The Rainbow Crossing Podcast
Daniel & Julio are rizzed up and ready to boogie down as Gen X syncs with Gen Z for a podcast that's over the rainbow, but are these cross-generational roommates "gay goals" or "straight trippin'?"
Episodes
60 episodes
ICE Age
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) confront the reality many are avoiding: we are living in a political and social revolution. Through the lens of astrology and history, they discuss the collapse of old power structures, the rise of...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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39:32
Heated Territory
It may be winter, but Heated Rivalry has kept the last few weeks steamy for gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z). The two tackle the global phenomenon as it relates to ownership over minorities' stories and who has the right to tell t...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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32:54
On Thin ICE
Returning from their holiday break, gay roommates Julio (Gen Z) and Daniel (Gen X) dive into the horrific anti-immigration developments taking place in Minnesota and review ICE by the numbers. Julio also shares how the Trump regime and ICE tact...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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31:08
In Lies We Trust
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) tackle a series of half-truths and flat-out lies surrounding immigrants and ICE. They discuss everything from crime rates to tax contributions to subsidized healthcare access for immigrants - both ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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29:31
Military Time Out
20-year gay Army veteran David (Millenial) once again joins roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z), this time to talk about the major shifts in the military. With an insider's perspective, they discuss everything from the infamous all-gener...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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45:35
Binge Watch
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) talk about the power of addiction and how it affects virtually everyone in some form or fashion - not just through illicit substances but also via social media, video games, and so much more. They ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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46:40
Spilling Tea with Cynthia Lee Fontaine
Three-time RuPaul's Drag Race star Cynthia Lee Fontaine is back, back, back again. This time, she joins gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) to dish on never-before-told stories about her time on Drag Race, fellow queens, music vibes,...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:02
Good Grief
After the unexpected death of a friend, Julio (Gen Z) talks through the rollercoaster of emotions he's experiencing with his roommate Daniel (Gen X). Julio shares the conflicting feelings stemming from attending his first funeral - joy as he wa...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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37:42
Radical Optimism with Cynthia Lee Fontaine
Three-time RuPaul's Drag Race queen Cynthia Lee Fontaine joins gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) to discuss her life's ups and downs and how optimism helped her power through. Despite major health scares, life-altering moves, caree...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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56:51
Global Frequency
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) are back, and they're kicking off season 3 with a conversation about global responsibility. In light of the Charlie Kirk news, they discuss how each of us individually can make a difference - for b...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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43:53
Cue The Confetti
Celebrating 50 episodes AND the podcast's one-year anniversary, gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) chat about their first year of experiences on the Rainbow Crossing. Their year-in-review covers everything from the most impactful gu...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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35:59
Under Protest
After a weekend of protests and parades, gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) pose the question, "are we watching democracy unravel in the United States?" The two talk about the military/birthday parade, ICE raids, the murder/attempte...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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35:38
Mental Gymnastics
In light of Men's Mental Health Month, gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) discuss their own personal experiences with mental and emotional struggles. They also talk about a variety of common mental issues that affect the gay male co...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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40:55
A Point Of Pride
In celebration of Pride month, Daniel (Gen X) shares his recent Puerto Vallarta Pride experience with roommate Julio (Gen Z). The two expand on the conversation with a discussion of all things gay Pride related, including some of their most mem...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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35:36
Taking A Swipe
Don't swipe left on this one! Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) dish on their dating app turn-offs. What does a Tinder or Hinge profile require to get their attention and, more importantly, to lose their interest? From the practica...
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Episode 21
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37:20
Trans-Fixed
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) discuss the recent incident at a Boston hotel where a cisgender woman was confronted by a male security guard asking her to prove her gender when she went into the women's restroom. They continue t...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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32:29
Let's Talk About Sex, Baby
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) talk about everyone's favorite topic: sex! But more specifically, they're talking about good sex, what constitutes it, and how to cultivate it whether you're with a longtime partner or a o...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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36:40
PrEP For Battle
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen X) discuss the Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc. case that was recently heard by the Supreme Court regarding the plantiffs religious objections to the Affordable Care Act's no-cost coverage of Pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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37:23
Flex For Your Future
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) welcome fitness coach Angel (Millenial) to the podcast to discuss his journey from bartender to trainer, sober advocate, and gay mentor. The three talk about fitness with a purpose and goals that g...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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48:24
Along For The Ride
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) welcome Hill Country Ride for AIDS ride director Eli (Millenial) to discuss the non-profit's upcoming 26th annual fun ride. They talk about how getting involved in fundraisers benefits everyone in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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45:50
Queers of Convenience
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) are joined by local bar owner and chair of the Austin LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life advisory commission Scott (Millenial) to discuss trends and activism in the community. They talk about the resurgent n...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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41:57
Surviving a Gaycation
Back from their trip to Puerto Rico, gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) recount their first travel experience together, including the beaches, the drinks, the drag queens, and the boys (in speedos). The two discuss what makes a vaca...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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31:02
Breaking Traditions with Cody Seiya
Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) welcome adult superstar and all-around sweetheart Cody Seiya (Millenial) for a conversation on breaking out of heternormative traditions and forging our own paths. From being raised by an immigrant...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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43:46