So... what happens when your gay high school friend joins your swinger podcast?

That’s exactly what went down in Episode 33 of Beyond Monogamy with Adam & Pris—and trust us, this one hits different. We invited Jeremy, Adam’s longtime friend and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, to join us for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation that bridges friendship, queerness, and non-traditional relationships.

Jeremy isn't part of the swinging lifestyle—but he gets it. Why? Because when you live outside the lines of what society considers “normal,” you start noticing the same kinds of judgment, shame, and silence... whether you’re queer, ethically non-monogamous, kinky, poly, or anything in between.

This episode isn’t just about swinging or being gay. It’s about what happens when people from different paths sit down, drop the masks, and talk honestly about sex, love, identity, and being seen.

💬 What We Talked About (and Why You’ll Want to Listen)

1. The power of chosen family
Jeremy shares how being rejected by his own family as a teen forced him to find connection and safety in other ways—and how that mirrors what a lot of us in the lifestyle go through when we're afraid to share our truth.

2. Dating apps, hookups, and heartbreaks
Let’s be real: gay dating apps are a whole different beast. Jeremy gives us a hilarious and honest rundown of queer hookup culture, and we swap notes on how people in the swinger world experience the same emotional highs and lows when it comes to connection.

3. The sting of judgment—even from people you thought were “safe”
From ghosting to “vomit face” emojis on social media, we talk about how judgment can come from anywhere, and how damaging it is when people treat your identity like a punchline.

4. Why swinging and queerness have more in common than you think
It all comes down to creating spaces where people can be real. Whether it’s a swinger event, a queer bar, or a podcast like this—those spaces matter. And when you find them? That’s where the healing happens.

5. Reuniting after years apart—and finding out you’ve both grown into badass, self-aware humans
There’s something beautiful about reconnecting with someone from your past and realizing you both took very different paths… but ended up in a similar place: comfortable in your skin and ready to speak your truth.

🌈 So Why This Episode Matters

A lot of swingers podcasts stick to play-by-play retellings or hotwife stories (which we love, don’t get us wrong). But this episode is something else. It’s a reminder that behind every sexy label is a real human story. And sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is just sit down with someone different from us and say:
“I see you. I get it. You’re not alone.”

In a world that still wants to shove people into neat little boxes—gay, straight, monogamous, poly, vanilla, kinky—this episode invites us all to burn the damn boxes and just be who we are.

🎙️ Listen to the Episode:

Ep. 33 – Queer, Curious & Candid: Catching Up with Jeremy
Streaming now on:

• Spotify

• Apple Podcasts

• Amazon Music

• iHeartRadio

• Pandora

• Or directly at www.beyond-monogamy.com

👥 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

This episode opened up so much, and we want to hear what it stirred up for you.

• Have you ever felt judged for who you love or how you live?

• Do you have friends outside the lifestyle who actually understand it better than some people in it?

• Want to share your own story about living queer, kinky, poly, or proudly non-traditional?

👉 Hit us up via voicemail or email on our website. You might even hear your voice on a future episode…

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