Queer Quest

The Oscars 2022 Post-Show

The Oscars 2022 - Part 2

Hollywood's biggest night is just around the corner! Listen here for our Oscar predictions, fill out your ballot in our insta bio @queerquestpod, and tune into the big night on Sunday, March 27. We'll see you on the red carpet!

The Oscars 2022 - Part 1

We've been known to dabble in awards season speculation, and this year is no different. Today marks our first official Oscar predictions, and boy howdy is it going to be a tight race! Be sure to listen next week for our final round of guesses, and see if you can beat us by filling out our Oscar ballot, in our Instagram bio @queerquestpod!

Future Nostalgia (The Batman Edition)

Wolf (2021)

"Transgender? What's next, transspecies?" This is ostensibly all the thought that was put into 2021's Wolf, a film about a young man in conversion therapy because he thinks he is a wolf. The movie takes this premise very seriously, while drawing potentially dangerous parallels to the very real struggles of trans and queer folk. We discuss the bonkers film after we spend some time musing on the title of "plant gay" and whether or not Ben's 7-day-no-plant-killing streak qualifies him as one. ...

Flee (A Must-See)

 Flee is the only film to ever be nominated for Best International, Documentary, and Animated Feature at the Oscars. If that wasn't reason enough to check it out, its queer through-lines sealed the deal. But before we dive into the triple threat, we discuss the viral dating sensation Love Is Blind, and whether or not it (or any other dating show format) could work for a queer cast. If you have an idea for a queer dating show, please let us know by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Sp...

RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar

RuPaul has consistently proven to be on a mission of global domination, and the crusade has finally come to mobile! RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar combines the mobile genres of progressive clickers and virtual fashion dolls, and we have a lot to say about how addicted we are. But first we discuss the high school drug abuse/phallus ogling odyssey that is Euphoria - or rather, we discuss why Ben has watched every episode while Cody refuses to.

The Producers vs. The Mitchells vs. The Machines

If there are any two films that are constantly compared to one another in terms of their queer representation, they are The Producers and The Mitchells vs. The Machines. We know these films' treatments of their queer characters have been contrasted to death, but please humor us while we give our two cents. If you're a fan or a hater, let us know either way by leaving us a rating and a review wherever you're listening!

Pink Flamingos (And Bunnies)

50 years ago director John Waters shocked the world when he released Pink Flamingos, an exercise in poor taste. The film is filthy, raunchy, disturbing, and groundbreaking. We take a look at the half-century old film and discuss its legacy, but not before discussing a marketing mascot that kept Cody awake one night. We've covered many pieces influenced by John Waters, and we've even covered corporate mascots, all of which can be heard in our archive wherever you found this episode!

I Just Met a Girl Named Benedetta

Saint. Savior. Lesbian. Benedetta Carlini was a real nun from 17th century Italy, alleged to be in direct dialogue with god for much of her life. The new film Benedetta takes some liberties with her story, but we never the less had to see it for ourselves. But first, we discuss the new adaptation of West Side Story, based on the iconic musical. Do you like what you're hearing on Queer Quest? Consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!

Once Upon A One More Time

The gay gods have smiled upon the earth with the advent of Once Upon A One More Time, the new musical borrowing the songs of Britney Spears but telling an original story about what happens when fairy tale princesses discover feminism. There is a lot to discuss on the show, which we got to see before it moves to Broadway, but first we have a LOT to discuss about Spider-Man: No Way Home. The new Marvel movie brings back some old favorites and, as always, we have so many thoughts. We've discus...

The 2nd Annual Holigay Gauntlet

The Power of the Dog

Why are Meth Damon, Dr. Strange, and Mary Jane Watson wandering around the Wild West together, and what does this all have to do with A Streetcar Named Desire? Listen to our discussion of The Power of the Dog to find out. But first, get our thoughts on the new Guardians of the Galaxy game, which already appears to be better than the Avengers game (not that it's a high bar to beat). We're really ramping up for Oscar season, and if you're ready for the biggest night in Hollywood you should be...

