14 LGBTQ+ Podcasts That You Won't Ever Want To Pause
Consider these required listening.
Not to brag (okay, maybe a little) but I first got into podcasts wayyy back when, you know, before they were considered cool. And in those early days, I never, ever would have guessed that we would be blessed with the endless amount of listening options that we have now. Seriously, you can get a podcast in pretty much any genre or obscure sub-sub-sub category that you can think of. And thankfully, with that massive influx of content, it means that we've also been able to get tons of truly binge-worthy podcasts from LGBTQ+ voices on basically any topic, so I went ahead and rounded up some of the very best LGBTQ+ podcasts out there.
Want to learn some little-known but extremely important queer history? There's a pod (or two) for that! Or how about getting into some modern politics through the POV of the queer community? 'Cause there's one for that too! And if you're looking for some pop culture-related content, I've really got you covered. Oh, and if comedy's your thing, I can guarantee you a few of these podcasts will have you laughing so hard you can't breathe (I hope your abs are ready!). Some of them are hosted by big names that you might recognize, like Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness or YouTuber Tyler Oakley, while others you might not know right now but will definitely be stanning very, very soon.
"Nancy"
I'm giving you a full warning here that this podcast is going to make you feel all the feels. Hosts/BFFs Kathy Tu and Tobin Low will have you laughing, and then crying, and then probably laughing again, usually all within the same episode. They share their own stories and dive into issues faced by the modern queer community.
"Parental Guidance"
If you've ever wondered what it's like to try to have a baby as a lesbian couple, Rose and Rosie have got you covered. They're documenting every part of the experience from "How the hell do you choose donor sperm?" to worrying about what it will be like for their future children to grow up with two moms. And as if that's not reason enough to listen, their soothing British accents will definitely do the trick.
"Queer America"
I don't know about you, but I don't remember learning stories of prominent queer figures in school. Like, ever. Thankfully, we have Queer America to fill in the gaps. It covers everything from the effect WWII had on the queer community, to the Stonewall riots in the '60s, to how modern classrooms can be more LGBTQ+ inclusive.
"Making Gay History"
This is another REALLY good historical podcast that's so interesting even the people who didn't love history class will love it. Every episode highlights a different important person in LGBTQ+ history, like a Navy captain in 1975 who tried to fight the military’s ban on homosexuals, or Edythe Eyde, who in the 1940's published the first-ever magazine for lesbians.
"Getting Curious"
You probably know Jonathan Van Ness and his legit endless energy from Queer Eye, but if you haven't check out Getting Curious, then you're seriously depriving yourself of some top-notch JVN content. Every week there's a different expert guest on the show to answer questions on a topic that JVN is interested in. It covers everything from how we can do better on trans rights, to how to be a better cat parent, to why we need a Green New Deal. And let me just say, this is the one podcast where I never want to skip through the ads, because I could listen to JVN hilariously read them all day.
"Still Processing"
A culture podcast form the perspective of two Black queer journalists is exactly the kind of content we need more of. Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris have some super insightful convos on "Still Processing," both between themselves and with guests, about everything from art, to dating, to current events. I can pretty much guarantee you'll feel smarter after listening to them.
"Outward"
This podcast is actually a monthly ~salon~ (don't worry, it's not as intimidatingly bougie as it sounds). Every episode features different guests talking all about queer culture, politics, and what issues the community continues to face.
"Emma's Bunker"
Host Emma Willmann is hands down one of the funniest people to listen to in the podcasting world. Combine that with all of the amazing comedians and writers she has on her show and you've got yourself maaaany hours of top-notch entertainment. She talks about all things personal, professional, and everything in between, from office holiday parties, to dating mishaps, to dealing with internet trolls.
"Inside The Closet"
I promise this isn't becoming an Emma Willmann stan list, but her other podcast, Inside the Closet, with Matteo Lane is just *chef's kiss.* They get into their experiences of being gay comics in the mainstream culture and, ofc, they're both absolutely hilarious while they do it.
"Adventures in Time & Gender"
Get ready! You're about to time travel in this three-part drama series podcast that introduces you to some of the most important trans folx in history. The goal of this podcast was to help people understand that trans people have always existed (duh), and TBH, this should be required listening.
"Dumb Gay Poltics"
If you're equally as obsessed with politics as you are reality TV (or just like reality TV but want to get into politics) then this podcast was made for you. Every Tuesday, Julie and Brandy talk about all things politics as if it's an episode of Real Housewives. And I mean, with the sass that exists in Washington, who can blame them? Hello, Nancy Pelosi's slow clap. You can go back and listen to all of their thoughts on the past four years of craziness, or just listen to their most recent episode to hear their musings on JoJo and KiKi (aka Joe Biden and Kamala Harris).
"Las Culturistas"
Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang are self-proclaimed Culturistas, and let me tell you, they DELIVER. When you turn on one of their episodes, you're getting an hour and a half of in-depth culture content. They're covering everything you want to know about, like the necessity of watching 90 Day Fiancé all the way to the Driver's License drama.
"Psychobabble"
If there's one podcast you definitely shouldn't listen to in public it's Psychobabble, because when I tell you that some of the sh*t that comes out of these boys' mouths will have you laughing like a crazy person, I mean it. It's hosted by Tyler Oakley, who you may recognize from his Youtube channel, and his good friend Korey Kuhl. Every week they give you the low-down on everything pop culture. It feels like listening to two of your funniest friends gossip for an hour.
"LGBTQ&A"
If you're looking for a podcast that's snagging interviews with all the big LGBTQ+ names, it's this one. It launched a few years ago and just last year partnered up with GLAAD, and in that time they've had on people like Pete Buttigieg, Laverne Cox, Lili Reinhart, and Roxane Gay, who all share their own personal life experiences.
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