Opera singer and voice teacher Matthew Anchel joins Into the Mud to get real about body positivity, plus-size shaming, and queer representation in entertainment. From his time at the Met Opera to competing on Worst Cooks in America, Matthew opens up about navigating diet culture, Ozempic, fatphobia, and dating—all with humor, honesty, and heart. Bio: Bass Matthew Anchel, hailed as “a voice to watch” by The Wall Street Journal, has appeared with many of the world’s leading opera companies and orchestras, including the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Santa Fe Opera, Glyndebourne Festival, and Carnegie Hall. A frequent presence at the Met, he has sung the Master of Ceremonies in Cinderella and the Jailer in Tosca, and covered roles in new productions of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Don Carlos, Fedora, Dialogues des Carmélites, The Exterminating Angel, and Cendrillon. Other recent highlights include Bartolo in Le nozze di Figaro with Opera San José, Sarastro in Die Zauberflöte with Arizona Opera, Banquo in Macbeth at Stadttheater Giessen, Lamberto in Pia de’ Tolomei at Spoleto Festival USA, Vanuzzi in Die Schweigsame Frau at Bard Summerscape, and solo appearances in Mahler’s Eighth Symphony at Carnegie Hall and Mozart’s Requiem with Stiftsmusik Stuttgart. Earlier in his career, Mr. Anchel was a member of the ensembles at Oper Stuttgart and Oper Leipzig, performing roles in Il barbiere di Siviglia, La bohème, Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Eugene Onegin, Der Rosenkavalier, and more. He has also been heard with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Opera San Antonio, Anchorage Opera, St. Petersburg Opera, and the Los Angeles Opera’s Young Artist Program, where he appeared under the baton of James Conlon. An accomplished competition singer, he was a Grand Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and has received prizes from Palm Beach Opera, Opera Index, the George London Foundation, and the Loren L. Zachary Competition. A New York City native, Mr. Anchel holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. Matthew’s Social Media: @MatthewAnchel, www.MatthewAnchel.com Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #IntoTheMudPodcast #MatthewAnchel #BodyPositivity #QueerVoices #PlusSizeRepresentation #OperaSinger #MetOpera #WorstCooksInAmerica #OzempicJourney #FatPhobia #GayCommunity #DatingStories #QueerRepresentation #SelfAcceptance #BodyInclusion #PodcastConversation #CreativeJourneys #OperaLife #EmbarrassingStories #MuddyMoments

Actor and musician Lisa Helmi Johanson gets deeply vulnerable about her harrowing experience with postpartum PTSD following a traumatic 68-hour labor and emergency C-section. In this cathartic, tender, and surprisingly funny conversation, Lisa opens up about brainspotting therapy, intrusive thoughts, identity loss, and what it means to slowly piece yourself back together while parenting in a world that doesn’t prioritize maternal mental health. This is an essential listen for anyone who’s felt broken, gaslit, or utterly alone in early motherhood. Bio: Lisa Helmi Johanson is a biracial, multi-hyphenate artist whose work spans acting, music, writing, and activism. A classically trained violinist and vocalist, she made her Off-Broadway debut soon after moving to NYC and went on to star as Christmas Eve in the national tour of Avenue Q, later appearing on Broadway, Off-Broadway, on tour, and in TV and film (Law & Order, Hallmark). During the pandemic, Lisa became a community organizer and turned to writing to explore her identity as a Korean-Finnish American woman and mother. Her plays—including The Porch on Windy Hill and Kim Loo Gets a Redo—have been staged regionally and in NYC, with new projects in development including Zitkala-Sa’s Astonishing Wild West and Aigoo, Jinjja?. At her core, Lisa is a storyteller committed to making the world more just and beautiful—for her audience, and for her child. Lisa's Social Media: @Hurricane_Helmi, www.LisaHelmiJohanson.com Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #PostpartumPTSD #MaternalMentalHealth #IntoTheMudPodcast #LisaHelmiJohanson #BrainspottingTherapy #PostpartumAwareness #TraumaticBirth #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MentalHealthMatters #AsianMoms #BiracialMoms #CSectionRecovery #VulnerableConversations #BreakingTheStigma #TherapyTalk #WomenSupportingWomen #MothersMentalHealth #PerinatalHealth #HealingJourney #ParentingAndPTSD

This week, Into the Mud goes gloriously off the rails with stand-up comedian Zahid Dewji. What starts as a conversation about outgrowing people and places quickly spirals into an unexpectedly hilarious and heartfelt deep-dive into spiritual growth, vibrational energy, comedy burnout, porn bans in Texas, regrets, and the cosmic chaos of being human. Equal parts wild and wise, this episode is a chaotic gem about letting go, laughing through the spiral, and trusting the double helix of life to bring you exactly where you need to be. Bio: Zahid Dewji is an NYC based comedian and former staff writer on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He was previously the head writer of OFTV’s Roast of Bert Kreischer & The Roast of Whitney Cummings. Born in Queens, NY to East African Indian immigrants, the Z-man was raised in Houston, where he began his comedy career and quickly became a Texas favorite. Zahid has toured the country with comedy icon Whitney Cummings as well as viral sensation Noel Miller and has been featured on countless comedy festivals including Oddball Comedy Fest, Laughing Skull and Moontower Comedy Festival. His debut special “Where is God?” was released in 2023 with Don’t Tell Comedy. He also has a set filmed with OFTV available to stream exclusively on Only Fans (yes, really). Zahid’s Social Media: @ZahidDewji, www.ZahidDewji.com Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #ZahidDewji #IntoTheMudPodcast #ComedyPodcast #StandupComedy #PodcastGuest #SpiritualAwakening #VibrationalEnergy #OutgrowingPeople #FriendshipBreakups #LettingGo #NYCComedians #TexasComedians #BurnoutRecovery #ComedianLife #PodcastLaughs #ComedyBurnout #CosmicTiming #SelfHelpFunny #PhilosophicalComedy #ExistentialCrisis #TheAlchemist #AlanWatts #PodcastVibes #GriefAndGrowth #HealingThroughHumor #BroadwayToPodcast #NYUPodcast #FunnyTraumaStories #PornBanTexas #PlayboyChannel #LowVibeHighVibe #EnergyHealing #SelfDiscoveryJourney #FindingYourPeople #CreativeBurnout #LetTheUniverseCook #PodcastChaos #DeepTalksFunnyGuests #ChaosMeetsClarity #ComedySpirituality

