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Ep. 219: Mean Boys, Fentanyl, and the Gay Hierarchy: Director Justin Alexander Gets Candid
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- May 20, 2026
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Summary
Writer, director, and producer Justin Alexander joins Zach for a revealing conversation about his debut feature film Mean Boys — now streaming on Apple TV, Tubi, Roku, and Here TV. Justin opens up about drawing from his own experience being bullied in high school, the bisexual love triangle at the center of the story, and why he wanted to spotlight fentanyl addiction after losing a friend. The conversation goes deep on gay hierarchies, what it means to be an outsider in West Hollywood, body image pressure in the LGBTQ+ community, and the real cost of making indie films with no marketing budget. Plus: Justin's dream of working with Jodie Foster, his next film Video Essay (a parody of the indie festival circuit), and why Zach thinks he needs to move to Boston immediately. 🎬 Watch Mean Boys: Apple TV | Tubi | Roku | Here TV 📲 Follow Everything & Anything…and a Bit Gay Instagram | TikTok | everywhere you listen to podcasts Follow Justin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjustingonzales 🎬 Watch Mean Boys now: Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/mean-boys/umc.cmc.40dfrljemlixdzx3gubnsy8qf Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100049337/mean-boys And available on Roku and Here TV #MeanBoys #LGBTQ #IndieFilm #QueerCinema #GayPodcast