Celebrate Independence Day with a new Throwing Shade! This week, Erin announces her new venture “History The Shequel” and explains why there should be an airline for pets. Then, Bryan describes his summer balls and shares which Death Cab for Cutie song he hates. Plus, Bryan and Erin discuss a GLAAD acceptance survey that shows that young people are growing less tolerant of LGBTQ individuals, the US Women’s Soccer team spotlighting pay inequality at the World Cup, and the Dalai Lama saying if a woman succeeds him, she should be “more attractive.”

And make sure to check out Deeper Shade of Shade on Stitcher Premium, where Bryan and Erin interview their favorite friends of the show. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/shade and use promo code ‘SHADE’.

Link for tickets to THROWING SHADE at London Podcast Festival @ Kings Place: https://shop.kingsplace.co.uk/single/SYOS.aspx?p=24271&syo=1

This episode is brought to you by Bud Light, Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/shade), and Birchbox (www.birchbox.com/shade).