Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Real conversations. Meaningful connections. Join me, David Begor, as I sit down with a friend to explore love, identity, and growth, from a queer point of view.

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S1E25 We've Always Marched

Mar 24, 2026 20m

We’ve Always Marched: Why We Protest, Why It Matters, and Why March 28thIn this solo episode of A Queer POV: Friends, Loves & Life, host David Begor traces the full arc of LGBTQ protest, from the…

S1E24 They're Coming for the Ring: The Fight to Overturn Marriage Equality

Mar 17, 2026 16m

They're Coming for the Ring: The Fight to Overturn Marriage EqualityIn this solo episode of A QueerPOV: Friends, Loves & Life, host David Begor takes on one of the most urgent threats facing…

S1E23 Randy Dunbar: The Art of Making Mistakes — Double Exposure

Dec 21, 2025 1h 15m

Randy and I met in 1989 while doing laundry at the Chateau des Fleurs in Los Angeles. I had just moved to LA to work at Bullocks Wilshire in visual merchandising. Randy was working as a graphic…

S1E22 Sean McCormick: on Growing Older as a Gay Man

Dec 04, 2025 1h 8m

We don’t talk about aging in the gay community nearly enough. We’re great at celebrating youth and reinvention and whatever’s shiny and new, but we don’t slow down enough to actually listen to the…

S1E21 🏳️‍🌈 The Rainbow Flag: The Story of Gilbert Baker and the Colors That Unite Us

Nov 06, 2025 21m

In this episode of A Queer POV: Friends, Loves, & Life, I trace the journey of the rainbow flag, from a small sewing studio in 1978 San Francisco to a global symbol of pride, protest, and…

S1E20 Dann Foley: Creativity, Confidence, and the Joy of Living Beautifully.

Oct 17, 2025 59m

Today, I’m talking with someone whose name you might already know if you love beautiful spaces, Dann Foley.Dann’s been designing for almost four decades, and his work has this incredible mix of…

S1E19 Coming Out With Pride on National Coming Out Day

Oct 10, 2025 25m

Coming out isn’t just one moment. It’s a lifetime of learning to live honestly, of choosing truth again and again, even when it’s hard, even when the world doesn’t make it easy.As October 11th,…

S1E18 Deb Levine: Breaking Barriers in Health, Sexuality & Technology

Oct 03, 2025 1h 6m

This week on A Queer POV: Friends, Loves, & Life, I sit down with someone who has had a remarkable influence on how we think and talk about health, sexuality, and technology: Deb Levine.Back in…

S1E17 I ask Derek Lenington: Should I Take Social Security at 62?

Sep 04, 2025 46m

As I approach my 62nd birthday, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about retirement. Not the kind where you buy an RV and start glamping in national parks (though I’ll admit, that does sound tempting).…

S1E16 Gregg: Love, Rituals, and the Small Things That Keep Us Together

Aug 28, 2025 51m

Some kids dream of hitting the winning home run. Gregg dreamed of getting through Little League without having to actually touch the bat. His father was the coach, which made quitting more…

S1E14 Designing a Life: Beau Stinnette’s Creative Journey

Aug 20, 2025 1h 4m

Every episode of The Queer POV: Friends, Loves, & Life is a chance to sit down with people I admire, and this week’s guest is no exception. I had the joy of talking with my friend Beau…

S1E14 Stephen Crouse: Building a Life, One Brick at a Time

Aug 13, 2025 55m

Join us in this heartfelt episode as we dive into the life and journey of Stephen Crouse. From his early days in very religious Colorado Springs to the decadence of San Francisco, Stephen shares his…

S1E13 Brett Klein on Love, HIV, Aging, and Radical Authenticity

Aug 07, 2025 1h 1m

Meet Brett Klein. If you haven’t crossed paths with him yet, get ready ‘cause here we go. Brett’s journey is a vivid tapestry woven with courage, humor, and the unapologetic pursuit of living life on…

S1E12 The Final Ride: 545 Miles, Two Friends, and a Whole Lot of Love

Jul 30, 2025 1h 1m

Every June, riders gather at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, helmets on, hearts full, and begin a 545-mile journey to Los Angeles as part of the AIDS/LifeCycle ride. But this year was different.…

S1E11 Kevin Chiodini: Honoring the Past, Living Authentically

Jul 23, 2025 53m

Some stories don’t shout. They hum. They make you want to sit down with a glass of wine in a crystal goblet and a cookie someone’s grandmother taught them to bake.This week on The Queer POV: Friends,…

S1E10 Jeff Heinkel: Becoming Who You Are through Sobriety, Self-Acceptance, and Starting Over

Jul 16, 2025 58m

Some people live out loud. Jeff Heinkel lives with just enough humor and mischief to keep you on your toes.In this week’s episode of Friends, Loves, & Life, Jeff shares the kind of life story…

S1E9 James Lindquist: Sobriety, HIV, and the Power of Being Seen

Jul 10, 2025 57m

In this week’s episode of A Queer POV: Friends, Loves, & Life, I sit down with James Lindquist, a community leader, a survivor, and one of those rare people who manages to make you laugh and tear…

S1E8 Ted Guice: Staying Active, Staying Visible—LGBTQ Aging and Resilience

Jul 02, 2025 49m

Every once in a while, you meet someone whose presence reminds you that joy, resilience, and purpose are not just ideals — they’re choices. They’re the product of hard-won experience and deep…

S1E7 Julie Arie: A Lifelong Ally and Friend

Jun 25, 2025 49m

What does real allyship look like? Sometimes, it’s not loud or showy. Sometimes, it’s simply showing up—over and over again. That’s the kind of love and friendship I’ve been lucky enough to have with…

S1E6 Ed Moreno: Growing Older, Finding Love, And Learning Who You Really Are

Jun 18, 2025 44m

This week on Friends, Loves, & Life, I sit down with my dear friend Ed Moreno, a man whose life has been full of adventure, transformation, heartbreak, and healing.Ed and I first met at Gold’s…

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