Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

"Shade" With Drag Star Plasma | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

RuPaul's Drag Race alum Plasma joins Holding Space With Tracy at The Stonewall Inn for a conversation about her drag origin story, loving musical theater, and honoring women like Marilyn Monroe and Barbra Streisand through the art of drag. Plasma gets into her coming out as a gay young person to open-minded parents in Northeast Texas, where kids rode horses to school and there was a goat farm across the street. #plasma #rupaulsdragrace #LGBTQ #podcast #interview Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones.Subscribe to Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today. #plasma #rupaulsdragrace #LGBTQ #podcast #interview Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones. Subscribe to Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today. Past guests include Harvey Guillén, Peppermint, Frankie Grande, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi, Michael James, Scott, Marti Cummings, Jake Wesley Rogers, Valorie Curry, Dylan Akira Adler, Alexis Floyd, Nicole Pacent, Michael Urie, Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, Kat Cunning, and more. Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE IG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram → / tracyegilchrist ⁠ Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

"Correct Answer is Liza Minnelli!" with Marti Cummings | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

As part of the Holding Space with Tracy Stonewall Sessions, recorded at the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ rights movement, drag artist and activist Marti Cummings joins Tracy in a conversation that ranges from Cats: The Jellicle Ball to divas like Liza Minnelli, Madeline Kahn, and Sally Field (impersonations ensue). Raised in Maryland, Marti shares what pop culture touchstones informed their work. The conversation includes anecdotes about being recognized in New York City and Marti's audition for Titanique and hosting their show Stage Fright! Of course, queer rights and the state of the world come up, and Marti approaches it all with hope. #drag #LGBTQ Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones. Subscribe to Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today. Past guests include Harvey Guillén, Peppermint, Frankie Grande, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi, Michael James, Scott, Marti Cummings, Jake Wesley Rogers, Valorie Curry, Dylan Akira Adler, Alexis Floyd, Nicole Pacent, Michael Urie, Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, Kat Cunning, and more. Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE IG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram → / tracyegilchrist ⁠ Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

"Stonewall Is American History" with Stacy Lentz | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

Co-owner of the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ civil rights movement and cofounder of the Stonewall Gives Back Initiative, Stacy Lentz has been fighting for queer rights for decades. Clear-eyed and hopeful for the next generations, Stacy and Tracy discuss how history is embedded in the foundation of the Stonewall Inn, preserving its right to fly the rainbow flag, and how she's inspired by young people. This is a thoughtful discussion recorded at the Stonewall Inn that connects LGBTQ+ history with the present and future that is not to be missed. #stonewallinn #lgbtqia #queer #lgbtqhistory Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones. Subscribe to Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today. Past guests include Harvey Guillén, Peppermint, Frankie Grande, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi, Michael James, Scott, Marti Cummings, Jake Wesley Rogers, Valorie Curry, Dylan Akira Adler, Alexis Floyd, Nicole Pacent, Michael Urie, Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, Kat Cunning, and more. Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE IG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram → / tracyegilchrist ⁠ Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

"Your Friends and Neighbors" with Lena Hall | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

Tony winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) made a splash on TV as Ali in Apple TV+ series Your Friends and Neighbors. On this bonus episode of Holding Space with Tracy, she discusses improving and building an on-screen brother/sister relationship with Jon Hamm, playing a character who is bipolar, and perimenopause. #LenaHall #tonyawards #broadway #appletvplus #Yourfriendsandneighbors #podcast #interview Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones. Subscribe to Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today. Past guests include Harvey Guillén, Peppermint, Frankie Grande, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi, Michael James, Scott, Jake Wesley Rogers, Valorie Curry, Dylan Akira Adler, Alexis Floyd, Nicole Pacent, Michael Urie, Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, Kat Cunning, and more. Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE IG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram → / tracyegilchrist ⁠ Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

"Rocky Horror Saves Lives" with Harvey Guillén | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

