The Tease: Gay Men Talking Sports
The Tease is a sports podcast, hosted by gay men, with the goal of providing both unique insight and provocative discussions on sports from a gay man’s perspective. This program is an outlet for the LGBTQIA community to hear conversations on sports with a hint of pop culture, fashion, and all things gay. Listen to discover a new perspective today.
Episodes
94 episodes
Episode 4.7: Early NBA Takes + Jets Stink + Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard
In this episode, we’re diving into the NBA's early season: Are the Bucks already in serious trouble, and what’s up with Vince’s ex, the LA Lakers? Over in the NFL, the Jets are making headlines—but for all the wrong reasons. Plus, in our theate...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:09:28
Episode 4.5: NBA Predictions + NY Sports Apex (sort of) + Vacays
In this episode, we dive into the chaos surrounding the New York Jets and their rocky start to the season, and we break down the New York Liberty’s terrible Game One loss as they remain on the brink of their first-ever WNBA championship. And wi...
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1:15:07
Episode 4.4: Vince's 50th Birthday Episode
In this episode, we're talking about the joy (and pain) of getting older—aches, wisdom, and all that fun stuff—while we tackle the latest in NY sports. First up, the never-boring saga of the New York Jets. Brad predicts they won't fire...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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56:44
Episode 4.3: Ohtani goes for 50/50 + Vince is Turning 50 + Hot QB's STILL STINK
In this episode, we dive into the New York Liberty's playoff win as they inch closer to their first-ever WNBA championship. We also tackle the disappointing performances across the NFL, with some of the league's hottest quarterbacks flaming. As...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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59:15
Episode 4.2: Hot QB's Losing + Liberty Losing + Emmys Recap
The hot quarterbacks and the Liberty are losing, but Vince isn't worried. We are re-evaluating the picks and talking a little baseball, too. Plus, a quick Emmy's recap.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:00:32
Episode 4.1: Hot NFL QB Picks Are Back + Liberty Are Ready for the Playoffs + Vince Goes Into the Woods
Summer isn't officially over, but we are ready for the fall season with Vince's hot QB picks! We check out all the match-ups and retroactively pick the season's first two games. Plus, an on-site call with Aaron from the Nebraska Huskers game!
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:05:22
Episode 3.22: (Another) Summer Olympics Recap + Predicting Men's 2028 Basketball Team + (Another) Discussion of Joe Burrow's Hair
Joseph joins us to give his thoughts on the Summer Olympics and help us predict the 2028 Men's basketball roster. We recap the restart of the WNBA season and off-season football injuries. Plus, Vince loves talking about Joe Burrow's hair.
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:06:54
Episode 3.21: Summer Olympics Recap + NFL Training Camp Goings-on
We return after a brief summer hiatus to discuss the Summer Olympics: our favorite moments, our favorite athletes, and what to look forward to in LA in 2028. Gil joins us to talk more NFL off-season drama, too. Plus, a recap of Brad's European ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:06:25
Episode 3.20: Things We Love: Joe Burrow's Haircut + Summer Olympics + Jared McCain's TikTok Videos
A podcast full of stuff: Summer Olympics, Yankees baseball, Jared McCain's TikTok videos, the fall of Russell Westbrook, WNBA All-Star Game, Joe Burrow's new haircut, and more!
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:03:46
Episode 3.19: On a Break with the Lakers + NYK Bridges + US Athletes
Vince returns from the jungle to declare he's on a break with the Lakers as Drew joins us to dissect all the NBA off-season moves. We're excited about Caitlyn Clark and skeptical about US athletes.
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:03:44
Episode 3.18: NBA Free Agency Recap + Bye Bye to iHart + Ballroom Cats
Vince is away, but the gays have to play. Sam and Charley join the podcast to recap the NBA free agency period. Plus, Brad's review of Ballroom Cats.
