Episodes

  • Have You Heard of Christmas?! We have, and it sounds absolutely stunning. Secure The Gag is honored to have as a guest this week the holiday pop diva, actress AND star, Matt Rogers (Have You Heard of Christmas?, I Love That For You, Fire Island, Las Culturistas)!!

    Matt and Nathan talk about the culture including Matt’s highly anticipated Have You Heard of Christmas Showtime special, tour, and forthcoming album (shh!). Matt gives an official deep dive into his comedy and Christmas special inspirations for his own special, discusses the background of multiple songs, and gives the inside holiday scoop. They also discuss Matt’s work tackling the gay assistant trope on I Love That For You, giving us drama in Fire Island, and of course what’s to come. Tune in and buy tickets to Matt’s tour kicking off in Atlanta 12/1!

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


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  • Secure The Gag orders!!! Hey besties, this week's episode is like no other. We have the TikTok food haul prince, Dakota Wright (@printfairy)!!!

    Y'all we get into Cookout, Buc-cees, TGIFridays, and more! Dakota dishes on the viral rise of his TikTok videos showing up and showing out at our favorite restaurants. He also shares about his proposal from now husband Jackson (the icon) on Watch What Happens Live, his brand new pink Toyota, and favorite TikTok creators. What is on this TikTok Trailbalzer’s FYP, you’ll have to listen to find out!

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

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  • From indie improv darling to comedy festival creator, this week’s Secure The Gag guest is none other than the beloved Otter Lee (Tooning Out The News, Fairview, Edinburgh Fringe)!!!


    Otter and Nathan get into Otter’s summer standup show at Fringe and their UK stand up tour that left audiences shocked, gagged, and gooped. Otter also shares about his work on Comedy Central’s Tooning Out The News and working as a voice over artist in a self constructed studio. They also get into Otter’s highly speculated love life and the journey of his 1,000 boyfriends (our quote not his for the record, starting the Asian Comedy Festival, and his upcoming indie film.

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • Let’s get cute AND spooky!! To celebrate the premiere of Dragula: Titans next week, we have on the pod this week, the scary and sickening Abhora (Dragula, Dragula: Titans, Vogue, The Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Awards Contest Competition)!!!

    Abhora and Nathan discuss Abhora’s hilarious Dragula: Titan’s promo look and the inspiration behind it as well as some of Abhora’s iconic drag looks and performances. They also talk about Abhora’s work with Alaska along with winning the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Awards Contest Competition and appearing in VOGUE! Let’s go to the dark depths of drag and chit and chat!! ((TW: Self Harm & Suicide))

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


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  • FAT SLUTS, LET’S GO!!! A dream come true to welcome to the pod the incredible, edible, and perfect MEATBALL (Sloppy Seconds, Fat Slut, Dragula, Pretty Smart)!!!!

    First things first, BUY TICKETS to FAT SLUT this Friday. ATL Pride, come through!

    In this episode, Meatball and Nathan go absolutely IN on Trisha Paytas’s new bundle of joy, Malibu Barbie Paytas-Hacmon, the origins of her Fat Slut party/event/show, and the story behind Big Dipper and Meatball’s friendship and podcast, Sloppy Seconds. They also discuss Twitter gays, Greg Sulkinn’s track suits, and Meatball’s award winning talent performance at the drag queen of the year pageant!

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • Fall is sapphic and so is this episode! We are joined by the CEO of lesbian Twitter this week - writer, director, and author, Jill Gutowitz (Girls Can Kiss Now, The Ladies, Gayme Show)!!!


    Jill and Nathan discuss at length Jill’s incredibly funny, touching, and RESEARCHED novel, Girls Can Kiss Now. The memoir meets essay collection touches on the arrival of lesbian media, Jill’s experience working in Hollywood, and the queerest parts of the aughts and beyond. Jill also shares about her experience as a professional Taylor Swift fan, writing on Gayme Show, and shares the full scoop about her Outfest premiered short, The Ladies. Turn off Forlklore and press play on this episode.

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • Get into the virgo groove and close out summer with THE pop culture catch up episode with comedian, writer, viral Twitter user, Gabe Bergado (Netflix, Teen Vogue, Elle, Vulture, W Magazine)!!!

