They came to dance. To celebrate pride. But by sunrise, it would become the deadliest attack on LGBTQ+ people in American history.

Forty-nine lives, stolen in a place built for joy. And a nation left to ask—how did this happen?

On June 12, 2016, Pulse nightclub in Orlando was packed with Pride Month energy, Latin music, and queer love. But just after last call, a shooter opened fire inside the club—turning a sanctuary into a battleground. In this episode, we trace the minute-by-minute timeline of the tragedy, spotlight the lives that were lost, and explore how this hate-fueled attack became a turning point in LGBTQ+ visibility, grief, and resilience. From the chaos inside to the political aftermath, we investigate the questions still left unanswered—and why the Pulse shooting remains a defining chapter in queer history.

This is LGBTQ+ true crime podcast storytelling at its most personal, its most devastating, and its most urgent—an episode that refuses to let the memory of Pulse fade into silence.

Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light—all with a cold one in hand.

Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we uncover the darkest corners of LGBTQ+ history.