Queer State of Mind

HR 1: All the gurls are in the studio for the first live episode of February and Black History Month. The Grammy Awards are the main topic and the snub that went viral, when a certain pop star seemed to not acknowledge the Grand Diva Goddess Vocal Master that is Celine Dion when she presented said pop star’s award. Plus we dedicate our music break to Celine and discuss pop diva brands. 

Hour 1 bops: 

“Dance Alone” by Soa and Kylie Minogue

“ASMR Lover” by RuPaul

“Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman

“A New Day” Has Come - Celine Dion

“If You Asked Me To” - Celine Dion

“Taking Chances - Celine Dion

I Drove All Night - Celine Dion

Queer State of Mind is a production of Queer Minded airing exclusively on Radio Free Brooklyn. Follow us @qsomnyc on Instagram.

Deron moderates the second half of the show with a featured interview with our special guest Adriele Parker. Adriele is busy with her own consulting business focusing on leadership and DEI, she's also written three books! Adriele shares the insight behind her grind and how she's making it all work, and gives some tips for those looking to be entrepreneurs.

Throwback tracks this week are from Evanescence, "Going Under" and "Call Me When You're Sober." This episode was recorded live on 1/27/24. You can listen live on Saturdays at Noon on Radio Free Brooklyn. Follow @qsomnyc and @queerminded on instagram!

Orie moderates the first half of QSOM with Deron, Saidue, and special guest Adriele Parker in the studio. The first hour the gurls talk about the recent Republican primary race antics in New Hampshire and the possibility of a Republican in the White House. And the queer world apparently belongs to Gen Z - what are we gonna do? Plus we chat about rising streaming costs and what will make you unsubscribe.

"Prove it to You" by Brittany Howard was this week's song of the week, and new tracks “Where do we go now” by Lil Nas X, “Punta Cana” by Marc Anthony, “Spicy Margarita” by Jason Derulo & Michael Buble were featured in our second music break.

This episode aired live on 1/27/24 and you can catch Queer State of Mind live every Saturday at Noon on Radio Free Brooklyn. Follow @qsomnyc and @queerminded on Instagram!

Orie moderates the second hour and the girls discuss why new laws will keep them from visiting Brazil anytime soon, as you have to have coins to get a visa. (Sponsors anyone?) The Golden Globes are also a hot topic, and the gurls discuss the Piscean urge to get on your own nerves.

Throwback track this week is “1 Thing” by Amerie in honor of her birthday, and 90's jams make up the second music break: “Love Thing” by Coretta Scott King, "This is Your Night” by Amber, “Hey Mr. DJ” by Zhane and, “Sensitivity” by Ralph Tresvant.

Tune in and get all the madness live on Saturdays at 12 noon on Radio Free Brooklyn. Follow @qsomnyc and @queerminded on instagram!

Micah is the moderator for this episode and the girls discuss the injectible form of PrEP, HIV criminalization laws and Trans women doin' it in the rap game. The gurls also talk about the toxic traits they want to get rid of in the new year.

The songs of the week include “Hustle the Cat” by RuPaul and “Upfront” by Sunkee Angel and new tracks during music break include “Yes, And” by Ariana Grande, “J Christ” by Lil Nas X, “Can’t Get Enough” by Jennifer Lopez.

This show was recorded live on January 13, 2024 on Radio Free Brooklyn. Follow @qsomnyc and @queerminded on instagram!

The gurls discuss some of the pop culture topics of the week including the Katt Williams interview that broke the internet, a certain rapper who always has the gurls name in his mouth for some reason, and Miss Karmo gives her take on the Real Housewives.

This week's throwback track is "You Mean the World to Me" by the great songstress Toni Braxton, with other musical tracks from Ladies who can blow including "Let No Man Put Asunder" by First Choice, "Who Can I Run to" by Xscape and "Automatic" by the Pointer Sisters.

The gurls are back for the first episode of the New Year! Saidue moderates this episode where we discuss what things we are leaving in 2023, goals and changes for the new year and the infamous Jeffrey Epstein docs. The gurls promise to hold each other accountable, so we'll see how that goes!

Saidue plays the traditional happy new year tracks "Brand New Day" from The Wiz and "Happy New Year" from Abba, and a set of Afrobeats reminiscent of his time at home with family. Take a listen to tracks , "Who’s your Guy" by Spyro and Tiwo Savage, "Soweto" by Tempoe and Victony & "Joanna" by Afro B.

Make sure to follow @qsomnyc and @queerminded on instagram and tune in live to Queer State of Mind on Saturdays on Radio Free Brooklyn.

In the second part of QSOM the gurls discuss the murder of Kawaski Trawick, a queer Black man from Georgia killed by NYPD in his own apartment. The family of Trawick is asking for community to stand with them to fire the two officers at the scene, one of which fired the gun that killed Trawick, the other failed to render any aid instead closing the door while he lie dying. Officers Brandon Thompson and Herbert Davis are facing an administrative trial and several charges, but have not yet been fired.

Make sure to follow QSOM on Instagram and visit our website to get info on events, promotions, special episodes and more! QSOM is produced by QueerMinded and broadcast by Radio Free Brooklyn. 

It's the Saturday before Midterm Election Day 2022 and Orie moderates this week. The gurls give their input on the election cycle, plus they discuss why Zaya Wade's mother is upset and the upcoming trip to Wakanda. QSOM news brief includes updates on Brittney Griner, Florida's latest attack on trans youth and more. Music by RuPaul and a tribute to Takeoff with music from Migos.

Make sure to follow QSOM on Instagram and visit our website to get info on events, promotions, special episodes and more! QSOM is produced by QueerMinded and broadcast by Radio Free Brooklyn. 

In part two of this special live event at Secret Pour in Brooklyn, the gurls get interactive with their audience and dig deeper into the naughty corners of their sex and dating lives. Music by Barbra Streisand, Divinyls, and Salt & Pepa.

Make sure to follow QSOM on Instagram and visit our website to get info on events, promotions, special episodes and more! QSOM is produced by QueerMinded and broadcast by Radio Free Brooklyn.