    Gabe and Nathan chat about Gabe’s comedic stylings, writings, and his European jaunt abroad to work his screenplay. They also discuss Survivor at length as Gabe hosts weekly Survivor viewing parties in Brooklyn, how Gabe crafts his (100s of) viral tweets, and finding humor in the editorial world. Gabe also shares his thoughts and feelings about ANTM, Kevin Jonas, and white colonizer fathers to name a few topics! Get into this week’s lovely ep!

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix

    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • A sweet little episode this week with comedian, baker, artist, and cake boy, Jonny Manganello (Netflix’s Is It Cake?, Try Guys, TikTok)!!!


    Jonny and Nathan discuss Jonny’s latest, greatest, and most favorite cake creations (WALL-E) and the viral TikTok videos that accompany them. They get into Jonny’s time on Netflix’s Is It Cake?, the realistic cake baking and designing competition show, and the behind the scenes tea. Jonny also shares about his process for both baking and content creation, the link between humor and cakes, and of course making videos with his iconic mom and her gay fans. Get a nice slice of red velvet and tune in!

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • A beautiful and brilliant conversation with the oh, so talented Nori Reed (Raven’s Home, Hot White Heist, HBO Max, Netflix is a Joke Festival)!!!

    Nori and Nathan discuss pool parties, Bratz dolls, and the asian diaspora! They also get into Nori’s infamous stand up comedy and she breaks down one of her jokes that is a favorite of Trixie and Katya. Nori also shares about writing for Disney Channel’s first live action trans character, writing for Hot White Heist, and teases her upcoming projects. Crank up your airfryer and tune in!!!

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • If you’re interested in Edinburgh Fringe, this episode is for you! Fresh off the plane, we are graced by the presence of comedian, writer, Secure The Gag field correspondent, Reid Pope (Edinburgh Fringe, Vulture, Austin Comedy Film Festival)!!!

    Our first return guest and what a joy that it’s dear friend, Reid Pope. Nathan and Reid discuss Reid’s 100th newsletter, Lesbian Jesus Is Pregnant With Vibes, TikTok, and being gay on Fridays. Reid also shares all about their experience in Scotland this month as a director of a show at fringe. We learn about flyering, bad show names, and eating halloumi wraps.

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • A history making episode of Secure The Gag! For the first time in drag race herstory, I mean, in Secure The gag lore, there has never been an episode recorded IRL. And with great honor comes great responsibility and that’s why this episode’s guest is none other than comedian and actor, Betsy Helmer (UCB, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, FBI: Most Wanted)!!!

    And the fun continues as this podcast celebrates online comedy and Betsy has no social media. She won’t even be able to promote the episode so truly one for the books. Nathan and Betsy talk about her relationship to social media apps and online comedy, Betsy’s come up at UCB and love of improv, and taking improv to dramatic work. Betsy also teaches yoga and shares the link between comedy and yoga (not farting apparently). Tune in as two friends catch up and celebrate love, life, and accidentally eating candles.

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • This episode’s guest is as close as we will get to someone who serves not only in the public office but the main one like the white house! Please welcome to your ears the brilliant comic behind the viral Kamala Harris impression, Allison Reese (Just For Laughs, The Revolution Will Be Improvised, TikTok)!!!


    Nathan and Allison chit-chat about Allison’s recent Just For Laughs journey, creating sketches for the ViacomCBS Showcase, and writing on The Revolution Will Be Improvised, Second City’s residency show at The Kennedy Center. Allison also shares the discovery within that led her to becoming the world’s #1 Kamala Harris impersonator along with her process for creating other comedic characters and bits. Catch Allison in an upcoming show including her N’kay Hour, her variety late night show that she hosts at Vice President Harris. Get into it!!!

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • It’s a sister power hour episode of love and h-word activity! Joining us this week is the comedian, writer, singer, omnicord player, Ái Vy Luu (Reductress, Awf Mag, Ars Nova Trans Moses)!!!


    Nathan and Ái Vy break down side chick summer, polyamory, finding couples on Feeld, and of course comedy - they get there! Ái Vy also dishes about her recent stand up bits and jokes including “cute, pretty, hot” crowd work and getting the guy’s girlfriend you’re hooking up with to obsess over you. Ái Vy also shares about their Ars Nova residency, satirical writing, and work with Queer Window and Tea Before Bed. Most importantly, they chat about IKEA content creation! Get into it!

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • Our daddy, who art a zaddy, call me by your name!! We are going to church this week on Secure The Gag because we have none other than actor, writer, comedian, singer, lovely person, Alanna Darby (Seasoned, Dracula, TikTok)!!!

