When I had my cleaning business, I used to clean these 80-year-old guys' house. One day, i asked them if they were together. At 1st, they didn't want to say, then they told me they have been together since they were 18yrs old. They are both 95 years old now and still together and finally got married. I got to walk one of them down the aisle. It was so beautiful.
Wow how beautiful...I love this. Love is everlasting...to have a love for that long and to hide there love from the world for decades until the end breaks me heart. But to see them show their love and finally show the world they love eachother and have stayed together through the ups and downs and thick and thin for decades is so extraordinary how strong there love is....they've been together since 1946.. they've seen it all, and lived through horrific dark times for gay people and had to pretend they are not together so they won't get fired and lose their livelihood, they had to live through horrific discrimination and disgusting stigmas, they had to worry about being shund & losing family & friends, the virtual hatred and free for all killings and beatings of gay men in the 1950s & 1960s, they had to live through commercials and Hollywood, and the world telling them are perverts with commercial propaganda to scare families, they had to fear being jailed and imprisoned for being gay...because it was against the Law to be gay. They lived through the (StoneWall) riots in 1969 and the gay revolution & gay Evolution and protesting and fight for rights in the 1970s. Then they lived through one of the worst most extreme hateful dark times for gay people in the 1980's Aids crisis pandemic..watching friends die left & right and once again the homophobia stigma came stronger then ever as politicians from both parties demonized them and so did the world Fear or being ostracized beaten and killed for being gay with Aids...millions of us died of Aids and it was a unimaginable time...they lived through that. Then they lived through the 1990's when Democrats had to fight to stop law that made it okay to fire anyone who is gay at any work place and people getting away with murdering gay people and never getting justice. The Democrats overturned that gay firing bill, to making it okay for gay people to work anywhere, and they lived through the tragic murders of "Matthew Sheppard" & " Brandon Teena" They lived through the hateful law bills that the Republicans passed against gay men during the Bush administration...The Don't Ask Don't Tell" To Dismiss and discharge anyone that is gay in the military, and banning Gay people in the military....until Barack Obama overturned that law and made okay to be gay and serve our country. They lived through the break through visibility for gay people on television and cable. Finally they got to see the new LGBTQ + New Revolution 2009-2016) When gay people were finally being celebrated and accepted. And in 2012 gay marriage became the land of the law. These men are our pioneers, they paved the way for us, they are our elder brothers....who lived through unimaginable things but stayed in love. Thank you for loving these legends and walking them down the aisles. I wish I can tell them thank you for paving the way for us. They've been through and seen history and witness atrocities and lived through ruff times and struggles, heart aches, deaths, and still they together and loved eachother through it all...bravery and love. 8 decades together Waw something to inspire and strive to have a love that's everlasting and forever! God Bless them.
@jiovanna Hi, I will tell them when they come to see me tomorrow. We live in Australia, so it was a bit different here, plus they lived most of their life on their farm away from everything. They lost their family when they were in their 30's because they weren't getting married and having kids. My boys and I are their family. They are wonderful, strong men, and my boys don't have a dad as he was killed in the line of duty, so they stepped up and helped us. It's much harder now that I am disabled. They want to help us so much, but they are too old, and I keep telling them they are helping us just by coming and visiting us.
My partner of 34 years passed away in October, from a 8 year long, hell of a fight with cancer. I was 21 when we got together, we were loyal and monogamous until the very end. You guys remind me of my life with my love. I gave him a lot of shit like Keegan does to you. I love watching you guys. Keep loving.
I can identify with your sorrow Todd. My partner was taken from me suddenly just over ten years ago. We had been together 42 years. My old mother in the early days gently said to me you'll never get over it but you will learn to cope. I've found that to be so. Lots of thoughts for you. David.
I'm not at similar age, nor gay, but I follow Keegan, Joel and Lia and have for over a year. I'm impressed with your humor, intelligence and sincerity. All of you. Best of luck! ❤
I'm a 65 yr. old gay man and I've been out since 17. I've often felt like an outsider in the gay community because I haven't fit in the very narrow box of the community. I think a podcast of this sorts is really needed and I'm looking forward to many episodes. Best wishes for the future of this venture. I have subscribed, so I'll be checking in regularly.
I can relate, try being 69 (no pun intended) and in the same situation. I also don't "fit the mold". I still have hope of finding someone to love, but it hasn't happened YET.
I’m a mere 60 year old and what strikes me is there are so many people who identify as being LGBTQI+ these days. When I was younger I always wondered if I were the only one. Apparently not. And what a heap of wasted energy, anxiety and more for me and others. I’ve also seen the evolution of straight men go from distancing themselves from gay men to be open about their friendships. The world is a complex mosaic and makes progress in small increments. I can’t imagine the life I’d have had I been born in another era or in parts of the world that are completely unaccepting. Thank you for reminding me to enjoy my life.
Guys I am in my fifties in a happy healthy relationship since 25 years… and i must say you are really fun to watch and I love the fact that young guys like you are spreading these messages. Please carry on. I can totally relate to « your relationship » and NO you don’t need to be flamboyant, extreme, or…. To be a HAPPY HEALTHY HOMO.Hugs from Luxembourg
I'm a 62 year old gay man and have been out all my life. I knew at the age of 6 that I was different. I've never fit in with the gay community. Thanks for doing this Podcast. I will watch each and every episode.
Thanks guys! James here, gay man in Rhode Island, USA… I’ve never watched a pod cast in my life until now, just never found one interesting… thanks so much!
I am 69 and was married for 47 years to a woman, trying to live a straight life. I am a Christian, so from my church's standards, homosexuality was not accepted. We had two sons together. I wanted to come out many times, but there was never a good time. I was outed five years ago by one of her nieces, who saw me coming out of the gay bar. I have pretty much rejected by family, and old friends. I now go to an open and affirming church of the LGBTQ community, and the people there have become, both my friends, and my family. It has been a tough road. It's like starting life all over at 69. I found your podcast today, and it was so refreshing to me!! I agreed with everything you said. I have subscribed, and look forward to following the podcast. ❤
I am a long time fan of Joel's and a new fan Keegan. This is the most intelligent and honest conversations I have ever heard on this topic. Freedom, acceptance, compassion and a true desire to allow everyone to live their lives without guilt, shame or regret comes through in every thought and opinion expressed by both Joel and Keegan. Frankly this realization is just as essential and meaningful for life in general and is not gay specific. What an enlightened insight into the hearts and minds of so many people who are having difficulty finding their voice, their place and their personhood. Joel and Keegan so thoughtfully articulate a loving way to truly accept yourself, and then to live and let live. Thank both of you lovely people. ♥
You ARE qualified... because free thought is a qualification. I'm 66 yo straight female. I find nothing sadder than people50+ not being their true selves. Our generation fought for those rights, but most men my age are still meeting at bathrooms in community parks, or truck stops, & returning home to their wives of 40 yrs. They married, had familes - exactly what society expected of them, never having the nerve to give it all up to be their true selves. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT FIRST EPISODE! CONGRATS!
