Episodes
Was 2013’s Young Avengers the QUEEREST Marvel comic of ALL TIME?!? Johnny Jungleguts and Prof Xtra revisit Wiccan and Hulkling’s gay love that conquers all, Miss America Chavez’s mysterious LatinX lesbianism, Prodigy’s awkward (and problematic?) coming out, Kid Loki’s pansexuality, and Marvel Boy’s experimental phase! The conversation is spirited, as Alex gets swept up in Jamie McKelvie and Kieron Gillen’s millennial take on the Young Avengers, and Johnny (an actual millennial) responds with...
Published 04/01/19
The “fabulous secret powers” of iconic 1980’s muscle queen He-Man (and his queer-coded nemesis Skeletor) are the subject of this very special episode guest starring Danny Randell, gay toy designer and lifelong Eternia stan!! Listen as Johnny and Alex get into it with the harness-wearing, fur-bikini’d, roid-raging Masters of the Universe! Produced by James Kelly.
Published 03/11/19
Batwoman is (perhaps?!?) the most prominent Lesbian superhero in contemporary comics! Johnny and the Prof do some detective work of their own, tracing the character's history, from her debut in the 1950's to her most recent incarnation in DC's ongoing Batwoman (2017) by Marguerite Bennet. GET READY FOR A SURPRISE ENDING! And: how did Iceman and the Super Gays spend their holidays? FIND OUT! Produced by James Kelly.
Published 02/04/19
Co-hosts Johnnie JungleGuts and Prof. Xtra discuss their favorite queer comics of 2018, including Aquicorn Cove, Assassinistas, The Brat, West Coast Avengers, Uncanny X-Men and Wonder Woman! Witness the unbridled enthusiasm for the gay designs of comics artist Luciano Vecchio! Hear the heartfelt gay love for My Hero Academia! And thrill to the queer call for a better future in comics fandom and beyond! Produced by James Kelly.
Published 01/11/19
Meet Shatterstar, time traveling mutant alien clone gladiator style icon, and our favorite pansexual super hero! Created in the early 1990s by Rob Liefeld when he was just 24, the character's complex (sexual) history is explored by Prof Xtra with the admirable assistance of Johnny Jungleguts and producer Jamie Kelly! ALSO: a quick rundown and preview of current and upcoming X-books!
Published 12/14/18
Guest Graham Kolbeins (co-editor, "Massive: Gay Erotic Manga and the Men Who Make It") joins the Super Gays for a discussion of Gengoroh Tagame's "My Brother's Husband." Come with us on a journey through the queer manga of Japan, from Bara to Shonen-ai!
Published 11/14/18
James Kelly's audio collage responds to a discussion of contemporary FANDOM! Is the INTERNET a VILLAIN or the HERO? What ever happened to "COLLECTORS?" Why is "CANCELLING" such a dangerous power? What if Cynthia Nixon won? Find out as Johnny Jungleguts and Professor Xtra wander into the morass of FANDOM!
Published 10/09/18
Welcome to DC's Earth-2, where Aquaman is Aquawoman and the Green Lantern is gay! Also: Prof Xtra gives Johnny Jungleguts a report on Flame Con 2018!
Published 09/23/18
From Catwoman to Supa Dupa Fly, from Storm to the Yellow Zeo Ranger, we're counting down our twenty favorite super hero costumes in this fun summer episode!
Published 08/27/18
The pressure to maintain a Greek physique is something that both superheroes and gay guys can relate to. While most superheroes are beyond ripped, in this episode we talk about some of the characters and storylines that deviate from those norms. Alex also expresses his dissapointment in Deadpool 2 and Johnnie sings Black Lightning's praises.
Published 07/14/18
In this episode it's all about Wonder Woman. Johnnie starts off by reading a poem he wrote to the Amazon princess and the super gays break down Wonder Woman's earliest 1940s adventures. The Super Gays also gush over their favorite anime, from Lu Over the Wall to Tokyo Ghoul.
Published 06/07/18
Johnny learns why the call him "Prof. Xtra," as Alex leads them on a deep dive into the fabulous life of Quebecois bad boy Jean-Paul Beaubier, a.k.a. Northstar, Marvel's first gay super hero! Also: Johnny reviews a recent book on the history of Catwoman, as Alex tries to muster some enthusiasm for the current crop of X-books. And: the Super Gays review Avengers: Infinity War as only they can! Produced by James Kelly.
Published 05/18/18
In this episode we talk about Johnnie's journey as a brony, from being held back in Pre-K for being a My Little Pony loving pansy to rediscovering the show in adulthood. We Also talk about the latest issues of Runaways, Catwoman and Batman's impending nuptials, and Alex's obsession with his new evil Robin doll. This episode was edited by James Kelly with theme music by Sarrk!
Published 05/04/18
Asgardian twinkhood abounds in this episode as we talk about the original Young Avengers by Allan Heinberg, Jim Cheung, and Justin Ponsor! We also discuss Power Rangers: Shattered Grid, Priest's run on Justice League, and Alex read's a beautiful X-Men poem his boyfriend wrote him for his birthday.
Published 04/15/18
In this episode Super Gay tries breaks into the soon to be booming industry of aughts nostalgia with an episode on Catwoman in the 2000s. We talk about 2004's infamous Catwoman film as well as Ed Brubaker's acclaimed run writing the feline fatale. We also talk about Rob Liefeld's Netflix acquisition, Ava Duvernay's New Gods, and Alex is crushin' on Chamber. This episode was edited by James Kelly with music by Sark!
Published 03/25/18
In this episode we talk about the teen angst and snarky twinks of Christina Strain and Amilcar Pinna's Generation X run! We also discuss the political speculative fiction of Matteo Pizzolo's Calexit, the amazing final issue of America, and the Ray's engagement!
Published 03/18/18
Super Gay is a wild storm this week (get it?) as we discuss the gritty gay superhero Midnighter and his sun god boyfriend Apollo. We also talk about X-Men Red, Green Lanterns, Von Spatz, and Venom!
Published 03/03/18
In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of Iceman's recently cancelled solo comic. Alex talks up all the Wolverine Clones and remains beleaguered but optimistic about the future of the X-Men in X-Men: Red. Johnnie shares his love for the art deco matriarchy of Marjorie Liu's Monstress and the supernatural jazz of Saladin Ahmed's Abbott.
Published 02/11/18
In this episode we talk about the return of Jean Grey, Snagglepuss V. the red scare, and the life and death of America Chavez's solo comic, America, written by Gabby Rivera. Alex also reads some stunning Iceman fanfiction.
Published 01/07/18
Big Money big money big money! Johnnie and Alex talk about their hopes and fears (mostly fears) regarding the new Fox and Disney merger.
Published 12/29/17
In this episode Johnnie and Alex discuss how comics and fantasy fandom have affected their art practices. We also talk about the X-Men's latest cross time caper and the world's greatest escape artist, Mister Miracle!
Published 12/17/17
Alex and Johnnie try to introduce themselves to you but end up mostly talking about Iceman's boring gay love life instead. Also, we both hate Batman. Oh well!
Published 12/09/17