A star of film, TV, and stage, Harvey Guillén played the beloved vampire slayer Guillermo on What We Do in the Shadows for six seasons. The versatile actor has also starred in The Magicians on TV and the superhero movie Blue Beetle, and is a recognized voice actor in The Garfield Movie, Angry Birds: Mystery Island, and Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake. Now he stars in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway in the dual role of Eddie and Dr. Scott. Harvey joins Holding Space with Tracy at the historic Stonewall Inn to discuss how Rocky has saved queer lives, why Blue Beetle deserves a big audience, and why Guillermo’s coming out scene on What We Do in the Shadows felt personal. Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones. Subscribe to Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today. Past guests include Peppermint, Frankie Grande, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi, Michael James, Scott, Jake Wesley Rogers, Valorie Curry, Dylan Akira Adler, Alexis Floyd, Nicole Pacent, Michael Urie, Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, Kat Cunning, and more. Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE IG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram → / tracyegilchrist ⁠ Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

"Unapologetic" with Broadway's Michael James Scott | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

For more than 4,000 performances, Michael James Scott played Genie in Broadway's Aladdin. The star of nine Broadway shows, Scott joins Tracy at The Stonewall Inn, the birthplace of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. They get into Genie and how Scott is one of only a few out queer people to play him, growing up in Baltimore, working with his mentor, Ben Vereen, and their mutual crush on Ragtime star Caissie Levy. Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones. Subscribe to Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today. Past guests include Peppermint, Frankie Grande, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi, Jake Wesley Rogers, Valorie Curry, Dylan Akira Adler, Alexis Floyd, Nicole Pacent, Michael Urie, Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, Kat Cunning and more. Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE IG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram → / tracyegilchrist ⁠ Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

"True Believer" with The Boys star Valorie Curry | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

The Boys star Valorie Curry joins Holding Space with Tracy for an in-depth conversation about what drove her character, Firecracker, and the importance of The Boys confronting the current administration. Valorie also discusses queer identity, starring in The Following, and answers the pod's central question, "What is your 'Defying Gravity?'" #ValorieCurry #theboys #lgbtqia #queer #superhero #podcast #interview Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones. Subscribe to "Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist" for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today. Past guests include Peppermint, Frankie Grande, Mark Indelicato, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi, Jake Wesley Rogers, Dylan Akira Adler, Alexis Floyd, Nicole Pacent, Michael Urie, Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, Kat Cunning and more. Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE IG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram → / tracyegilchrist ⁠Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

Hacks' Mark Indelicato Loves Strong Women, Jean Smart | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

The former Ugly Betty star chats with Holding Space with Tracy about Hacks' final season, including the central love story between Hannah Einbinder's Ava and Jean Smart's Deborah. Mark also dives into how David Bowie inspires him, friendships with and a deep respect for women, gay culture, and more. #lgbtqia #markindelicato #Hacks #podcast #interview Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones.Subscribe to "Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist" for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today.Past guests include Peppermint, Frankie Grande, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi, Jake Wesley Rogers, Dylan Akira Adler, Alexis Floyd, Nicole Pacent, Michael Urie, Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, Kat Cunning and more.Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE IG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram → / tracyegilchrist ⁠Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

Backstage on Broadway with Frankie Grande | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

Titanique star Frankie Grande joins Tracy for a Backstage on Broadway special episode where they discuss his witty, moving memoir, Supergay! In his dressing room at the St. James Theatre they chat about how being queer is a super power, gender presentation, recovery, Bowie, a perilous and hilarious hike he took with his sister, Ariana Grande, Broadway, recovery, and fisting (sort of). It's all there! Frankie was the first guest on "Holding Space with Tracy" when we launched in December. We are forever grateful to him for being the first and bringing all of his wit, intellect, and ability to hold space. Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones. Subscribe to "Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist" for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today. Past guests include Peppermint, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi, Jake Wesley Rogers, Dylan Akira Adler, Alexis Floyd, Nicole Pacent, Michael Urie, Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, Kat Cunning and more. Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE IG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram → / tracyegilchrist ⁠ #FrankieGrande ⁠#supergay #titanique #lgbtqia Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

"Bisexual Buddha" with Sherry Cola | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

Actor and comedian Sherry Cola (Joy Ride) joins Tracy for a hilarious and heartfelt discussion. They get into Sherry playing a different kind of character in Netflix’s hit Little Brother, her pivotal role on Shrinking this season, and ramping up her TV career on I Love Dick before landing a lead on Good Trouble. Sherry also discusses LGBTQ+ Pride, working with heroes like Keanu Reeves and Christopher Meloni, why we need a Good Trouble and The Bold Type crossover movie, and why she may take the moniker Bisexual Buddha. Warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling as activism and the joy of queer milestones. Subscribe to "Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist" for intentional, emotionally intelligent conversations with the artists shaping culture today. Past guests include Peppermint, Frankie Grande, Marco Pigossi, Jake Wesley Rogers, Dylan Akira Adler, Alexis Floyd, Nicole Pacent, Michael Urie, Kate Box, Kat Cunning and more. #SherryCola #Netlflix #Shrinking #⁠GoodTrouble ⁠#lgbtqia⁠ Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week 🎧 LISTEN & WATCHSpotify → ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2PZzo7b..⁠. Apple Podcasts → ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..⁠. YouTube → / @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE IG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram → / tracyegilchrist ⁠ Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

Peppermint's Pride at The Stonewall Inn | Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist

The legendary Peppermint joins Tracy at the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City where she touches on what the storied venue means to her, being named a grand marshal of NYC Pride, her history with drag, costarring in Survival of the Thickest and more. She also answers the central question of what piece of art has helped shape her life. Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist - new podcast episodes every week 🎧 LISTEN & WATCHSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2PZzo7b... Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube → / @holdingspacewithtracy 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACEIG → / holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → / holdingspacewithtracy YT → / @holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRISTInstagram → / tracyegilchrist #Peppermint #StonewallInn #NYCPride #lgbtqia Hosted by: Tracy E. Gilchrist Produced by: João Dall’Stella Co-Produced by: Mason May Editing & Sound Design by: Allison Tate Photos by: Emily Teague Publicity: Tony Morrison, Morrison Media Group Social Media Marketing Assistance by: Ryan Heller Executive Produced by: Tracy E. Gilchrist, Tony Morrison, and João Dall’Stella

"The Audacity" Full Cast Interview: Billy Magnussen, Paul Adelstein, Meaghan Rath & More

In this episode, Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with the cast and creator of AMC's The Audacity: Paul Adelstein, Billy Magnussen, Jonathan Glatzer, Ava Marie Telek, Thailey Roberge, Everett, Meaghan Rath, Rob Corddry, and Simon Helberg, to explore the complexities of playing characters caught in the crosshairs of the tech industry's power struggles. The guests discuss the show's satirical take on technocracy, AI, class disparities, and the deep humanity hidden behind the facade of Silicon Valley ambition.

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Hallmark's Robbie Simpson: Finding Mr. Christmas, a Seaplane Proposal & the Power of Queer Stories

Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with Hallmark's Robbie Simpson to explore his journey as a queer actor and producer, from his GLAAD-nominated role on Hallmark's Finding Mr. Christmas to his powerful views on storytelling as activism and the joy of his recent engagement. 📲 FOLLOW HOLDING SPACE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holdingspacewithtracyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holdingspacewithtracy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holdingspacewithtracy ✨ FOLLOW TRACY E. GILCHRIST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyegilchrist

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Deadloch Season 2 with Kate Box, Madeline Sami, and The Kates

Deadloch creators Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, along with stars Kate Box and Madeleine Sami, talk Deadloch Season 2, filming in the Northern Territory heat, expanding the world of the show, new queer characters, and the series’ signature blend of dark comedy and noir suspense on this episode of Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist. New Holding Space podcast episodes weekly! #Deadloch #KateBox #MadeleineSami #TracyEGilchrist

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Michael Urie's star is NOT "Shrinking"

Emmy-nominated actor Michael Urie joins Tracy E. Gilchrist to talk about the historic moment four queer actors shared an Emmy category, why Shrinking is a homophobia-free zone, and his deeply personal addiction to Barry Manilow. Guest: Michael Urie (Shrinking, Ugly Betty, Broadway) Host: Tracy E. Gilchrist Holding Space: https://www.instagram.com/holdingspacewithtracy Follow Tracy: https://www.instagram.com/tracyegilchrist

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Ariana DeBose on Scarpetta, Grief, AI & Queer Representation

Academy Award–winning actor Ariana DeBose joins Tracy E. Gilchrist to talk about Scarpetta, a tense thriller that doubles as a portrait of a big, messy Italian family and the woman at its center. They discuss the ensemble cast, Lucy Scarpetta’s complicated role within the family, and how the series balances murder mystery with emotional survival inside a tight-knit but chaotic household. The conversation also explores Lucy’s grief over her wife and the show’s provocative use of AI as a coping mechanism. Ariana reflects on the importance of authentic queer representation on screen and the emotional imperative to feel deeply and live fully. The episode closes with a poignant reflection inspired by Prince’s iconic song “Purple Rain.” Subscribe to Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist for thoughtful, emotionally intelligent conversations with artists shaping LGBTQ+ culture today. New episodes weekly.

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Kat Cunning on Non-Binary Identity, Art & The Wizard of Oz

Actor, musician, and non-binary artist Kat Cunning joins Tracy E. Gilchrist for an intimate conversation about identity, creativity, and queer representation in film, television, and music. Kat reflects on their journey from ballet and theater to screen roles in The Deuce and Trinkets, their evolving non-binary gender identity, and how queer lived experience shapes their work as a performer and songwriter. They share personal stories about meeting and getting engaged to Jules, DIY music and video-making, and why The Wizard of Oz continues to influence their artistic voice. The episode also explores LGBTQ community care, self-expression, and advice for queer youth navigating identity today. Thoughtful, candid, and inspiring, this conversation highlights the power of art as self-definition — and connection as survival. Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/holdingspacewithtracy TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@holdingspacewithtracy YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@holdingspacewithtracy #HoldingSpacePodcast #TracyEGilchrist #KatCunning #NonBinaryArtist #QueerIdentity #TheDeuce #Trinkets #TheWizardOfOz #LGBTQPodcast #NewEpisode

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Dylan Akira Adler: Going Viral, Musical Comedy and Having a Gay Twin

Comedian, TikToker and classically trained pianist Dylan Akira Adler joins Tracy E. Gilchrist to talk viral fame, musical theater influences, touring, and using comedy to process trauma and build community. Dylan reflects on the backflip that went viral, writing for late-night television, and creating a musical comedy about survivorship. He also opens up about growing up with a gay twin, opening for major comedy names, and what he’s holding space for now. Warm, candid and funny, this episode blends humor and heart while spotlighting the healing power of performance.

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Harry Lighton & Harry Melling on PILLION, Queer Cinema & Creative Risk

BONUS EPISODE: Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with Pillion writer-director Harry Lighton and star Harry Melling to explore the film’s portrayal of a gay Dom/sub community, the role of humor, casting Alexander Skarsgård, and the delicate process of building on-screen trust.

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Jake Wesley Rogers on his Debut Album , Faith & Reinvention

Musician Jake Wesley Rogers joins Tracy E. Gilchrist to discuss his debut studio album, Songs in the Key of Love; growing up queer in Missouri; blending art and activism; and finding solace in music, silence, and community. They touch on touring with Cyndi Lauper, recording at Bernie Taupin’s piano and Abbey Road, confronting health challenges, and performing an original song, "Love One Another," live in the studio.

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