Brandon Ellrich
@brandonellrich.substack.com
I'm a gay man from the rural Midwest with two cats. Pathetic? Maybe, but I write about it so you can laugh with me (or at me). You can find me on Substack, mostly.
Here's part of the poem from my latest post.
Check it out!
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#substackwriter #humor #satire #dirtylaundry #writersofbluesky
Check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
#substackwriter #humor #satire #dirtylaundry #writersofbluesky
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Here's part of the poem from my latest post.
Check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
#substackwriter #humor #satire #dirtylaundry #writersofbluesky
Check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
#substackwriter #humor #satire #dirtylaundry #writersofbluesky
Reposted by Brandon Ellrich
Chopping it up with @brandonellrich.substack.com @thistleandmoss.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Chopping it up with @brandonellrich.substack.com @thistleandmoss.com
World AIDS Day is approaching, and October was LGBTQ History Month.
AIDS may not be completely eradicated, but why haven't we celebrated the achievements made?
#aids #worldaidsday #aidsawareness #hiv #lgbtqia #lgbtq #writersofbluesky #substackwriter
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AIDS may not be completely eradicated, but why haven't we celebrated the achievements made?
#aids #worldaidsday #aidsawareness #hiv #lgbtqia #lgbtq #writersofbluesky #substackwriter
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Why Haven’t We Celebrated the Downfall of AIDS?
I’m cautious about donning my party hat
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November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
World AIDS Day is approaching, and October was LGBTQ History Month.
AIDS may not be completely eradicated, but why haven't we celebrated the achievements made?
#aids #worldaidsday #aidsawareness #hiv #lgbtqia #lgbtq #writersofbluesky #substackwriter
medium.com/@ellrichbran...
AIDS may not be completely eradicated, but why haven't we celebrated the achievements made?
#aids #worldaidsday #aidsawareness #hiv #lgbtqia #lgbtq #writersofbluesky #substackwriter
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My latest baking video, where I make Upside-Down Puff Pastry Apple Tarts
#baking #gaybaker #lgbtqia #cooking #gaychef #appledessert
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#baking #gaybaker #lgbtqia #cooking #gaychef #appledessert
open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
The Gay Baker--Upside-down Apple Tart
S1:E14
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November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My latest baking video, where I make Upside-Down Puff Pastry Apple Tarts
#baking #gaybaker #lgbtqia #cooking #gaychef #appledessert
open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
#baking #gaybaker #lgbtqia #cooking #gaychef #appledessert
open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
Jonathan Bailey is the Sexiest Man Alive
#sexiestmanalive #lgbtqia #lgbtq #gayicon #people
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#sexiestmanalive #lgbtqia #lgbtq #gayicon #people
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Time's Sexiest Man Alive is Gay and It's About Time!
Jonathan Bailey deserves the title, no matter what his sexual orientation
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November 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Jonathan Bailey is the Sexiest Man Alive
#sexiestmanalive #lgbtqia #lgbtq #gayicon #people
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#sexiestmanalive #lgbtqia #lgbtq #gayicon #people
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Live for #Trauma & #Voices with Wendy, OnyxRose and @brandonellrich.substack.com
Live for #Trauma & #Voices with Wendy, OnyxRose and @brandonellrich.substack.com
The Live Stream: Always Here
thistleandmoss.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Live for #Trauma & #Voices with Wendy, OnyxRose and @brandonellrich.substack.com
Live for #Trauma & #Voices with Wendy, OnyxRose and @brandonellrich.substack.com
Certain types of profiles exist on Grindr and other gay dating profiles.
Some of these relate very well to different kinds of candy.
#satire #lgbtqia #lgbtq #humor #grindr #substackwriter
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Some of these relate very well to different kinds of candy.
#satire #lgbtqia #lgbtq #humor #grindr #substackwriter
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What If Halloween Candy Had Grindr Profiles?
Swipe right to get a sweet treat
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October 31, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Certain types of profiles exist on Grindr and other gay dating profiles.
Some of these relate very well to different kinds of candy.
#satire #lgbtqia #lgbtq #humor #grindr #substackwriter
open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
Some of these relate very well to different kinds of candy.
#satire #lgbtqia #lgbtq #humor #grindr #substackwriter
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It's almost Halloween. Are you ready for the candy beggars?
#halloween #trickortreat #satire #humor #substackwriter #writersofbluesky
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#halloween #trickortreat #satire #humor #substackwriter #writersofbluesky
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Your Greedy Little Brats Won't Get Free Candy from Me
No treats, but maybe a trick
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October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
It's almost Halloween. Are you ready for the candy beggars?
#halloween #trickortreat #satire #humor #substackwriter #writersofbluesky
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#halloween #trickortreat #satire #humor #substackwriter #writersofbluesky
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I watched several films in celebration of LGBTQ History Month.
I recommend them for anyone, whether they're in the Queer Community or not.
