Let's Unpack That

Mitchell, Wade and entrepreneur Spencer Hoddeson unpack the launch of Gay Water, pitching the product to major retailers and the power of Gen Z. Spencer reflects on his past year as a business owner and shares advice for folks thinking of starting their own company. Purchase Gay Water: gaywater.com

Grant speaks his truth in a candid conversation with Sagar and Mitchell. We unpack: Grant quitting his job (2:50) Swinging (7:26) Stand-up comedy (18:55) Grant's Hunger Games project (29:59) Coriolanus Snow (32:38) Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour and Rep TV (36:38) The 9-month cruise (45:10) Twink and a Redhead (48:25) and more!

Join Mitchell for an inspiring conversation with Tyler Johnson and Andrew Hartzler on the power of making your voice heard. You may recognize Tyler Johnson for confronting Candace Owens, but his history of speaking truth to power goes so much deeper. He opens up about his experience growing up and what led to him filing a lawsuit against his high school. Andrew shares how he caught his parents on...

Join Sagar and Mitchell for a candid conversation with professional dancer Ezra Sosa. Ezra shares his experience growing up Mormon and reveals how JoJo Siwa helped him come out. Growing up, Ezra lived in the dance studio. He reflects on his career, competing against his sister on So You Think You Can Dance and the surprising impact coming out had on his work. Ezra’s dream came true when he made hi...

From secret relationships to a shocking coming-out story, Reid Chandler shares his story in the season 3 finale of Let's Unpack That. Reid opens up to Mitchell and Wade about his experience growing up religious and how he came to love, embrace and accept himself. We're unpacking it all! Getting into Real Housewives is a daunting task. Reid, who co-hosts It's About Bravo, reveals the mu...

We're still processing the Barbie movie... Mitchell, Joe Hornberger and entertainment journalist Jared Alexander share their reactions to the film and how the message resonated with their own lives. In this candid conversation, we also unpack the RHONY reboot, Mitchell's obsession with Love Island USA and whether or not Amazon Prime's Red, White and Royal Blue did the book justice. Enj...

It all started in third grade with Ellen DeGeneres... Mitchell and Wade unpack Brian Phillips’ journey to self-acceptance. You may recognize Brian from his gym crush TikToks, but there is so much more to his story. Growing up in Oklahoma, Brian realized early that he wanted to lead with kindness. This passion drove him to get involved in his community - including the church. Brian candidly shares...

Sagar and Mitchell catch up with Noa and learn about his new swimwear and lifestyle brand, Sunny Days. He opens up about the brand's story and what makes it different from the competition.

From The Grammy stage to single release parties - you could say that Colyn Elliott is Adele's favorite fan. Colyn joins Mitchell and Wade to unpack how he fell in love with Adele's music growing up and the role Sarah Palin played in him discovering her. You might've seen him on The Grammys stage moments before Harry Styles won Album of the Year...how did that happen?! Colyn reveals how...

Is it okay for straight people to go to gay bars? Mitchell, Wade and Patryk discuss. Patryk Kot also unpacks his experience growing up Polish in the Chicago suburbs. From cultural differences, religion and therapy, he candidly shares his story. New York City has one of the biggest gay communities in the county. Patryk shares his experience moving to the city and his advice for dating. Whether you...

Spencer Hoddeson unpacks social strategy, Judaism and his new vodka soda brand, Gay Water. Living in NYC, Spencer has built a close-knit friend group. He reveals how “Jewish geography" helped form these connections and his thoughts on the rise of antisemitism across the globe. Spencer used his marketing expertise to build an online following without even using his voice. He joins Mitchell and Wade...

It's time to be f*cking for real.  TikToker Justin Barish candidly shares his Greek life experience at the University of Alabama. Whether it was intense hazing or secret hookups with "straight" men, Mitchell, Wade and Justin discuss the role frats play in American culture.  When Justin graduated, he didn't intend on kickstarting his influencer era, but he found himself working a job he d...

Your identity is valid - no matter what others say. Mitchell is joined by Isabel Ocampo to discuss her experience coming into herself as a bi-cis woman and her career in politics. Whether its small-town Wisconsin, NYC or LA - Isabel has seen it all. She shares how each of these locations have shaped her personally and professionally. Enjoy!

Noa Taieb is back to share his experience on Semester at Sea. Mitchell and Noa unpack what its like to live the suite life on Semester at Sea - from taking classes on a cruise ship to unexpected adventures in Japan.  When the pandemic hit, Mitchell's voyage hit rough waters. He reveals how this detour impacted his experience. Enjoy!

Award-winning fitness instructor Matt Johnson spills on all things relationships. Things get messy when Matt answers unhinged questions from his exes and offers advice for spicing things up in the bedroom. Wade and Mitchell unpack Matt's experience living in Chicago, his secrets to putting together the perfect fitness class and how he met his boyfriend, Rob. Enjoy!

Andrew Hartzler went viral when he spoke out against his Aunt Vicky - but there is so much more to his story.  Andrew opens up to Mitchell and guest host Matthew Mata about his experience growing up in an incredibly religious family where being gay was the worst possible outcome. From conversion therapy to going to a religious university, Andrew candidly shares how the religious beliefs of ot...

2023 is almost here and fashion/design influencer John Cugel is here to help you elevate your wardrobe and interior design for the new year. John shares his experience attending an all-boys school, his love for J Crew and the staples everyone needs for their living space. We hope you all have a fantastic new year and we'll see you on Jan. 19!

Joe Hornberger and Tim Quartier pull back the curtain on the world of musical theater and life as professional actors.  From auditions to touring across the nation, Joe and Tim share the unpredictable path to your big break, dealing with competition and navigating relationships while on the road.  Mitchell also shares his background in musical theater and the impact it had on his life. F...

10 years ago, Levi Reyenga took an HIV test in exchange for a bathhouse coupon. That test came back positive.  In this week's episode, Levi shares how he grappled with this news. He also opens up about the impact this had on his love life, the stigma surrounding HIV in the gay community and the importance of being responsible for your own health.  More information on AIDS LifeCycle - Reg...

Dylan Eike unpacks embracing his gayness, driving the nut mobile across the country and what it was like competing on a Norwegian reality tv show. Connect with us! Podcast Instagram Podcast TikTok Podcast Twitter Mitchell's Instagram Wade's Instagram

When his engagement ended, influencer Noa Taieb was single for the first time in his life. How do you learn to be single? Noa shares his story. Noa opens up about growing up in France, his engagement, showcasing his relationship online and how he processed his breakup both personally and with his audience. Mitchell, Noa and recurring host Sagar Jiwani share how they have broken through societal no...

Josh shares his expertise in science, how timing can impact STD tests and the importance of finding what works for you - regardless of what others may say. 

Are you living the hot life? Grant and Ash, " A Twink and a Redhead", reveal the secret to being hot. The duo unpacks their trip to Disney World, Fem Top Fall and life in New York City.

Religion, Sex and Drag. Trey Barker unpacks their experience growing up in West Virginia, their career as drag queen Jemma Stone and why Jemma retired.

Twitter personality William Ferrante (aka Zaddy Long Legs) unpacks New York City's club scene, his experiences at Motel 23 and how the gay community (and gay Twitter) can take steps to be more inclusive.