Out Loud & Laughing
Presented by Out.com / Out Magazine Out Loud & Laughing is a hilarious, heartfelt, and unapologetic podcast hosted by queer cousins Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz. Bringing their distinct comedic chemistry and shared family history to the mic, Bryan and Jon offer a fresh, unfiltered look at life, love, relationships, and everything in between. Through a sharp comedic lens, they dive headfirst into today's hot topics, essential life lessons, and the messy, beautiful highs and lows of growing up queer. Hosted by two proud queer cousins, our show uses laughter as a compass to navigate navigating identity, culture, and the unique challenges of the LGBTQ+ experience. Together with equalpride—the ultimate home for LGBTQ+ media—we are on a mission to build a community where identity and humor intersect. We’re here to inspire bold self-expression, deep connection, and plenty of side-splitting laughs. With laughter as their guide, Bryan and Jon create a welcoming space that fosters connection, self-expression, and pure, unapologetic joy. Whether you are tuning in for the wild stories, the sharp humor, the deep relatability, or a mix of all three, this is the show that celebrates living life as your truest, most authentic self—out loud and laughing.
Episodes
Comedian and actor Arden Myrin joins us for a funny, candid conversation about finding success without shrinking who you are. After decades in comedy, Arden shares what it felt like to see herself on a Times Square billboard—and why staying true to her quirky, authentic self helped her get there.Arden takes us behind the scenes of Christmas at the Kringles, the horror-comedy she made with Tom Lennon, including the improvisati...
Broadway performer and The Gilded Age actor Claybourne Elder joins Out Loud and Laughing for a warm, candid conversation about queer artistry, creative independence, and the stories we choose to tell.Claybourne shares the inspiration behind his solo album, If the Stars Were Mine—a personal project shaped by the lullaby he sings to his son. He talks about reimagining classic songs through a gay jazz lens, producing the album h...
Pumpkin spice at the wrong time, giga yachts, Ozempic, and Christmas trees in October - this one is pure chaotic gay energy in the best possible way. Ben McDonnell joins Bryan and Jon for a brutally funny catch-up that starts with The Traitors and somehow ends with elite-level holiday planning, reality TV fantasies, and a conversation about what we’re actually putting in our bodies.
Ben, who’s currently on The Traitors, ...
Hollywood producer Dan Jinks joins us to share how he built an Oscar-winning career by championing original stories—and why he never saw being gay as a limitation in an industry full of gatekeepers.From a theater-obsessed kid dreaming of show business to producing films that made a lasting cultural impact, Dan reflects on the experiences that shaped his career and his creative instincts. He takes us behind the scenes of Milk,...
What does it take to build a life, a relationship, and a creative empire together? On and Dave join us for a candid conversation about queer love, entrepreneurship, and staying unapologetically themselves.The couple shares how they balance working and living together, what they’ve learned from building their apparel brand, and why patience matters when growing a business. They also talk about turning real-life experiences int...
Jake Graf had to write his own role in life—and then turned that same determination into films, activism, and a family story the world rarely gets to see. From growing up under Section 28 in Britain to becoming a trans filmmaker, actor, and advocate, this conversation explores visibility, survival, and the courage to live authentically.
Jake joins Bryan and Jon Ruiz to talk about knowing he was a boy from an early age, searchi...
Ginger Minj has upcoming appearances to put on your calendar: she’ll perform a Winifred Sanderson cabaret at Anthem in Orlando, and celebrate her Broadway EP, The Broads Way, at New York City’s 54 Below on November 10. Ginger says the 54 Below show will feature live singing, live music, and special guests, with tickets already going fast.
Join Jon and Bryan for a conversation with the drag superstar that’s as heart...
The Drill Master: One Night in Los AngelesComedians and co-writers Caleb Zarang, Jenny Zigrino, and Jeffrey Jay join Out Loud and Laughing to talk about The Drillmaster—their funny, irreverent take on the story of Baron Friedrich von Steuben, the queer Prussian military leader who helped shape the American army. The conversation covers the show’s mix of historical detail and theatrical chaos, how the trio’s differ...
