DL Dudes: A Reappraisal

Few things provoke judgment in the queer community like hooking up with someone closeted. In this episode, Gabe and Chris offer a reappraisal of the controversial figure of the “downlow lover” through a spicy interview with celebrated writer Brontez Purnell. Brontez gets honest about his experiences hooking up with DL men on Sniffies, and unpacks the Y2K-era media firestorm that made “downlow guys” into public enemy #1. Then, our hosts interview an anonymous DL dude about his secret life hooking up with men while in the closet.   Follow Sniffies' Cruising Confessions: cruisingconfessions.com   Try Sniffies: sniffies.com   Follow Sniffies on Social: Instagram: instagram.com/sniffiesapp X: x.com/sniffiesapp TikTik: tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp   Follow the hosts: Gabe Gonzalez: instagram.com/gaybonez Chris Patterson-Rosso: instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife   Guests featured in this episode:  Brontez Purnell instagram.com/brontezpurnellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sniffies’ Cruising Confessions is back for a second season — and this time, we’re going deeper. Season 2 brings a wider range of voices, stories, and perspectives on queer sex and cruising. Hosts Gabe and Chris are diving into trending topics, offering practical advice, and sitting down with a rotating cast of queer celebs and sexperts for conversations that are equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and hot. This year, the show moves beyond NYC to explore what cruising looks like in international cities and off the beaten path, highlighting the diversity of queer experiences. Along the way, they’re also tackling serious topics to help keep the Sniffies community safe — from harm reduction and chemsex education to the latest in PrEP and protection, plus tips for cruising smart in a shifting political landscape. And for the first time ever, the podcast opens the floor to you. Listeners can now call in and share their wildest cruising stories, which Gabe and Chris will react to in a brand-new segment at the end of each episode. More stories. More sex. More confessions. Season 2 starts now — just push play.