Top to Bottom with Nico and Roxy

On this episode, I connect with my straight ally best friend and sister, Zea Huizar, as we get deep on our friendship, the different struggles we have to face with our sexuality, and how to be the best friend and ally to the LGBTQ community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is a very special as we get down and serious with therapist and trans activist, Alo Cruz Johnston about being a gender therapist, trans mental health issues, inner transphobia, and how to accept your truth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Season 2! To start off the season, we had the pleasure of having the talented, gorgeous, kind actor extraordinaire, Vico Ortiz. On this episode, we talk about their experience being a non-binary actor in a CIS, HETERO, WHITE MALE DOMINATED world of film and television. Exploring the topics of latinx representation in the media, being latinx and non-binary, how to educate others on identifying as non-binary, and LGBTQ representation in media. Check out their new web series on YouTube called These Thems! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this very special episode, Roxy and Nico sit down with gender fluid drag artist, Vik(tor) Floyd (he/they), to discuss Chicanx history, mental health, and their personal journey of self-discovery. We also get to hear Roxy’s story about how they came to fully embrace their identity as a two-spirit person (they/them). Enjoy!

On Episode 9, we talk with drag queen, political activist, and proud Christian, Joseph Neves aka Cheeky Bastard about his experience being a proud gay who is very connected to his Christianity. We talk about the judgment that comes from being a christian in the gay community, how religions wrongly accuse homosexuality as a sin, and how to confront partners that are religious when you are not.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 8, Nico and Roxy have another heart-to-heart  as they go over gate-keeping and other offensive gay terminology. They also go over the struggles of being LGBTQ and the mental health that comes with it.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 7, we sit down with the beautiful, talented, and femme musician, Torrey Mercer, as we explore the struggles and conflicts of being an openly femme bisexual in the hetero and homo world of dating. We explore the stereotypes that give a bad reputation for bisexuals, why bisexuality should be valid in the queer community, passing as a straight woman, and the struggle being a woman in the hetero-dominate music industry.  To follow and listen to her new EP, PLEASE FOLLOW HER on IG: @torreymercer and check out her music out on Spotify and Youtube. NEW EP CALLED BOYS AND GIRLS COMES OUT February 28th on Apple and Spotify!   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 6, we bring in local filmmaker and adorable sweetheart, Xavier DuBose, to discuss his experience in the queer dating world being a trans, pansexual man. He gives his story of finding his true gender and provides guidance and advice on how to respectfully ask humans their gender/pronouns, coming out in the workplace, and how to be a good partner to a person going through the transitioning process.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This Episode we bring you into the underground world of drag as we bring alternative queen and underdog, Morgue, to the podcast. They talk about the stereotypes and shadiness of the drag community, the discrimination of AFAB and non-binary drag artists, and the struggle being an alternative queen in a pageant world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For this episode, there is no special guest, just your two favoritest hosts: Nico and Roxy! Tune in as they tackle some tough topics, including everything from sexism in the work place to transphobia within the queer community. Learn more about Nico's struggle with gender identity and Roxy's path to healing in the aftermath of her last relationship. This episode (like always) contains strong language and adult themes. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For episode 3, we bring comedy queen and sweetheart, Timothy Allen (also known as Timberly Queen) to talk about the quiche dilemma of gays falling for straights. As queers, we have the issue of heterosexuals (not all) curious about same sex experiences and we discuss the many interesting stories and experiences with dealing with hetero temptations. We also discuss the gay stereotypes that lead the idea that teasing a queer is okay. This episode, we give advice to how you can explore your sexuality in a healthy way and that curiosity is nothing to be ashamed of, but a fun journey to self-awareness.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on the pod, Roxy and Robyn have a chat with one of LA's finest drag artists, Em Westheimer (AKA Siri Swanson). The trio discuss dating apps, what it means to "have game", and how it feels to be asked out on a date in a dollar store parking lot. Content warning: this episode contains adult themes such as sexual abuse, violence and transphobia.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The first official episode of Top to Bottom! *Air Horn Sound* In this episode, co-hosts Robyn and Roxy spill all the tea on how they met, what this podcast is about and why you need to listen and subscribe to Top to Bottom! This podcast is made possible in part by Anchor.fm. Top to Bottom's theme song is called "Like That" by Torey Mercer. Be sure to Subscribe to "Top to Bottom" on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and don't forget to leave us a lovely review. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app