CHOSEN FAMILY is a weekly podcast with 3 queer internet stars on the rise: Alayna Joy, Ashley Gavin, and Mak Ingemi. With their unique perspectives they mimic a typical heteronormative family. Each week they bring a topic to the "dinner table", give each other advice and answer listener questions about queer life, dating, sex, etc. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We want to make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
Mak writes an exclusive custom song just for our Patreon family! Plus, we test our Twilight quote knowledge and recount hilarious face-blindness. Thanks to our sponsor: If you’ve been waiting to start therapy, BetterHelp works with more than 125 health plan networks, and eligible members have an average copay of just $23 per session with insurance. Don’t have insurance or live outside the U.S.? You can still get 10% off your first month. To explore your payment options visit https://www.betterhelp.com/chosenfamily. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07/10/2026 • 40:13
This week, we're diving into delivery room realities and calling out the overuse of therapy speak on the internet. Thanks to our sponsor: Go to https://tomboyx.com and use code CHOSEN for 15% off your purchase at checkout and tell them Chosen Family sent you! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30/09/2026 • 44:09
On the 200th episode, no one can remember what we are celebrating. Mak begins to woo a stray cat, Ashley wants to apply for Survivor, and the fam weighs in on a question from a listener who finds themselves at a major transition point. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23/09/2026 • 45:27
Mak and Mattea talk tornadoes, MAGA on MAGA crime, and advise a lesbian with two other queer siblings who is facing homophobic parents. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16/09/2026 • 52:21
Mak and Alayna discuss veganism, vomiting, and answer a listener question: How common is it to manage a long-term relationship when you’re asexual? Thanks to our sponsor: Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/chosenfamily. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09/09/2026 • 47:58
Mak moves to a new apartment and shows us her stuffed animal collection. Alayna, Mak, and Ashley help a listener with degrading their girlfriend in bed. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02/09/2026 • 44:43
Dunking on the creator of the 5 love languages, Ashley naps on pod, and arguing about who loves women the most. Thanks to our sponsor: Ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing. With no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26/08/2026 • 42:16
Ashley’s PMS takes over, Mak laments the price of California living, and Alayna discusses the dynamics of in-person viewer interactions. They also take a question from a listener who is confused by the feeling of dating a woman for the first time. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19/08/2026 • 46:18
Larry's missing a wing, Mak's wearing a collar, Alayna is musclemaxxing, and more chaos. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/08/2026 • 47:09
Ashley’s vacation cat pee fiasco, Alayna’s complicated love for rap, and Mak’s defense of the avoidantly attached. Thanks to our sponsor: Visit betterhelp.com/chosenfamily. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05/08/2026 • 49:25
Playing Chosen Family bingo, laughing at Mak's pain, and teaching you how to impress your girlfriend's parents. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29/07/2026 • 42:05
Mak's return to YouTube, Alayna's hives, and Ashley's elevator woes continued. Also answering a listener question: Could Mak, Alayna, and Ashley switch jobs with one another? Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22/07/2026 • 45:01
Ashley is stranded outside of her apartment, Alayna shares her mobility routine, and we answer our first-ever listener question almost 4 years later. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15/07/2026 • 44:45
Mak is astounded by a movie premiere, and Alayna deals with Julio's new phobia. The fam also dissects a controversial video by a bisexual woman who claims she doesn't date women. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08/07/2026 • 49:26
Ashley's recovery, Alayna's return to exercise, and Mak's spiritual experience. Thanks to our sponsor: Start therapy with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at betterHelp.com/CHOSENFAMILY . Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01/07/2026 • 44:39
This week: breaking down the triggers in the movie Obsession and advising a married listener who has feelings for their best friend. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24/06/2026 • 55:39
Ashley’s ruthless high school, Alayna’s unmedicated era, and Mak’s musical pride celebration. Thanks to our sponsor: Visit tomboyx.com and use code CHOSEN for 15% off your purchase at checkout and tell them Chosen Family sent you. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17/06/2026 • 54:13
Ashley’s 3D printing obsession reaches new heights. The fam talk about love languages, read your confessions, and reveal some of their own. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/06/2026 • 51:16
Alayna and Ashley confront Mak about her new show and contemplate replacing her with a new rising queer star. They also discuss potential methods to choosing a nonbinary name. Thank to our sponsors: Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/chosenfamily. Go to https://tomboyx.com/ use code CHOSEN for 15% off your purchase at checkout and tell them Chosen Family sent you! Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03/06/2026 • 43:00
The fam is all back together again! Discussing Mak's wild night out, the Sims, and Ashley's European tour. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27/05/2026 • 45:34
Alayna returns. Mak and Alayna discuss Mak’s cringe event photos, pre-production on Mak’s queer sitcom, and a listener question about a fear of doctors. Thanks to our sponsor: Go to tomboyx.com. Use code CHOSEN for 15% off your purchase at checkout and tell them Chosen Family sent you. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20/05/2026 • 55:21
The cousins discuss neck injuries, cancelled sapphic shows, Mattea’s single life, wealth inequality, and whether all the good partners are taken. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13/05/2026 • 48:36
Mak and Ashley talk Scandinavian women and comedy festivals, and help a listener who is reflecting on an open relationship gone wrong. Thanks to our sponsor: Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/chosenfamily Check out Mak's new show!!: https://poolgirlstudios.com/makxpoolgirlstudios-1?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=69ebc9c50632967837126421&ss_email_id=69f8a6be682e450759e52e56&ss_campaign_name=Mak%E2%80%99s+Sapphic+Announcement&ss_campaign_sent_date=2026-05-04T14%3A07%3A49Z. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06/05/2026 • 48:42
Ashley and Mak discuss their latest artistic side quests, Mak’s new braces, and hanging out with your partner’s exes. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29/04/2026 • 45:15
Ashley and Mak talk tying cherry stems, escaping small talk, wedding speeches, and navigating complicated relationships with homophobic family members. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22/04/2026 • 50:16
Mak is confronted with the consequences of a prank that went a little too well. Alayna and Mak read each other's Costar charts. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15/04/2026 • 52:47
Recapping the Chappell Roan drama, discussing the realities of DARVO, and dealing with abuse in relationships. Thanks to our sponsors: Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CHOSEN. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08/04/2026 • 46:06
Discussing ChatGPT, Mak's friendship with robots, and the future of the human race. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01/04/2026 • 47:19
Ashley and Mak discuss looksmaxxing, wedding timelines, grifting, and pogo sticks. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25/03/2026 • 49:20
Alayna recounts a bloody medical experience and tells the story of an evil former manager. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18/03/2026 • 52:58
