Is Parker Reid Holding Back ‘The Wild Podcast’?

The Wild Podcast built its brand on raw, unfiltered, and over-the-top antics. If you subscribe to their Patreon, you know the drill: the hosts push the envelope, lean into chaos, and deliver the outrageous content their audience pays to see. Yet, one member of the main cast consistently manages to dodge the brief: Parker Reid.

The Big Talk vs. The Reality

If you listen to Parker on any standard episode, one topic comes up with relentless frequency: the legendary size of his penis. He brings it up constantly, jokes about it, and relies on it as a core part of his podcast persona.

Here is the friction point for Patreon subscribers: despite endless boasts, Parker completely refuses to participate in any group activities of a sexual nature or prove his claims when the exclusive camera rolls. While the rest of the crew dives headfirst into wild stunts to give subscribers the content they signed up for, Parker draws a hard line. Sitting back while everyone else carries the load creates a stark contrast—especially on a platform where fans pay extra specifically for "wild" content.

Random Blurts and Conversational Detours

It isn't just the Patreon stunts where Parker feels disconnected from the rest of the show. During standard episode commentary, his contributions often feel like non-sequiturs. Instead of building on the conversational flow, Parker frequently blurts out random, disjointed thoughts that derail the momentum. While a bit of randomness can add humor to a show, it often leaves listeners asking: How does this fit into the brand?

The elephant in the room: Brandon Cardoso

This brings us to Brandon Cardoso. As the leading force behind The Wild Podcast, Brandon’s silence on this dynamic is becoming hard to ignore.

How has Brandon not had a direct, sit-down conversation with Parker about his role? You cannot build an entire brand identity around being "wild" while allowing a key member to opt out of the very antics that define the show. By letting Parker coast on boastful talk without stepping up during the exclusive segments, Brandon is letting down the subscribers who expect a fully committed cast.

Mourning and Standing Strong

The Tragedy at Venture-N and the Resilience of Our Community 

Our hearts are heavy this week as we process a devastating tragedy that struck the LGBTQ+ community over the Labor Day weekend. A targeted act of violence outside a long-standing sanctuary has left us mourning the loss of two vibrant lives and grappling with the reality that spaces meant for safety are still under threat. 

What Happened 

Shortly after midnight on Monday, August 31, 2026, a gunman opened fire in the parking lot of Venture-N, a neighborhood gay bar in Tucson, Arizona. 

The Tucson Police Department confirmed that the shooter, 44-year-old Ousman Ceesay, confronted two patrons before shooting them with a 9mm handgun. Ceesay then turned the gun on himself and later died at a local hospital. 

Following a search of the shooter's home, investigators discovered a note indicating that he acted alone and that the shooting was a targeted attack motivated by hate toward the LGBTQIA+ community. Crucially, the suspect was also carrying a hit list of several other LGBTQ+-associated businesses in the region. 

Remembering the Victims 

We hold the families and friends of the victims in our thoughts. They were members of our community who deserved to enjoy a holiday weekend in peace: 

• Vincent Anthony Siqueiros (42): Remembered by loved ones as a kind soul and a regular face within Tucson’s tight-knit queer scene. 

• Cameron Davis Capara (33): A vibrant individual whose life was cut tragically short by senseless hatred. 

The Ripple Effect: Pain and Solidarity 

For decades, spaces like Venture-N have served as absolute sanctuaries. For older generations who lived through the legacy of Stonewall, or for community members who remember the horrific massacres at Pulse Nightclub or Club Q, this attack is an incredibly painful trigger. It reminds us that homophobia and bias-based violence remain rampant threats. 

However, hate has failed to silence the community. In the days following the shooting, an outpouring of love and defiance has blanketed Arizona and the nation: 

• The Tributes: Rainbow-colored candles, handwritten notes, and flowers have continuously lined the exterior walls of Venture-N. 

