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What if your masc/stud surprised you at your wedding in a wedding dress? On this episode of The Strapdown Podcast, we get into the conversation around masc and studs who choose wedding dresses instead of suits on their big day. We talk about gender expectations in queer spaces, why people love to police masculinity, and why a dress doesn’t cancel anyone’s identity. Also, be on the look out for RED PILL lesbians. Yes, you read that correctly. RED. PILL. LESBIANS. Let's talk about how straight, patriarchal dating logic keeps sneaking into lesbian culture. The CIA never takes a day off. This week's SUGAA features a real-life horror story that answers the age-old question: should you sign a lease with your girlfriend? (Short answer: Absolutely not!) We talk about "go" money, red flags, and weigh the pros and cons of bad credit versus hard time.To close things out, we put you on to some things we’re loving right now, including Queer Wrestling and a new YouTube POC web series called Queer Memoirs! Yaaas to creating our own art!!!Be sure to support Nekima Levy Armstong's Go Fund Me and continue to fight the good fight. Let us know your thoughts in comments!!! Stay Strapped!! Link to Bay Area Queer Wresting event:Crybaby Oakland: https://www.instagram.com/crybabyoakland?igsh=YnlxdDc3MGI3dXhqQueer Memoir: https://youtu.be/GGredqGNKAg?siOXWSkRVcH15Kqq@TEN01COLLECTIVE Go follow on Youtube!!!!!Go fund Me (reactivated as of time of posting)https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nekima-levy-armstrongs-legal-defensehttps://www.gofundme.com/f/support-minnesota-activists

In today's femme topic we talk about the phenomenon around Heated Rivalry, what a fujoshi is, and why there are no Black people involved. Sheria discusses her Black Girl Bechdel Test and we talk about the fear of Black lesbians in media (as evidenced by the Netflix Lara Croft memes). We also give some special Solicited/Unsolicited Gay Auntie Advice to a 34 year old soft-masc looking for community and connection with help from our new sponsor at the HER App. https://weareher.com/download/We get an update from our Artist in Residence ksst, and our official niece, Aissatou Amiya puts us on Strap Game to some Black sapphic graphic novels.Thanks to HER for sponsoring this episode!

In this episode we talk about what the Renee Good/the ICE situation happening in Minnesota means for racialize communities. On a lighter note, we give some SUGAA about how to prioritize your sexual health and role play how to talk to your partner about their dirty nails (because love and hygiene matter). We're also Putting You on Strap Game to Cat Burns’ new album- get your tissues ready! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly episodes centered on queer culture, dating, self-growth, and community.0:00:38 - Welcome back to Episode 20:01:14 - Femme Top Icks: Renee Good, Ice, Black fatigue 0:45:55 - Put you on strap game- Can Burns How to Be Human 0:56:06 - SUGAA - Dirty Nail Intervention 1:00:00 - Something good- Audience DMs

1-2-3 Release Em! We're back for Season 3! In this episode we talk about all the queer stories and nonsense we missed. From the creepy stud-stitute teacher who was fired on her first day, RHOA Porsha's new girlfriend, Nicki Minaj tap dancing for Turning Point USA, and Neace Robinson, the stud funeral singer who stole our hearts. 0:00 Intro Clip 1:16 Welcome to Season 3 2:02 Stories we missed 2:24 1-2-3 Release em! Funeral Stud 7:05 "Stud"-stitute Teacher Gets Fired9:45 RHOA Porsha Williams Pops Out with Lesbian GF14:15 Tammy Roman shames lesbian daughter16:41 Nicki Minaj's Maga Mixtape19:45 Femme Top-Icks We're Leaving in '2543:30 SUGAA 59:40 Put you on Strap Game: Mrs & Mrs1:05:25 Rider Shout Outs1:10:00 Tell Me Something GoodBe sure to check out and support Mrs and Mrs!!!‪@MrsHeavenGrace‬ https://www.instagram.com/mrsandmrs__...   / @mrsheavengrace   https://www.themrsandmrs.comLet us know your thoughts on this week's episode. Like, share, comment!! Let us know what you want to see from your Gay Aunties this season!!

