Just a Dash Dashka Gabriel

Names help us feel like we belong within our communities, and more importantly, within ourselves. So what happens if that's not the case? What happens when our names make us feel alienated or out of place? And what happens when we reclaim them in effort to feel more at home within our bodies?

Guess who's backkk? Get a refresher on your host, Dash and a taste of Season 2's new flavors, courtesy of surprise questions asked by my guest co-host, JP Martinez. Catch ya on the airwaves sweet peas!

Y'all, we have finally arrived at the end of Season 1 & yes, you can blame my Saturn's Return for the delay. Get an earful of nostalgia as I reminisce on this season and what turning 30 means to me. Plus, I get back to the OG inspiration for the show – asking strangers intimate questions! A special guest also joins me in The Rec Room to chat about Throuple, the movie you'll be highly anticipating post- listen – now go hit play (; Time stamps available below. Word To The Wise:...

In the land of hook-ups, it's complicated and down for anything, how should we tackle conversations about sexual expectations, boundaries and non-verbal cues? While sex has a missionary position, the topic itself is far from basic. My fabulous roommates – Molly LeGrow, Brendan Brown, and Ximone a.k.a Thee Lord Scorpio – join me for a spicy, insightful and mindful discussion on sex...and we cover quite a bit – from emerging fetishes to navigating intimacy to sexed. Plus, I share a couple...

Claiming one's racial identity can be life-affirming, but it's also a labyrinth shaped by misguided social constructs. One of those tricky constructs? Colorism. Your new fave Virgo, Dawnette Samuels, joins me to explores the history of this expansive topic, and its influence within a variety of industries. Plus, a reflection on what it means to turn 30, a Word to the Wise that will leave you motivated and a few recommendations to keep that Summer feeling going. Tune in, sweet peas.

Let's have a kiki! Whether you're new to LGBTQ+ culture or Pride is your time to shine, there's no denying that Drag Queens have entered the mainstream. My two special guests help me break down the latest season of RuPaul's Drag Race & the influence of this art form at large. Plus, a humanitarian outlook on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict & a PSA for the men of NYC*. *Disclaimer: If the tea doesn't apply to you, don't let it get you hot, sweet pea.