Yay!! Congrats on the new project, guys! I'm super excited for this. I can see alot of good things stemming from it. I am a long time supporter of Joel's and newer viewer of Keegan's content but what I really enjoy the most from your content is the positivity, honesty, open, caring vibe, and the fact that you show by example that not all of the LGBTQ+ community is about partying, drinking, drugs, sex, etc. Many of us are just leading happily "boring" lives without all that stereotypical nonsense. Many of us just want a quiet happy stable life but it can often feel like we are alone in that. I think if this podcast can showcase that while not shying away from bigger topics in our community, as well as being inclusive of the other members of our community, it will be a hit. I'd love to see other queer guests who are part of the Lesbian, Bi, and Trans community and hear them talk about their lives and break stereotypes as well.
Thank you for creating this podcast. I’m 51 now and wish I had access to something like this when I was finally ready to accept and deal with who I was made to be. I’m not even done with my coming out process, and may very well just live out my life with no real honest conversation with my blood family. I feel that I had to overcome my own programming by the norms of the region of the American South that I’m from as well as my religious upbringing. I know there are many just like me, and we are probably all fascinated watching your generation (and younger) negotiate all of this. Thanks again, and looking forward to more content.
Congratulations guys! I'm so happy for you two! You've been talking about it on your own channels for a little while, and I'm happy that your first conversation is out! Many of us who have been coupled for a long time (31 years😇) have had similar discussions. I'm excited to listen in on future conversations.
I really enjoyed your first video guys, and I'm a straight female! I've been following Joel for over 2 years now(and Lia...and now Keegan), and I look forward to the next one! Congratulations! ❤
Hi Karen, I always see positive and kind comments coming from you regarding our beloved Joel! Sweetness goes a looong way in today's sour world!! Best, Ken
Terrific start to your new channel, guys! Thanks for highlighting this very real issue. My husband and I have never really been into some of the stereotypical things that gays are expected to be. No pride parades, clubs, multi-partner hookups, staying up till 5am, etc. In fact, we're pretty boring "PJ's at 6pm" gays. Yes, we're into cooking and travel and decor and architecture and fashion, but we don't expect other gay men to be. I think I once was told that my "gay card was going to be revoked" because I didn't measure up to a certain standard of what being gay meant, which I found to be completely stupid. My perspective is that it's been hard enough to be myself, let alone someone else's version. True, honest, kind, mindful, happy. That's my goal, whatever it looks like. I appreciate the space you're giving to the community to explore what each person's "normal" really is. Lots of love, you guys. Thanks very much - wishing you a ton of success. - Chris 💕🏳🌈
Thank you Joel and Keegan for starting this podcast. This is exactly what I have been looking for. As a 62 years young gay man who has only been out for 4 years, I am still trying to navigate my way around the gay culture. I have several ideas I would like you to cover and I will submit them to your email address. Thanks again guys for creating this forum that is so desperately needed! ❤
I'm so excited for this initiative. I'm in my late 30's, and been out since 21. Had a few long relationships. Started to doubt my values, as I grew up a with examplary healthy family. And all I ever wanted, was my own family, with the same values, stability and commitment that I knew to be right for me. I've explored the more extreme free lifestyle, because it seemed to be the only option as a gay man, and almost felt like a I had to let a big part of who I am die. I am so encouraged that my sexuality and my values don't have to be mutually exclusive. I am also a tall, burly, warm and rugged guy, and it's tough when you have a deep sense of morals and emotional intelligence, while my perception is the best part of me is not seen or valued - my stature and looks felt like a curse, because what I value is kindness, warmth, intelligence and commitment. In a world where vanity and looks are desired, and as a cis man, experiencing objectification as many others have just for being female or a subjective stereotype, the shallowness has left me hopeless for my dream of a meaningful and deep connection. (PS - not taking away from sexual chemistry and attraction. Still important, but it so often overshadows the bigger picture). Love you guys. Sheesh.
So I watched to the point where Joel said, "I know that I'm in the right, but I could be wrong" with regard to relationships, and I suddenly got a sense of where the good ship 'Happy Healthy Homo' was headed...straight to the murky waters of monogamy vs open relationships. It's very easy to judge how others conduct their relationships when you feel secure within your own. If the intention is to present your relationship and your personal views as a happy, healthy alternative to such things as; open relationships, hook-ups, recreational drugs, etc, then good luck with that...I'll be sitting here ready with my popcorn. As an older gay man whose been there, done it and bought the tee-shirt, the only thing I can say with surety is that the feelings and opinions you may have in your 30's are not necessarily the same as you will have in your 50/60's. Monogamy vs open relationship is probably one of the most polarising and contentious issues within the LGBTQ community. It's one of those topics where I believe that no one is in the right because no one has the blueprint on how to conduct the perfect relationship. As for anyone who feels that they don't fit in, the reality is that you will probably never feel as though you fit in...even when you've fitted in. Such is the psychology of being human!
I'm only 30, but it's already been my understanding that, like many things, it's up to the individual. Nothing is one-size-fits-all as they said. Some people genuinely would be better off in open relationships, cause they otherwise they just keep mucking up monogamous relationships. Some people can't manage their feelings enough for open relationships. Some people may grow out of, or into, being open/monogamous. Much like with sexuality itself, it's important to be honest with yourself and figure out who you are, and not try to cram yourself into the box that you think you have to be in, or that others think you have to be in. So it being an issue in the gay community feels somewhat backwards, cause it seems like the answer to much of the argument is that people are different, and that's okay. Which is the basis of accepting your sexuality in the first place.
I’m glad you found your happy space. Whether you find this divisive or not is a matter of perspective. Its not right or wrong, us/them. It’s not this or that. This just happens to be that.
I think once you realise that "fitting in" is something you grow out of, or simply is a false thing of "you're either with us or else you're against us". No! Our "variety", our "diversity" our other-ness is what brings us together, I mean, just look at our acronym! LGBTQI+ the plus is there for a reason, same as the rainbow. You can be any colour, any letter (or multiples, or none) and still 'fit in' because it's the "not being the same" that makes us be part, belong.
Congrats, guys, I’m very happy for your launch, this overall concept is hugely important, and so necessary in today’s often toxic world. Social media has done the gay community a huge disservice, and I’m glad you want to provide an alternate narrative to that. Even if you can affect just a few people, I think it will be totally worth it, so get at it, I abbbbsolutely will be tuning in! ❤❤❤
FINALLY!!!!! something different...please please please keep continuing with this, it means a lot to me to see/ get to know/ listen to/ learn from like minded individuals and it also makes me feel less lonely as a gay person.
Great podcast, looking forward to more of this. If you feel a bit of imposter syndrome in terms of your age, then it would be great to get one of those gays in their 50s or 60s on as a guest talking about their experiences and what they’ve learned. Also with Keegan’s interest in history I wonder if he’s read Colin Spencer’s “Homosexuality - A History”. Fascinating how ideas have changed over time and across cultures.
A late congratulations to both of you on starting this channel. I recently saw one of your TikTok’s and came to see the full video. I fall as part of the group that Joel mentioned he would speak for I think what you both have to say is so valuable. I’m super excited to watch the rest of the episodes and just wanted to say cheers to the both of you! 🤍
So glad I somehow found you guys in a time when I was getting really down with all the social media and influencers and feeling like maybe I’m not the right “gay” since I’m not chiseled and perfectly in shape, hooking up lots and partying all the time. Thank you for showing there is something different but also without judging those that are living those lives. Just knowing that we can all accept and love each other. ❤
You guys are refreshing! I'll stay tuned. I've lived my life with some bits and pieces of a stereotypical gay life style, But mostly my own style my own way., maybe due to having a hippie influence from the 1960's. I think you're bring a topic to the table many young men need to hear. Cheers to you. A 71 year old gay man out and proud since 1970 in California, U.S.A.