    Nathan and Alanna chat about Alanna’s viral TikTok videos including her iconic zaddy prayer, the evolution of her identity, and viral sounds. Alanna also shares the story behind her iconic gender introduction videos (look it up!) and the community she’s built online. They also get into Alanna’s musical performances, work in theatre, and her MFA thesis performance that brings her j-o-y. Catch Alanna performing and working all around town! (SHAKESPEARE, heard of her?)

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • It’s a g@y af episode of Secure The Gag this week with comedian, actor, podcaster, Eric Williams (That’s A Gay Ass Podcast)!!!

    Eric and Nathan get into Eric’s post grad gig as the lead in Elf The Musical and all that comes with touring. They also dive into Eric’s shared twin barmitzvah (which is called a B’nai Mitzvah!!), the gay ass backstory for That’s A Gay Ass Pod, Eric’s viral TikTok’s (see: unitoe), and moving to and working in Los Angeles (famous city). Tune in, girlie.


    Also, Nathan was a guest of Eric’s pod, check out the episode HERE.

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix

    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • The 69th episode of Secure The Gag is with none other than the ShartyParty69, Casey Thomas Brown (Father of the Bride, The Kominsky Method, Search Party, Tell Me a Story)!!!

    Casey and Nathan jump into the conversation with Casey’s portrayal of Kyler in Father of the Bride alongside his comedic collaborator/wife, Chloe Fineman. They also discuss Casey’s work on The Kominsky Method alongside Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin. Casey also shares his process for his comedic character and impression videos on Instagram and the inspiration he pulls for characters through clothing. If you’re a crossover fan of Pepper Ann and Amanda Peet, this episode is for you.

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • Happy Pride!! Rounding out the month we have on the pod this week - spooky lovely comedy tattoo baby - Air Durnell (Reductress, Yes And Laughter Lab, UCB)!!!

    Air and Nathan get directly into MUNA, Pride, and of course Air’s career as a tattoo artist and apprentice. They chat about the crossover of tattooing and comedy and when permanent body art should make us laugh (i.e. Teletubees but make it LOTR). The two also chat about Air’s work on Reductress, their successful project at the Yes And Laughter Lab, and going viral on TikTok for their Jennifer Coolidge impression. Don’t worry! They also discuss knives, sex, and horny haunted houses.

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • Calling all princes and cowboys! We have dual citizenship queer royalty on the pod today in the form of stand up comedian and hot person, Cara Connors (Dating #NoFilter, OUTtv, Just For Laughs, Straight for Pay tour)

    Nathan and Cara discuss Cara’s journey to international tourdom, coming out of straight marriage, and Cara’s King Princess impression. The two also get into Cara’s CBC television series, 90 Day Fiancé, and Cara’s plans of recording an album. Cara also shares their inspirations and vision for their future in comedy. Tune in, luv.

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • WE DISCUSS A LOT THIS WEEK! This episode is one of my favorite conversations with one of my favorite people. Welcome to the pod comedian, writer, producer, babe, Zach Schiffman (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Tooning Out, 54 Below)!!!

    Let’s get down to business. Zach and Nathan cover everything: the Harvard Westlake to Broadway pipeline, Olivia Rodrigo, Fashion, Broadway, and comedians cutting open their hands at shows. They also get into Zach’s stand up, comedian work on Twitter (and the stan armies that fight him!), and being named by Vulture as a Taylor Swift Scholar. Zach also shares about his lives shows on the horizon and the inspirations behind them - it’s deep!!

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag

  • It’s a beautiful day in the gayborhood! It’s time to start DOING THE WORK sheeple and listen to today’s episode with the delightful green thumb, Jessica Henderson (Shrill, All Hail Beth, Slumber Party, Growing Down)!!!

    Jess and Nathan discuss Australian accents, Glamour scientists, and astrological inspiration. They also get into Jess’ stand up comedy, solo show, of course - doing the work. Jess also shares about their work on season three of Hulu’s Shrill and the story of how Aidy Bryant absolutely had the biggest comedy crush on them and wrote them a role. Jess also talks about plants, their web series, Growing Down, and ultimate goal of giving back to the community. Perfect episode.

    Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

    Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

    Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

    Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

    Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

    Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

    Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

    Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix


    Follow @SecureTheGag