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On this week on the UnMascing Podcast, Mick and Austin delve into the world of *~self-care~*, a topic that they both feel is not talked about enough.What are the different types of self-care? What does it look like for everyone? Is it normal to feel bad about self-care? Our hosts discuss all of this and more on this weeks episode!This season's theme song is "Blinded" and was written by contesso. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

Are we alone...? Probably. This week, Mick and Austin tackle some big questions about our universe, the 'filter of life', their favorite alien movies, and - of course - Chuck Berry's "Route 66". Mick also finds a way to fit a mention of Mass Effect into the conversation and Austin shows up with one (well, two) theories about alien life. Check out this week's episode and maybe. . . the pod will be heard. . . in SPACE-ace-ace-ace.This season's theme song is "Blinded" and was written by contesso. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

On this weeks episode of the UnMascing Pod, Mick and Austin discuss the controversial subject of BOOKS! Do you love them? Do you hate them?Mick and Austin discuss banned books, our favorite books, and the books that have had the most impact on us as well as some we would like to read.This season's theme song is "Blinded" and was written by contesso. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

This week, Mick and Austin talk more about the non-binary gender identity. Mick plays the part of Diane Sawyer and really investigates Austin's personal identity, as well as how it relates to the larger trans- and queer-communities. This is a great episode for all the questions you've wanted to ask the non-binary folks in your life but shouldn't burden them with!This season's theme song is "Blinded" and was written by contesso. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

On this week's episode of the pod, Mick and Austin dive into the world of Pokemon and discuss some of our favorite Pokemon, what the games mean to queer people, and what some of the best games in the series are (in our opinion!).Check out this and more every week on the UnMascing Podcast, and be sure to follow us on Instagram for more content, @unmascingpod.

We are back back back again! After a brief intermission where Mick and Austin went to Las Vegas to compete in the Sin City Classic, they are back to talk about adult friendships.How are these friendships different than those we have as kids? How much effort should a friendship take? And what kinds of friends do you have for each facet of your life? This week, Mick and Austin dissect it all!This season's theme song is "Blinded" and was written by contesso. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

While Austin got to gush about their obsession with '90 Day Fiancé', Mick was thinking all about his obsession. . . 'Mass Effect'. The 'Mass Effect' video game series spans four console games, many alien species, and nearly unlimited endings. Commander Mick, rest assured, has probably seen them all 😂.What is a Salarian? What happened after the First-Contact War? And would you save a space-racist? Mick breaks it down for us this week on The UnMascing Podcast!This season's theme song is "Blinded" and was written by contesso. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

Oh boy. . . this week, we take it BACK. . . like WAY back. Mick and Austin chat about their grandparents. Mick talks more about the time he was outted to a grandparent, while Austin explains the importance of dry pinto beams to their childhood. Which one of our hosts had a cheering section at their Elementary Quarterly Awards? Find out this week on The Unmascing Podcast!This season's theme song is "Blinded" and was written by contesso. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

In the officially official first episode in our "Back to Basics” series, after our foundational episode, Mick and Austin tackle the easiest topic for them- being hella gay.We talk about what it means to be gay, the gay community, and what that means to us. Please enjoy the first identity that we delve into in this series.This season's theme song is "Blinded" and was written by contesso. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

This week, Austin takes the wheel to talk about their favorite trash TV show: 90 Day Fiancé. They break down he four main types of couples featured on TLC's hit show, as well as educate Mick on all the memes he has seen. ('Why is Paul running into the Amazon?' 'What is the appeal of Big Ed?' and most important of all. . . 'Is my breath pretty?')This season's theme song is "Blinded" and was written by contesso. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

This week, we kick off our first episode of the 'Back to Basics' series where we really break-down, to a base level, some of the core issues of the LGBTQ+ experience. Today, we focus on the main differences, and relationship, between sexuality and gender. Does one change the other? And who decides someone's gender? We can't wait to talk more about central topics to the queer community later this season on The UnMascing Podcast!As referenced in today's episode, give Matt Bernstein a follow on Instagram @mattxiv to see more of their amazing content.This season's theme song is "Blinded" and was written by contesso. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

Welcome back to season 2 of The UnMascing Podcast!Mick and Austin are very excited to continue this journey into queer culture, identity, and community, and that includes you! On this episode of the pod, they dive into what they have in store for this season, and also go over a couple of surprises as well as what has happened in between the first season finale and this premiere.One of the biggest surprises was the creation of our theme song, "Blinded," by the wonderful and talented Contezo. Please be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @contezo . And while you're there, follow us at @UnMascingPod ! BYEEEE!!!!

