

Best Gabe Ever
Gabe S. Dunn | Noted Bisexual Inc.
“Best Gabe Ever” is a show where writer, queer activist, and Internet personality Gabe Dunn brings on funny friends, genius creatives, and lovely people to answer listener advice questions and scour the Internet for the weirdest of the weird.At the end of each BGE episode, the guest must nominate their own “Best Gabe Ever” – whether it’s a historical figure, a brand of potato chip, a member of their family, or a sports highlight from 1997. Anything goes when it comes to the Best Gabe Ever. (It can but really does not have to be an actual Gabe.) BGE is fun, silly, and about hanging out with your friend Gabe, the best ever.
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Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 20min
Saving Yourself with Cameron Esposito, Letting Go of a Toxic Ex and Comfort Food
Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EpcmpAKSnuLkQXV-_AaJK_4YdA8up1k17Ze1fSQSVKA/edit?usp=sharing
Following some classic acid reflux talk, Gaby and Allison offer some insight for a listener who is having trouble moving on from a toxic ex, despite not having talked to them in years. They're then joined by Cameron Esposito to discuss her memoir, her ever-changing relationship with religion and how she's learned to take better care of herself over the years. The episode wraps up with an in depth discussion of comfort food including a large shout out to kugel. Wow, it's the best.
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Mar 23, 2022 • 1h 25min
Whale Conservation with Jared Towers, Lack of Motivation, and Boredom (Part Two)
Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K2fFG_tWgwq3bKzDc0BP6GYjvhhnuYqXx7vd7Ga92gQ/edit?usp=sharing
Gaby is struggling with emotional regulation and Allison is struggling with...her hair color. They then answer a listener's question about determining if you're actually burned out or just unmotivated. Allison shares a similar problem she's had in regards to her graduate degree. Jared Towers then joins the chat to talk about his job as a whale researcher, whale behaviors and why whales are so cute we almost cried. And finally, we get to the root of boredom. Apparently, all you need to fix it is gel pens?
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Mar 21, 2022 • 7min
From Well-Read Black Girl: Min Jin Lee on Being a Student of bell hooks
We're sharing a special preview of the new podcast, Well-Read Black Girl from Pushkin Industries. Well-Read Black Girl is the literary kickback you never knew you needed. Glory Edim, author and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl community, sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Anita Hill, Gabrielle Union, Brit Bennett and more. You’ll also meet book club members, literacy advocates, and Black booksellers to hear what they’re reading and what it means to be well-read. In this preview, Glory talks with Korean American author and teacher Min Jin Lee. Min talks about being a student of bell hooks and what the experience taught her about the power of the written word.
You can listen to Well-Read Black Girl at
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Mar 16, 2022 • 1h 12min
LGBTQ+ Youth with Camp Brave Trails, Anti-Vax Partner, and Boredom Part 1
Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q8xsdzcqqsocYiJFnJjQrXfGoRh9xqEG_UZ7QKrgYw8/edit?usp=sharing
Is Allison lying about her ant named Martin? Is this like Teresa the Turtle all over again? Who is Bob-Fred? First, a listener writes in and asks for advice about handling her boyfriend, who comes from an adamantly anti-vax family. Then, the duo is joined by Kayla Weissbuch of Camp Brave Trails, an organization with programming for LGBTQ+ youth including a summer camp. They talk about the recent political attacks against queer and trans youth, the need for inclusive and affirming spaces, and advice for parents of LGBTQ young people. There are (amny) tears! And finally, Gaby, Allison and Melisa tried to talk about boredom and it got... way out of hand.
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Mar 9, 2022 • 1h 14min
Fighting Fast Fashion with Ayesha Barenblat, Dating With A Disability and Changing Your Name
Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hEyP0rgiYF6ek7sL2QvQ_KZSxcAinVsyWezXysmuNHs/edit?usp=sharing
Allison is having a rough recovery from knee surgery and would like to be magically better please! The duo then answer a listener's question about dating despite having to be financially dependent on her parents due to a disability. They're then joined by activist Ayesha Barenblat to talk about fighting fast fashion, promoting sustainability and helping garment workers get fair pay. And finally, changing your name! When is it the right decision? And why are there so many forms?!
