QUEERNECKS

Queernecks
  • 4.5 (20)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Weekly

Join the lively hosts of QUEERNECKS for a unique podcast experience exploring the intersection of Appalachian culture and the LGBTQ+ experience. Dive into engaging stories, humorous anecdotes, and thoughtful discussions on everything from Appalachian traditions and local life to current events, LGBTQ+ issues, and building an inclusive community. If you're looking for a podcast that blends authentic Appalachian voices with insightful queer perspectives, offering both laughter and meaningful connection, then welcome to the QUEERNECKS family. Subscribe now and be part of our growing community!

  1. 5d ago

    They'll Never Be Another Dolly Parton: The Sad as Hell 9 to 5 Episode

    Remembering Dolly Parton and Revisiting the Camp Classic “9 to 5” Hosts Beck and Dash return from a break to mourn the Queerly Beloved, Dearly Departed Dolly Parton. They discuss Dolly Parton’s death at 80, public reactions, her collaborations, and her written works, including the Imagination Library’s 300 million books and six published books, plus her community-minded philanthropy and queer allyship (including her transgender chauffeur and her comments about drag). The episode centers on the 1980 film “9 to 5,” its camp aesthetics, critical reception, workplace sexism and harassment, and the plot in which three women kidnap their boss and improve office conditions (daycare, flex schedules, part-time work, and equal pay). Dash performs John Prine’s “Paradise,” Beck shares a wee Noun of Appalachian Interest, on Mary Lou Retton, and they plan to watch “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” next because this Dolly Party stops for no one. Send us mail at mailbag@queernecks.com Follow us on Facebook or Instagram at @Queernecks Subscribe to out newsletter for the Queernecks ramble expansion pack: https://substack.com/@queernecks And join our discord by joining our Ko-Fi for $2 a month: https://ko-fi.com/queernecks 00:00 Catch Up 01:22 Birthday Gift Anxiety Bookshelf 02:56 YA Reads and Hunger Games Revival 04:25 Carnitas Plans and Paycheck Chaos 06:39 Dolly Parton Legacy and Books 15:33 Queer Icon and Allyship 18:10 Why 9 to 5 Still Hits 21:50 Cult Classic and Camp Aesthetic 26:24 Meet the Characters and Office Politics 34:34 Harassment Then vs Now 38:42 Bar Night Pot Scene and Murder Fantasies 43:07 Bonding Against Patriarchy 44:49 Dolly Star Power 45:45 Iconic Credits Montage 46:28 Songwriting Deep Dive 47:23 Act Two Chaos 51:17 Running The Office 54:55 Boss Gets Promoted 55:54 Outro Cards Debate 57:33 Camp And Film Theory 59:19 Dora Lee And Gaze 01:05:47 Costumes And Aesthetics 01:06:59 Sponsor Song Break 01:08:15 Paradise 01:13:08 Sequel Rumors 01:19:55 Dolly Parton Day Plans 01:22:18 Wrap Up And Next Episode

  2. Aug 17

    Ridin Sidesaddle On An E-Bike

    Sub to the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@QUEERNECK Send us mail at mailbag@queernecks.com Follow us on Facebook or Instagram at @Queernecks Subscribe to out newsletter for the Queernecks ramble expansion pack: https://substack.com/@queernecks And join our discord by joining our Ko-Fi for $2 a month: https://ko-fi.com/queernecks Hosts Beck and Dash open the Queernecks episode chatting about astrology, Chinese zodiac, and blood-type personality beliefs and how people use them in dating. The weekly theme “joke thief” leads into favorite comedians and bits, especially Mitch Hedberg and Hannah Gadsby’s Nanette and Douglas, plus reflections on humor in teaching, Appalachian wordplay, “redneck” comedy, dad jokes, and dark jokes. The mood shifts to concern over a Lexington, Kentucky company’s “shock gloves” ordered by ICE and fears about police misuse. Beck recommends the 2007 dark comedy horror film Teeth for its treatment of rape culture, criticizes Super Troopers 2, previews a short break due to a new job, plugs their Queerneck YouTube channel with a QWOP segment, and ends with stories about teens trying to look cool and makeup mishaps. 00:00 Youtube 00:11 Opening 00:49 Barbers & Small Towns 04:39 Astrology Deep Dive 09:18 Comedy: Mitch Hedberg & Standup 13:49 Pets & Astrology 14:12 Hannah Gadsby & Comedy Analysis 20:49 Redneck Humor & Jeff Foxworthy 34:19 Movies: Teeth & Horror Comedy 40:48 Politics & WeRateDogs 43:09 Work Announcement & Break

