Fear the Queer Podcast

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh is once again joined by his Good Judy Jill from @divingboredpod (Check out her podcast for great deep dives into pop culture history!) to discuss the legendary 2001 all-female collaboration of Lady Marmalade. If this song was made today, who would make the cut? Would it be as iconic as the 2001 version? Make sure to like and subscribe! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh is rejoined with his Good Judy Jill from @divingboredpod to participate in another round of IT'S MY OPINION!!! But this time, Jill schools Josh on what's considered "cheugy", a.k.a. everything that geriatric millennials once knew and loved! So Live, Laugh, Love your way into a comfy area and sit back and relax as Josh and Jill scream their opinions on why Gen Z should never bring back gaucho pants. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! As you all know, Kyle/Adele Vice is off competing in season 9 of Charlie's Survivor. And now, Josh is left all alone... What will he do without Kyle?!... A lot, apparently! This week, Josh is excited to announce a new, special co-host who will fill in while Kyle is away. Who is the surprise mystery guest?! Will they be able to fill the void Kyle left behind? And which one of them decides to tell the story of the time they peed their pants after a drag show?! Make sure to like and subscribe to Fear the Queer Podcast! Cheers queers!

Rumors have been running rampant in the podcast community that Fear the Queer Podcast is ending! Reliable sources to us have claimed that cat fights, drag abuse, and sex shaming have all been brought up in conversation on why Kyle Parker has decided to walk off set. However, the true reason on FTQ's inner turmoil can be blamed on the beautiful bearded queen Adele Vice (@adele.vice). What has this mischievous queen been up to? Why is she hell bent on sabotage?! And what will happen to the podcast?! Watch to find out. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle realize that while they constantly gush over all the iconic pop divas, there are a few underrated queens that also deserve some recognition for their music and hard work in the industry! Who do they think is deserving of more praise? Which queen do you think is underrated? And most importantly, do you know Lou!? Cheers queers!

Hello, Sidney... what's your favorite scary movie!? This week, Josh and Kyle had the honor of inviting Jeremy Noll (@jernoll) onto Fear the Queer to discuss the beloved Scream franchise! We break down each film from the thrilling highs (the kills!) to the campy lows (the bangs!), and give our ranking on which Scream reigns as the bloodiest of them all. How do the films still hold up after all these years? Which bloody death was our favorite? And why do queer people tend to gravitate towards the series as a whole? Sit back, pop some popcorn, and lock the doors as we give you another ooky spooky episode! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh is joined by the ever so fabulous @adele.vice to discuss the season 14 premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race! Who did we think deserved to win the first challenge? Do we agree with the elimination? And why are Josh and Adele so obsessed with talking about dingleberries!? Sit back, sip on your Thirst Trap, and relax as we give you our hot takes! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! Man, 2021 certainly has been a LONG one to say the least. Remember that meme of Bernie in the chair at Capitol Hill? That happened only 11 months ago from this podcast. Oof. However, Kyle and Josh still felt it was necessary to do yet another Queer in Review, reflecting on both the highs and lows of pop culture in 2021. Who made our Top 5 Divas of the Year list? What are our thoughts on Matt Damon using the f-slur? And why do we wish to be Jessica Chastain's armpit!? Cheers queers! Happy 2022 to you!

