Let's Get Both Ties

Jay offers a quick reminder to contact your representatives to combat anti-LGBT laws coming down the pipelines. http://house.gov https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-2024

Jay chats with his friend Sam Milazzo about they learned to accept their sexual orientations, and how they played a role in each other's journeys. Join the Let's Get Both Ties Discord Server: https://discord.gg/h8zNZggUAt

Angelo Thomas returns to talk with Jay about the movies they saw in 2023. Alamo Drafthouse, sponsor us! Join the Let's Get Both Ties Discord: https://discord.gg/h8zNZggUAt

Jay talks with his friend Zoe O'Haillin-Berne about how trans rights are currently under attack in the USA. Zoe talks about her own journey and a little bit of queer history and encourages you to take action. Sylvia Rivera at the 1973 Christopher Street Gay Pride Rally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb-JIOWUw1o Contact your representatives: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-rep...

Jay is joined by friend Jonathan Miranda to discuss the woman, the icon, Barbie! Some thoughts on the franchise's history, surprise gay Kens, the movies and a little bit of Saltburn . (It's connected, we promise.)

Originally intended to be the first proper episode of Let's Get Both Ties, this attempted crossover with The Royal Podcast of Oz was more experimental and doesn't quite reflect the format we're now pursuing. However, author Paul Dana is wonderful guest and we appreciate him spending time talking to Jay. So we present the conversations largely unedited, after trying to fix the sound lev...

Tara Tagliaferro of Down the Yellow Brick Pod joins Jay in talking about the Strega Nona franchise by Tomie dePaola and its queer elements. They branch into other favorite holiday favorites that shaped their childhoods as well, but an Italian good witch remains at the core. Check out Down the Yellow Brick Pod on your favorite podcast service! Listen to this month's opening and closing music in...

Jay has his father sit down and discuss their holiday memories of celebrating Christmas.

Jay is joined by Tim Tucker to discuss L. Frank Baum's The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, the 1902 novel that took a different approach to Santa Claus mythos.

Jay reads his Medium article featuring a lot of fun facts about The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. If you'd like to read along (or read instead): https://medium.com/@youtuber86/fourteen-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-nutcracker-addf05ff0faa Join the Let's Get Both Ties Discord server: https://discord.gg/h8zNZggUAt

Jay is joined by film critic Ryan Jay to discuss E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, its famous ballet adaptation and some of their favorites adaptations. Join the Let's Get Both Ties Discord server: https://discord.gg/h8zNZggUAt

Jay is joined by Stephen Willis of About Time to discuss Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and how it's still shockingly relevant almost 200 years later. Plus, their favorite adaptations.

Jay is joined by Sam Milazzo to discuss Disney's adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, Jay compares it to previous versions of the story, including Jean Cocteau's 1946 film, to point out how Disney retold the story for a new generation.

Jay chats with his friend and Hollywood historian Bill Graff about Disney's attempt to capture some Mary Poppins lightning in a bottle again with Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Bill discusses the different cuts of the film and the one time he ran into Angela Lansbury.

Jay is joined by Colin Ayres, chatting about the Disney Parks, Disneyland, Disney World, and more! They share tips about visiting the parks and stories about their visits as well as some history about the beloved parks.

Jay is joined by returning guest Jonathan Miranda to discuss Disney's princess films of the 1950s, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. They swap behind the scenes stories and point out the actual stories of the film and unfair criticism while Jay's dyslexia makes him mix up so many titles.

Jay and his guest, filmmaker Angelo Thomas, discuss Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the beloved animated classic and the upcoming remake, plus, did you sneak out of a Jurassic Park movie to see Snow White? Inquiring minds want to know.

Jay and his friends Jon Miranda and Sam Milazzo geek out about anime and all things Sailor Moon! A comprehensive franchise guide, this is not, but it's a fun time to hear three friends discussing a beloved franchise.

Jay Davis talks with his friend Jonathan Miranda about Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid and its famous Disney adaptation. How the two versions differ and the relevance they have to LGBTQ+ audiences.

Jay Davis reads news updates about the tragedy and reads about the victims. If you need support, there are crisis hotlines to reach out to. https://ostem.org/page/crisis-hotlines  If you feel moved to donate, you have options: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-club-q-families-and-survivors https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/blog/gun-violence/what-you-can-do-right-now-to-help-end-gun-vi...

Jay Davis launches his new LGBTQ+ podcast talking about the tragic shooting in Colorado Springs.