Queer York City
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsAby James and Gara Lonning are two young, NYC based comedians who know two things; being funny and being queer. So, why not join them on their journey to combine both? Listen along while Aby and Gara fall into shenanigans while composing a love letter to the queerest place on earth. Tune in as "the bad boys of podcasting" talk about fresh topics like weed, dyke bars, queer dating apps, capricorn culture and many more!
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Episodes
EM DUBIN/TOO MANY CAPRICORNS
May 05, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode Aby and Gara are joined by photographer, director and famous Capricorn, Em Dubin (@emdubin) for a coo coo crazy photoshoot! Support the show
THE L WORD/JENNY SCHECTER LIVES
April 11, 2020 01:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBCo-host Aby James and guest co-host Keira Mcgill (@sweat_potatoooo) explore the series that both wrecked and healed queer wounds: The L Word. Hot takes, controversial opinions, and unexpected reunions ensue during this season's return from hiatus. For our merch mentioned in the episode, please go to our website QUEERYORKCITY.COM Proceeds of your purchases go to COVID-19 relief and animal conservation organizations. Support the show
MEME EPISODE 2 w/ IMGOINGTOMARRYYOURDAD
November 08, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBGara sits down with "memestress" IMGOINGTOMARRYYOURDAD (@imgoingtomarryyourdad) to talk about memes (obvi) their previously discussed meme show, Seize the Memes of Production (@seizethememes420) and gay icon, Nikki Blonksy (@nikkiblonsky)! Support the show
DYKE SOCCER
October 31, 2019 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBAby and Gara talk about the sports movies that made them queer, Alex Schmidt (@bodyconfidence) makes another appearance and Gara gets down and dyke-y at Dyke Soccer (@dykesoccer)! Support the show
HUMANS OF QUEER YORK: MAXXX PLEASURE
October 25, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBAnother intimate session of Humans of Queer York (we don't love the name either, babe) but we do love our amazing guest, drag king Maxxx Pleasure (@mr.mpleasure). Support the show
WELCOME HOME PART II
October 18, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThe second part to the season one finale all about the “multidisciplinary, queer-friendly, safe space that provides both tattooing and community based gatherings, workshops, and lectures”, Welcome Home Studios! Gara gets a hand-poked tattoo from Kelli Kikcio (@kellikikcio) while we talk to her and Tea Leigh (@tealeigh)! Support the show
THE DYKE MARCH
October 09, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBGara and Aby are back with Season 2 Queer York City! This time with more dykes, more fights and more sites!!!! This episode is all about NYC Pride's "Dyke March 2019" featuring Maggie Dunleavy (@mamamamagster) and Basil Lee (@whagever) and many more! Support the show
WELCOME HOME/THE TATTOO EPISODE
June 13, 2019 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBAby and Gara take a trip to the famous Welcome Home Studios to interview the ever-so-sickening tattooers Tea Leigh (@tealeigh) and Kelli Kikcio (@kellikikcio)! This episode (part one of our two part “Welcome Home saga”) is bursting at the seems with wise advice, fun-filled stories and maybe even an on air, hand-poked tattoo! Support the show
HUMANS OF QUEER YORK: SOPHIA KAYAFAS & CHRISTINA LUCIA GIUFFRIDA
May 17, 2019 02:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBLean in close for this spectacular, intimate interview with New York based artists @skayafas and @christinaluciagiuffrida. Aaaaand NEWS FLASH they are dating, y'all! We talk about how they met, about being queer in the art world, and some sexy sexy (PG-13) grinding. What are you waiting for? D I V E I N ! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss?campaign=3314028&auth=8UEbooyW3e_7IVMlSZqi_8UHhNxC0b55)
FRIENDIVERSARY/GARA AND ABY FINALLY KISS (must watch til end)
May 09, 2019 22:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBHappy first birthday to our friendship! On this very important date in podcasting history we force you to listen to our top ten best friend moments! Yuck!!! We also may or may not make out at the ending. Yum!!! Guess you will just have to listen to find out! Support the show