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle kick off Spooky Szn 2021 with a bang, and give five queer horror film reviews of: Hellbent (2004), Jennifer's Body (2009), Stranger by the Lake (2013), Lyle (2014), and B&B (2017). Because they always have something to say, sit back and sip on your Thirst Trap as they give their hot takes on all these queer horror essentials. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle revisit a fan favorite episode of "Ranking the Pop Divas", but this time: we're actually ranking the one-hit wonder pop girls! That's right! Any song from "Hey Mickey" to "Whip My Hair" is covered, with all the opinions and stories in between. So sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we argue on whether or not God has a thigh gap! Cheers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! After a nice summer break off, Josh & Kyle return with LOTS to talk about! Check out the opening segment of "Can You Keep Up?" where both Josh and Kyle discuss all the great things that have been happening in their personal lives, while the heart of the queer agenda goes completely "Untucked!" Yes that's right, we're discussing everything drag, from the winner of RuPaul Drag Race: All-Stars 6, to the cast announcements of the Canada and UK variations of the show, to a very controversial cast member on season 4 of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula! Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we have much to discuss! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle had the honor of hosting a KiKi with Kerel, Jerrell, and Dawon from MinoriTea Report podcast! (That's right, they have friends sometimes!) With two queer-based podcasts with many things to say, we suggest you sit back, sip on your Thirst Trap, and relax as Fear the Queer & MinoriTea Report go head-to-head in an epic game of "Fear It or Queer It"! From discussing the ongoing struggle of Britney Spears' conservatorship rights, to a rather heated discussion on why people can't mind their own damn business, you won't want to miss this exclusive episode! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! As the city of Chicago slowly opens up, Josh & Kyle decided to take Pride month off to recharge and be young, free, queers enjoying their summer! Now they're back, and they have a lot to say! From discussing Britney Spears' conservatorship mess, and the beautiful pansexual liberation of Pixar's Luca, to retelling the night they both went back to the gay club... and got into a physical fight! Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as Josh & Kyle tell it all. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh brings back special guest star and friend of the pod Adele Vice (@adele.vice) to rank all of the United States winners of RuPaul’s Drag Race AND RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars! That’s right, you know they love a ranking! Where do they rank icon Bianca Del Rio? Is Trixie Mattel at the top? Or at the bottom? And which queen do they completely disagree about? Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as they tackle all their opinions about the queens. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle sit down and discuss some of their favorite unsolved mysteries that have accumulated over the years! Some of their favorite mysteries include alien abductions, ghost ships, Nazi-hunting witches, missing children and more. And why is Kyle so connected to the ghost town of Pere Cheney? Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we take you on a spooky ride! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle dedicate their Catch That Queer! segment to celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, specifically the wonderful queer Asian people that have impacted the community in the past, present, and future. They also discuss the horrors of the hashtag Girlboss, the dangers of what it promotes, and how to spot one in the wild. So sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as they try to avoid getting involved in another pyramid scheme!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle put on their gaymer hats and talk about everything Pokémon! They also suffer from Main Character Syndrome, so they both discuss on what type of gym leader they would be, and what Pokémon would they feature in their line-up. Would Kyle be more of a Dark gym leader, or a Water one? What Pokémon would Josh choose as his ride or die? Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we walk down Nostalgia Lane! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle bring up the fact that so many queer-led films that are promoted in the United States usually end in some sort of tragedy: death, heartache, disease, and more! So, to balance out these dreary films, they curated a watchlist of queer films that actually end on a positive note! Whether it be watching Robin Williams flaunt across the stage in The Birdcage (1996), or watching the beautiful direction of Xavier Dolan unfold, you can’t go wrong with a queer-led feel-good film to warm your cold, dead heart. So sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we reveal our watchlist for you! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, our lovely guest star Adele Vice is back (@adele.vice) to help discuss the finale of season 13's RuPaul's Drag Race with Josh! (Unfortunately, Kyle had come down with a bad case of scurvy so we sent him some lemons to recover!) Who does Adele think will take away the crown?! Is she #TeamGottmik? #TeamKandy? #TeamRosé? or #TeamSymone?! Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as they discuss the winner potential of the Final 4. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! Wrapping up their Oscar month, Josh & Kyle decided to sit down and predict the winners for the 93rd Academy Awards! As we all know, they're ahead of the culture when it comes to predicting what's going to happen! Do they think Chadwick Boseman will win his Best Actor Oscar posthumously? What are their opinions on the showdown for Best Picture? And what is their weird obsession with Vanessa Kirby!? Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as they predict the Oscar winners! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle sit down and play another round of March Madness (or... how they think March Madness is played!) This round in particular is the Academy Awards' Best Picture category from the past 10 years! Do any of these films compare to the 1996's Matilda? Would any of these films be better as a mime performance?! Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as they tackle all 10! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle sit down and play another round of March Madness (or... how they think March Madness is played!) This round in particular is the Academy Awards' Best Lead Actress category from the past 10 years! Do they truly believe Natalie Portman deserved her win? Are they on the hate train for Jennifer Lawrence? And whose performances do they fear or queer? Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as they tackle all 10! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle sit down and play another round of March Madness (or... how they think March Madness is played!) This round in particular is the Academy Awards' Best Supporting Actress category from the past 10 years! Do they truly believe Alicia Vikander deserved her win? Are they on the hate train for Anne Hathaway? And whose performances do they fear or queer? Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as they tackle all 10! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle sit down and do yet another Disney ranking -- this time, it's ranking the twelve official Disney Princes! However, because most of the princes have personalities of wet cardboard, Josh and Kyle decided to rank them from the POV of the "male gayze." Does Prince Charming really live up to his moniker? Is Kristoff a hunky daddy, or an annoying side hoe?! Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we give our hot takes. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle make things sexual (yet again!!), and give their hot takes on who (or what) were unintentional sex symbols from their childhood! Why is Kyle so turned on by Reading Rainbow?! And what is it about Donny Osmond's nipples that make Josh so enticed?! Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we give you all of our unintentional sex symbols. Cheer queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! After watching the New York Time's documentary Framing Britney Spears on Hulu, and the backlash Justin Timberlake and Diane Sawyer received from the public, Josh and Kyle began to wonder "Is cancel culture really worth it? And what about the people we canceled who didn't deserve it?!" Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we discuss it all! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Kyle and Josh sit down and discuss the 2016 documentary Kiki, directed by Sara Jordenö, and co-written by and starring Twiggy Pucci Garçon. Kiki, considered a “spiritual” sequel to the iconic 1990 film Paris is Burning, documents the “Kiki” ballroom scene in New York City from 2012 through 2016, and the individuals who make up the beautiful, historic community. What do Kyle and Josh think of the film? Do they consider it a “worthy sequel” of sorts to Paris is Burning? Sit back, relax, and sip on that Thirst Trap as we give you our unfiltered review. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle sit down and discuss all of the products, items, and appliances that they neglected to appreciate when they were children. Now as(BEAUTIFUL) old adults, they realize now how much these products mean to them! Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we argue on why TUMS are revolutionary. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle invited a very special guest star Crimson B. (@crimsonisin), also known as Michael Lynch, for an in-depth interview of their life. As a former classmate of Josh's, Crimson discusses their perspective on what it was like to grow up in (several!) small Republican towns, and how that has shaped them into the amazing drag performer they are today! We were honored to have them on, so sit back, relax, sip on your Thirst Trap, and enjoy this very special episode. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! As we all know, Josh and Kyle love to do rankings, so this week, we're going to rank pop divas!! From 1980 to today, Josh and Kyle chose 16 different divas that have left their mark on the pop zeitgeist, and give their hot takes on whether or not they truly deserve the "diva" title. What do they think of Madonna's legacy? Do they know J-Lo? Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as Josh and Kyle get into a heated debate on who's the truest pop diva of them all. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh is actually joined by special guest star Adele Vice (@adele.vice) to discuss the season 13 contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race! Who do we think has the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to win the crown?! Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as Josh and Adele Vice make their predictions. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! After the recent scandal of PornHub deleting all of their unverified content as a way to combat child porn, Josh and Kyle had to wonder, “Is that really going to solve anything?” So, they sat down with their special guest star and friend of the pod Jill Konkel (@jmkskincare) and had a chit chat. Is censoring porn really going to help “the children” from the dangers of exploitation? What about all the sex workers who depend on porn in order to make a living?! And why are we so mad at Bella Thorne?! Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we spill the tea. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! As we all know, 2020 sucked... BIG TIME. From a global pandemic that has killed millions, to fighting social injustice against a corrupt government, to gaining that quarantine fifteen from just sitting around all day... it's hard to look back at this year in a positive light. And yet, in spite of it all, Josh and Kyle still sit down and reflect in their annual "Queer in Review", and try to think of the best movies, music, and moments that 2020 has brought us. Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we talk about this ho-ho-horrible year. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, in spirit of the "What Would You Say to Your Younger Self?" challenge from RuPaul's Drag Race, Josh and Kyle pull up photos of their younger selves and wonder, "What would you say to yourself at this point in your life? What does baby Josh or Kyle need to hear?" So sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as Kyle tries to claim he was a former... YouTube star?! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle sit down and listen to sound bites from the very first season of the podcast! How cringeworthy was it, really? Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as Josh and Kyle reminisce on Libra boyfriends, "queer labels", and why both of them might be cancelled soon!! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! Over the summer, Josh and Kyle wanted to bring on long time friend and special guest star Jill Konkel (check out her IG page @jmkskincare!) to discuss what would've been the 50th Year of Pride, and how to throw the perfect Pride party, even under quarantine! Then, the murder of George Floyd set off, quite possibly, the biggest and most historic wave of the Black Lives Matter movement yet. We felt like releasing a Pride episode during this time would be too insensitive, and so we archived the episode, assuming it would never ever see the light of day. However, we feel as though it's time to bring this episode back! Listening to it now, it's crazy how much the state of the world has changed within the five months we recorded it! So sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we give to you... THE LOST EPISODE OF FEAR THE QUEER!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle decided to turn away from astrology to justify their overbearing personalities, and instead decided to take the Myer's-Brigg test to see what they get! Also, check out another segment of "Catch That Queer!", in which they discuss Andrew Gillum's political career and his chances of making an impact as a black, bisexual man. Sit back, sip on your Thirst Trap, and see what results they get! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle try really hard to pull up some of the most suppressed memories of their childhood: crushes on... straight men!?! It's well known that most queer people have developed a crush on a heterosexual at some point in their life, and we're just wondering... why?! Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as Josh and Kyle reminisce on boys from the Catholic church, Boy Scouts, and even Forever 21. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle bring back the Disney rankings, but this time... we're ranking sixteen of the most iconic Disney villains of all time!! Who did we include in this list?! Who do we think is the biggest and baddest of them all!? Will OG bad gal Evil Queen come out on top? Does Jafar have what is takes to be our favorite bad guy?! Sit back, relax, and wish upon a star as we try to tackle another Disney ranking! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle play a rather competitive game of “Who’s Most Likely To?”, in which we decide on who would be most likely to do or say a certain thing. And considering how competitive we are, there’s a lot of arguments involved. Who’s most likely to build a sex dungeon? Who’s most likely to hold a grudge? Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as we try to convince ourselves that Kyle is most likely to raise the Antichrist. Cheers queers!

