Orie moderates this post-earthquake episode of Queer State of Mind. In case you were underground or otherwise unbothered, you might have felt a slight shake...and by shake we mean a 4.8 earthquake and 4.0 aftershock, plus other smaller ones around the region. The gurls talk about the impact and where they were with special guest Joe Mode. They also talk about the upcoming eclipse and whether anyone is traveling for the special event. And in light of the earth going wild, the gurls discuss whether they are disaster-prepared.  This show is New Music April with all new tracks and the newsbr ..read more

Deron is moderating this episode with a pop-culture twist. The gurls are live and catching up on all things Academy Awards. Hear their reactions to the winners, performances and more. There is also some controversy in the Marvel world and the gurls break it down. Plus hear the latest things they are streaming, and catch some bops that go in and make you pop that *****!  This episode premiered LIVE on Radio Free Brooklyn on 3/16/24. Hour 1 Bops:  Don’t say Goodbye Girl- Tevin Cambell Thieve of Heart- Madonna The Pussycat Dolls - Bottle Pop Disclosure, Mary J. Blige — F For You Remix ..read more

Orie leads the second hour of QSOM featuring an interview with our special guest Eliel Cruz. Eliel is a prolific organizer, activist and communications leader. He co-organized the historic Brooklyn Liberation March: An Action for Black Trans Lives where thousands gathered to advocate for trans youth in 2020 and 2021. He was recognized in Out Magazine’s #Out100 list for both his work as the former Director of Communications at the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP), and for his pivotal activism in pursuing justice for Layleen Polanco, a 27-year-old Afro-Latinx trans woman who died in sol ..read more

Micah leads the first hour of this dual moderator episode of QSOM. In this hour the girls discuss some of the hot topics around NYC including MTA safety in light of news of crimes in the subway and the governor and mayor deploying more armed police and military. We’re joined by headline-making, award-winning activist and communications strategist Eliel Cruz for this episode and he chimes in on the news of the day. The gurls also flash forward to talk about what they want to manifest for ten years in the future. This week we have two songs of the week celebrating Madonna and Kylie Minogue, and ..read more

The gurls look back in Hour 2 with Orie at the helm. More allegations against mogul Sean “P Diddy” Combs hit the media, and the hosts react. Plus they reminisce about what they would do differently 20 years ago if they knew then what they know now. This show’s music comes from the Billboard Hot 100 21 years ago this week, and hear the gurls' thoughts on the shade from RuPaul to Madonna.  Hour 2 Bops:  Jennifer Lopez  - ALL I HAVE Bump Bump Bump - B2K/Diddy Love of my Life - Erykah Badu Beautiful - Snoop Dogg &  Pharell Jump Off - Lil Kim Work it - Missy Elliot I drove ..read more

Orie moderates this current events-themed episode with music from now and 21 years ago. In the first hour Saidue and Deron join for a discussion about the ongoing terror and genocide that has killed more than 30K+ Palestinian people and displaced millions in the region. We also discuss the tragic death of Nex Benedict and the real impact of anti-LGBTQ sentiment and harm. New school dance music rounds out Hour 1 and the hosts react to the news that condomless sex is on the rise. This episode originally aired live on 3/2/24 on Radio Free Brooklyn. Hour 1 Bops:  Cardi B - Like What Mi ..read more

In the second hour the gurls debate the potential impact of Black folks on Country music and some of the dynamics of what it means to be a fan of certain types of music in America. Pisces season is also upon us and Orie shares some of the more toxic Piscean traits. We’re continuing our Country music roundup with old and new Black Country bops and the gurls give their unsolicited opinions on the 7-train surf sex controversy.  This episode aired live on 2/17/24 on Radio Free Brooklyn. HR 2 Bops:  Charley Pride — Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’ Tina Turner —  Bayou Song Mickey Guyton ..read more

Deron moderates this live episode from 2/17/24 called “The Hoedown” in honor of Queen Beyoncé’s upcoming country album. The gurls discuss Queen Bey’s entrance into Country and how the genre has seen growth in the visibility of Black artists. And syphilis is on the rise according to new data. This week’s new music is from Beyoncé’s upcoming Country album plus an ode to Usher with tracks that didn’t make it into the halftime show.  Hour 1 bops:  Daddy’s Lessons - Beyoncé 16 Carriages - Beyoncé Texas Hold ‘Em - Beyoncé My Way - Usher  U Remind Me - Usher DJ Got Us Falling In Love ..read more

Micah continues as moderator for the second hour of Queer State of Mind (Air Date 2/10/24) with throwback track “We Are the World.” Valentine’s Day is coming and the gurls discuss what gets them in the mood. Plus Micah talks about his Dutch rave experience for folks of our generation and listen to tracks from the Thunderpuss era, and the gurls discuss the newest nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Hour 2 bops:  “We Are the World” Everyone  “Love is the Healer” by Donna Summer (Thunderpuss Remix) “A Song for the Lonely” by Cher (Thunderpuss Remix)  “Sexual” by Am ..read more

HR 1: All the gurls are in the studio for the first live episode of February and Black History Month. The Grammy Awards are the main topic and the snub that went viral, when a certain pop star seemed to not acknowledge the Grand Diva Goddess Vocal Master that is Celine Dion when she presented said pop star’s award. Plus we dedicate our music break to Celine and discuss pop diva brands.  Hour 1 bops:  “Dance Alone” by Soa and Kylie Minogue “ASMR Lover” by RuPaul “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman “A New Day” Has Come - Celine Dion “If You Asked Me To” - Celine Dion “Taking Chances - Celine ..read more