Leather, Rain and the Statue of Liberty: Why Showing Up Matters EP 794

About this episode

In this episode: • Why imperfect plans can sometimes create the most memorable experiences • The fellow partygoer who declared, “We’re the real New Yorkers—we showed up” • Leather, exposed ass cheeks and dancing through uncertain weather • The surprisingly meaningful conversations Steve had with gay men throughout the boat • Why even the busiest among us still need time for pleasure, release and community • How smaller crowds can sometimes make queer nightlife feel more intimate • Steve and Diego’s romantic moment in front of the Statue of Liberty • Bonding with neighbors, strangers and the people who briefly enter our lives • Why marriage doesn’t have to mean leaving nightlife or adventure behind • DJ Chloé Caillet responding to a rainstorm with “It’s Raining Men” • How the people we meet throughout our lives represent different chapters, locations and versions of ourselves • The difference between waiting for life to happen and actively showing up for it Sometimes community isn’t something we simply find. It’s what happens when a group of people decides to arrive, dance through the rain and create the experience together. • Hot Topic: Tr