Hi, I been a subscriber of Joel’s channels for years and now Keegan has been added. I am a straight women who has someone very dear to me that I believes struggles with some of the issues gay men might experience. I am hopeful your podcast will teach me how to help him become a Happy Healthy Homo! I believe this channel can help parents, aunts, uncles, friends get insight into the gay community and be there for the journey.
I came out simply because my mom asked me, she was a great mom and I remember the sex chat when I was much much younger and she covered gay and straight sex advice. For someone back in the 80’s to do this was quite frankly amazing.
You both impress me as very independent thinkers yet supportive of each other’s individuality. I watch each of your channels and find both of you working as a team a very positive direction, the next step to advancing a positive role as successful and grounded gay men. Congratulations to you both. Looking forward to what’s next.
Rando here, thanks to the youtube algorithm. I'm the kind of man taking in information in all walks of life. I'll going keep my past to myself. I'll say this, that was amazing 👏 the healthly part you can still be yourself without being obnoxious. No fear of calling out issues and addressing them. Lovely idea, and a breath of fresh air that is needed. Good luck to the both of ya.
Born and raised in U.S. since 1955, I'm older and have been through so much. I remember my parents negative comments regarding Stonewall Riots, supporting the police not the gays. I survived the 80-90 HIV epidemic, but 1,000's did not (100+ of my friends did not). Survived a toxic alcoholic relation, 5 heart attacks, and doing ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS today (yes, I miss the show not to mention Queer as Folk! - thank goodness for DVDs). Good luck with this, and love the idea. It is about time "normalized" relations are being talked about in the LGBTQ community. Keep up the great work.
I cant wait to listen to the rest of these podcasts. Im 17, gay, and hoping to major in engineering with my side hobby being the gym. Growing up I never really felt like I fit in because my peers always made comments that suggested I was doing things the wrong way, or that I didn't fit what was considered to be normal. Things like, "I'm okay with you because you're not like the annoying gays" or "How do you not know [artist]?? Are you sure you're gay?". I've always stressed the importance of open mindedness and communication. Everyone is so quick to make an enemy out of a viewpoint that they don't agree with without trying to get a sense of the issue as a whole. Like I said, I can't wait to watch more of these episodes to broaden my perspective in life and gain some insight on issues I have not encountered yet in my life.
Those are some great issue & questions that you mention, they may or may not have been trying to be insulting, but all the same they still shouldn’t have said it to you. I suppose it’s a variant on ‘are you sure your straight?’ type of questions many of us got before coming out. People just need to accept we are all different, no two men are identical, it’s about time all men learned to support one another.
Love that you are showcasing a relationship experience like my husband and myself. Twenty seven years July 4. How great you are discussing the many ways people live. We are now aged 50 years and understand the many different time periods we have experienced in our short lives, but to reflect now reveals many hidden details and insights. You are well spoken and mannered, great qualities to promote the healthy happy homos. Namaste, Andy
Good morning guys. I just found your channel, and I want to say this is so refreshing. You offer a realistic perspective to our lives. I came out in my 40s and still working through all the obstacles. Thank you for airing your opinions.
Since I was a teen, I’ve always been a bit of a misfit who’s never really related to gay or straight people. I would often avoid social interactions from straight people to not feel like an imposter (due to discomfort of potential sexuality topics), and never really had much in common with most gay people as far as interests and personality etc. I came out to my mom at 30 (who was very loving and supportive), but I lost her a year later to cancer. My mom was my biggest cheerleader, so losing her left a lot of emptiness in my life as I don’t have a close relationship with the rest of my family. On top of all this, I went through a breakup and had to let go of some toxic gay friends over the past two years, so I’ve been on this path of starting over on many levels, but it hasn’t been easy. I’m not really into going to bars or using “dating apps”, so establishing meaningful platonic connections with gay people who have similar interests and who aren’t just looking to hook up is very challenging. That’s why I think platforms like this is awesome, because even though it’s online, it creates a community to have healthy and very relevant dialogue on topics like this. Congrats on the podcast and I definitely look forward to supporting!
Love this podcast… my suggestion for future episodes would be to interview gay people who do “normal” jobs. I think this might be a way of breaking the stereotype of how gay people are “expected” to live. So perhaps you could interview gay people who work in diverse careers and ages and learn about their history, hopes, aspirations, etc… I would find this very interesting and help us move beyond the stereotypes.
Hi Joel and Keegan. Thanks for launching this. You’ve hit on something here. I hope you cover the topic of older gay man. I am 51 and my partner is 71. We have now basically become ‘invisible’ gay men as we are old. The gay ‘community’ is obsessed with youth, looks and drugs sadly
I have to say the silver fox community is quite large as is the daddy hunting community. So their are communities for older gay men, but again their are looks barriers to each.
That was such a great start and intro. I can't wait to watch the next and am really looking forward to seeing how you guys do your part to topple toxic messages and mandates about being gay. This is so needed and I'm proud of you for taking it on. It's gonna be great to see the guests you have on the show and how you navigate staying humble and open minded while standing your ground. If anyone can do it, it's you, and I'm so here for it! 👏🏽
Re your comment about “if you’re over 30 or 40 you might as well be dead”, well my arrival (and success) on the hookup apps didn’t happen until I was 60. Initially I turned away anyone under 45 cuz I wanted someone with some relatable life experience to mine but after awhile I gave in and embraced my “inner daddy”, meeting and sometimes dating fellows in their 20’s and 30’s. And there are SO MANY! Long story short, I feel more connected and desirable in the gay community than I ever did in my 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.
Love the idea. Normal is definitely not the term. But I definitely appreciate your page to try to remove the stereotypes that society tries to pigeonhole us into to make themselves more comfortable with us. But we’re undefinable & we need to learn to appreciate our own differences ❤ I def think gays portrayal in media would be a good episode
Love your podcast guys. It's so refreshing to listen to common sense and realistic opinions relating to the community. It is far more supportive because of that. You are providing a platform for greater understanding and support. Well done. I have subscribed and am looking forward to your next podcast.
Keegan and Joel, I am a 69 year old gay man and have been out for many years of my life. It's so nice that I can relate to what you're saying because I too did not fit into the total gay lifestyle and like to be monogamous in a relationship. I've been following you both separately and been waiting for you to get together and do a Podcast so congratulations! I wish you the best on helping many gay people and those that are not gay understand our community a little bit better. Best of luck guys.
I can see from an educational standpoint where this is great. A truly inspired educator teaches students "how" to think not "what" to think . You have succeeded in both being good educators.
52 bi married Aussie guy here and I really love this alternative approach to podcasting and sharing things - it's great to see practical positivity. Sub to both of your channels. Congrats to you both for this. :)
Congratulations on your new pod cast! I’ve been following Joel and Joel and Lia for quite a while now and I started following Keegan when he was introduced to us by Joel. I love listening to you guys because I think you not only have wise words of wisdom for the gay community but those of us who are not gay. Keegan always has inspirational words on not just physical health but mental health as well which benefits everyone whether you are gay or straight! Together you are a very engaging and many times just a down right hilarious couple! I wish you well on your new endeavor and I’m looking forward to future episodes.
