Throwing Shade

This week, Bryan and Erin discuss the Trump administration’s denial of social services to immigrants and their cutting back of the Endangered Species Act. Then, Bryan talks about the scandalous Magnum Ice Cream ad comparing their product to the struggle of LGBTQ people across the globe, and Erin covers the new regulations  updated sex ed programs and sexual assault curriculums that have trickled down from the #MeToo movement. Plus, Paul F...

This week, Erin looks at the background of Dayton, Ohio shooter Connor Betts and the disturbing details about him that were publicly known to try and illustrate how this kind of tragedy keeps repeating. Then, Bryan discusses the Polish magazine that gave out “LGBT-free zone” sticker to its readers, the backlash to the publication, and the court battle over its distribution...

Hang on to your casual wear, Erin’s battle with the Untuckit brand is only just beginning! For this week’s stories, Bryan discusses the ‘Toy Story 4’ boycott called for by anti-LGBTQ organization One Million Moms over a scene with lesbian parents. Then, Erin gives a rundown of the fight to end the ‘Widow Tax’ that creates financial burden and emotional stress for the families of deceased veterans...

Throwing Shade presents Groceries, a new podcast about everything groceries, from cotton candy grapes to who Mary is and why she’s “gone crackers.” It’s the Internet's (only) preeminent guide to the place we all buy food. 

This week, Erin gets into the brilliant mind of Massachusetts Senator Cindy Friedman and her mission to extend sexual harassment protections into the investment industry. Then, Bryan talks us through the fallout for lotion brand NIVEA after they rejected an ad pitch because they “don’t do gay”. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/SHADE code: SHADE) and Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/SHADE code: SHADE)...

Happy 400th episode! Bryan and Erin celebrate reaching the big four-hundo with special guests Punam Patel, Paul F. Tompkins, Dave Holmes, Ryan O’Connell, and Ronna Glickman. They’ll ring the bells of triumph while chatting about everything from grocery store cake to Looney Tunes to horse trauma to gay bar mind games and much, much, MUCH more. And make sure to check out Deeper Shade of Shade on Stitcher Premium, where Bryan and Erin interview their favorite friends of the show...

Bryan and Erin revisit the greatest moments and funniest clips in Throwing Shade history (with help from our listeners) to celebrate a fabulous milestone as they gear up for their four hundredth episode. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/SHADE code: SHADE), Bud Light, Quip (www.getquip.com/SHADE), and Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/shade code: SHADE).

Celebrate Independence Day with a new Throwing Shade! This week, Erin announces her new venture “History The Shequel” and explains why there should be an airline for pets. Then, Bryan describes his summer balls and shares which Death Cab for Cutie song he hates...

Why is UNTUCKit too much for Erin to handle? Find out on a hot new Throwing Shade! This week, Erin leads with a breakdown of a study by researcher Avanti Adhia revealing shockingly high rates of intimate-partner violence among teens, primarily directed at girls. Then, Bryan takes us through a story about an Irish restaurant that has been ordered to pay compensation to an employee who was subjected to homophobic comments from his bosses...

Bryan and Erin celebrate Pride and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots on this week’s Throwing Shade! First, Bryan profiles Marsha P. Johnson, the drag queen and advocate at the vanguard of the LGBTQ rights movement during Stonewall. Then, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding ‘fetal burial, ’Erin reviews the latest developments in U.S. abortion laws, plus what the courts have right (and also wrong)...