For Veterans Day, Ell and Trey sit down with Richard Brookshire, a Black, gay Army veteran and Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the Black Veterans Project. He talks about serving under Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the $100 billion taken from Black veterans, the lawsuit against the VA, and why he still believes in the fight.

Nick Rashad Burroughs pulled up to Just Press Play 🎙️ The Broadway star and Lucille Lortel winner (Goddess) talks about going from a preacher's kid in Birmingham to eight shows a week — and what it taught him about knowing your worth in dating and in life. In this episode: • The 44.4 million-view quick-change video and blanking on stage • The Halloween cult classics game — guess the movie • Non-negotiables, deal breakers, pickup lines & whimsy • Rejection, typecasting, and creating your own yeses • His new single GOOD and the EP coming before the year's end Funny, honest, full of gems. Run it up. 🪩 Stream GOOD:

How does a go-go dancer marry a woman and become the father of her four children? On this episode, Ell & Trey get the answers through their signature style of fun and sincerity. Cuffing Season is here! Go-go boy Crown joins Ell & Trey to talk dating app burnout, red flags, and how he came out to his whole hometown with one Facebook post. Crown is also a dad of four, and he opens up about balancing nightlife, fatherhood and love in NYC.

Ell and Trey are back! Season six begins with a special guest-- our handsome, hilarious friend, comedian, and performer Papirossa! That's right, putas! But we'll leave the broken Spanish to our queen Bey. (Oop) As always, just press play -- laughs guaranteed.

While Ell is away, Danilo joins Trey for a special episode of Just Press Replay, revisiting some of our favorite conversations about sex, dating, relationships, and modern queer love. We're digging into some of the lore like the story behind "community dick" and revisiting our conversation about DL men and their sex appeal. Catfishing, hookup culture and how to know when to call it quits with your lover. OnlyFans, heartbreak and finding love in unexpected places. Funny, messy, honest, and surprisingly heartfelt--the just press play way. 💜 Subscribe for new episodes of Just Press Play with Ell & Trey. #BlackQueerVoices #GayPodcast #QueerDating #LGBTQPodcast #BlackGayMen

Spirit Airlines is having money problems, and so are we. We may be broke, but never broken-spirited. In this episode, we talk about clearing your debt, house parties can help, the Supreme Court’s never-ending f*ckery, and of course, The Devil Wears Prada 2, because…gay, duh! And gays need friends too — our advice on how to find them, on this week’s episode. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Just Press Play

In this episode of Just Press Play with Ell & Trey, we’re covering EVERYTHING from bizarre hookup stories and questionable dating etiquette to pop culture, politics, and queer life in 2026. Did you ever buy a CD single back in the day? Or download tracks on Limewire? Well...we did and almost got caught. 👀 As for gay dating-- Should you offer water after a hookup?! 💧 The “buy one get one” Chinese food disaster 🍜 Red flags when meeting someone for the first time 🚩 Plus, we get into: Gay dating culture and hookup etiquette Queer perspectives on MAGA and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric Reactions to viral homophobic encounters Trans issues, Caitlyn Jenner discourse, and representation Comedy, cancel culture, and jokes about the LGBTQ+ community Pop culture takes (Meg Thee Stallion, Euphoria, Usher vs. Chris Brown debate) We also play “Fuck, Marry, Kill”, share unfiltered opinions, and give real advice on navigating dating safely and confidently.

Meet New York City music artist TOPV3ERS — a rapper, songwriter, and video producer carving out his space through pure dedication, sacrifice, and creative vision. In a world where putting your art out there takes real courage, TOPV3ERS opens up about the journey behind the music and the work it takes to stay authentic in the industry. He also shares his perspective on other queer artists who inspire him, and how their creativity, visibility, and resilience continue to shape his own path.