Paul Wagner turns the glossy fantasy of adult entertainment into a candid look at what it takes to build a brand, stay grounded, and make it all work. From a sheltered religious upbringing to international modeling campaigns, he shares how he went from feeling overlooked to taking control of his image, career, and income.Jon and Bryan get into the reality behind the scenes: grueling 11-hour shoot days, how studio porn has changed, ...
A queer apocalypse movie gets personal fast when Chris Salvatore and Brandon Shipkowski reveal how they brought the dark, toxic, end-of-the-world thriller Scorch Marks to life. If you love messy relationships, intense character work, and horror with real emotional stakes, this conversation is for you.The chemistry between these two was not an accident. Brandon shares how the pair rehearsed for two months, built trust scene by scene...
Maria Sjödin | Fighting for Global Queer Liberation, Finding Joy on the Front Lines, & Swedish Candy
Queer rights are under attack in too many places, but Maria Sjödin shows why the future is still being built right now. The Executive Director of Outright International shares how global change actually happens, why you can’t “parachute rights” into another country, and what it takes to turn visibility, joy, and local activism into lasting impact. Bryan and Jon sit down with Maria for a conversation that moves fro...
Ricky Cornish knows how to get celebrities to drop the PR script—and in this conversation, he flips the microphone and reveals the real story behind his own rise, his red carpet secrets, and the queer joy that keeps him going.
From Harry Styles saying his name at the Grammys to interviewing Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, Ricky opens up about the years of hustle, the journalism grind, and the exact approach that gets stars to ...
Queer visibility does not happen by accident, and Daniel Reynolds has spent more than a decade making sure it gets seen, remembered, and celebrated. From fighting for LGBTQ students in New Jersey to shaping the front pages at Out and The Advocate, he reveals how media, activism, and culture collide when the stakes are deeply personal. Bryan and Jon sit down with Daniel for a conversation that moves from his early days coming out in...
In this episode, Alexander Ali Dalipi shares his journey from Wall Street to founding HR1 Systems, navigating the challenges of being a queer leader in corporate America, and balancing his personal identity with professional success. Tune in for insights on leadership, authenticity, and building a thriving business.
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Chapters
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In this episode, Kevin John shares his journey from childhood to becoming a versatile performer, discussing the challenges of coming out, the impact of American Idol, and his musical inspirations. He offers insights into staying authentic, the power of self-belief, and the importance of representation in the entertainment industry.
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In this episode, Stuart Taylor shares his journey from a bright pop star to exploring darker, more personal themes in his music, inspired by icons like James Dean and Lana Del Rey. We discuss his creative process, the making of his latest single Dark Summer, and his openness about his identity and artistic evolution.
Website: https://www.stewarttaylorofficial.com/
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In this episode, Kirstie Nicole shares her journey from content creator to media entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and building community. She discusses her work with She Comes with Baggage Media and the Amastara friendship app, highlighting how embracing baggage and identity can foster genuine connections and leadership.
- Kirstie Nicole's journey from content creator to media entrepreneur
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Google product strategist by day, jet-setting creator by night, Joseph Lucido is living the kind of double life most people only daydream about. But behind the glossy travel photos and iconic party stories is a sharper question: how do you build a life that is ambitious, visible, and still actually yours? (instagram.com/joseph.lucido)
Joseph opens up about balancing nearly eight years at Google with more than a decade as a content c...
Trans and queer people are being asked to survive a hostile climate while still finding a way to heal, transition, and stay whole. Licensed therapist and Arrive Therapy founder Alexander Stefanini shares what actually helps: sanctuary, community, laughter, and care that meets people where they are (ArriveTherapy.com)
This conversation goes far beyond headlines and rhetoric. Alexander opens up about building a practice rooted in safe...
Most people assume the fashion and modeling worlds are rooted purely in sexuality and male gaze—Yasmin Benoit challenges that with her radical authenticity and activism. As the first openly asexual grand marshal at NYC Pride and a trailblazing figure in alternative fashion, she turns societal expectations upside down, revealing how visibility can be a powerful act of liberation. But what happens when a space built on hypersex...
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