Ep. 281: The Gay Bit: Why I'm Already Over Summer (And Provincetown Confessions)

It's Friday, which means it's time for The Gay Bit — Zach's weekly dose of camp, commentary, and community talk on Everything & Anything…and a Bit Gay. This week: summer is officially Zach's least favorite season, and he's not sorry about it. He breaks down why he'd rather be bundled up in a sweater than baking in the heat, why he's never been a beach person despite growing up in Miami, and why his skincare routine comes before his tan.

From there, it's a full tour of gay summer culture: the annual pilgrimage to Provincetown, the joys and exhaustion of tea dance, why the "gay beach" walk is an outright scam, and the very specific rhythm of a P-town week (breakfast, tea dance, dinner, drag show, Spiritus Pizza at 1am, repeat). He ranks the best and worst weeks to visit — skip July 4th, aim for Labor Day — and reflects on how the town has changed over the years, including a tribute to a beloved local performer who's since passed.

The episode closes with a chaotic, hilarious, oddly touching story about "Ann," a P-town regular from summers past who Zach and his friend Tony can't stop talking about — and an open call to the internet to help him find her. Along the way: thoughts on Florida politics, dream towns, and why Boston might just be the right amount of gay.

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