Messy Thoughts

BJ Burgess & LeBron Huggins
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Messy Thoughts is a no-holds-barred talk show where Austin-based friends BJ Burgess and LeBron Huggins catch up weekly to get into the mess—from pop culture deep dives to personal rabbit holes. Each episode explores life, sex, identity, and everything in between through a queer lens, as the duo trade off asking each other a mix of intrusive thoughts and premeditated questions that range from hilarious to heartfelt. Whether it’s unpacking bad behavior or dissecting viral drama, BJ and LeBron keep it honest, unpredictable, and unapologetically messy.

  1. "Y'all remember masks, protest, and 2020?" - Messy Thoughts 28

    2D AGO

    "Y'all remember masks, protest, and 2020?" - Messy Thoughts 28

    MESSY THOUGHTS 28. This week on Messy Thoughts, BJ and LeBron are taking a messy, funny, and surprisingly reflective trip back to 2020 — the year of quarantine, masks, Zoom happy hours, six-feet-apart stickers, empty Austin streets, PPP loans, unemployment chaos, cancelled birthday plans, and everybody suddenly becoming very aware of who was in their “pod.” Before the time machine really gets going, the episode kicks off with Drag Race finale thoughts, Myki Meeks' win, Nini Coco’s performance, All Stars 11 excitement, and a very important public service announcement: maybe ask people who they voted for before you hook up with them. Then the conversation turns deeper as BJ and LeBron reflect on the murder of George Floyd, the rise of Black Lives Matter protests, Blackout Tuesday, performative allyship, protest fears, and how 2020 created a rare moment where people had the time, attention, and collective outrage to actually respond. They also revisit the weird little details we’ve all half-blocked out: birthday parties alone, masks under noses, COVID tests, vaccines, work-from-home setups, looting your office supplies when the company told you to “take what you need,” Austin bars that didn’t survive the pandemic, and the strange intimacy of pandemic friend groups. To close things out, LeBron responds to a recent racist video involving a Houston police officer and delivers a pointed reminder about racism, accountability, and believing people when they show you who they are. Messy, nostalgic, political, chaotic, and deeply 2020 — this episode asks: what did we learn, what did we forget, and why does everything still feel so messy? Hosted by BJ Burgess and LeBron Huggins. Produced by Keller Davis. www.messythoughts.com #MessyThoughts #GayPodcast #BlackPodcast #QueerVoices #Pandemic

    52 min
  2. "Coachella: Beauty & the BBC?!?!" - Messy Thoughts 27

    APR 22

    "Coachella: Beauty & the BBC?!?!" - Messy Thoughts 27

    MESSY THOUGHTS 27. BJ and LeBron are back after a little break, and they’ve got a lot to catch up on. The episode kicks off with some very Messy Thoughts energy as BJ declares that 2026 is officially “the year of the top,” which leads into a hilarious and unfiltered conversation about topping, bottoming, labels, and dating dynamics. Then the boys recap their recent trip to Treefort and Drag Fort in Boise, including their thoughts on Idaho, the festival vibe, drag kings, their live podcast experience, and how the whole trip ended up being better than expected. From there, things get even messier with a story from Hippie Hollow in Austin that turns into a conversation about boundaries, fetishization, and consent after a truly wild encounter involving a man with “I Love BBC” tattooed on his thigh. To close things out, LeBron gives a full Coachella recap — from camping and porta-potties to crowd behavior, festival fashion, standout performances, and why Karol G and Becky G delivered one of the most powerful moments of the weekend. If you love queer culture, messy stories, festival recaps, and funny, honest conversation, this episode is for you. Like, comment, and subscribe — and let us know: would you survive Hippie Hollow or Coachella camping?

    43 min
  3. "Live From Boise! Treefort Music Fest" - Messy Thoughts 26

    APR 15

    "Live From Boise! Treefort Music Fest" - Messy Thoughts 26

    Messy Thoughts goes live from Boise, Idaho at Treefort Music Festival for a hilarious, chaotic, and unexpectedly heartfelt night with BJ Burgess and LeBron Huggins. In this special live episode, BJ returns to his hometown of Boise and brings the Messy Thoughts energy to the stage for a crowd full of queer joy, messy confessions, audience questions, and unfiltered commentary. The night kicks off with stories about Boise, identity, and what it feels like to come home, before quickly spiraling into conversations about dating disasters, app culture, bad plane turbulence, situationships, and whether the gays are mean everywhere or if that’s just a universal truth. The episode also features a very funny Idaho trivia game, audience participation, some truly wild bedroom and dating discussions, and one of the most memorable stories of the night: BJ sharing what happened after a scammer threatened to leak his explicit photos to his family. What could have been humiliating turns into a conversation about shame, confidence, support systems, and owning your story. There’s also a sweet and genuine section on chosen family, queer friendship, and the people who help carry us through life, plus an important audience conversation about language, identity, and the meaning behind terms in queer culture. It’s messy, funny, vulnerable, loud, and full of live-show magic. If you were there at Treefort, thank you for being part of such a fun night. And if you’re just tuning in now, welcome to Messy Thoughts — where no topic is off limits and things can go from ridiculous to real in a matter of seconds. Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes, clips, and messy conversations. #MessyThoughts #Treefort #LivePodcast #QueerPodcast #LGBTQPodcast

