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A podcast by On Air Host/Blogger Mack who details his many escapes of online dating as a black gay male Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swipedout/support
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Coach Maddox, host of The Authentic Gay Man Podcast, reveals why so many gay men experience loneliness and isolation and the steps they can take, so they can create deep meaningful friendships that help them experience a profound sense of belonging and community. If you have ever felt like you were on the outside looking in, you’re not alone. It's a common theme among gay men. Maybe you are wondering what it means to be an Authentic Gay Man? Maddox engages his guests in honest and raw conver ...
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The Gay Florida Man podcast where retired corrections Officer Mark DeWolfe talks about Corrections, gay culture, and entertainment! The Gay Florida Man Podcast is hosted by retired Corrections Officer and horror movie fanatic Mark DeWolfe. Each week we discuss various topics involving prison and corrections, gay culture, as well as arts and entertainment! Just like life on the inside, each week offers insane stories and experiences from 20 years of prison, horror conventions, and gay life. w ...
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Back in college I dated my first real "DL" dude and made a connection I never expected. There's a reason why Christmas has historically been my least fav holiday. IG: @mackondemand Tik Tok: @mackondemand Twitter: @mackondemand Wendy Ho-F*ck Me (song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f0ch4ed_Qw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…
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Hello Authentic Gay Man Podcast fans. I come to you with a full heart. Whether you are a listener or a podcast guest, there are no words to express how deeply grateful I am for your support and participation. YOU are what has made this podcast great! Today, I am here to inform you that this is the final episode of The Authentic Gay Man Podcast. Sha…
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Grant Miller navigates aging and retirement like a seasoned pro
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This is Grant Miller’s third time to be on the podcast. As one of our biggest fans, he has a lot to say. In this episode he shares how he has gone from the glass half empty to the glass half full. Instead of fighting the aging process, he is accepting and flowing with it. He talks about his pending retirement and how he has intentionally reframed h…
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Jim Cartwright - Agism, Gay Elderism, and Remaining Relevant
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First let me say that the topic of agism is not just for those getting older! My guest, Jim Cartwright, is a holistic life coach. Our conversation was rich with different aspects of aging. I loved that Jim pointed out that agism has nothing to do with a specific age. Young people experience agism. The big ah ha was realizing that internalized agism…
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Justin Mezetin is challenged with being gay, black, and Seventh Day Adventist
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After a lengthy silence, Justin Mezetin states that his biggest challenge in life has been trying to understand what authenticity really is and even more challenging, how to live in authenticity. He speaks of the different ways he didn’t fit in. He’s gay, black, and a Seventh Day Adventist. He says that in every space, he didn’t fit in because at l…
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Cator Sparks talks about dating apps, mental health, and other alternatives
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My guest, Cator Sparks, is a gay man and a dating and relationship coach. Much of his work is around online dating and how to effectively navigate the challenges while making conscious efforts to safe guard your mental health and overall wellbeing. We talk about how to deal with rejection in a healthy manner and learning to not take the downside ex…
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Jon Carl Lewis: Spiritual direction as a tool for more peace in your life
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Jon Carl Lewis is a spiritual director who works with those that find themselves lacking peace or clarity when it comes to how they navigate their religion and/or spirituality. Helping his clients understand the differences between religion and spirituality and how they merge or blend together. We discussed religious wounding and the shame that can…
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Wil Fisher: Opening Your Heart and Loving Yourself
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My guest, Wil Fisher, is a certified coach, founder of Wilfully Living Coaching, and host of the Queerly Beloved podcast. Wil brings such an inviting conversation about what it means to open your heart. He talks about the connection with personal power, truth, and knowing and loving yourself with compassion. If you ever feel armored up in social se…
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We're taking it all the way back to my first year of college where I met the guy who made me lose it...literally! This is a tale of a messy love triangle filled with friendship, hook up apps & an insufficient use of lotion. IG: @mackondemand Tik Tok: @mackondemand Twitter: @mackondemand Check out the book here: Swiped Out: A Guide Derived From Tale…
