The Six Pack

80: Baby Shaker

  • Recording artist Justin Utley and SiriusXM radio host Derek Hartley join us in studio for a double dose of audio star power. Justin describes growing up as a gay Mormon and how he survived reparative therapy before moving to NYC. Derek tells us all about his new book and the keys to success as a radio duo. (Important info for some of us!) 
  • Trending this week is a mix of money, Hollywood, and tech: Did you know Youtube is actually making people make money? We’ll give you the tips to cash in. Can stars go back in the closet after coming out publicly? Apparently so. And which apps has Apple banned from the app store? Lots to discuss. 
  • We’re off to Miami this week to escape the chilly northeast. If you’re in the Miami area join us at the Lords Hotel on Friday November 4th for drinks and South Beach good times.

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Short: Bryan Safi

Bryan Safi calls in from a mysterious, far away place known as Los Angeles. He tells us what it was like to visit Occupy LA, what happened to ‘That’s Gay,’ and what he really thinks about The A-List. Brian also comments on the new trend of gay men wearing heels in LA, but makes it clear he will not be joining the party. ‘That’s Gay’ may be on hiatus, but we assure you he’s still gay, so click play and enjoy. 

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79: Puerto Rican Poolboy

  • MTV Real World’s bisexual superstar Frank Sweeney joins us this weekfor some real world talk. From the pressures of being on a reality show to being openly bi to perhaps partying a bit too much, Frank shares it all. Has he hooked up with Sam the lesbian? You’ll find out. 
  • Trending this week: Inmates in a Connecticut prison think they deserve porn, but is porn a basic human right? There’s a new book about President Obama that says he has daddy issues, but who doesn’t? And stock up on peanut butter now, because the prices are about to skyrocket!
  • It’s another addition of Crime Time and this one is a girl-centric blotter. Are lesbians getting more attention these days or just committing more crime? We investigate. 
  • Don’t forget the Six Pack is now live on SiriusXM, every Saturday 1-3 pm EST, channel 108 on your dial. Get a free trial of SiriusXM here.

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78: French Lessons

  • On this episode of The Six Pack we finally reveal the announcement we’ve been teasing for awhile. Yes, it’s true, we’re now live on SiriusXM every Saturday, from 1-3 pm EST on OutQ channel 108. Adjust your satellite and tune in for some live fun. And fear not, the podcasts will still be here every Wednesday. It’s just more Ben and Dave in our ever-expanding media empire!
  • Steve-O is back for another round of uncensored shenanigans. Since we last spoke he did the Roast of Charlie Sheen and managed to get his nose broken by Mike Tyson! Steve-O is quite proud of the “honorary gay” title we gave him, and you’ll be quite impressed with his knowledge of otters and bears. 
  • The news is a mixed bag that includes everything from pig thievery (oh my!) to the fall TV season (oy vey!) to a straight version of Grindr (oh lord!). 
  • We bring back another ‘Werkin’ It’ with Jose Iniguez from MTV Act. What’s it like working for the do-gooder side of the hippest, hottest network around? And does ‘It Get Better’ when you’re actually out at work?  Yes, yes it does.
  • Bust out your flannels, find your fall shoes and download some fall fun now.

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77: Rainbow Trout

  • Henry Winkler (aka the Fonz) joins us this week for a cerebral, warm & fuzzy interview.  From Happy Days to Adam Sandler movies to his new found love of Twitter, Henry shares it all with a sprinkling of love. 
  • The news has us covering the news itself, as the New York Times seems to want to know a little more about Anderson Cooper’s love life. And have you been following #OccupyWallStreet? Some anarchists, hipsters, and communists have been gathering in downtown NYC to change the world. Will it work? If not, just hunker down in a smut bunker…yes, we’ll explain. 
  • We’re Werkin’ It with Jeff Kagan, the man behind the NYC gay sports leagues. We discuss changing stereotypes and whether sports and hanky-panky can co-exist. 
  • Fall has just begun.  Button up your sweater and listen in to this edition of The Six Pack.

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74: I’m Not a Superman

  • Lt. Dan Choi, poster-child for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ calls in this week. He’s fought the right wing, he’s stood up to ‘mainstream gay,’ he’s been to Iraq, and now Choi takes on his toughest feat yet: the Six Pack interview. We delved into everything from his experiences officiating weddings to his  exploits on Grindr to his nervous breakdown last year. Choi holds nothing back!
  • Six Pack News poses quite a few questions this week. Is Sao Paulo really going to have a Heterosexual Pride day? Is AT&T slowly going to choke its unlimited data plan users? And has ‘It Gets Better’ officially jumped the shark? We’ve got answers galore!
  • Andy Dunn, founder and CEO of Bonobos, joins us live in-studio to tell us just how buttastic Bonobos pants really are. He’s part businessman, part fashionista, part self-help guru, and totally down with the gays. Oh, and he dressed us up in some hotttt suits for our GLAAD Manhattan event. Good man, good man.
  • Sure, the US credit rating has fallen, but fear not, The Six Pack always gives you cred. Download now!

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73: Back Sweat Index

  • Mo Rocca joined us in studio this week to talk television, relationships, and the process of coming into yourself. Why is he still single? Will he be part of the rumored Daily Show reunion? And does he know exactly how many Twitter followers he has? 
  • Six Pack News brings you a story about penis size, a story about binge drinking, and a story about a priest’s anus.  Need we say more? 
  • We also check in with our main man on the west coast, Raul Rojas, who was in San Diego for Comic Con. As a self-proclaimed geek himself, Raul gives us the lowdown on the hottest superheroes, the latest gaymer news, and the homotastic comic book scene. 
  • All that, a new tune by former guest Ivri Lider, and more. As the famous Spider-man line goes, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Download responsibly now.

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72: LesbiGod

  • The Real L Word’s Whitney Mixter, the lesbian-of-all-lesbians, is back for round 2 with The Six Pack. She is the breakout star from the series and one of our fave guests, so we thought it was time to find out what’s new with this chick. From her celesbian exploits to Brooklyn BBQs to “Lesbian Attack” parties, she spreads around lots girly-goodness.
  • Six Pack News casts a wide net of wedded bliss this week. Mayor Mike Bloomberg will officiate a gay wedding on the first day they are legal in NY; lesbians are getting married at higher rates than gay men; and straights are getting divorces at higher rates in states that have gay marriage. Gays, lesbians, straights…oh my!
  • Crime Time is back, and we’ve got bat-wielding lesbians, a missing cat, and a missing penis. (You can guess which one we found the most disturbing.) It’s the dog days of summer, the perfect time for a walk and The Six Pack. Download now!
  • Don’t forget you can get 50 bucks off your first order of Bonobos.  Just click here!

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69: It’s All Coming Back

  • MSNBC’s main morning man, Thomas Roberts, is live in-studio for our second anniversary spectacular.  Not only is he our first ever repeat guest, but plenty has happened (hint: something about this Osama guy) since he joined us all the way back in Episode #16.  
  • The news is quite a mixed bag.  You can’t say “gay” in Tennessee anymore but you can say “Takei!”   BearBook got sued by Facebook and have had to change their name to Bruizr.  And which show has more fruit factor - ‘The Voice’ or ‘American Idol’?  We discuss.
  • Since it’s our big second anniversary show, we bring back a golden oldie, ‘Craigslist Missed Connections Set to Love Songs.’  It’s an international mix celebrating all our listeners from all over the world.  Did you recently experience some unrequited love? You might just be in this one.
  • Two years down and we’re just getting started.  You know what to do.

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