Queers on Queens

Back Rolls! (Main Topic)

Justin Timberlake’s Halftime Show was so horrible that on today’s episode, we roll you back to the best and the worst of Super Bowl Halftime shows - from Michael Jackson to Beyonce to Gaga.

Catching Up

Juju’s first trip to trendy Brooklyn gay bar The Rosemont brings him face-to-face with his rapist, making him reconsider talk therapy. Phil has been living in full embrace of “less trash, more cash”. Johnny marches up towards a musical reinvention where his vocals are right up front.

Queer Artist Spotlight:

HoneyChrome’s “Boomerang”

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Nurse! (Pop Emergencies)

Johnny puts forth Janet Jackson and Beyonce as this year’s potential Queens of the Summer. Juju engages the group in a conversation on Kim Petras - the rising pop star who happens to be a gifted songwriter and transexual but works almost exclusively with Dr. Luke.


Queer Artist Spotlight:

Modern Huge’s “Nothing I Say Will Make It Better”

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Face the Music! (Main Topic)

On today’s episode, The Grammy’s faces the music! The good, the bad and the racist.

Catching Up

Phil has a date with one of our listener’s! Juju and his boyfriend have been basking in the glory of MoviePass - a filmic renaissance, darling! Following up from his performance with iconic drag House of Velour, Johnny anticipates his

Queer Artist Spotlight:

Sizzy Rocket’s “Hot Summer”

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Nurse! (Pop Emergencies)

Johnny needs Britney Spears to be re-evaluated for springing a New York City performance on us. Juju rejoices in the return of Rupaul’s Drag Race with All Stars Season 3!


Queer Artist Spotlight:

식료품groceries’s “Gold-Level Store Loyalty Card”

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SEE US LIVE: A Very GRITS Christmas

Facebook Event: http://bit.ly/2mRpRz5

Intro: “I Just Wanna Lounge” by Juju Garcia

Outro: “Missin’ My Baby” by Juju Garcia

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Our Queer-Ass Lives: High School Music, Johnny & Juju Perform

Philly anticipates his birthday and a major work trip, Johnny gets invited back to Prague Fringe Festiva, and Juju celebrates the debut of his Christmas EP “Christmas in a Tutu” - available anywhere you STREAM AND DOWNLOAD music.

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Year Wrap-Up, Queer Musicians, Christmas Music, New Year’s Resolutions

Gaga is back slaying on tour, the Snake’s new album is good to Johnny, Britney Spears Vegas residency comes to an end, Tove Lo’s new album is fire, and our listener-requested episodes were amazing!

We are ESPECIALLY thankful for all the queer musicians you’ve heard this season:

Issa Israel

The Just Luckies

Twin Kids

CristalC

My Gay Banjo

Johnny Darlin

Juju Garcia

The Sweeping Exits

Dakota Jones

Merce Lemon

Our Christmas music ELITE Recommendations: Mariah Carey, N’Sync, Christina Aguilera, Sia, Barbra Streisand, Rupaul, Elvis Presley, Maya, P!nk, Brandy, Luther Vandross

Phil wants to learn a language, Johnny aims his eye at major blogs and bigger venues, and Juju craves to tap into a sincere way to serve his fans.

Intro: “White People” by The Just Luckies

Outro: “Lake Michigan” by The Just Luckies

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Main Topic: SUPERFRUIT

Fan Request Numero 2: Pentatonix-derivative duo Superfruit creates super-pop sweet confections. We love them but are thrown into a debate about whether or not pop star’s displaying their true personality is a good thing.

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Our Queer-Ass Lives: High School Music, Johnny & Juju Perform

Philly brings us back to high school with Spotify’s “Time Capsule” feature. Johnny Darlin reflects on his amazing debut performance for his EP “Push”, and welcomes his friend Todd to New York City and his new keytar KEELEY to the world. Juju anticipates his upcoming “Christmas in a Tutu” performance.

Pop News: P!nk “Beautiful Trauma” Queer Review

We comprehensively GAG over P!nk’s new album, now that it’s come out.

Main Topic: Kelly Clarkson’s “Meaning of Life”

We give you a queer gag over Kelly Clarkson’s unique place in American culture, her inimitably consistently strong vocal performances, and, of course, her new album.

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Our Queer-Ass Lives: Phoebe’s Halloween Party

We’re hungover, thanks to an iconic party in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Great costumes, creepy guys and OUR FANS! The ultimate Halloween Party, thrown by the most amazing QUEEN! Also, Johnny and Juju ventured to Metropolitan bar and saw queen drag queen #JackieBeat.

