In this engaging episode of Modern Gays, Daniel and Garet delve into the vibrant LGBTQ+ landscapes of Los Angeles and Melbourne, sharing personal stories of moving, finding love, and building community. They discuss the nuances of dating, explore the concept of the "Modern Gay," and offer humorous anecdotes from one-night-only gay bars. The episode features a playful debate comparing the "gaybourhoods" of each city and imagines choosing a mayor for their ideal gayborhood, with a fun showdown between Sasha Colby and Moira Rose. The episode wraps up with a teaser for next week's discussion on artificial intelligence and its impact on the LGBTQ+ online experience. Key Highlights: Personal LGBTQ+ Experiences in LA: Daniel's journey from Melbourne to Los Angeles and his hustle in the dance industry. Exploring Melbourne's Gay Scene: Garet's reflections on growing up and finding his identity in Melbourne. Navigating Dating: The search for Mr. Right versus Mr. Right Now in dynamic, ever-changing dating scenes. Concept of the "Modern Gay": Embracing evolution, self-acceptance, and the idea of the modern LGBTQ+ individual. One-Night-Only Gay Bars: Humorous and insightful anecdotes from unique, ephemeral gay nightlife experiences. Comparing LA's and Melbourne's Gaybourhoods: A playful debate on which city offers the best LGBTQ+ community vibe. Celebrating Authentic LGBTQ+ Lives: Highlighting the courage and joy of living authentically. Mayor of the Gayborhood: Imagining Sasha Colby from RuPaul's Drag Race versus Moira Rose from Schitt's Creek as the ideal leader of a gayborhood. Next Week's Teaser: A sneak peek into the upcoming episode on artificial intelligence and its impact on the LGBTQ+ online experience. ___ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Join our Patreon! Get access to deeper dives and juicier content around every episode! Move into the Modern Gayborhood for only $5 USD/month and help us produce Modern Gays. Your support pays for our hosting, audio production and episode research. Please check it out and sign up here! What’s included: Exclusive content, stories and behind-the-scenes Community chats with Daniel and Garet Exclusive voting power on episode topics/guests Daniel and Garet's personal journal updates ___ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Modern Gays is published every week. If you love the show and can support us, please subscribe and write a review wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening! Daniel and Garet Co-Hosts of Modern Gays https://www.moderngays.co