Welcome to the only podcast exploring the messiness, awesomeness, of masculinity of being a gay man over 40. Each episode is about sparking idea, addressing challenges, and diving deep into what it looks like to be a vulnerable gay guy. We talk about the stuff us gay guys have a hard time talking about, man-to-man: masculinity, sex, careers, our bodies, parenting, sexuality, failures, success, and aging, relationships, coming out - nothing is off limits.
40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk is the revamped version of 40 Plus: Real Men. Real Talk podcast and is a short format podcast that's easy to digest. We take deep dives - one topic at a time - digging up the truth of what it’s like to be a gay man, instead of some contrived expectation of masculinity. We’re reclaiming manhood and our masculinity by facing our fears, making bold moves, and living life without apologies. Join us, but you've got to drop your BS, forget posturing, and be ready to explore the comical dysfunctions of our lives as gay men 40+ years of age!
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Can You Still Get Hard After 40? Shay Doran on Performance Anxiety for Gay Men (00:45:41)
Many gay men over 40 quietly panic when sex stops working the way it used to. Erections feel unpredictable. Anxiety creeps in. Porn, media, and aging myths make it worse.
Men’s coach Shay Doran bring...
Gay or Straight, Same Relationship Struggles: Attachment, Boundaries, and Starting Over with Ralph Brewer (00:41:28)
In this powerful midlife conversation, Ralph Brewer, author of Rebuild: The Complete Guide to Starting Over as a Man, unpacks the universal relationship challenges men face, gay or straight.
From a...
The Art of Male Boudoir: Confidence, Intimacy & Body Liberation with Photographer Trey Fox (00:45:22)
In this bold and eye-opening episode, I sit down with male boudoir photographer Trey Fox to explore how intimate portraiture helps men reclaim confidence, reconnect with their bodies, and see themselv...
Glowing Up Gay: A Late-Life Coming Out, Authenticity Story with Peter Leahy (00:39:44)
In this episode, author Peter Leahy shares his powerful late-life coming out story towards true authenticity. In this episode we explore what it means to shed old personas, embrace your identity at an...
From Rock Bottom to Reinvention: Late-Life Gay Awakening & Recovery with David Osterman (00:37:19)
In this powerful episode, David Osterman shares his journey from late-life self-discovery to addiction recovery that is nothing short of extraordinary. David opens up about coming out in his 40s, surv...
Lonely, Sober, and Still Searching: How Gay Men Build Real Connection Without Losing Themselves – Christopher Tompkins (00:41:09)
Loneliness is one of the most unspoken struggles among gay men, especially as we age, get sober, or outgrow old social circles. In this powerful conversation, licensed therapist Chris Tompkins unpacks...
Black Queer Dance, Masculinity & The Politics of Passing – Dr. Mark Broomfield (00:48:07)
In this intriguing episode, Dr. Mark Broomfield, author of Black Queer Dance, Gay Men and the Politics of Passing for Almost Straight, explores the complex intersections of race, queerness, masculini...
Why Queer History Matters: Preserving Pride, Power, and Our Stories – Adrian Cardwell (00:41:18)
In this powerful episode, LGBTQ+ historian and collector Adrian Cardwell shares how his project, Badge of Pride, is preserving 30 years of queer history to ensure our stories are never forgotten.
Fr...
From Number Crunching to Piano Keys: Mike Maimone’s Journey of Love, Loss & Reinvention (00:32:52)
In this soulful and unfiltered conversation, singer-songwriter Mike Maimone—a former accountant turned queer creative force—shares how love, loss, and midlife reinvention shaped his music and life.
F...
Inside the Rise of GADDIES: Building Community, Culture & Confidence for Gay Dads – David Morgenstern (00:38:12)
What happens when fatherhood meets unapologetic pride? David Morgenstern, founder of GADDIES, is redefining what it means to be a gay dad through bold branding, community, and connection. From the evo...
Coming Out at 70: The Courage to Be Courageous with – Dan Bolen (00:37:53)
What does it take to come out, really come out, when you’ve spent a lifetime hiding behind shame, success, and survival? In this episode of 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk, Rick Clemons sits down with auth...
