Queer The Table

Episode Aired: Tuesday, July 16th 2019

QUEERBOSS: Doug Quint and Jessie Nguyen

In the first half of the show, Nico talks to Doug Quint about how what was supposed to be just a summer gig turned into the sensation that is "Big Gay Ice Cream." Then, they talk with Jessie Nguyen about what it's like to be opening a restaurant and coming out at the same time. www.biggayicecream.com www.bicyclebanhmi.com

 

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