    1h 2m
  4. "Facebook Dating is a MESS" - Messy Thoughts 25

    APR 8

    "Facebook Dating is a MESS" - Messy Thoughts 25

    MESSY THOUGHTS 25. BJ and LeBron are back with another wildly chaotic episode of Messy Thoughts, and this one truly goes everywhere. From allergy struggles and drag dreams to college Greek life, old school phones, cookout fantasy picks, and some truly unhinged dating-app behavior, the boys are in rare form. They kick things off recapping a recent panel appearance and showing love to Vivent Health, then spiral into stories about fraternity culture, sidekicks and BlackBerrys, and a hilarious celebrity cookout game that forces some impossible choices. Later, LeBron gets real about how rough dating has been lately — including one guy who revealed he voted for Trump, another who matched with him on Facebook Dating only to announce he is “not gay,” and a broader conversation about dating apps, flirting in real life, and why modern romance can feel fully broken. Somewhere along the way, they also talk about Janet Jackson, Michael B. Jordan, making out with strangers, and yes… remembering the Alamo. It is messy. It is personal. It is ridiculous. Just how we like it. In this episode: Recapping their recent panel event and community collabAllergy season chaos in AustinGreek life, college culture, and fraternity talkA celebrity “cookout” game with impossible choicesLeBron’s latest dating horror storiesFacebook Dating, Hinge, and real-life flirtingA little pop culture, a little mess, and a lot of foolishnessSubscribe, comment, and let us know: what is the wildest thing someone has ever said to you on a dating app? #MessyThoughtsPodcast #Podcast #GayPodcast #DatingApps #PopCulture

    47 min
  5. "Let's Get Sickening" Feat. Laganja Estranja - Messy Thoughts 24

    MAR 25

    "Let's Get Sickening" Feat. Laganja Estranja - Messy Thoughts 24

    MESSY THOUGHTS 24. This week on Messy Thoughts, BJ and LeBron kick things off with a little life catch-up, some SXSW chaos, Sips & Sounds discourse, and the emotional devastation of missing Christina Aguilera. From there, the conversation spirals beautifully into hot people, Instagram boyfriends, breakup lurking, and the very specific pain of caring way too much about strangers online. Then they’re joined by the iconic Laganja Estranja (@laganjaestranja) for a wildly fun, thoughtful, and very Messy conversation about drag, travel, weed, performance, and building a career on your own terms. Laganja talks about touring in Thailand and across Asia with Aquaria, why Brazil has her heart, what it means to produce your own shows, and how she’s thinking about legacy at this point in her career. They also get into cannabis, her upcoming product line, fan interactions, dating, queer culture, ballroom influence, and the very important distinction between a dip and a death drop. It’s funny, chaotic, smart, a little horny, and all over the place in exactly the way we like it. This episode has: SXSW stories, social media spirals, drag excellence, international gig life, weed talk, hot men, ballroom discourse, and one very real conversation about what it means to keep evolving as an artist. #LaganjaEstranja #DragRace #GayPodcast #BlackPodcast #SXSW

    55 min
  6. "Fast & Messy: The Wigatry" - Messy Thoughts 23

    MAR 18

    "Fast & Messy: The Wigatry" - Messy Thoughts 23

    Messy Thoughts – Episode 23 This week on Messy Thoughts, BJ and LeBron are back with another chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly deep conversation about pop culture, concerts, money, friendship, and the messy realities of adult life. The episode kicks off with a wild tangent about the viral Dr Pepper TikTok jingle, TikTok fame, and how creators get paid (or don’t) for their work. From there, the conversation spirals into pop music and concert culture, including LeBron’s experience seeing Lady Gaga in Austin and why Gaga’s impact on the LGBTQ+ community still means so much today. But the messiness doesn’t stop there. BJ and LeBron dive into some real-life dilemmas: • What do you do when someone borrows money and never pays you back? • Is it fair to split the dinner bill evenly when some people order way more than others? • Why do people leave concerts early after paying hundreds for tickets? Later in the episode, producer Daddy Keller jumps in for a chaotic new segment called “Fast and Messy,” where the hosts answer rapid-fire questions about sexuality, culture, relationships, and identity—while trying on wigs and completely losing their composure. Expect debates about bisexuality, cookout invites, gay culture, gentrification, and the kinds of questions that only Messy Thoughts could turn into a hilarious conversation. If you like messy conversations, pop culture debates, and unfiltered takes about life, friendship, and queer culture—this episode is for you. Leave us a voicemail with your own messy thoughts and you might hear yourself on a future episode. MESSY THOUGHTS Hosted by BJ Burgess and LeBron Huggins, Produced by Keller Davis. www.messythoughts.com #LGBTQPodcast #GayPodcast #BlackPodcast #GayCulture #PodcastClips