Aging Out Loud: Midlife, Self-Acceptance, and Gay Wisdom with – John Patrick (00:54:53)
In this raw and heartfelt episode, New York designer, storyteller and former drag performer, John Patrick (JP) for a powerful conversation about growing older, wiser, and freer as gay men. Together, J...
Running Toward Change: Dakarai Larriett on Faith, Politics, and Courage in Alabama – Dakarai Larriett (00:38:53)
In this powerful episode, Alabama native and political candidate Dakarai Larriett talks about what it really means to lead with authenticity in one of the toughest states to do it. From surviving a fa...
Intimacy, Aging, and the New Era of Sexual Wellness– Jeff Abraham (00:42:28)
In this open and unapologetic conversation, Jeff Abraham, CEO of Promescent, talks about sexual wellness, communication, and confidence at any age. From lube myths to aging libidos, solo masturbation ...
Creativity, Authenticity & Aging: A Halloween Conversation with Author Ricky Baxter (00:38:58)
In this Halloween episode of 40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk., host Rick Clemons sits down with UK-based author and creative professional Ricky Baxter to explore what it means to keep your creativity alive...
From Stonewall to Florida: Drag, Activism, and Keeping Pride Alive in Troubled Times – Eric Swanson (00:43:07)
In this powerful episode, Eric Swanson activist, performer, and drag entertainer - aka Miss Bouvier - joins me to talk about what it really means to keep Pride alive when the world feels divided. From...
Playfulness, Possibility, and Queer Joy After 40 – Cas Holman (00:37:31)
In this episode of 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk, Rick sits down with author Cas Holman - author, creative designer, and playful instigator, to explore the power of playfulness in adult life—and why it m...
Coming Out, Family, and Community: Brian Bond of PFLAG National on National Coming Out Day (00:45:05)
In this powerful National Coming Out Day episode, Rick Clemons sits down with Brian Bond, CEO of PFLAG National, to talk about the organization’s 52-year mission of supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and t...
Pleasure Meets Protection: The Power of Talking Condoms – Milla Impola (00:37:27)
Talking about condoms shouldn’t feel awkward—it should feel empowering. In this episode, I sit down with Milla Impola, a sexual health educator and advocate with ONE® Condoms, to explore how pleasure,...
From Law School to Dance Stage: David Rousseve on Love, Loss, and Bold Artistic Journeys (00:38:08)
In this episode, choreographer and dancer David Rousseve joins Rick to share his inspiring journey—from Princeton to law school to the dance stage. David opens up about the recent loss of his husband,...
Writing LGBTQ+ Truths in Turbulent Times – John Casey (00:34:16)
About John
John Casey is senior editor of The Advocate, writing columns about political, societal, and topical issues with leading newsmakers of the day.
The columns include interviews with Sam Altman...
How Gay Men Can Get Their Financial Health On Track – Brian Thompson (00:46:28)
Gay men often live for the fun of today but forget to plan for tomorrow. Enter Brian Thompson, queer financial advisor and founder of Brian Thompson Financial LLC. With a background as a tax attorney ...
Discovering The Power of Rituals & Spirituality In Our 40 Plus Gay Lives – Bill Hulseman (00:46:51)
In today's episode, Rick Clemons interviews author Bill Hulseman about his new book Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass. Bill opens up about growing up Catholic, embracing his queer identi...
Gay Mens Guide To Working the Room Without Working Too Hard – with Rob Giardinelli (00:37:48)
In this episode I’m joined by keynote speaker and workshop leader Rob Giardinelli to unpack the real reason so many of us as gay men fumble in rooms (not back rooms) full of people, and how to flip th...
Poetry, Prostate Cancer, and Preserving Queer Legacy – A Conversation with Mickie Kennedy (00:33:28)
In this deeply moving episode, Rick sits down with poet and cancer survivor Mickie Kennedy to explore how poetry became a tool for healing after prostate and colon cancer.
Together, they unpack the ...