  3. Aug 10

    Have You Ever Seen An Inflatable Vagina?

    Inflatable Vaginas, Horgons, and the Women’s Pro Baseball Opener Hosts Beck and Dash review the opening of the Women’s Professional Baseball League, praising the games and milestones (first home run, Mo’Ne Davis as first batter). What happened with that national anthem performance and the choice of mayor for the league’s first ceremonial pitch? They talk about how girls’ limited baseball development pathways affect competition and mention potential team favorites. Dash anticipates Jane Schoenbrun’s upcoming film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and they quote basically all of Super Troopers before remembering they're supposed to be entertaining. They laugh at a Rand Paul town hall caller and trade insults and jokes, then do “show and tell” with an inflatable vagina for condom demos and a Star Trek Risa Horgon. 00:00 Have You Ever Seen An Inflatable Vagina? 01:07 Show and Tell 01:52 Dollar Store Economics & Food Safety 03:29 Women's Professional Baseball League 21:51 Show and Tell 33:36 Queernecks Sponsor: Non-Franchised Dairy Stand 36:55 Regional Dairy Bars & Ice Cream Preferences 46:18 Transraciality, Rachel Dolezal & Identity Politics 49:46 Road Trip Plans & Sign Off

  4. Aug 3

    Storyteller? I Hardly KNOW Her!

    Remembering Emily Cobb Thomas + The Night I Quit Mushrooms | Queernecks Beck and Dash open with a theory that Trixie Mattel is diddlin a country dumplin, then share updates and stories ranging from dog grooming costs and haircuts to an oddly bonding conversation about health “battle scars.” The episode’s “Noun of Appalachian Interest” honors Emily Cobb Thomas, a close friend of Beck’s and an anti-racist community leader in Scioto County, Ohio, who worked decades at the Community Action Organization, fought housing and employment discrimination, helped lead the NAACP, and supported local programs. Beck tells a story about a caravan to see Larry the Cable Guy where Emily got high and admired “the prettiest f*****g tulips,” plus a bingo mishap and memories of Emily’s humor and impact. Beck then recounts a disastrous college mushroom trip that led to quitting shrooms. A sponsor segment riffs on “Local Honey” lore and its supposed benefits, before the hosts discuss ranch, “boomer,” politics, and plan next week’s “show and tell.” 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:23 Trixie Kentucky Rumors 01:29 Birthday Tradition 02:09 Dog Grooming Costs 03:02 Haircuts and Hairdresser Tea 04:48 Work Lunch and Battle Scars 05:42 Wheel Anecdote Setup 07:36 Noun Emily Tribute 10:54 Emily Legacy and Community Work 13:40 College Firsts and Family Stories 15:36 Tulips and Bingo Memories 23:27 Storytelling and Quitting Shrooms 28:54 Chaos at Mom’s House 29:50 Barn Party Shroom Tea 31:02 Bad Trip Breakdown 32:49 Escape Ride Home 34:10 Dorm Panic Spiral 36:33 Never Again Shrooms 37:16 Psychedelics Aftermath 38:02 Four Leaf Clover Vision 38:40 Nose Talk and Siblings 40:16 Psychopath Eyes Theory 42:03 Family Sociopath Rant 42:42 Aging Cats Check In 43:35 Local Honey Sponsor Bit 46:20 Honey Nuggets and DQ 48:41 Boomer Meaning Debate 50:54 JK Rowling Amnesty Row 52:42 Hungary Voting Shock 54:51 Next Week Show and Tell 56:29 Wrap Up and Goodbye #queer #appalachia #storytelling

