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Gay Men Going Deeper

One of the best gay podcasts on personal development, mental health, sexuality, and dating — from an unapologetically gay perspective. Co-hosted by Michael DiIorio and Matt Landsiedel. New episodes weekly.

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Gay Men Going Deeper podcast cover art — The Daddy Issue: Our Relationships With Our Dads

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June 11, 2026 · Episode 290

The Daddy Issue: Our Relationships With Our Dads

For many gay men, our relationship with our dad is one of the most defining- and least talked about. In this episode, we explore the nuances of our relationships with our fathers through three core questions: How did…

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Gay Men Going Deeper podcast episode artwork — “I Don’t Need Anyone”: Why Gay Men Struggle to Let Someone In

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Ep. 289/May 28, 2026

“I Don’t Need Anyone”: Why Gay Men Struggle to Let Someone In

A lot of gay men take pride in being independent, self-sufficient and in control. But is there a shadow side? When the time comes to let someone in, ask for support, or even rely on others—it feels uncomfortable, expo…

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Gay Men Going Deeper podcast episode artwork — Gay–Straight Bromance: Why We’re Drawn to Each Other

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Ep. 288/May 14, 2026

Gay–Straight Bromance: Why We’re Drawn to Each Other

There’s something unique about friendships between gay and straight men. They often feel easy, natural, and unexpectedly intimate. In this episode, we explore the unique reasons why gay and straight men are drawn towa…

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Ep. 288/May 14, 2026

Gay–Straight Bromance: Why We’re Drawn to Each Other

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Gay Men Going Deeper podcast episode artwork — How To Deal With Haters (Without Getting Defensive)

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Ep. 287/Apr 30, 2026

How To Deal With Haters (Without Getting Defensive)

We’ve all dealt with them. And maybe we’ve probably been one too… In this episode, we unpack what’s really going on beneath hate. Not just online trolls or obvious critics, but the subtle ways judgment, resentment, an…

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Gay Men Going Deeper podcast episode artwork — Busy, Stimulated, and Disconnected: Gay Men & Escapism

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Ep. 286/Apr 16, 2026

Busy, Stimulated, and Disconnected: Gay Men & Escapism

What if the things you turn to for fun, pleasure, and productivity are also the ways you avoid your life? In this episode, we explore escapism through a grounded, real-world lens. Not necessarily as a clinical issue,…

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Gay Men Going Deeper podcast episode artwork — Let’s Play! When Did Life Stop Being Fun?

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Ep. 285/Apr 2, 2026

Let’s Play! When Did Life Stop Being Fun?

At what point did life stop being fun? As kids, play came naturally. We were curious, spontaneous, and fully present. But for many adults, especially gay men who grew up navigating shame and self-consciousness, play s…

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Gay Men Going Deeper podcast episode artwork — Masc for Masc: Preference or Internalized Homophobia?

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Ep. 284/Mar 26, 2026

Masc for Masc: Preference or Internalized Homophobia?

When a gay man says he’s attracted to masculine men, is that simply preference… or could internalized homophobia be part of the story? In this episode, we unpack one of the most volatile conversations in the gay commu…

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Gay Men Going Deeper podcast episode artwork — Flakey Gays: Why is Follow-Through So Hard?

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Ep. 283/Mar 19, 2026

Flakey Gays: Why is Follow-Through So Hard?

The guy who constantly cancels plans, keeps things vague, or disappears when something better comes along — that’s flakiness: a pattern of not following through. In a culture of endless options and shifting feelings,…

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Gay Men Going Deeper podcast episode artwork — Is Being Gay Your Entire Identity? (The Hidden Cost of Over-Identification)

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Ep. 282/Mar 12, 2026

Is Being Gay Your Entire Identity? (The Hidden Cost of Over-Identification)

What does it actually mean to identify as gay? For many of us, claiming the word “gay” was liberating. It gave us language, belonging, community, and pride. It helped us make sense of our experiences and find people w…

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