Today on The Big Gay Radio Show, hosts Chris Gorman, Joanna Grosso, and Esmé Russell were joined by Savage Pup, a member of Florida’s leather pup and critter community and Florida Puppy 2026, for an engaging discussion about what it means to identify as a “pup/critter,” what “pup-play” entails and the local critter scene’s role in LGBTQIA+ culture.
The conversation also addressed deeply serious national news, including the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti by an ICE agent in Minnesota, an incident that has sparked widespread outrage, ongoing demonstrations, and calls for accountability from both sides of the political aisle.
Back on the lighter side of community news, Esme shared some cat facts, and we introduced Joanna’s new weekly feature, Jo on The Go, a segment focusing on all things happening within the LGBTQIA+ scene, giving listeners a blend of humor and companionship alongside heavier topics. The team also discussed Vice President J.D. Vance’s opinion about cubicles and parenthood, tying it back into broader cultural conversations around family and community in the LGBTQIA+ world.
On The Big Gay After Show, the crew and Savage Pup continued their conversation about the pup/critter community and the tragic death of Pretti. They also examined other trending stories: students reportedly using AI to target teachers, advice from Martha Stewart’s granddaughter, and the arrest of a West Virginia woman after threatening Trump. To round things out, Esmé and Savage offered their thoughts on Heated Rivalry, bringing a pop culture perspective to the day’s lineup.
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