Pridecast with Jonathan Bennett
Pridecast with Jonathan Bennett
Jonathan Bennett a.k.a. Aaron Samuels from Mean Girls has added another a.k.a. to his name, as host of your new favorite podcast, Pridecast. Pridecast encompasses the inspiration of LGBTQIA+ community as it shares impactful stories to inform, educate and inspire through personal storytelling, based on real life experiences from trailblazer Jonathan and his remarkable guests. Here’s what the ca…Social links:
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’Believe in Yourself' (w/ Lance Bass)
Lance Bass joins the Js and it’s every bit as amazing as you want it to be. They waste no time getting into it…from being closeted in the industry (find out what Jonathan has been waiting to say to Lance), to how they view what it's like working with your husband, to how Lance and Michael are handl…
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History Made (w/ L. Morgan Lee)
Jonathan and Jaymes are joined by L. Morgan Lee who made history when she became the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for a Tony Award! They discuss her journey to the top, and her 20 year friendship with Jaymes which began working at a theme park together in Virginia. Needless to s…
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DAYDREAMING (w/ Ross Mathews)
Tales from Jonathan and Jaymes’ trip to Park City including why Jonathan passed on teaching Jaymes how to ski. Plus, the hilarious Ross Mathews joins them bursting with excitement regarding the latest news from his daytime dream job, his passion for Palm Springs and the inspiration behind his new c…
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The Evolution of Drag (w/ Carson Kressley)
Jonathan, Jaymes and Carson revisit their first drag experiences (it’s as amazing as you want it to be!). They discuss the changes in drag over the years from early clubs to modern day virtual and reveal their top Queens from the season of Drag Race. Plus it wouldn’t/couldn’t be 2023 without a …
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Eureka!
Jonathan and Jaymes are thrilled to be joined today by Eureka who is coming to them live from the set of RuPaul’s Drag Race in Vegas! They discuss the power of ‘We’re Here,’ share their journey from Tennessee to today and celebrate sobriety. There’s so much joy to be had in the pod today!
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Gay Hallmark Hunks (w/ George Krissa)
Let’s celebrate the premiere of Jonathan’s Christmas Rom-Com movie “The Holiday Sitter.” This week we are joined by Jonathan’s co-star and on set husband George Krissa! Find out all about George and his journey, why Jonathan calls him a “unicorn” and get some behind-the-scenes stories from Hallma…
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A Whole Lotta Archuleta
David Archuleta joins Jonathan and Jaymes as he continues to proudly share his journey. A journey which at age 30, finally allowed him to find peace in his truth. From his “faith crisis” and stepping away from the Mormon church to the moment that helped him finally speak his truth, we cover it all.…
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It’s Shangela!
Drag royalty Shangela is in the house with Jonathan and Jaymes today with details on Shangela’s Fully Lit Tour which promises to be, you guessed it…fire! They have a heartfelt talk about the importance of being who they are for the younger versions of themselves! We reveal it all — DWTS, Beyonc…
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Fangirling w/ Brad Goreski
While Jonathan and Jaymes recap their Halloween, Jonathan digs deep into an emotional time in his past to explain the connection to his 'Elphaba' costume and why the iconic character played such an important role in his life. Then let the fangirling begin as the absolutely amazing Brad Goreski …
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Having a LaBlast w/ Louis Van Amstel
Breaking news: Jonathan has fulfilled his lifelong big, gay, Broadway dream! It’s a story to end all stories and it involves who else, but Kristin Chenoweth! (No more spoilers, you’ll have to listen to to find out the rest!) After that, Jonathan is joined by the legendary Louis Van Amstel as he rev…
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