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March 27, 2025

Snacks that raised AND ruined us! 😜 😂 #Snacks #Nostalgia #80sSnacks #90sSnacks

Snacks that raised AND ruined us! 😜 😂 #Snacks #Nostalgia #80sSnacks #90sSnacks Spotify: https://buff.ly/yGGMt37 YouTube: https://buff.ly/VFcc169
March 27, 2025

Defining Chosen Family 💖 #ChosenFamily #GayPodcast #GayTalk #Gay

Defining Chosen Family 💖 #ChosenFamily #GayPodcast #GayTalk #Gay Spotify: https://buff.ly/sVF6sAS YouTube: https://buff.ly/ZHkfUzk
March 26, 2025

Ep. 16 “Nostalgic Snacks” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon

On this episode of Out Laughing, the hosts dive deep into the snacks that shaped their childhoods and possible future health risks. From the classic Planters cheese balls to gummy bears, Airheads, and Dunkaroos, they cover a range of snacks, including Cuban favorites like croquetas and guava treats. The episode also touches on international snacks, the significance of childhood road trip staples, and humorous, slightly risqué reflections on the snacks' nostalgic value. Tune in for a fun and laughter-filled trip down memory lane, one snack at a time! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutLoudAndLaughing?sub_confirmation=1 Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Podcast 00:46 Nostalgic Snacks of the 80s and 90s 01:53 Personal Snack Preferences 03:12 Road Trip Snack Memories 04:34 Cheese Balls and Childhood Memories 05:19 Sugary and Savory Snacks 09:41 Dunkaroos and Socioeconomic Status 11:08 Gushers and Warheads 12:11 Bowling and Candy Challe…
March 26, 2025

Ep. 16 “Nostalgic Snacks” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon

Ep. 16 “Nostalgic Snacks” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon On this episode of Out Laughing, the hosts dive deep into the snacks that shaped their childhoods and possible future health risks. From the classic Planters cheese balls to gummy bears, Airheads, and Dunkaroos, they cover a range of snacks, including Cuban favorites like croquetas and guava treats. The episode also touches on international snacks, the significance of childhood road trip staples, and humorous, slightly risqué reflections on the snacks' nostalgic value. Tune in for a fun and laughter-filled trip down memory lane, one snack at a time! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutLoudAndLaughing?sub_confirmation=1 ---- Out Loud & Laughing: Two Gay Cousins, Big Talks, Bigger Laughs! Featuring Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz Out Loud & Laughing is a hilarious and heartfelt podcast where queer cousins Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz share their unique perspectives on life, love, and everything in between. Through a comed…
March 26, 2025

How we form bonds beyond blood! #ChosenFamily #Family #FamilyTies

How we form bonds beyond blood! #ChosenFamily #Family #FamilyTies
March 25, 2025

🎙️ Childhood Memories: The Powerful Message Behind Big Bird Turning Blue 💙🐦

🎙️ Childhood Memories: The Powerful Message Behind Big Bird Turning Blue 💙🐦 Why does Follow That Bird still hit us right in the feels? 💙 Big Bird turns blue when he loses hope. Haven’t we all been there? 😞 💙 A simple but powerful message about loneliness & identity. 💙 How this moment still resonates decades later. Join Bryan & Jon as they reflect on this emotional turning point in Follow That Bird. 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/3Uvq76V 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/94aNtbZ #BigBirdBlue #FollowThatBird #ChildhoodMemories #NostalgiaFeels #PodcastLife
March 25, 2025

🎙️ Childhood Nostalgia: Remember 'Follow That Bird'? 🐦💛

🎙️ Childhood Nostalgia: Remember 'Follow That Bird'? 🐦💛 Some movies stay with us forever. 🎥 The Sesame Street classic that made us laugh—and cry. 🐦 Big Bird’s journey is still so relatable today. 💛 Why this movie deserves a rewatch (or two!). Bryan & Jon take a deep dive into a childhood favorite that shaped a generation. 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/2YdMvEk 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/acQY4iD #RememberFollowThatBird #ChildhoodNostalgia #SesameStreet #PodcastLife #LaughWithUs
March 25, 2025

Do You Really Need 'Uncle Bob' in Your Life 🤷‍♂️ #ChosenFamily #Family

Do You Really Need 'Uncle Bob' in Your Life 🤷‍♂️ #ChosenFamily #Family Spotify: https://buff.ly/zlRNJV8 YouTube: https://buff.ly/Q4pqEPD
March 24, 2025