First of all I just want to say that I love you both so much and already love the podcast. I appreciate that the two of you are willing and brave enough to put yourself out there and use your platforms to tackle issues which affect the gay community specifically. I do hope that we can continue to use more inclusive language and actions, which include our other LGBTQIA+ brothers sisters and non binary extended family ❤. I absolutely adore how you both mentioned your willingness to be open to other perspectives and changing your own views as well! That’s so important. I have so much more to chime in about but I will leave that for their respective episodes and I’m excited to see all the topics you Teo cover 🫶🏽
Congrats, Guys, on the launch of this brand new venture. As a 70 year old gay man I've seen a bit of the history to which you refer. I wish you every success as you illuminate the fact that there is more than one way to be gay - in fact, there are many! Best wishes!
Keegan and Joel - Love how you’re helping people see that not everyone in the “Gay Community” fits into the same box. It drives me nuts that people think we are all the same and that we are not unique in how we live our lives. Love that you both have decided to create a podcast together. I follow you both and love to see to you in each others videos, your energy is so positive and inclusive.
From one non-stereotypical gay to another. Thank you….. my better half of 15 years and I live the exact same way, but only in Australia. We just live our lives and don’t care about what others think. We have our home, work, travel and just enjoy life. Our families are very supportive of us. They just want us to get married…. We know we can, we just don’t feel the need to or have the desire. As it is something we never grew up thinking was possible or something we would have on our wish list. Besides we both hate being the centre of attention. Congratulations on the new podcast, all the best from Melbourne Australia.
OMG, Joel Wood! One of your videos hasnt shown up in my feed for awhile. So happy to see your handsome face (and that you are more comfortable with this kind of content) since your "coming out" video years back.
Pioneering change 👏👏 absolutely love this. This is what I always questioned growing up in the 80s, 90s and 2000s in a small town of about 5000 people. All I had in middle school and high school was things like MTV, HBO, and other channels brave enough to even remotely have any inkling of gay representation. I feel like these mediums were definitely a bad generalization of how and what gay men should be like, and most of it revolved around promiscuity, being good at fashion and gossip, and being hyper focused on looks for the wrong reasons
Enjoyed this podcast, guys! You will probably find a lot of Joel's "Mama/Grandma's" following you on this podcast. Being a long time Joel & Lia fan and moderator of the Legends group, I tend to follow all and also Keegan now. ❤❤
Congrats Keegan and Joel on the podcast. We're men, gay or not, that's how we're built. We're visual, and yes, we like nice bodies but we're more than that too. Nothing wrong of being physical and having substance at the same time. With the said, .. Keegan.. damn daddy ! lol. Cheers from Texas buddy!
I spent most of my late 20s trying to fit in with the glorifying of hook ups, open relationships, parties and drugs which all seem so popular to all the gay people that I know around me. I tried to normalise and make sense of it which I thought was the way to keep my long term relationship with my ex who’s into all that. I felt disconnected all the time and that put me through a depression, I thought that being gay I will never have a healthy and monogamous relationship with someone and I hated myself for being gay. I’m in my 30s, broke up with my ex after 8 years together, overcame my depression. I’m so glad that your podcast is out there, it validates my belief and values that I once doubted. Thank you.
Thank goodness! Y’all are so correct. Thank you you for broaching this subject. I’ve felt this way for all my life. I’m sharing this on FB & with my close queer friends.
This was great, guys. I like the way you are thinking. You are refreshing, real, honest, thoughtful. And so glad you are against open relationships. (sorry, had to get that in).
Bravo to you guys for shining a light on those of us who don't feel like we belong to the trendy gay community. I've never felt like I belong anywhere! Glad I'm not the only one!
Love it love it love it - I’m 62 ex rugby player (union), led a hetro life and came out last year, always considered myself bi, but now living my life as a gay man. I was always a party animal when I lived a hetro life so now loving partying in a gay environment. Just love being amongst queers. Amazed how my long standing mates have reacted 👍🏻. Loved a comment a mate said to me recently - ‘how is life since you left narnia?’ Made me literally LOL. Carry on the great work boys 🏉🌈🏉
Once again, very excited to listen to your perspectives. I live in the United States in Massachusetts which is generally a liberal state. That said, I am a firm believer in only traveling/vacations in gay friendly countries and states. I will not contribute my money to states or countries that are not gay friendly. I think it would be fantastic to have senior share their experiences, journeys and opinions. It was something you mentioned and I hope this will be part of your videos. Well done gentlemen!
I am 70 this year, a young 70…lol and I love what you are doing, makes me proud, yes I lived through all the gay history it was hard back then to meet people everything was secretive, just going to a gay club had a little hatch in the door to warn you it was a gay club you were entering and being gay was frowned on and not accepted. Gay marches and I remember when Gay News came out. I love your blogs it’s refreshing and you are both like me and my husband. Keep up the good work. It just makes you think and improved my thinking and outlook. Thank You 👏👏👏👏
Love you guys! What a great idea for a podcast and how refreshing to know that there are like-minded gay men out there..❤ Here is America, things can be quite lonely for us European gays...hahaha!
I think I have become a fan of you both individually and collectively because of the way you approach life that you are articulating in this new podcast. Very excited for what is to come! ❤
Great podcast guys. I’ve been following you both on socials for a while. Looking forward to more episodes. Being gay and autistic I’ve had a lot of struggles so it’s so refreshing to hear a podcast like this. Thank you 😊
When I had my cleaning business, I used to clean these 80-year-old guys' house. One day, i asked them if they were together. At 1st, they didn't want to say, then they told me they have been together since they were 18yrs old. They are both 95 years old now and still together and finally got married. I got to walk one of them down the aisle. It was so beautiful.
Wow how beautiful...I love this.
Love is everlasting...to have a love for that long and to hide there love from the world for decades until the end breaks me heart.
But to see them show their love and finally show the world they love eachother and have stayed together through the ups and downs and thick and thin for decades is so extraordinary how strong there love is....they've been together since 1946.. they've seen it all, and lived through horrific dark times for gay people and had to pretend they are not together so they won't get fired and lose their livelihood, they had to live through horrific discrimination and disgusting stigmas, they had to worry about being shund & losing family & friends, the virtual hatred and free for all killings and beatings of gay men in the 1950s & 1960s, they had to live through commercials and Hollywood, and the world telling them are perverts with commercial propaganda to scare families, they had to fear being jailed and imprisoned for being gay...because it was against the Law to be gay.
They lived through the (StoneWall) riots in 1969 and the gay revolution & gay Evolution and protesting and fight for rights in the 1970s.
Then they lived through one of the worst most extreme hateful dark times for gay people in the 1980's Aids crisis pandemic..watching friends die left & right and once again the homophobia stigma came stronger then ever as politicians from both parties demonized them and so did the world
Fear or being ostracized beaten and killed for being gay with Aids...millions of us died of Aids and it was a unimaginable time...they lived through that.
Then they lived through the 1990's when Democrats had to fight to stop law that made it okay to fire anyone who is gay at any work place and people getting away with murdering gay people and never getting justice.
The Democrats overturned that gay firing bill, to making it okay for gay people to work anywhere, and they lived through the tragic murders of "Matthew Sheppard" & " Brandon Teena"
They lived through the hateful law bills that the Republicans passed against gay men during the Bush administration...The Don't Ask Don't Tell"
To Dismiss and discharge anyone that is gay in the military, and banning Gay people in the military....until Barack Obama overturned that law and made okay to be gay and serve our country.
They lived through the break through visibility for gay people on television and cable.
