The Tangle with Kyle Ridley

Kyle Ridley

Booking Overview

This interview show centers on candid conversations about LGBTQ+ identity, entertainment careers, relationships, and personal experiences, typically featuring comedians, performers, musicians, authors, and other recognizable public figures with current projects. Strong pitch candidates include LGBTQ+ entertainers, authors, comedians, musicians, advocates, and performers who can discuss both their work and a compelling personal or cultural perspective; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 84

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Instagram: 9.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kyle@kyleridley.com

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Host

Kyle Ridley - Former morning-show producer who spent a decade researching and booking guests and preparing television anchors for interviews. He now hosts long-form conversations with entertainers and other nota...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Established comedians, performers, musicians, authors, television personalities, and advocates—particularly LGBTQ+ voices—with a current book, album, comedy special, stage production, or other public-facing project and a strong personal perspective.

Required Achievements:

Published books or essay collections, Released albums or comedy specials, Television, film, or stage work, Established comedy or music careers, Public advocacy for LGBTQ+ or health-related causes

Recent Guest Discussions

Eliot Glazer - Queer Identity, Lgbtq+ Representation, Community, Body Image, Media Influence, And His Essay Collection.

Bryan Safi - Comedy, Lgbtq+ Representation, People-pleasing, Family Dynamics, Relationships, Divorce, And The Cathartic Role Of Performance.

Rosie O'Donnell - Her One-woman Show Common Knowledge, Resilience, Grief, Health Advocacy, Lgbtq+ Rights, Politics, And Her Career In Television And Film.

Joe Dombrowski - Stand-up Comedy, Teaching, Lgbtq+ Identity, Marriage, Fatherhood, IVF, Surrogacy, And Balancing Family Life With Touring.

Recent Topics

Lgbtq+, Comedy, Music, Relationships

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Tangle with Kyle Ridley

Tangled in Awareness, Advocacy & Always Being a Bear (with Brian Sims)

September 08, 2026

Brian Sims shares his journey from a military family and college football star to a dedicated LGBTQIA+ advocate and politician. He discusses early awareness of his sexuality, the importance of community, and the ongoing fight for civil rights and representation. Brian also gets candid about body image, the bear community, and his hopes and fears for the upcoming election. Chapters Early life and military family backgroundJourney of self-discovery and coming out at 22The role of community and ...

Tangled in Openness, Tenderness & Humor with Heart (with Evan Mulrooney)

September 01, 2026

Evan Mulrooney joins Kyle to discuss his upbringing in Delaware, exploring his identity, navigating body image issues, and embracing his authentic self through comedy, acting, and self-deprecation. Evan also offers insights into navigating masculinity, sexuality, and self-acceptance with humor and honesty.Chapters Evan's upbringing in Wilmington, DelawareHis journey with body image and big morphiaExploration of sexuality and pansexual identityImpact of football culture and toxic masculin...

Tangled in Irish Roots, Body Neutrality & Being a Disney Adult (with Maggie Winters)

August 25, 2026

Comedian Maggie Winters shares her journey to stand-up success, her creative process for her special “Marguerite,” and her thoughts on comedy, body neutrality, and navigating the industry. Follow Maggie on Instagram and watch her special on YouTube. ChaptersWorkshopping a stand-up specialGrowing up Irish and the desire for attentionDeciding to pursue full-time comedy Life on the road and maintaining routinesEmbracing divisiveness and authenticity in comedyCommunity of comedians and influences...

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kyle@kyleridley.com

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