Cheers for Queers

This week, the gals talk to comedian and friend, Vannessa Jackson. Vannessa's writing credits include TigerBeat, A Little Late with Lilly Singh, and currently SNL (heard of it?!?!?). They talk how to break in when the system is working against you, self-care and creativity.

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We're back after an unplanned hiatus, but we had a good reason, we swear! We were going through it! On this ep, we talk breakups, grief and sadness, and finding the little joys in life. If you struggled over the holiday season, we hope it helps you feel less alone.

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If you're struggling with mental illness, or anything else, here are some helpful resources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The Trevor Project
National Suicide Prevention Line

We're back, baby! After a little hiatus, we're back with a doozy of an episode. The girls have their dear friend and comedian, Veronica Garza. Veronica tells the story of getting over a particularly tough breakup and now she's processing that and her sobriety. She also shares about her upbringing in Texas and how she came out to her mom at a bar.

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This week, Madelein and Sarah talk to Morgan Swank, co-founder of Moonscar Productions. Morgan is a  TV writer, producer, comedian and all around amazing person. They talk about navigating an industry that often feels stacked against you. Morgan discusses how she navigated the industry and creates opportunities for LGBTQIA+ people and BIPOC.

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This week, the queers are joined by comedian and friend, Kendra Dawsey (LOL Network). They talk about Kendra's story, from their mom figuring out they are a lesbian before them to dissecting and understanding their gender. They also talk about astrology (duh!) and float the idea of an astrology sex list.

You can catch Madelein, Sarah and Kendra at the Hartford Funny Bone on July 11th at 4:00pm. Tickets here!

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In honor of Pride Month and based on a listener request, Madelein shares her story. She talks about being married, then meeting her girlfriend and coming out. It's an emotional, but super real story for anyone coming out later in life.

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This week, Madelein and Sarah are joined by the hosts of The Avant Inn podcast for a discussion of queer media. We talk Ellen, Caitlyn Jenner and the nuances of cancelling our elders. We also talk about the good representations of queerness in the media and what's happening this year with NYC Pride.

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This week there are big changes afoot! Madelein discusses her upcoming move back to NYC, while Sarah tries not to have a meltdown over going home for the first time in over a year. They talk motherhood, coming out, and the complicated relationship many LGBTQ people have with their parents. 

We're back!!! On this very special episode, the girls are joined by Colleen, Madelein's girlfriend. She answers for all the commitment-phobia talk and setting boundaries. They also discuss long distance relationships. No one even fights! It's an episode full of love and discussions the nuances of queer relationships. 

This week, we're joined by hilarious comedian, Dylan Adler. Dylan shares his story about coming out as gay with his twin brother and the struggles of dating in NYC.  We also talk about the recent violence against Asian people, what we can all do to help and how Dylan has used comedy to heal. Lastly, we make sure to plan out our lives as queers living by the sea. TW: sexual assault and violence against AAPI people

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Resources to support the AAPI community:
Stop AAPI Hate
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Bystander Intervention Training

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