HIiiiiii-- Thanks for being patient, but we are BACK, babes. For this session we are talking about our dear old pal, depression. How does it show up for us? How do you show up for a loved one experiencing depression? We're not getting clinical, just being real with ya. Are you riding on the Midnight Sky? Do legends ever die? Get your mail-in ballot because we've got a Vice President to vote for! Don't forget to subscribe and share- if you do, Shawny might send you a pic of somebody else titties. 

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Hi babes, we gotta be honest... this was not our week. Depression and stress got the best of us, but we still wanted to release a little mindful checkin to mirror vulnerability and practice what we preach. Sometimes, a mental health day off is important to tackle what you need to tackle. We will be back next week with a full episode, but for now, enjoy this mindful moment and catch up on our previous episodes! We love ya. 

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Thank you to Maarquii for letting us use "Roll Up" for our theme music. And thank you to Alie Kilts for her production prowess. 

As a continuation of our belief that telling our queer stories is a radical act, we are beyond proud to share with you our conversation with Portland darling and genuinely amazing person, Destiny Smokez (she/they). Destiny opens up about their problems with sobriety, laughing through the pain, creating community for survival, and being a mother. The babes also talk about Umbrella Academy, Black is King, and speculate about what the heck is happening over at the Ellen show. Rate, Subscribe, and Review! Check out our linktr.ee for recs, resources, and more! 

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Ok, so we don't actually talk about Juuls or nicotine but the Germanotta reference was too hard to pass up. This session the babes are talking about their experiences with drugs, the various effects on their mental health, and possibilities for psychedelic assisted therapies. And what about what's going on in PDX, Kim's husband that evidently inspired Get Out, and that woman that left her tights on my boat??!! We also recount fond memories of Regis and pay homage to Lady Red. Buckle in, babes, we are taking you for a RIIIDEEE! 

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Thanks to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use the music you're vibing with throughout the episode. This only happens because of our pal that helps us with editing, Alie Kilts. She also has her own amazing podcast, Trace Material, about the materials of the world we live in. 

For this session, Shawny and Jerms are diving into their relationships with sex and questioning how we're socialized to think about it. Does being queer make us inherently more sexual? Wanna hear about our first sex experiences? Which one of the babes is serving you FAITH? How are we feeling about the Smiths' entanglements? Nick Cannon got fired and someone fired a gun into Miss Megan Thee Stallion's foot. We are tellin y'all too much today wearin no bra and no panties. You into it? Support QBT by subscribing, sharing, and giving us those 5-Star reviews, babes!  

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Giant thanks to Alie Kilts for killing it with editing. Listen to her podcast, Trace Material. As always, thanks to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their music. 

For our 13th session, we are talking with Gary McCrear, a queer Black man, about what it's like navigating spirituality holding those identities, and finding practices that work for him. Is Kanye running for President or having a manic episode, and why does Terry Crews insist on being the worst? And, with great sadness, we remember Naya Rivera and play one of her iconic (and slightly problematic) glee monologues. Note: At the time of recording, Naya's body had not yet been found. 

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As always, thanks to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their music. Our friend Alie Kilts did not help us edit this episode, so if it sounds like hot garbage, blame Jerms. 

This week the babes get (more) vulnerable and remind you that everyone has their own sh*t. We also speculate about the Smiths open marriage, give Junglepussy her flowers, and talk about all the white people voicing characters of color. Oh, and we bring the mindful moment back, as a treat. 

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This session we are joined by Move I'm Gay the podcast hosts (and pals of the pod), Franny and Brenda! We cover creativity in COVID, Britney, taking care, and therapists that can say f@g - and let me tell you she is edgy and she's got a nose ring. Shanwy and Jerms also chat about Netflix's Disclosure, Search Party on HBO, and join the Black Parade. 

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Thank you to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their music, and thanks to Alie Kilts for helping us edit. You can listen to her podcast, Trace Material, about the history and future of hemp. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and invite your friends to the party. 

The past few weeks have been a bit heavy. For this session, Shawny brings on his best friend, Charles Hayes IV, to talk Black Boy Joy and dive into some pop culture. What is Joy? Is it inherently tied to spirituality? Is being a Barb mental illness? Thank you for supporting us and listening for ten episodes. TEN! 10! Double digits! Grateful for you, grateful to be here. Please continue to support by subscribing, sharing, and giving us a 5 star review. 

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Thank you to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their music. Giant thanks to Alie Kilts for helping us edit. Listen to her podcast, Trace Material, about the history and future of hemp.

At QBT, we believe that telling your story is a radical act. For this week's session, we are joined by the incredibly talented and racial equity leader, Amanda Manjarrez. Currently serving as the Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Chalkboard Project, Amanda talks to us about the importance of stepping into our own power and the impacts of public policy for communities of color and queer people. The babes discuss resiliency in this work and supporting younger queer folks as we imagine a better future. We chat about Kneeling Nancy, J. Karen Rowling, and all the racists losing their jobs. Also, stop watching The Help. Seriously.

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Big big thank you to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their music. Thank you to Alie Kilts for helping us edit. You should check out her outstanding podcast, Trace Material, about the intersections of our lives and the lives of the materials around us.