Chatting on Falduto’s “The Gay Life Coach” podcast, the two actors and advocates discuss their various commonalities, including what it was like to portray queer characters in major films as children who had not yet had the opportunity to come to terms with their own sexuality. Falduto and Franzese also discuss a slew of issues important to the queer community, including sex, body positivity, and faith / spirituality. Available everywhere podcasts are streamed, Episode 24 went live Friday, June 25.
Recently named “one of the 20 most influential, outspoken, and optimistic individuals on the planet” by PrideLife Magazine, Brian Falduto came into prominence for playing the role of Billy, Jack Black’s sassy stylist in the cult classic film, “School of Rock.” His participation in the film had a major impact on his coming of age, labeling him “that gay kid from ‘School of Rock” before he was ever able to consider his sexuality on his own. Growing up in a private Catholic school in suburban New Jersey, his peers chastised him for his role in the film and the way he carried himself. Without the proper guidance to just be himself, Brian retreated into the closet for a number of years. In recent years, Falduto has established himself as a gay country artist and an ICF certified LGBTQ life coach. He has traveled the country performing and speaking at Pride events, sharing his story and offering hope for countless young people. His recent single, “God Loves Me Too” delivers a powerful message of self-acceptance and love and is now available on all streaming platforms and digital retailers. The single’s music video won an International Independent Music Video Award.
Best known for his role as Damian in Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls,” Daniel Franzese was also the lead of other indie cult classics, including “Bully” and “I Spit on Your Grave.” He was most recently a series regular on Mark Gordon's ABC series, “Conviction.” Daniel was also a series regular on the Freeform series “Recovery Road.” Originally from Brooklyn, he has become a well-known proponent and speaker for the LGBTQ+ community. He reached 8 million views on his YouTube video series “Sh*t Italian Moms Say.” A self-proclaimed momma’s boy, his upbeat high-energy stand-up comedy acts, “I’ve Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess” and “Yass! You’re Amazing,” capture his amazing and quirky life in the entertainment industry, as well as hilarious stories about his New York parents. Daniel is also the creator of several live comedy shows, including the rock opera, Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin’ Rock Opera.
Recently named “one of the 20 most influential, outspoken, and optimistic individuals on the planet” by PrideLife Magazine, Brian Falduto came into prominence for playing the role of Billy, Jack Black’s sassy stylist in the cult classic film, “School of Rock.” His participation in the film had a major impact on his coming of age, labeling him “that gay kid from ‘School of Rock” before he was ever able to consider his sexuality on his own. Growing up in a private Catholic school in suburban New Jersey, his peers chastised him for his role in the film and the way he carried himself. Without the proper guidance to just be himself, Brian retreated into the closet for a number of years. In recent years, Falduto has established himself as a gay country artist and an ICF certified LGBTQ life coach. He has traveled the country performing and speaking at Pride events, sharing his story and offering hope for countless young people. His recent single, “God Loves Me Too” delivers a powerful message of self-acceptance and love and is now available on all streaming platforms and digital retailers. The single’s music video won an International Independent Music Video Award.
Best known for his role as Damian in Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls,” Daniel Franzese was also the lead of other indie cult classics, including “Bully” and “I Spit on Your Grave.” He was most recently a series regular on Mark Gordon's ABC series, “Conviction.” Daniel was also a series regular on the Freeform series “Recovery Road.” Originally from Brooklyn, he has become a well-known proponent and speaker for the LGBTQ+ community. He reached 8 million views on his YouTube video series “Sh*t Italian Moms Say.” A self-proclaimed momma’s boy, his upbeat high-energy stand-up comedy acts, “I’ve Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess” and “Yass! You’re Amazing,” capture his amazing and quirky life in the entertainment industry, as well as hilarious stories about his New York parents. Daniel is also the creator of several live comedy shows, including the rock opera, Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin’ Rock Opera.
