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Rainbow Room
by Andrew Stier
Our podcast on writing, representation, and gay stuff!
Episodes
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G.B.F. with writer George Northy and director Darren Stein
We have the writer and the director of G.B.F. on the podcast as we discuss GBF for the first time! This was such an honor and I'm so glad they decided to join me on this show.
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Harry Potter W/ Nicholas Kusnir
Does Dumbledore count as gay representation? Could the story BENEFIT from Dumbledore being cannonized as gay? Can we separate the art from the artist when reading JK Rowling's books? Listen and find out! With Andrew Stier and Nicholas Kusner.
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Degrassi W/ Connor Doherty
Connor Doherty comes on the pod to discuss Degrassi. This show is wiiiild. It goes there. It also goes gay! Also Drake is in this show?? He plays an ally!
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Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution with Roger Q. Mason
We review Netflix's documentary Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution by Roger Q. Mason!
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Hacks w/ Guest Matt Schneider
We review Hacks! Find Rainbow Room wherever you get your podcasts. Featuring guest Matt Schneider, last seen on For The Love of DILFs on outTV.
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Baby Reindeer w/ Guest Juno Men
We discuss Baby Reindeer with guest Juno Men.
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The Sky Blues w/ Guest Robbie Couch
The Sky Blues with author Robbie Couch! The Sky Blues is being made into a movie!
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Red White and Royal Blue Movie w/ Ramiro Leal
We review the movie Red White an Royal Blue with Ramiro Leal, who auditioned for Alex.
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Swiping America with guest Justin Speller
Justin Speller was on Swiping America and we got to have his first interview on the experience! We talk about how he got picked for the show, what it was like dating Kris on TV, whether him and Kris are still together, and how Justin grew from the experience. Check it out now! Twitter: Rainbow…
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The Other Two with guest Dylan Guerra
Dylan Guerra was a writer for season 3 of The Other Two and we have him on to discuss the show! We talk about how he got the position, his experience working on the show, and then go back with him to take a look at Season 1 Episode 1 and how it inspired him as he pursued the position.Twitter:...
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The Queer Ultimatum with guests EJ and Ru
We discuss the Queer Ultimatum! Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast (@rainbow_room_) / Twitter Instagram: Rainbow Room (@rainbowroompodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Website: https://linktr.ee/rainbowroompodcast Music: Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeodLink:...
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Lil Nas X with guest Austin Crute
We discuss Lil Nas X with guest Austin Crute. Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast (@rainbow_room_) / Twitter Instagram: Rainbow Room (@rainbowroompodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Website: https://linktr.ee/rainbowroompodcast Music: Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeodLink:...
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Cut's The Button with Jared Waters
We interview Jared Waters to discuss the first gay episode of The Button on the YouTube Channel, Cut. Guess who else is in the episode? Your co-host himself, Andrew Stier! In this episode we do a reaction recording of ourselves watching ourselves on The Button. Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast...
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One Year Anniversary!!
This one is for the girlies, for the fans, for us and everyone who's supported us- we are celebrating one year of being a podcast! Join us on this season finale where we take a look back at all the cool things that have come from this podcast and all the fun ways we've connected with fans…
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Fire Island with guest Chris Gao
We review Fire Island with guest Chris Gao! We talk about homo honies, aerial acrobatics, LA life vs. Seattle life, cutting calories, the expenses of circuit parties, meeting Bowen Yang and Joel Kim Booster, seeing Conrad Ricamora and James Scully live in person, and more! Fire Island Plot…
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Matteo Lane Standup with guest Drew Valentino
We sit down with comedian and p*rn star Drew Valentino, winner of 2023 GayVN Best + Favorite Newcomer, to discuss Matteo Lane's standup on Netflix's The Comedy Lineup. Three gay standup comedians talking about gay and stand-up and comedy! We also discuss The Last of Us lesbian DLC, Mario Kart,...
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The Inspection with Guest Jared Keirn
Jared talks about his experiences in the Navy during don't ask don't tell, and we review the movie The Inspection, about a young gay man in the marines during don't ask don't tell.
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Paris is Burning with Guest Eric Allen
We discuss Paris is Burning, a documentary about queer Black and Latino ballroom culture in the 1980s, with guest Eric Allen. We also discuss Todrick Hall, White Lotus, Hinge, calling in sick, gay slang, Anetra, vogue, and Legally Blonde.
