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Gays With Kids the Podcast
by GWKGays With Kids is the world’s largest and only resource, website and social network dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of gay, bi and trans dads and dads-to-be. Join GWK staff along with special guests every week to discuss the news and stories that matter to the gay parenting community. Whether you’re just starting your journey to create your family or you’ve been navigating fatherhood for years, you’ll find invaluable content tailored to your needs and interest at GaysWithKids.com
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Episodes
S4E1: Secret Superpower of Gay Dads with Rick Clemons
40m · PublishedAs Rick explains, he came out when his daughters were very young, but no matter how old your kids are, coming out as a dad is never easy. Since then, Rick has turned his experience into an career as an inspirational life coach, helping others in his same situation; gay or bisexual men with kids who may be struggling to live their authentic lives. Rick also discusses how he helps queer men and dads use the strength they found to come out of the closet to do other tough but rewarding things, like finding the perfect job, creating healthy relationships, and raising your kids the way they want. Find out more at RickClemons.com, and check out his podcasts "Life Uncloseted" and "40 Plus: Gay Men. GayTalk."
This will be the last episode of GWK the podcast for now. Thank you to all our guests, listeners, and to the awesome the team behind the show. We hope to be back in the future! You can always reach out to GWK at [email protected], find us on social media @gays_with_kids, and be sure to check out GWK Academy, where we help gay, bi and trans men form their families, at gayswithkids.com.
S3E10: Dads, Let's Talk About Sex! with Dr. Evan Goldstein
1h 2m · PublishedThis episode, GWK host David Dodge and Dr. Goldstein discuss everything gay men wish we had been taught in sex ed., like the best way to douche before anal sex to maintain a healthy microbiome, how to properly use lube, and how tops can be more considerate to bottoms. He also explains what gay men should know about the Monkeypox virus, how its spreads, and what the health risks are for those who might contract it. And he covers how gay men can talk to straight doctors about testing them fully for STI's, since anal health is easily overlooked by medical professionals who don't specialize in the gay community.
Learn about how to become a dad as a gay/bi/trans man at gayswithkids.com/gwk-academy and follow GWK on social media @Gays_with_kids
Thanks to this episode's sponsors, Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com, Little Spoon, go to LittleSpoon.com and enter code GWK50 for 50% off your first order of organic baby, toddler and kid food, and Magic Spoon cereal, go to MagicSpoon.com/GWK and use code GWK for $5 off your order.
S3E9: How Many Gay Parents Are There? with Kerith Conron of UCLA's Williams Institute
38m · PublishedThis episode, host David Dodge talks to Williams Institute Research Director Kerith Conron about the reported rates of queer people in the US, what is and is not know about gay parents, and why it's important for researchers to better learn about us and our kids. They also cover some statistics about the rising number of Gen-Z that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, the rates of queer and trans vs. cis and straight adoptive and foster parents, and why those numbers matter when it comes to implementing truly representative policies.
Learn more about becoming a father as a gay/bi/trans man at gayswithkids.com/gwk-academy and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids
Thanks to this episode's sponsors, Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com, and Little Spoon, go to LittleSpoon.com and enter code GWK50 for 50% off your first order of organic baby, toddler and kid food.
S3E8: Coming Out with 6 Kids; the Story of Nigel Sellens
37m · PublishedThis episode, hear an inspirational story of resilience with Nigel Sellens, a dad in Australia who came out as gay after he and his ex-wife had had six kids, the youngest of whom is a special needs child. Nigel tells host Brit Smith how he handled the experience of coming out as a father, how he dealt with the aftermath, and how he kept parenting through it all. While Nigel says coming out when you’re already a dad is no easy feat, for him, having his children during that very difficult time of self-reflection was actually his saving grace.
Learn more about becoming a father as a gay/bi/trans man at gayswithkids.com/gwk-academy and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids
Thanks to this episode's sponsors, Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com, Little Spoon, go to LittleSpoon.com and enter code GWK50 for 50% off your first order of organic baby, toddler and kid food, and Magic Spoon cereal, go to MagicSpoon.com/GWK and use code GWK for $5 off your order.
S3E7: Claybourne Elder, Broadway & HBO's Gay Dad
50m · PublishedThis episode, host David Dodge and Claybourne discuss their shared upbringings in Utah's Mormon communities, Claybourne's experience coming out as gay, and his experience forming his family through surrogacy. They discuss why Claybourne and his husband picked IVF and surrogacy, and how they maintain relationships with their son's surrogate and egg donor.
Claybourne also tells the heartwarming story of how he first entered the world of theater, how he deals with the pressures of being a gay father in the public eye, and how he maintains a work-life balance while being on Broadway six nights a week and filming with HBO.
Check us out at GaysWithKids.com and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids for more stories of queer families.
Thanks to this episode's sponsors;
- Little Spoon organic baby, toddler and kid food; Get 50% off your first order of delicious pre-made healthy plates at LittleSpoon.com with the checkout code GWK50.
- Mosie Baby, helping queer families avoid some of the high costs of IVF; go to MosieBaby.com and get 10% off at-home insemination kits with the code GWK10.
