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Reunited and Trans with Ash Perez
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- Mar 17, 2026
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Summary
Gabe’s old BuzzFeed coworker and writer Ash Perez joins the show to talk about his new rom com Speak Now. The duo catch up about transness, autism, and the wild paths their lives have taken. Speak Now is a queer rom-com about a rising-star chef who’s forced to confront her first love when she’s hired to cater her ex–best friend’s wedding, putting her career-defining opportunity at odds with unresolved feelings from her past. Set in the world of fine dining in Big Sur, it’s a funny, emotionally honest story about second chances and self-discovery. Speak Now is Ash 's fiction debut! The audiobook features a full cast led by Jena Malone and Arienne Mandi. Speak Now is available for preorder now wherever you get audiobooks, and publishes on March 31 (on International Transgender Day of Visibility). Link is here to preorder: https://bit.ly/3MiDUtm Woooo! Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy