Gays Reading | A Book Podcast for Everyone

Jan 28 2025 100 ep. 48 mins 9

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Host Jason Blitman is joined by authors, Guest Gay Readers, and other special guests in weekly conversations. Gays Reading celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally authors and storytellers featuring spoiler-free conversations for everyone. If you're not a gay reader, we hope you're a happy one.

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Daniel Black (Isaac's Song) feat. R.K. Russell, Guest Gay Reader

Jan 28 2025 64 mins

Host Jason Blitman talks to author Daniel Black (Isaac's Song) about father-son relationships, masculinity, vulnerability, and Black's Rate My Professor reviews. Jason then welcomes this week's Guest Gay Reader, former NFL player R.K. Russell (The Yards Between Us) and they talk about books and representation in sports and literature. Daniel Black is an author and professor of Afri

Lotte Jeffs (This Love) Live at Warwick's

Jan 24 2025 42 mins

Host Jason Blitman talks to Lotte Jeffs about their new book This Love exploring themes of queer identities, chosen families, and the nuances of relationships. This episode was recorded live at Warwick's in San Diego. Buy a signed copy of This Love at Warwick's HERE!Lotte Jeffs (she/they) is an award-winning writer and the author of the acclaimed non-fiction books How To Be a Gentl

Nnedi Okorafor (Death of the Author) feat. Holly Stars, Guest Gay Reader

Jan 21 2025 68 mins

Host Jason Blitman talks to acclaimed author Nnedi Okorafor (Death of the Author) about her inspiration for the book, the personal tragedy that shaped its narrative, and her thoughts on the intersection of human artistry and AI. Then Jason talks to Guest Gay Reader, UK drag queen Holly Stars, who shares her recommendations for light-hearted reading and gives us a sneak peek into he

The Power of Books in a Time of Crisis feat. Logan Lockner

Jan 18 2025 29 mins

In this special bonus episode of Gays Reading, host Jason Blitman talks with Logan Lockner about an article from New York Magazine, in which Lockner talks about the books he chose to save during his evacuation from the LA fires, and the invaluable role books play in our lives as sources of comfort and connection.Additional resources to support:Support Library Foundation of Los Ange

Kate Fagan (The Three Lives of Cate Kay) feat. Kathryn Budig, Guest Gay Reader

Jan 14 2025 69 mins

Host Jason Blitman talks to author Kate Fagan (The Three Lives of Cate Kay) about the intricacies of her novel, touching on themes of identity, ambition, the complexity of human relationships, and the many lives we live. Jason is then joined by guest gay reader Kathryn Budig who shares her current reads and insights from her own literary journey, including details about her imprint

Most-Anticipated 2025 Books with Book Riot Podcast feat. Brad Summerville, Guest Gay Reader

Jan 07 2025 69 mins

Host Jason Blitman kicks off Gays Reading season four with special guests from the Book Riot Podcast, Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky. They join forces to discuss their most anticipated books of 2025, covering a wide range of genres and highlighting some exciting upcoming releases. Later, Jason chats with Brad Summerville, aka @bradboughtabook on Bookstagram, about his top queer b

Ann Patchett (Bel Canto) and Jason's 2024 Most Memorable Books

Dec 17 2024 66 mins

In the season finale of Gays Reading, host Jason Blitman sits down with Ann Patchett to discuss the annotated edition of her acclaimed novel Bel Canto. They explore the power of memory, the key to learning and appreciating opera, and much more. Ann shares stories about meeting Jim Parsons at Our Town on Broadway, attending the only baseball game of her life, and what she would say

BONUS: What's the TEA? feat. Hannah Silva and Tom Pyun

Dec 15 2024 31 mins

In this bonus episode of What's the TEA? host Jason Blitman talks to Hannah Silva about the exploration of queer single parenting and AI in her book, My Child, The Algorithm as well as Tom Pyun about his debut novel, Something Close to Nothing. What's the TEA? gets the inside scoop on new books–authors are tasked with describing their books with 3 words using the letters T, E, an

What's the TEA? feat. Daniel Aleman (I Might Be in Trouble)

Dec 12 2024 16 mins

In this new series What’s the TEA? host Jason Blitman gets the inside scoop on new books–authors are tasked with describing their books with 3 words using the letters T, E, and A. This episode features Daniel Aleman talking to Jason about his new book, I Might Be in Trouble.Daniel Aleman is the award-winning author of Indivisible and Brighter Than the Sun. Born and raised in Me

Weike Wang (Rental House) feat. Joseph Lezza, Guest Gay Reader

Dec 10 2024 55 mins

Host Jason Blitman talks to author Weike Wang (Rental House) about her dream vacation, the commonality of in-laws, and their mutual love of House Hunters. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader, Joseph Lezza, who talks about what he's reading and shares insights about how he navigates grief during the holiday season. The Trouble with Friends Weike Wang is a graduate of Harvard Un