Ep. 15 “Exploring Chosen Family & Authentic Connections'” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon

In this heartfelt episode of 'Out Loud and Laughing,' hosts Bryan and Jon discuss the concept of family, highlighting the significance of 'chosen family' versus biological ties. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences with family, parenting, and the importance of surrounding oneself with people who bring joy and comfort. The conversation also delves into how modern definitions of family have evolved, emphasizing the importance of emotional support, belonging, and authenticity in relationships. Join Bryan and Jon as they explore what it means to create and nurture genuine connections with both blood relatives and chosen family members. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutLoudAndLaughing?sub_confirmation=1 Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:15 The Struggles of Daily Life 01:11 Kids' Birthday Party Fun 01:48 Balancing Activities for Kids 03:55 The Concept of Chosen Family 04:53 Defining Family Beyond Blood 07:32 Emotional Connections…
March 24, 2025

Ep. 15 “Exploring Chosen Family & Authentic Connections'” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon

In this heartfelt episode of 'Out Loud and Laughing,' hosts Bryan and Jon discuss the concept of family, highlighting the significance of 'chosen family' versus biological ties. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences with family, parenting, and the importance of surrounding oneself with people who bring joy and comfort. The conversation also delves into how modern definitions of family have evolved, emphasizing the importance of emotional support, belonging, and authenticity in relationships. Join Bryan and Jon as they explore what it means to create and nurture genuine connections with both blood relatives and chosen family members. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutLoudAndLaughing?sub_confirmation=1 ---- Out Loud & Laughing: Two Gay Cousins, Big Talks, Bigger Laughs! Featuring Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz Out Loud & Laughing is a hilarious and heartfelt podcast where queer cousins Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz share their unique perspectives on life, love, and ever…
March 24, 2025

🎙️ A Story of Unspoken Sadness 😔💙

🎙️ A Story of Unspoken Sadness 😔💙 We didn’t realize how Follow That Bird was preparing us for real life. 💔 Big Bird’s loneliness hits different now. 🐦 💔 A kid’s movie that captures the ache of being an outsider. 🎥 💔 Why this classic is more emotional than we remembered. 😭 Bryan & Jon dive deep into the quiet sadness behind this childhood film. 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/t67MagW 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/ZcsfFz8 #UnspokenSadness #FollowThatBird #ChildhoodMemories #EmotionalJourney #PodcastLife
March 23, 2025

🎙️ Timeless Lessons: The Power of Beloved Characters ✨💛

🎙️ Timeless Lessons: The Power of Beloved Characters ✨💛 Some childhood characters never fade—because their lessons stay with us forever. 📖 Follow That Bird taught us about loneliness, belonging & love. 💛 🎭 Big Bird’s journey is every outsider’s story. 🐦 🎬 Why these timeless characters still matter today! 🎥 Join Bryan & Jon as they reflect on the power of nostalgia & storytelling. 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/fBvhKmm 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/zfZqGLV #TimelessLessons #FollowThatBird #ChildhoodFavorites #NostalgiaTrip #PodcastLife
March 23, 2025

🎙️ The Gayest Sport – Volleyball & Humor 🏐🌈😂

🎙️ The Gayest Sport – Volleyball & Humor 🏐🌈😂 Bryan & Jon explore the glorious intersection of volleyball, queerness, and humor, all with a little inspiration from Abuela. This Out Loud & Laughing episode is a mix of love, spikes, and sass! ✨ Why volleyball might just be the gayest sport. 🏐✨ ✨ Abuela’s unexpected connection to the game & our laughs. 😂 ✨ Sports, humor, and how we make everything just a little queerer. 🏳️‍🌈 Get ready for a fun, lively episode filled with nostalgia, humor, and good vibes! 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/I2TAjFz 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/wwJzYKA #QueerSports #VolleyballVibes #LaughWithUs #OutLoudAndLaughing #HeartfeltPodcast #FamilyLove
March 22, 2025

🎙️ Were Bert & Ernie a Little Gay? 🌈

🎙️ Were Bert & Ernie a Little Gay? 🌈 Let’s talk about the real dynamic duo. 🏳️‍🌈 ✨ Roommates? Partners? Platonic soulmates? 🤔 ✨ Queer-coded or just two dudes who love rubber duckies? 🛁 ✨ What Sesame Street got right about representation—whether they meant to or not. 🌈 Bryan & Jon break it all down in this episode of Out Loud & Laughing! 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/2fpzWG9 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/KQmun07 #BertAndErnie #QueerVibes #FollowThatBird #RepresentationMatters #LaughWithUs
March 22, 2025

