U.S. of Gay - Queer Entertainment for All

Actor Danny Pintauro first hit the big screen over four decades ago, in the disturbing film Cujo. Having played in dramatic themes at an even younger age for the soap opera As the World Turns, he was no stranger to giving it his all on set. Immediately following Cujo he was cast on one of the most popular sitcoms of the 80s, Who’s the Boss? For 8 seasons and 196 episodes, we saw Danny, as Jonathan Bower, literally grow up on our screens. Having difficulty finding acting work by leaving his sitcom personality behind, he entered public life that would only return to the media’s eye by way of a forced coming out, and coming out as HIV. But now he’s back, he’s reentering Hollywood with a renewed confidence, a mission, and a new body. In this episode we talk about being a child actor and the isolation that often came with it, living life beyond Hollywood, dealing with the stigma of being gay and having HIV at a different time, what it’s like to be back in showbiz, getting into shape, embracing his adulthood, and the stereotypes he must overcome to get back to his passion of acting. We talk about it all…check it out. Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez @AlexanderisOnAir You can check out our in-depth chat with him in the current issue of GED Magazine now on newsstands or at GEDMag.com

Talking to Darwin Del Fabro is like talking to the embodiment of a bona fide muse. With an ethereal beauty, they celebrate their non-binary side, and with well-crafted words of artistry, they inspire with every phrase that lilts out of their mouth. An old soul in a youthful body, their manners and grace are from yesteryear, while their modern ideas and work ethic make them a present-day mover and shaker in the entertainment field. There is little left that they haven’t accomplished. A successful singer, actor, producer, fashionista, and more, they live and breathe entertainment with a resume that most other artists don’t even come close to in a lifetime. We, in the US, are just getting to appreciate the person who has come to us via Brazil. US audiences first saw Darwin in Blumhouse’s queer-themed horror film They/Them, while they have celebrated a lucrative career in stage and screen and music in Brazil. In this episode we talk about the culture of Brazil, being queer in Brazil, getting into the biz very early on, his move to New York and learning English while studying musical theatre, his creative process when making music, his return to Brazil as non-binary after 8 years away, his latest album Revisiting Elis Regina, his role in and love for horror films, and so much more! Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez @AlexanderisOnAir You can check out our in-depth chat with them in the current issue of GED Magazine now on newsstands or at GEDMag.com

Performer Derek Jameson is no stranger to Pride stages and most recently headlined a day full of LGBTQ fellowship and entertainment at a local county fair with Out At the Fair. Derek’s music reaches beyond our community, however, with themes and textures that sample from many different musical genres. Derek has also written for producer/DJs Morgan Page, Bijou, Matroda, and Kaleena Zanders, collaborating with songwriter to the stars, Jessica Hoover, and producer Trent Park. As a performer, he has traveled the world, including a tour in Asia. He also took the stage as the opening act for Darren Criss and Danity Kane As if the music wasn’t spiritual enough, Derek also works with countless people in spiritual development as a Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique practitioner who uses past life regression work to help his clients. He’s worked with Hollywood celebrities from HBO’s Euphoria, Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit, The Big Bang Theory, and many more as a celebrity regressionist and Tarot reader. Derek serves as our GED cover boy this month. Listen in as we chat with him about his career, his spiritual nature, coming out, mental health, and more. Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez. Pick up the latest issue of GED Magazine on newsstands or head to GEDMag.com

Bro-lesque has been popping up all over SoCal nightclubs. Bringing glitz and glamour with artistry and hot boys, it is a call back to the classic burlesque shows with enough modern flair to make it unique in the market. Bro-lesque’s creator and frontman Lockhart Brownlie is no stranger to stages. Lockhart started training in dance at an early age when he would sit in the back of his sister’s dance classes. After being one of the most sought-after choreographers in Australia, he would start his international career by working with Katy Perry on her two world tours, performing at Super Bowl Half Time, presidential campaign shows, films, and multiple televised award shows around the world. He also worked with Taylor Swift on her tour, collaborated with Britney Spears on her Domination Vegas residency, JLO’s tour, also in Wicked on Broadway, and has been featured on Glee, True Blood, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Minx on HBO, and Magic Mike Live for Britain’s Got Talent and more. He has also choreographed for many lifestyle brands, hair companies, and even collaborated with Sir Elton John for his Oscar-nominated song “I’m Gonna Love Me Again.” Lockhart is our current cover guy for this month’s issue of GED magazine. In this episode, we talk about the bullying he received growing up because of his dancing and how he worked through it, the struggle of dealing with feminine vs masculine pressures, his move to the States, what the first day of rehearsal with pop’s biggest names is like, dealing with body issues as a dancer and a gay man, the need to celebrate our sexuality, all about Bro-lesque, and more! Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez. Follow Lockhart on IG: @LockieBrownlie Check out our in-depth chat with Lockhart in the current issue of GED Magazine, available on newsstands or at GEDMag.com