What does it really mean to “do the work”? In this wildly thoughtful and hilarious conversation, producer and social justice advocate Darren Biggart unpacks his viral essay on the quiet, lifelong practice of disrupting internalized systems of power. Together, we explore the murky territory between growth and guilt, comfort and courage, and being seen as “good” versus actually doing good. Bio: Darren is the Director of Civic Programs at The Shed, where he develops artistic work, social impact initiatives and public programs. Producer: Four seasons of Encores! Off Center, the gala production of Evita, Diary of a Tap Dancer, v. 6, and 40 unique pop-up events for The Lobby Project at New York City Center, where he also co-founded an internship for early-career artists; Ayodele Casel’s While I Have the Floor (Spoleto Arts Festival); To Feel a Thing (Holland Festival, NY Live Arts, The Shed). Founding Program Director: A Broader Way Foundation, an arts-centered leadership program for middle school girls. Assistant Vocal Producer: West Side Story film, dir. Stephen Spielberg; Kimberly Akimbo cast album. Co-Director: Idina Menzel’s World Tour (2017). Director/facilitator: YoungArts, Pace University, Harvard University, & Plymouth State University. Co-founder: tall poPpy, inc, an artist-led social enterprise that develops performance work, educational & advocacy programs, alongside Jeanine Tesori and Torya Beard. M.Ed: Harvard University (Leadership in Education Award Recipient); BFA: University of Michigan. Darren’s Social Media: @LBCNU, www.DarrenBiggart.com Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #IntoTheMudPodcast #DarrenBiggart #DoTheWork #SocialJustice #ComfortVsGrowth #PerformativeAllyship #RadicalHonesty #BeingGoodVsDoingGood #PodcastLife #LGBTQVoices #TheShedNYC #HealingAndJustice #ModernActivism #PersonalGrowth #HarvardGrad

Comedian Elle Orlando joins Into the Mud for a refreshingly honest and beautiful conversation about the kind of loneliness that lingers—even when you're surrounded by people. From the isolating pursuit of stand-up to the heartbreak of lost friendships and the double-edged sword of social media, Elle unpacks what it means to feel alone in a hyperconnected world. Together, Alex, Drew and Elle explore introversion, gender dynamics in comedy, and the longing for deep connection in a culture of curated personas. It's vulnerable, funny, and all too relatable. Bio: Elle Orlando is an NYC-based stand up comedian originally from Chicago, actor, and Host of (her podcast) The Elle Diablo Show. Elle is currently touring around the country as well as featuring for comedians like Kyle Dunnigan, Ian Lara, Michael Kosta, Rich Voss, & more. Elle has been featured on Sirius XM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder and is passed at clubs such as New York Comedy Club, The Stand, Rodney’s Comedy Club, The Comedy Mothership (ATX), Chicago Zanies & more. Elle wishes she had more credits to offer you but this is pretty much it. Elle’s material is silly, stupid, light and dark and people laugh the entire time during her shows (pretty cool) she has never bombed in her life (lie). Elle’s Social Media: @_ElleOrlando_ , www.ElleOrlandoComedy.com, El Diablo Show Podcast Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #ElleOrlando #IntoTheMudPodcast #Loneliness #ComedyLife #FemaleComedians #StandUpComedian #SadGirlEra #IntrovertLife #NotAGirlsGirl #FriendshipBreakups #ComedyAndConnection #MentalHealthInComedy #SocialMediaBurnout #VulnerabilityIsStrength #CreativeIsolation #ElDiabloPodcast #ElleOrlandoComedy

In Part 2 of this special two-part episode, Maui-based therapist and career coach Natalie Diaz returns—this time to coach the hosts. After diving into her own journey from corporate hustle to purposeful living in Part 1, Natalie guides Drew and Alex through some of their own muddy challenges. With Alex exploring time management and Drew confronting perfectionism, this real-time coaching session offers practical tools, emotional insight, and a gentle reminder that growth often begins in the mess. Bio: Natalie Diaz is a Maui-based licensed therapist and career coach who helps driven professionals reclaim their time, energy, and clarity—so they can prioritize what matters most: their health, relationships, and creating a life they don’t need a vacation from. Her approach blends strategic planning with deep inner work, guiding clients to unlearn hustle culture, redefine success on their own terms, and design lives rooted in presence, purpose, and peace. Before launching her coaching and mental health practice, Natalie spent over a decade in New York City climbing the corporate ladder as a Chief of Staff and real estate executive. Though outwardly “successful,” she felt burned out and unfulfilled, ultimately leaving behind a lucrative career to pursue work aligned with her values. A graduate of Williams College and NYU’s Master of Social Work program, Natalie’s advocacy and writing have been featured in Forbes, USA Today, and The New York Daily News. Today, she supports clients nationwide through her 1:1 coaching and psychotherapy practice, and when she’s not working, you’ll find her exploring Maui with her dog Franklin or planning her next adventure. Natalie’s Social Media: @NatalieDiazWellness, www.NatalieDiazWellness.com Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #IntoTheMudPodcast #NatalieDiaz #LiveCoaching #TherapyPodcast #WellnessJourney #CareerCoach #TimeManagement #PerfectionismRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #CoachingSession #Boundaries #HustleCulture #MindsetShift #TherapistTalk #HealingJourney #PodcastEpisode #SelfAwareness #SelfCompassion #EmotionalWellness #RealConversations #CoachingTools #NervousSystemReset #BurnoutRecovery #TherapyTools #PersonalGrowth #PodcastHostsGetCoached #SlowLiving #SelfGrowth #MindfulLiving #TherapyTalk #MuddyConversations #UnlearningPerfectionism #HealingTheHustle