• The Vigils: Hundreds gathered for a candlelight vigil organized by local advocacy groups like Tucson Queerstory to honor the victims and remind the world of their right to exist. 

• Statewide Solidarity: In Phoenix, businesses along the Melrose District lined a one-mile stretch of 7th Avenue with over 600 luminaries to signal that they stand united with Tucson. 

Moving Forward Together 

While local authorities have stated there is no active or ongoing threat to the public, police presence has been increased around LGBTQ+ hubs in the region to ensure safety and comfort. 

Tragedies like this are designed to make us retreat out of fear. But if history has shown us anything, it is that our community responds to darkness by drawing closer together. We will continue to care for one another, protect our safe spaces, and live openly and proudly. 

If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing trauma related to this event, organizations like the Trevor Project and local LGBTQ+ community centers offer resources and support lines. 

Seattle Just Said "Love is Love(s)"—New Laws Protect Multi-Partner Dating Styles

If you thought the dating landscape couldn’t get any more interesting, Seattle just said, "Hold my coffee."

In a massive win for relationship freedom, Seattle has officially passed groundbreaking protections for non-monogamous and polyamorous people, making them a legally protected class against discrimination.

Here is everything you need to know about this history-making move and why it matters.

What Actually Happened?

On September 15, 2026, the Seattle City Council took a huge leap forward by updating its non-discrimination ordinances. For the first time, "relationship structure"—specifically referring to consensual non-monogamy and polyamory—is recognized under the law.

This means that if you choose to have multiple consenting partners, you are now legally protected against discrimination in:

• Housing: Landlords can’t deny you an apartment or evict you just because you live with multiple partners.
• Employment: Bosses can't fire or pass you over for a promotion based on your relationship style.
• Public Accommodations: You can't be turned away from businesses or services for living your truth.

Why This Is a Major Milestone

For a long time, the LGBTQ+ movement has fought for the right to love who you want. Seattle is taking that a step further by protecting how you love.

While progressive hubs like Somerville and Cambridge in Massachusetts have previously passed protections for multi-partner domestic partnerships, Seattle is the first major U.S. city to enact such broad, sweeping anti-discrimination protections for non-monogamous individuals.

It’s a massive validation for a community that has historically faced stigma, judgment, and legal vulnerability.

The Bottom Line

Love is evolving, and the law is finally starting to catch up. Seattle is setting a brand new blueprint for what relationship equity looks like in 2026, proving that family and commitment don't have to fit into a traditional, one-size-fits-all box.

What do you think about Seattle’s new law? Do you think more cities should follow suit? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

Drake Von Hospitalization Forces Delay in Las Vegas Battery & Robbery Trial

The legal troubles surrounding gay-for-pay adult performer Drake Von (legal name Dawson Bacon) took another unexpected turn in a Las Vegas courtroom earlier this week when a scheduled preliminary hearing was abruptly continued following news of his hospitalization.

Von was set to appear before a judge regarding serious felony battery and robbery charges stemming from an arrest back in June. However, proceedings were halted as defense counsel disclosed that the performer was currently receiving medical treatment. While court dockets do not reveal specific medical details, sources close to the situation reported that Von had returned home shortly after, describing himself as immobilized with an unconfirmed ailment. Despite the sudden health update, court observers note that a continuance was already widely anticipated as defense attorneys continue negotiating a potential plea deal with prosecutors.

This delay adds to a growing list of legal challenges for the performer:

• Felony Battery & Robbery Hearing: Rescheduled for October 14th, with existing victim restraining orders remaining fully in effect.
  
  
• DUI Trial: Set for November, following a formal "not guilty" plea entered just last week.
  
  

As the new court dates approach, updates will follow on whether a plea agreement is reached before the October hearing or if proceedings move forward to trial. For more updates on creator updates, industry news, and commentary, check out Bloggin About.....