SoCal audiences have known comedian Jason Stuart for a long time. Popping up at gay events, emceeing Prides, performing stand-up at comedy clubs for gay and straight nights, making jokes on red carpets, stealing the spotlight at house parties, and flirting with boys at the bar is just a normal week for Jason. His comedy is just a part of his wildly colorful career. As an actor, he has over 265 film and TV credits to his name, from playing that funny character that always gets the zingers, to serious and even (gasp!) straight parts in films like The Birth of A Nation, to David E. Kelly’s Goliath (starring Billy Bob Thornton). You never know where his signature expressions will pop up next, he is just as home acting for a major studio as he is supporting an LGBTQ web series. His co-star celebrity list reads like Entertainment Weekly’s Who’s Who with names that include George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, J.K. Simmons, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Angela Lansbury, Damon Wayans, Jai Rodriguez, and on and on…always holding his own. As an openly gay actor, Jason is a trailblazer for the community who, this Pride season, celebrates the 30th anniversary of his coming out publicly on the Geraldo Show declaring to the nation: “I’m gay, deal with it!” Long before even Ellen came out, there was Jason, setting the stage for entertainers to come out publicly, even at the risk of limiting his blossoming career. Recently he has received accolades and rave reviews for Smothered, now in season 2, about a Jewish middle-aged couple trying to salvage their relationship because they can’t afford to get divorced. On this episode of US of Gay, we chat with Jason about the gay culture when he was growing up, why he came out on national TV, the evolution of LGBTQ in the media, his stand-up comedy, what he’s learned from life, all about his current hit Smothered, finally getting the recognition for his work, and much more! Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez. Check out our in-depth chat with Jason in the Pride issue of GED Magazine, available on newsstands or at GEDMag.com

We first talked to influencers Michael and Matthew for GED Magazine almost a year and a half ago. This married couple who first met through coming out YouTube videos have built a social media empire (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Grindr – just kidding they aren’t on Grindr), that started out covering their many travels around the world. Their travel blog has evolved to encompass the day-to-day of their married life and, their most recent mission, parenthood. This month, they debut their podcast Who’s Your Daddy? which details the intimate struggles of becoming parents through non-traditional means. Meeting with industry experts and guests who have quite literally manifested forming a family themselves, they’re learning how to make it all happen through the process of surrogacy, IVF, private adoption, and foster-to-adopt. On this episode of US of Gay, we catch up with the boys and talk about the realities of married life and social media, open relationships, what made them decide to have kids, what avenues towards parenthood they have explored, homophobia in the world of surrogacy and how it doesn’t just affect parents, all about their new podcast, what they’ve learned from their podcast guests, and more! Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez.

She’s loud, proud, and Latinaaaaa….she’s Salina EsTitties! This SoCal diva has made her way into Drag Race fans’ hearts, oftentimes stealing the spotlight during this last season. Whereas some of the queens were focused on getting camera time, spewing out one-liners for the editors, or becoming viral memes, Salina was there to compete. Her sincerity lept off the screen as we celebrated her highs, her lows, and her sorrows. A sober, gay, Latino, Weho fixture, she unabashedly challenges the norms in all those categories. From being homeless to winning the Golden Boot (all in good fun) on Drag Race, she promotes self-confidence, hard work, body positivity, and activism through example. This month she will take part in the Drag Isn’t Dangerous telethon, a monumental event in drag history, especially in the face of political oppression. We caught up with her as we chatted about celebrating your heritage, the reality of body positivity, owning your mistakes and learning from them, her sober journey, her drag evolution, getting politically involved, and more! Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez You can read our in-depth article with this fabulous queen in the current issue of GED Magazine or at GEDMag.com