Licensed therapist and career coach Natalie Diaz joins Into the Mud to share her bold leap from New York’s relentless corporate grind to building a slower, more intentional life and practice in Maui. In this first half of a two-part conversation, Natalie opens up about healing her nervous system, unlearning hustle culture, and creating a career that prioritizes people over profits. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, when Drew and Alex step into the hot seat for some real-time coaching with Natalie. Bio: Natalie Diaz is a Maui-based licensed therapist and career coach who helps driven professionals reclaim their time, energy, and clarity—so they can prioritize what matters most: their health, relationships, and creating a life they don’t need a vacation from. Her approach blends strategic planning with deep inner work, guiding clients to unlearn hustle culture, redefine success on their own terms, and design lives rooted in presence, purpose, and peace. Before launching her coaching and mental health practice, Natalie spent over a decade in New York City climbing the corporate ladder as a Chief of Staff and real estate executive. Though outwardly “successful,” she felt burned out and unfulfilled, ultimately leaving behind a lucrative career to pursue work aligned with her values. A graduate of Williams College and NYU’s Master of Social Work program, Natalie’s advocacy and writing have been featured in Forbes, USA Today, and The New York Daily News. Today, she supports clients nationwide through her 1:1 coaching and psychotherapy practice, and when she’s not working, you’ll find her exploring Maui with her dog Franklin or planning her next adventure. Natalie’s Social Media: @NatalieDiazWellness, www.NatalieDiazWellness.com Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #IntoTheMudPodcast #NatalieDiaz #TherapistCoach #MauiLife #GrindCulture #BurnoutRecovery #Mindfulness #WorkLifeBalance #CorporateEscape #MentalHealthMatters #CareerCoach #WellnessCoach #LifeTransitions #NervousSystemReset #HealingJourney #PodcastLife #SelfGrowth #PurposeDriven #StressRelief #MindsetShift #TherapyTools #PodcastInterview #Coaching #WorkStress #SlowLiving #IslandLife #PersonalGrowth #AntiHustle #ResetYourLife #SelfCare #Motivation #CareerChange #HolisticWellness #TherapistTalks #LifeCoaching #AnxietyRelief #SelfDevelopment #FindingBalance #HealingWork #MindfulLiving #TwoPartEpisode

Alex Wong is a wildly successful performer and an unapologetic optimist—and this week, the hosts try to figure out how he does it. While Into the Mud usually dives headfirst into life’s messes, Alex W. brings a calm, clear-eyed approach that feels like an antidote to the mud. Alex K. and Drew tend to fall into the familiar trap of “compare = despair,” but this week, Alex W. gently flips the script, offering a perspective where comparison becomes a source of inspiration instead of shame. In a moment when the world feels like it’s constantly ending, this episode is a much-needed palate cleanser—grounded, joyful, and full of practical wisdom for staying light without floating away. Bio: Born in Canada, Alex Wong began his tap and jazz training at age seven before starting ballet at ten with Vancouver’s Goh Ballet Academy. He quickly made a name for himself—winning two Junior World Titles in Tap and Showdance in 2000, earning the Royal Academy of Dance Solo Seal, and claiming the Bronze Medal and Audience Choice Award at the 2003 Genee Competition. In 2004, he became the first Canadian to win the prestigious Prix de Lausanne, subsequently joining the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and soon after Miami City Ballet, rising to soloist by 2007. His extensive repertoire includes leading roles in Balanchine’s Symphony in Three Movements, Agon, Western Symphony, The Nutcracker, Twyla Tharp’s Push Comes to Shove and In the Upper Room, Mark Morris’s Silhouettes, Paul Taylor’s Funny Papers, and classic works by Bournonville, Dolin, Mills, and Villela. In 2009, Alex auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance, reaching the Top 20 before contractual issues forced his exit—then returned in 2010 to reach the Top 10, only to be sidelined by a snapped Achilles tendon during a Bollywood routine. After intensive surgery, recovery, and another Achilles injury, he pivoted to commercial and theatrical work—joining NBC’s Smash, Glee, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol (Hollywood semi-finals), and signing with Bloc Talent Agency. He made his Broadway debut in Disney’s Newsies (as “Sniper”), contributed to Emmy-winning routines, released his first dance single “Crave,” and appeared in film/TV (The Greatest Showman, Fosse/Verdon, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), continued as a recurring SYTYCD All-Star, and remains a major figure in dance and social media. Alex’s Social Media: @AlexDWong, www.TheAlexWong.com Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #AlexWong #IntoTheMudPodcast #DanceLife #Optimism #JoyfulLiving #BroadwayDancer #SYTYCD #SoYouThinkYouCanDance #DanceInfluencer #LifeAdvice #CreativeLife #PerformersJourney #HappyNotPerfect #EmotionalResilience #CompareInspire #GrowthMindset #PodcastLife #PracticalWisdom #LifeInTheArts #BehindTheScenes #BroadwayLife #MentalHealthMatters #SelfAwareness #WellnessJourney #GratitudePractice #DailyJoy #BalanceNotBurnout #ResilientMindset #DancerLife #Choreography #FromStageToScreen #CreativeOptimism #AlexWongDancer #NewsiesOnBroadway #DanceTips #ArtistPerspective #PositiveEnergyOnly #InspiringConversations #PodcastEpisode #TheCreativeProcess #LiveWithIntention

