Masc Off Podcast

Season finale! Taking off the mask off one last time this season to talk about machismo - the pressure to look strong, chill, and unbothered even when you're falling apart. It's raw, it's messy, and honestly... freeing. Thank you for unmasking with me this season! I appreciate the love and support :) Stay connected with Masc Off! Instagram: @themascoffpod

Alexa can fix her car and parallel park like a pro. I avoid both like the plague. She's femme; I'm masc. But when it comes to gender norms, it's not that simple. In this episode of Masc Off , we unpack the assumptions projected onto us in queer dating. Who’s supposed to initiate? Who pays the bill? Who’s the emotional one ? We dive into the messy, hilarious, and frustrating ways masc/f...

Ever met someone and thought, "Do I want to be your best friend... or be more like you?" In this episode of Masc Off , I dive into the soft, strange, and often confusing world of friend crushes - that magnetic pull toward someone that isn't romantic or sexual, but still feels deeply intimate. I reflect on a friendship that blurred the lines between admiration and identity, exploring...

In this episode of Masc Off , I confess to doing the most during my first time using a strap. I pretended I was a seasoned strap pro when in reality, I was a nervous masc with sweaty palms and zero aim. What followed was a Tom & Jerry level disaster involving awkward thrusts, self inflicted injury, and a cameo from casper the ghost. A tale of overcompensating, unlearning shame, and realizing t...

In this episode of Masc Off, I'm joined by my femme friend Dayna J. Francois, host of Stirring the Plot podcast, as we unpack the layered dynamics of masc and femme friendships. We dive into the assumptions people often place on our connection - especially within queer spaces. We also discuss how we have built a friendship that resists the binary. From misread intentions to the beauty of plato...

In this episode, I open up about something many of us are feeling but rarely talk about - loneliness. Not just the kind that comes from being alone, but the kind that lingers even when you're surrounded by people. We're living in what researchers are calling a l oneliness epidemic . It's affecting all of us, across all ages. I share my own struggles with feeling emotionally disconnecte...

In this episode of Masc Off , I'm joined by Chel. Chel is the creative mind behind a series of Puff & Paints popping up all over the Valley. We spark up a conversation around how Chel defines masculinity, how her cannabis-inspired events are building community one high at a time, and why there might be a masc shortage in the queer scene. We unpack theories, throw out bold ideas, and maybe...

In this episode, I sit down with my non-binary, pansexual friend Genesis (aka Miss Eggy ). We will be talking about all things fashion, gender, and self-expression. We unpack how clothing still shapes gender assumptions, even in queer spaces, and how Genesis navigates masculinity beyond appearances. It's real, funny, and a little bit eggy. Follow Genesis on Instagram:@eggenesis Stay connected with...

In this episode of Masc Off, I sit down with Brianna (@imturningmyswagon), an androgynous individual navigating masculinity, fluid gender expression, and queer perception. We unpack: What masculinity means beyond the binary How presentation impacts perception The pressure to be composted, mysterious, or emotionally unavailable How identity shifts with comfort, mood, and setting Brianna brings humo...

EP 1: Unmasking Winter What happens when you've been making your whole life - and finally decide to stop? In this kickoff episode, Winter (your local certified masc and host), talks growing up straight-passing, navigating internalized homophobia, and finally cutting the hair, the act, and the expectations. From the "masc shortage" to gender performance and reclaiming softness, this one's raw, real...

Welcome to Masc Off, the podcast where masculinity gets unboxed, queerness gets loud, and masking gets called out. Hosted by Winter your local certified masc. This trailer gives you a task of what's to come: real conversations about identity, pressure, presentation, and all the messy chaotic moments in between. If you've ever questions what it means to be masc in queer spaces, felt the need to per...