You may be familiar with Prince Joshua from his social media, his presence in LGBTQ nightlife, or from the recent splash he made from his entrance on For the Love of DILFs, the queer answer to a dating reality show that matches DILFS and himbos. (For those unfamiliar, himbos refers to an attractive but not very bright male.) Before you hit the cancel culture button, the term himbos on this show is actually used as a foil as we find out there’s more going on with the contestants than just a hot body. Like the show, Prince Joshua has a veneer of good looks and sexual energy. When you look further, you find there’s a lot more going on when you look at Joshua’s educated activism, especially when it comes to building bridges with our trans community. That peeling back of the facade was the reason Joshua did the show in the first place. Prince Joshua graces the cover of the April issue of GED Magazine, which you can check out on newsstands or at GEDMag.com. On this episode of US of Gay, Prince Joshua chats with his…from his bed! We talk about where his title comes from, how anyone can claim their royalty, his early life in Idaho, being raised in a religious environment, what spirituality looks like for him today, what being an influencer means, his future goals, the celebration of sexuality in today’s age, his future goals, his body issues, and more. We also get the BTS tea from his time on For the Love of DILFS and what he learned about himself and our gay culture from doing the show. Did he find love? You’ll have to listen and find out. Things get deep as we talk about his sister Rose’s coming out as trans, what we can learn from the trans community, how the gay community can support our trans family, and the straight community’s obligation to support our LGBTQ political efforts. All that and more with host Alexander Rodriguez.

Comedy has certainly changed over the years, what's funny has now turned into what’s PC? But with that, the queer comedy industry is now being given a spotlight in Hollywood and earned a place at the table in mainstream media. In this episode, we chat with Guy Branum who is a current trailblazer in the industry. Guy Branum co-stars and co-produced the Universal rom-com BROS with Billy Eichner as well as wrapped up writing on the new Mel Brooks variety series History of the World, Part II. His book My Life As A Goddess is a collection of side-splitting and illuminating essays making NPR’s 2018 Good Reads List and Entertainment Weekly’s Must List. You may also know him from his recurring segment “No More Mr. Nice Gay” on Totally Biased, serving as “Staff Homosexual” on Chelsea Lately and his performance as Natalie Portman’s sassy gay friend in the feature film No Strings Attached. Guy was the creator and hosted truTV’s Talk Show the Game Show. He also worked on Comedy Central’s hit show The Other Two, Hulu’s The Mindy Project, Amazon Prime’s A League of Their Own, Punk’d and Awkward on MTV, ABilly on the Street on truTV, and Fashion Police on E!. He is currently developing a reboot of How To Lose a Guy In 10 Days for Paramount When the hell does this guy sleep? We chat about going from law school to comedy, working for macho networks, being the token gay guy, body positivity, the queer evolution in media, working with Billy Eichner on Bros, coming out, being PC in comedy, and so much more! Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez.

From prom king to writer, actor, singer, podcaster, TV host, Matt Rogers has been killing it! Seen alongside Vanessa Bayer, Molly Shannon, and Jenifer Lewis, in I Love That For You, he works that fine line between gay stereotype and modern-day representation. Also, this summer you can see him on Hulu’s gay take on Pride & Prejudice – Fire Island – with Margaret Cho and Bowen Yang. He is a co-host on the hugely popular podcast, Las Culturistas, also with his buddy SNL player Bowen Yang, that has been named as a Top – tee hee I said top – podcast by Esquire, Vulture, Time Out New York, and more. He previously served as a staff writer on Comedy Central’s The Other Two and the Netflix series Q Force, where he also voiced one of the main characters. With more projects on the way, he is our July GED Coverboy and he’s came to spill the tea. In this episode we chat about Matt’s upbringing in sports, his coming out, his time at NYU, the power of friendship, podcasting, saying yes to projects, his advice to newbies in the biz, fighting gay stereotypes through acting, Pride season, the need for diversity in representation, becoming a spokesperson for the LGBTQ community, his current projects, social media, and more!...with host Alexander Rodriguez.