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:01:10
Episode 3.17: Celtics Win + Lakers Need a Coach + Looking Ahead to Team USA
In our latest episode, we recap the NBA playoffs and discuss whether the Mavs' Finals appearance was a setback. Meanwhile, the Lakers are still on the hunt for a new coach. We also look ahead to the men's and women's Olympic basketball teams. P...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:03:41
Episode 3.16: Mavs are in Trouble + Aces are in Trouble + Caitlin Clark is NOT in Trouble
Pete joins us to discuss the Caitlin Clark era and the debate over her absence from the Team USA roster. We also break down the NBA Finals. Plus, Oppenheimer watched Vince, but Vince didn't watch Oppenheimer.
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1:03:25
Episode 3.15: NBA Finals Preview
We're unsure how the Mavericks got here, but they're in the playoffs, and we're rooting for them! Although the Celtics might win, we discuss the upcoming series, Caitlin Clark's start in the WNBA, and the culture change in MLB. Plus, Vince saw ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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55:30
Episode 3.14: The Knicks Run is Over + Denver is Done + Caitlin Clark's Debut in Brooklyn
Brad laments the end of the Knicks' season while Vince tries to remember his HOF speech. We look at the upset in Denver and Caitlin Clark's debut in Brooklyn. Plus, Jeremy Strong's strong performance on Broadway.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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55:24
Episode 3.13: Caitlin Clark's Debut + NYK Injury Report + Bad Reindeer
It's another basketball-packed episode as Caitlin Clark prepares to make her WNBA debut, and the NBA playoffs are heating up. We go through it all! Plus, a review of Netflix's Baby Reindeer.
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57:33
Episode 3.12: The Future for the Lakers and the Suns + How the Knicks Come Back From This + Tony Awards Nominations
We return with a look at what's next for the Suns and Lakers, a breakdown of the Knicks's DEVASTATING loss to the Sixers, and a bunch of playoff analysis. Also, is Tyrese Maxey hot?
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:11:29
Episode 3.11: International Football + Trae Young Talk + Sports Heartbreak
Holden makes his live podcast debut to discuss his Trae Young fandom, the state of Major League soccer, and why he thinks the Mavs will win the Western Conference.
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1:05:56
Episode 3.10: Knicks Ceiling + Dak the Snack + Gil's Debut
Gil makes his debut on The Tease to discuss the Knicks' ceiling, make some NBA MVP predictions, and tell us everything wrong with the Dallas Cowboys. Plus, Vince still hasn't watched Oppenheim. And Pete calls in to talk women'...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:29:49
Episode 3.9: Women's Basketball at the Peak + NBA MVP + Cowboy Carter
Caitlyn Clark and Angel Reese in the Elite Eight as we record another episode of The Tease. We discuss the state of women's college basketball and the NBA MVP race. Plus, a review of Cowboy Carter!
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:16:26
Episode 3.8: The Usual Stuff
It's another episode of the usual stuff: Anthony Davis stinks, Ben Simmons, is a joke, women's college basketball is better than men's college basketball, and sports journalism sucks. Vince sees concerts. Brad sees theatre.Ya know...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:12:13
Episode 3.7: Anthony Davis in Context + Knicks Getting Healthy + Ciara in Pittsburgh
Stu joins the podcast to discuss the NBA, the NCAA tournament outlook, the state of NBA prospects, and Ciara's new hometown. Plus, Vince puts AD's stats in context for us.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:17:26
Episode 3.6: Opening Weekend of Pride Basketball + Lebron & Bronny + Bye Bye Russell Wilson
A recap of the first week of PBLNYC, a debate over whether we care that Lebron scored 40,000 points and whether we care about Bronny's future, and a farewell to Russell Wilson. Plus, our sing-or-die Broadway songs.
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1:14:31
Episode 3.5: The State of Women's College Basketball + Solving the NBA All-Star Dilemma + Oppenheimer Reviews
We're back with a full recap of the NBA All-Star game, a chat on the state of women's college basketball, and a talk on the Barbra Streisand SAG award. Plus, Vince only watched the first ten minutes of Oppenheimer....smh
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:00:59