Let's Get Back To Queer
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsLet’s Get Back To Queer exists to celebrate community and archive the cultures and legacies of Black LGBTQ people through boundary pushing storytelling. From audio-essays, narrative storytelling, interviews, and everything in between, we explore the magical, the mundane, and the messy experiences of Black LGBTQ people.
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Episode 010 - It's the Journey
September 25, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBAt the core of this episode is a question: What's the cost of chasing your dream? In our season finale, host Brandon Nick takes us on a journey as he tries to answer that question. Bearing the scars of an independent Black queer creative; he uses narration, journal entries, community testimonials, and some spilled tea from his team as he reflects on the process of producing season one of Let's Get Back To Queer. This episode is dedicated to Black queer and trans creatives who had to tu...
Episode 009 - Let's Share Stories vol. 2
April 17, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBLet’s Share Storie is an audio profile series highlighting the legacy of the House and Ballroom scene through the legends and icons who’ve paved the way! In this second installation of our LSS we hear a heart-warming journey from the one and ONLY Icon Meeka Alpha Omega (ex-Prodigy), as well as two tales of Baltimore from butchqueens, Legendary King James West and Icon Marquis revlon, who made their name in the scene there. Part 1 - King James West - 01:50 Part 2 - Meeka Alpha Omega - 13:58...
Episode 008 - A Father's Legacy
April 03, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBBy this point in his life, Glenn thought he’d be a dad, and a great dad at that considering the father figures he had growing up. But no… he’s not a father *in our Maury Povich voice*.... at least, not in the way he imagined being one. For now, he’s focused on taking care of his Legacy. In his first episode, Glenn Quentin explores what it means to be a queer dad through intimate and informative conversations with (you guessed it) queer dads. DAD SEGMENTS Rich - 2:10 Javier - 10:06 Kayden - ...
Episode 007 - In the Sanctuary with Pastor Prosecco
December 05, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWelcome to “In the Sanctuary,” a spiritual kiki hosted by producer Shannon Joy. In this first installment, Shannon sits with her good good girlfriend Pastor Prosecco as they discuss his evolution from religion to spirituality, the peace that passes understanding, and “intentional hedonism.” Support Black, queer, independent storyteling by joining our patreon! www.patreon.com/letsgetbacktoqueer If you can’t support monthly, make a one-time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lgbtqpodcas...
Episode 007 - In the Sanctuary with Pastor Prosecco
December 05, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWelcome to “In the Sanctuary,” a spiritual kiki hosted by producer Shannon Joy. In this first installment, Shannon sits with her good good girlfriend Pastor Prosecco as they discuss his evolution from religion to spirituality, the peace that passes understanding, and “intentional hedonism.” Support Black, queer, independent storyteling by joining our patreon! www.patreon.com/letsgetbacktoqueer If you can’t support monthly, make a one-time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lgbtqpodcas...
Episode 006 - Qmunity
November 28, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBAccording to Google, community is defined as a group of people who live in the same area. But over here at Let’s Get Back To Queer, we see that word in a completely different way, baby. In this episode, five producers explore what community means to them, in whatever ways that we as Black queer and trans people experience it. From a fellatio-fanclub turned familia to a good Godly Sunday word, and everything in between. This episode is a celebration of Black LGBTQ communities from the minds o...
Episode 005 - Thank You For Being A Friend
August 22, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBAt the heart of this episode are two former roommates having a candid conversation around how Tina ruined their relationship. Because Tina not only affects the person using the drug, it also has consequences on the folx around you as well. In this episode Chris Johnson shares how GMAD led the charge against crystal meth amongst Black gay men; Jacen Zhu talks about his sex life on tina versus without it; and our host has a heart-to-heart with his old friend Willie The Genius. Enjoying our sh...
Episode 004 - Let's Share Stories vol. 1
August 08, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBLet’s Share Storie is an oral history series of the Ballroom/House scene. This is our version of LSS where we honor the legacy of Ballroom through the stories and reflections from the legends and icons that have paved the way. This first installment of Let’s Share Stories featuresthe runway ruler, Twiggy Pucci Garçon; the definition of pop dip and spin, Tim Princess Lanvin; and flower of face, Rose Chanel Maison Margiela. Part 1 - Twiggy Pucci Garçon 01:02 Part 2 - Tim Princess Lanvin 12:...
Episode 003 - Pleasure (Re)Defined
July 18, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBThis episode is all about reclaiming and redefining our pleasures! Adrienne Maree Brown once wrote that “pleasure is a measure of freedom,” and we like to think of our guests as Pleasure Activists. In “Pleasure (re)Defined," Ericka Hart takes you through her 'fucking curriculum,' and Devin Michael Lowe & Morticia Godiva share how polyamory gives them fireworks! We also asked the community about their pleasures, and their responses are everything. Special thanks to our community members for p...
Episode 002 - To My Sisters...
July 04, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBImagine a world designed for you. A world where you feel safe and valued. What do you need in this world? That’s how we start this episode. This episode is a bouquet of stories, featuring the words of more than a dozen Black transwomen, exploring themes of Black trans joy and gender euphoria. This episode is a love letter for Black trans women from Black trans women. May we be grateful enough to hear it. Guests include: Mojo Disco, Iman Hill, Qween Jean, Bryanna Jenkins, Mercy Kelly, Aurora ...
Episode 001 - Breathe. Dance. Fvck.
June 20, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWe want to start this journey off right, with some healing! In today’s episode, Erica Woodland shares how “staying ready so you don’t gotta get ready” led him to start the National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network; Baba Oludaré literally ‘dances his pains away’ and Daddy Jinx wants to talk to you about 👀.... Guest Instagrams: Erica Woodland @ebmore1 | Baba Oludaré @oludarespirit | Daddy Jinx Part 1 - Erica Woodland: 2:00 Part 2 - Baba Oludaré: 11:16 Part 3 - Daddy Jinx: 25:00 ...
Giving What's Meant To Be Gave - Season 1 Promo
May 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBLet's Get Back To Queer is a mixxy new podcast exploring the magical, mundane, and messy experiences of Black LGBTQ culture. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Find out more about Let's Get Back To Queer and ways to support on www.letsgetbacktoqueer.com. And follow us on social media and join our community groups, we'd love to have you on this journey with us! IG: www.instagram.com/letsgetbacktoqueer Twitter: www.twitter.com/lgbtqpodcast Support the show