Singer/songwriter Nick Osin spent his childhood in Ukraine, being raised by his grandmother. Showing Nick true unconditional love, she would help him follow his dreams by taking him to his singing and dancing lessons. By the young age of 15, he appeared on a popular television show in Moscow and his career took off. He appeared in live performances throughout Russia and Ukraine but as his sexuality emerged, he knew that living as his true self was literally a matter of life or death. He came to the US as a foreign exchange student and never went back. In moving to the US, he had to restart his career from scratch but quickly found a home in the LGBTQ community of Southern California and has established connections and partnerships within the entertainment community. He is currently a fixture of the Los Angeles nightlife community and, armed with new music, is hitting the circuit with live appearances. His latest singles “Get High” and “Better Yet” have become fan favorites, with new music on the way. Nick was our GED cover boy last month. In this episode, we chat with Nick about his early childhood in Ukraine, his relationship with his grandmother, appearing on reality TV for the first time, his creative process, what it was like restarting his career in the US, sexuality in media, and his love of nightlife…with host Alexander Rodriguez.

For over a decade, Cake Moss has been serving it up as one of the premier drag entertainers in Southern California. Not only is she a mainstay in West Hollywood, but she has traveled the world slaying stages and collecting phone numbers – the boys love her. She continues her philanthropic and volunteer work throughout Los Angeles and makes it her mission to incorporate an inclusive blend of artists in all of her music projects – have you downloaded “Shade” and “ThotCock” yet? You can see her leading the show every Saturday at Micky’s Weho with a rotating cast of performers from across the drag spectrum – it’s the perfect remedy for that Friday hangover! We chatted with Cake in our last issue of GED Magazine, which you can check out at GEDMag.com On this episode of US of Gay, we chatted about Cake’s first exposure to drag, moving to LA, making the hustle WERK, the power of cannabis, dealing with body issues, why we love West Hollywood, heading into Pride, and DOING YOU!...with host Alexander Rodriguez.

Jonathan Van Ness is an Emmy nominated television personality, comedian, New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, hairstylist and haircare innovator, doing the most to bring joy and be their best self… all while trying to not only eat Taco Bell. Of course, we know and love him from Queer Eye, but check out his latest show Getting Curious now streaming on Netflix based on his podcast by the same name. From skyscrapers to bugs, or from gender identity to snacks, each episode follows Jonathan as they meet with experts in various fields to uncover complexities in a wide range of subjects. On this episode, we do a little rapid fire with Jonathan as we chat about what he is curious about, how he has changed since doing the show, the evolution of LGBTQ in the media, dealing with the conservative part of the nation, maintaining healthy relationships while working so hard, and life beyond the camera...with host Alexander Rodriguez.

Can you imagine leaving your corporate career, becoming a self-taught chef, and making it work? Well honey, chef Jonathan Bardzik has made it WERK. Starting with his first live cooking demonstration at Washington, DC’s historic Eastern Market in 2011, he has now appeared in front of more than 900 audiences including the TedX stage, written four books of recipes and stories, worked with clients that include USDA and National Geographic. He regularly appears on ABC, CBS, and FOX morning news shows, and his 8-episode TV series, Jonathan’s Kitchen: Seasons to Taste, is streaming now on Revry. In this episode, we focus on mental health and how taking care of you first can help you be successful in your career and your personal life. We chat about the importance of taking an electronic retreat, living your passion, shifting careers, saying “yes,” saying “no,” as well as the reality of shopping and cooking farm-to-table produce, and we tackle the topic of staying body positive while eating healthy. At the end of the day, do you…but make it the best version of you. Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez.

In this episode, we chat with our GED Coverboys of the Month, Michael and Matt! Michael and Matt are power influencers and two travel-obsessed husbands from Portland, Oregon. They share their stories to bring you the best of the best in LGBTQ+ travel destinations, gay travel tips, hints, and advice from local guides and the experts themselves! They first met in 2014 over YouTube, through posting their coming out videos. One week later, Michael purchased a flight to visit Matthew in Seattle. And the rest? Basically history! They fell in love, Matthew moved to Nebraska for a number of years to be with Michael while he worked through Dental school, and after graduation, they got married! Michael works as a full-time dentist, and Matthew works as a full-time freelance photographer and writer. When they are not traveling or working, they create and post content on YouTube and Instagram. In this candid chat we talk about their brand as a couple, their individual coming out stories, dealing with religion vs sexuality growing up, the realities of living together, the power of love through obstacles, traveling around the globe, what the gays need to pack, keeping the romance alive, their everyday lives, the importance of keeping up with family and friends, and bags of chocolate chards (don’t ask, just tune in)…with host Alexander Rodriguez! Grab their issue of GED today on newsstands or head to GEDMag.com!

