The QBurgh Podcast

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9H AGO · BONUS

Slay Weekly May 4, 2026

May is here, and queer Pittsburgh is officially entering its pre-Pride era. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the multigenerational sapphic joy of The Soft Spot’s Lesbian Day of Visibility gathering, spotlights Brookline’s first-ever neighborhood Pride celebration, and recommends Jessica Kirson’s wildly vulnerable and hilarious Hulu special I’m the Man. From drag shows and dance parties to organizing, art, and community care, this issue is all about the small moments where queer people find each other, build something bigger, and keep the rebellion alive.

7 min
APR 27 · BONUS

Slay Weekly April 27, 2026

The Draft came, the crowds descended, and Pittsburgh did the absolute most, but now? We’re taking the city back. This week’s Slay Weekly highlights the Barons of Steel showing up for LGBTQ+ youth through mutual aid, celebrates the cozy, community-driven magic of the Cattybaret, and points you toward easy ways to stay informed with QBurgh’s biweekly queer news updates. It’s a post-chaos reset rooted in connection, care, and finding your people because even when the spotlight leaves, the community stays

6 min
APR 20 · BONUS

Slay Weekly April 20, 2026

The city is about to be packed, chaotic, and buzzing as the NFL Draft takes over — but Pittsburgh’s queer community is choosing its own vibe. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the Bright Young People Dance Party and the changemakers shaping the city’s future, uplifts a powerful reader story about living fully out, and highlights trans artist Esai Aliquo stepping into her sound with a debut EP rooted in legacy and chosen family. Plus, we revisit the dance floor as a space of queer liberation with A Night at the Disco. Whether you’re diving into the crowds or dodging them entirely, this issue is all about energy, connection, and finding your place in the moment.

6 min
APR 13 · BONUS

Slay Weekly April 13, 2026

Spring finally showed up, and so did we. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates Benjamin Luczak’s return home to lead the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, honors a new class of Bright Young People shaping Pittsburgh’s future, and uplifts a powerful reader story about living fully and unapologetically out. From Pride legacy and community nominations to David Archuleta’s journey of queer self-discovery, this issue is all about momentum, visibility, and choosing yourself, even when the path isn’t easy.

8 min
APR 6 · BONUS

Slay Weekly April 6, 2026

April is here, and with it comes a softer kind of reset, one rooted in growth, reflection, and showing up as we are. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the next chapter of Pittsburgh Black Pride and highlights the opening of a new Stonewall space dedicated to trans and nonbinary community care. Plus, we dive into the powerful, complicated love story at the heart of The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram. From history to present-day community building, this episode is all about the courage to stay, to love, and to keep becoming.

5 min
MAR 30 · BONUS

Slay Weekly March 30, 2026

Spring is flirting, the weather is unpredictable, and Pittsburgh’s queer community is showing up anyway. Take the 2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey: https://bit.ly/lgbt2026qburghThis week’s Slay Weekly celebrates Kaydence McQueen’s rise as a drag powerhouse, shares a reader’s joyful reminder that Pittsburgh still feels like home, and spotlights an all-queer Spring Awakening production rewriting the rules of theater. With Trans Day of Visibility events, community nominations for Pride Grand Marshal, and plenty of ways to get out and connect, this episode is all about embracing the chaos, honoring each other, and stepping into the season, even if we’re still bringing a jacket.

10 min
MAR 23 · BONUS

Slay Weekly March 23, 2026

Spring is finally showing up, and so is Pittsburgh’s queer community. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates Brad Dunlap’s unstoppable community-building energy, shares Dani’s powerful journey of stepping fully into herself, and highlights spaces like Headstone Salon where care and identity meet. From book clubs to billiards, this episode is all about connection, transformation, and the joy of becoming because after everything winter put us through, we’re ready to bloom.

8 min
MAR 21

From Leather Titles to Bear Nights, Brad Dunlap Does It All

In this episode of Pride Matters, we sit down with Brad Dunlap, an LGBTQ+ organizer deeply involved in Pittsburgh’s leather, bear, and sports communities. Today's Episode is sponsored by the 2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Survey! https://bit.ly/lgbt2026qburgh Take the 2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey. It’s 100% anonymous and helps LGBTQIA+ organizations across PA fight for resources to better support our community! 🏳️‍🌈 Such as grant writing to apply for funding, building programs catered to our health needs, research, and advocacy.From winning the title of Mr. Pittsburgh Leather Bear 2026 to organizing events like Bear Happy Hour, the Big Gay Float, and the BARBi bowling tournament, Brad shares how he’s helping build inclusive, welcoming spaces across the city.

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