This week on the pod, Mick and Austin do a year-end review of their first season of The UnMascing Pod.They talk about their favorite episodes, ones they are proud of, the many guests they have had, and topics for the future.From the bottom of our queer little hearts, thank you, thank you, thank you for the love and support for the podcast this past year. We can't wait to do it again next year for season 2!Be sure to follow us on Instagram @unmascingpod to continue the conversation!

On this week's episode of The UnMascing Pod, Mick and Austin tackle a subject that is all too familiar to people who frequent the internet: Trolls. What exactly is a troll, you might be wondering? You're in luck, because Mick and Austin break it down for you, talk about their behaviors, talk about how trolls can use their power for good or evil, and even talk about some of our favorite influencers and how they handle their trolls.Check out all of this and more on this week's episode of The UnMascing Pod! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to continue the conversation @unmascingpod.The influencers mentioned in our pod this week:Alok V Menon - @alokvmenonJacob Tobia - @jacobtobiaJeffrey Marsh - @thejeffreymarshSue Gives a F**k - @suegivesafukk

This week, Mick and Austin finally discuss the big, pink, contagious elephant in the room: the COVID-19 Pandemic. How have their lives changes int he past 18 months? When do they think we will get through this? And most importantly, how can we get more people vaccinated and safe from this deadly virus?Also, stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear a few quick details about Season 2 of The UnMascing Podcast!Join us @unmascingpod on Instagram to let us know how you have made it through the pandemmy!

This week, Mick and Austin talk about their own encounters with the paranormal and discuss if they think there is an afterlife. Mick also shares his experiences with having a 'lightly witchy' mother and Austin only does their gggGGhHhoOOoOssSSttT voice three times.Do you think ghosts are real? Have you been haunted before? Go to @unmascingpod on Instagram to let us know about it!

On this week's episode of The UnMascing Podcast, Mick and Austin delve into the topic of open relationships. We discuss everything from society's view on the practice, how they look in the queer space, and our own experiences.So what details do our hosts go into on this topic; and what are our final thoughts? Tune in this week and every Friday for a new episode of The UnMascing Podcast, and be sure to follow @unmascingpod on Instagram to continue the conversation.

In this week's topic, Mick and Austin discuss the recent legislative attacks on transgender and gender non-conforming athletes, especially against youth and high school athletes. As a trans athlete themselves, what is Austin's take on the effort behind the GOP's legislative push? Mick, meanwhile, is shutting down trolls in the DMs.As referenced in this episode, check out Dr. Karen Tang @KarenTangMD on Instagram for amazing content regarding gender affirmation care and shutting down transphobia through the power of SCIENCE!Additionally, be sure to visit www.VoteSaveAmerica.com to confirm your voter registration and combat voter disenfranchisement taking place around the country. If you are local to Orange County, FL, visit www.OCFElections.com ahead of the 2022 mid-terms.Visit us at @unmascingpod on Instagram to continue the discussion with us!

This week on The UnMascing Podcast, Mick and Austin jump down the rabbit hole and talk about what a "Hot Gay Summer" is to them, and what we expect from it.Is your hot gay summer filled with Drag Brunches? Shirtless selfies? And what's your summer anthem? Mick and Austin dive in and discuss these topics and more on this week's episode.Follow the @unmascingpod on Instagram to continue the conversation with us!

This week, Mick and Austin share their individual and community connection to the amazing country that they are blessed to live in. Mick shares his family's uniquely American origin story, while Austin explains their appreciation for John McCain and his legacy. Also, they both wrestle with the place that Juneteenth holds alongside Independence Day in American history. Have a safe, fun, and thought-provoking Independence Day! Remember that 'Liberty an Justice for All' is still not upheld nearly 300 years after the founding of our country, particularly for Black, Brown, and Indigenous Folx. <3Visit us at @unmascingpod on Instagram to continue the discussion with us!