Jan. 28, 2026

Kissing into the New Year: The Viral Love Story of Ricky and DJ

Kissing into the New Year: The Viral Love Story of Ricky and DJ
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Kissing into the New Year: The Viral Love Story of Ricky and DJ

In this lively episode, host Jon welcomes Ricky Locci & DJ Petrosino, the viral couple who made headlines with their New Year's kiss in Times Square. The conversation dives into their unexpected rise to fame, the significance of their kiss in the context of LGBTQ representation, and their personal journeys in health and the arts. Ricky shares his experiences as a physical therapist and founder of Fitting in Fitness, emphasizing the importance of mental health and body positivity within the LGBTQ community. DJ reflects on his career as a performer and his transition into interior design, highlighting the creative connections that have shaped his life. Together, they discuss the challenges and triumphs of being openly queer in their respective fields, and how their relationship has flourished amidst their individual journeys.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Ricky and DJ

01:11 The Viral New Year's Kiss

08:27 Ricky's Journey in Health and Fitness

15:08 DJ's Artistic Path and Transition

20:18 How Ricky and DJ Met

24:41 Fun Rapid-Fire Questions

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LGBTQ, New Year's kiss, Ricky Locci, DJ Petrosino, body positivity, mental health, queer representation, physical therapy, interior design, viral couple