What do bussies, the Finnish language, and economic inflation have in common? Absolutely nothing, of course. But somehow, we still discuss them all on this week of Yapping. We'll tackle the mythos of the "gold star gay," unpack the ever-growing "-ussy" industrial complex, and go on a bit of a linguistic deep dive (namely, we mispronounce long words in languages we don't speak). We also explore the cold-hearted, reserved charm of Northern Europeans (and why smiling at a stranger in Poland is basically a crime). Samir contemplates embarking on a tattoo pilgrimage to Bulgaria, and, in a shocking turn of events, we take a hard left into extinction events and possibly dubious science. Also, this podcast needs to go video (hint: Samir’s hair is on a journey of its own and we spend like 20 minutes discussing it without showing photos!). Buckle up—this episode is a rollercoaster of chaos, culture, and -ussy appreciation. Apologies for the audio this episode!

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Ah, the delicate dance of hygiene—an art so misunderstood, yet so desperately needed (especially in a packed gay club at 3 AM). This week, Samir and Petar embark on a whirlwind discussion that somehow connects Drag Race Thailand, Renaissance era architecture, and the tragic state of (penile) hygiene in the gay community, namely, how the norm has become smelling like a moldy Gorgonzola blue cheese which has aged in a cold dark cellar for a century. We break down the far-right’s weird obsession with “Western cultural superiority,” dive into the surprisingly grim stats on the percentage of people who do NOT wash their hands after using the bathroom in Europe, and talk about why many men think deodorant is optional. Plus, a crash course on Sex and the City (and why gay men are now all acting like SATC's worst straight men), the legacy of 80s-90s gay history on modern gay relationships and desirability standards, and how Marina Satti is single-handedly inspiring at least one of our hosts to take Greek language lessons (on Duolingo, for now). Grab some deodorant, wash your hands, and prepare for an episode that will leave you equal parts enlightened and horrified.

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Some people are born great, some achieve greatness, and some are 5’1” Italian girls from New York City who single-handedly reinvent pop music, meat dresses, and the very concept of camp. This week, Samir and Tobias embark on a deeply unhinged journey through the chaotic brilliance of the one and only Lady Gaga. From her early days performing in grimy NYC clubs and sold out IKEA parking lots to her ascension as THE Mother Monster, we talk about her albums, the questionable accents on House of Gucci, and, of course, her performance on Joker 2. So grab your Chromatica Oreos, roll up your hair and put your lipstick on, and prepare for a Gaga deep dive that will leave you speechless, if not a bit confused, and craving the finest Italian food Manhattan has to offer.

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