Dolly Parton’s Legacy as an LGBTQ+ Icon: Camp, Kindness, and Radical Allyship

A Safe Space Wrapped in Sequins: Remembering Dolly Parton and Her Radical Love for the LGBTQ+ Community

The world is a little less bright, and certainly a lot less sparkly. On August 25, 2026, the legendary Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80. According to a statement from her family, she departed peacefully at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville following a brief, private battle with cancer.

As tributes pour in from heads of state and music legends alike, a profound wave of grief has uniquely settled over the LGBTQ+ community. For generations of queer people, Dolly was much more than a country music superstar with an unmatched catalog of hits. She was a fiercely loyal protector, a foundational icon, and a safe space wrapped in sequins.

At a time when institutions retreated from diversity, Dolly’s open-armed warmth proved that love and acceptance could cross any cultural divide.

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A Shared Language of Camp and Authenticity

Long before she ever spoke publicly about gay rights, the LGBTQ+ community saw a kindred spirit in Dolly Parton. Her aesthetic—the towering blonde wigs, sky-high heels, rhinestone-encrusted gowns, and tight corsets—was a masterclass in gender performance and camp. Dolly famously joked that her look was modeled after the "town tramp" of her childhood home in the Smoky Mountains.

Queer people, and drag queens in particular, recognized her over-the-top persona for what it was: a joyful, unapologetic construction of self. Dolly didn’t just tolerate drag queens mimicking her; she actively celebrated them, famously entering a Dolly Parton lookalike contest herself—and losing. In a beautiful twist of fate on the day after her passing, a federal judge in Texas even cited Dolly’s voluptuous, flamboyant style to strike down a state law aimed at banning drag performances.

Quiet Kindness and Public Allyship

Dolly’s support for the queer community was never a marketing strategy. It was a core tenet of her humanity. Following her passing, former colleagues revealed that Dolly's allyship started quietly decades ago. In the 1990s—at the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis and severe social stigma—Dolly privately paid the medical costs for a member of her staff to transition.

When she did speak out publicly, she did so with a devastatingly simple, plainspoken clarity that disarmed critics:

• Defending Marriage Equality: Long before it was safe for a country star to do so, Dolly publicly championed marriage equality. When a lesbian visitor to her Dollywood theme park was told by a worker to turn her marriage equality T-shirt inside out, Dolly stepped in, publicly apologized, and made it explicitly clear that all families were welcome at her parks.
• Standing with the Transgender Community: Dolly consistently used her platform to oppose discriminatory legislation targeting transgender people, including Tennessee’s restrictions on trans rights. In 2005, she wrote the Oscar-nominated anthem "Travelin' Thru" specifically for Transamerica, a film centering a transgender woman's journey.
• Normalizing Queer Families: In her 1991 track "Family," Dolly sang about accepting relatives exactly as they are—explicitly extending that love to gay family members at a time when country music completely ignored the community.

Weaponizing Faith with Love, Not Judgment

What made Dolly’s allyship uniquely powerful was her identity as a woman of profound Christian faith. In a political landscape where religion is frequently used to ostracize LGBTQ+ individuals, Dolly used her faith as a shield to protect them.

She repeatedly rejected religious judgment, famously telling critics that judging others was "God's job, not mine." By bridging the gap between faith, traditional country roots, and unconditional love, she modeled a pluralistic America where queer people could feel safe and loved just as they were.

The Legacy of the "Fairy Godmother"

Dolly Parton’s passing leaves a massive void in American culture, but her impact on the queer community is permanent. She gave generations of isolated LGBTQ+ people living in rural, conservative towns a lifeline—showing them that they belonged, that they were human, and that they deserved to be celebrated.

As mourning fans blast "Jolene" and "9 to 5" in gay bars across the country, we remember Dolly not just as the Queen of Country, but as a fearless, rhinestoned guardian angel. She taught us how to be ourselves, how to love fiercely without judgment, and how to step out into the world with our heads held high.

Rest in peace, Aunt Dolly. We will always love you.