#movies #queerfilms #lgbtqia #lgbtqhistorymonth #gaymovies #matthewshepard #harveymilk #moviereviews
I recommend them for anyone, whether they're in the Queer Community or not.
#movies #queerfilms #lgbtqia #lgbtqhistorymonth #gaymovies #matthewshepard #harveymilk #moviereviews
Movies to Honor LGBTQ+ History Month
Queer films that hold historical significance
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October 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I watched several films in celebration of LGBTQ History Month.
I recommend them for anyone, whether they're in the Queer Community or not.
#movies #queerfilms #lgbtqia #lgbtqhistorymonth #gaymovies #matthewshepard #harveymilk #moviereviews
I recommend them for anyone, whether they're in the Queer Community or not.
#movies #queerfilms #lgbtqia #lgbtqhistorymonth #gaymovies #matthewshepard #harveymilk #moviereviews
Reposted by Brandon Ellrich
If you want a connection to a Great Chef, and an even greater Gay guy (who is the best of Trans ally's that I have known), then let you introduce you all to Brandon Ellrich (who professes that he is literally SO GAY.)
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@brandonellrich.substack.com
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@brandonellrich.substack.com
Brandon Ellrich: Gay Chef, Gay Icon, Trusted Friend
https://brandonellrich.substack.com/
thistleandmoss.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you want a connection to a Great Chef, and an even greater Gay guy (who is the best of Trans ally's that I have known), then let you introduce you all to Brandon Ellrich (who professes that he is literally SO GAY.)
thistleandmoss.com/p/brandon-el...
@brandonellrich.substack.com
thistleandmoss.com/p/brandon-el...
@brandonellrich.substack.com
I created a Caramel Apple Cheesecake. Check it out!
#baking #recipes #gaybaker #cheesecake #lgbtqia #lgbtq #diyrecipes #substackwriter #cooking
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#baking #recipes #gaybaker #cheesecake #lgbtqia #lgbtq #diyrecipes #substackwriter #cooking
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The Gay Baker--Caramel Apple Cheesecake
S1:E13
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October 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I created a Caramel Apple Cheesecake. Check it out!
#baking #recipes #gaybaker #cheesecake #lgbtqia #lgbtq #diyrecipes #substackwriter #cooking
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#baking #recipes #gaybaker #cheesecake #lgbtqia #lgbtq #diyrecipes #substackwriter #cooking
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Check out today's post. I talk with two straight, feral (their word, not mine) women about unsolicited D pics, a$$ pics, and Grindr.
#substackwriter #humor #podcast #writersofbluesky #lgbtqia #lgbtq+
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#substackwriter #humor #podcast #writersofbluesky #lgbtqia #lgbtq+
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Two Broads + a Gay Guy Walk Into a Podcast…
A recording from Brandon Ellrich and Dre Beltrami's live video
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October 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Check out today's post. I talk with two straight, feral (their word, not mine) women about unsolicited D pics, a$$ pics, and Grindr.
#substackwriter #humor #podcast #writersofbluesky #lgbtqia #lgbtq+
open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
#substackwriter #humor #podcast #writersofbluesky #lgbtqia #lgbtq+
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In this episode, I chatted with Kenyon about conversion therapy, Pride, and sexuality.
#lgbtqia #lgbtq #sexuality #straightallies #ally #queercommunity #conversiontherapy
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#lgbtqia #lgbtq #sexuality #straightallies #ally #queercommunity #conversiontherapy
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Queer-Straight Talk with Kenyon & Brandon
A recording from Brandon Ellrich's live video
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October 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
In this episode, I chatted with Kenyon about conversion therapy, Pride, and sexuality.
#lgbtqia #lgbtq #sexuality #straightallies #ally #queercommunity #conversiontherapy
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#lgbtqia #lgbtq #sexuality #straightallies #ally #queercommunity #conversiontherapy
open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
October is LGBTQ History Month.
It's also the anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard, as well as the hate crime law passed due to the brutal attack.
#lgbtqia #lgbtq+ #matthewshepard #hatecrime #queericon #queer
It's also the anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard, as well as the hate crime law passed due to the brutal attack.
#lgbtqia #lgbtq+ #matthewshepard #hatecrime #queericon #queer
An Important Queer Icon from Generation X
Mouse Without Tale
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October 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
October is LGBTQ History Month.
It's also the anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard, as well as the hate crime law passed due to the brutal attack.
#lgbtqia #lgbtq+ #matthewshepard #hatecrime #queericon #queer
It's also the anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard, as well as the hate crime law passed due to the brutal attack.
#lgbtqia #lgbtq+ #matthewshepard #hatecrime #queericon #queer
Have you ever been offered an inheritance by a stranger?