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Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 16min
Burnout with Dr. Shelly Bhowmik, Your Partner's Financial Literacy and Surgery
Transcription? https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yBjfE21eWi9lZv6fp1-mCz4IrLv65xPE22udHkcbWNU/edit?usp=sharing
Allison had major knee surgery and she is ....not okay. More importantly, she wants to talk about how Gaby and their partner introduced their parents to each other! Love! The duo then answer a listener's question about navigating financial differences with a partner who isn't interested in talking about money. Dr. Shelly Bhowmik then joins the chat to talk all about burnout; what it is, how to notice it and how to try to combat it. And finally, the saga of Allison's knee surgery. Turns out, it's not a great time. Send her all your good vibes!!! (Unless of course, she did commit arson.)
The interview contains mentions of suicide. The topix section discusses surgery and blood. Please take care when listening.
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Feb 23, 2022 • 1h 14min
Progressive Politics with City Council Candidates Hugo Soto-Martinez and Eunisses Hernandez, Your Partner Wanting to Break Up and Technology
Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tgbArAKVM8xm5pbcBr3lWUcJaHIW1b_GeLJZ-xWrJWI/edit?usp=sharing
Gaby and Allison start off by sharing some misadventures with duvet covers. (Very scandalous!) They then try to help a listener whose partner wants to break up with her because he needs to focus on his mental health. City council candidates Hugo Soto-Martinez and Eunisses Hernandez then join the chat to talk grassroots movements, failing our citizens and the power of organizers. And finally, technology! Friend? Foe? Both?!
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Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 17min
Multi-Level Marketing with Anti-MLM Activist Roberta Blevins, Revealing Your Mental Health Symptoms to a Partner and Facing Your Fears
Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JzeNliWUvW3nww00UfKtYsu21np3HhenQ4H3jTNq9a0/edit?usp=sharing
First, Gaby shares their experience partying at gay bars with the Lebanese queer metal band Slave To Sirens and how it made them appreciate being openly queer again. The duo then answer a listener's question about hiding her flaws and mental health symptoms from her "perfect" long distance boyfriend. Next, Roberta Blevins, star of the LulaRich documentary, joins the show to talk about her experience in multi-level marketing pyramid schemes, how to spot and avoid them, and the emotional and financial ramifications of these scams. And finally, facing your fears. Gaby says vulnerability sucks. But not as much as sleep paralysis. Luckily, Allison has some real-world advice. ALSO JOIN HER SUBSTACK: emotionalsupportlady.substack.com!
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Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 18min
Sexological Bodywork with Dolly Josette, Falling For Broken People, and Moving
Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/195iXMwEVpUJYPaJL5K5xoALyuLzAIFiee3TihXbpGkA/edit?usp=sharing
First, Gaby and Allison respond to a listener who is concerned that they always fall for "broken people." They then interview Dolly Josette about sexological bodywork, how touch can be healing and the importance of connecting with your body. And finally, Melisa joins to talk about all the emotions and stress tied to everyone's least favorite activity: moving!
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Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren
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Feb 2, 2022 • 1h 20min
The Future of Veganism with Roanne Van Voorst, the Pressure of Societal Beauty Standards and Nostalgia
Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sZMhHjHARh0V_Uof2ILq0sj_z8nMUXrOgNM4Fn2Ex1E/edit?usp=sharing
Gossip! Good, bad or feathers? Wait, what? Who is someone you really like? First, the duo answer a listener's question about their close relationship with their father being impacted by how often he comments on women's beauty and pushes beauty standards on her. It opens up a huge conversation about our looks-based society. Then, they interview future-anthropologist Roanne Van Voost about veganism, climate change, and a world where eating animals becomes as taboo as smoking cigarettes. And finally, nostalgia! Producer Melisa joins us to talk about what we are nostalgic for. Lite Brite for the win.
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