Bottoms on Top
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsBottoms on Top is a queer watering hole in the dry savanna of the University of Pennsylvania. Andreas and Prakash, Penn’s only gay students, talk about LGBTQ+ issues with sass and sensibility every other Sunday.
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S7E2. Oy Vey, it's the gays!
March 04, 2020 10:45Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts In this episode, Caroline and Adi discuss the sizable and unique Jewish community at Penn. First, they play a game where guests David and Aiden have to determine if Adi's list of Jewish names are real Penn students or not. Then, Emily and Jess join to talk through the perils and triumphs of queer identity formation for people with Jewish upbringings. Hosted by Caroline Bourneuf & Adi. Produced by Alec Druggan. Edited by Caroline Bourneuf...
S7E1. Hags R Us
February 17, 2020 15:00Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Caroline and Adi are BACK for a new season and are gayer than ever! This episode, they delve into the elusive world of fag hags, Caroline's specialty. Listen as they bring in two of Penn's finest hags, Meghan and Makenna, to talk about which celebrities fit the qualifications to be a hag and what the life of a modern day hag truly entails. Hosted by Caroline Bourneuf & Adi. Produced by Alec Druggan. Edited by Caroline Bourneuf and Evie A...
S6E5. A Queer In Review
December 15, 2019 21:00Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud In the last episode of the semester, Caroline and Adi reflect on this past year and discuss their New Years' resolutions. Then, guest Gianna brings us into the world of ASMR before guest Annabelle helps us to remember all of the iconic gay moments of 2019! Hosted by Caroline Bourneuf & Adi. Produced by Sam Mitchell. Edited by Caroline Bourneuf and Evie Artis. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music...
S6E4. Bros on Top
November 29, 2019 20:35Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud This episode, Caroline and Adi venture to the upside down as they bring on.. frat boys! First, guests Danny and Leo play a frat-bro-themed game of Swipe Right Swipe Left. Later, guest Wesley comes on to discuss his unique experience with fraternity life and tests his knowledge with a fun gay trivia game! Hosted by Caroline Bourneuf & Adi. Produced by Sam Mitchell. Edited by Caroline Bourneuf and Evie Artis. Recorded in Wexle...
S3E6. Poets & Palettes
November 15, 2019 22:46Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Caroline and Adi delve into the realm of queer art and literature this week and talk a bit about their Thanksgiving plans, too. First, guest Zena does a makeup look with Adiel and then guests Briar and Cye talk about the extraordinary world of queer poetry! Hosted by Caroline Bourneuf & Adi. Produced by Sam Mitchell. Edited by Caroline Bourneuf and Evie Artis. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music...
S6E3. Poets & Palettes
November 15, 2019 22:46Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Caroline and Adi delve into the realm of queer art and literature this week and talk a bit about their Thanksgiving plans, too. First, guest Zena does a makeup look with Adiel and then guests Briar and Cye talk about the extraordinary world of queer poetry! Hosted by Caroline Bourneuf & Adi. Produced by Sam Mitchell. Edited by Caroline Bourneuf and Evie Artis. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music...
S6E2. Trick or Trade?
October 31, 2019 21:00Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Caroline and Adi are back to talk about their Halloween plans as well as the scariest thing one can encounter on this holiday- an EX! In this episode, guests Bernie, Daniela, and Fatih discuss their experiences with these spooky entities. The co-hosts and their guests expand on their definitions of "exes" and how it's not always clear who you should keep extra garlic at the door for. Hosted by Caroline Bourneuf & Adi. Produc...
S6E1. New Hosts, Who Dis?
October 18, 2019 00:30Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Caroline and Adi host their very first episode! They discuss a bit about their summers before diving into a game of Consent, Marry, Kill with guests, Mark & Sammy, and reminiscing on their freshman year woes with guest, Wes. Hosted by Caroline Bourneuf & Adi. Produced by Sam Mitchell. Edited by Caroline Bourneuf and Evie Artis. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfr...
31. Final Thots: Szn 5 Finale
May 07, 2019 21:05Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Andreas and Prakash do final sound-offs with Julia and Sage. Then, Nick joins for a final Silly Fag Corner. Andreas showcases his exclusive interview with journalist and Penn alumni, Ernest Owens. Finally, Andreas and Prakash introduce the new hosts of Bottoms on Top, Caroline and Adi!
30. Poetic justice
April 22, 2019 00:47Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Andreas and Prakash catch up a little and talk about their love for Lizzo. Nick comes on for over-under and sparks debate on air. Finally, Imani joins for a discussion on their experiences in the queer poetry scene.
