Black Radical Queer
112 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsBlack Radical Queer is a podcast that explores the intersection of blackness and queerness. Hosted by Jhavia Nicole.
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Episodes
Until Next Time... Bye, Y'all
January 21, 2024 23:20 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBA transition is on the horizon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Paragon, Revisited
December 13, 2023 04:37 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBParagon comes back to BRQ for an update that's a year in the making! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
The Renaissance Effect?
September 29, 2023 17:01 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBAre we concert starved, or is it something deeper? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Hey Y'all!
February 07, 2023 22:48 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBQuick check in --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Shifting the Paradigm with PARAGON
July 26, 2022 15:43 - 48 minutes - 45 MBIntroduction to Paragon Cooperative & Club www.iamparagon.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
People Be Gay!
July 18, 2022 17:41 - 38 minutes - 36 MBBack like I left for 5 months. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Love Without Limits
February 28, 2022 14:49 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBConversation with Heal Black Joy about Love Without Limits --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
The Future of BRQ
January 30, 2022 22:57 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBWhat BRQ will look like in 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
See, What Had Happened Was...
November 12, 2021 05:56 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBAn update on where I've been! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
QLIC 6: Raven
February 19, 2021 06:27 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBWe all have our own unique journey to self-discovery, and Raven is no different. Listen to how studying abroad was transformative for Raven, what it means to her to be demisexual, and the role social justice plays in her life. Connect with Raven on IG @theprimemoon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
QLIC 5: Courtney J & Desiree
January 30, 2021 21:54 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this episode, Jhavia is joined by her wife, Desiree, and Courtney J to discuss a range of topics, including the L word, queer experiences in school, and how "Set It Off" provided eye candy. You can find Desiree online @blaqbirddd and Courtney J. @trip_thelight_fantastic. If you want to be in me and wifey's business, follow us @__allaboutthebenjamins. We have some exciting news coming soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
QLIC 4: Kieran
January 06, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBHappy New Year, y'all! In this episode, I brought back one of my favorite guests -- Kieran! We discussed queer representation in media, platonic and romantic relationships, self-love, and more. It is always a pleasure to chat with this brilliant creator. If you haven't heard my previous episode with him, you're missing out-- go check it out! You can find Kieran on Twitter @DanBlackroyd and his podcast @YouStartedItPod. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl...
QLiC 3: Nyesha & Samantha
November 05, 2020 19:16 - 1 hour - 121 MBJhavia is joined by the duo better known as Two Mommies and a Baby to discuss life, love, and parenting. Be sure to check them out on IG @twomommiesandababy, where you can find out more info about their books, podcast, and just generally be in their business! https://msha.ke/twomommiesandababy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Queer Love in Color 2: Gelisa
October 14, 2020 14:25 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBTune in to hear an awesome conversation between Gelisa and your favorite lesbian! Community organizing, divorce, parenting, and therapy are just a few of the topics explored in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Queer Love in Color 1: Tempie & Ashlei
October 08, 2020 00:49 - 1 hour - 117 MB"Our dating experience has been like an episode of 'Chopped'." You gotta tune in to hear the context of this quote. Wifey and I had a great time talking with these newlyweds, so much so that Courtney invited them out for a visit. Black Queer Love is something special. Connect with these two on IG @biglovegrows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
BRQ + BWU: Wellness As A Revolutionary Practice
September 03, 2020 05:55 - 2 hours - 193 MBDemystifying self care, discussing habitualizing self care and letting our community know that self care can also be affordable and RADICAL. Our mental health, happiness and pleasure are vital to our overall health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
BRQ Couples Therapy -- Love & Marriage
July 22, 2020 13:47 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBYour favorite lesbian and her wife discuss the 4 Pillars of Marriage, the meaning of family, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
So Anxious
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBIn this solo episode, your favorite lesbian talks about the "A" word -- ANXIETY. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Pandemic & Protest
June 19, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBYour favorite lesbian kicks off season 4 joined by Courtney to discuss COVID and Black Liberation. http://patreon.com/blkradqwr --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
When You Know Better, You Do Better
March 11, 2020 17:11 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBJhavia talks about gender, sexuality, Zaya Wade, and more in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
BRQ Couples Therapy: Love & Grief
February 27, 2020 01:46 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBOn this installment of the BRQ Couples Therapy segment, Jhavia and Courtney discuss therapy, grief, their parents, and circle back to their Love Languages exercise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
The Forgotten Intersection
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 96.4 MBTune in as your favorite lesbian talks about disability in general and from a personal perspective. Sponsors: Spektra Wellness DONA International Certified Doula Brianna Garduno Social Media: @blkradqwr on IG & Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
BRQ Couples Therapy
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Foundation In this new recurring segment, Jhavia is joined by her wife Courtney to facilitate open discussions and explore therapeutic resources from the perspective of a black queer couple. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
January Social Media Roundup
January 22, 2020 21:11 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBUnwarranted cookout invites, fatphobia, and MLK Day foolishness are just a few topics Jhavia talks about in this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
BRQ is Back!
