I grew up pre-Will & Grace, a marker for many queer people. There wasn't a lot of representation of LGBTQ+ in the zeitgeist of that time period and many still feared HIV/AIDS transmission. I'm talking before PrEP. For that reason, I didn't wear my gay badge with pride. As a matter of fact, it was never on my sleeve. I kept it hidden from view. I could pass for straight and often chose that route. 

It wasn't until my own inner struggles were too much to bear that I decided to bloom into the man I am today. Eventually, I dove deep into queer culture, fascinated by our past, present and future. When I discovered young queer kids were still disproportionately bullied in schools and towns across the country (even post-gay-friendly television programming), I decided to use my voice to empower my LGBTQ+ family members. 

I launched Bo Show as a way to speak to anyone in need of a queer friend. I wanted to bring the safety of a gay bestie to their ears. I wanted to bring stories that were relatable to their homes. I wanted to let people know they weren't alone and that there were others living through similar struggles. 

I am not the lone voice of the gay community, but I always tried my best to paint my perspective and guests' points of view with every color from an artist's palette. 

These best of episodes are my way of celebrating Pride Month without parades and parties during COVID-19. Nowadays, I wear my gay badge over my heart for everyone to see. This podcast allows me to be loud, proud and heard. 

Happy Pride!