Finally they got to see the new LGBTQ + New Revolution 2009-2016)
When gay people were finally being celebrated and accepted.
And in 2012 gay marriage became the land of the law.
These men are our pioneers, they paved the way for us, they are our elder brothers....who lived through unimaginable things but stayed in love.
Thank you for loving these legends and walking them down the aisles.
I wish I can tell them thank you for paving the way for us.
They've been through and seen history and witness atrocities and lived through ruff times and struggles, heart aches, deaths, and still they together and loved eachother through it all...bravery and love.
8 decades together Waw something to inspire and strive to have a love that's everlasting and forever!
God Bless them.
@jiovanna Hi, I will tell them when they come to see me tomorrow. We live in Australia, so it was a bit different here, plus they lived most of their life on their farm away from everything. They lost their family when they were in their 30's because they weren't getting married and having kids. My boys and I are their family. They are wonderful, strong men, and my boys don't have a dad as he was killed in the line of duty, so they stepped up and helped us. It's much harder now that I am disabled. They want to help us so much, but they are too old, and I keep telling them they are helping us just by coming and visiting us.
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Beautiful. ❤
My partner of 34 years passed away in October, from a 8 year long, hell of a fight with cancer. I was 21 when we got together, we were loyal and monogamous until the very end. You guys remind me of my life with my love. I gave him a lot of shit like Keegan does to you. I love watching you guys. Keep loving.
Sorry to hear about your loss Todd. That is a sad story 😢
I can identify with your sorrow Todd. My partner was taken from me suddenly just over ten years ago. We had been together 42 years. My old mother in the early days gently said to me you'll never get over it but you will learn to cope. I've found that to be so. Lots of thoughts for you. David.
@@davidwoodhouse9831 thank you. I’m forever changed and better for going through this trauma. ❤
Sending love ❤
Condolences. My partner of 40 years passed 7 years ago today 3/18.
I’m a 78 year old gender fluid male. You guys are a breath of fresh air! Thank you.
I'm not at similar age, nor gay, but I follow Keegan, Joel and Lia and have for over a year. I'm impressed with your humor, intelligence and sincerity. All of you. Best of luck! ❤
I'm a 65 yr. old gay man and I've been out since 17. I've often felt like an outsider in the gay community because I haven't fit in the very narrow box of the community. I think a podcast of this sorts is really needed and I'm looking forward to many episodes. Best wishes for the future of this venture. I have subscribed, so I'll be checking in regularly.
I can relate, try being 69 (no pun intended) and in the same situation. I also don't "fit the mold". I still have hope of finding someone to love, but it hasn't happened YET.
Same here(61), have always felt a bit alien in the "regular" world - rarely followed the "normal" path!
I’m a mere 60 year old and what strikes me is there are so many people who identify as being LGBTQI+ these days.
When I was younger I always wondered if I were the only one. Apparently not. And what a heap of wasted energy, anxiety and more for me and others. I’ve also seen the evolution of straight men go from distancing themselves from gay men to be open about their friendships. The world is a complex mosaic and makes progress in small increments. I can’t imagine the life I’d have had I been born in another era or in parts of the world that are completely unaccepting. Thank you for reminding me to enjoy my life.
Guys I am in my fifties in a happy healthy relationship since 25 years… and i must say you are really fun to watch and I love the fact that young guys like you are spreading these messages. Please carry on. I can totally relate to « your relationship » and NO you don’t need to be flamboyant, extreme, or…. To be a HAPPY HEALTHY HOMO.Hugs from Luxembourg
I'm a 62 year old gay man and have been out all my life. I knew at the age of 6 that I was different. I've never fit in with the gay community. Thanks for doing this Podcast. I will watch each and every episode.
Thanks guys! James here, gay man in Rhode Island, USA… I’ve never watched a pod cast in my life until now, just never found one interesting… thanks so much!
I am 69 and was married for 47 years to a woman, trying to live a straight life. I am a Christian, so from my church's standards, homosexuality was not accepted. We had two sons together. I wanted to come out many times, but there was never a good time. I was outed five years ago by one of her nieces, who saw me coming out of the gay bar. I have pretty much rejected by family, and old friends. I now go to an open and affirming church of the LGBTQ community, and the people there have become, both my friends, and my family. It has been a tough road. It's like starting life all over at 69. I found your podcast today, and it was so refreshing to me!! I agreed with everything you said. I have subscribed, and look forward to following the podcast. ❤
I am a long time fan of Joel's and a new fan Keegan. This is the most intelligent and honest conversations I have ever heard on this topic. Freedom, acceptance, compassion and a true desire to allow everyone to live their lives without guilt, shame or regret comes through in every thought and opinion expressed by both Joel and Keegan. Frankly this realization is just as essential and meaningful for life in general and is not gay specific. What an enlightened insight into the hearts and minds of so many people who are having difficulty finding their voice, their place and their personhood. Joel and Keegan so thoughtfully articulate a loving way to truly accept yourself, and then to live and let live. Thank both of you lovely people. ♥
I’m glad you guys are doing this. Our community needs so much support in recognizing true healthy standards.
Yay! 🤩 Congratulations guys, can’t wait for this!
You ARE qualified... because free thought is a qualification. I'm 66 yo straight female. I find nothing sadder than people50+ not being their true selves. Our generation fought for those rights, but most men my age are still meeting at bathrooms in community parks, or truck stops, & returning home to their wives of 40 yrs. They married, had familes - exactly what society expected of them, never having the nerve to give it all up to be their true selves.
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT FIRST EPISODE! CONGRATS!
Yay!! Congrats on the new project, guys! I'm super excited for this. I can see alot of good things stemming from it. I am a long time supporter of Joel's and newer viewer of Keegan's content but what I really enjoy the most from your content is the positivity, honesty, open, caring vibe, and the fact that you show by example that not all of the LGBTQ+ community is about partying, drinking, drugs, sex, etc. Many of us are just leading happily "boring" lives without all that stereotypical nonsense. Many of us just want a quiet happy stable life but it can often feel like we are alone in that.
I think if this podcast can showcase that while not shying away from bigger topics in our community, as well as being inclusive of the other members of our community, it will be a hit. I'd love to see other queer guests who are part of the Lesbian, Bi, and Trans community and hear them talk about their lives and break stereotypes as well.
Thank you for creating this podcast. I’m 51 now and wish I had access to something like this when I was finally ready to accept and deal with who I was made to be. I’m not even done with my coming out process, and may very well just live out my life with no real honest conversation with my blood family. I feel that I had to overcome my own programming by the norms of the region of the American South that I’m from as well as my religious upbringing. I know there are many just like me, and we are probably all fascinated watching your generation (and younger) negotiate all of this. Thanks again, and looking forward to more content.
Congratulations guys! I'm so happy for you two! You've been talking about it on your own channels for a little while, and I'm happy that your first conversation is out! Many of us who have been coupled for a long time (31 years😇) have had similar discussions. I'm excited to listen in on future conversations.
Thanks so much Zane! Really appreciate you watching and commenting!
I really enjoyed your first video guys, and I'm a straight female! I've been following Joel for over 2 years now(and Lia...and now Keegan), and I look forward to the next one! Congratulations! ❤
Hi Karen, I always see positive and kind comments coming from you regarding our beloved Joel! Sweetness goes a looong way in today's sour world!!
