CA Podcast #64 – The “Bottoms Roundtable” Episode
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue founders Ocky Williams and Nick Delmacy join four squad members of Cypher Avenue (Discordant, Dr. Strange, hannibal, JodyBell87) to discuss what its like to be confident, assertive Bottoms in the gay community.
Toxic Masculinity and the Regressive Left
In this podcast I question why toxic masculinity seems to be the scapegoat in many incidences when males commit violent crimes and the same analysis is not used when females are violent offenders. I also briefly discuss how changes in Liberal ideology play apart in…
CA Podcast #63 – The “Light Skin vs Dark Skin” Episode
In this podcast, Ocky Williams and Nick Delmacy discuss if Chiron in Moonlight was effeminate, would the film be as beloved by gay men (7:50), if Light Skin vs. Dark Skin colorism exists in the Black Gay Community (16:00), the notion of traveling just to hook-up with unknown or exotic, foreign men (37:10) and their experiences of “going limp” during sex (49:40).
Dopeness #3: Lamont Pierre Claps-Back At The Negativity and Announces The End of “Freefall”
In this episode, Filmmaker Lamont Pierre joins Nick to not only discuss his decision to end his long-running hit web series, “Freefall” after four years, but to also stop producing LGBT content altogether.
My Reaction to the Milo Yiannopoulos Debacle
In this podcast I share my views on Milo Yiannopoulos’ quick fall from Alt-Right graces in addition to the underlining back ground narrative, some glaring double standards and hypocrisies I see surrounding the public’s reaction to this situation. Regardless if you agree or disagree with…
CA Podcast #62 – The “We Survived Valentime’s Day” Episode
In this podcast, Ocky Williams and Nick Delmacy discuss if the act of cooking makes a man feminine/womanly, Valen-”times” Day and the qualities that make a “good boyfriend”, Gay men’s obsession with “Raw Sex & Beyonce” and why gays continue to support homophobic artists like Migos.
Lil Portland Gets a Hair Cut. Chaos Ensues
After watching this video, I had and still have so many questions but first, check out the video for yourself below. Is this an example of how our community fails boys? Is Portland autistic, have learning disabilities or mental illness? Is male guidance the answer…
In the Moonlight, Ocky Williams is still Light Skin
After a brief drought, I’m back with some follow up reflections on the film Moonlight. In the podcast I touch on: My connection with the film as it relates to my coming of age as a non-heterosexual Black kid. How self-identified Black Queer men label…
CA Podcast #61 – The “Upper Room For Rent” Episode
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue co-founders Ocky Williams and Nick Delmacy discuss the Kim Burrell controversy and the passing of Bishop Eddie Long.
CA Podcast #60 – The “Versatile Guys Mess It Up For Everyone” Episode
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue co-founders Ocky Williams and Nick Delmacy discuss the struggles of Total Tops and Dating in 2017.
A Message To Gay Christians Who Oppose Christian “Hate Speech”
In this podcast Ocky Williams give his commentary on Gay Christians and their hurt feelings whenever the topic of the “sinfulness of homosexuality” is brought up in pulpits, they cry ‘Hate Speech’. They may not have chosen their sexuality but they choose to be Christians….
CA Podcast #59 – The “Good Riddance, 2016” Episode
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue co-founder Nick Delmacy says goodbye to 2016 and makes a few announcements about the 2017 future of the podcast. Then, we listen to some of the best moments from the Cypher Avenue Podcast in 2016.
Two Examples of how the Justice System is Rigged Against Men
Michael Sabbie was a 35-year-old stay-at-home father of four. Every school day he packed his kids’ lunches, drove them to and from school, and carted them around to their after-school activities. He wrote a Facebook post thanking God for his kids just hours before his…
Why Do Male Queer Feminists Reject Male Specific Issues?
In this podcast Ocky Williams discusses the mind set of Male Queer Feminists and their seemingly aversion to discussing and championing male issues; such as: • Male Homelessness • Male Rape • Domestic Violence inflected upon males • Male Suicides • A multi-tiered justice system that…
Is Gay Culture Normalizing HIV?
I want to stress (as I state in this podcast) in no way am I attempting to be controversial or disrespectful for the sake of, while discussing this topic. I just wanted to add some thoughts that I personally don’t see or hear when it…