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First Gay Summer

First Gay Summer

By: R. Solo
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At thirty years old, Riley walked into his first gay bar.

What followed was a summer of firsts.


First crushes. First heartbreak. First mistakes. And more questionable decisions than he'd care to admit.


Part memoir, part coming-of-age comedy, First Gay Summer follows Riley as he navigates the messy, hilarious, and unexpectedly emotional journey of growing up religious, coming out later than expected, chasing attention, confusing desire with connection, and discovering that the person he'd spent the whole summer looking for was actually himself.

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Episodes
  • Episode 5: Hurricane Riley

    Episode 5: Hurricane Riley
    Jul 5 2026

    Sometimes the hardest person to choose... is yourself.

    In the season finale of First Gay Summer, heartbreak, hope, faith, and self-discovery collide as Riley's search for love, validation, and belonging reaches its breaking point. Looking back on the summer that changed everything, he realizes the person he'd been searching for all along wasn't another boy... it was himself.
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    38 mins
  • Episode 4: How to Be a Fake Ass Bitch

    Episode 4: How to Be a Fake Ass Bitch
    Jul 5 2026

    The more versions of himself Riley became, the harder it was to remember which one was real.

    In Episode 4 of First Gay Summer, curiosity leads Riley into new cities, new experiences, and unfamiliar corners of gay culture. But after chasing labels, confidence, and connection, he begins asking a far more difficult question: Who am I when nobody else gets to decide?
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    18 mins
  • Episode 3: What Happens on Gaycation...

    Episode 3: What Happens on Gaycation...
    Jul 5 2026

    The beautiful thing about traveling alone is that nobody knows who you are. The dangerous thing is... nobody knows who you are.

    In Episode 3 of First Gay Summer, Riley heads to South Florida chasing adventure, freedom, and the version of himself he calls "Ry Solo." But somewhere between the beaches, nightlife, and unforgettable hookups, he discovers that the most meaningful connections are rarely the ones he expected.
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    27 mins
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