Queers on Queens

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Lizzo is out here making hot music while standing up for body positivity, queer rights and all-around female badassery. We couldn’t STAN harder with anyone else but Cosmopolitan’s Sex and Relationships Editor Julia Pugachevsky. This episode’s “Good as Hell”!

Catching Up

Philly continues to recover, after a sudden separation from his amore. Johnny is sore from the New York City Marathon. Juju finds out he is a hometown hero!

Book Recommendation

“The Velvet Rage” by Alan Downs

Be Our Guest!

After reading us an excerpt from her upcoming children’s book “Bad Cookie”, Julia Pugachevsky tells us all about working for Cosmopolitan magazine, producing an independent short film in Wisconsin with her boyfriend, and getting into children’s books.

Nurse Dom! (Pop News Emergencies)

We call Nurse Dom on Ariana Grande’s slayage at NBC’s “Wicked” TV special, Maggie Rogers on SNL and Lady Gaga is becoming a boring Hollywood actress.

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Robyn’s new album “Honey” calls us to re-visit her Max Martin beginnings, her comforting voice and her unique place as a queer icon.

Catching Up

Juju is tricked into a night of fake romance by a closet case at a Halloween party, Philly deals with the temporary braking of a burgeoning love, and Johnny prepares for the New York City Marathon while debating how to approach an uncertain live performance he has coming up.

See Johnny Darlin Live!

The Delancey

Wed. Nov. 7th @ 8:30PM

Email [email protected] for tickets!

Queer Artist Spotlight:

“Nice White Lady” by Gandor Chorale

instagram.com/gandorchorale

NURSE DOM! HELP! (Pop News)

Betty Who joins Panic at the Disco on tour, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B are at each other’s throats again, and Mariah Carey joins The Voice, highlighting a rising talent Mackenzie Thomas.

Queer Artist Spotlight:

“Karmic Rust” by Gandor Chorale

instagram.com/gandorchorale

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We explore rapper Cupcakke’s sexually charged songs, staunch feminism, queer ally-ship and lyrical genius.

Catching Up

Juju is getting used to transformations at his day job, Phil is still sick while contemplating self-destructive voices in his head, and Johnny is training for a marathon while eating way too much candy.

Queer Artist Spotlight:

“Glow” by Bitch

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Guest: Angela Petriello

Juju takes our Resident Friend Angela Petriello through a whiplash maze of questions exploring her love for Janelle Monae, Beyonce’s witchcraft, and Aretha Franklin’s legacy.

NURSE DOM! HELP! (Pop News)

Kehlani calls out ignorant fools criticizing her queer pregnancy, Taylor Swift somehow surpasses Kanye West in the land of being woke, and Adam Lambert prepares for a live TV tribute to “Wicked” the musical. Spooky Ooky!

Queer Artist Spotlight:

“Rock Bottom” by Bitch

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On this special episode of Queers on Queens, Juju has an intimate conversation with rising pop star Imani Scott. Imani is a Houston native with a big heart and a big future ahead of her. She stays slaying in the pop-funk realm, creating a pop-star-level experience for fans filled with music, videos and live performance.

“Throwing Glitter”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AntenaMTkDU

Main Topic: SOPHIE

SOPHIE is a cutting edge Scottish music producer that is making us question our relationships to gender, pop music and Petras.

Queer Artist Spotlight

We get to know imminent pop star Prince Johnny, and his mission to build community in New York City’s songwriting community.

“Gullible” by Prince Johnny

“Sex Party” by Prince Johnny

I THINK WE ALL SING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkv3CcBFWbI

Nurse Dom! (Pop News Emergencies)

We call Nurse Dom to save us from: CupcakKe comes out a domestic abuse survivor, Mariah Carey releases the sumptuous music video for her new single “With You”, CharliXCX and Troye Sivan (who doesn’t have the range) release a nostalgic 90s-themed music video for “1991”, Gaga is still talking about trans-generational grief, and Britney Spears announces an announcement on ELLEN.

Catching Up

Juju is hungover from his birthday celebrations, Johnny falls in love with Kpop while preparing for an upcoming performance and rewatching “A Star is Born”, and Philly returns from a transformatively spiritual, crystalline work trip. We react live to the news of Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson ending their engagement.

Main Topic: A Star is Born

The queers welcomed pioneering film critic Oliver Whitney to discuss trans masculine representation in film, drag queens and the movie on the tip of everyone’s tongues - “A Star is Born”.

