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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 25 MIN

Keep The Straights Out of Hillcrest?

from Shameless Pillowtalk · host Larry Cooper

This week on Shameless Pillowtalk, Larry talks about belonging — in community, in love, and in yourself. He breaks down the ongoing debate around “keeping the straights out of Hillcrest,” shares his personal experience with queer spaces, and gets honest about why safety has to start within our own community.In Mailbag Mayhem, a listener writes in about loving a partner who won’t come out, sparking a real conversation about secrets, self-worth, and choosing daylight love over being hidden.Plus: Pillowtalk Press, laughs, and a sharp Good Choice of the Week.If you’ve ever felt pushed out of a space or hidden in a relationship — this one’s for you. Stay shameless.

This week on Shameless Pillowtalk, Larry talks about belonging — in community, in love, and in yourself. He breaks down the ongoing debate around “keeping the straights out of Hillcrest,” shares his personal experience with queer spaces, and gets honest about why safety has to start within our own community.In Mailbag Mayhem, a listener writes in about loving a partner who won’t come out, sparking a real conversation about secrets, self-worth, and choosing daylight love over being hidden.Plus: Pillowtalk Press, laughs, and a sharp Good Choice of the Week.If you’ve ever felt pushed out of a space or hidden in a relationship — this one’s for you. Stay shameless.

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