Silver Linings with The Old Gays

Silver Linings with The Old Gays

Brace yourself for The Old Gays! Join Robert Reeves, Jessay Martin, Bill Lyons, and Michael "Mick" Peterson on a wild ride reflecting on the many chapters of their fabulous lives. Laugh and learn as the viral sensations spill on everything from steamy romances and sexy stories to the bonds of chosen family and queer culture. Explore the underground nightlife of the 1970s and today's evolving LGBTQ+ community through the eyes of The Old Gays. With over 300 years of combined wisdom, indulge in the raunchy reflections and personal silver linings. New episodes every other week, where the laughs are as big as the personalities!

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November 4, 2025 26 mins

From the first brick at Stonewall to flashy floats rolling down the main drag, Pride has always been part protest, part celebration, and part pure self-expression.

To celebrate Palm Springs Pride, which lights up the desert every November, The Old Gays reflect on the unapologetic queer energy that makes this event so iconic. They get frank about every part of this global celebration, sharing hilarious and heartfelt stories from the...

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For the season one finale, The Old Gays are joined by their first special guest, Brandon Kyle Goodman: an actor, activist, and author, best known for their work on Netflix's "Big Mouth" and their iHeart Radio podcast, "Tell Me Something Messy." 

 

From family dynamics and queer visibility to butt plugs and the sex tip that landed Brandon in the Urban Dictionary, this episode weaves through many of our previous themes, thi...

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What does it take to stay as healthy, spry, and sexy as The Old Gays? Turns out, it’s a glorious mix of daily habits, earned wisdom...and a whole lotta doctor’s appointments. 

 

In this week’s spirited episode, our four fab fellas share their perspective on health, aging, and getting real about what it means to care for your body, mind, and dignity as the years go by.

 

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Whether it's a curated bar, a crowded dance floor, a church basement, or an online chat room, LGBTQ+ spaces have long been sanctuaries for queer people. These are the places for meeting, connecting, and feeling celebrated as their true selves.

 

This week, The Old Gays take us on a nostalgic tour of the queer spaces that helped shape them: from mafia-run bars in St. Louis and San Francisco’s video lounges, to the institu...

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“ HIV swept across America.” “Our government did nothing.” 

 

In this deeply personal conversation, The Old Gays reflect on the HIV/AIDS crisis and the community that rose to face it. Robert and Mick, both living with HIV, open up about receiving their diagnoses and the stigmas they have endured. They also share how love and resilience carried them, and countless others, through various degrees of ...

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From opera houses to niche legends, LGBTQ+ culture has always gone hand-in-hand with popular media and the arts. Icons like Tina Turner, Keith Haring, and Lady Gaga aren’t just outlets for mindless entertainment; they’re beacons of self-expression and defiant confidence that shine across borders AND generations.

This week, the Old Gays pay tribute to the icons and artists who shaped them, reflect on early memories of qu...

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Coming out is not a monolith; it’s often a kaleidoscope of celebration, freedom, fear, and becoming. Not a singular moment, but a lifelong movement. 

In today’s conversation, The Old Gays swing the closet door open on their coming out histories: from discovering their gay-hood and hard conversations with loved ones, to offering heartfelt advice for the next generation of LGBTQ+ folx. Whether inspired by underwear a...

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Ever wonder what beaches, bathhouses, and cruise ships have in common? Hint: it’s not just beach towels.

This week, The Old Gays spill the tea (and maybe a little more) about their wildest sexcapades, from steamy nights in San Fran to unforgettable flings on the high seas. Turns out, attraction is found in many forms…and knows no bounds.

The crew digs even deeper, exploring intimate memories, the role of romance, the s...

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What’s the secret to lasting friendships? How does queer community show up through the ebbs and flows of life? And what’s the REAL story behind the “YMCA” song? 

In the first episode of Silver Linings, The Old Gays dive into an essential part of queer life: chosen family. They discuss the vital love, support, and sense of belonging that community provides, especially during life's toughest moments. They...

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Welcome to the chosen family! Viral sensations Bill Lyons, Michael “Mick” Peterson, Jessay Martin, and Robert Reeves swap the advice and admissions they’ve collected over the years. From disco nights to dating apps, The Old Gays remind the world that aging is a privilege. Starting May 13th, discover the silver linings they’ve embraced along the way. New episodes drop every other week!

 

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