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A Jaded Gay167. Best of Guests 2025: Politico EditionAs we close out 2025, it’s hard to ignore this year’s political turmoil, with uncertainty about our future looming over us. With the holidays upon us, it’s natural to feel bittersweet as we look back and dream of brighter days ahead.In this episode, we’re revisiting this year's most powerful conversations on politics, identity, and resilience, reminding us that hope, unity, and love can overcome fear.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 136. Closets & Cocktails: The Secret History of Gay Speakeasies (with Chris Holcombe)Listen to Episode 137. Who’s Your Daddy? (with Sal Z...
2025-12-021h 14A Jaded Gay137. Who’s Your Daddy? (with Sal Zambito)The term "daddy" has been used as slang for over 300 years and was embraced by the gay community in the 1970s, particularly within the leather subculture, leading to the popular phrase "leather daddy." Today, in gay culture, "daddy" represents an older, confident, and nurturing figure, often admired for their authority, maturity, and sexual appeal, while also evoking playful and affectionate dynamics within romantic relationships.In this episode, For the Love of DILFs star Sal Zambito joins us to explore what it means to be a daddy in gay culture, the journey of embracing the daddy identity, and...
2025-02-1146 min