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Randy Woodring has an awakening to his own lack of authenticity
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My guest, Randy Woodring, shares his journey with authenticity. Becoming aware of the concept of authenticity only about 3 years ago, Randy had an awakening of how inauthentic his life had been. He made it a quest to uncover all the underlying reasons that had been standing in his way. His honesty and openness with his life-long shame is a powerful…
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Serg Shepard shares about nude modeling and becoming a porn actor
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My guest, Serg Shepard, talks about how he has always been drawn to creativity and has a love for being in front of audiences. He danced, played instruments, posed as a nude model, and eventually found his way to the porn industry. This episode is SO unique. My takeaway is how Serg helps to dispel some of the negative biases around some of the more…
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Jonathan Lee makes an inspiring come-back after a significant break-up
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My guest, Jonathan Lee, shares his story of a relationship ending a few days before his 40th birthday. He was blind-sided when his boyfriend of two years ended their relationship during sex… WTF! He claims that the relationship wasn’t nearly as significant as the break-up. While it plunged him into a dark place that lasted for 4 months, it was the …
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Roger Miller shares a unique relationship with his wife and a boyfriend
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Roger Miller has been married to his wife for 41 years and has a 40 year old queer daughter. Three years ago, he came out as a gay identifying man. He and his wife have decided to maintain their marriage and he now has a boyfriend. He refers to his status as a mixed orientation marriage. My take away is how quickly Roger took ownership of who he is…
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Wil Smith talks about his life-long struggle for self-acceptance
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Wil Smith’s dream was to be a school teacher, but he abandoned that dream because he believed that he could never do that as a gay man in the 70s. Instead, he went to medical school only to find out that he hated it. Next stop was the pharmaceutical industry with a job that afforded him the luxury of cocaine and high priced escorts, in an effort to…
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Brian Falduto's role in a movie at age 10 has massive repercussions
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My guest, Brian Falduto, shares his story of how dramatically his life changed when a movie, he had a role in, hit the silver screen at age 10. He had a great experience during the filming process, not realizing how the boys at school would react to his character. Now, 20 years later, he’s been asked to return for a reunion for the original movie c…
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Is a Hoe Phase Necessary?| Dating Advice with Matchmaker Lamont White (@thegaydatingcoach)
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We're chatting with Match maker master Lamont White and we're getting real on ALL things love including: astrology, crafting the perfect dating profile, and knowing if/when you should activate your hoe phase! Video version: https://youtu.be/4MGWyISshaw Be sure to follow Lamont on IG @thegaydatingcoach --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…
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Larry Jacobson sails around the world in 6 years to find himself
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My guest, Larry Jacobson, gave up his business, his CEO title, his life partner, and all of his material worth to realize his life-long dream of sailing all the way around the world. He discovered his dream when he was only 13 and finally made his 6 year voyage at 46. In the end, he states that is the most powerful experience that led him to his mo…
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Wil Fisher goes from popular to outcast in one day
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My guest, Wil Fisher, talks about being very well likes with lots of friends through the 7th grade. Then, in the 8th grade, two girls started a rumor that spread like wildfire, leaving Wil’s social life and popularity in the proverbial shitter. It took about 3 years for Wil to recover, but the experience left a lasting effect. Our conversation cent…
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Mark and Robbie talk about the 1981 film "Mommie Dearest" based on the book by Christina Crawford. Often consideres an iconic film of gay cinema it is an underrrated masterpiece!بقلم markddewolfe
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Paul Haynes reverse engineers becoming an authentic gay man
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My guest, Paul Haynes, has spent his life thus far, working toward a conscious authentic way of being. He recounts various aspect and experiences that have forged him into the man he is today. This journey all started with his mother dying from cancer, when he was only 7 years old. Our conversation was about reverse engineering the process of becom…
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Background Actors: Working in Film as a an Extra
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Mark talks with Dave about their experiences working as background talent (extras) on film projects in Utah back in the late 90s and early 2000s.بقلم markddewolfe
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Why You Should Never Date An Influencer
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2022 was the year I dated an actor, the son of a satanist, and an influencer. Can you guess which one was worst? IG: @mackondemand Tik Tok: @mackondemand Twitter: @mackondemand Check out the book here: Swiped Out: A Guide Derived From Tales & Fails of Dating Online As A Black Gay Male --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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Jarrod Bruce Lee's amazing story of restoring his child-like authenticity in his early 30s
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My guest, Jarrod Bruce Lee, identifies as an authentic gay man. He shares his journey from childhood to present, recounting the many experiences that carried him away from the authenticity that he came into the world with. Physical and emotional violence between his parents and living in fear. The weight of his father’s disapproval. Realizing he wa…
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The Officer’s Spouse: Challenges of Surviving Life With A Law Enforcement Officer
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Mark talks with Emily, the wife of retired Officer Dirk about both the challenges and rewards of dealing with a spouse in the field of law enforcement.بقلم markddewolfe
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In this episode Mark talks with Officer Johnny about things that happened inside the prison of a supernatural nature. Was the Draper prison haunted?بقلم markddewolfe
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Craig Cullinane tackles body shame head-on
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Craig Cullinane speaks of how much body shame he experienced as a result of religious and family messages that he received growing up. His body shame was so great that he couldn’t even take his shirt off at the local pool. This translated into sexual shame that was debilitating anytime he engaged erotically. His journey and his wisdom learned will …
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Mark and Robbie talk about the 1981 slasher My Bloody Valentine vs. the 2009 reboot My Bloody Valentine 3-D.بقلم markddewolfe
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Behind The Mask: A Conversation with Mark DeWolfe
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Mark DeWolfe aka The Gay Florida Man is interviewed by guest host Alex about his life, his career in corrections, the obsession with horror, and his experiences with film and acting.بقلم markddewolfe
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David Bellamy finally lets go of "It's none of your business"
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My guest, David Bellamy, came out at an earlier time in life. But, for most of his life, he lived with the motto that “It’s none of anyone’s business.” As a result, he didn’t let most people know who he really was. He states that it was mostly a fear of rejection. Now, in his 60s, he has realized that the motto that he so strictly lived by, did not…
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Mark talks with Angelito about the ever growing popularity of drag. Drag has been a staple for decades in pop culture, but in 2009 the competition reality show Rupaul's Drag Race premiered, making drag a much more popular art form. Previously known as the highlighted entertainment of gay bars, drag has become mainstream with similar shows to RuPaul…
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Recruitment and Retention: The Struggle for Law Enforcement
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Mark talks with Officer Wes about the national crisis in the field of law enforcement regarding recruitment and retention.بقلم markddewolfe
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Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff world turns upside down when his mother tragically dies
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Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff had his career on track, a nice place to live, and all the trappings of a good life. Then, at 27, his mother tragically died in an auto accident, up ending every aspect of his life. The loss caused him to question everything about his existence and big changes came about. The loss of his mother altered him forever. His sto…
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Cisco Perez: From Corrections Officer to Butler +
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Mark talks with Cisco Perez about working as a corrections officer for the state of Florida, his time entertaining in a male revue and his newest venture, Butler +!بقلم markddewolfe
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David Robertson shares his journey of physical, mental, sexual, and spiritual abuse
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David’s story starts with his account of being abused inside and outside the home with every form of abuse possible. By the time he was 19, he had attempted suicide twice and failed, which further added to his feelings inadequacy. He found himself in a psych ward, where he felt safe for the very first time in his life. David’s journey is filled wit…
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The Insanity of Gay Dating: Part Three
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Mark and Barbie warp up their third episode talking about the roller coaster ride of dating in the gay community.بقلم markddewolfe
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Utah State Prison : External Security