  5. Jul 27

    Smoky Tips, West Virginia

    Send us mail at mailbag@queernecks.com Follow us on Facebook or Instagram at @Queernecks Subscribe to out newsletter for the Queernecks ramble expansion pack: https://substack.com/@queernecks And join our discord by joining our Ko-Fi for $2 a month: https://ko-fi.com/queernecks Beck and Dash recap a weekend visit with Beck’s mother-in-law and best friend that led to an ill-fated purchase of Taboo Uncensored, which was too explicit to play, so they switched to the original Taboo. They describe visiting a Michigan dispensary and then Beck vents about ongoing telehealth frustrations with a remote psychiatrist, including app issues, unhelpful messaging, medication side effects complicated by testosterone therapy, and gene test results showing the current medication in the “red” column. The hosts discuss teaching logistics and changing academic titles, then play “Eight Second Holler” and a screen-recorded online Pictionary-style game. A mock sponsor spot celebrates “scrounging” and they critique Marie Kondo’s decluttering ethos. Beck shares a “noun of Appalachian interest” on bluegrass music, plus podcast recommendations and closing plans. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:21 Taboo Game Disaster 02:19 Michigan Dispensary Trip 03:26 Telehealth Tech Nightmare 07:48 Gene Test Med Mixup 11:18 Higher Ed Setup Stress 13:09 New Games Introduced 17:07 Eight Second Holler 19:03 Hearing Aids And Masks 20:37 Smell Test Study 22:58 Walmart Bag And Feet 27:11 Bowling Alley Buffer Story 30:05 Lesbian Sheep And Coworkers 34:04 Switching To Pictionary 35:26 Drawing Game Setup 37:05 Medium Round Seahorse Fail 39:57 Hard Round Post Office 41:30 Screenshots and Profit Win 42:42 Final Round Buccaneer Reveal 44:39 Sponsor Scrounging Skit 46:58 Marie Kondo Backlash 52:25 Railroad Scrounging Stories 56:19 Union Corruption Talk 59:11 Bluegrass Noun Segment 01:00:59 Bluegrass Favorites and Fusions 01:07:28 Podcast Recs and Wheel Spin 01:09:37 Wrap Up and Plans

  6. Jul 20

    Major League (1989) Review: Can Jesus Hit a Curveball?

    Send us mail at mailbag@queernecks.com Follow us on Facebook or Instagram at @Queernecks Subscribe to out newsletter for the Queernecks ramble expansion pack: https://substack.com/@queernecks And join our discord by joining our Ko-Fi for $2 a month: https://ko-fi.com/queernecks Beck and Dash discuss the film Major League (1989), including its Cleveland setting, baseball culture and superstitions, misogyny and racism (including Chief Wahoo), key characters and scenes (Vaughn’s glasses, Serrano’s Jobu rituals, the owner’s sabotage, and the team’s turnaround), and basic baseball questions about teams, rivalries, season length, and the Yankees. Beck connects the movie to grief, PTSD, and earlier therapy experiences. A mock sponsor segment celebrates Appalachian bootleggers as mutual aid. The episode ends with an Appalachian “noun of interest,” the Grafton Monster, plus brief talk about broken apartment AC, podcast recommendations, and choosing “word game/trivia” for next week’s wheel segment.