Pride means something different to everyone—and sometimes, figuring out what it means to you can feel a little messy. On this week’s episode, Aidan Wharton gets muddy about what Pride really means—outside of corporate floats, circuit parties, and Instagram carousels. As a Broadway actor, writer, and founder of the popular Substack "Gay Buffet," Aidan brings humor and heart to a thoughtful conversation about identity, community friction, and finding your own way to celebrate queerness. From the beauty of queer joy to the anxiety of not fitting into “the right kind” of Pride, this episode honors the messy, personal journey of discovering what Pride looks like for you. Whether you're partying in Fire Island or quietly walking Christopher Street alone, you're not doing it wrong as long as it brings you joy and hope. Bio: Aidan is an actor, writer, and the creator of Gay Buffet, a popular Substack newsletter serving up thoughtful Queer takes on sex, culture, and self-improvement. Though technically born in Seattle, his family relocated to a yurt in rural Hawaii when he was six months old, and he spent his childhood running through the jungle, reading, and cultivating a wildly active imagination. After earning a degree in Musical Theatre from Penn State, Aidan performed on Broadway, in national tours, and on regional stages across the country in Girl From the North Country, Wicked, Footloose, and more. He also appeared in films such as Fire Island and Bros. During this time, he also worked with the NYC Pride March and then launched Gay Buffet as a way to raise awareness and funds for LGBTQ+ nonprofits while building Queer community. What began as a creative outlet has since grown into a robust community rooted in kindness, critical thinking, and unapologetic Queer joy. Aidan’s Social Media: gaybuffet.substack.com or follow along on IG: @aidanwharton Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #AidanWharton #GayBuffet #PrideMonth #QueerPodcast #IntoTheMudPodcast #LGBTQVoices #GayAndProud #QueerHistory #Stonewall #NYCPride #PrideIsPersonal #QueerJoy #QueerAnxiety #CircuitPartyCulture #SubstackWriter #QueerLiberation #DykesOnBikes #GayRepresentation #FireIsland #QueerNarratives #CelebrateQueer #QueerVisibility #PrideDiscourse #PrideReflection #PrideWithoutJudgment #LGBTQCommunity #QueerSupport #PrideAndPolitics #SafeQueerSpaces #InternalizedHomophobia #PerformativeAllyship #BroadwayQueer #PrideConfessions #GayAnxiety #NuancedPride #PrideComplexities #GayVoices #InclusivePride #QueerCultureMatters #FindingPride

When it comes to fertility, the fine print is often emotional, financial, and painfully unclear. This week on Into the Mud intersectional health educator, Justine Ang Fonte, gets muddy about the murky world of egg freezing—where empowerment meets confusion, hope meets debt, and no one tells you the full story. In this honest and detailed conversation, Justine breaks down her emotionally and financially taxing experience navigating the so-called "insurance policy" of fertility preservation. We hope this episode offers clarity and community for anyone considering—or currently in—the egg freezing process. If you’ve ever felt like reproduction is a race against time with no clear rules, this one's for you. Bio: Justine Ang Fonte, M.Ed, MPH is the child of Philippine immigrants and award-winning sex educator, consultant, and professor. Justine has been featured in The NYTimes, The Atlantic, Glamour, and Hulu docuseries, Planet Sex. On Instagram, she's "Your Friendly Ghostwriter" composing the texts you avoid sending about setting your boundaries. She is the author and voice of the Audible Original, "How To Talk To Your Kids About Sex." Justine’s Social Media: @ImJustineAF, www.JustineFonte.com Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #EggFreezing #FertilityAwareness #ReproductiveHealth #JustineAnnFonte #IntoTheMudPodcast #ReproductiveJustice #WomensHealth #FreezeYourEggs #IVFJourney #FertilityJourney #FertilityStruggles #FertilityEducation #FinancialWellness #MedicalMisogyny #HealthcareSystem #CautionaryTale #PodcastForWomen #MedicalTransparency #BodyAutonomy #EggFreezingStory #EmpoweredWomen #MillennialWomen #ModernMotherhood #HealthcareCosts #SexualHealthEducation #MuddyConversations