House of Gucci

House of Gucci (aka Haus of Gaga) is not itself a queer film, but since 90% of the movie's appeal is Lady Gaga's starring role as the ambitious and murderous leading lady, here we are. We can't say enough good things about Lady Gaga and enough bad things about Jared Leto, but this isn't the only Italian death on our minds. COVID came to international attention for its ravaging of Italy, but things got personal when it ravaged Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta Pass. This seasonal tradition of...

Spencer

Princess Diana's legacy as a cultural (and gay) icon has seen a recent resurgence, after prominently featuring in The Crown and now her own psychological horror biopic, Spencer. Kristen Stewart's turn as Lady Di may earn her an Oscar, but does it earn our respect? Plus, get our thoughts on Marvel's latest film The Eternals, and hear why we think it has received such polarized reviews from critics and fans alike. If you'd like to leave us a polarized review, you may do so on Apple Podcasts, ...

The Eyes of Tammy‘s Gays

We watched the biopic The Eyes of Tammy Faye, a film about the paradoxical gay-icon/televangelist who is masterfully recreated by Jessica Chastain and some prosthetic jowls. And ever wondered how many people in old-timey London died from tooth infections, or how many ate themselves to death? We're weirdos so we take a macabre trip down memory lane as we explore ye olden deathe booke. If you'd like to know how you'll die one day (hint: wolf) keep listening to Queer Quest by following us on S...

My Own Private Idaho

Nuclear Family

This weekend was the climax of spooky season, and that means we're reminiscing about our favorite costumes we've ever worn. Afterward we chat about Nuclear Family, an HBO docuseries about a lesbian couple's fight to keep their daughter as their sperm donor dues for parental rights. Check out Sunday's Halloween special if you haven't yet, and be sure to follow us wherever you're listening so you can tune in next week!

Elvira: Mistress of the Gays

Today is the climax of spooky season, so we're finally getting around to watching Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, and talking about her new memoir. If you're feeling spooky, leave us a rating and a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch: A 007 Story

Everybody‘s Talking About Jamie

We're hardly entomologists, but we sure talk a lot about The Ants, a new mobile game Ben is obsessed with and Cody hates. We also talk a lot about Jamie, along with everybody else in Everybody's Talking About Jamie. It's an adaptation of the musical about a teen who wants to become a drag queen, despite his perfect bone structure, great voice, innate charisma, and very supportive mother. To hear us discuss the other films we mentioned today, check out our past episodes and subscribe for mor...

Episode 100

Believe it or not, this is our 100th episode! That doesn't include mini episodes or interview episodes, and it includes our old name, but we aren't mathematicians so we're doing the best we can. Listen as we discuss our favorite moments from the past 100 episodes, and then hear some bits that never made it off the cutting room floor, but were still funny, at least to us. Celebrate with us by telling your friends about the show, going back and listening to your favorite episodes, and subscri...

Q-Force

Now that Ben has recovered from his dumb child's disease, we take some time to talk about the recently released Marvel film, Shang-Chi. Our classically critical gaze then turns us into critical gays as we discuss another hyphenated project, Netflix's queer spy comedy cartoon Q-Force. If you've enjoyed our episodes, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @queerquestpod.

RuPaul‘s Drag Race All Stars 6

In the midst of a global pandemic, a smaller plague has struck Ben. We discuss his ailment, and then turn our attention to RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6, which just wrapped up last week. We talk about our favorite queens, the biggest moments, and what we hope to see next All Stars. We've talked about Drag Race and its alumni on a number of occasions, and you can find all those episodes and more wherever you found this one!

Swan Song

Cody has begun the process of transitioning from Spotify to Apple Music, and this has presented a few challenges. Ben does his best not to judge this decision before we switch topics and discuss Swan Song, the new film from the director of Another Gay Movie, though less campy comedy and more elderly odyssey. If you haven't yet, follow or subscribe to Queer Quest wherever you're listening, and be sure to share!

Respect

When Cody finally gets his hands on a shiny new PS5, does he play the latest games that take advantage of its crazy processing and graphics capabilities? No, he plays Marvel's Avengers, a legacy console game that was met with middling reviews. We discuss the game years after its release before we move on to Respect, the Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson and Tituss Burgess's straight-looking mustache. Can't get enough of Queer Quest? Follow us on Instagram @queerquestpod for mo...

Pray Away

"Ass first, personality second" is the dating advice we receive from a beaver in Netflix's Sexy Beasts, a horrifying dating show where the contestants are in elaborate special effects prosthetics to hide their looks. After talking about that nightmare we turn our attention to another scary piece: Pray Away, the documentary about gay conversion therapy and its (mostly) former proponents. Please be sure to subscribe or follow wherever you listen to podcasts, and tell your friends to do the sa...

Designing Women

Suicide Squad was the worst superhero movie of the era, but its sequel seems to have cracked the formula: add "The" before your title. We discuss the WICKEDLY twisted film before we switch over to discussing Designing Women. While not an explicitly gay show, its focus on sassy working southern women and liberal grandstanding has thrust it into gay icon territory. We've previously covered some DC films like Birds of Prey and the Snyder Cut, as well as possible inspiration for Designing Women...

The World to Come

Cody finally comes to terms with his misuse of a common emoji, and grapples with the ramifications to his personal life. Then we turn our frowns upside down then back right side up when we discuss the quiet lesbian period drama The World To Come. If you'd like to hear us talk about Portrait of a Lady on Fire or Ammonite, scroll back to our past episodes wherever you found this one!

The Birdcage

Athleticism is not stereotypically linked to the gay community, but that didn't stop us from trying our hands (or feet) at sports in our younger days. After we get balls off our minds, we shift to talk about the 90s gay classic The Birdcage, which turned 25 this year. Find us @queerquestpod on Instagram, and follow us for more stupidity!

Dazzler vs. Predator

According to RuPaul, everybody loves puppets, so it's no wonder Ben took a vacation that was 50% puppet-motivated. Then, after reading DC's pride collection and asking "will Marvel do something like this?" we have our answer in Marvel Voices: Pride. We mentioned a ton of past episodes this week, and you can listen to them wherever you're listening to this episode! Just travel back in time a bit.

Justice League Queer (Quest)

Now that pride month is over, we allow rage month to take full effect after a bit of false advertising tricks Ben. Then we turn our focus to DC Pride, the limited comic series starring queer superheroes, not to be confused with the Pride events held in Washington, DC. If you're ready to be recruited into the Justice League Queer (Quest), give us a follow on Instagram @queerquestpod.

Disney's First Gay Sea Monster

Sharks Will Be Sharks

What starts as a funny story about iced coffee turns into an ambush when Cody gives Ben a surprise on-air intervention. Then we keep the surprises coming when we discuss Girls Will Be Girls, a campy drag cult classic that doesn't fail to shock and confuse. If you're shocked and confused by Queer Quest, take those frustrations out in an Apple Podcasts review! It really helps.

Happy (We Watched) Pride

Queer Quest

Happy Pride Month! We're back with a new name, a new look, and the same tired queens! Should you buy AMC stock? Invest in crypto? Liquidate your assets and put everything into buying and reselling old Beanie Babies? Cody opts for the third path, but can't legally advise you to do the same. Then we take a look at the Netflix series Halston, about the mononymous fashion designer of the same name. If you already followed Queeks on Instagram then you're already following Queer Quest, but if yo...

The 2021 Oscars Wrap-Up

Well that was awkward. This week we discuss the Oscars in all their glory including best and worst dressed, snubs and flubs, and the few bright spots that couldn't make up for a shocking finale. Gotta love live TV! We spent many hours talking about movies and TV this year, and you can check out all our awards season episodes (and more) wherever you listened to this episode!

The 2021 Oscars Pre-Show: Part 2

We're less than a week away from the Oscars, and that means it's time to wrap up our predictions. After listening and doing your own nominee binges/award circuit research, remember to throw your hat in the ring with this year's Queeks Oscar Ballot! Fill out your ballot here.

