Bottom’s Up! He’s an internationally recognized motivational speaker, author, and disability advocate. You may know him from his viral tiktoks or for summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, I’m absolutely honored to introduce our THiRST TRAP OF THE WEEK: Spencer West!
You've probably seen Spencer inspiring millions online with his viral clips but this episode is about getting to know the person behind the platform.
We dive into dating with a disability, meeting his boyfriend on Grindr, writing the perfect dating bio, navigating fetishization, and the biggest misconceptions people have about disabled relationships. Spencer also opens up about \"inspiration p*rn,\" the pressure of constantly being called inspirational, responding to viral comments, and why some of the internet's most common questions still surprise him.
Beyond dating, we have an honest conversation about accessibility in LGBTQ+ spaces, from why so many gay bars still aren't accessible to what he'd love to see change in Toronto's Gay Village. Spencer also shares the philosophy behind his content, his new book, Breaking Free, Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself (Hay House, May 2026), his dreams beyond social media, and what success means to him today.
Of course, it wouldn't be THiRSTY BOYS without a few games along the way. We tackle Drag Race, \"Would You Rather,\" body image in the gay community, and finish with some surprisingly powerful reflections on the biggest lies we tell ourselves.
Equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and eye-opening, this is one of our most meaningful conversations yet and one you'll be thinking about long after it ends.
STAY THiRSTY 💦
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