In this special crossover episode between Into the Mud and Well… Adjusting, anxiety takes center stage—and everyone brings their own flavor. Robin's spiraling about parenting. Steph’s contemplating the apocalypse. Drew’s afraid of gay men (yes, really). And Alex feels like she's waiting on biopsy results. From identity crises to career meltdowns, parenting panic to the soul-crushing anxiety of an underwear party, this group therapy session dives deep—and comes up laughing. It's gay panic meets emotional survival, and nobody leaves un-muddied. Well…Adjusting Podcast: Join author, actor, and unapologetically funny lady Robin Hopkins as she guides guests through setting boundaries, managing stress, scoring a new apartment, or just saving a buck for retirement (if that’s even still a thing). With her disarming wit and candid approach, Robin gets to the heart of what’s really behind all that self-sabotaging. Well…Adjusting isn’t NPR, and it’s not here to fix your life with credentials. It’s honest, relatable talk about the real issues Gen Z’ers and Millennials face today—and did we mention it’s funny? Audio Produced by Maria Passingham: @m.passingham Robin Hopkins (@RealRobHops): is a published writer, actress, podcast host, and former stand-up comic known for her mix of brutal honesty and big laughs. She’s the author of the award-winning book If These Ovaries Could Talk, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, HuffPost, and Mother Mag. Robin currently hosts Well... Adjusting and Dear Headspace. Steph Colbourn (@StephColbourn): is the founder and CEO of Edit Audio, a global podcast production company led by women, trans, and non-binary creatives. A champion for equity in audio, Steph produces acclaimed shows, leads industry trainings, and volunteers with community-based justice initiatives—all while hanging out with their dog, Chef. Edit Audio (@EditAud.io): is a women-, trans-, and non-binary-led podcast production company creating smart, inclusive audio across the US, Canada, and the UK. With clients like GitHub, Harper’s Bazaar, and the Google News Initiative, Edit Audio also produces original series, including the Ambie-nominated Date With Daddy. Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #IntoTheMudPodcast #WellAdjusting #PodcastCrossover #MentalHealthPodcast #AnxietyRelief #QueerVoices #ParentingAnxiety #TherapyTalk #CreativeBurnout #LGBTQPodcast #WomenInPodcasting #NonbinaryVoices #TransVoices #MentalHealthAwareness #QueerMentalHealth #PodcastTherapy #CandidConversations #PodcastCollab #FunnyPodcasts #TraumaHealing #HealingJourney #AwardWinningAuthor #EditAudio #StephColbourn #RobinHopkins #DearHeadspace #PodcastLife #PodSquad #QueerCreators #MomLifeUnfiltered #GayPanic #UnderwearPartySurvivor #ComedianLife #PodcastHostLife #AudioProduction #IntersectionalFeminism #RestIsResistance #BIPOCCreators #AmplifyMarginalizedVoices #SelfHelpPodcast #TherapyHumor

Happy Pride! To kick off their Pride Month celebration, Into the Mud sits down with Hitesh Tolani and Matt Atkins from the viral social movement @GaysOfNationalParks — a community where queer folks are finding friendship, healing, and love in nature. From loneliness and late bloomers to sweaty mountaintop revelations, this convo is everything listeners didn’t know they needed. Grab your boots, ditch the apps, and take a hike — literally. Gays of National Parks (GONP) is a grassroots storytelling collective and outdoor community dedicated to creating safe, joyful, and inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals in nature. Originally launched as an Instagram page for queer hikers to share their personal stories, the platform has grown into a vibrant, real-world movement—hosting group trips to national parks, collaborating with queer artists, and building lasting connections across identities and geographies. With a focus on vulnerability, visibility, and belonging, GONP helps reclaim the outdoors as a third space for queer joy, healing, and community. Social Media: @GaysOfNationalParks, www.GaysOfNationalParks.com Personal Social Media: @HiteshTolani and @MattB.Atkins Trips: In addition to sharing powerful community stories online, Gays of National Parks also organizes real-life group trips to national parks across the U.S. — including Yosemite, Big Bend, and Joshua Tree. These trips are open to LGBTQ+ participants from all walks of life and are designed to foster deep connection, self-exploration, and queer joy in the wild. Some spots are paid, while others are stipend-funded for those in need. Upcoming trips and applications are available at gaysnationalparks.com (or their IG bio!). Merch: The stunning GONP T-shirts (featured in this episode!) are designed by a queer California-based artist named Ross, who brings LGBTQ+ history to life through wearable art. Each design reflects the spirit and story of historic queer spaces — like Marshall’s Beach, a famously gay site in San Francisco that helped inspire the rainbow flag. Proceeds from merch support both the artist and grants for trip participants. Shop the collection at gaysnationalparks.com/merch. Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #gaysofnationalparks #pridemonth #queerjoy #lgbtqpodcast #lgbtqcommunity #queercommunity #into_the_mud_podcast #queerstories #pride2025 #lgbtoutdoors #natureisqueer #findyourpark #lgbtcreators #outdoorqueers #gaycamping #gayhikingsociety #reclaimnature #gayhikers #safespace #thirdspaces #chosenfamily #healinginhiking #queerhealing #queerloneliness #queerbelonging