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M3GAN :: William Lee
We talk about M3GAN and why the gays love it. Gemma is a toymaker who is in hot water after spending unauthorized funds developing a robot toy. Gemma’s sister dies in a tragic car accident, and she is assigned as her niece Cady’s new caretaker. Gemma struggles to be a good guardian while trying…
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Uncoupled :: Matthew Lynn
We have Matthew Lynn on to discuss Uncoupled! Our 18th episode! As a child, Matthew Lynn would talk into his tape recorder and tell the stories of space battles and magic castles. For his entire life, Matt’s focus has been on creating worlds that inspire the imagination. Through film he learned...
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This Is Why They Hate Us :: Aaron Aceves
We have on returning guest Aaron Aceves to discuss This Is Why They Hate Us! Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast (@rainbow_room_) / Twitter Instagram: Rainbow Room (@rainbowroompodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Website: https://linktr.ee/rainbowroompodcast Music: Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Rocky Horror Picture Show :: Cole Prots - Halloween Episode!
Our special Halloween Episode: Rocky Horror Picture Show! This episode features TikTok famous astrology expert Cole Prats! We discuss Taylor Swift release parties (again, lol), Toxic by Britney Spears, yearning, goldstar/platinum star gays, Erik's big 3, the context of this queer sexual movie...
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Bros :: Carlos Simental - Invite Your Straight Friends!
Season 2 Ep 1 of Rainbow Room: Bros! Featuring Carlos Simental. We discuss Southern Decadence, wearing dresses, representation for both queer people and people of color, why we liked Bros and how it failed to meet box office expectations, which queer characters we’d date in real life, Trixie and...
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Season Finale: Ryan O'Connell (Part 2)
Thank you for following along with us for an incredible season 1, and welcome to our season finale with Ryan O'Connell! We discuss both of Ryan's amazing works that came out in June hashtag pride: Queer as Folk Reboot and Just By Looking at Him! Ryan is an actor, writer, and advocate known for…
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Season Finale: Ryan O'Connell (Part 1)
SEASON FINALE ALERT!!! We’re rounding out our gorgeous first season with the Hottest and Smartest Writer in Hollywood, Ryan O’Connell! Topics include Ryan’s new book "Just by Looking at Him", being Gay and Disabled in a Hollywood Writer’s Room, coming out as a Hot Actor, the Queer as Folk Reboot,...
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Everything Everywhere All at Once - Colin Rourke and Diana Chen (Part 2)
In Part 2, we watch Everything Everywhere All at Once with guests Colin Rourke and Diana Chen and discuss its quality of writing, the significance of this queer representation, and how the story compares to our own experiences as gay people. Spoiler alert: we loved it!! We talk about Jenny Slate,...
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Everything Everywhere All at Once - Colin Rourke and Diana Chen (Part 1)
This episode we welcome our comedy hero, Colin Rourke, and Andrew's fellow queer engineering friend from UT, Diana Chen, into the Rainbow Room to discuss Everything Everywhere All at Once! In part 1 we discuss Second City, First Kill, New York vs. LA, making house repairs, Stonewall, Chinglish…
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Rent :: Dylan Adler Part 2 - Shoulders Standing on the Giants of Shoulders
We discuss Rent with Dylan Adler! We discuss the emotions the beautiful songs evoke, the influence this show had on Lin Manuel Miranda, how this musical broke the dominant mold, and much more! Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast (@rainbow_room_) / Twitter Instagram: Rainbow Room (@rainbowroompodcast) •...
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Rent :: Dylan Adler Part 1 - Shoulders Standing on the Giants of Shoulders
Episode 12: Rent with Dylan Adler! In part 1, we discuss Dylan’s experience working on Stapleview, making content with your roommates, dating as a comedian, Memorial Day weekend in Austin, Dylan's infamous backflip moment, the impact AIDS had on the gay community in the past, and, of course, the...
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Heartstopper :: Adrian Prado, Caeriel Crestin, Shannen Soffar, and Ricci Armani
So much buzz around Heartstopper, the most bingable gay show we've seen to date! This is our CHAOTIC episode with six people on one podcast! We talk about what makes Heartstopper stand out: the animations, the set design, the ACTING! How refreshing it is to find a gay story with a happy ending…
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Rabbit: An Interview with Kyle Prue (Part 1)
We are so thankful that Kyle Prue agreed to be on our podcast! We talk with him about the making of his web series, Rabbit, which features the first asexual protagonist we have ever seen. Kyle discusses learning about the "cult" that was dedicated to him, how he pitched this project, the…
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Rabbit: An Interview with Kyle Prue (Part 2)
An interview with Kyle Prue part 2! Having just watched Rabbit episode 3, we discuss the easter eggs Kyle says no one has picked up on, the major themes of Rabbit, the importance of representation in the writer's room, and the only time Kyle broke character during the entire filming of Rabbit....
