Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with Bob the Drag Queen & Peppermint

On the second half of a very special two-part episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast in honor of Pride Month, Bob the Drag Queen and Miss Peppermint dive deep into the great, glittering, glamorous history of drag, with a special focus on the black queer icons who paved the way. Bob and Peppermint break down the lives and impact of legends RuPaul, Pepper LaBeija, and Willi Ninja. Bob and Peppermint also highlight each other's remarkable careers and share stories of the first drag queens they ever met in a new segment called "Queen on Queen" featuring Drag Queens Blackie-O and Mistress Formika. You won't want to miss a single second of this special episode!

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On the first half of a very special two-part episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast in honor of Pride Month, Bob the Drag Queen and Miss Peppermint dive deep into the great, glittering, glamorous history of drag, with a special focus on the black queer icons who paved the way. Writer, Director, and Actor of “The Real Black Swann: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen”, Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, shares the powerful story of William Dorsey Swann, a trailblazer in the world of drag. Bob and Peppermint discuss New York City’s racist drag pageant system which led icon Crystal LaBeija to create “The Royal House of Labeija” where black and brown queens could showcase their talent. They also discuss The Lady Chablis' legacy and Marsha P. Johnson's fearless activism. You won't want to miss a single second of this special episode!

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On this special bonus episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast, Bob the Drag Queen and Miss Peppermint discuss Drag Bans. Peppermint highlights the work GLAAD does beyond their awards to help queer communities, Bob breaks down the drag bans sweeping parts of the country right now, and the two discuss the lifesaving benefits of drag and the recurring patterns between racism and bigotry in our country.

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On this special bonus episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast, Bob the Drag Queen and Miss Peppermint discuss current events. Bob and Peppermint reflect on the wave of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation in red states as the GOP wages a culture war ahead of the 2024 election year and discuss gender affirming care and "Don't Say Gay" laws.

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Miss Peppermint (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 runner-up, Broadway Star, musician) and Bob the Drag Queen (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8 winner, Host of Sibling Rivalry Podcast, co-host HBO’s We’re Here) are back this June to guide you into real-life, firsthand stories and accounts from the black and queer community at large and potentially – you.

On Season 2 of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast, we’ll journey through new themes by sharing stories, music, poetry, and art of varying depth and hilarity. Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast is dedicated to continuing the work of the Black Queer Town Hall Organization by amplifying Black Queer voices and telling Black Queer stories.

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On this week's episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast, Bob the Drag Queen and Miss Peppermint explore the topic of sex. We first hear from Jonathan Roshad (@R05h4d), a producer and DJ, known as one-half of the dance music duo Newbody. Jonathan shares his experience of exploring his queer sexuality beyond the binary of top or bottom and finding love and intimacy as a side. Next, Mayhem Miller (@theonlymayhem), a drag queen from the tenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, shares the sweet story of how he lost his virginity with his very first boyfriend. And towards the end of the episode, Carly Fox (@soberandawesome), a pan artist and educator, speaks about her sexuality and touches on her experience married to a trans man.

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On this week's episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast, Bob the Drag Queen and Miss Peppermint explore the topic of mind-altering substances. Bob and Peppermint discuss how substances have come in and out of their own lives and the role substances play in queer nightlife. Armand Fields (@armandbcfactor), a non-binary actor and drag performer most known for their work as Bussey Horewood in the Peacock reboot of “Queer As Folk”, and as Reese on “The L Word: Generation Q”, reflects on their 9 years of sobriety, Nathan Unce (@nathanunce), a hairstylist at the world-renowned Benjamin Salon, opens up about their recent sobriety from crystal meth after a few attempts, and Diimond Kilani (@diimondsareforever), an Award Winning American recording artist, producer, songwriter, actor, dancer and multi-instrumentalist, shares how psychedelics have played a huge role in expanding his spirituality and artistry. 

Recovery Resources:

“Gay & Sober” https://www.gayandsober.org/meetings

“Pride Institute” https://pride-institute.com

“Gays & Lesbians of Alcoholic’s Anonnymous” https://gal-aa.org

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On this week's episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast, Bob the Drag Queen and Miss Peppermint explore the topic of Parenthood. Renn Miano (@nonbinaryicon), an Irish DJ, writer and founder of Origins Eile, a grassroots community-responsive organization dedicated to creating safe spaces & platforms for QTIBPOC, opens up about their IVF journey. Zion Lennox (@knightsofzion), a DJ, and cyber security professional, and happily married gay man, speaks to us about his fully queer upbringing. We also hear from, Precious Brady-Davis (@preciousbradydavis), an American Transgender activist, award-winning diversity advocate, and author of “I Have Always Been Me”, who shares what they've learned from starting a family with fellow trans activist Myles Brady-Davis. And lastly, we hear from Bob's Uncle Steve, Steven Alexander, who is a gay activist, chef, minister, and father to Bob’s cousin Tralana Wyke (@capri_111). The father and daughter duo has maintained their unique and close relationship throughout Steve’s HIV-positive diagnosis and treatment.

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The following episode contains stories of depression, anxiety, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

On this week's episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast, Bob the Drag Queen and Miss Peppermint explore the topic of Mental Health. We first hear from Amber Friendly (@amberfriendly), an award-winning tv and film actor based out of Los Angeles, California. Her credits include the role of 'Layla Bell' in Apple TV's The Morning Show and will next be seen in the recurring role of ‘Pearl’ in the much-anticipated return of HBO’s Perry Mason. Amber shares her experience receiving a late in life ADHD diagnosis and how depression and anxiety underpinned her childhood. Next, Joey Jefferson (@joey_spaceman), a Flight Operations Systems Engineer, currently working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as well as a classically trained, award-winning pianist, opens up about his struggles with depression and suicide over the years. And towards the end of the episode, Jessica Fleming (@jflem86) , a Licenced Professional Counselor Specializing in Mental Health & Trauma Therapies in the D.C. Metro Area, offers counseling to an anonymous caller who shares their struggles with being non-binary as part of a Muslim, African household. 

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

The Trevor Project Lifeline (support for Queer People in Crisis): 1-866-488-7386

Trans Lifeline (staffed by trans people for trans people): 1-877-565-8860

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On this week's episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast, Bob the Drag Queen and Miss Peppermint explore the topic of religion and spirituality. Gareth “Gaz” Dutlow (@gazdutlow) shares how they lost their community after standing proud in their sexuality, and Sage (@kingfemme) discusses their unique experience of growing up Jewish Orthodox and how they've brought their Jewish identity into their adult life. Dr. Jonathan Higgins (@doctorjonpaul), a Professor who examines the intersections of identity, gender and race in culture and entertainment, describes the eerie overlap between religion and pollitics, and we hear from psychic and medium, Aja Daashuur (@spirithousecollective), who believes that Black, Queer People are inherently people of magic.

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