January 15, 2020 07:17 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBHappy New Year, y'all! In this episode, Jhavia is letting everyone know what's in store for BRQ in 2020, including a new segment! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Season 2 Finale
November 27, 2019 16:02 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIt's the end of Season 2! Your favorite lesbian talks to two of her favorite people about erasure, microaggressions, and therapy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis episode is dedicated to Trans Day of Remembrance. Support the lives of trans folks instead of only bringing awareness to their deaths. Show some love to the trans people in your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Taylor'd Mind
November 13, 2019 05:14 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBJhavia is joined by Sacramento based artist/educator/curator Taylor Pannell of Taylor'd Mind Studios to discuss art, self-care and more. Be sure to check out www.taylordmind.com IG: @taylordmindstudios --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Another One (well actually, more like another ten... thousand!)
November 06, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBYour favorite lesbian is late as hell acknowledging this milestone but better late than never! BRQ has over 20,000 downloads, and the growth has come with some unexpected realizations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Depression Makes Me An Unpleasant Person
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Jhavia reflects on how her mental health impacts the way she navigates relationships. Article referenced: https://themighty.com/2018/02/mental-illness-anxiety-depression-makes-me-a-bad-friend/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Depression Makes Me An Unpleasant Person
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Jhavia reflects on how her mental health impacts the way she navigates relationships. Article referenced: https://themighty.com/2018/02/mental-illness-anxiety-depression-makes-me-a-bad-friend/ * * * Black Radical Queer Podcast Hosted by: Jhavia Nicole Produced & Edited by: Sharmane Fury Music by: The Brothers Records * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @BlkRadQwr Get you BLK RAD QWR T-shirts at Teespring.com/BlkRadQwr Ask a ques...
October Social Media/News Roundup
October 23, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWorkplace discrimination? Appropriating Black culture? Pretending to be trans? Your favorite lesbian rants about all of that on this episode of BRQ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Breaking Up While Poly
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBYour favorite lesbian is joined by Sarah to discuss nurturing one relationship while ending another one simultaneously. You can find Sarah and her baked goods on IG: @sweetsbysarahj --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Dolls and Emmys and Fools, Oh My!
October 02, 2019 04:34 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBYour favorite lesbian weighs in on headlines that caught her eye, and shares TMI about some foolishness that went down on a Facebook post. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Dolls and Emmys and Fools, Oh My!
October 02, 2019 04:34 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBYour favorite lesbian weighs in on headlines that caught her eye, and shares TMI about some foolishness that went down on a Facebook post. Support the Patreon! https://patreon.com/blkradqwr Links: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/mattel-launches-line-gender-nonconforming-dolls-n1058646 https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/emmys-2019-best-moments-television-s-biggest-night-n1057471 https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/judge-tosses-lawsuit-challenging-maryland-co...
7 for 7
September 18, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBJhavia is joined by her wife Courtney (the self-proclaimed people's champ) to share seven lessons they've learned over the seven years of their relationship. * * * Black Radical Queer Podcast Hosted by: Jhavia Nicole Produced & Edited by: Sharmane Fury Music by: The Brothers Records * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @BlkRadQwr Get you BLK RAD QWR T-shirts at Teespring.com/BlkRadQwr Ask a question, leave a promo, or just say hi at 937-601-8647! ...
