286: Mark Pettit – Living his best ANKRBOY life

286: Mark Pettit – Living his best ANKRBOY life

As a 40+ gay man, he's now living his most authentic life being the ANKRBOY he'd never dreamed hed be in this way. During the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, his life and career was shattered because of one innocent move out in public. But that didn't stop him from rising to the top of his now delicioous 40+ gay life. Joining us today on the podcast is three-time Emmy® award-winning anchorman and best-selling author - ANKRBOY - turned actor, Mark Pettit, to share his journey of coming into being himself in a world hellbent on telling him he would never work again because of his sexuality. In this episode you'll
  • Hear the moments that most impacted Mark's life to help him live his truth
  • Unlock hatred that existed and still exists towards the LGBTQ+ community
  • Learn how live your truth, anything is possible

About Mark Mark is a three-time Emmy® award-winning TV news anchorman and best-selling author turned actor. In his new, heart-wrenching memoir, ANKRBOY (a #1 bestseller on Amazon), Pettit reveals what it was like growing up as a young, closeted TV newscaster trying to make his way during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. His first book, A Need to Kill, also went to #1 in three categories on Amazon. Pettit has worked in journalism for more than 30 years on both the national and local level. A former anchorman at CNN, Pettit also worked as an anchor and investigative reporter at WXIA-TV (NBC), KMTV-3 (CBS) in Omaha, and at CBS46 News (WGCL-TV) in Atlanta (Now "Atlanta News First"). As an actor, Mark has appeared in a number of hit TV series including "True Detective," "Mindhunter," "Mr. Mercedes," "Sweet Magnolias" and "The Game." Pettit is also Executive Producer and appears in the horror film "The Curse of La Patasola" which is airing now exclusively on STARZ and will soon be available worldwide. Connect With Mark Website Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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308: The Go To Relationship Guide For Gay Men – Tom Bruett

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307: How Gay Camping Helps You Overcome Social Anxiety & Embracing Mistakes – Upton Rand

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When life hands you lemons, you go camping, even if you didn't think you liked camping. Inspired by his journey of recovering from divorce and an abusive relationship, Author Upton Rand shares how he...

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306: Let’s Talk About Enhancing Pleasure for Gay Men – Dr. Israel Martinez

306: Let’s Talk About Enhancing Pleasure for Gay Men – Dr. Israel Martinez

Sex, pleasure, gay men. How do we find the pathway to enhance our sex and pleasure while letting go of the shame of growing up gay? First and foremost we embrace that we deserve to be gay men and expe...

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305: Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Gay Sex Work with Respect and Understanding – Matthew Roberts

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304: Gay Man's Guide For Finding Healing and Strength in Chaotic Times – Wil Fisher

304: Gay Man's Guide For Finding Healing and Strength in Chaotic Times – Wil Fisher

Trauma has impacted us deeply—especially here in the U.S., where the 2024 election brought new waves of confusion and fear for us as gay men. How do we heal from these experiences? Where do we find th...

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303: Confidence to embrace the master and slave within for an amazing life – Philip Poole

303: Confidence to embrace the master and slave within for an amazing life – Philip Poole

In life, we're all playing the role's of Master and Slave. Don't cringe. It's true! You're the master of your destiny or a slave to everyone else's expectations. You're the slave to your job, or the...

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301: The Art of LGBTQ Affirming Therapy and Sex Positivity – Ann Russo

301: The Art of LGBTQ Affirming Therapy and Sex Positivity – Ann Russo

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