Best,
Ken
@@kencairns532 Thank you so much, Ken. That is really sweet of you to say. I just think the world of Joel! ❤️
Terrific start to your new channel, guys! Thanks for highlighting this very real issue. My husband and I have never really been into some of the stereotypical things that gays are expected to be. No pride parades, clubs, multi-partner hookups, staying up till 5am, etc. In fact, we're pretty boring "PJ's at 6pm" gays. Yes, we're into cooking and travel and decor and architecture and fashion, but we don't expect other gay men to be. I think I once was told that my "gay card was going to be revoked" because I didn't measure up to a certain standard of what being gay meant, which I found to be completely stupid. My perspective is that it's been hard enough to be myself, let alone someone else's version. True, honest, kind, mindful, happy. That's my goal, whatever it looks like. I appreciate the space you're giving to the community to explore what each person's "normal" really is. Lots of love, you guys. Thanks very much - wishing you a ton of success. - Chris 💕🏳🌈
Thank you Joel and Keegan for starting this podcast. This is exactly what I have been looking for. As a 62 years young gay man who has only been out for 4 years, I am still trying to navigate my way around the gay culture. I have several ideas I would like you to cover and I will submit them to your email address. Thanks again guys for creating this forum that is so desperately needed! ❤
I'm so excited for this initiative. I'm in my late 30's, and been out since 21. Had a few long relationships.
Started to doubt my values, as I grew up a with examplary healthy family. And all I ever wanted, was my own family, with the same values, stability and commitment that I knew to be right for me.
I've explored the more extreme free lifestyle, because it seemed to be the only option as a gay man, and almost felt like a I had to let a big part of who I am die. I am so encouraged that my sexuality and my values don't have to be mutually exclusive.
I am also a tall, burly, warm and rugged guy, and it's tough when you have a deep sense of morals and emotional intelligence, while my perception is the best part of me is not seen or valued - my stature and looks felt like a curse, because what I value is kindness, warmth, intelligence and commitment.
In a world where vanity and looks are desired, and as a cis man, experiencing objectification as many others have just for being female or a subjective stereotype, the shallowness has left me hopeless for my dream of a meaningful and deep connection.
(PS - not taking away from sexual chemistry and attraction. Still important, but it so often overshadows the bigger picture).
Love you guys. Sheesh.
So I watched to the point where Joel said, "I know that I'm in the right, but I could be wrong" with regard to relationships, and I suddenly got a sense of where the good ship 'Happy Healthy Homo' was headed...straight to the murky waters of monogamy vs open relationships. It's very easy to judge how others conduct their relationships when you feel secure within your own. If the intention is to present your relationship and your personal views as a happy, healthy alternative to such things as; open relationships, hook-ups, recreational drugs, etc, then good luck with that...I'll be sitting here ready with my popcorn. As an older gay man whose been there, done it and bought the tee-shirt, the only thing I can say with surety is that the feelings and opinions you may have in your 30's are not necessarily the same as you will have in your 50/60's. Monogamy vs open relationship is probably one of the most polarising and contentious issues within the LGBTQ community. It's one of those topics where I believe that no one is in the right because no one has the blueprint on how to conduct the perfect relationship. As for anyone who feels that they don't fit in, the reality is that you will probably never feel as though you fit in...even when you've fitted in. Such is the psychology of being human!
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My ears perked up on the same issue. I'm 64 been in an open relationship for over 30 years. It's our relationship.
I'm only 30, but it's already been my understanding that, like many things, it's up to the individual. Nothing is one-size-fits-all as they said. Some people genuinely would be better off in open relationships, cause they otherwise they just keep mucking up monogamous relationships. Some people can't manage their feelings enough for open relationships. Some people may grow out of, or into, being open/monogamous. Much like with sexuality itself, it's important to be honest with yourself and figure out who you are, and not try to cram yourself into the box that you think you have to be in, or that others think you have to be in. So it being an issue in the gay community feels somewhat backwards, cause it seems like the answer to much of the argument is that people are different, and that's okay. Which is the basis of accepting your sexuality in the first place.
I’m glad you found your happy space. Whether you find this divisive or not is a matter of perspective. Its not right or wrong, us/them. It’s not this or that. This just happens to be that.
I think once you realise that "fitting in" is something you grow out of, or simply is a false thing of "you're either with us or else you're against us". No! Our "variety", our "diversity" our other-ness is what brings us together, I mean, just look at our acronym! LGBTQI+ the plus is there for a reason, same as the rainbow. You can be any colour, any letter (or multiples, or none) and still 'fit in' because it's the "not being the same" that makes us be part, belong.
great work boys - this type of refreshing honesty is really needed. looking forward to the next one
Congrats, guys, I’m very happy for your launch, this overall concept is hugely important, and so necessary in today’s often toxic world. Social media has done the gay community a huge disservice, and I’m glad you want to provide an alternate narrative to that. Even if you can affect just a few people, I think it will be totally worth it, so get at it, I abbbbsolutely will be tuning in! ❤❤❤
Love it. Former "str8 dad" out as a "gay dad" now. Long journey but where I should be in life now. Can't wait for more
Wow man I'm so happy for you. Being a gay "straight dad" can definently be extremely difficult to handle.
Loved the podcast and can't wait for more to come. Great job Joel and Keegan.
FINALLY!!!!! something different...please please please keep continuing with this, it means a lot to me to see/ get to know/ listen to/ learn from like minded individuals and it also makes me feel less lonely as a gay person.
Great podcast, looking forward to more of this. If you feel a bit of imposter syndrome in terms of your age, then it would be great to get one of those gays in their 50s or 60s on as a guest talking about their experiences and what they’ve learned. Also with Keegan’s interest in history I wonder if he’s read Colin Spencer’s “Homosexuality - A History”. Fascinating how ideas have changed over time and across cultures.
A late congratulations to both of you on starting this channel. I recently saw one of your TikTok’s and came to see the full video. I fall as part of the group that Joel mentioned he would speak for I think what you both have to say is so valuable. I’m super excited to watch the rest of the episodes and just wanted to say cheers to the both of you! 🤍
So glad I somehow found you guys in a time when I was getting really down with all the social media and influencers and feeling like maybe I’m not the right “gay” since I’m not chiseled and perfectly in shape, hooking up lots and partying all the time. Thank you for showing there is something different but also without judging those that are living those lives. Just knowing that we can all accept and love each other. ❤
You guys are refreshing! I'll stay tuned. I've lived my life with some bits and pieces of a stereotypical gay life style, But mostly my own style my own way., maybe due to having a hippie influence from the 1960's. I think you're bring a topic to the table many young men need to hear. Cheers to you.
A 71 year old gay man out and proud since 1970 in California, U.S.A.
i could watch/listen you you two all day you not only talk sence but the banter is so fun cant wait for more!
I just thought the same. I do not always understand what Keegan says in his thick northern pronunciation, but its great to listen (and learn) :)
I am a 57 year old woman who is
So thankful of your point of view.
Hi, I been a subscriber of Joel’s channels for years and now Keegan has been added. I am a straight women who has someone very dear to me that I believes struggles with some of the issues gay men might experience. I am hopeful your podcast will teach me how to help him become a Happy Healthy Homo! I believe this channel can help parents, aunts, uncles, friends get insight into the gay community and be there for the journey.
I came out simply because my mom asked me, she was a great mom and I remember the sex chat when I was much much younger and she covered gay and straight sex advice. For someone back in the 80’s to do this was quite frankly amazing.
