Kissing into the New Year: The Viral Love Story of Ricky and DJ

In this lively episode, host Jon welcomes Ricky Locci & DJ Petrosino, the viral couple who made headlines with their New Year's kiss in Times Square. The conversation dives into their unexpected rise to fame, the significance of their kiss in the context of LGBTQ representation, and their personal journeys in health and the arts. Ricky shares his experiences as a physical therapist and founder of Fitting in Fitness, emphasizing the importance of mental health and body positivity within the LGBTQ community. DJ reflects on his career as a performer and his transition into interior design, highlighting the creative connections that have shaped his life. Together, they discuss the challenges and triumphs of being openly queer in their respective fields, and how their relationship has flourished amidst their individual journeys.YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutLoudAndLaughing?sub_confirmation=1Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Ricky and DJ01:11 The Viral New Year's Kiss08:27 Ricky's Journey in Health and Fitness15:08 DJ's Artistic Path and Transition20:18 How Ricky and DJ Met24:41 Fun Rapid-Fire Questions—--Visit us at www.OutLoudAndLaughing.comListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7obVHRF8knOr0WUMOZLJnMWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvTk63DP29cMR3QjT_xkkHygIX2MZi1c9LGBTQ, New Year's kiss, Ricky Locci, DJ Petrosino, body positivity, mental health, queer representation, physical therapy, interior design, viral couple