Are Ghosts Gay? Unpacking the Queer Side of the Supernatural

What happens when three queer creatives sit down to talk about Ghostbusters, the movie Ghost, and the idea that maybe—just maybe—ghosts are a little bit gay? You get an episode that’s equal parts spooky, nostalgic, and full of laughter.

In our latest Unpacking Live on Tape episode, Joseph Federico (the Marketing Maven), Halloween artist Señor Scary, and I dive into everything from childhood memories of slime and proton packs to real-life brushes with the spirit world. Señor Scary shares a haunting story from his childhood in El Paso that still gives me chills, while Joe talks about discovering his own connection to the supernatural after a trip to the Everglades. Somehow, it’s all both eerie and oddly heartwarming.

We also talk about why ghost stories have always resonated with queer people—the sense of otherness, of living between worlds, of being seen and unseen at the same time. It’s not just about hauntings; it’s about identity, belonging, and finding beauty in what others call strange.

You can watch the full episode of Are Ghosts Gay? | Unpacking Live on Tape on YouTube. It’s one of our favorite conversations so far, and I think you’ll love it—whether you’re here for the Halloween vibes, the Ghostbusters nostalgia, or just the queer banter that spirals delightfully off-topic in all the right ways.

So grab your pumpkin spice, dim the lights, and spend half an hour with us talking about things that go bump (and sashay) in the night. And when you’re done watching, tell us what you think in the comments—your favorite ghost movie, your own paranormal encounter, or just your theory on why ghosts might indeed be a little fabulous.

See you in the afterlife,
Christian from Hunky Tops 👻