Chosen Family & Studio71
Chosen Family
CHOSEN FAMILY is a weekly podcast with 3 queer internet stars on the rise: Alayna Joy, Ashley Gavin, and Mak Ingemi. With their unique perspectives they mimic a typical heteronormative family. Each week they bring a topic to the "dinner table", give each other advice and answer listener questions about queer life, dating, sex, etc. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We want to make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Chosen Family & Studio71
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Mak’s Gender Dysphoria 01.02.2023 46:12
This week Daddy, Mommy, and Baby are back with an array of gay discussions. This week’s question comes from Mak herself, who opens up about reactions to one of her recent TikToks about gender dysphoria. Also on today’s dinner plate: Ashley’s homophobic encounters doing comedy on a cruise line and Mak’s inability to make hard-boiled eggs. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosen...
We're Not Doing Well 25.01.2023 47:52
Welcome to the Family Therapy Episode, in which Ashley and Alayna get vulnerable about their recent struggles. Additional topics include first comp het crushes, the validity of sharing your problems on the internet, self-care, and accountability in your partnerships and friendships. Buckle up, this is going to be deep… FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram:...
Mak Vs. Alayna: Who Could Pin Who? 18.01.2023 44:49
Today the chosen fam discuss whether Mak or Alayna would win in a wrestling match and whether Ashley needs to change while painting their nails. This week’s question: How to decide whether or not you are “settling” or just being realistic in a relationship. Additionally: who hates men more, straight women or lesbians? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram:...
Getting Zooted and Having Kids 11.01.2023 51:03
This episode, Ashley recounts recently getting absolutely “zooted” for the first time in her life. Alayna and Mak also share their respective relationships with drugs and alcohol. This week, they tell listeners how to affirm their queerness when they’re surrounded by straight people, address whether the terms “masc” and “femme” are limiting, and share whether or not they want kids. FOLLOW CHOSEN F...
The Worst Dates We’ve Ever Been On 04.01.2023 53:25
This week, Mak discusses holes in jeans (and other places), Alayna reveals her subwoofer secret, and Ashley attempts to reject someone. The question of the week: What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on? Tune in and hear all about it! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
Our Favorite Ways To Kiss 28.12.2022 44:16
This episode, the fam discuss their stance on parental names used in bed, the hair and fashion obsession to gay pipeline, whether or not to come out when you’re in a straight-passing relationship, and our favorite hand positions when kissing someone. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube...
How To Gather The Courage To Finally Break Up 21.12.2022 53:10
Mak, Alayna, and Ashley help one listener navigate an impending breakup, diagnose another with probable family trauma, and tout the wonderful benefits of bringing toys into the bedroom! Side topics include: addressing recent feedback from a YouTube video, Mattea’s birthday present, starting a quartet, Ashley’s burnout, and her distaste for top hats. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok....
What Gives Us The Ick When Dating 14.12.2022 47:39
This dinner, your chosen family is back with a range of spicy topics. We find out what man Ashley, Alayna, and Mak would get with if given no choice, hear about Alayna’s tongue ring journey, and discuss queer imposter syndrome. We also discuss whether or not Mak should make the move to LA, and Ashley’s terrifying business purchases. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamily...
Why Is Watching Gay Shows With My Friends and Family So Awkward? 07.12.2022 47:18
For today’s dinner, the chosen fam helps a viewer who feels awkward watching gay shows with their sister and gives advice on how to deal with the fear of rejection when flirting with girls. We also hear about the mystery woman in Ashley’s new apartment, Mak’s queer short film, and Alayna’s trip to Greece! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.i...
How To Deal With Your First Queer Heartbreak 30.11.2022 39:09
This week, the fam talk about their joke boundaries, the bi bachelorette, light vs. dark eyes, Mak’s traumatic story of the week, and how to deal with your first queer heartbreak. Spoiler alert: it’s not gonna be easy. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM... FOLLOW ASH...
The Simpiest Thing We've Ever Done 23.11.2022 42:39
Alayna, Ashley, and Mak are back again, and this time with a 5-course meal. Things get a little personal: we discuss everyone's attachment style, learn that Mak and Ashley can't control themselves around a femme who's showing collar bone, and debate who the biggest simp of the family is. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chose...
When A Straight Girl Flirts With You... 16.11.2022 39:46
This evening around the dinner table: Debating age gap relationships, strap-ons, and whether or not Mak REALLY needs a bed. This week's questions: How do I befriend gay people who aren't furries? and finally, what do I do when a straight girl is flirting with me? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod Youtube: https...
Why Do Tops Enjoy Giving? 09.11.2022 35:50
Today's family dinner debate includes the legitimacy of the "Hot Girl Walk", meditation, girls who call their actual fathers "Daddy", and fans that overstep boundaries. This week's question: When you're a top, what's the pleasure? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_...
How Do I Flirt Without Looking Dumb? 09.11.2022 38:54
At their second family dinner, Ashley, Alayna, and Mak discuss gay rights in the state of Missouri, why Virginia is gay, the lesbian “hoe phase”, and how to flirt with someone without looking dumb or being creepy. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiw...
Do Masc Lesbians Struggle With Toxic Masculinity More Than Straight Men? 09.11.2022 46:01
Ashley, Alayna, and Mak discuss why Mak is banned from driving in the state of Georgia, voice notes vs. text messages, the power dynamics at play within Gen Z texting, and address why masc lesbians struggle with toxic masculinity. Follow the members of your new chosen family! FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/ YouTube: ht...
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