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This week I am FREAKING out because we have our first Survivor contestant on the pod, Lydia Meredith!! Lydia and I talk about music festivals, Survivor, the importance of rest, Lea Michele, Literacy, and more!IF YOU LIKE THE PODCAST PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS ON SOCIAL MEDIAFollow Lydia: @lydia_meredithFollow Ryan: @rtayrewsFollow the Pod: @yrulikethispod

This week I am joined by the Washington Heights heartthrob, Gerardo Pelati! Gerardo is a comedian and writer who can be seen performing all around NYC. Gerardo and I talk about powerful white women drinking coffee, Jennifer Lopez, divorce, the casting couch, shoplifting, and more!Follow Gerardo: @thegerardonyc_Follow Ryan: @rtayrewsFollow the Pod: @yrulikethispod

This week I am joined by the effervescent musical theatre writer Joey Contreras! Joey and I spend our time talking about the magic of Britney Jean Spears and the power of TRL and ask the gayest question of all, who is in your Lady Marmalade?*Please take a moment to rate, comment, and review the podcast*Follow Joey: @joeycontrerasFollow Ryan: @rtayrewsFollow the Pod: @yrulikethispod

This week, Reid Pope is back on the pod to talk about Sara Bareilles, their creative process, analog vs. post-modern lesbianism, Lea Michele vocal supremacy, and more!*Please share this podcast with friends, family, and enemies to help us grow*Follow Reid: @rpopetweetsFollow Ryan: @rtayrewsFollow the Pod: @yurlikethispod

This week I am joined by the co-creator of the song of the summer, Gaby Hornig! We talk about comedy, Fantasia, GAY, boys, Destiny's Child, and the song of the summer... HOT GHOST!!!!Please take a moment to share the podcast with a friend, a lover, or a parent to help us grow :)Follow Gaby: @themidnightriffstressFollow Ryan: @rtayrewsFollow the Pod: @yrulikethispod

This week I am joined by the marvelous Sas Goldberg!! Sas is currently starring in my favorite new play Which Way to the Stage playing at MCC Theatre. We talk about everything from Dennis Quaid, to On Your Feet. It is a delightful conversation with one of my new favorite people. :)* PLEASE LIKE COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE *Follow Sas: @sasgoldieFollow Ryan: @rtayrewsFollow the pod: @yrulikethispod

This week I am joined by THE Fairy Godfairy, Benjamin Rauhala! We talk about Disney Princess- The Concert, working with your idols, BEING GAYYYYYYYYY, our favorite ladies of pop, and more!!*Please share this episode of socials to help us grow*Follow Benjamin: @brauhalaFollow Ryan: @rtayrewsFollow the Pod: @yrulikethispod

This week I am joined by my favorite model/singer-turned comedian, Victor Carlesi! In between giggles, we talk about, horse girls, cassette tapes, sister nuns, Euphoria, and more!!!*Please share on social media*Follow Victor: @victorcarlesiFollow Ryan: @rtayrewsFollow The Pod: @yrulithispod