  7. Jul 13

    F**k You For Your Service, Tiny Goblin

    Beck shows off stunning flower photos shot on a budget phone, Dash gets the "dramatics" of nature photography, and we get deep into why certain songs—from Big Butter Jesus to Keith Whitley—become emotionally tied to our childhoods in ways that have nothing to do with actually liking the music. Plus: Jennifer Garner's secret Appalachian connection, religion's weird rules against instruments, and our next movie assignment. Send us mail at mailbag@queernecks.com Follow us on Facebook or Instagram at @Queernecks Subscribe to out newsletter for the Queernecks ramble expansion pack: https://substack.com/@queernecks And join our discord by joining our Ko-Fi for $2 a month: https://ko-fi.com/queernecks 00:00 F**k You For Your Service, Tiny Goblin 00:25 Pain in the ass went to the vet 07:11 Photography Assignment: Dramatic Bitches 09:04 Beck's Flower Photography Showcase 23:01 Big Butter Jesus https://youtu.be/6Mf2u9VWAhM?si=SQASCna6g0YXnolm 28:06 Music & Childhood Memories 35:21 Politics & Voting 39:24 Religion & Musical Instruments 53:13 Movie Reviews & Dark Films 55:57 Next Week: Major League

  8. Jul 6

    The First Rickroll at Stonewall

    Beck and Dash discuss how World Cup banter on TikTok sparked the meme phrase “America’s favorite sport is competition,” leading into a broader conversation about memes, early internet culture (4chan, Rickrolling, Rotten.com, eBaum’s World), and how Web 2.0 interactivity evolved into today’s app-driven, algorithmic internet, with Web 3.0 framed as decentralization via blockchain. They highlight Facebook groups as local “public history” repositories (Portsmouth, Ohio) versus gossip hubs (Nosy Asses of Toledo), share favorite TikTok creators, run a comedic sponsor spot on cut-off jean shorts, feature an “Appalachian noun” on Heiner’s bread, and assign a community photo challenge: “dramatic bitches” in nature. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:19 Mailbox Chaos 01:58 Fourth of July Gripes 02:49 Pharmacy Closed Panic 04:41 Shortages and Desalination 06:03 World Cup TikTok Jokes 08:42 Taco Bell Hacks 10:06 Where Memes Come From 15:19 Early Internet Shock Sites 16:55 Amazon and Web Evolution 18:54 Web 2.0 vs Web 3.0 22:36 Portsmouth History Facebook 28:05 Nosy Asses of Toledo 30:38 TikTok ABBA Australians 32:32 Data Privacy and Marketplace 35:16 Sinister Pawn Lima Tour 36:40 Kewpie Burgers And Mansions 38:14 Prison Romance And Furbies 39:09 Pikeville Kentucky Detour 41:09 Captain Ds And Downtown Finds 41:53 Nail Salon Rant 43:20 Sponsor Cutoff Jean Shorts 45:18 Comfort Clothes Talk 46:34 Fourth Of July And Pets 48:07 Smoke Detectors And Cooking 49:25 Noun Heiners Bread 53:02 Cousins Jobs And Driving Tests 56:17 Photo Assignment Dramatic Bitches 58:28 Wrap Up And Goodbye Send us mail at mailbag@queernecks.com Follow us on Facebook or Instagram at @Queernecks Subscribe to out newsletter for the Queernecks ramble expansion pack: https://substack.com/@queernecks And join our discord by joining our Ko-Fi for $2 a month: https://ko-fi.com/queernecks

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Join the lively hosts of QUEERNECKS for a unique podcast experience exploring the intersection of Appalachian culture and the LGBTQ+ experience. Dive into engaging stories, humorous anecdotes, and thoughtful discussions on everything from Appalachian traditions and local life to current events, LGBTQ+ issues, and building an inclusive community. If you're looking for a podcast that blends authentic Appalachian voices with insightful queer perspectives, offering both laughter and meaningful connection, then welcome to the QUEERNECKS family. Subscribe now and be part of our growing community!

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  • Creator
    Queernecks
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Queernecks
  • Show Website
    QUEERNECKS

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