BoyFriends

A big part of being gay is our sexual liberation. There are so many sub-communities that cater to different things and we push sex positivity, but how can that impact your search for a relationship? Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/boyfriends Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking Re...

A hot guy with muscles tweets out a complaint about how vapid the gay community is. Now he's getting a barrage of negative responses about how he's part of the problem. Is this warranted or are we just upset when the messenger doesn't look how we want? Jarrod, Mike, and Noel discuss this along with how they see their own attractiveness. They even dig a bit into what gives them the ick...

The hosts answer questions from the audience and each other that range from insightful to weird to spicy! Meet our newest co-host, Mike, and get to know a bit more about us than you wanted to. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking Renee Montalvan | @renee_vanessa Instagram - https://www.i...

When you start dating or enter into a relationship, it's generally accepted that some compromises and sacrifices will have to be made in order for it to work. But what happens when one feels like they're making all the sacrifices? The hosts discuss this scenario with anecdotes from their own lives. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @...

You get an unexpected text at 9 p.m. that reads "Hey" and it's from someone you dated or tried to get to know, but disappeared on you. What do you do? Do you answer and let them back into your life or do you have a clear boundary? The hosts discuss their responses to this circumstance and what to do when it happens. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking H...

There's a group of guys that seem like they have it all: looks, style, access, and strong connections with other cool people in the community. You make your bid to be a part of the group, and they may even be nice, but they won't let you all the way in. How do you get to that deeper level of connection you want with them? And is it even worth it? Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https...

When you date, you get burned and learn what you are willing and unwilling to put up with. But are your new boundaries healthy? In response to this viewer question, the hosts discuss maintaining your standards and whether they're unrealistic. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking Renee Va...

Dealing with a breakup can range from bad to downright hellish depending on the depth of your feelings. How do we handle those feelings and when is it a good time to date again? The hosts discuss this viewer question and give their own experiences as well in this season finale episode. Please donate and help us take BoyFriends to the next level: Cash App - https://cash.app/$JarrodDKing Venmo - @ja...

Having a crush on a straight man is something many of us have gone through, but how do you process those feelings? Do you leave him alone or take a chance? We're joined by two guests, Alejandro Meza and Jennifer Love Williams, and talk about what to do when sharing your feelings risks more than just rejection. Please donate and help us take BoyFriends to the next level: Cash App - https://cash.app...

Many times you'll hear people say "He's out of my league", but is it real or is it all in their heads? Perhaps you've had this thought about someone you wanted to pursue but didn't. We talk about why we think this way and ways to overcome it. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Guest Hosts: Kevin Lorenzetti | @kzetti Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kzetti/ Juan...

"If only you were closer" is a common refrain in our increasingly online-dating-centric world. But what if you could make it work? What does it take to make a long-distance relationship successful? I pulled in some of my closest friends for a chat about just that and more! Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Guest Hosts: Kevin Lorenzetti | @kzetti Instagram - https:/...

In the quest to find friends and relationships, loyalty is a huge part of the equation that isn't always spoken of. The hosts discuss what loyalty means to them and help you understand how to be loyal. They also discuss how to steer clear of people who misuse loyalty. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Guest Co-Host: Mama Shay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/s...

Oftentimes, we get excited about new relationships because of the promise of what we can receive. But what about what we can give? How do we safely extend ourselves to someone else without getting taken advantage of? We answer these questions and have little debate over being "flewed out" in this episode. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Guest Host: Mama Shay | @s...

This week, we discuss what it takes to attract the people we want to be around, whether for friendship or romance.  Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking Renee Montalvan | @renee_vanessa Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/renee_vanessa/ Created & Produced by Jarrod D. King Mus...

"How are you going to help us find 'our circle' when you can't even keep yours?" This was the comment that spurred on the topic for this episode. Kerel from the Minoritea Report podcast joins us as we (briefly) reflect on the on-screen drama between the hosts and discuss how to learn and move on from breakups between friends. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Guest...

This week, we come back for an interview with Timothy McLemore about his experience with domestic abuse and how it spurred him on to write a brand new book, 'Love is not Abuse', and create a non-profit organization, Essential Haus, that provides a safe place for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community who have been affected by domestic violence and homelessness. Learn who in our community is most affe...

A quick update on what's happening with the BoyFriends podcast. We've got a host shakeup and announce the date for the new episode. Thanks so much for sticking with us! Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/jarrodking?sub_confirmation=1 Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Watch our previous episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuKMYB6z1nX4FFsMC1G8yULRQ17QFWY...

A viewer asked us to touch on this topic and we obliged. What are the challenges when it comes to race in the gay community? How do we overcome them? We discuss our personal stories about how racism has affected us and how to navigate preferences as well. Submit your questions for the cast: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddk...

In this episode, we help out a viewer struggling to communicate with his boyfriend. When they shut down, what more can you do? And is this a sign of narcissism? We give our best advice while explaining our own encounters with controlling people. Submit your question for the cast: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking Sarun C...

Relationships, whether platonic or romantic, go through ups and downs, but what about the really tough moments of betrayal? How open are you to forgiving and moving on? And in what circumstances should you cut your losses and leave? Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/jarrodking?sub_confirmation=1 Submit your topic idea: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Watch our previous episodes: https://youtube...

Many of us have struggled with our body image at one time or another. And it's no different in the gay community. There's a standard of beauty that seems near impossible for most of us and our inability to achieve it can be a real confidence killer. How do we get past the judgment of others (and ourselves) to be more confident when dating? Special guest, Roy Belzer, a rising body positivity TikTok...

You've made a new friend or started dating someone you really like and want to keep things growing in a positive direction. How do you do it? In this episode, the cast discusses how to grow deeper in your relationship and strengthen bonds so that it becomes much more than surface level. Submit your questions: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.t...

You may have heard of the 24-hour rule or you may immediately start texting after getting someone's number. But which is the right way to go? The whole crew is back to discuss the rules of this particular moment in the dating game! Submit your questions: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking Sarun Chan | @sarun.nuras Instagr...

What's Your Love Language? | In this episode, we discuss our love languages and the importance of attending to your partner's love language. Take the love language quiz: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language Submit Your Topic: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Special Guest: Le Thomas of Philly Black Pride - phillyblackpride.org Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www....

Coming out is a scary process because you can never be sure what the response from your closest friends or family members will be. We discuss what to expect, our own coming out experiences, and how it all relates to the dating world. With special guest, Le Thomas, President of Philly Black Pride. For a list of events, visit https://phillyblackpride.org/ Submit Your Own Question for the Cast: https...