EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 1H
Sorry, Just Seeing This: Why Gay Men Ghost on Grindr EP 788
from Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST · host Stephen V.Rodriguez
In this episode: More hilariously vague Grindr phrases translated Why “not on here much” rarely means what it says The difference between losing interest and genuinely ghosting someone Why men initiate conversations they have no intention of continuing Whether apps provide validation even when no hookup happens The endless cycle of taps, photos, attention and disappearing Why possibility can feel more exciting than actually meeting App fatigue and the exhaustion of repetitive conversations When silence becomes disrespectful Whether brutal honesty is really better than no response Maybe sex isn’t what prevents gay men from forming meaningful connections. Maybe the real obstacle is how easily we’ve learned to treat one another as temporary squares on a screen. And remember: “Hey stranger” is not an apology. Hot Topic: Remembering Dolly and a Texas Federal judge blocks anti-drag ban while citing Dolly... Hot Topic: Tim Curry also dies the same day as Dolly who played the film version of Frank-N-Furter of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show". Hot Topic: Gay Georgia elects first Black, Gay Congressman Everton Blair Hot Topic: Good news for those living with HIV - a potential new weekly pill would replace daily pill... Advice: Do you try to not get emotionally attached to people... Thirst Trap: Which adult performer took the hottest shot of the week and why? Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve 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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EP 788 Show Notes “Not on here much.” “Maybe later.” “I’ll let you know.” “Sorry, just seeing this.” Steve and Kodi return for another round of “Translate That Grindr Bio,” decoding the vague phrases, mixed signals and disappearing acts gay men encounter on hookup and dating apps. Inspired by a viral discussion about Grindr ghosting habits, they ask why so many of us open the app, initiate conversations, exchange photos, make tentative plans—and then suddenly vanish. Are we actually looking to meet someone, or do we sometimes just want attention, validation and the reassurance that somebody still finds us desirable? Has Grindr become less of a hookup app and more like another social platform we compulsively check when we’re bored, lonely or curious? Host Steve V and Co-host Kodi Maurice Doggette also debate what genuinely counts as ghosting. Is ignoring an unsolicited “hey” the same as disappearing after making plans? Does someone owe you an explanation after a few messages? And why do the people who complain most loudly about being ghosted often participate in the same behavior?
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