow days, Joe’s inconsistent bowling, his I9 fight, a NOTSTRAIGHTcast mug, Becca meets a local celebrity, and her emotional support pickle. In the news, Joe and Becca discuss resources for LGBTQ youth, two Moms for Liberty Updates, Green Day releases a new LGBTQ anthem, the premiere of NOTSTRAIGHTnews, and a splashing Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #33, Becca and Joe talk about goings on in the New Year, our new merchandise, Joe forming a LLC, a funny non-binary joke, Becca’s commitment rings, and a medical discussion/rant. In the news, Becca and Joe discuss the Roman Catholic church poo-pooing Surrogacy, Uganda’s Kill-the- bill, LinkedIn as a dating site, a Moms for Liberty school board member arrested at Target, and an exploding Moment of Conclusion.

On NOTSTRAIGHTcast #32, Becca and Joe talk about Christmas, New Year’s Resolutions, the change of the show name from NOTSTR8CAST to NOTSTRAIGHTcast, Media of 2023, a second scandal in DC, Heterosexism, Penile Fractures, and a stinky Moment of Conclusion

On NOTSTR8CAST #31, Becca and Joe talk about Dr. Who Transphobia, Clarence Thomas, Billie Eillish, Kaitlyn Jenner, and a hay, a Moment of Conclusion!