Halloween Special with Benito Skinner
Therapuss with Jake Shane
Deep Dive
Why did Benito Skinner feel honored to be on the Halloween special of Therapus?
He felt honored because he admires the host and the podcast, and it was a dream come true for him.
How does Benito Skinner describe his experience of wearing drag for the first time?
He describes it as feeling similar to when he dressed up as I Love Lucy in sixth grade, feeling a little similar and in the same wheelhouse.
What does Benito Skinner reveal about his OCD?
He reveals that his OCD manifests through intrusive thoughts and intense perfectionism, which sometimes makes him feel stuck and hyper fixated on things.
Why does Benito Skinner feel that OCD is an isolating disease?
He feels it is isolating because it involves intrusive thoughts that are hard to describe to others and can lead to misunderstandings or legal issues if not properly managed.
What was Benito Skinner's reaction to seeing Charlie on the podcast?
He felt a mix of excitement and imposter syndrome, thinking he might be a drive-by guest but ended up feeling like the main event.
How does Benito Skinner describe the process of making his TV show Overcompensating?
He describes it as a long and detailed process that involves a lot of time and collaboration with a full team, unlike the quicker process of making his online videos.
What does Benito Skinner say about the future of his online video content?
He says he might not produce as much content as he used to but would love to do more in the future, especially in a more heightened or special version.
Why does Benito Skinner mention the book 'The Velvet Rage'?
He mentions it to describe the queer experience of feeling different at school and how he tried to kill that side of himself to fit in.
How does Benito Skinner describe his relationship with his boyfriend Terry?
He describes it as supportive, with Terry encouraging his queerness and being a part of his journey to embrace it more fully.
What does Benito Skinner say about the portrayal of gay people in media?
He says it often idolizes deep voices and masculinity, which can internalize the idea that femininity is bad, leading to confusion about what it means to be gay.
- Benny feels seen by Jake's discussion of OCD.
- He wants to spend time with Jake in costume.
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