Hey Joel and Keegan, I just want to support your new project. Good Luck guys. I love ya both and wish ya the absolute BEST!!!!
You both impress me as very independent thinkers yet supportive of each other’s individuality. I watch each of your channels and find both of you working as a team a very positive direction, the next step to advancing a positive role as successful and grounded gay men. Congratulations to you both. Looking forward to what’s next.
Rando here, thanks to the youtube algorithm. I'm the kind of man taking in information in all walks of life. I'll going keep my past to myself. I'll say this, that was amazing 👏 the healthly part you can still be yourself without being obnoxious. No fear of calling out issues and addressing them.
Lovely idea, and a breath of fresh air that is needed. Good luck to the both of ya.
This is what we needed guys! You are going to help so many people by doing this podcast. Love you guys
Born and raised in U.S. since 1955, I'm older and have been through so much. I remember my parents negative comments regarding Stonewall Riots, supporting the police not the gays. I survived the 80-90 HIV epidemic, but 1,000's did not (100+ of my friends did not). Survived a toxic alcoholic relation, 5 heart attacks, and doing ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS today (yes, I miss the show not to mention Queer as Folk! - thank goodness for DVDs). Good luck with this, and love the idea. It is about time "normalized" relations are being talked about in the LGBTQ community.
Keep up the great work.
I cant wait to listen to the rest of these podcasts. Im 17, gay, and hoping to major in engineering with my side hobby being the gym. Growing up I never really felt like I fit in because my peers always made comments that suggested I was doing things the wrong way, or that I didn't fit what was considered to be normal. Things like, "I'm okay with you because you're not like the annoying gays" or "How do you not know [artist]?? Are you sure you're gay?". I've always stressed the importance of open mindedness and communication. Everyone is so quick to make an enemy out of a viewpoint that they don't agree with without trying to get a sense of the issue as a whole. Like I said, I can't wait to watch more of these episodes to broaden my perspective in life and gain some insight on issues I have not encountered yet in my life.
Those are some great issue & questions that you mention, they may or may not have been trying to be insulting, but all the same they still shouldn’t have said it to you.
I suppose it’s a variant on ‘are you sure your straight?’ type of questions many of us got before coming out.
People just need to accept we are all different, no two men are identical, it’s about time all men learned to support one another.
Love that you are showcasing a relationship experience like my husband and myself. Twenty seven years July 4. How great you are discussing the many ways people live. We are now aged 50 years and understand the many different time periods we have experienced in our short lives, but to reflect now reveals many hidden details and insights. You are well spoken and mannered, great qualities to promote the healthy happy homos. Namaste, Andy
I'm 66 and not gay but I love following Keegan and Joel. Good luck guys x
CONGRATULATIONS from Canada on you FIRST podcast, Joel and Keegan! Healthy Happy Homo is going to be awesome!
Good morning guys. I just found your channel, and I want to say this is so refreshing. You offer a realistic perspective to our lives. I came out in my 40s and still working through all the obstacles. Thank you for airing your opinions.
Great start, guys. Looking forward to the next podcast.
Since I was a teen, I’ve always been a bit of a misfit who’s never really related to gay or straight people. I would often avoid social interactions from straight people to not feel like an imposter (due to discomfort of potential sexuality topics), and never really had much in common with most gay people as far as interests and personality etc. I came out to my mom at 30 (who was very loving and supportive), but I lost her a year later to cancer. My mom was my biggest cheerleader, so losing her left a lot of emptiness in my life as I don’t have a close relationship with the rest of my family. On top of all this, I went through a breakup and had to let go of some toxic gay friends over the past two years, so I’ve been on this path of starting over on many levels, but it hasn’t been easy. I’m not really into going to bars or using “dating apps”, so establishing meaningful platonic connections with gay people who have similar interests and who aren’t just looking to hook up is very challenging. That’s why I think platforms like this is awesome, because even though it’s online, it creates a community to have healthy and very relevant dialogue on topics like this. Congrats on the podcast and I definitely look forward to supporting!
Love this podcast… my suggestion for future episodes would be to interview gay people who do “normal” jobs. I think this might be a way of breaking the stereotype of how gay people are “expected” to live. So perhaps you could interview gay people who work in diverse careers and ages and learn about their history, hopes, aspirations, etc… I would find this very interesting and help us move beyond the stereotypes.
Im excited to see where this podcast leads. Giving it a 9/10
Good job, Guys! You are starting the conversation. You know as much as anyone. I think you are doing a wonderful job.
Hi Joel and Keegan. Thanks for launching this. You’ve hit on something here. I hope you cover the topic of older gay man. I am 51 and my partner is 71. We have now basically become ‘invisible’ gay men as we are old. The gay ‘community’ is obsessed with youth, looks and drugs sadly
I have to say the silver fox community is quite large as is the daddy hunting community. So their are communities for older gay men, but again their are looks barriers to each.
Finally getting a chance to get caught up on videos! The new program is fantastic!
That was such a great start and intro. I can't wait to watch the next and am really looking forward to seeing how you guys do your part to topple toxic messages and mandates about being gay. This is so needed and I'm proud of you for taking it on. It's gonna be great to see the guests you have on the show and how you navigate staying humble and open minded while standing your ground. If anyone can do it, it's you, and I'm so here for it! 👏🏽
Re your comment about “if you’re over 30 or 40 you might as well be dead”, well my arrival (and success) on the hookup apps didn’t happen until I was 60. Initially I turned away anyone under 45 cuz I wanted someone with some relatable life experience to mine but after awhile I gave in and embraced my “inner daddy”, meeting and sometimes dating fellows in their 20’s and 30’s. And there are SO MANY! Long story short, I feel more connected and desirable in the gay community than I ever did in my 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.
Very well done production and content. Keegan, best I've seen you and Joel, always top shelf.
Love the idea. Normal is definitely not the term. But I definitely appreciate your page to try to remove the stereotypes that society tries to pigeonhole us into to make themselves more comfortable with us. But we’re undefinable & we need to learn to appreciate our own differences ❤ I def think gays portrayal in media would be a good episode
The podcast I NEED in my Life!! Thanks for doing the Lord’s Work. 🙏💙🙌
Great idea!!!
Great start!!!
Great job!!!
Congrats guys. Glad I found the inaugural episode. Looking forward to more.
Kudos on the new podcast.......You guys are on the "right" track..no pun intended..but seriously...best of luck guys.........Bob
I really like this conversation guys. There are so many dimensions to a person and communities and it's great to explore them all for better or worse.
Love your podcast guys. It's so refreshing to listen to common sense and realistic opinions relating to the community. It is far more supportive because of that. You are providing a platform for greater understanding and support. Well done. I have subscribed and am looking forward to your next podcast.
Keegan and Joel, I am a 69 year old gay man and have been out for many years of my life. It's so nice that I can relate to what you're saying because I too did not fit into the total gay lifestyle and like to be monogamous in a relationship. I've been following you both separately and been waiting for you to get together and do a Podcast so congratulations! I wish you the best on helping many gay people and those that are not gay understand our community a little bit better. Best of luck guys.
I can see from an educational standpoint where this is great. A truly inspired educator teaches students "how" to think not "what" to think . You have succeeded in both being good educators.