In this episode, we chat with our GED Drag Centerfold of the Month, Allusia! Allusia emerged onto the drag scene in the Pacific Northwest 21 years ago in punk rock hair and political statements. Inspired by artists that marched to the beat of their own drums like Cyndi Lauper and Nina Hagen, as well as savagery of the animal kingdom, Allusia always strove to unapologetically carve out her own unique spot in the ecosystem of art. With lyrics inspired by prehistoric desires and looks divined from esoteric fever dreams, she crashed into the scene like a bull into a china shop. Her first drag performance was a fundraiser for Stonewall Youth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and a place of belonging for queer youth. From there she went on to perform in various drag shows, house parties, and seedy garage rock shows as well as becoming part of local grassroots political movements. At 19, she became the youngest ever co-chair of Olympia Gay Pride and has ever since strived to make the world a better place for the queer community. At 25, Allusia packed a U-Haul and moved to Los Angeles with no plan, no money, and no clue. Wasting no time, she quickly became a staple in the West Hollywood party scene with residencies at Here Lounge, Micky's, The Abbey, Hamburger Mary's, The Factory, and more. She has appeared on stage with Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, and a slew of others that she can't remember due to various blackouts. Fueled by the delights of being a nightlife socialite, she became a video ho in countless music videos and made saucy drag appearances in movies and television shows such as AJ And The Queen, Bones, Glow, Dorothy, and We Are Your Friends as well as casting and starring in cult drag favorite Cherry Pop. After a six-year break from making music, Allusia rode back on a sex-fueled do whatever you want and fuck the consequences party single called “Psycho Pony.” Her EP project Animal Nature remains true to her riotous roots while including a glossy pumped-up new feel. We chat with Allusia about the evolution of drag culture, fighting depression during COVID, coming out, how West Hollywood has changed the most, being true to yourself, local vs celebrity drag queens, how the LGBTQ community can support other minority groups, the beauty of Weho nightlife, and more…with host Alexander Rodriguez.

In this episode, we chat with our GED Coverboy – Craig Ramsay. Born & raised in Ontario, Canada, he was an original cast member in the pre-Broadway First National Tour production of the smash hit musical Mamma Mia, he also appeared in the Pre-Broadway/Broadway original cast member of Stephen Sondheim & Hal Prince’s Bounce, the 2004 revival of Fiddler on the Roof, and the original production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He also appeared in the Actors Fund Broadway Benefit Concerts of Hair with Jennifer Hudson and Rupaul and On the 20th Century with Kathleen Turner and Jo Anne Worley. He also appeared in CATS, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and even with the prestigious Canadian Royal Winnipeg Ballet. As an actor, he’s appeared on TV in Once Upon A Mattress with Carol Burnett and Tracey Ullman, on All My Children, General Hospital, and 2 Broke Girls. Craig gained international and fitness fame from his BravoTV shows “Thintervention” & Newlyweds: the First Year. He has also made numerous appearances on Shahs of Sunset and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. As An internationally renowned Fitness Expert, Craig is a best-selling author with his Anatomy series of books Anatomy of Stretching” & Anatomy of Muscle Building. We take a candid deep dive into the realities of reality TV, body positivity’s relationship with health and fitness, body issues in the LGBTQ community, easy ways to incorporate healthy living into your daily routine, health in our youth, getting through COVID, New Year’s Resolutions, LGBTQ representation in the media, body expectations as you age, staying motivated, relationship tips, and most importantly, living your best life for YOU…with host Alexander Rodriguez.