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Luca - Was That Gay to You? ft. Frank Rivera
You voted for it and we did it! We discuss Luca, how and if it counts as gay media, queer baiting, Harry Styles, labels, platonic male friendship, Disney's recent history with gay rights, and how, yet again, a movie made us cry. Featuring the lovely Frank Rivera who we know from college improv!...
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How To Be a Content Creator - Lab Shenanigans with Darrion Nguyen - Be Delusional
Darrion Nguyen of Lab Shenanigans is a Houston-based science content creator. Upon receiving his Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biochemistry and Theatre, respectively, at the University of Texas at Austin, Darrion has grown to become a prominent science communicator and educator. His background...
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Being Gay in Stand-up Comedy, an Interview with Ricci Armani (+CMBYN Part 1)
Ricci is a gay stand-up comedian who has been taking the Seattle stand-up scene by storm. We ask Ricci about elements that have led to his success, what the stand-up scene is like in different cities, and Ricci gives advice to anyone trying to make it in the stand-up comedy scene as a gay man. We...
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Call Me By Your Name :: Ricci Armani (Part 2)
We discuss Call Me By Your Name, age gap relationships in the gay community, the infamous peach scene, 80s style, how a movie's theme and the character's actions should relate to the outcome, and how the book contrasts with the movie. Featuring Ricci Armani, Seattle's trending gay stand-up...
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Red White and Royal Blue :: Aaron Aceves (Part 2)
We summarize and review Red White and Royal Blue, and oh my goodness we loved it! Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast (@rainbow_room_) / Twitter Instagram: Rainbow Room (@rainbowroompodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Website: https://linktr.ee/rainbowroompodcast Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Interview with Aaron Aceves + Red White and Royal Blue (Part 1)
We chat with debut author Aaron Aceves about tea dates, getting blurbs, emailing your heroes, painting your nails, the recent onslaught of anti-LGBT laws, and Aaron's upcoming book, This is Why They Hate Us! We then start to discuss Red White and Royal Blue. Aaron H. Aceves (he/him) is a…
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But I'm a Cheerleader :: Jill Young
With special guest Jill Young! Writer and creator of the queer coming of age movie Dear Leo which premiered at Inside Out's LGBTQ Film Festival in Toronto. We discuss the LA roller skating scene, equinox gym, the gayest play you've ever seen, supportive parents, painting your nails, problematic...
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Looking: Hidden Gem w/ Eric Allen (Part 2)
Episode contains sexual themes and discretion is advised. We discuss HBO's Looking, aging, compensating for gayness, what makes a good pilot, and give our opinion on this piece. Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast (@rainbow_room_) / Twitter Instagram: Rainbow Room (@rainbowroompodcast) • Instagram…
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Looking: Hidden Gem w/ Eric Allen (Part 1)
***Listener discretion is advised for this episode*** We discuss Looking, the timeline of some notable gay media, Dua Lipa concerts, gay cliques, broadway shows, las culturistas, and our celebrity crushes. We have special guest Eric Allen from UT Hook Em! Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast...
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Q-Force: No Notes
This episode we talk about Netflix's Q-Force, and there is a lot to talk about! We discuss heels, gay beaches, pinkwashing, and the incredible writer's room behind this amazing show. Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast (@rainbow_room_) / Twitter Instagram: Rainbow Room (@rainbowroompodcast) • Instagram...
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Young Royals: The Gay Gaze
Erik Martinez and Andrew Stier discuss Young Royals and share some insights on their own experiences as gay men. Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast (@rainbow_room_) / Twitter Instagram: Rainbow Room (@rainbowroompodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Website: https://linktr.ee/rainbowroompodcast...
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Love Simon: The Ultimate Pick-Me Gay
Erik Martinez and Andrew Stier review Love Simon on its writing and authenticity in representing gay men and discuss who was involved in the project. Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast (@rainbow_room_) / Twitter Instagram: Rainbow Room (@rainbowroompodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Website:...
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Trailer
Welcome to the Rainbow Room! Twitter: Rainbow Room Podcast (@rainbow_room_) / Twitter Instagram: Rainbow Room (@rainbowroompodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Website: https://linktr.ee/rainbowroompodcast Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3891-hyperfun...
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How many episodes does Rainbow Room have?
Rainbow Room currently has 45 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Rainbow Room about?
Our podcast on writing, representation, and gay stuff!
How often does Rainbow Room release new episodes?
Rainbow Room has 45 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Rainbow Room?
Rainbow Room is created and hosted by Andrew Stier.
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