A Jaded Gay

A Jaded Gay

Living in a world of fuckboys, homophobes, and inequalities can leave a gay feeling, well, jaded, so tune in for your weekly dose of gay empowerment. We're talking pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the lens of overcoming gay trauma and nurturing our emotional wellbeing.

Recent Episodes

Sept. 8, 2025

161. Queer Bodies: Navigating Illness, Identity, and Intimacy (with Mickie Kennedy)

Societal pressure on men to appear tough and self-reliant can lead to the avoidance of medical care since vulnerability is wrongly equated with weakness. For gay men, this is further complicated by the fear of discrimination ...
Aug. 25, 2025

160. Why Queer Bookstores Matter: Preserving LGBTQ+ Culture and Community (with Greg Newton & Donnie Jochum)

Queer bookstores have long been more than just places to buy books, serving as cultural hubs, safe havens, and essential spaces for connection, representation, and affirmation within the LGBTQ+ community. As we navigate an in...
Aug. 18, 2025

159. Reclaim Your Queer Identity Through Self-Compassion (with Sam Fogarty)

Many gay men grow up internalizing social norms that dictate how they should act, love, or present themselves—distorting their sense of self and making it harder to connect authentically with others. But we can begin to heal ...
Aug. 11, 2025

158. Leaving a Narcissist (with Mack Ciccone)

Previously, we explored the concept of love bombing, where one partner overwhelms the other with excessive affection and attention early in a relationship to mask manipulative intentions. This behavior often sets the stage fo...
Aug. 4, 2025

157. Gay Icons: The Goddess of Pop

Previously, we discussed our iconic pop queens and how their songs typically fit into distinct categories that hit an emotional button that appeals to gay men. These categories often include themes of empowerment, heartbreak,...
June 23, 2025

156. Punchlines and Pride: Activism Through Queer Comedy (with Michael John Ciszewski)

For gay men, humor has long been a powerful tool for resilience, offering both a means of survival through marginalization and a way to reclaim joy and identity. As queer comedy evolves and gains mainstream visibility, it rem...

Recent Blog Posts

Sept. 11, 2025

Situationships: Navigating Ambiguity and Emotional Challenges in Gay …

What’s the Sitch? In the evolving landscape of modern relationships, gay men are increasingly navigating the complexities of situationships—romantic dynamics that fall somewhere between casual encounters and committed partnerships. Unli…

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Sept. 9, 2025

The History and Reclamation of Queer: From Derogatory Slur to Empower…

We’re Here, We’re Queer The word "queer" has a complex and evolving history, starting as a term with negative connotations and gradually transforming into a symbol of empowerment for many in the LGBTQ+ community. Originally used to desc…

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Sept. 4, 2025

Heterosexism Explained: How Systemic Discrimination Affects LGBTQ+ Pe…

Take Off the Straight Jacket When discriminatory actions are directed toward gay people, they are often labeled as homophobic. However, some have questioned the use of the term "homophobia," suggesting that it implies irrational fear rather than ou…

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About the Host

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Rob Loveless

Rob Loveless is the host of A Jaded Gay podcast, focusing on LGBTQ+ empowerment through pop culture, politics, and dating hardships. Blending humor, vulnerability, and open discussions, the podcast delves into a wide range of topics and invites listeners into a supportive and inclusive space where they can find solace, inspiration, and a sense of belonging.

Reviews

One of my favorites!

"This is one of my favorite podcasts! Rob is fun to listen to and I get so much out of each episode. Thank you, Rob for being so fun and informative!"

Rob F W | Sept. 25, 2022

The Pod that started it all #nonjaded

"This Pod and the topics Rob covers was the drop of water that kicked off a journey for me that has had a profound ripple effect. Getting insight to gay micro traumas, people pleasing, perfectionism, …"

SamJo STL | June 22, 2023