🎙️ Heavenly Abuela – Butter Cookie Tin and All! 🍪👼❤️

🎙️ Heavenly Abuela – Butter Cookie Tin and All! 🍪👼❤️ You know the tin—was it cookies or sewing supplies? In this episode of Out Loud & Laughing, Bryan & Jon honor their Abuela’s memory through the little things that made her so special. ✨ The real purpose of that iconic butter cookie tin. 😂✨ ✨ How small traditions keep her spirit alive. 💖 ✨ Love, nostalgia, and why we still can’t throw away those tins. 🏡 This one’s for anyone who’s ever found buttons where cookies should be. 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/AGbSleu 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/3umxzG3 #ButterCookieTin #FamilyTraditions #LaughWithUs #HeartfeltPodcast #LegacyOfLove
March 21, 2025

🎙️ Grandma Critiques God’s Casserole 🍲👵😂

🎙️ Grandma Critiques God’s Casserole 🍲👵😂 Bryan & Jon dive into one of their favorite Abuela stories—her legendary critique of everything, even heavenly cooking! In this episode of Out Loud & Laughing, they relive her most iconic food takes. ✨ Why Abuela never held back on her opinions (not even for God!). 🤭✨ ✨ The family meals that got her chef’s kiss… or brutal honesty. 🍽️ ✨ Laughter, love, and the one recipe she actually approved of. 😂 Pull up a chair and get ready for a hilarious episode full of Abuela’s unfiltered food reviews! 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/NBWDeZF 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/ooVbIV3 #FoodCriticAbuela #FamilyLaughs #CookingWithLove #QueerVoices #LaughWithUs #HeartfeltPodcast
March 21, 2025

🎙️ Raw Frustration: 'Screw This Administration!' 🤬🎤

🎙️ Raw Frustration: 'Screw This Administration!' 🤬🎤 We’re going there! Some movies hit different when you rewatch them as adults—Follow That Bird has some serious commentary we didn’t catch as kids. 🔥 Why is Big Bird really on the run? 🐦 🔥 The undertones of control & forced assimilation in kids’ media. 🤯 🔥 Did we just find the hidden political message? 🎥 Join Bryan & Jon as they explore the real frustration & deeper meanings behind this ‘80s classic! 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/2PXdoGH 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/rKFyy3I #ScrewThisAdministration #FollowThatBird #HiddenMessages #PodcastLife #QueerVoices #NostalgiaWithDepth
March 20, 2025

🎙️ Dating Advice from the Volleyball Court 🏐❤️😂

🎙️ Dating Advice from the Volleyball Court 🏐❤️😂 Abuela never missed an opportunity to share her wisdom—even on the volleyball court! In this episode of Out Loud & Laughing, Bryan & Jon relive her best love advice, full of wit, wisdom, and a little side-eye. ✨ Volleyball & romance—who knew they went hand in hand? 😆✨ ✨ The best (and worst) dating tips straight from Abuela. 💘 ✨ Love, laughter, and the lessons we still live by today. 💡 Get ready for a hilarious and heartfelt episode packed with Abuela’s golden rules of love. 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/NbVU6LA 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/niG1QfT #DatingAdvice #AbuelaWisdom #LaughWithUs #FamilyMemories #LoveAndLaughter #PodcastLife
March 20, 2025

🎙️ Searching for Belonging: Big Bird’s Struggle 🐦💛

🎙️ Searching for Belonging: Big Bird’s Struggle 🐦💛 Big Bird’s journey in Follow That Bird is more than a road trip—it’s a powerful story of finding where you truly belong. 💛 ✨ Feeling lost & searching for home—who hasn’t been there? 🏠 ✨ The Sesame Street movie that hits harder as adults. 🎥 ✨ Big Bird’s struggle is more relevant than ever! 🐦 Join Bryan & Jon as they unpack the deeper message behind this childhood classic! 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/aN5COpd 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/trdl1C1 #SearchingForBelonging #FollowThatBird #NostalgicFeels #QueerVoices #PodcastLife #HeartfeltStories
March 19, 2025

Ep. 14 “Revisiting 'Follow That Bird'” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon

