Gay2K: The Podcast

Gay2K: The Podcast

A queer media project exploring culture, memory, and how meaning gets made. Curious, conversational, and unafraid to look twice at the stories we thought we knew.

  1. Surviving Jeff Probst, Aliens and Summer Cinema

    3d ago

    Surviving Jeff Probst, Aliens and Summer Cinema

    Sarah and John-Paul kick things off by catching Alex up on the chaotic public unraveling of Jeff Probst before the crew dives into the main event: the Summer Blockbuster. We’re tracking the evolution of seasonal cinema from the 90s to Barbenheimer. Have movies lost their magic, or have we just seen it all before? Pop your popcorn—the nostalgia is high and the takes are hot.

    1h 10m
  2. Gay2k: Teenage Dreams and Euphoria Scenes

    Jun 2

    Gay2k: Teenage Dreams and Euphoria Scenes

    Wait, what year is it?! Gay2k is throwing it all the way back to 2003 to celebrate where it all began. This week, Sarah, John-Paul, and Alex sit down to unpack their shared high school glory days. Did their teenage years look anything like the ones on TV? Were they serving Glee club realness, or surviving Euphoria levels of chaos? Tune in as the trio spills on their own pasts before diving into a hilarious breakdown of television’s wildest high school dramas. Check out Gay2k on gay2kpodcast.substack.com and Catch us on Social media @gay2kpod

    53 min
  3. Gay2k: Legends of the Comic Book Shop

    May 26

    Gay2k: Legends of the Comic Book Shop

    Surprise! We're back for another exciting episode and this time we're live and in person. Sarah, John-Paul, and Alex sit down and talk comics, superhero movies, and being an outsider amongst outsiders. Find out the team's favorite superheroes and why superheroes that fly are gay. This episode of filmed at Legend Comics and Coffee in Omaha, Ne. Make sure to check them out next time your in the Benson area. For more of what you love from Gay2k check us out at gay2kpodcast.substack.com and subscribe!

    52 min
  4. Movie Club: D.E.B.S

    May 19

    Movie Club: D.E.B.S

    Alex and Sarah sat down to discuss the 2004, sapphic spy parody D.E.B.S. They reflect on their thoughts upon seeing it the first time, how it hits differently as an adult and which young stars they would cast in the film today. Sarah and Alex also unpack their love for Holland Taylor. For more from the Gay2k team subscribe to us at Gay2kpodcast.substack.com and finds us on social media You can also catch our Icon Series over at Tellofilms.com

    1h 6m
  5. RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Premiere Recap

    May 14

    RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Premiere Recap

    We're back to talk the premiere episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 11!

    44 min
  6. Gay2k: Mothers Funners

    May 8

    Gay2k: Mothers Funners

    Welcome back to another episode of Gay2k! This week, Sarah and John-Paul are hitting the desert (spiritually, at least) to break down the madness of Coachella. The duo dives into the festival's standout moments and unpacks the absolute, inevitable rise of Slayyyter to pop supremacy. Just in time for Mother’s day the team chats about mothers of comedy.Sarah and John-Paul take time to give their flowers to the undisputed mother of stand-up comedy, Joan Rivers. They discuss her trailblazing career, her relentless hustle, and how her legendary impact directly inspired the DNA of series like Hacks.Sarah plants her flag and officially declares it the queerest show on television right now. They dissect the razor-sharp writing, the iconic, chaotic dynamic between Deborah Vance and Ava, and why the show’s underlying sensibilities resonate so deeply with the culture. For more things Gay2k check out Gay2kpodcast.substack.com

    1h 10m
  7. Gay2k: Supa Dupa Gay

    May 1

    Gay2k: Supa Dupa Gay

    In the "Supa Dupa Fly" episode of Gay2k, we drop the beat on the legendary women who built, broke, and redefined hip-hop, starting with the genre's foundational icons. The hosts dive into the pure nostalgia of the 90s super concert era—celebrating En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa, and TLC—and unpack how these groups laid the groundwork for unapologetic sisterhood and sex positivity. They also honor pioneers like Queen Latifah and Da Brat, exploring how these artists created their own rules for swagger and butch energy to successfully navigate a heavily male-dominated industry. Moving into the Y2K era and beyond, the conversation pivots to the episode's namesake, celebrating Missy Elliott’s barrier-breaking, afrofuturistic genius, before taking a fun transatlantic detour to revisit the chaotic cultural blip of Lady Sovereign. Things get more complicated as the timeline shifts to the 2010s with the meteoric rise of Nicki Minaj. Here, the team dissects the "cautionary tale" of intense parasocial relationships, exploring how the weaponization of stan culture (specifically The Barbz) permanently altered the way female rappers interact with the world and their fans. Finally, the episode lands in the present day to celebrate the undeniable dominance and genre-bending brilliance of artists like Cardi B and Doechii. The hosts toast to the current "queer reign" of hip-hop, highlighting a radical renaissance where today’s LGBTQ+ and female emcees are boldly living out the legacy of the pioneers who came before them. Ultimately, the episode serves as a vibrant, thoughtful tribute to the artists who demanded the mic and changed the radio landscape forever.

    1h 11m
  8. A shot at Chaos Ft. But I'm a Lesbian

    Apr 24

    A shot at Chaos Ft. But I'm a Lesbian

    Get ready to board the MTV dating show time machine! In this episode of Gay2K, host Sarah dives headfirst into the messy, iconic, and undeniably chaotic era of 2000s reality television. Joining the show are special guests Katlynn and Angelina, the brilliant hosts of the But I'm a Lesbian podcast. This week, the crew is unpacking the wild cultural phenomenon that was A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila. From the MySpace-era origins to the explosive house dynamics, they break down what it meant to watch a bisexual dating competition play out on mainstream television. Throughout the episode, Sarah, Katlynn, and Angelina explore the broader theme of lesbian and queer representation in early 2000s reality media as seen on MTV. We then explore the unreal test of patience and quick wit: MTV’s Next dissecting the awkward RV moments, the brutal one-liners, and those legendary on-screen factoids. They celebrate the hilarity, critique the sensationalism, and reflect on how these groundbreaking—and deeply chaotic—shows shaped a generation of queer viewers.

    1h 24m
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A queer media project exploring culture, memory, and how meaning gets made. Curious, conversational, and unafraid to look twice at the stories we thought we knew.

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  • Creator
    Gay2K: The Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gay2K 2023
  • Show Website
    Gay2K: The Podcast