Pop News: Demi Lovato, Janet Jackson, YEBBA

Philly explores the fakery and bafoonery of Demi Lovato’s documentary “Simply Complicated”. Johnny dreads Justin Timberlake’s return to the Super Bowl with Janet Jackson’s career in his bloody past. Juju recommends YEBBA’s “Evergreen”, and then suddenly brings up someone’s deeply problematic coming out, after being accused of sexual assault with a minor by Anthony Rapp.

#Blackout #BritneySpears

Indulge in Johnny Darlin’s New EP “Push”

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Main Topic: Halloween We Guess? LOL

We discuss our halloween plans, histories, costume ideas, and of course, the female divas place in Halloween pop music.

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Our Queer-Ass Lives: Work Crush, PUSH E.P., Edibles

Philly anticipates “work crush”’s return, Johnny celebrates his new EP “Push” while having triggering love-crush-dreams, Juju is still sick and reminisces on his birthday edible chocolate experience.

Pop News: Country Queens Get Married, Are We Old?, Seasonal Christmas LOL

Marin Morris and Kasey Musgraves get married! Billboard’s “21 Under 21” list is rudely making us question our illustrious youth! Sia releases a “seasonal” album entitled “Everyday Is Christmas” LOL.

Main Topic: Betty Who (Honey, We’ll Tell You Who)

A QoQ listener request: We gag over the iconic, Australian, underrated QUEEN Betty Who! And then, of course, discuss “Why the hell isn’t she bigger?”, as well as her catering to the queer community. Is it genuine???

Intro song: “The Feeling” by Issa Israel (Instagram / iTunes)

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Our Queer-Ass Lives: #MeToo and Day-Job Artists

After a recent sexual abuse experience, Juju opens up a real conversation about #MeToo. Johnny Darlin and Philly explore the anxiety of being an artist with a day job. Also, Juju is recording from bed, because he is DEAD SICK.

Pop News: Megan Linsey, Dudeboard Charts, and Selena & Google

Johnny praises new country queen Megan Linsey and her taking a knee after singing the national anthem at a nationally televised football game. Philly gets our thoughts on why women are EMPTY from the charts this year. Juju celebrates Google’s shout-out to the late, great Selena Quintanilla; with a special prize proposal to a QoQ listener that tweets us their favorite Selena song.

YOU ARE INVITED!

Johnny Darlin is having a Release Party for his upcoming EP “Push” in Brooklyn, Monday, October 23rd. We definitely want to meet you all there, so CLICK HERE FOR EVENT DETAILS.

Main Topic: Not Yellow, Not Blue, It’s True, It’s P!nk

The artist also known as Pink comes out today! So, we celebrate her low-key iconic career. Tweet us your favorite song!

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Our Queer-Ass Lives: Performing Live, Too Femme for Tokyo, and the Comic Book “Is’Nana the Were-Spider”

Johnny anxiously awaits his return to the live stage, Juju recounts an experience of senseless misogynistic rejection in Tokyo (similar to Violet Chatchki’s in Paris), and Philly finds himself nerding out before stumbling upon his queer, POC friend’s comic book Kickstarter. Support queer artists and check out their awesome work!

Pop News: A LOT TO CATCH UP ON: White-Passing Privilege, Shania vs. Demi vs. Miley, Lady Gaga & Kelela & Cardi B, Tove Love Puppet Sex & Pussycat Dolls’ Return

Johnny put 3 recent album releases up against each other artistically and commercially. Juju apologizes about our shade against Gaga, now that we are all aware of her debilitating battle with pain, and praises new queen Kelela and newly minted record-breaker Cardi B. Philly turns our attention to Tove Lo’s new music video, in which she is eaten out by a puppet, and the imminent return of the Pussycat Dolls.

Our Queer-Ass Lives: Japanese Chubby-Chasers, Mulan, and Clinging to Your Art

Juju gets ready to return to Tokyo, Japan, anticipating the debu-sen (デブ専, chubby-chaser) community. Philly gets reinvigorated by Mulan - animated feminist hero! Johnny opens up candidly about recent artistic and career insecurities. IT GETS EMOTIONAL GURL! <3

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Pop News: Sam Smith, Carly Rae Jepsen and OUR FANS!

Juju, once unable to listen to Sam Smith’s voice, praises his new single “Too Good at Goodbyes”. Philly crumbles at the news of Carly Rae Jepsen opening for Katy Perry. Johnny wants to shout out one of our listeners for inspiring us to gear up for an upcoming Betty Who episode; follow your fellow listener ? at instagram.com/?.

Main Topic: FALL POP PREVIEW

We anticipate albums and tours from, as well as discuss the current state of careers for: Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Kesha.