Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

Titanique star Frankie Grande joins Tracy for a Backstage on Broadway special episode where they discuss his witty, moving memoir, Supergay ! In his dressing room at the St. James Theatre they chat about how being queer is a super power, gender presentation, recovery, Bowie, a perilous and hilarious hike he took with his sister, Ariana Grande, Broadway, recovery, and fisting (sort of). It's al...

Actor and comedian Sherry Cola ( Joy Ride ) joins Tracy for a hilarious and heartfelt discussion. They get into Sherry playing a different kind of character in Netflix’s hit Little Brother, her pivotal role on Shrinking this season, and ramping up her TV career on I Love Dick before landing a lead on Good Trouble . Sherry also discusses LGBTQ+ Pride, working with heroes like Keanu Reeves and Chris...

The legendary Peppermint joins Tracy at the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City where she touches on what the storied venue means to her, being named a grand marshal of NYC Pride, her history with drag, costarring in Survival of the Thickest and more. She also answers the central question of what piece of art has helped shape her life. Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episod...

In this episode, Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with the cast and creator of AMC's The Audacity: Paul Adelstein, Billy Magnussen, Jonathan Glatzer, Ava Marie Telek, Thailey Roberge, Everett, Meaghan Rath, Rob Corddry, and Simon Helberg, to explore the complexities of playing characters caught in the crosshairs of the tech industry's power struggles. The guests discuss the show's satirica...

Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with Hallmark's Robbie Simpson to explore his journey as a queer actor and producer, from his GLAAD-nominated role on Hallmark's Finding Mr. Christmas to his powerful views on storytelling as activism and the joy of his recent engagement. 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holdingspacewithtracyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holdingspacewithtr...

Deadloch creators Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, along with stars Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, talk Deadloch Season 2, filming in the Northern Territory heat, expanding the world of the show, new queer characters, and the series’ signature blend of dark comedy and noir suspense on this episode of Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist. New Holding Space podcast episodes weekly! #Deadloch #KateBo...

Emmy-nominated actor Michael Urie joins Tracy E. Gilchrist to talk about the historic moment four queer actors shared an Emmy category, why Shrinking is a homophobia-free zone, and his deeply personal addiction to Barry Manilow. Guest: Michael Urie (Shrinking, Ugly Betty, Broadway) Host: Tracy E. Gilchrist Holding Space: https://www.instagram.com/holdingspacewithtracy Follow Tracy: https://www.ins...

Academy Award–winning actor Ariana DeBose joins Tracy E. Gilchrist to talk about Scarpetta , a tense thriller that doubles as a portrait of a big, messy Italian family and the woman at its center. They discuss the ensemble cast, Lucy Scarpetta’s complicated role within the family, and how the series balances murder mystery with emotional survival inside a tight-knit but chaotic household. The conv...

Actor, musician, and non-binary artist Kat Cunning joins Tracy E. Gilchrist for an intimate conversation about identity, creativity, and queer representation in film, television, and music. Kat reflects on their journey from ballet and theater to screen roles in The Deuce and Trinkets , their evolving non-binary gender identity, and how queer lived experience shapes their work as a performer and s...

Comedian, TikToker and classically trained pianist Dylan Akira Adler joins Tracy E. Gilchrist to talk viral fame, musical theater influences, touring, and using comedy to process trauma and build community. Dylan reflects on the backflip that went viral, writing for late-night television, and creating a musical comedy about survivorship. He also opens up about growing up with a gay twin, opening f...

BONUS EPISODE: Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with Pillion writer-director Harry Lighton and star Harry Melling to explore the film’s portrayal of a gay Dom/sub community, the role of humor, casting Alexander Skarsgård, and the delicate process of building on-screen trust.

Musician Jake Wesley Rogers joins Tracy E. Gilchrist to discuss his debut studio album, Songs in the Key of Love; growing up queer in Missouri; blending art and activism; and finding solace in music, silence, and community. They touch on touring with Cyndi Lauper, recording at Bernie Taupin’s piano and Abbey Road, confronting health challenges, and performing an original song, "Love One Another,"...

This episode captures conversations from the National LGBTQ Task Force's Creating Change gathering in Washington, D.C., featuring leaders and communicators who reflect on community, intersectional activism, and the urgent political moment. Guests discuss media, organizing, self-care, and the ways art and culture shape queer resilience.

In the first five episodes of Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist , Tracy sits down with artists, actors, and creatives to talk about identity, resilience, and what it really means to live in alignment with yourself. These highlights feature deeply personal moments with Frankie Grande, Bruno Alcantara, Brian Michael Smith, Nicole Pacent, and Alexis Floyd. Across conversations about visibility, c...

Tracy E. Gilchrist hosts Brazilian actor Marco Pigossi, exploring his path from São Paulo telenovelas to roles on Brilliant Minds, High Tide and Gen V. They discuss immigration, career pivots, and how art shapes identity.

Host Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with actress and musician Alexis Floyd to reflect on a difficult news cycle and a hopeful new year. Alexis shares the meaning of Chance the Rapper’s “Blessings,” her holiday trip to Ghana, and a slow, restorative start to 2026.The conversation covers her journey from theater, violin, and figure skating to Carnegie Mellon, Inventing Anna, and her current role on Gr...

Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with actor and LGBTQ+ advocate Nicole Pacent to discuss a tumultuous 2025, her breakout work in Anyone But Me, and her current role as Rebecca Wilson on Criminal Minds Evolution. They talk about representation, bisexual and polyamorous identity, and the pressure of using fame to fight for faith-based progressive work. Nicole also shares personal stories about motherhoo...

Host Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with actor Brian Michael Smith (Queen Sugar, The L Word: Generation Q, 9-1-1: Lone Star) to discuss his trailblazing career, playing a Black trans firefighter on network TV, and the creative journey that led him from Michigan to Hollywood. They talk football, early inspirations like Titanic, the realities of life and representation in the industry, Brian's turn in...

Tracy E. Gilchrist welcomes Bruno Alcantara — RuPaul's Drag Race pit crew member, life coach, and host of Happy Endings — for a candid conversation about drag, growing up in Brazil, finding pride, and the healing power of touch. They also discuss Bruno's career, touring with Madonna, the importance of community and sexual health, and how art and music help people hold space for themselves and othe...

Tracy E. Gilchrist launches Holding Space with an in-depth conversation with Frankie Grande about his debut album Hotel Rock Bottom, his sobriety journey, and the queer anthems that shaped him. They discuss family, the pressure of being Ariana Grande's older brother, Broadway memories, representation in media, touring, and the need for self-care and community during difficult times.