Daniel Franzese: podcast appearances and interviews

Daniel Franzese is an American actor born on May 9, 1978. He is recognized for his roles in the films Bully and Mean Girls. Franzese has also created several live comedy shows, including the 2011 rock opera Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera and his one-man stand-up performance I’ve Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess in 2013. After publicly coming out as gay in 2014, Franzese became more active in advocating for civil and human rights within the LGBTQ community. He portrayed Eddie, an HIV-positive character, in the second season of the HBO series Looking, and appeared in its series finale television film, Looking: The Movie. His portrayal has contributed to his recognition as an AIDS activist in the United States. In 2020, Franzese began hosting a weekly comedy and faith podcast titled Yass, Jesus! with former Trinity Broadcasting Network host Azariah Southworth.