🎮 MORTAL KOMBAT IS BACK! And we’re putting it through the Hunky Tops gauntlet.Join Christian and Joe for a brand-new episode of Unpacking Live, where we’ll break down the new Mortal Kombat trailer, review the official merch (yes, we’re judging those t-shirts), and share our thirstiest picks from the character posters (spoiler: Christian’s a Kano guy 😈).🔥 CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:06 Trailer Breakdown06:31 Hot or Not: Character Posters17:42 Merch Review21:01 Marketing Deep Dive29:15 Shirt Check32:04 Closing🛍️ Explore the Hunky Tops shop: https://hunkytops.com📌 Hit that "Notify Me" button so you don’t miss the fight!💬 Drop your favorite Mortal Kombat character in the comments!#MortalKombat #HunkyTops #UnpackingLive #GayNerds #QueerMerch

Things are heating up in this special episode of Unpacking Live! Join Christian and Joe as we dive into the blood-soaked beaches and campfire screams of summer horror movies—from Jaws to I Know What You Did Last Summer, and some hidden queer-coded gems from the past.Expect:🧟‍♂️ Cult classics with shirtless hunks 💀 A queer lens on horror tropes 👕 Behind-the-scenes of our new comic-style thumbnail 😱 And maybe... a surprise from the Creature in the lagoon?Come for the horror, stay for the hunks. Let’s get sweaty, spooky, and a little bit silly.🎬 Skip to your favorite part using the chapters below:00:00 Intro & Community Shoutouts 01:00 Why Queer Folks Love Summer Horror 04:10 Summerween Is a Thing Now 05:45 Jaws, Shark Daddies & Boat Bonding 10:45 Joe’s Fish Monster Crush 15:45 Unpacking the *Sleepaway Camp* Twist 21:30 Camp Boys, 80s Slashers & George Costanza 28:00 True Blood, Southern Heat & Vampire Thirst 33:00 Serialized Queer Fiction – New Blog Direction 36:40 What We're Wearing (Merman & Buccaneer Tees) 38:00 Wrap-Up & How to Reach Us👕 Shop the tank tops featured in this video: https://hunkytops.com💬 Watching the replay? Let us know your favorite summer horror flick in the comments!#SummertimeMadness #HunkyTops #QueerHorror #GaySummerMovies #UnpackingLive

What makes a summer unforgettable?In this episode of Unpacking Live, Joe and I get personal. We share some of our most meaningful summer memories—first crushes, childhood vacations, poolside obsessions—and reflect on how growing up gay shaped the way we experienced it all.We also talk about the real-world heaviness we’re all feeling lately, and why holding onto joy—especially queer joy—is its own kind of resistance.Come for the lifeguard thirst traps.Stay for the honesty and nostalgia.Leave with a few laughs, some travel tips, and maybe a new favorite tank top.Skip to your favorite part using the chapters below:CHAPTERS0:00 – Welcome & Vibes Check2:00 – Heavy Headlines vs. Queer Joy5:00 – B*tch? No, Beach. 😅6:00 – Joe’s Summer Memories & Crushes12:00 – My Turn: Beach Boys & Heartbreak16:30 – Hairy Daddies by the Pool 🧔‍♂️💦20:00 – Lifeguards, Speedos, and Myrtle Beach Moments23:00 – Budget Summer Tips 💸🌞26:00 – Finding Joy in the Small Things27:30 – Shirt Talk 👕🧜‍♂️30:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find UsStuff we wore in this episode:

• Osote Embroidered Dad Cap
• Drag is Not a Crime LGBTQ+ Shirt
• Pride of the Seas Tank (Mythical Merman Magic)

You can shop everything at https://hunkytops.comLet me know your favorite summer memory in the comments. And as always: stay cool, stay queer, stay hunky.

👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 DADDY ISSUES — it’s not just a punchline, it’s a whole journey.In this special Father’s Day episode of Unpacking Live, Joe and I open up about the father figures who shaped us, the daddies who stirred something in us, and what it means to grow into our own version of “gay daddy.”We talk about real dads, TV dads, leather daddies, chosen family, and everything in between.This one gets personal.Watch the full episode or jump to your favorite part using the chapters below.📖 CHAPTERS0:00 – Intro & Why Daddy Talk MattersWe kick things off and explain why Father’s Day hits different in the queer community.4:30 – Our Actual Dads: What We Got and What We Didn’tJoe and I open up about our real-life dads, including affection, absence, and unresolved stuff.11:10 – TV and Movie Dads Who Stirred UsFrom Beauty and the Beast to the cast of Full House, we talk about early “daddy” awakenings.15:45 – Mentors, Queer Elders & Chosen FamilyHow we find parental figures in the queer community—and how those bonds shape us.23:00 – Are We Daddies Now?We talk about what makes someone a daddy: age? confidence? body hair? emotional security?32:00 – Body Image & Feeling SeenFrom tank tops to insecurities, we explore how clothes (and the people wearing them) carry meaning.37:43 – T-Shirt Time 👕We finally show off the shirts we’re wearing and explain what they mean to us.41:00 – Wrap-Up & GoodbyesThanks for spending this emotional, funny, and deeply queer episode with us.🛍 What We’re Wearing

• Dissolve the Binary T-Shirt
• Gaylien T-Shirt

Shop all styles at: https://hunkytops.com💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments:Who was a father figure in your life?What TV or movie daddy stirred something in you?What does “daddy” mean to you?Thanks for watching. And remember: stay proud, stay present, and stay hunky.— Christian

Just in time for Pride Month, Christian and Joe are getting loud, joyful, and very gay in the best way possible.In this episode, we’re sharing what Pride means to us as two gay men who’ve come a long way—and still have a lot to unpack. From awkward first parades to chosen family, protest roots to party vibes, we’re celebrating it all. And yes, we brought the mini flags.Whether you’re gearing up for your first Pride or your fiftieth, come join us for laughs, real talk, and a whole lot of love.🧡💛💚💙💜🎽 Check out our queer t-shirts and gear: https://hunkytops.com👇 Drop a comment below: What does Pride mean to you?#PrideMonth #GayPride #LGBTQ #UnpackingLive #HunkyTopsCHAPTERS00:00 - Introductions: Unpacking Pride Month00:59 - Our First Pride Stories (NYC vs. Small Town)10:58 - The Problem with Corporate Pride & Fake Allyship20:06 - Why We Celebrate Pride & How to Do It Safely25:22 - Announcing the Flexathon Winners & Our Shirts32:25 - How to Connect & Final Words

What do horror movies mean to gay men? In this episode of Unpacking LIVE, Christian and Joe dive into the terrifying and tantalizing world of horror—from the monsters we feared to the ones we wanted to be. We’re talking Interview with the Vampire, Nightmare on Elm Street, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight, and the new horror film Sinners.Expect camp, blood, longing, and plenty of hot takes.📣 Whether you grew up hiding behind the couch or identifying with the final girl, this one’s for you.🎽 Shop queer tees, tanks, and more at https://hunkytops.com👇 Let us know your favorite horror film in the comments!#GayHorror #UnpackingLive #QueerCinema #LGBTQ #HorrorMovies

If you’re a gay man who grew up Catholic, this one’s for you. In this episode of Unpacking LIVE, Christian and Joe share their stories — the faith, the fear, the fallout — and how they’re navigating it all years later. Timed with the passing of Pope Francis, this is a moment for reflection, reckoning, and maybe even healing.Links---https://www.hunkytops.com

​In Episode 2 of Unpacking LIVE, airing Friday, April 11th at 2 PM EDT, Christian and guest Joseph A. Federico discuss Joseph's article, "Creating Your Own Luck: A Guide for Gay Men." They explore themes of resilience, self-determination, and strategies for overcoming rejection in personal and professional life. Join the conversation to learn how to proactively shape your destiny and build the life you deserve.Read the article: https://hunkytops.com/blogs/news/creating-your-own-luck-a-guide-for-gay-men