The Rainbow Crossing Podcast

Send a text Gay roommates and unlikely friends Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) are tackling the oft-controversial topic of gay stereotypes. From being fast walking party animals to promiscuous fem boys, which of these ring true for the hosts and which are antiquated fallacies? The roommates also discuss the negative impact of stereotypes, in general, and the power of embodying them, nonetheless. ...

Send a text Grab your camo and polish those boots because this week, we're looking for a few good men. Roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) are joined by their millennial friend David, who spent 20 years serving in the U.S. Army. David shares his experiences as a closeted man in the military during the "don't ask, don't tell" era, as well as the dramatic changes that...

Send a text In honor of their 13th episode, gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) open up about their fears, particularly as gay men. Although many fears are universal (fear of death is a prime example), some fears are more profoundly felt by the gay community. The two hosts have very different relationships with fear, from Julio's bold "man without fear" approach to Daniel...

Send a text Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) are joined by long-time friend Nate (Millennial) as they discuss a topic that's sure to raise some holy hell: religious trauma. All three former church-goers account their time being raised in Christian households and the effects it had on them and their families before, during and after their coming out experiences. They also talk ab...

Send a text Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) tackle a topic that's regularly on the minds of the men in their community - the male body. With an extremely high percentage of gay men suffering from body image issues, including the extreme body dysmorphic disorder, the two roomies discuss the pervasiveness of the problem within the gay community and their personal experiences with...

Send a text Note: as of Monday, September 9, Harris's team has added her platform to her website. Check it out at kamalaharris.com/issues As the 2024 presidential election quickly approaches, gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) talk about the unprecedented nature of this particular election cycle, including Trump's felony counts, Biden's withdrawal, Harris's wave of...

Send a text Roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) discuss all things MEN. From their first male role models to the moments when each felt like they became a man, the two cross-generational friends share their very different experiences regarding their transitions from boyhood to manhood. They also debate the characteristics they deem to be "manly," as well as the traits that many as...

Send a text Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) welcome music agent and KOQ Agency founder Javi Simons (Gen X) onto the podcast to discuss LGBTQ representation in music. They talk about Javi's impressive client list, which ranges from LeAnn Rimes, Big Freedia, Crystal Waters, and Chaka Khan to Shea Coulee, Trixie Mattel, Jimbo, and Alyssa Edwards. Javi explains the state of the mus...

Send a text Daniel (Gen X) and roommate Julio (Gen Z) discuss the gay excellence at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as few eyebrow-raising moments from the games. They also talk about the history of gay bars and what role they played in fostering a community at a time when being gay was an arrestable offense. But given the advent of the internet and our ability to virtually connect to other gay p...

Send a text Roommates Julio (Gen Z) and Daniel (Gen X) invite their houseguest Lawrence (Millennial) to join them as their very first podcast guest! After sharing a story of their first public recognition as podcast hosts during a RuPaul's Drag Race viewing party with Miss Vanjie, the roommates discuss their love languages. Where does gift giving, acts of service, quality time, words of affir...

Send a text As Daniel (Gen X) continues to dip his toes back into the dating pool after being single for the last year, he and Julio (Gen Z) discuss some of their relationship red flags (such as avoidant behavior and failure to put grocery carts where they belong!), green flags (active listeners and timely responders to the front!), and even yellow flags (like lack of common interests and too talk...

Send a text After overcoming a broken heart and being single for a year, Daniel (Gen X) gets back on the dating apps horse and rides (figuratively) again! He and Julio (Gen Z) discuss the ups and downs of online dating, share personal stories of being catfished, and debate digital versus in-person dating. Plus Daniel shares what it was like being back on Tinder after a four-year hiatus and what th...

Send a text The cross-generational roommates discuss a very applicable topic: age gaps in dating. While this trend is prevalent in the gay community, it's not without its detractors. How big of an age divide is too much? How young is too young (within legal parameters)?  When does dating younger transition from a preference to a problem? Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) tackle these questions...

Send a text Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) discuss their personal experiences with same sex dating, including the losses of love and life, and how those traumatic encounters forever changed their lives.  Support the show

Send a text Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) kick off their first podcast discussing some of their gay firsts, from crushes to coming out.  Support the show