LA Comic Con is BACK! After a two-year absence due to COVID, LA Comic Con returns to celebrate its 10-year anniversary as LA’s biggest all-things comics, gaming, sci-fi, eSports, and pop culture event. In addition to major headliners from TV and film from the sci-fi and geek world, the event will feature panels that cover more niche audiences. One of those panels is Gay Geeks and Where to Find Them featuring podcaster Chandler Poling, filmmaker Timo Reese, podcaster and journalist Alexander Rodriguez, and drag queen Ember Vain…moderated by Julian “Jetson” Chaix. Julian was born and raised in Palm Springs, California, and currently works as a stylist, panel moderator, and event producer. A self-declared gay geek, Julian has produced and moderated panels for the likes of San Diego Comic-Con, WonderCon, LA Comic Con, and the former Comic Con Palm Springs. He is also an avid cosplayer showcasing his talents on Instagram. On this episode, we chat with Julian about the differences between nerd and geek, Julian's childhood relationship to the geek world, being bullied, the boom in LGBTQ representation in the sci-fi and comic book world, the joy and power of cosplay, the role being a geek has played in his role as a gay man, what to expect at Comic Cons, and his crush on Ben Affleck in spandex...hosted by Alexander Rodriguez. You can read GED's in depth article about Julian's panel at GedMag.com

Palm Springs thrives year-round, with younger generations coming to play and live every year. Part of this youthful phenomenon is Mayor Christy Holstege. Christy Holstege was re-elected to the Palm Springs City Council in November 2020, representing District 4. In December 2020, she was appointed to serve as Mayor for a one-year term by the City Council. She is the first woman to serve as mayor in the history of Palm Springs – and is also the first openly bisexual mayor in the country. Holstege currently represents the City of Palm Springs on several important Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) committees, including Homelessness, Public Safety and Transportation. In addition, she leads the Mayor’s COVID-19 Reopening Task Force, serves on the City’s Economic Development & Business Retention Ad Hoc Subcommittee and the City’s Affordable Housing and Homelessness Task Force. She also serves as Council liaison to the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. An attorney, prior to being elected to the Palm Springs City Council, Holstege was awarded a Stanford Law School-Stanford Public Interest Foundation Fellowship and funding to establish a legal aid clinic for domestic violence survivors within the Coachella Valley’s only domestic violence shelter. She has also represented farmworkers in civil rights, housing, and employment litigation at California Rural Legal Assistance in Coachella, California. Holstege earned a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from U.C. Santa Barbara. Mayor Holstege has been an active member of the Palm Springs community, serving on the board of directors for Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Well in the Desert, Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, and Shady Lane Mobile Home Park. She also served on the City of Palm Springs Human Rights Commission and the Palm Springs Homelessness Task Force. Holstege is proud to live in Palm Springs with her husband, who is a business owner and a third-generation resident of Palm Springs, their newborn son -- and two dogs. We had a very candid chat about the future of politics and the LGBTQ community, including how difficult it is for minorities to serve in office, the role women have played in the city of Palm Springs, incorrect assumptions about the bisexual community, the inclusivity of the LGBTQ community, Christy’s multiple roles in life, growing up in Sacramento, her inspiration for getting into politics, the use of labels, the future of Palm Springs, and the need for change in our political system…with host Alexander Rodriguez. You can check out our in-depth interview with Christy in this month’s Pride issue of GED Magazine available on newsstands are at GEDMag.com

Do you know what Barihunk means? It’s a baritone – the power verse of the opera world if you will – that has that steamy hunkiness that makes you look twice…three times if they are wearing grey sweatpants. Baritone Zachary Gordin is redefining what it means to be an opera star in the 21st Century. Praised for his “arresting musical insights” and a voice that is “commanding and intense,” he has an active performance schedule while also maintaining his passion for fitness, community engagement, artistic consulting, and mentoring. Gordin’s celebrated vocal technique has won him numerous awards and his commitment to education makes him an effective, results-driven voice trainer. He serves as General Director of Festival Opera, was on the voice faculty of Santa Clara University and Sonoma State University, operates a private vocal studio in the San Francisco Bay Area, serves as a judge for regional and national voice competitions, and frequently gives masterclasses at some of the country’s most renowned opera companies and schools. Gordin is also widely recognized as a frequent presence on Barihunks, a site dedicated to physically fit and vocally-gifted operatic baritones from around the globe. On this episode of US of Gay, we chat about what the opera scene looks like post-COVID, elitism in the arts, the necessity for the funding of art programs in public schools, inclusivity in the opera world, coming out, staying healthy, listening to Nicki, running Festival Opera, relationships in the arts, gym workouts…and steamy Instagram selfies. Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez.