Chosen Family

Nov 20 2024 110 ep. 50 mins 597
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CHOSEN FAMILY is a weekly podcast with 3 queer internet stars on the rise: Alayna Joy, Ashley Gavin, and Mak Ingemi. With their unique perspectives they mimic a typical heteronormative family. Each week they bring a topic to the "dinner table", give each other advice and answer listener questions about queer life, dating, sex, etc.

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Traumatic Pet Stories

Nov 20 2024 55 mins  
Mak, Alayna, and Ashley tell traumatic stories about their former pets. This week’s question: Could you date someone with the same name as your sibling or parent? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgav

Thank You, Daddy

Nov 13 2024 51 mins  
A revealing voice memo of Mak’s is unearthed. Alayna and Ashley share gay baby pictures. The fam discuss the dangers of burnout, revisit the lesbian commune plan, and try to answer a difficult question: What does romantic love feel like? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://ww

Mak Enters The Void Room

Nov 06 2024 53 mins  
Mak, Alayna, and Ashley get vulnerable. Ashley vents about her PTSD, Mak tries to identify her emotions, and Alayna reveals an upcoming event that is making her nervous. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @as

How Alayna Realized She Was Gay

Oct 29 2024 57 mins  
Mak and Alayna roast Ashley’s new fall outfits. Alayna explains the thought process that led her to realize she was gay. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavsc

Starting A Lesbian Commune

Oct 23 2024 54 mins  
Ashley, Alayna, and Mak plan their ultimate lesbian commune. Alayna tries not to traumatize her in-laws that are in the next room. Mak unlocks a new level of healing through sports. TW: Discussions of suicide 34:52-39:37 FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channe

Forcing Alayna To Feel Her Feelings

Oct 16 2024 52 mins  
Discussing 9/11 conspiracy theories, Alayna’s mental state along with her strange dream about Ashley, and how to mentally prepare for big moments. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https:

The One Where We All Cry

Oct 09 2024 53 mins  
Alayna launches her podcast, Mak joins a flag football league, and Ashley confesses her love for Taylor Swift. This week’s question: What songs make you cry? Watch Alayna's new podcast Sleeping Around: https://pod.link/1766365018 FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.yout

Mak Goes To Therapy

Oct 02 2024 61 mins  
We delve into Mak’s inner psyche after she asks Alayna an important question: How do you know you have a good therapist? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavs

Ashley Is Quitting Comedy

Sep 25 2024 57 mins  
Ashley reveals a surprising career pivot. Mak discusses a controversial film that disturbed her, prompting a discussion of queer media at large. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://w

Chappell Roan Is A Lesbian

Sep 18 2024 56 mins  
Unpacking Chappell Roan’s meteoric rise to fame and resulting boundary-setting. Also: Aubrey Plaza on a golf cart and Addison Rae’s new music video. This week’s question is from a listener who feels unattractive in their relationship. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://w