29. Cruising the Dark Web
April 08, 2019 02:49Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Andreas and Prakash catch up after a short break. Then they hear from the more heterosexual end of the DP Podcast Department and chat with Sia, host of The Trillest, about situationships. Finally, Adiel joins to chat about gay twitter and internet phenomena.
28. Bottoms on Top Live Show!
April 02, 2019 14:00Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Andreas and Prakash go live! at the Kelly Writers House. The audience participates in a series of fun games and conversations about queer culture at Penn. Nick Joyner joins as a guest for a game of over/under.
Bottoms on Top Live Show Teaser
March 22, 2019 18:55Listen to Bottoms on Top on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud The Bottoms on Top live show will take place at Kelly Writers House on March 28 from noon to 1! Join Andreas, Prakash, and some very special guests for a fun time with some super cool, Bottoms-on-Top-branded giveaways! See our Facebook event for more info.
27. Werqin' 9-5
March 10, 2019 23:11Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Andreas and Prakash talk about production assistant, Sammy Gordon 's, newfound fame. Later fellow radio host, Colin Lodewick from "Kitty's Luncheonette," joins for a sensual reading of fan-fiction. Finally, Rani Iyer and Teddy Kurkoski talk about being out in the workplace.
26. Country Gays Make Do
February 18, 2019 23:50Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Andreas and Prakash catch up with each other and introduce the new podcast editor, Sam Mitchell. Later, Nick comes on for a game of "Over-Under." Finally Caroline Bourneuf and Weslee Sixkiller share their experiences growing up queer in their small, conservative hometowns.
25. College: The Come-Ups and the Come-Outs
February 03, 2019 19:01Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Andreas and Prakash catch up and recall some of the best and worst dates that they have ever been on. Later they hit the streets and ask listeners and fans of the podcast to share some of their dating stories. Finally, Dani Lozano, Olivia Ruiz and Jeremy Wyman join for a conversation about coming out while in college.
24. Q and Sleigh
December 10, 2018 17:00Andreas and Prakash catch up after a short break. Bella Essex and Susanna Jaramillo join the conversation to talk about the new, queer production coming to campus, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Andreas and Prakash finish the season with listener questions and shoutouts. Hosted by Andreas Pavlou and Prakash Mishra. Produced and edited by Executive Creative Consultant Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcas...
23: GayTunes
November 18, 2018 23:40Andreas and Prakash talk about sugar daddies and Wishbone. Sammy and Ally break the plexiglass screen and introduce themselves on air. Finally, Noona, a musician, talks about music, queerness, and self expression. Hosted by Andreas Pavlou and Prakash Mishra. Produced and edited by Executive Creative Consultant Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Julia Schorr and photography by Chase Sutton.
22: Decolonize or Die
November 04, 2018 13:54Andreas and Prakash call Andreas' mom. Nick and Andreas Nolan introduce a new game, "Over Under." Then, Perren and Osiris join for a round table discussion on decolonizing sexuality. Hosted by Andreas Pavlou and Prakash Mishra. Produced and edited by Executive Creative Consultant Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Julia Schorr and photography by Chase Sutton.
21: Missed Connections: Grindr Edition
October 22, 2018 00:19Andreas and Prakash talk pop culture, shaved heads, and IvyQ. Omar joins for a discussion on Grindr missed connections, and Amber gives an update on news in the trans community.
20: New Queer Orientation
October 04, 2018 16:29Andreas welcomes a new host on the show, Prakash. After a quick summer recap, Angela Huang helps create New Queer Orientation guidelines. Hosted by Andreas Pavlou and Prakash Mishra. Produced and edited by Executive Creative Consultant Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Julia Schorr and photography by Chase Sutton.
