He was in millions of living rooms for eight years as Jonathan Bauer on Who's the Boss. Now Danny Pintauro is auditioning in a industry that doesn't know what to do with someone this open. Hosts Jon and Bryan sit down with him for a warm, funny, and honest conversation.
When the National Inquirer outed Danny in 1997 while he was at Stanford, it took the moment out of his hands. He shares how he took the wheel back: the letters from people who say his coming out kept them alive, the family and friends he had already told, and the parents who worried most about his career. He also reveals where the harshest criticism came from, and it wasn't who you'd expect. We learn…
• Why Rocky Horror Picture Show was his secret signal into the queer world
• What happened when he went public about HIV, including an article titled "What to Do with the Problem of Danny Pintaro"
• Why he believes gay people can be so hard on each other in public
• The reality of acting at 50 who looks younger: one acting job in four years and 56-plus auditions, and the small win that came with feedback
• The little joys that carry him and his husband through busy schedules and rising costs
• Then it's a round of "This or That," Danny's the Boss edition. Hear him pick a side on 80s sitcoms, scruff, chest or butt, speedo or board shorts, handcrafted miniatures or vintage, and why he'd rather be the umpire than pitch or catch. He also shares a candid take on Heated Rivalry and casting straight actors in gay roles.
• Out Loud and Laughing: Chosen Family is hosted by Jon and Bryan, who bring plenty of laughs and shared nostalgia for growing up queer in the 80s and 90s.
• Essential listening if you grew up watching Danny, if you are tired of hiding parts of yourself, or if you need a reminder that perseverance is the whole game.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Daniel Pintauro's Life and Career
01:59 Growing Up in Hollywood and Early Influences
03:57 Experiences of Outing and Public Scrutiny
05:58 The Power of Community Support and Letters of Hope
07:59 Challenges of Acting at 50 and Staying Relevant
10:00 Living with Intention and Embracing Authenticity
12:03 Balancing Personal Life, Advocacy, and Career
13:55 Humor, Joy, and Simple Pleasures in Life
16:01 The Importance of Perseverance and Self-Compassion
18:09 Fun Rapid-Fire Questions: This or That
19:59 Final Thoughts and Words of Inspiration
Danny Pintauro, Who's the Boss, Jonathan Bauer, queer podcast, coming out, HIV advocacy, Hollywood actor, 80s nostalgia, LGBTQ interview, chosen family
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