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Mark talks with Officer Dirk about the role of external security at the Utah State Prison. Perimeter fences, towers, transports, an hospital duty are just a few of the responsibilities of officers assigned to external security.بقلم markddewolfe
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Douglas Henry Lewis Jr lives a life, fully expressed
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My guest, Douglas Henry Lewis Jr grew up in the south with many religious messages that told him he could never be successful, happy, or accepted as a gay man. He never allowed himself to subscribe to those hateful messages. In stead, he moved to NYC and created a life where he is fully and unapologetically self-expressed. For a young man of only 2…
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Interview with Danny Robertshaw from ”Danny and Ron’s Rescue”
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Mark talks with Danny Robertshaw about the dog rescue that he and Ron Danta created, Danny and Ron's Rescue. The incredible story of the rescue was told in the 2018 documentary "Life in the Doghouse" and in thier 2022 book "Forever Home".بقلم markddewolfe
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Maureen Michele, author of Reclaiming Life : A Guide For Parents of Chronically Ill Children
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Mark talks with long time friend Dr. Maureen Michele about her new book Reclaining Life: A Guide for Parents of Chronically Ill Children.بقلم markddewolfe
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Hank Estrada learned to separate sexual abuse from sexual relations
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Hank Estrada tells a story of an uncle who sexually abused him from age 5 to 16. His struggle with multiple therapists before he found one that was truly qualified to help him. His journey to be able to completely and effectively separate his sexual abuse from his sexual attraction for men. This man has freed himself from the shackles of shame and …
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Interview with Ron Sloan from Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
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Mark talks with actor Ron Sloan about his career and his role as Junior in Friday the 13th V : A New Beginning.بقلم markddewolfe
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For years, science fiction and comic based conventions have expoloded in popularity, but it is only since the early 2000s that horror themed conventions have revealed an often overlooked audience!بقلم markddewolfe
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Grady Throneberry gets thrown into fire to rise from the ashes
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My guest, Grady Throneberry, the first openly gay police chief in Kentucky and a former bi-vocational pastor, gets thrown into the fire, when a spurned boyfriend outs him to his church and the city major. All hell broke loose and Grady went through the most painful and dark period of his life at 64. With sheer courage and determination, he came bac…
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Independent Film: Making The China Buffet
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Mark and Lance talk about true independent film and what it took to create the full length feature "The China Buffet".بقلم markddewolfe
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The International Gay Rodeo Association
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Mark talks with Robbie about the documentary Queens and Cowboys: A Straight Year on the Gay Rodeo and Robbie's involvement in The International Gay Rodeo Association.بقلم markddewolfe
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Pete Simmonds spends two decades reclaiming his childhood creativity
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My guest, Pete Simmonds, was an incredibly creative child that had the creativity squashed out of him by a school councilor. He spend many years doing what others wanted him to do, but ultimately found that to be detrimental to his spirit. For the last twenty years, Pete has leaned into rediscovering and reclaiming that part of his being. Now, crea…
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The Insanity of Gay Dating: Part Two
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Mark and Barbie continue with their experiences of dating in the gay community. From Grindr, to co-workers, to cheaters, to ugly break-ups every listener will have a story that they will be able to relate to on this episode.بقلم markddewolfe
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The Insanity of Gay Dating: Part One
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Mark and Barbie talk about their experiences in navigating dates from both the gay male and female perspective.بقلم markddewolfe
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Hello Fans, Followers, and Supporters. I Have News About the 2023 Season of The Authentic Gay Man Podcast. First, I wish to thank you for your continued support of The Authentic Gay Man Podcast. This podcast is only possible because of your support. No amount of guests or episodes are worth anything, if there aren’t people like you, listening and s…
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Mark and Robbie review the 2003 slasher film "Wrong Turn". Although it was mildly received in the box office the film is considered a cult classic spawning five sequels and a 2021 reboot.بقلم markddewolfe
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