Broadway star, Olivier Award winner and Drama Desk nominee Lesli Margherita joins Into the Mud for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about rejection—and how she’s turned it into a superpower. With her signature wit and unfiltered honesty, Lesli shares how comedy has helped her survive (and thrive) in one of the most brutal industries out there. It’s a masterclass in resilience, delivered with a wink, a stunning Italian smile, and a perfectly timed punchline. Bio: Lesli Margherita is an Olivier Award winner for her West End debut as Inez in Zorro the Musical. She made her Broadway debut originating the role of Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda the Musical, performing over 1,000 shows before returning to close out its Broadway run. She also starred as diva Mona Kent in Dames at Sea at the Helen Hayes. Off-Broadway, Lesli earned critical acclaim for her performances in Emojiland and the one-woman holiday comedy Who’s Holiday, which earned her Drama Desk, Lortel, and Off-Broadway Alliance nominations. On screen, she has appeared in “Homeland” (Showtime), “Transparent” (Amazon), “Seven Seconds” (Netflix), “Instinct” (CBS), and “The Crew” (Netflix), as well as the film The Many Saints of Newark and Opening Night. Her voice work includes Cinderella III (Disney) and “SpongeBob SquarePants” (Nickelodeon). Her regional theater credits span Guys & Dolls, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Kiss Me Kate, Spamalot, Little Shop of Horrors, and Show Boat, among others. Lesli is the creator of Broadway.com’s “Looks Not Books” and “Ship Happens,” and the digital short series Sparklepuff. Her solo shows Rule, Broad, and This Broad’s Way continue to tour nationally, and her debut live album Rule Your Kingdom is available on all digital platforms. Lesli’s Social Media: @QueenLesli and www.LesliMargherita.com Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #LesliMargherita #IntoTheMudPodcast #RejectionWithHumor #ComedyQueen #BroadwayFunnyGirl #MatildaTheMusical #DamesAtSea #Emojiland #WhosHoliday #OlivierAwardWinner #BroadwayLegend #FunnyWomen #ActressLife #TheatreLife #CreativeResilience #LaughThroughIt #TurningRejectionIntoGold #SurvivalWithStyle #ShowbizTruths #MakeItFunny #ComedyIsCoping #BroadwayStar #SoloShowQueen #TheatrePodcast #NoMeansNext #KeepItFunny #ActressWithRange #MusicalTheatreIcon #UnfilteredFunny #QueenOfCallbacks #StageAndScreen #IntoTheMud #BehindTheCurtain #WomenInTheatre #FunnyAndFierce #TheatreTalks #VoiceActress #Sparklepuff #RuleYourKingdom #LesliGetsMuddy #BroadwayEnergy

Broadway actor, composer and playwright Douglas Lyons joins Drew and Alex for a conversation about breaking out of boxes—both the ones that life puts us in and the ones we create for ourselves. From actor to writer to full creative force, Douglas shares how career expansion starts with reclaiming autonomy, building your own voice, and refusing to wait for permission. If you've ever felt stuck, overlooked, or underestimated—this one’s for you. Bio: Douglas is a multi-hyphenated Emmy and GLAAD nominated artist. His Broadway and Touring acting credits include: The revival of Parade, Beautiful, The Book of Mormon, Dreamgirls and Rent. He made his Broadway playwriting debut in 2021 with Chicken and Biscuits and his most recent work, Table 17, will head to Los Angeles’ Geffen Playhouse this Fall - after winning two Audelco awards and earning multiple Lucille Lortel, Drama League and Outer Critics nominations for it's Off-Broadway premiere at MCC. His TV/film work includes two seasons as a writer on Apple TV’s Fraggle Rock. And he’s currently penning the film adaptation of the Broadway classic Big River. Douglas’ Social Media: Douglaslyons.net @Chocolatehipster. Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #DouglasLyons #IntoTheMudPodcast #CreativeExpansion #CareerGrowth #BreakTheBox #MultiHyphenate #BroadwayVoices #CreativeAutonomy #CareerPivot #DoItYourWay #ReinventYourself #ActorToWriter #MakeYourOwnPath #RedefineSuccess #PermissionNotRequired #TypecastNoMore #ArtisticFreedom #OwnYourVoice #CareerEvolution #BeyondTheStage #LifeOutsideTheBox #FollowYourCalling #CreativeResistance #TheatreAndBeyond #UnboxYourself #BoldMoves #PurposeDrivenLife #SelfDirectedCareer #CreateWithoutPermission #OutgrowingTheMold #DreamBiggerNow #CraftYourStory #FromStageToPage #TheArtistJourney #InspiringVoices #NoMoreLimits #PersonalAgency #NextChapterEnergy #WriteYourRole #CareerExpansionTalk #CreativeCourage

Why do we glorify alcohol but demonize mushrooms? This week, Drew and Alex get muddy about psychedelics—sharing the highs, the lows, and the life-changing lessons learned from their groovy trips. From laughing fits to ego deaths, they explore how psilocybin has helped them heal, and why it’s time we rethink the stigma around this powerful, natural medicine. What if Nixon hadn’t shut it all down with the war on drugs? Where would the invaluable research on psychedelic mental health have taken us to today? Bio: Alex is a New York based comedian by way of Chicago and Boston whose bold and whip smart standup delights crowds across the US. Credits: The Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, NBC’s "That Clip Show: Holiday Edition”, 2021 season of Comedy Central Standup Featuring. Bio: Originally from Massachusetts, Drew is a Broadway dancer, actor and writer living in New York City. Credits: Broadway’s “Tootsie” and “On the 20th Century”, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, Ryan Murphy’s “Feud: Capote VS The Swans”, The Tony Awards, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Saturday Night Live, and the 2021 Met Gala. Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #Psychedelics #Mushrooms #MagicMushrooms #Psilocybin #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #BadTrips #GoodTrips #EgoDeath #PsychedelicTherapy #ShroomTok #PsychedelicPodcast #TripReport #PlantMedicine #IntoTheMudPodcast #DrewAndAlex #SafeTripping #ReframeTheStigma #NixonRuinedIt #PsychedelicResearch #PTSDHealing #AnxietyRelief #DepressionHelp #AlcoholVsMushrooms #HolisticHealing #PsychedelicExperience #Microdosing #MacroDoseMagic #NatureMedicine #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaHealing #MindExpansion #Consciousness #BadTripWisdom #LaughingOnShrooms #MushroomTripStories #FungusAmongUs #SetAndSetting #ShroomChat #StigmaSmashers