In this episode of Out Loud and Laughing, Bryan and Jon dive into a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recalling the 1985 Sesame Street movie 'Follow That Bird'. They discuss the film's themes of loneliness, belonging, and community, reflecting on their own life experiences and the importance of inclusion and support. Join them as they explore the emotional depth of this childhood classic and its relevance in today's world. Perfect for parents and fans alike, this episode offers both a nostalgic and reflective look at a beloved film. Don't forget to check out the movie with your family! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutLoudAndLaughing?sub_confirmation=1 Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome Back to Out Loud and Laughing 00:25 Joining a Gay Volleyball League 01:01 Unexpected Encounters and New Friends 02:54 DIY Plumbing Adventures 04:29 Memories of a Beloved Book 05:36 Family News and Reflections 06:48 Remembering Abuela 11:52 Explaining Loss to Children …
March 19, 2025

Ep. 14 “Revisiting 'Follow That Bird'” // Out Loud & Laughing with Bryan & Jon

In this episode of Out Loud and Laughing, Bryan and Jon dive into a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recalling the 1985 Sesame Street movie 'Follow That Bird'. They discuss the film's themes of loneliness, belonging, and community, reflecting on their own life experiences and the importance of inclusion and support. Join them as they explore the emotional depth of this childhood classic and its relevance in today's world. Perfect for parents and fans alike, this episode offers both a nostalgic and reflective look at a beloved film. Don't forget to check out the movie with your family! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutLoudAndLaughing?sub_confirmation=1 ---- Out Loud & Laughing: Two Gay Cousins, Big Talks, Bigger Laughs! Featuring Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz Out Loud & Laughing is a hilarious and heartfelt podcast where queer cousins Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz share their unique perspectives on life, love, and everything in between. Through a comedic lens, they dive into hot top…
March 19, 2025

🎙️ A Grandmother’s Unyielding Spirit 💪👵❤️

🎙️ A Grandmother’s Unyielding Spirit 💪👵❤️ Bryan & Jon share the remarkable story of their Abuela, a woman who faced every challenge with grace, grit, and a killer sense of humor. This episode of Out Loud & Laughing is a tribute to her indomitable spirit. ✨ From hardships to triumphs—Abuela never backed down. 💪✨ ✨ The moments she reminded us to fight for what we believe in. ❤️ ✨ How her strength shaped our family and taught us resilience. 🌟 Prepare to be inspired and reminded of the power of unwavering love. 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/dyHjtO7 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/0dTyCGV #UnbreakableSpirit #AbuelaStories #FamilyLove #StrengthAndLove #LegacyOfLove #HeartfeltPodcast
March 18, 2025

🎙️ 93 Years – A Life Well Lived 💫👵❤️

🎙️ 93 Years – A Life Well Lived 💫👵❤️ Join Bryan & Jon as they reflect on their Abuela’s incredible 93-year journey—a life filled with love, resilience, and endless wisdom. This episode of Out Loud & Laughing is a touching tribute to a life well-lived. ✨ Her journey through nine decades: a testament to strength & joy. ✨ ✨ The moments that defined her legacy & shaped our family. 💖 ✨ Lessons from Abuela: love fiercely, laugh often, and never waste good food. 🍽️ Come for the memories, stay for the love. This one’s straight from the heart. 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/PwBM3IU 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/wl4G0Is #ALifeWellLived #AbuelaStories #LegacyOfLove #FamilyMemories #HeartfeltPodcast #LaughWithUs
March 18, 2025

🎙️ The Original Fruit Fly – Abuela’s Legacy! 🏳️‍🌈👵❤️

🎙️ The Original Fruit Fly – Abuela’s Legacy! 🏳️‍🌈👵❤️ Join Bryan & Jon as they celebrate their Abuela, the ultimate ally before we even had a word for it! From her unwavering support to her sharp humor, this episode of Out Loud & Laughing is a love letter to the OG fruit fly. ✨ Abuela’s wisdom: a lifelong supporter of love and authenticity. 💖✨ ✨ Her legendary one-liners & why she was the queen of sass. 🎤🔥 ✨ The unconditional love that made her an icon in our lives. 💫 Get ready for laughter, nostalgia, and some serious love for the grandmother who saw and accepted it all. 🎧 Listen & Watch: 🎙️ Spotify: https://buff.ly/AQlssYW 📺 YouTube: https://buff.ly/JsvwTkp #FruitFlyForever #AbuelaStories #LGBTQAlly #FamilyLove #LaughWithUs #HeartfeltPodcast #LegacyOfLove