It's the Season 2 finale and we're getting real with the femme topic today.We cover the interesting obsession with studs (black masculine presenting lesbians) by comedian and influencer, Druski. Is this obsession with studs weird? Is it genuine appreciation? Or are we too woke?New Name Alert!!! SUGAA (Solicited/Unsolicited Gay Auntie Advice): This week, we are talking about emotional manipulation, healing from a breakup, and energy cleansing!! Where our witches at??!!! Get ready to ride on your opps when Aurea Puts You On Strap Game to Chicago rapper Cosmo JuggaKnotts. And we close out the season with something new from our Artist in Residence, ksst, the Talk Us Through It Award, and some water-sign ahh feelings. We love you. Thank you for RIDING with us. Stay Strapped for more to come!Cosmo JuggaKnotts on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cosmoknotts...Cosmo JuggaKnotts "Choppa Talk" on Spotify: https://spotify.link/YXpCFZskuXbCosmo JuggaKnotts "Dumbass" on Spotify: https://spotify.link/yjQSlMwkuXbCosmo JuggaKnotts "Swisher" on Youtube:    • Live From The Hive: KariTYB x COSMO JUGGAK...  See CosmoJuggaKnotts LIVE: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2...For those in the NYC area in need of some reiki, check out the NYC POC Healing Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nycpocheali...Support the Strapdown on Patreon and get uncensored episodes, bonus content, and more!:   / thestrapdownpodcast  

Hit us up on Patreon for early, uncut, uncensored episodes at Patreon.com/TheStrapDownPodcastThis week we give some tips, tricks, and personal experiences with femme for femme flirting. We give some Solicited Auntie Advice to a listener entering their ho-phase, Put You on Strap Game to Asiahn's Queer R&B masterpiece album "Free", and give out our first "Talk You Through It Award" for the best comment we got this week!Femme Topics: Femme for Femme FlirtingAuntie Advice: How to navigate your Queer Ho Phase, ethicallyPut You On Strap Game:  ⁨@iamasiahn⁩  's album Free

This week, Aurea and Sheria talk about the lack of Black lesbian romantic representation, talk about having compassion for the unmotivated sapphics, and give some advice about how to take a decent kitty pic, and how to go from casual dating to something more seriousPlus Aurea Puts You On StrapGame to women-owned sports bar, Wilka's and sports apparel shop playasociety.com . Also an epic update from Artist in Residence, ksst. Follow, rate us 5 stars, and share to STAY STRAPPEDpatreon.com/thestrapdownpodcastJoin the Patreon for longer, uncensored episodes, Bloopers, exclusive videos, and more!

THERE IS A WEIRD STATIC NOISE AT 2:48 AND 3:10-5:36 IN THE CENSORED UPLOADS WE ARE TRYING TO FIX IT ASAP AND REUPLOAD IT WITHOUT THAT! IN THE MEANTIME PLEASE GO TO OUR PATREON FOR A VERSION WITHOUT ALL THE STATIC! Patreon.com/thestrapdownpodcastPlease be patient while we figure out WTH went wrong 😩 sorry! https://www.patreon.com/posts/pew-pew-nation-139153810?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFull uncensored episode available to Patreon Subscribers and anyone who wants to pay $5 to hear us go all the way off. Support our attorney fees! In this episode's Femme Topics we talk about the very tragic demise of patriot martyr Charles W. Kirkland. We discuss our very different feelings on the matter, ask why Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, and Kristin Chenowith felt safe revealing the real face of "gay icons", untangle Gen Z mayo boy nihilism, tell you why that little lesbian Dean Withers was really crying, and lament that none of this will bring us true liberation.We also give some SOLICITED Auntie Advice to a listener trying to keep her Long Distance Relationship strong, Put You On Strap Game to the new Hemlocke Springs single and video, relive some Black lesbian joy from our time at Gladys Books & Wine, and share an art update from StrapDown Artist In Residence, ksst along with a metatextual response from our first Patreon subscriber Cassie.

This week we cover the conservative-friendly YN recently cast on SNL, why the dumbest parents are crashing out over Teacher Robi, and give some solicited advice to a Black trans femme looking for love in *checks notes* North Dakota? We also Put You On Strap Game to innit Zendaya R&b singer Ama Lou, call Sheria out for stealing, show off Artist in Residence ksst's new artwork, and celebrate our first Patreon subscriber, Cassie! Follow, rate us 5 stars, comment &Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/TheStrapDownPodcastto STAY STRAPPED

This week we sigh in collective black lesbian resignation at the latest shenanigans from Raven Symone's wife, talk about Snoop's harrowing Lightyear experience and ask why homophobic rappers make lesbian bangers, and give some unsolicited Auntie Advice to a Redditor whose fatphobia is keeping them from being attracted to their girlfriend. Plus we Put You On Strap Game to Durand Bernarr's album, Bloom and share more important political fan art from our Artist In Residence, ksst. Follow, rate 5 stars, and comment to STAY STRAPPED.

This week we talk about Betty Who's nonsense screed about the alphabet mafia on the Made it Out Podcast, give some unsolicited advice to a redditor whose girlfriend doesn't drink water, and shout out Tubi and some incredibly moving fan art we received in our email. Follow, rate us 5 stars, and leave us comments to stay strapped.

