Bearly Functional

Dereckulous

Bearly Functional with Dereckulous is a queer comedy podcast that tackles the messy human experience with heart and hilarity. Join your favorite emotionally intelligent bear in heels for raw, funny talks on anxiety, approval addiction, and slaying your inner saboteur. It’s LGBTQ+ joy, ally-friendly, and quietly revolutionary. Softness is sacred, healing is hilarious, follow now for new episodes every other week. Content Warning: Language swings from sassy to drag brunch spicy. Hydrate!

Episodes

  1. Panic at 30,000 Feet

    08/18/2025

    Panic at 30,000 Feet

    ⚠ Sensory Content Note: Bearly Functional includes sudden volume shifts, character voices, and the occasional sound effect. Not fully sensory-friendly, please listen when and how it feels right for you. 🎧 Episode 8: “Panic at 30,000" Feet ✈️ Ever had a panic attack so bad you bail on a plane before takeoff? Dereckulous did, and Panicotta Von Doom won’t let him forget it. From mile-high meltdowns to everyday spirals, this episode dives into what panic really feels like… with jokes, fake ads, and just enough chaos to keep you upright.

    18 min
  2. Brains on Shuffle

    08/10/2025

    Brains on Shuffle

    ⚠ Sensory Content Note: Bearly Functional includes sudden volume shifts, character voices, and the occasional sound effect. Not fully sensory-friendly, please listen when and how it feels right for you. 🎧 Episode 7: “Brains on Shuffle” Donna Dupree takes over! ADHD chaos, dopamine cooking & the Forever Queue™.

    17 min
  3. You Didn't Sneak In

    07/27/2025

    You Didn't Sneak In

    ⚠ Sensory Content Note: Bearly Functional includes sudden volume shifts, character voices, and the occasional sound effect. Not fully sensory-friendly, please listen when and how it feels right for you. 🎧 Episode 6: “You Didn’t Sneak In”Imposter syndrome wants you to believe you’re a glitch in your own success story. Bearly Functional says otherwise. Dereckulous unpacks those fraudulent feelings with sharp humor, while Randy Mation (yes, Miss Affa’s husband) fumbles his way through affirmations. Gerald storms Spillin’ the Tea with chaotic truths. Laugh, spiral, and remember, you belong here. Segments: Storytime, Affirmation with...Randy, Spillin' the Tea with Gerald, and more chaotic fake ads.

    19 min
  4. Butching the Butterfly

    07/20/2025

    Butching the Butterfly

    ⚠ Sensory Content Note: Bearly Functional includes sudden volume shifts, character voices, and the occasional sound effect. Not fully sensory-friendly, please listen when and how it feels right for you. 🎧 Episode 5: “Butching the Butterfly” Dimming your queer sparkle to be “palatable”? Bearly Functional says no way. Join Dereckulous to roast Masc4Masc nonsense and approval addiction with raw humor. Meet Crystal Imperfetti, the performer hiding her shine. Expect fierce stories, bold affirmations, and biting fake ads. Hit play—be unapologetically you! Segments: Storytime, Affirmation, Tea with Crystal, Poetry Corner.

    17 min
  5. Healing Ain't Linear

    07/13/2025

    Healing Ain't Linear

    ⚠ Sensory Content Note: Bearly Functional includes sudden volume shifts, character voices, and the occasional sound effect. Not fully sensory-friendly, please listen when and how it feels right for you. 🎧 Episode 4: “Healing Ain't Linear” Healing’s messy. Joy one day, crying in the frozen aisle the next. Bearly Functional dives into the queer, chaotic path of growth with Dereckulous. From a ghosted love to people-pleasing pitfalls with Penelope Deveraux, expect raw stories, fierce affirmations, and fake ads with bite. Hit play—your healing’s valid, pajamas and all! Segments: Storytime, Affirmation, Tea with Penelope.

    21 min
  6. Soft Doesn't Mean Weak

    07/06/2025

    Soft Doesn't Mean Weak

    ⚠ Sensory Content Note: Bearly Functional includes sudden volume shifts, character voices, and the occasional sound effect. Not fully sensory-friendly, please listen when and how it feels right for you. 🎧 Episode 3: “Soft Doesn’t Mean Weak” Is softness a weakness? Hell no! Bearly Functional reclaims tenderness as a queer superpower. Join Dereckulous to sass “Sissy LaLa” haters, meet Val Yum (Self-Sedated Showgirl), and vibe with a poetic ode to lost keys. Expect raw laughs, fierce affirmations, and fake ads with bite. Hit play—your softness is sacred! Segments: Soft & Strong Intro, Storytime, Affirmation, Tea with Val Yum, Poetry Corner.

    18 min
  7. Me, Myself, & Anne Xiety

    06/29/2025

    Me, Myself, & Anne Xiety

    ⚠ Sensory Content Note: Bearly Functional includes sudden volume shifts, character voices, and the occasional sound effect. Not fully sensory-friendly, please listen when and how it feels right for you. 🎧 Episode 2: “Me, Myself, & Anne Xiety” Spiraling over a lowercase “k”? Bearly Functional gets it. Join Dereckulous for a queer, comedic dive into anxiety’s chaos—think elevator avoidance and missed flights. With raw stories, a powerful poem, and a shady chat with Anne Xiety, this episode’s your soft landing. Hit play to laugh, heal, and reboot your nervous system! Segments: Group Chat Brain, Storytime, Affirmation, Tea with Anne Xiety.

    21 min
  8. Too Much, Just Enough

    06/22/2025

    Too Much, Just Enough

    ⚠ Sensory Content Note: Bearly Functional includes sudden volume shifts, character voices, and the occasional sound effect. Not fully sensory-friendly, please listen when and how it feels right for you. 🎧 Episode 1: “Too Much, Just Enough” Been told you’re “too much”? Bearly Functional begs to differ. Join Dereckulous for a queer, hilarious dive into owning your loud, proud self. From ADHD “volume-control” chaos to a shady showdown with inner saboteur Carolyn Sparkles, this is your unapologetic love letter to self-acceptance. Expect raw stories, sassy affirmations, and exorcism-level sneezes. Subscribe and turn up your sparkle! Segments: Loud & Proud Intro, Storytime: “My Own Damn Voice,” Affirmation with Bite, Tea with Carolyn Sparkles. Warning: Episodes have moments that ar

    21 min
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About

Bearly Functional with Dereckulous is a queer comedy podcast that tackles the messy human experience with heart and hilarity. Join your favorite emotionally intelligent bear in heels for raw, funny talks on anxiety, approval addiction, and slaying your inner saboteur. It’s LGBTQ+ joy, ally-friendly, and quietly revolutionary. Softness is sacred, healing is hilarious, follow now for new episodes every other week. Content Warning: Language swings from sassy to drag brunch spicy. Hydrate!

Information

  • Creator
    Dereckulous
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dereckulous
  • Show Website
    Bearly Functional