Iris' Story
September 11, 2019 16:26 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBYour favorite lesbian is joined by listener Iris...get to know her! Disclaimer: forgive the audio quality. We were experiencing technical difficulties. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Iris' Story
September 11, 2019 16:26 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBYour favorite lesbian is joined by listener Iris...get to know her! Disclaimer: forgive the audio quality. We were experiencing technical difficulties. * * * Black Radical Queer Podcast Hosted by: Jhavia Nicole Produced & Edited by: Sharmane Fury Music by: The Brothers Records * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @BlkRadQwr Get you BLK RAD QWR T-shirts at Teespring.com/BlkRadQwr Ask a question, leave a promo, or just say hi at 937-601-8647! * ...
Age Ain't Nothing But A (Very Important) Number
September 04, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBYour favorite lesbian is back with season 2 of BRQ! Tune in as Jhavia gives her thoughts on age differences in queer romantic relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Age Ain't Nothing But A (Very Important) Number
September 04, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBYour favorite lesbian is back with season 2 of BRQ! Tune in as Jhavia gives her thoughts on age differences in queer romantic relationships. https://www.pride.com/dating/2019/7/19/27-same-sex-couples-who-dont-mind-age-gap#media-gallery-media-0 * * * Black Radical Queer Podcast Hosted by: Jhavia Nicole Produced & Edited by: Sharmane Fury Music by: The Brothers Records * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @BlkRadQwr Get you BLK RAD QWR T-shirts at Te...
Social Media Roundup
July 31, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBYour favorite lesbian talking shit about colorism, Asap Rocky, and fangirling over MJ Rodriguez. There's also an announcement about the future of BRQ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
BRQ Best & Worst Dates
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBThis episode is an assortment of best and worst date experiences from Jhavia Nicole and BRQ listeners. Your favorite lesbian also shares a few dating tips. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Work, Work, Work
July 10, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBYour favorite lesbian is joined by her producer Sharmane Fury to discuss their experiences in the workplace as queer women of color. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Stonewall, Black Trans Women, and Petey B: Current Events Roundup
July 03, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBBlack Radical Queer Podcast Hosted by: Jhavia Nicole Produced & Edited by: Sharmane Fury Music by: The Brothers Records * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @BlkRadQwr Get you BLK RAD QWR T-shirts at Teespring.com/BlkRadQwr Ask a question, leave a promo, or just say hi at 937-601-8647! * * * This is a ManeHustle Media Podcast. ManeHustle Media, turn your side hustle into your ManeHustle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
Traveling While Black & Queer
June 26, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBYour favorite lesbian is joined by her wife Courtney to discuss their experiences traveling as black queer folks. You can find The Wanderlust Collective on Facebook. Links referenced: https://www.weareblackandabroad.com/ https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/gay-travel-different-matters/ * * * Black Radical Queer Podcast Hosted by: Jhavia Nicole Produced & Edited by: Sharmane Fury Music by: The Brothers Records * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, & Fac...
Traveling While Black & Queer
June 26, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBYour favorite lesbian is joined by her wife Courtney to discuss their experiences traveling as black queer folks. You can find The Wanderlust Collective on Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
BRQ Anniversary
June 19, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBIt's been a whole year! Tune in as your favorite lesbian reflects on the past year, and shares her vision for the year ahead. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
The Pleasure Principle
June 05, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBTune in as your favorite lesbian talks about why you should have more pleasure in your life. Article referenced: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/adrienne-maree-brown?fbclid=IwAR1bKmQKTwJ-83Msq5qS-IDORZq5LVxbabYyr-0U31Px4aztx8mUGT1x0-4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
It's My Regular Ass Life (but it's a lot!)
May 29, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBYour favorite lesbian has been wanting to get Chaneè on BRQ for a while! In this episode, they discuss Chaneè's polycule, parenting while poly, and the upcoming Black Poly Pride event. Be sure to check out the Black Poly Pride! www.blackpolypride. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message
Non-Monogamy 101
May 22, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBIn this episode, your favorite lesbian breaks down several relationship styles that fall under non-monogamy, including polyamory, swinging, and open relationships based on her own experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-radical-queer/message