Episodes
Joel Kim Booster didn’t expect to get his start in showbiz through stand-up, but he made a name for himself by laying it all out there on stage with his “hot idiot persona.” Joel takes Sam back to his suburban roots with a story about how he first found his queer community working at Cold Stone Creamery. Plus, he shares how he met Bowen Yang and the inspiration behind his film Fire Island. Follow Joel Kim Booster on Instagram and X @ihatejoelkim. Stay up to date with us on Twitter,...
Published 06/27/24
Published 06/27/24
Gloria Estefan has been a muse to the queer community for decades, with disco beats made for the club and looks that have inspired drag queens. Sam chats with her about life before stardom, how music was a respite to her after escaping Cuba as a kid, and how queer culture was ingrained in her upbringing. Gloria also shares how she’s still learning to be a true ally to her daughter Emily, who came out in 2017. You can follow Gloria on Instagram @gloriaestefan Stay up to date with us on...
Published 06/20/24
Elliot Page has played many roles on screen over the course of his life, but his favorites were the ones he created alone in his bedroom as a kid, where he was free to be his authentic self. Today, Elliot joins Sam Smith to chat about his upbringing in Canada, his breakout role in the film Juno, and how seeking time away from it all has helped him embrace a whole new, exhilarating life.  Find Elliot’s book, Pageboy, at your local bookstore. Now available in paperback.  Stay up to date with...
Published 06/13/24
When Sam met fashion stylist and “Queen of the Scene" Donté McGuine at The Roxy in New York City several years ago, they became inseparable, and their meaningful friendship endures today. In this episode, Sam chats with Donté about how they found their people at New York City discos, what Donté learned from their first queer experience on a private jet in Las Vegas, and how having patience is key to surviving all of life’s ups and downs.  You can follow Donté McGuire on Instagram...
Published 06/13/24
Singer and songwriter Sam Smith grew up in a literal pink house. It was a magical place of warmth and love where they felt safe enough to find their authentic voice. Now, on The Pink House, Sam re-creates the warmth and safety of their childhood home in a podcast format. Join Sam in conversation with icons and friends like Trixie Mattel, Gloria Estefan, Elliot Page, Joel Kim Booster, Ben Platt, Rebecca Sugar and Michelle Visage. The Pink House is out June 13th, wherever you get your...
Published 06/05/24