52 bi married Aussie guy here and I really love this alternative approach to podcasting and sharing things - it's great to see practical positivity. Sub to both of your channels. Congrats to you both for this. :)
Great first episode and a good comprehensive introduction. Spaces where the gay community can discuss meaningful matters are much needed.
Love these guys i have only ever watched a couple! So i have started from the beginning very excited to hear the rest of the season 1 and beyond
I am excited you're doing this. Congratulations
Congratulations on your new pod cast! I’ve been following Joel and Joel and Lia for quite a while now and I started following Keegan when he was introduced to us by Joel. I love listening to you guys because I think you not only have wise words of wisdom for the gay community but those of us who are not gay. Keegan always has inspirational words on not just physical health but mental health as well which benefits everyone whether you are gay or straight! Together you are a very engaging and many times just a down right hilarious couple! I wish you well on your new endeavor and I’m looking forward to future episodes.
Just listened to the podcast and gave a good rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I think this is a great idea and think it will be very helpful for many people 👍
Thanks so much Kristy!
I'm living for this podcast 💙💙💙
First of all I just want to say that I love you both so much and already love the podcast. I appreciate that the two of you are willing and brave enough to put yourself out there and use your platforms to tackle issues which affect the gay community specifically. I do hope that we can continue to use more inclusive language and actions, which include our other LGBTQIA+ brothers sisters and non binary extended family ❤. I absolutely adore how you both mentioned your willingness to be open to other perspectives and changing your own views as well! That’s so important. I have so much more to chime in about but I will leave that for their respective episodes and I’m excited to see all the topics you Teo cover 🫶🏽
So happy for y’all. Truly we need to be here for one another. Love y’all 🤗
This is such a great start to something beautiful. I’m definitely going to tune in . Thank you for this one 💕🥹🎉
Congrats, Guys, on the launch of this brand new venture. As a 70 year old gay man I've seen a bit of the history to which you refer. I wish you every success as you illuminate the fact that there is more than one way to be gay - in fact, there are many! Best wishes!
Keegan and Joel - Love how you’re helping people see that not everyone in the “Gay Community” fits into the same box. It drives me nuts that people think we are all the same and that we are not unique in how we live our lives. Love that you both have decided to create a podcast together. I follow you both and love to see to you in each others videos, your energy is so positive and inclusive.
From one non-stereotypical gay to another. Thank you….. my better half of 15 years and I live the exact same way, but only in Australia. We just live our lives and don’t care about what others think. We have our home, work, travel and just enjoy life. Our families are very supportive of us. They just want us to get married…. We know we can, we just don’t feel the need to or have the desire. As it is something we never grew up thinking was possible or something we would have on our wish list. Besides we both hate being the centre of attention. Congratulations on the new podcast, all the best from Melbourne Australia.
OMG, Joel Wood! One of your videos hasnt shown up in my feed for awhile. So happy to see your handsome face (and that you are more comfortable with this kind of content) since your "coming out" video years back.
Pioneering change 👏👏 absolutely love this. This is what I always questioned growing up in the 80s, 90s and 2000s in a small town of about 5000 people. All I had in middle school and high school was things like MTV, HBO, and other channels brave enough to even remotely have any inkling of gay representation. I feel like these mediums were definitely a bad generalization of how and what gay men should be like, and most of it revolved around promiscuity, being good at fashion and gossip, and being hyper focused on looks for the wrong reasons
GOOD TITLE, all about empowerment!!!
Enjoyed this podcast, guys! You will probably find a lot of Joel's "Mama/Grandma's" following you on this podcast. Being a long time Joel & Lia fan and moderator of the Legends group, I tend to follow all and also Keegan now. ❤❤
Great start! Thank you both for bringing up a platform for conversation and social growth. This is going to be a great podcast to support.
Congrats Keegan and Joel on the podcast. We're men, gay or not, that's how we're built. We're visual, and yes, we like nice bodies but we're more than that too. Nothing wrong of being physical and having substance at the same time. With the said, .. Keegan.. damn daddy ! lol. Cheers from Texas buddy!
I spent most of my late 20s trying to fit in with the glorifying of hook ups, open relationships, parties and drugs which all seem so popular to all the gay people that I know around me. I tried to normalise and make sense of it which I thought was the way to keep my long term relationship with my ex who’s into all that. I felt disconnected all the time and that put me through a depression, I thought that being gay I will never have a healthy and monogamous relationship with someone and I hated myself for being gay.
I’m in my 30s, broke up with my ex after 8 years together, overcame my depression. I’m so glad that your podcast is out there, it validates my belief and values that I once doubted.
Thank you.
Thank goodness! Y’all are so correct. Thank you you for broaching this subject. I’ve felt this way for all my life. I’m sharing this on FB & with my close queer friends.
I'm so enjoying this podcast and I can't wait for many more to come. ❤
This was great, guys. I like the way you are thinking. You are refreshing, real, honest, thoughtful. And so glad you are against open relationships. (sorry, had to get that in).
🎉Congratulations Guys!!!🎉 So excited for what's yet to come and the successful future of this podcast!👏🏾👏🏾
Congratulations to both of you for this! It’s so nice to be able to hear you two provide comfort to all of us.
Bravo to you guys for shining a light on those of us who don't feel like we belong to the trendy gay community. I've never felt like I belong anywhere! Glad I'm not the only one!
Congratulations Joel & Keegan with your Podcast 🎉
Looking forward to the next episode, good luck!
Love it love it love it - I’m 62 ex rugby player (union), led a hetro life and came out last year, always considered myself bi, but now living my life as a gay man. I was always a party animal when I lived a hetro life so now loving partying in a gay environment. Just love being amongst queers. Amazed how my long standing mates have reacted 👍🏻. Loved a comment a mate said to me recently - ‘how is life since you left narnia?’ Made me literally LOL. Carry on the great work boys 🏉🌈🏉
Being 63 I feel comfortable out it just hard to find someone my age
Thanks a million. That's brilliant. I appreciate it. Cheers,
Once again, very excited to
listen to your perspectives.
I live in the United States in Massachusetts which is generally a liberal state. That said, I am a firm believer in only traveling/vacations in gay friendly countries and states. I will not contribute my money to states or countries that are not gay friendly.
I think it would be fantastic to have senior share their experiences, journeys and opinions. It was something you mentioned and I hope this will be part of your videos.
Well done gentlemen!
I am 70 this year, a young 70…lol and I love what you are doing, makes me proud, yes I lived through all the gay history it was hard back then to meet people everything was secretive, just going to a gay club had a little hatch in the door to warn you it was a gay club you were entering and being gay was frowned on and not accepted. Gay marches and I remember when Gay News came out. I love your blogs it’s refreshing and you are both like me and my husband. Keep up the good work. It just makes you think and improved my thinking and outlook. Thank You 👏👏👏👏
So glad you put it on video and on UA-cam too. I like to see the people who are talking. Not driving as much as I use too.
Love you guys! What a great idea for a podcast and how refreshing to know that there are like-minded gay men out there..❤ Here is America, things can be quite lonely for us European gays...hahaha!
I think I have become a fan of you both individually and collectively because of the way you approach life that you are articulating in this new podcast. Very excited for what is to come! ❤
Great podcast guys. I’ve been following you both on socials for a while. Looking forward to more episodes. Being gay and autistic I’ve had a lot of struggles so it’s so refreshing to hear a podcast like this. Thank you 😊
Excited for you both on your new project!
Great stuff guys. Looking forward to seeing more.