Coming out is not a monolith; it’s often a kaleidoscope of celebration, freedom, fear, and becoming. Not a singular moment, but a lifelong movement. 

In today’s conversation, The Old Gays swing the closet door open on their coming out histories: from discovering their gay-hood and hard conversations with loved ones, to offering heartfelt advice for the next generation of LGBTQ+ folx. Whether inspired by underwear ads, Billy the Kid, or “sex with my psychologist,” their stories remind us that coming out isn’t defined by labeling your identity for others, but by the journey of personal discovery.

Coming out is not a monolith; it&rsquo;s often a kaleidoscope of celebration, freedom, fear, and becoming. Not a singular moment, but a lifelong movement.&nbsp;
In today&rsquo;s conversation, The Old Gays swing the closet door open on their coming out histories: from discovering their gay-hood and hard conversations with loved ones, to offering heartfelt advice for the next generation of LGBTQ+ folx. Whether inspired by underwear ads, Billy the Kid, or &ldquo;sex with my psychologist,&rdquo; their stories remind us that coming out isn&rsquo;t defined by labeling your identity for others, but by the journey of personal discovery.

The Old Gays: Queer icons. Viral sensations. Palm Springs royalty. And totally unfiltered! Robert Reeves, Jessay Martin, Bill Lyons, and Michael “Mick” Peterson reflect on the many lives they’ve lived and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. With over 300 combined years of experience, these four bear it all: illegal love, aging with grace, bad dates, great sex, heartbreak, chosen family, and everything in between. They’ve lived it all, and they’re still standing…and dancing! Don’t say we didn’t warn you. New episodes every other week.

The Old Gays: Queer icons. Viral sensations. Palm Springs royalty. And totally unfiltered! Robert Reeves, Jessay Martin, Bill Lyons, and Michael &ldquo;Mick&rdquo; Peterson reflect on the many lives they&rsquo;ve lived and the lessons they&rsquo;ve learned along the way. With over 300 combined years of experience, these four bear it all: illegal love, aging with grace, bad dates, great sex, heartbreak, chosen family, and everything in between. They&rsquo;ve lived it all, and they&rsquo;re still standing&hellip;and dancing! Don&rsquo;t say we didn&rsquo;t warn you. New episodes every other week.

Silver Linings with The Old Gays

Coming Out, Again & Again: “You must have courage to define who you are.”

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We’re kicking off Season TWO with a double feature. That’s right – Inspired by the culture’s sudden obsession with Heated Rivalry, the four of us sat down to talk through queer film and television from across our lifetimes…starting at the very beginning of film history. 

Back when we were growing up, “mainstream” and “gay” didn’t exactly go together. So what did it feel like to see ourselves on screen for the first time? Sexy…inspiring…confusing…and yes, sometimes downright terrifying.

From Ben-Hur’s little “secret”...to some of the earliest queer characters in cinema… to things we’re still trying to process (gay cannibalism, anyone?), consider this your queer film festival. So join us as we look back at the portrayals that shaped us...for better, worse, and everything in between.

We&rsquo;re kicking off Season TWO with a double feature. That&rsquo;s right &ndash; Inspired by the culture&rsquo;s sudden obsession with Heated Rivalry, the four of us sat down to talk through queer film and television from across our lifetimes&hellip;starting at the very beginning of film history.&nbsp;
Back when we were growing up, &ldquo;mainstream&rdquo; and &ldquo;gay&rdquo; didn&rsquo;t exactly go together. So what did it feel like to see ourselves on screen for the first time? Sexy&hellip;inspiring&hellip;confusing&hellip;and yes, sometimes downright terrifying.
From Ben-Hur&rsquo;s little &ldquo;secret&rdquo;...to some of the earliest queer characters in cinema&hellip; to things we&rsquo;re still trying to process (gay cannibalism, anyone?), consider this your queer film festival. So join us as we look back at the portrayals that shaped us...for better, worse, and everything in between.

Muscles, Drama, & Trauma (Queer on Screen, Part 1): “If there were no gays, there would be no Hollywood.”

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We’re diving even deeper into love, sex, faith, identity, and every lesson learned in between. With over 300 years of combined wisdom (and just as many laugh-out-loud moments), this season brings new stories, new segments, and plenty of surprises from your four favorite Palm Springs icons.

New episodes every other week. Come for the mischief, stay for the silver linings.

 

Follow The Old Gays:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoldgays/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oldgays?lang=en

We&rsquo;re diving even deeper into love, sex, faith, identity, and every lesson learned in between. With over 300 years of combined wisdom (and just as many laugh-out-loud moments), this season brings new stories, new segments, and plenty of surprises from your four favorite Palm Springs icons.
New episodes every other week. Come for the mischief, stay for the silver linings.
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Follow The Old Gays:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theoldgays/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/theoldgays/?hl=en</a>
TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@oldgays?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@oldgays?lang=en</a>

The Old Gays Are Back! (Season 2 Trailer)

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From the first brick at Stonewall to flashy floats rolling down the main drag, Pride has always been part protest, part celebration, and part pure self-expression.

To celebrate Palm Springs Pride, which lights up the desert every November, The Old Gays reflect on the unapologetic queer energy that makes this event so iconic. They get frank about every part of this global celebration, sharing hilarious and heartfelt stories from their earliest parades, the days of secrecy and resistance, and the culture's slow march toward the Pride festivals we know and love today.

From getting royal treatment by the police, to one of our boys being carried down the parade on a stretcher (can you guess which one?), this episode is a love letter to the communal joy, queer resilience, and silver linings of Pride, here to remind us just how far we’ve come.

From the first brick at Stonewall to flashy floats rolling down the main drag, Pride has always been part protest, part celebration, and part pure self-expression.
To celebrate Palm Springs Pride, which lights up the desert every November, The Old Gays reflect on the unapologetic queer energy that makes this event so iconic. They get frank about every part of this global celebration, sharing hilarious and heartfelt stories from their earliest parades, the days of secrecy and resistance, and the culture's slow march toward the Pride festivals we know and love today.
From getting royal treatment by the police, to one of our boys being carried down the parade on a stretcher (can you guess which one?), this episode is a love letter to the communal joy, queer resilience, and silver linings of Pride, here to remind us just how far we&rsquo;ve come.

Pride, from Protest to Parade: “As American as apple pie.”

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Coming Out, Again & Again: “You must have courage to define who you are.”

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