This week, Aurea and Sheria discuss whether we should be worried about losing gay marriage rights, give some unsolicited advice about how to split finances in a Queer relationship when one is struggling and the other is making good money, we Put You On Strap Game to  ⁨@amandamaryanna⁩  's new short film, Sugar Honey and celebrate the hero who threw a hero at that ICE agent. If you'd like to solicit some advice, questions, or recommend something for us leave a comment, dm us @thestrapdown on TikTok and Instagram or email us at TheStrapDown@gmail.comFollow, rate 5 stars, and leave us a comment to Stay Strapped!

Note: We filmed this episode before The Olay & Friends Livestream with Laverne Cox, which adds a lot of context to Laverne's story. We also understand that as cis women we are speaking from a position of relative privilege and ignorance but felt it was important to discuss this and extrapolate it to the larger issue of Black Queer desirability politics. In this episode we talk about Laverne Cox's Hwite MAGA-cop bae, talk about that masc with the mean "straight" ex gf on The Cut, show off a sweet dm and some cool Black wlw art, and give solicited advice to a subscriber who wonders if they're "unstrappable".Follow, rate 5 stars, and comment to stay strapped!

Welcome our first guest, the lovely Diamond from Studs LA and Studs Atlanta. We talk about the fights she endured to become a fan favorite, how she got on the show, what's going on in her life and career, and she plays a silly little Strap Game with us.Thanks so much to Diamond for joining us on the podcast. We can't wait to see what you're up to next.Follow Diamond  @girlzlovediamond  on all platforms and check her out in Studs LA here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5gO60w9-9dHO0q0GWgkHjUToBjgUR2JO& Studs Atlanta here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5gO60w9-9dGKY7zSeb5hHrRPegBjsreRon  @Ezee  's channel!

Sorry for the wait... it's finally on Spotify! The Ultimatum Review heard a little bit on YouTube!Get 10% off at WetForHer.com with code: WETFORSTRAPDOWNDisclaimer: The StrapDown receives a commission from sales with the use of the discount code. We're strapping down The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2 in a massive 2- part mega review/recap. We had a lot to say about the show, the wlw internet's exceedingly wrong takes, and the straight host whose name we only kind of remember sometimes.Follow, rate us 5 stars, and comment with who you think the real villain is to stay strapped.

How's Pride going? Not so great for your fave Black femmes, so we've had to film this episode from our respective bunkers. Laugh at our misfortune while we get a bit ignant about Pillow Princesses, Touch-me-nots, fake tops, and strap theatrics. We also answer some solicited advice from a listener, Put You on Strap Game to the lesbian reality dating show "I Kissed A Girl" and rant about the way the two Black femmes were egregiously mistreated on the show. We also recommend adult coloring books, and thank you all for over 10,000 TikTok Followers! Follow, rate us 5 stars, and leave us a comment to get strapped and stay strapped!

We talk about the TikTok question heard round the wlw, interracial lesbian relationships, Black lesbian love, and ask why all your favorite Black queer creators are renouncing homosexuality and joining the church ... hint: it's the fascism. We also do a Queer Black History lesson on Harlem Renaissance icon, Gladys Bentley, play a Queer Love The Ultimatum Strap Game, and Put You on Strap Game to a Black web-series and the Hoochie Daddies Season 3 auditions hosted by Wootie and Tee Sanders. Follow and rate us 5 stars to stay strapped.

We talk about Queer parties after 30, demand justice for Miashah Moses, give you a Queer Black History lesson on civil rights lawyer Joan Gibbs, and put you on Strap Game to the new WNBA season and a spicy lesbian web series by the creator of New York Girls TV. Donate to the Justice for Miashah Moses Legal FundCall Lt. Brandon Watkins918- 596-9135Demand lead detective Jason White be removed from this case. Contact Tulsa District Attorney, Steve Kunzweiler and ask that they bring charges against Leon Perkins III for taking Miashah Moses' life.Tulsa County Courthouse500 South Denver Avenue, Suite 900Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103Phone Numbers:District Attorney:  918-596-4805DA Supervision:  918-596-4990Victim Witness Center:  918-596-4915Email: districtattorney@tulsacounty.orgWatch New York Girls TV https://www.youtube.com/@NewYorkGirlsTVGet your WNBA League PassFollow The StrapDown and rate us 5 stars to stay strapped.

We talk about the graduation photoshoot fail that shook the lesbian internets to its core, the confusion over He/Him lesbians, Raven Symone's white wife kicking her out of the bedroom, how Big Brother UK delivert JoJo Siwa from lesbianism, and more! Please follow, and rate 5 stars to stay strapped.

On this episode we talk about the Tati and Prince breakup and why influencer couples are a sign of cultural demise. We talk about the WNBA draft, Coachella, Issa Rae trying to be gay on Black Mirror, and teach you a little Black Queer History. Follow, Rate 5 Stars, Comment, & share to stay strapped.Song: springs! - Magnetic [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/MagneticWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/MagneticAT/youtube