Ep 18: Kyle Ridley - Toxic masculinity, eating disorders and queer culture.

Today we're joined by Kyle Ridley, who's the host of the Tangle a Pop Culture podcast where conversations with comedians, actors, and creators go way beyond the quick soundbite. Before launching the show, Kyle spent years working in morning television booking celebrity guests, so he knows how to ask the questions that turn a short interview into a real conversation. On the tangle, he brings that insider perspective to honest, funny, and sometimes unexpectedly deep discussions about entertainment, culture, and the messy stories that connect us all.Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart. Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.com We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes.0:00 - Intro & Welcome Kyle Ridley0:32 - Kyle's Background in Morning TV & Starting The Tangle Podcast2:18 - Heated Rivalry Discussion & Queer Joy in Media3:41 - Queer Representation in the 90s vs Now4:42 - Heart Stopper & Positive LGBTQ Storytelling5:03 - Conversations Beyond Soundbites: What Kyle Wants from Interviews5:50 - Finding Your Tribe & Building Queer Community7:22 - Meeting 200 People: Kyle's Community Building Journey7:36 - Coming Out in the Late 90s & Early Internet Era8:34 - Young Queer People & Online Community Today9:13 - Heartstopper & High School Representation9:48 - Growing Up in the DC Area10:04 - Dream Podcast Guests: Alanis Morissette, Nikki Glaser, Hoda Kotb & More11:08 - Alanis Morissette, Lilith Fair & 90s Female Singer-Songwriters11:36 - Most Chaotic Interview Moments13:00 - Being Queer in Broadcast Media14:01 - Eating Disorders, Toxic 90s Diet Culture & Recovery15:17 - Men & Eating Disorders: Breaking the Silence16:15 - GLP-1 Drugs, Body Positivity Backlash & Celebrity Thinness17:22 - Body Image as a Tall Woman in the Early 2000s18:32 - Current Pop Culture Obsessions & Kyle's Movie/TV List19:44 - Award Season Picks: Heated Rivalry, Hamnet & More21:40 - Love Story (JFK Jr.), Song Song Blue & More Recommendations23:17 - Book Recommendations: Atmosphere, All Fours & Memoirs25:38 - Queer Quickies: First Celebrity Crush26:11 - First Queer Bar Experience27:09 - Favorite Queer Stereotype27:57 - Kyle's Queer Superpower: The Connector29:00 - What Makes Kyle Go From Zero to Unhinged30:41 - Inviting Strangers & Being Welcoming31:12 - Best Queer Movie or Show of All Time33:00 - Essential Queer Viewing List for a Late-in-Life Partner35:02 - The Welcoming Queer Community35:22 - Outro

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