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These Are The Gays Of Our Lives

These Are The Gays Of Our Lives

Written by: Sarah Nelson Drew Ishii
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Drew and Sarah are college friends who share a love of pop culture from 80s music, old Hollywood movies, iconic closeted characters, and campy TV shows. Countless LGBTQ+ stories remain hidden in history, but deserve to be in the spotlight. Drew and Sarah explore the memorable and the not-so-well-known LGBTQ+ people that influenced both their lives and society. Peppered in every story are their hot takes and sass. Listen in, learn, and laugh along as they humorously and affectionately tell the life stories of the many gays of our lives.




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Episodes
  • 41: Old Hollywood: Jean Acker And Laurence Olivier

    41: Old Hollywood: Jean Acker And Laurence Olivier
    Apr 18 2026

    Explore the fascinating lives of early Hollywood icons Jean Acker and Laurence Olivier, uncovering hidden histories, LGBTQ+ stories, and the evolution of Hollywood's portrayal of sexuality and identity. We are delving into their careers, personal struggles, and iconic moments in Hollywood and theater history.

    Sources:

    Laurence:

    https://youtu.be/fNNz5WxQc4s?si=1n381WvIe_Fl6F-B

    Jean:

    https://youtu.be/-SJBfqOHSRU?si=dVvQDcd6sZQi3klA


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 40: Old Hollywood: Vincent Price And William Haines

    40: Old Hollywood: Vincent Price And William Haines
    Mar 20 2026

    Explore the hidden histories of Hollywood's LGBTQ+ icons, their lives, and societal challenges. Discover fascinating stories of old Hollywood stars and their impact on culture and visibility. This episode explores the fascinating lives of Hollywood icons Vincent Price and William, delving into their careers, personal lives, and the impact they had on film and art. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, their contributions to horror cinema, and their legacy in art and LGBTQ advocacy.

    Sources:

    A And E Biography of Vincent Price

    Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines(2001 documentary)


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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 39: Old Hollywood: Tallulah Bankhead And Cesar Romero

    39: Old Hollywood: Tallulah Bankhead And Cesar Romero
    Mar 6 2026

    Sarah and Drew return to old Hollywood, their favorite genre, to discuss two amazing actors. Tallulah Bankhead and Cesar Romero were full of personality, charm, wit and talent. They enteratined people for most of their lives, which were full of fascinating stories.

    Sorces:

    Cesar:

    A& E Biography Cesar Romero

    https://youtu.be/EvEcgQmEd00?si=1jLUsCZLGty40yzy

    The Scandalous Life of Tallulah Bankhead

    https://youtu.be/S3DQw8_Rw48?si=XG6DDS8loQVQU2P1

    Why Tallulah Bankhead Never Became a Movie Star

    https://youtu.be/G8yPPQqahv0?si=POJbRRk_cx6A_UB3

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    1 hr and 48 mins
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