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Ep. 228: The Gay Bit: Take 8 - Hookup Apps vs. Real Connection
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- May 29, 2026
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Summary
Are dating apps helping gay men connect — or keeping them stuck in a cycle of swiping, ghosting, and disappointment? In this episode of The Gay Bit, Zach breaks down the biggest hookup and dating apps (Grindr, Scruff, Sniffies, Hinge, and more), shares why he thinks gay bar culture is disappearing, and gets real about what it takes to find genuine connection — as a friend, a date, or a long-term partner. Plus: the story of how Zach met his husband in an AOL chat room in 1998, and why "DC hungry" is the ultimate relationship test. Everything & Anything…and a Bit Gay drops new interviews and The Gay Bit monologues weekly. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.