THE MEME EPISODE/WE ARE BABY
April 25, 2019 21:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBtHiS ePisOde iS alL aBoUt MeMeS aNd qUeEr MeMe CuLtuRe...okay we can't do this for the whole description. But yeah you (clap) don't (clap) wanna (clap) miss (clap) THIS!!! In this ep we sit down with two amazing "meme slingers" and comedians, Kendall Payne (@kendallpaynee) and Ben Leary (@benlearyy) to get their take on their jobs as professional meme creators, social media as a whole, and what makes meme culture queer af. Support the show
HUMANS OF QUEER YORK: JESS HENDERSON
April 20, 2019 15:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBYo what's up QYC welcome to our crib (studio)!!!! This episode is the first of our "Humans of Queer York" series where we talk to some of our favs in this gay ass city about whatever the hell they want. So, turn down the lights, throw on a King Princess acoustic record (there isn't one but King, this is a million dollar idea) and get intimate with us as we talk to one of NYC's funniest comedians and plant enthusiasts, Jess Henderson (@embrace_mess)! Support the show
LESLIE/TWO FREAKS ON A LEASH
April 11, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBAfter an insane night at Queer Speed Cruising Gara and Aby find themselves in a spin-off episode all about Margaret Efthim’s crazy, queer dance party “Leslie”. Follow along with the gang as they catch up with some past characters, meet some new friends and get down on the dance floor while tangled up in their leash (microphones). Support the show
QUEER SPEED CRUISING PT II
March 14, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBThe second part of our two part saga on Queer Speed Cruising. Support the show
QUEER SPEED CRUISING
March 06, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBInfamous celebrity couple, Garaby goes to Queer Speed Cruising (@queerspeedcruising), a speed dating/networking/meet cute-ing/subletter finding event run by Alex Schmidt (@bodyconfidence) and Lily Marotta (@lilyblueeyes). In this two part saga we lose our minds at this amazing event, we interview some very smooth cruisers and sit down with Alex and Lily to get the inside scoop of what makes this unique event soooo incredible! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss?campaign=3314028&a...
QUEER SPEED CRUISING
March 06, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBInfamous celebrity couple, Garaby goes to Queer Speed Cruising (@queerspeedcruising), a speed dating/networking/meet cute-ing/subletter finding event run by Alex Schmidt (@bodyconfidence) and Lily Marotta (@lilyblueeyes). In this two part saga we lose our minds at this amazing event, we interview some very smooth cruisers and sit down with Alex and Lily to get the inside scoop of what makes this unique event soooo incredible! Support the show
WEED EPISODE/4 DOPED QUEENS
February 03, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode of "Gay Serial", Aby and Gara go searching for a queer weed delivery service. Smoke along with us as we become high class weed sommeliers with one of the co-founders of the brand/organization Pussyweed, Natasha Przedborski and our mystery guest/dealer "Rover." Support the show
THE HERSTORY ARCHIVES/WHAT’S IN THE F*CKING BOX
January 19, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBAby and Gara go to the famous, Herstory Archives and talk to Teo Bugbee about their queer identities. Support the show
THE DATING EPISODE/SMASHING PUSSKINS PT 2
January 08, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBThe second episode in a two part saga about queer dating. Aby and Gara talk to Ashley about the dating apps they created for her to pick up women (aka lowkey catfishing...come at us Nev!). More importantly, in this episode we answer that big question; does Ashley finally talk to this mystery bar person?! Support the show
THE DATING EPISODE/SMASHING PUSSKINS PT 1
January 01, 2019 02:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBAby and Gara talk to comedian Ashley Gavin (Hulu, Fox) about her queer dating life. Then the whole gang gets inebriated (or just Gara) and goes to the famous Ladies Night at The Woods to get Ashley to SMASH SOME PUSS! Support the show