QBT is two queer babes talkin mental health, pop culture, and whatever the hell else we want! Join Shawny and Jerms each week as they chat openly about topics related to mental health, queerness, racism, wellness, current events, and how to navigate this life with more kindness and laughter. New episodes every Wednesday.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
This session we are joined by drag artist Glucose Bowery. Glucose has a flair for horror and opens up about its influence on their art, how horror has helped shape their queerness, and makes a case for Malignant. Up first, the babes talk about Squid Game and why it should be on your watchlist.
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Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
This month, Shawny and Jerms kick off a new series: Fear, Phobias, and Horror. For our first episode we get into our introductions to the horror genre, why queer folks are so attracted to horror, why sometimes Black folks are NOT, and memories with our favorite ghouls. This month we will be joined by other queer horror lovers and jump into phobias and the psychology of fear.
What are your favorite horror movies or shows? Send us a DM, email, or voicemail with some of your connections to the horror genre.
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We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!
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Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
This session the babes wrap up the Race, Racism, and Mental Health series. Up first, we dive into Fenty Vol. 3- what we love, and what we hated. Did you see Vanessa’s braids???? Then, Shawny and Jerms discuss the difference between preference, racism, and fetishization (say that 3x fast) in gay dating. Is there ever a time when racial preference isn’t racist? Is there a way to fetishize ethically? Finally, we reflect on the learning offered during our series this month and announce what’s coming in October. It’s Shawny’s Bday this weekend!! Send the babe a tasteful (or not) nude to celebrate.
Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.
We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!
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Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
This session we are joined by Noopur Shah, LPC. Noopur (they/he) chats with us about holding an Indian/American cultural identity and generating their own understanding of gender and self-love. He also shares with us about decolonizing mental health, and maybe, as Chloe x Halle prophesied, the kids are alright. Up first, it’s a bad week to be a barb or Nicki’s cousin’s friend's big giant vaccinated balls. Also, THEE BARB has gifted us with Montero and we are absolutely adding some tracks to the QBT playlist.
Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.
We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!
Follow us on instagram and twitter:
Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Howdy friends, this week in our Race, Racism, and Mental Health series, we are highlighting another creator of color we love: Gia Goodrich. Gia had us on her podcast, The Bold Bitch Podcast, back in June when we were on hiatus. We had a beautiful time being on the other end of the interview hot seat and we think you'll enjoy it too. We will be back to our regular programing next week with the last guest of our current series. We love ya! Take care of yourselves and listen/follow/subscribe to us and The Bold Bitch xx
"EP024 with Shawny & Jerms of The QBT Podcast. You will laugh and cry and love us for it with this episode. We bounce all over the place from popular culture, to mental health and the stories that keep us stuck, to queer fabulosity, and creating something from nothing.
These two are going to be your new obsession. Their ability to balance humor with depth is delightful and refreshing AF.
IN THIS EPISODE:
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Cultural critique and being opinionated
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Problematic movies of the past
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Identifying and unlearning our childhood stories
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Approaching what you don't know with curiosity (it's harder than you think)
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The new model of mental health
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Being empathetic vs. Absorbing energy
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Launching a podcast in a pandemic
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Growing over time and knowing the beginning will be totally embarrassing
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Why people crave vulnerability
About Shawny & Jerms: Join Shawny and Jerms each week as they chat openly about topics related to mental health, queerness, racism, wellness, current events, and how to navigate this life with more kindness and laughter. Shawny is a Black gay total babe working in social media with a Masters in Counseling and a history of serving marginalized youths. Jerms is a white queer mullethead, recent graduate and LMSW candidate, and former nightlife demon. The QBT Podcast is about two queer babes talkin' mental health, pop culture, and whatever the hell else we want Both living in Portland, OR, the two tackle complex topics with a lot of heart and wit. At QBT, we believe sharing our stories is a radical act, and are proud to be joined by queer practitioners, artists, and other fantastic folks that offer their experiences. We may be therapists, but we aren't your therapist, so please prioritize professional licensed help while navigating your own mental health journey.
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More About The Show: In the BOLD BITCH Podcast we dive deep into taboo topics. Each week award-winning creative powerhouse and compulsively curious host Gia Goodrich talks to badass visionaries and brazen game-changers with bold visions and strong opinions. Diving below the surface of subjects we're socialized not to talk about, we learn, lift the veil, and shift perspectives on the lightning rod issues impacting us every day. It might ruffle a few feathers, but it takes honesty to inspire change and remind us that the boldest version of ourselves is exactly what the world needs."