Welcome back to yet another comeback episode of Fear the Queer!! Whew boy, where do we even begin?! After a very rough summer of COVID-19 still rampant, the Black Lives Matter movement gaining worldwide momentum, and countless celebrities passing away unexpectedly, Josh and Kyle have felt emotionally exhausted from it all! That being said, there seems to be something in the air. New beginnings perhaps? Sit back, relax, and sip on your Thirst Trap as Josh and Kyle look up to the stars yet again, and see what they have to say about these upcoming months in the shit show that is 2020. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, we invite back long time friend and frequent collaborator Jill Konkel (@jmkskincare) to discuss the hot topics of the week while still maintaining social distancing. How do we feel about things slowly opening back up? What are our opinions on this year's Pride edition of Entertainment Weekly? Sit back and relax and we discuss it all. Cheers queers!

We're baaack! Not even COVID-19 and face masks can keep us from running our mouths! For this episode, we reconnect with our good Judy and long-time collaborator Jill Konkel to discuss how are lives are holding up during the quarantine, and to place our predictions on the recent reveal of the girls for RuPaul's Drag Race: All-Stars 5! Who's our favorites? Who do we think should go home first? Hope you all are doing well in these stressful times! Sending out love and support to all of our listeners! And as always, cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, as Josh and Kyle utilize "social distancing" from the coronavirus, they decide to turn the tables and talk about something everyone goes through: The Ritual! What is The Ritual, you may ask? It's the process everyone goes through before they go out for a night on the town! What songs do you listen to?! Do you get drunk at the pregame, or wait to take 10 shots at the bar?! Pop open a bottle of champagne and figure out what your Ritual is as we spill the tea! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle sit down and review the premiere episode of RuPaul's Drag Race, season 12! From the entrances, the ruveals, the gags, death drops, and wig snatches, the boys of Fear the Queer go through the first seven queens and give their opinions on who could take the crown! Could it be the saavy, intelligent Jackie Cox?! Could our first French queen Nicky Doll be our first international queen?! Take a listen! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle sit down and review the legendary 1968 documentary The Queen (dir. Frank Simon). The film showcases the iconic drag queen Sabrina as she prepares to MC the 1967 Miss All-America Camp Beauty Contest, which included (also iconic) contestants such as Harlow and Crystal LaBeija. So, how does this film, which was released pre-Stonewall, hold up in today's culture? How does it compare to Paris is Burning? Or even RuPaul's Drag Race? Tune in to see! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle look back on their childhoods, and try to recall any of the unintentional queer icons they remembered from their youth. Remember how fabulous James and his blue hair was from Team Rocket? Or how we all wanted to live the lifestyle of the Queen Miss Piggy? Sure, they might not actually be queer, but sit back and relax as Josh and Kyle give their arguments of why they are so... iconique! Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle try to wrap their heads around heteronormative culture, and ask the fundamental question that every queer person thinks of. "Y STR8 PPL!?!" Seriously, though, why?! What's with some of the stereotypes that straight people live up to? Sit back and sip on your thirst trap as Fear the Queer tries to wrap their heads around it all. Cheers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle rank all 12 of the zodiac signs, based on their love compatibility! Keep in mind, Josh is an Aries and Kyle is a Leo, so this coming from two hot-headed fire signs who can't ever shut up! Where do they rank Geminis? Can they even stand to date a Capricorn?! Sit back and sip on your Thirst Trap as Fear the Queer tackles the zodiac!... again!

Thanks for tuning into another episode! This week, Josh and Kyle bring back the legendary Ryan Kenney for a THIRD time to discuss everything Oscars!... again!! This time, we're tackling the 2019 Academy Awards, and all of the potential winners and losers. Is Renee Zellweger destined to have the same fate as Glenn Close and LOSE?! Where the hell is J-Lo's Oscar nomination?! And of course, we cannot forget the most important discussion piece of the night: Dean-Charles Chapman's beautiful bubble butt! So sit back and relax with a glass of sparkling as we spill the tea. Cheers queers!

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle reflect back on the very queer year of 2019, and highlight their top 10 highs, lows, and all the "WTF" moments in between. Which queer moment made it to the Top 10? Was it the rise of Lil Nas X? What about the new Dolly Parton special on Netflix? And why the hell can't Josh say "Buttigieg" correctly?! Sit back and sip on your Thirst Trap as they discuss another queer in review. Cheers!