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The Queer Family Podcast

The Queer Family Podcast

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 The show all about family; but with gay! Queer mom, Jaimie Kelton, humorously goes in-depth with weekly LGBTQIA+ guests about their families; how they made them, and how they show up in a world that wasn't necessarily designed for them. The mission is to normalize, elevate and celebrate, while confirming that we're just like other parents, trying not to yell at our kids when they still haven't put their shoes on and we're 25 minutes late for school. The end result is a compelling podcast that amusingly explores the age-old question: what's it like to live as an LGBTQ family in a world built for the straights?993506
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  • Queer Dads, an Adoption Journey, and the Movie It Inspired: I Don’t Understand You

    Queer Dads, an Adoption Journey, and the Movie It Inspired: I Don’t Understand You
    Jun 9 2025
    Brian Crano and David Craig are husbands, dads, filmmakers—and now the creators of a new dark comedy based on their real journey to queer parenthood. In this powerful and delightfully funny Pride Extravaganza episode, they sit down with host Jaimie Kelton to share how their long, complicated path to adoption—complete with a scam, soul-searching, and spreadsheets—turned into “I Don’t Understand You,” a heartfelt horror-comedy now hitting theaters.The couple opens up about the grief, the grit, and the gay tax of becoming parents, how their birth mother became the hero of their story, and why queer joy deserves more screen time. Plus, Jaimie shares her reactions to the film (spoiler alert: she hasn’t finished it yet) and why telling our stories, no matter the genre, is an act of pride.🎙️ “There’s a level of loss in queer family building. And also? So much joy.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank!Thinking of growing your queer family? Use code QUEERFAM25 at cryobank.com for a FREE Level 2 subscription to their donor catalog!🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Check out our sponsor packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysFrom blind date to 15 years togetherA dark comedy based on their actual adoption journeyFacing a devastating adoption scam—and choosing to keep goingWorking with a lawyer instead of an agencyWhy their birth mother is the hero of the storyThe trauma, thoughtfulness, and transformation of queer family buildingCentering queer joy on screen🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Brian Crano and David Craig are partners in life, parenting, and storytelling. As filmmakers, their work explores the beauty, absurdity, and emotional complexity of modern life—and now, queer family building. Their new film, “I Don’t Understand You” (starring Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells), is based on their own experience navigating the U.S. adoption system and finding joy, love, and humor in the chaos. They live in Los Angeles with their 5-year-old son.🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned🎥 I Don’t Understand You – In theaters nowBrian and David on Instagram: @cranoandcraig🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on IG, TikTok, Bluesky, & YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on YouTube🏳️‍🌈 Order the If These Ovaries Could Talk book 🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch here. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript & episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • Intentional Parenting: Lessons from Single Gay Dad Darren Graham

    Intentional Parenting: Lessons from Single Gay Dad Darren Graham
    Jun 5 2025

    Darren Graham (@therealdarrengraham), a single gay dad by choice and content creator, shares his beautiful and powerful journey to fatherhood. Originally from St. Vincent, Darren opens up to host Jaimie Kelton about his path through trauma, coming into his queerness, and eventually adopting his son as a solo parent. He also shares how parenting has become a space of healing and intention, and why he never "came out"—he simply confirmed who he was all along. This episode is a celebration of resilience, chosen family, and the many ways queer folks build home.

    🎙️ "I didn’t come out. I just confirmed who I’ve been all along." - Darren Graham

    🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank!

    Thinking of growing your queer family? Use code QUEERFAM25 at cryobank.com for a FREE Level 2 subscription to their donor catalog!

    🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Check out our sponsor packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠

    🎧 Loved this episode?

    Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!

    OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:

    🔗 redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content

    🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways

    • Growing up in St. Vincent and navigating identity
    • Trauma, resilience, and the healing power of parenting
    • Becoming a single gay dad by choice through adoption
    • Queer family visibility and representation
    • Why Darren never "came out"

    🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈

    Darren Graham is a single gay dad by choice, content creator, and fierce advocate for queer families. His candid and joyful posts on social media (@therealdarrengraham) have resonated with thousands, and he uses his platform to highlight the beauty and realities of intentional parenthood. Originally from St. Vincent, Darren now lives in the U.S. with his young son.

    🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned

    • Darren on Instagram: @therealdarrengraham

    🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?

    Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!

    🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!

    Find us on IG, TikTok, Bluesky, & YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on YouTube

    🏳️‍🌈 Order the If These Ovaries Could Talk book

    🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch here. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript & episode info available on our website

    🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.

    The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation!



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • Gays With Kids Founder Brian Rosenberg: From HIV Diagnosis to Proud Dad of 3

    Gays With Kids Founder Brian Rosenberg: From HIV Diagnosis to Proud Dad of 3
    Jun 2 2025
    It’s Pride Extravaganza, y’all! 🌈To kick off this month-long celebration of queer family goodness, Jaimie sits down with Brian Rosenberg, longtime advocate, dad of three, and founder of Gays With Kids and GWK Academy. From navigating HIV and homophobia in the '80s to building a beautiful family through adoption and surrogacy, Brian shares his powerful story with honesty, humor, and heart.He opens up about the challenges of coming out as HIV-positive before coming out as gay, what it was like to raise kids during a time when queer family building had very little visibility, and why he’s now dedicated to making the process easier for all LGBTQIA+ folks looking to become parents. You’ll laugh, cry, and walk away feeling a little more seen.🎙️ “I’m one of the first out gay men living with HIV to have biological kids through surrogacy. Now there are hundreds of us—and counting.” – Brian Rosenberg🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank! Thinking of growing your queer family? Use code QUEERFAM25 at cryobank.com for a FREE Level 2 subscription to their donor catalog!🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Check out our sponsor packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠🎧 Loved this episode? Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!OR become a paid subscriber through our RedCircle page for bonus episodes and one-time or recurring donations:🔗 redcircle.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/exclusive-content🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysBrian’s coming out journey and living with HIVAdoption heartbreak and eventual joyBecoming one of the first out gay men to use sperm washingRaising twins through surrogacyThe creation of Gays With Kids and GWK AcademyResources for every LGBTQIA+ family-building path🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈 Brian Rosenberg is the founder of Gays with Kids and the GWK Academy. He is an advocate for LGBTQIA+ families and has been instrumental in providing resources and support for gay men and the broader LGBTQ community on their journeys to parenthood. Brian, along with his husband, has three children gained through adoption and surrogacy. His initiatives through Gays with Kids aim to help others navigate the complexities of gay fatherhood and family building.🏳️‍🌈 Resources MentionedGays With KidsGWK AcademyGays with Kids on InstagramGWK Academy on Instagram🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on IG, TikTok, Bluesky, & YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on YouTube🏳️‍🌈 Order the If These Ovaries Could Talk book 🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch here. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript & episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    59 m
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