19: John's Dead and Rotted
March 25, 2018 05:57Andreas plans a few surprises for John's last episode, also the last episode of the season. Nick Joyner brings on a version of Consent or No. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Lauren Sorantino with creative consulting by Joyce Varma. Edited by Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
18: Queer Knitting Club
March 12, 2018 16:11John and Andreas talk to Nick Joyner about anti-queer architecture on campus, and stage an intervention for alumnus Giovanni Iaboni. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Lauren Sorantino with creative consulting by Joyce Varma. Edited by Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
17: Rotisserie Chicken Rope Bunnies
February 04, 2018 17:13John and Andreas introduce production assistant Sammy, and Nick Joyner is back with "Do we claim her?". Seb discusses androgyny. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Lauren Sorantino with creative consulting by Joyce Varma and edited by Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
16: Body Image Plastics
January 22, 2018 03:54This week, John and Andreas chat about break play a game identifying gay icons with Nick Joyner. Chris Cahill and Prakash Mishra talk about their experiences with body image in the lgbtq+ community. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Lauren Sorantino with creative consulting by Joyce Varma and edited by Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
15: Andreas and John's Holiday Spectacular
December 17, 2017 16:01In the last episode of the year, John and Andreas finish up the season with a few surprises and Nick Joyner. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by John Holmes. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
14: Dog Poop
December 04, 2017 05:24John and Andreas talk about what it's like being the gay cousin at Thanksgiving. Zoe Albano-Oritt comes on the show to discuss what it was like to be in Australia when gay marriage was passed and Nolan Hill speaks about how he incorporates queerness in his art. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by John Holmes. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
13: ivyQueens
November 19, 2017 17:22John and Andreas take a BDSM quiz to learn more about themselves. Later, they recap their experience at IvyQ 2017. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by John Holmes. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
12: Autumnal Intimacy
November 05, 2017 15:13John and Andreas go to the LGBT Center to ask people what autumnal intimacy looks for them. They're joined by Dr. Filippo Trentin to discuss the history and significance of the word "queer". Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by John Holmes. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
11: Gay Christmas
October 22, 2017 09:16John and Andreas are joined by junior Nick Joyner to talk about Demi Lovato memes, and Bob Schoenberg from the LGBT Center comes on to give some insight on the way Penn has changed in the last 35 years in terms of LGBT student life and activism on campus. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
10: Cum Cousins
October 08, 2017 17:39John and Andreas discuss shared past hookups and junior Nick Joyner talks about early signs that he knew he was gay. Guest Cody Smith talks to John and Andreas about fem gays. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
9: Gay Clowns
September 24, 2017 17:56John and Andreas talk about Lady Gaga's Netflix documentary and junior Nick Joyner talks about the queer horror of Babadook and It. Guest Johanna MattNavarrotalks to John and Andreas about the misogyny of gay men. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon. Drop us a line at [email protected].
8: Skrt
September 10, 2017 13:35John and Andreas recap the pop culture summer and talk to Logan about LGBTQ+ health services on campus. Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Cover art by Kate Jeon. Drop us a line at [email protected].
7: Summer Thot Bopping
May 07, 2017 22:23John and Ian discuss Lady Gaga's new single and hooking up with underclassmen. Cody Smith returns for Consent or No, and Kai Kornegay and Jordyn Myers talk about summer thot bopping. Hosted by John Holmes and Ian Jeong. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Drop us a line at [email protected].
6: Do I Smell Like Poop?
April 09, 2017 15:54John and Ian talk about the QSA drag show and John's 21st birthday. Cody Smith comes back for Consent or No, and Abbie talks about coming out in college. Hosted by John Holmes and Ian Jeong. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Drop us a line at [email protected].
5: Your Crush is a Mirror
March 26, 2017 14:27John is looking for a crush and Ian recaps his spring break. Cody Smith is back for Consent or No, and Perren Carrillo and Andreas Pavlou stop by to talk about racism in the LGBTQ community. Hosted by John Holmes and Ian Jeong. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Drop us a line at [email protected].
4: AirPornNet
March 12, 2017 14:45John and Ian talk about their first celebrity crushes and watching porn in the high rises. They interview John's mom and discuss hair politics with Senior Roshumba Llewellyn. Hosted by John Holmes and Ian Jeong. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Drop us a line at [email protected].
3: Sex in the Sauna
February 27, 2017 00:00John and Ian talk about going out and play Consent or No with Cody Smith. They discuss where gay Penn students have gone for sex throughout the years, including a gay bathhouse, with junior Jackson Burke. Hosted by John Holmes and Ian Jeong. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by our intern Dayana Mustak. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Drop us a line at [email protected].
2: Dick or Lunch?
February 19, 2017 15:12John and Ian talk about Grindr and play Consent or No with Jaron Ma. Senior Giovanni Iaboni shares his experiences with homophobia at Penn. Hosted by John Holmes and Ian Jeong. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by our intern Dayana Mustak. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Drop us a line at [email protected].
1: Tongue Trauma and Freshmen Drama
February 07, 2017 19:20This week John and Ian talk about tongue to lip ratios and play Consent or No with Cody Smith. Freshman Athena Panton shares her take on what it's like to be a new queer on campus. Hosted by John Holmes and Ian Jeong. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by our intern Dayana Mustak. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis Drop us a line [email protected].