EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 43 MIN
Puerto Vallarta, Paradise & Reality — Queer Travel, Community, and Resilience EP 738
from Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST · host Stephen V.Rodriguez
Its vibrant LGBTQ+ culture, particularly in the Zona Romántica, has made Puerto Vallarta one of the most beloved queer travel destinations in the world. For many travelers, it’s not just vacation — it’s community, identity, chosen family, Pride celebrations, and belonging. Messages from friends and family about the fear that was instilled in PV and what's next... “What’s one moment where you felt truly seen or safe in Puerto Vallarta?” “For our listeners who travel there regularly — what draws you back again and again? How social media can actually be useful to keep up with friends in PV The hosts share how they hope the city will rebound and not instill fear in future travel plans Hot Topic: TN House passes bill that wouldn't recognize gay marriage... Hot Topic: Corey DeAngelis, former adult performer, is now part of a conservative think tank... Hot Topic: Tim Gunn on being celibate for 43 years.... Hot Topic: European Parliament passes resolutions that recognizes Trans Women! Hot Topic: who's gay, Bi and Straight from 'Heated Rivalry'? Advice: Do you thank your hookup when he's leaving whether is was good or bad? Advice: Is Sniffies more hardcore than Grindr? We discuss and why we gravitate to one or the other... Visit: Steve V's new app - Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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On a new TAGSPODCAST aka Talk About Gay Sex podcast Host Steve V and Co-host Kodi Maurice Doggette are holding down the fort in a snowstorm and reflecting on the recent incidents in Puerto Vallarta and Mexico at large. With the recent violence in Puerto Vallarta — including fires, roadblocks, and unrest after the killing of a cartel leader — shook a city beloved by LGBTQ+ travelers and residents. We're talking about travel safety, what these events mean for the queer community who have made PV a home away from home, and how we balance acknowledgment of real risk with love and respect for spaces that have shaped so many of us.
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