In this episode, we’re joined by Jake Jonez: the unapologetic artist, comedian, and rising pop provocateur shaking up queer culture. From small-town Georgia to viral TikTok skits and bold music videos, Jake’s story is one of defiance, humour and hard-earned self-expression.We dive into growing up gay in the South, channeling anger into art, and why sometimes the funniest characters come from the darkest places. Jake opens up about family addiction, finding comedy in pain, and creating music that flips the script on hetero clichés.From tossing salads to TikTok fame, from mean gays to music videos, from trauma to triumph—this conversation is raw, hilarious, and refreshingly fearless.Follow Us on Social Media:TikTok: @AMAABFInstagram: @AMAABF
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Celebrity Hairstyling, The Met Gala & Latino Representation: Cesar Delon Ramirez
In this episode, Cesar DeLeon Ramirez shares his journey from growing up in a Puerto Rican household and spending his weekends in a hair salon, to becoming one of the most in-demand celebrity hairstylists in the world.He reflects on the fearless ambition that led him from assisting in New York salons to his first big break with Cassie, preparing for tours with nothing but a Barnes & Noble crash course in makeup. From the Met Gala, where he once cut a wig with eyebrow scissors, to long-term creative partnerships with Ciara, Beyonce, Jenna Ortega & Karol G, Cesar opens up about what it takes to stay at the top while making history as a Latino artist in pop culture.Cesar also takes us behind the scenes of his personal life: navigating family secrets, meeting his biological father decades later, and the challenges of coming out to his mother. He speaks candidly about independence, love languages, and dating in the LGBTQ+ community, reflecting on how therapy, trust, and resilience shaped both his career and his relationships.Alongside these stories, Cesar discusses the importance of representation, the weight of stereotypes, and the joy of using his craft not just for beauty, but as a part of cultural legacy.
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Gay Dating, Misogyny & The Mykonos Policeman: Rossi Lewis
In this episode, we sit down with Rossi Lewis: storyteller, content creator, and accidental “dating diarist” whose TikTok journey began with a chance meeting at the gym and spiraled into documenting the chaos, comedy, and heartbreak of gay dating.Rossi opens up about his early years in Cardiff, navigating anger, therapy, and the challenges of growing up queer in a world that didn’t always feel safe. He shares raw stories of coming out, flying across the world to meet a stranger, and finding himself unexpectedly in a messy love triangle on day one.From whirlwind romances to the lessons of heartbreak, Rossi reflects on love bombing, open relationships, and the unspoken expectations placed on gay men around sex, roles, and masculinity. With humour and honesty, he challenges the idea that romance is dead and insists that connection, vulnerability, and authenticity still matter.Alongside the laughs and wild dating stories, Rossi offers a candid take on healing cycles, choosing honesty over performance, and what it really means to date as a gay man in 2025.📱 Follow us on social: TikTok: @AMAABF Instagram: @AMAABF
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Interracial Relationships, Travel & Redefining Masculinity: Chris & Jacob
In this episode, Chris and Jacob open up about how they met, fell in love, and built a relationship that thrives on both romance and friendship.They share the story of meeting through the theatre world, touring together, and the unforgettable moment in Bali when one asked the other to be his boyfriend under a waterfall. From navigating life on the road to blending their different cultures, they reflect on the joys and challenges of being visible as an interracial couple in the LGBTQ+ community.Chris and Jacob also dive into ideas of masculinity, relationship roles, and what it means to truly be “the man of the house” when your relationship doesn’t fit traditional molds. Alongside personal anecdotes, they discuss social perceptions, stereotypes, and how their love story has evolved in the public eye.📱 Follow us on social:TikTok: @AMAABFInstagram: @AMAABF
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Diverse Photography, Mental Health & Ageing in the Community: Fran Gomez De Villaboa
In this episode, Fran Gomez, Spanish-born fashion and portrait photographer, opens up about growing up queer in Andalusia, navigating repression in a Catholic family, and building a creative career after moving to London.Fran shares how working in an iconic gay bar became the unexpected stepping stone to shooting for major fashion brands and creating powerful portraits that uplift underrepresented communities. We talk about mental health, capitalism’s impact on creativity, and the pressures of youth and beauty within the LGBTQ+ community.Fran reflects on photographing tender moments, including an emotional portrait of his mother during her battle with cancer, and the importance of intergenerational connections in queer spaces. His story is one of resilience, authenticity, and choosing a life that values creativity and humanity over hustle culture.📱 Follow us on social:TikTok: @AMAABFInstagram: @AMAABF
Welcome to "Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend"! (AMAABF). A hilariously chaotic podcast that delves into the highs and lows of being an anxiously attached boyfriend of an avoidant attached partner. Join the first visual and audio LGBTQ+ podcast hosted by a mixed heritage couple! Get to know Faris (anxiously attached), who's always seeking reassurance, and Josh (Avoidant attached), who self-sabotaged every relationship, until this one! No matter how hard he tried. This podcast came to fruition from long night chats in the garden with a cuppa, solving all of the world’s issues. Originally, starting as a podcast in our garage, to a beautiful studio in the snazzy city of London. We want this podcast to be a place our beautiful listeners can enjoy, have a laugh and escape yaylity! So, join us and subscribe for new episodes every MONDAY! Peace, Love, and Rubber Gloves.
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