The Tangle with Kyle Ridley

Evan Mulrooney joins Kyle to discuss his upbringing in Delaware, exploring his identity, navigating body image issues, and embracing his authentic self through comedy, acting, and self-deprecation. Evan also offers insights into navigating masculinity, sexuality, and self-acceptance with humor and honesty.
Chapters 
Evan's upbringing in Wilmington, Delaware
His journey with body image and big morphia
Exploration of sexuality and pansexual identity
Impact of football culture and toxic masculinity
Transition from sports to comedy and acting
The role of humor in caregiving and community
Experiences with mental health and self-acceptance
Insights into LGBTQIA+ identity and societal perceptions
Creative pursuits: acting, comedy, writing
Hope and resilience in challenging times
Tangles

Comedian Maggie Winters shares her journey to stand-up success, her creative process for her special “Marguerite,” and her thoughts on comedy, body neutrality, and navigating the industry. Follow Maggie on Instagram and watch her special on YouTube. 
Chapters
Workshopping a stand-up special
Growing up Irish and the desire for attention
Deciding to pursue full-time comedy 
Life on the road and maintaining routines
Embracing divisiveness and authenticity in comedy
Community of comedians and influences
Inspiring stand-up specials 
Sandwich artist 
Being a Disney adult
Body neutrality versus body positivity
Navigating politics and comedy communities
Podcast origins and memorable episodes
Deciding to speak about being single and bisexual
Using social media for comedy and content creation
Developing a new hour and working on material
Tangles

Comedian and author Eliot Glazer joins Kyle to discuss his new book of essays, “The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Gay.” The two explore themes of identity, community, and representation within the LGBTQIA+ experience, as well as the impact of the internet on queer identity and the challenges of navigating labels and body image. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of the “Queer Eye” phenomenon and personal growth in the face of societal expectations. Eliot also discusses the nuances of queer representation, the dynamics between gay men and lesbians, and the cultural significance of shows like “The Golden Girls.” He also shares his thoughts on the phenomenon of bachelorette parties in gay spaces and his love for “The View” and Howard Stern.
Chapters 
Minority identity within the LGBTQIA+ community
The internet’s role in queer connection and isolation
The lifelong search for community
Media representation and the formation of self-identity
Labels within the LGBTQIA+ experience
Body image and societal standards in gay culture
The impact and legacy of “Queer Eye” 
Personal growth and internalized self-loathing
Self-acceptance and the importance of community 
Dorothy, “The Golden Girls,” and queer identification
Queer history and generational understanding
Kindness, rejection, and emotional responsibility
Bachelorette parties and the politics of gay spaces
The cultural influence of “The View”
Anti-Semitism, identity, and belonging
Tangles

This week, Bryan Safi shares his journey from a conservative upbringing in El Paso, Texas, to becoming a multifaceted performer. He discusses the evolution of his one-man show, “Are you Mad at Me?,” the importance of humor in overcoming childhood struggles, and the significance of LGBTQ+ representation in comedy. Bryan reflects on his early celebrity crushes, the challenges of family dynamics, and the cathartic experience of performing his new show. The discussion also touches on relationships, the comedy community, and current obsessions.
Chapters
Introduction and early connections
The journey of a one-man show
Childhood influences and family dynamics 
Celebrity crushes and animated characters
Career beginnings 
LGBTQIA+ representation and community
Finding humor in hard times 
People-pleasing
The catharsis of performance
Jennifer Love Hewitt friendship
Reflections on divorce
Comedy community: Michelle Collins, Danielle Schneider and Casey Wilson
Tangles

The incomparable and ever-inspirational Rosie O'Donnell joins Kyle to discuss her new one-woman show, “Common Knowledge,” which she’s currently preforming a sold-out run Off-Broadway. In a wide-ranging conversation, Rosie gets candid about losing her mother at 10 years old, her advocacy for health and LGBTQIA+ rights, and her hopes for America’s healing amid years of tumult. Rosie also reflects on a few of her iconic roles, her potential return to daytime, her move to Ireland, and much more! 
Chapters 
A maternal figure to millions
Health advocacy and holding others’ fears and grief 
The move to Ireland
“Common Knowledge” inspirations
Political turmoil and hopes for healing
The continual fight for equality
A return to daytime? 
“The View” reflections
The OWN year
Tangles
Rapid fire reflections