    59 min
  7. "JK But Messy" Feat. Jake & Kendrick - Messy Thoughts 22

    MAR 11

    "JK But Messy" Feat. Jake & Kendrick - Messy Thoughts 22

    This week on Messy Thoughts, we’re bringing you a chaotic, hilarious, and heartfelt Austin–San Antonio podcast crossover with the hosts of the JK But Gay Podcast — Jake Reyna-Casanova and Kendrick Vela. From the moment these four get in the room, the energy is pure mess (in the best way). We talk about how both podcasts started, navigating the intersection of Latino and LGBTQ identities, and what it’s like building community in spaces that sometimes don’t feel built for you. Jake and Kendrick share the story of how they met, how their friendship turned into a podcast, and why they felt a Latino gay voice was missing in podcasting. The conversation goes deep — from racism and microaggressions in queer spaces to the emotional realities of fostering children and the complicated relationship many of us have with family, identity, and culture. We also get into some lighter chaos: ✨ Kendrick spills the tea on his Emmy-winning meteorologist husband ✨ We debate gay spaces vs Latino spaces ✨ We play the iconic “Who’s Invited to the Latino Cookout?” game ✨ And of course… we end with a passionate breakdown of Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Selena, and the cultural impact of Latino icons If you love messy conversations, big laughs, and real talk about culture and identity — this crossover episode is for you. Go show love to JK But Gay Podcast and subscribe to both shows! Messy Thoughts. Hosted by BJ Burgess and LeBron Huggins. Produced by Keller Davis. www.messythoughts.com #MessyThoughts #JKButGay #GayPodcast #LatinoLGBTQ #QueerLatino

    1h 17m
  8. "The Slurry Episode!" - Messy Thoughts 21

    FEB 25

    "The Slurry Episode!" - Messy Thoughts 21

    MESSY THOUGHTS EPISODE 21. “I could’ve been rich and stupid… I would’ve been good at it.” 💅🏾 Episode 21 kicks off with BJ and LeBron trying to decode an iconic funeral movie quote (shoutout to the real ones who know 👀) before spiraling into Beyoncé conspiracy theories, candy apple green aesthetics, and the possibility of Act III dropping right before LeBron’s birthday. Mother has posted THREE times, and we are not okay. Also talked about this week: ✨ Valentine’s Day confessions (including a surprise wig reveal) 🎥 Thoughts on the America’s Next Top Model documentary and Tyra’s non-apology era 🗳️ Early voting in Texas and what we’d actually do if we were U.S. Senators 🎓 A Black History Month deep dive into the Divine Nine (and who we’d pledge if we had to) 👑 A love letter to EGOT icon Whoopi Goldberg 🧠 A nuanced (and very real) conversation about slurs — what they are, who uses them, reclaiming language, and whether eliminating certain words erases history or protects people This episode is funny, messy, political, nostalgic, and surprisingly thoughtful — all at once. We close things out with Cardi B tour appreciation (because joy matters in 2026), plus a reminder that we’re on the road to 1,000 subscribers — so hit that subscribe button and tell your group chat. www.messythoughts.com Hosted by BJ Burgess and LeBron Huggins Produced by Keller Davis #GayPodcast #BlackPodcast #MessyThoughts #AustinTX #LGBTPodcast

    57 min
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Messy Thoughts is a no-holds-barred talk show where Austin-based friends BJ Burgess and LeBron Huggins catch up weekly to get into the mess—from pop culture deep dives to personal rabbit holes. Each episode explores life, sex, identity, and everything in between through a queer lens, as the duo trade off asking each other a mix of intrusive thoughts and premeditated questions that range from hilarious to heartfelt. Whether it’s unpacking bad behavior or dissecting viral drama, BJ and LeBron keep it honest, unpredictable, and unapologetically messy.

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  • Creator
    BJ Burgess & LeBron Huggins
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Messy Thoughts
  • Show Website
    Messy Thoughts

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