The 2021 Oscars Pre-Show: Part 1

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We kick off Oscars Season 2021 with our first round of predictions which are, as usual, based on either facts and analysis of the awards landscape, or complete guesses. Got your finger on the awards pulse? Fill out our Oscar Ballot and see if you can win! Whoever gets the most right will win a tremendous prize (probably a DVD of the best picture winner). Fill out your ballot here.

Welcome to Anywhere But Chechnya

The more time you spend online, the more you're likely to be targeted by ads. Today we discuss what happens when you're victimized by them. Then we discuss the documentary Welcome to Chechnya, a look into the brutal purge of LGBTQ individuals in Russia and the heroes risking their lives to save people from it. If you want to support the organizations discussed in today's episode, visit welcometochechnya.com and click "Save Lives"

Zack Snyder's Queeks

Before drag balls and houses, before voguing and throwing shade, drag pageants dominated the scene. We discuss The Queen, a simple look at this small corner of the world that would soon give birth to a cultural powerhouse. Then we turn our attention to the long-awaited Snyder cut of the Justice League, a four hour endeavor into the director's "original" vision for the superhero crossover film.

13 Prizes Why

Ben presents a unique investment opportunity which has helped him save dozens of dollars on arcade prizes. Then we discuss Linga Franca, the story of an undocumented Filipina trans woman who falls in love while negotiating the fraught world of green card marriages. Be sure to listen to Queeks every week by following us wherever you're reading this, and share with friends and family!

Witchcraft: It's A Sin!

WandaVision, the first MCU show on Disney+, has come to an end, and with it months of speculation and theorizing. We take some time to dissect the theories, the implications, and our thoughts of the show. Then we turn our attention to the HBO Max series It's A Sin, a vibrant yet grim show about a group of friends facing the early years of HIV/AIDS in London. Be sure to follow or subscribe to Queeks wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out our back catalog for more MCU, queer history, ...

The (Virtual) Golden Globes Wrap-Up

Live at the (Virtual) Golden Globes: Part 4

WE DID IT! It's our last batch of Golden Globe picks before the show. Don't forget to fill out your ballot! You can find the link on Instagram @queekspodcast. See you at the Globes!

Live at the (Virtual) Golden Globes: Part 3

We're keeping the party going with more Golden Globes picks, this time on the small screen! We promise you'll like this episode more than you liked Emily in Paris. Okay, we can't promise that. But you'll definitely like it more than Ben liked Emily in Paris. You've got plenty of time to fill out your own ballot! You can find the link on Instagram @queekspodcast. See you at the Globes!

Live at the (Virtual) Golden Globes: Part 2

Bonus episode!! We didn't quite get to all the film nominees in our first Golden Globes episode, so we're finishing what we started and making our predictions for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score and Song. Tune in next week for the TV nominees. And don't forget to fill out your ballot! You can find the link on Instagram @queekspodcast. See you at the Globes!

Live at the (Virtual) Golden Globes: Part 1

It's time to put down everything you're doing and focus on what's really important: the Golden Globes! We're doing our part at Queeks Podcast by filling you in on all the nominees and our best guesses at who the big winners will be. We're starting off in the motion picture categories, with the big Best Picture prizes and the acting races. Tune in this Friday for even more film categories, and next week for the TV nominees. And don't forget to fill out your ballot! You can find the link on I...

La Veneno y los Queeks

What was the best show of 2020? Did you say Veneno? Correct! This Spanish import about a complicated trans icon is a miniseries masterpiece, and we're gushing over it in our full review. See what all the fuss is about for yourself and watch Veneno on HBO Max, but first, make sure you're subscribed to get new episodes of Queeks! Follow us on Instagram @queekspodcast, and on your favorite podcast apps.

Queekback Mountain

We’re reading user reviews for gay dating apps, and spoiler alert: they're exactly as questionable as you think. Then we revisit the landmark gay film Brokeback Mountain, a movie that defined gay cinema for a generation and led to too many people shouting “I wish I knew how to quit you.” Do you wish you knew how to quit Queeks? We’re glad you don’t know how, so subscribe to us wherever you listen to make it even harder