#humor #satire #funny #scam #internetscam #lgbtqia
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#humor #satire #funny #scam #internetscam #lgbtqia
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My Ship's About to Come in, and It's Definitely Not a Scam
I have a Sugar Momma
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October 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Have you ever been offered an inheritance by a stranger?
#humor #satire #funny #scam #internetscam #lgbtqia
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#humor #satire #funny #scam #internetscam #lgbtqia
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Ever made Papaya Avocado Salsa?
I hadn't until yesterday.
I also made a Fruity COCKtail.
#cooking #gaychef #cocktail #diy #how-to #substackwriter #substack #podcast
I hadn't until yesterday.
I also made a Fruity COCKtail.
#cooking #gaychef #cocktail #diy #how-to #substackwriter #substack #podcast
The Gay Chef--Papaya Avocado Salsa and a Fruity COCKtail
S1:E10
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October 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This one's ridiculous.
Watch it.
#humor #writers #satire #funny #substackwriter #substack #writersroom
Watch it.
#humor #writers #satire #funny #substackwriter #substack #writersroom
Brandon Goes Inside the Writer's Room
A recording from Brandon Ellrich and Peter William Murphy's live video
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October 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This one's ridiculous.
Watch it.
#humor #writers #satire #funny #substackwriter #substack #writersroom
Watch it.
#humor #writers #satire #funny #substackwriter #substack #writersroom
I picked apples over the weekend and then used them to make apple pie filling and apple butter.
#gaychef #humor #apples #applebutter #lgbtqia #substackwriter #baking #cooking
#gaychef #humor #apples #applebutter #lgbtqia #substackwriter #baking #cooking
The Gay Chef--Something Appley
S1:E9
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September 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I picked apples over the weekend and then used them to make apple pie filling and apple butter.
#gaychef #humor #apples #applebutter #lgbtqia #substackwriter #baking #cooking
#gaychef #humor #apples #applebutter #lgbtqia #substackwriter #baking #cooking
Breakfast Cereals Have Become SO Gay
Are we eating wokeness for breakfast?
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September 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In my latest podcast episode, @thistleandmoss.com (Wendy), thepoetmirand, and I discuss trauma associated with birthdays and Tranniversaries.
#trauma #birthdays #tranniversary #lgbtqia #lgbtq
#trauma #birthdays #tranniversary #lgbtqia #lgbtq
Trauma Work: Birthdays and Tranniversaries
S1:E34
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September 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
In my latest podcast episode, @thistleandmoss.com (Wendy), thepoetmirand, and I discuss trauma associated with birthdays and Tranniversaries.
#trauma #birthdays #tranniversary #lgbtqia #lgbtq
#trauma #birthdays #tranniversary #lgbtqia #lgbtq
Breakups are difficult for everyone, but in the Queer Community, "plenty of fish in the sea" isn't as true.
Our dating pool is much smaller.
#lgbtqia #gaydating #relationships #substackwriter #lgbtq+
Our dating pool is much smaller.
#lgbtqia #gaydating #relationships #substackwriter #lgbtq+
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, but Is It Harder When You're Gay?
Love lost in the rainbow -- the difficulties of Queer breakups
open.substack.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Breakups are difficult for everyone, but in the Queer Community, "plenty of fish in the sea" isn't as true.
Our dating pool is much smaller.
#lgbtqia #gaydating #relationships #substackwriter #lgbtq+
Our dating pool is much smaller.
#lgbtqia #gaydating #relationships #substackwriter #lgbtq+
That's My Spot!
What can you learn about your cat's routines?
#cats #catsofbluesky #humor #catdad #petparent #catmom #petcare #pets
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What can you learn about your cat's routines?
#cats #catsofbluesky #humor #catdad #petparent #catmom #petcare #pets
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What I Learned from My Cat's Routines
That's my spot!
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September 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
That's My Spot!
What can you learn about your cat's routines?
#cats #catsofbluesky #humor #catdad #petparent #catmom #petcare #pets
open.substack.com/pub/gaypussl...
What can you learn about your cat's routines?
#cats #catsofbluesky #humor #catdad #petparent #catmom #petcare #pets
open.substack.com/pub/gaypussl...
September 21, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Have you ever made sweet potato fries or zucchini fries?
It's easy. Check out my video.
#cooking #sweetpotatofries #gaychef #lgbtqia #lgbtq #gaybaker #substackwriter #humor
It's easy. Check out my video.
#cooking #sweetpotatofries #gaychef #lgbtqia #lgbtq #gaybaker #substackwriter #humor
The Gay Baker--Sweet Potato and Zucchini Fries
S1:E7
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September 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Have you ever made sweet potato fries or zucchini fries?
It's easy. Check out my video.
#cooking #sweetpotatofries #gaychef #lgbtqia #lgbtq #gaybaker #substackwriter #humor
It's easy. Check out my video.
#cooking #sweetpotatofries #gaychef #lgbtqia #lgbtq #gaybaker #substackwriter #humor