“GROWING UP TRANS WHEN THERE AREN’T ANY TRANS CHARACTERS ON SCREEN” by Oliver Whitney

http://screencrush.com/trans-characters-movies-tv-our-hollywood/

Catching Up

Juju celebrates his birthday, Johnny prepares for his free Sidewalk Cafe show on Tuesday, October 16th (come on out!) while seeing Christina Aguilera live on her “Liberation” tour, and Philly rejoices in an iconic New York City weekend filled with absolute MOMENTS, darling! Going backstage at the Lion King on Broadway, bumping into Kacey Musgraves in a movie theatre, cheering Troye Sivan on at the Years and Years concert at Terminal 5, ALL OF IT!

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Run” by Lily Mao

Instagram.com/l_mao

Nurse Dom! (Pop Emergencies)

Lana Del Rey wants Azealia Banks to pull up to the addy, female Halloween music classics try to happen, and ABearNamedTroy comes out with a new music video for his hit single THICCK.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Pretentious” by Lily Mao

Instagram.com/l_mao

The queers and Political Correspondent Michelle Wente explore Taylor Swift’s political impact, Dr. Blasey Ford’s legacy, and grappling with close family members that happen to be Trump supporters.

Visit votesaveamerica.com to register to vote, check if you are indeed still validly registered and/or get involved with your local community. No matter what bubble we try to create, we have to remember that we are all in this together.

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Main Topic: Kanye, Kavanaugh and Louis C.K.

Sometimes you just can’t talk about pop music, celebrity and queens without getting into the weeds - a.k.a. MEN. So, this week we revisit the topic of problematic artists, and whether it’s okay to consume their content.

Catching Up

Juju finds solace in the guided breathing “Breathe Deep” mobile app. Philly gets a text from an ex on the same day that his current lover announces his departure. Johnny feels disconnected or uninvited from the world, and the queers help him unpack that.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Men are a Top Sheet” by Savannah DesOrmeaux

Instagram.com/savannahdeso

Nurse Dom! (Pop Emergencies)

We get to know iconic Queen O’ Comedy Savannah DesOrmeaux before discussing Beyoncé’s witchcraft, the new Ticketmaster lawsuit, and Cardi B turns herself in for another crime pridefully committed.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Morning Routine” by Savannah DesOrmeaux

Instagram.com/savannahdeso

Main Topic: We Believe in Cher

With special guest Lily Mao, we explore the endlessly evolving legacy of Cher - the outfits, the complicated relationship with her queer son, the songs, all of it!

Catching Up

Juju continues to debate whether to give into fresh creativity or refocus on marketing the old stuff! Philly has randomly become obsessed with “Parks and Recreation”. Johnny celebrates over 40 days sober!

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Omaha” by Lily Mao

From her upcoming album “Run to Madness”

Instagram.com/l_mao

Nurse Dom! (Pop Emergencies)

We get to know iconic lesbian rocker Lily Mao before discussing up-and-coming drag queen pop trio Stephanie’s Child, PItchfork’s comprehensive history of autotune, and Paramore’s decision to stop performing “Misery Business”.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Sour Grapes” by Lily Mao

From her upcoming album “Run to Madness”

Instagram.com/l_mao

Main Topic: Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj

With special guest Amanda Hudson, we explore the long and complicated beef between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj.

Catching Up

Johnny takes time to soak in the creativity of Carseat Headrest. Juju bumps into his rapist at the Cakeboy Magazine and Bubble-T party at the Ace Hotel. Philly returns from a whirlwind work trip to California, is excited about the Captain Marvel trailer, says goodbye to a good friend, and mourns the loss of a friend's mother.

Queer Artist Spotlight

Reading of “Envy” by Amanda Hudson

Her book of poems “Reckless Abandonment” is available now!

amandamhudson.com

Nurse Dom! (Pop Emergencies)

We get to know today’s guest Amanda Hudson - a powerful poet and comedian from Florida- and answer a listener question from AlexToT on Twitter about Dr. Luke (Kesha, Kim Petras, etc.). POP EMERGENCIES include: The Emmys, Mariah’s new single and the true, riveting pronunciation of Ariana Grande’s last name.

Queer Artist Spotlight

Reading of “Apologies” by Amanda Hudson

Her book of poems “Reckless Abandonment” is available now!

amandamhudson.com