What happens when your hairline fades but your confidence levels rise? This week, Drew and Alex sit down with viral sensation and bald baddy Ben Russell Lynch to get muddy about vanity, aging, and self-image in a world obsessed with youth. Ben opens up about his journey with alopecia, the creation of his online persona, and how embracing his baldness turned into a movement. From pop songs to punchlines, Ben proves that being BALD—Baddie Addie Little Diva—isn’t a flaw, it’s a flex. Bio: Ben Russell-Lynch, originally from Midland, MI moved to NYC with a B.A. in Musical Theatre, from Oakland University, to pursue his dream of being a performer. While there he worked on National Tours, Cruise Ships, and Regional Theater stages. Much like many performers, the pandemic shifted Ben's attention to TikTok as a new creative outlet. He soon realized that embracing his hair loss with humor—through silly, sassy, and playful content—could bring smiles to millions! As @b.e.n_rl on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, he’s amassed over 5 million followers and garners 90 million views each month. These days, the show must go on in front of a ring light instead of a spotlight with hair transformations, role-play livestreams, and never ending hair flips! Ben’s Social Media: @b.e.n_rl , www.BaldBRL.com Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #IntoTheMudPodcast #BenRussellLynch #BaldAndProud #AlopeciaAwareness #BodyPositivity #SelfImage #BaldBaddies #BALD #BaddyAddyLittleDiva #VanityTalk #ConfidenceBoost #GlowUp #HairLossJourney #ReclaimingBeauty #QueerCreatives #FunnyPodcast #InspiringStories #ViralPersona #BaldHumor #LookGoodFeelGood #PodcastCommunity #SelfLoveJourney #DigitalCreator #EmbraceTheBald #AgingWithConfidence #QueerVoices #MenWithAlopecia #NoHairDontCare #LGBTQPodcast #BoldAndBald #OnlinePersona #SocialMediaStar #PopCultureChat #ReclaimYourImage #VisualIdentity #FunAndFearless #HumorAndHealing #FadingYouthRealTalk #MasculinityAndLooks #BeautyStandards #ViralConversations

It’s getting steamy and political this week when Drew and Alex sit down with Rebecca Fasman, curator at the Kinsey Institute, to talk about sex, sexuality, and the decrepit state of sexual education in America. From the ongoing attacks on Planned Parenthood to the dismantling of the Department of Education, it’s a bleak time for reproductive rights and comprehensive sex ed—and the hosts aren't afraid to say so. But through shared stories, laughter, and a conversation with one of the most respected sex-positive institutions in the country, this episode offers both catharsis and clarity. Let’s talk about sex, baby! Bio: Rebecca Fasman is the Curator for the Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington. She holds an MA in Museum Studies from New York University and a BA in Visual and Critical Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Rebecca has spent the last 20 years working in museums and art institutions, including but not limited to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York City), the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), Deutsche Bank (New York City), and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. Her curatorial practice views art, creativity, sex, and sexuality as lenses through which we can understand more about the nature of humanity, with the ultimate goal of wanting everyone to live the happiest, healthiest, most connected, and opportunity-filled lives they can. Rebecca’s Social Media: @RFasman, www.KinseyInstitute.org Crash Course: @CrashCourse (YouTube), www.TheCrashCourse.com Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #IntoTheMud #IntoTheMudPodcast #RebeccaFasman #KinseyInstitute #SexEducation #SexEdMatters #SexPositive #LetsTalkAboutSex #ReproductiveRights #PlannedParenthood #DepartmentOfEducation #SexualityStudies #LGBTQEducation #QueerVoices #BodilyAutonomy #SexAndPolitics #SexPositivePodcast #EducationalJustice #ComprehensiveSexEd #PodcastWithPurpose #FunnyAndSmart #EducationReform #FeministPodcast #OpenConversations #SexualFreedom #FightForRights #IntersectionalFeminism #SafeSexEd #SexEdIsHealthCare #AlexKumin #DrewKing #PolicyAndPleasure #SexualHealthEducation #AbstinenceIsNotEnough #TalkAboutIt #CatharsisThroughConversation #ReelsInstagram #PodcastClip #SexualityMatters #SexualHealthRights #ProtectSexEd

This week, Drew and Alex get messy with a topic stirring up muddy waters all across the art world: AI-generated art. Their guest, Turkish-American artist Sarp Kerem Yavuz, helps unpack the fear, fascination, and controversy surrounding this new medium. The hosts come in skeptical—concerned about creativity, ethics, and artistic integrity—but Sarp brings some wildly compelling analogies that start to shift their perspective. Is AI art a threat, or just another tool in the artist’s ever-evolving toolkit? Bio: The works of Sarp Kerem Yavuz reclaim Orientalist imagery and bring the visual legacy of the Middle East into the present. Through photography, sculpture, and digital art, he creates visually provocative works of art in pursuit of peaceful coexistence. Born in Paris in 1991 and raised in Istanbul, his works explore gender, politics, religion, and violence. In 2013, he became the youngest artist to exhibit and be included in the permanent collection of the Istanbul Modern Museum. His artworks are published in Turkey: Istanbul CODEX, and the Boys! book benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation. His works are also included in The Luciano Benetton Collection as part of Imago Mundi, the permanent collections of the CICA Museum in South Korea, the Norton Museum in Florida, the Allen Memorial Art Museum and the Transformer Station in Ohio, the Polaroid (Impossible Project) Collection in Berlin, the Leslie Lohman Museum of Art in New York, and the Soho House Collection. He lives and works in New York. Sarp’s Social Media: @SarpKeremYavuz and www.Sarp.info Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #IntoTheMud #IntoTheMudPodcast #AIArt #AIvsArtist #AIandCreativity #SarpKeremYavuz #AIgeneratedArt #DigitalArtEthics #FutureOfArt #CreativeIntegrity #ArtWorldDebate #ArtAndTechnology #TurkishAmericanArtist #QueerArtists #NewMediaArt #GenerativeArt #CreativeControversy #MachineLearningArt #ArtWithCode #VisualArtDebate #ArtEvolution #WhatIsArt #EthicsInArt #ArtistsOnAI #TechMeetsCreativity #ConceptualArt #DigitalAgeArt #CreativeTools #ArtDiscourse #CreativeFuture #TechAndHumanity #AlexKumin #DrewKing #ControversialArt #VisualCulture #ArtHistoryNow #AIandEthics #NewMediums #ArtWorldConversations #ModernArtistVoices #PodcastClip #ReelsInstagram #christies #christiesauctionhouse #Sarp