- Magic Spoon healthier cereals, go to MagicSpoon.com/GWK and use the code GWK for $5 off.
S3E6: Is Gay Marriage Safe? What Dobbs & the End of Roe Means for Queer Rights
45m · PublishedWill the ruling impact how gay people foster, adopt, or access IVF? Does it signal the end of marriage equality? Should unmarried gay parents be concerned? And what can the queer community do now to stand up for our rights and the rights of people with uteruses?
This episode, GWK host David Dodge talks to Denise Brogan-Kator, lawyer and chief policy officer at Family Equality, to break down what the Dobbs ruling means for queer parents and parents-to-be, what we should be aware of as more anti-queer legislation piles up, and how we can fight to keep our rights. Find out more at FamilyEquality.org
Learn more about becoming a gay dad at GaysWithKids.com/GWK-Academy and follow us on social media @gays_with_kids for more stories and news that matters to the queer dad community.
Thanks to this episode's sponsors; Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com and get 10% off with the code GWK, and Little Spoon, use code GWK50 at LittleSpoon.com for 50% off your first order of healthy delivery baby, toddler, and kid meals.
S3E5: Being a Non-Binary Dad with Jonathan Joly
1h 1m · PublishedOn this episode, Jonathan tells GWK host David Dodge about his childhood in Ireland, his early experiences as a non-binary person, and how he created an imaginary world full of acceptance which inspired his new book; "All My Friends Are Invisible." Jonathan also discusses how he and his wife dealt with the public backlash of his announcement, how they talked to their kids about understanding gender identity, and how he continues to speak out about being a non-binary parent with a trans kid through his online content.
Find GWK on social media @gays_with_kids and learn about becoming a gay dad with the help of GWK Academy at GaysWithKids.com/GWK-Academy
Thanks to our sponsors:
- Little Spoon organic baby, toddler and kid food; Get 50% off your first order of delicious pre-made healthy plates at LittleSpoon.com with the checkout code GWK50.
- Mosie Baby, helping queer families avoid some of the high costs of IVF; go to MosieBaby.com and get 10% off at-home insemination kits with the code GWK10.
- Magic Spoon healthier cereals, go to MagicSpoon.com/GWK and use the code GWK for $5 off.
S3E4: Mario & Monte pt3: We Have a Baby!
33m · PublishedMario and Monte tell host Brit Smith about the day their daughter Marayla was born, the issues they faced with health insurance coverage, and what they need to do to get both their names on their child's birth certificate in Nebraska. They also talk about what the first few weeks of being dads have been like, how they've stayed stocked up during the formula crisis, how they've been practicing self-care, and how they handled Mother's Day this year.
Follow us on social media @gays_with_kids, and go to GaysWithKids.com to learn more about our gay dad peer support group and GWK Academy, helping you with every step of becoming a father.
Thanks to this episode's sponsors Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination kits at MosieBaby.com, and Little Spoon, use code GWK50 at LittleSpoon.com for 50% off your first order of healthy delivery baby, toddler, and kid meals.
S3E3: A Gay IVF Lawsuit in NYC with Corey Briskin & Nicholas Maggipinto
1h 1m · PublishedThis episode, GWK host David Dodge talks to hopeful dads Corey and Nicholas and their attorney Peter about the husbands' groundbreaking lawsuit, and how it could set a new precedent for the rights of queer male couples who want to form their families through surrogacy and IVF.
Follow GWK on social media @gays_with_kids and learn more about becoming a gay dad at GaysWithKids.com.
Thanks to this episode's sponsors; Mosie Baby, find out more about at-home insemination options at MosieBaby.com and use code GWK10 for 10% off. And thanks to Little Spoon; go to LittleSpoon.com and enter code GWK50 for 50% off your first order of organic baby, toddler and kid food.
S3E2: Drag Queen/Foster Parent Ginger Ladd
1h 7m · PublishedThey also discuss how Ginger became a drag performer, how she balances her full time schedule with raising two teens, and where fellow gay dads can go see her perform this Pride Month in New York, including at Ginger Ladd’s Third Annual Rockaway Pride. Get tickets at rockawaypride.eventbrite.com
Find out more about our guest at GingerLadd.com, DragQueensAndKings.com, find her podcast Dear Ginger Ladd on all audio platforms. Follow Ginger Ladd on Instagram @thegingerladd | on TikTok @gingerladd | on Twitter @realgingerladd | and get a cameo at Cameo.com/GingerLadd
Follow Gays With Kids on social media @gays_with_kids and learn more about becoming a dad while gay at GaysWithKids.com. Make sure to check out GWK Academy, which will guide you on your path to parenthood from the start.
Thanks to our sponsors:
- Little Spoon organic baby, toddler and kid food; Get 50% off your first order of delicious pre-made healthy plates at LittleSpoon.com with the checkout code GWK50.
- Mosie Baby, helping queer families avoid some of the high costs of IVF; go to MosieBaby.com and get 10% off at-home insemination kits with the code GWK10.
- Magic Spoon healthier cereals, go to MagicSpoon.com/GWK and use the code GWK for $5 off.
Gays With Kids the Podcast has 38 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 25:39:31. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 19th, 2024 01:41.