40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. Podcast
1) Why Queer History Matters: Preserving Pride, Power, and Our Stories – Adrian Cardwell
In this powerful episode, LGBTQ+ historian and collector Adrian Cardwell shares how his project, Badge of Pride, is preserving 30 years of queer history to ensure our stories are never forgotten. ...Show More
2) From Number Crunching to Piano Keys: Mike Maimone’s Journey of Love, Loss & Reinvention
In this soulful and unfiltered conversation, singer-songwriter Mike Maimone—a former accountant turned queer creative force—shares how love, loss, and midlife reinvention shaped his music and life. ...Show More
3) Inside the Rise of GADDIES: Building Community, Culture & Confidence for Gay Dads – David Morgenstern
What happens when fatherhood meets unapologetic pride? David Morgenstern, founder of GADDIES, is redefining what it means to be a gay dad through bold branding, community, and connection. From the evo...Show More
4) Coming Out at 70: The Courage to Be Courageous with – Dan Bolen
What does it take to come out, really come out, when you’ve spent a lifetime hiding behind shame, success, and survival? In this episode of 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk, Rick Clemons sits down with auth...Show More
5) Aging Out Loud: Midlife, Self-Acceptance, and Gay Wisdom with – John Patrick
In this raw and heartfelt episode, New York designer, storyteller and former drag performer, John Patrick (JP) for a powerful conversation about growing older, wiser, and freer as gay men. Together, J...Show More
6) Running Toward Change: Dakarai Larriett on Faith, Politics, and Courage in Alabama – Dakarai Larriett
In this powerful episode, Alabama native and political candidate Dakarai Larriett talks about what it really means to lead with authenticity in one of the toughest states to do it. From surviving a fa...Show More
7) Intimacy, Aging, and the New Era of Sexual Wellness– Jeff Abraham
In this open and unapologetic conversation, Jeff Abraham, CEO of Promescent, talks about sexual wellness, communication, and confidence at any age. From lube myths to aging libidos, solo masturbation ...Show More
8) Creativity, Authenticity & Aging: A Halloween Conversation with Author Ricky Baxter
In this Halloween episode of 40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk., host Rick Clemons sits down with UK-based author and creative professional Ricky Baxter to explore what it means to keep your creativity alive...Show More
9) From Stonewall to Florida: Drag, Activism, and Keeping Pride Alive in Troubled Times – Eric Swanson
In this powerful episode, Eric Swanson activist, performer, and drag entertainer - aka Miss Bouvier - joins me to talk about what it really means to keep Pride alive when the world feels divided. From...Show More
10) Playfulness, Possibility, and Queer Joy After 40 – Cas Holman
In this episode of 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk, Rick sits down with author Cas Holman - author, creative designer, and playful instigator, to explore the power of playfulness in adult life—and why it m...Show More