There’s a moment in every go-getter’s life when the spark dims, the path forward feels foggy, and everything feels stale. As Steven Pressfield says, “Resistance will tell you anything to keep you from doing your work. It will perjure, fabricate… it will assume any form.” But, try not to give in! This week on Into the Mud, Alex sits in the thick of her career plateau—frustrated, questioning, but still searching. What does it look like to stay open when everything feels stagnant? And how do you keep going when you’re not sure what “going” even means? Bio: Alex is a New York based comedian by way of Chicago and Boston whose bold and whip smart standup delights crowds across the US. Credits: The Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, NBC’s "That Clip Show: Holiday Edition”, 2021 season of Comedy Central Standup Featuring. Bio: Originally from Massachusetts, Drew is a Broadway dancer, actor and writer living in New York City. Credits: Broadway’s “Tootsie” and “On the 20th Century”, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, Ryan Murphy’s “Feud: Capote VS The Swans”, The Tony Awards, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Saturday Night Live, and the 2021 Met Gala. Follow along at @IntoTheMudPodcast on all platforms! For the visual version, follow along on YouTube! Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #IntoTheMud #IntoTheMudPodcast #CreativePlateau #CareerStagnation #Burnout #CreativeResistance #StevenPressfield #TheWarOfArt #StuckSeason #ComedianLife #AlexKumin #SearchingForDirection #FeelingFoggy #CreativeBurnout #MidCareerCrisis #SelfGrowth #MessyMiddle #MentalHealthMatters #OpenToUncertainty #VulnerabilityIsStrength #WorkInProgress #CreativeBlocks #StandUpComedy #BroadwayAdjacent #ComedyAndCrisis #KeepGoing #QuestioningEverything #MotivationSlump #InnerCritic #NYCComedian #WomenInComedy #GrowthSeason #NothingFeelsRight #HustleHangover #StillSearching #SpiritualBurnout #LiminalSpace #StayingOpen #SelfDiscovery #FoggyFuture #podcastclip

The heels are high and the stakes are higher. On this week of Into the Mud, we're joined by drag queen and activist Cacophony Daniels (also known as Broadway performer, Courter Simmons) to talk about drag bans, rising anti-LGBTQ legislation, and the fight to stay visible and vocal in a shifting political climate. From challenging toxic masculinity to pushing back against the new wave of Trump-era censorship, Cacophony gets loud, proud, and unapologetically muddy. Bio: Cacophony Daniels (aka Courter Simmons) performs internationally as an actor, singer, and drag queen. Broadway credits include Jersey Boys (Bob Crewe, Frankie Valli Standby Final Company)). Off-Broadway credits include Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli). Television credits include Last Week Tonight and Mysteries of Laura, and film credits include The Producers. His live-singing drag alter-ego, Cacophony Daniels, has been seen in Provincetown, Fire Island, New York, and all over the world with Atlantis Cruises. Drag is not a crime! Cacophony’s Social Media: @cacophonydaniels Courter’s Social Media: @courtersimmons, www.CourterSimmons.com. Watch ALL of our episodes in our Into The Mud Playlist here!: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_n_Gp9DuBWZt5H37cGc7kDJSJ15AUS1h&si=SixzVCMb7LClqlNP Your Hosts: Alex Kumin (@Alex.Kumin) and Drew King (@DrewKingNYC). Audio mixed by Sarah Webb (@SWAudioPost). Filmed and recorded in the Barrow Lounge at @TheMalin West Village. www.IntoTheMudPodcast.com #DragQueen #CacophonyDaniels #CourterSimmons #DragIsNotACrime #DragPerformer #DragArtist #DragVisibility #DragCulture #DragActivism #DragResistance #QueerArt #LGBTQRights #ProtectTransLives #QueerVoices #LGBTQActivist #StopTheHate #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerResistance #AntiLGBTQLaws #FightTheBans #QueerFuture #QueerMasculinity #GenderPerformance #ToxicMasculinity #BreakTheBinary #NonBinaryVoices #MasculinityRedefined #QueerIdentity #LGBTQVoices #IntoTheMudPodcast #IntoTheMud #IntoTheMudShow #MudTalks #QueerPodcast #PodcastInterview #PoliticalPodcast #DragPodcast #PodcastersOfInstagram #YouTubePodcast #PodcastLife #IndependentPodcast #ListenNow #Election2024 #TrumpEra #DragUnderAttack #NoDragBans #QueerAndProud #WeWontBeSilenced #MustListenPodcast #NewEpisodeAlert #PodcastPromotion #DrewKing #AlexKumin