He was a workaholic political copywriter writing clickbait fundraising emails for people he didn't agree with. Then a moment in Central Park changed everything. Josh Banfield, the creator behind Josh the Ronnie Stan, shares how he vision boarded his way out of politics and into the queer digital space within a year.

Josh is a pop culture savant and the unofficial historian of Bravo. In late 2023, a year and ten months into his job, he realized he wanted out. He left politics full time and became his own boss. Along the way, he found the Bravo tagline that sums up his life, and it comes from either Carole Radziwill's "politics of friendship" or Lisa Vanderpump's "throw me to the wolves and I shall return leading the pack." Listen to find out which one fits. We learn…

• His real-life Bravo run-ins, including a bad Jill Zarin meeting at BravoCon 2022 and the time he yelled "be nice to Bronwyn" at Heather Gay, then diplomatically told her he'd read her book
• His takes on the new Vanderpump Rules cast, Teresa Giudice, Lisa Barlow, smart vs dumb housewives, Margaret, and Heather Dubrow
• Why the Sur watch parties felt sad, even though he liked the cast as people
• His Ultimate Girls Trip ideas, including a couples-therapy getaway for former housewife friends who had falling outs (Kyle Richards and Lisa Vanderpump, Candiace and Monique, Monica Garcia with an OG Salt Lake woman), plus a non-housewives trip and a one-season wonders trip
• Then comes a round of This or That, Josh's Bravo and Beyond edition. RHONY classic or reboot? Bluestone Manor or Villa Rosa? Beach house or rooftop bar? Chest or butt? Some of the answers are about Bravo. Others are much more personal.
• Josh doesn't plan to start a podcast. He wants to write books and TV shows. He also wants to get in a "housewives fight" with other creators, reads every comment, and hopes to be remembered for his heart, though he admits he's "bitchy and wholesome at the same time."
• Perfect for Bravo obsessives, anyone eyeing a career leap, and fans who want to hear how a lifelong love of pop culture became a job. You can find Josh on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook as Josh the Ronnie Stan, and on TikTok for vlog-style content as Josh's Inner Monologue.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Josh Banfield and his background

02:25 The light bulb moment: from political copywriter to TikTok star

05:19 Authenticity and returning to pop culture roots

06:16 Goals and future plans in content creation

07:41 Memorable interactions with Bravo cast members

11:04 Thoughts on the new Vanderpump Rules cast

13:06 Ideas for a Bravo-inspired reality show

16:29 The chaos of TV and creator culture

20:59 Quick fire Bravo and pop culture questions

27:16 Balancing wit and heart in content and personality

Bravo, Bravo podcast, Josh Banfield, Josh the Ronnie Stan, pop culture, Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, BravoCon, queer creators, career change

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He was in millions of living rooms for eight years as Jonathan Bauer on Who's the Boss. Now Danny Pintauro is auditioning in a industry that doesn't know what to do with someone this open. Hosts Jon and Bryan sit down with him for a warm, funny, and honest conversation.

When the National Inquirer outed Danny in 1997 while he was at Stanford, it took the moment out of his hands. He shares how he took the wheel back: the letters from people who say his coming out kept them alive, the family and friends he had already told, and the parents who worried most about his career. He also reveals where the harshest criticism came from, and it wasn't who you'd expect. We learn…

• Why Rocky Horror Picture Show was his secret signal into the queer world
• What happened when he went public about HIV, including an article titled "What to Do with the Problem of Danny Pintaro"
• Why he believes gay people can be so hard on each other in public
• The reality of acting at 50 who looks younger: one acting job in four years and 56-plus auditions, and the small win that came with feedback
• The little joys that carry him and his husband through busy schedules and rising costs
• Then it's a round of "This or That," Danny's the Boss edition. Hear him pick a side on 80s sitcoms, scruff, chest or butt, speedo or board shorts, handcrafted miniatures or vintage, and why he'd rather be the umpire than pitch or catch. He also shares a candid take on Heated Rivalry and casting straight actors in gay roles.
• Out Loud and Laughing: Chosen Family is hosted by Jon and Bryan, who bring plenty of laughs and shared nostalgia for growing up queer in the 80s and 90s.
• Essential listening if you grew up watching Danny, if you are tired of hiding parts of yourself, or if you need a reminder that perseverance is the whole game.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Daniel Pintauro's Life and Career

01:59 Growing Up in Hollywood and Early Influences

03:57 Experiences of Outing and Public Scrutiny

05:58 The Power of Community Support and Letters of Hope

07:59 Challenges of Acting at 50 and Staying Relevant

10:00 Living with Intention and Embracing Authenticity

12:03 Balancing Personal Life, Advocacy, and Career

13:55 Humor, Joy, and Simple Pleasures in Life

16:01 The Importance of Perseverance and Self-Compassion

18:09 Fun Rapid-Fire Questions: This or That

19:59 Final Thoughts and Words of Inspiration

Danny Pintauro, Who's the Boss, Jonathan Bauer, queer podcast, coming out, HIV advocacy, Hollywood actor, 80s nostalgia, LGBTQ interview, chosen family

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Comedian and actor Arden Myrin joins us for a funny, candid conversation about finding success without shrinking who you are. After decades in comedy, Arden shares what it felt like to see herself on a Times Square billboard—and why staying true to her quirky, authentic self helped her get there.Arden takes us behind the scenes of Christmas at the Kringles, the horror-comedy she made with Tom Lennon, including the improvisation and on-set moments that had the cast laughing.

Learn more at https://www.kringlesmovie.com/ and purchase tickets today!

She also talks about her work on Mad TV and Chelsea Lately, her time on RuPaul’s Drag Race, and the time she and Lance Bass tried to get on The Amazing Race as Team Razzle Dazzle.The conversation turns personal as Arden reflects on growing up feeling different, embracing the parts of herself she once tried to hide, and finding belonging through chosen family. It’s a joyful reminder that the qualities we think make us “too much” can be exactly what makes us memorable.If you love comedy, entertainment stories, reality TV, and conversations about authenticity and belonging, this episode is for you.

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Chapters

00:00 Arden Myrin’s career milestones and Times Square billboard

05:04 Protecting your magic in a business that wants you to fit in

09:41 The Amazing Race plan with Lance Bass

13:11 Making Christmas at the Kringles with Tom Lennon

16:47 On-set improvisation, Rachel Bilson, and holiday chaos

19:35 RuPaul’s Drag Race and being embraced by queer fans

21:24 Feeling different, showing up authentically, and chosen family

24:14 Christmas songs, reality-TV loyalties, and playful hot-seat questions

30:49 Looking ahead with pride, resilience, and hope

32:11 The 18-day, low-budget making of Christmas at the Kringles

Arden Myrin, Arden Myrin interview, Episode 180 Arden Myrin, comedian interview, actress interview, Christmas at the Kringles, Christmas horror comedy, Tom Lennon, Mad TV, Chelsea Lately, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Amazing Race, Lance Bass, comedy podcast, LGBTQ+ podcast, chosen family, being authentic, Hollywood career, behind the scenes comedy

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