Ryan Mitchell on Being Seen, Heard, and on a Billboard

Queer media isn’t just representation—it’s history, healing, and a little bit of chaos.This week on Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel is joined by Ryan Mitchell—culture critic, media multi-hyphenate, and co-creator of iHeart’s new podcast HIGHKEY! From working red carpets with just a phone to landing a billboard in Times Square, Ryan’s career path is anything but typical—and deeply rooted in community, voice, and showing up unapologetically queer.Together, Caitlynn and Ryan talk about: Why Glee is queer canon (even if Caitlynn missed the memo) Finding belonging in unexpected places—from the NFL to WeHo Pride Podcasting as therapy, queer joy, and holding space for voices that rarely get it The wild ride of building High Key with two other loud, brilliant queer hosts Why this Pride season feels a little… off, and why it matters Plus: hot takes on Final Destination, emotional Disney fireworks, and the kind of deep chats that make you wonder if you’re secretly in therapy.🎙️ Follow Ryan on socials: @theslaygawd🎧 Listen to HIGHKEY! wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ryan Mitchell on Being Seen, Heard, and on a Billboard is an episode from PRIDE by Straw Hut Media.

This episode is 49:00 long.

This episode was published on Jul 2, 2025.

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