Cheers for Queers
The LGBTQ experience is diverse, but we still only hear a few stories in the media. Queer comedians Madelein Smith and Sarah Garner dive into the stories you've never heard and the ones you thought you knew. Whether you are part of LGBTQ community or an ally, this show will make gays, straights, and everyone in between laugh, think, and explore.
Episodes
23 episodes
Writing for TV if You're Not a White Man
This week, the gals talk to comedian and friend, Vannessa Jackson. Vannessa's writing credits include TigerBeat, A Little Late with Lilly Singh, and currently SNL (heard of it?!?!?). They talk how to break in when the system is working against ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:11:10
A Lot Has Happened
We're back after an unplanned hiatus, but we had a good reason, we swear! We were going through it! On this ep, we talk breakups, grief and sadness, and finding the little joys in life. If you struggled over the holiday season, we hope it helps...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:00:28
Getting through a Breakup with Veronica Garza
We're back, baby! After a little hiatus, we're back with a doozy of an episode. The girls have their dear friend and comedian, Veronica Garza. Veronica tells the story of getting over a particularly tough breakup and now she's processing that a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:02:59
Writing for TV When You're Queer and Not Ryan Murphy
This week, Madelein and Sarah talk to Morgan Swank, co-founder of Moonscar Productions. Morgan is a TV writer, producer, comedian and all around amazing person. They talk about navigating an industry that often feels stacked against you. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:01:56
It's just Gender with Kendra Dawsey
This week, the queers are joined by comedian and friend, Kendra Dawsey (LOL Network). They talk about Kendra's story, from their mom figuring out they are a lesbian before them to dissecting and understanding their gender. They also talk about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:23:24
Madelein's Coming Out Story
In honor of Pride Month and based on a listener request, Madelein shares her story. She talks about being married, then meeting her girlfriend and coming out. It's an emotional, but super real story for anyone coming out later in life. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:08:46
Queer Media Crossover Ep (with The Avant Inn!)
This week, Madelein and Sarah are joined by the hosts of The Avant Inn podcast for a discussion of queer media. We talk Ellen, Caitlyn Jenner and the nuances of cancelling our elders. We also talk about the good representations of queerness in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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52:21
Going Home, Moving and Motherhood
This week there are big changes afoot! Madelein discusses her upcoming move back to NYC, while Sarah tries not to have a meltdown over going home for the first time in over a year. They talk motherhood, coming out, and the complicated relations...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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58:39
Commitment-phobia and Long Distance Love with Colleen
We're back!!! On this very special episode, the girls are joined by Colleen, Madelein's girlfriend. She answers for all the commitment-phobia talk and setting boundaries. They also discuss long distance relationships. No one even fights! It's a...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:18:36
Finding Community and Comedy with Dylan Adler
This week, we're joined by hilarious comedian, Dylan Adler. Dylan shares his story about coming out as gay with his twin brother and the struggles of dating in NYC. We also talk about the recent violence against Asian people, what we can ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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57:06
Grief, Friendship and Queerness
This week, Madelein and Sarah continue to grapple with the state of the world. They talk about grief and mourning (but in a fun way!) and promise to be friends forever. They also tackle a listener question about their own identities. They discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:58
Surviving COVID with Laura Lyons
This week, the girls talk to comedian and COVID survivor Laura Lyons. Laura contracted COVID despite her best efforts and was in a coma for 3 months. She tells her story of surviving near death and her recovery. It's a story of overcoming crisi...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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56:36
Understanding Love Songs with Meagan Walsh
This week, the girls are joined by comedian Meagan Walsh. Meagan shares how she realized she was gay (with a cameo from legend Sarah Paulson), how she told her parents, and how being gay made her understand love songs. They also discuss asking ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:00:28
Radically Fabulous with Megan Ixim
This week's guest is entrepreneur, sex positive geek, fat activist, and polyamorous queer icon Megan Ixim. Madelein, Sarah, and Megan talk about what it's like to be a woman when men tell them how to do their jobs. They also discuss polyamory, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:08:06
Moving on From Bad Relationships with Kai Von Doom
This week, the girls talk to comedian Kai Von Doom. Kai shares about her journey with her bisexuality and her experiences in abusive relationships with men. They also cover coming out to your parents, teaching them about pronouns and, of course...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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59:38
Ammonite: Sad Lesbian Movies
This week, the girls talk about the movie Ammonite. It's a sad lesbian period piece. Topics include stares in the distance, why queer love stories are so sad, and an epic gay sex scene.Follow us!@cheersforqueerspod@sarahgarnerme...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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58:34
Reevaluating Identity with Lili Froehlich
The girls are joined by Hamilton cast member and superstar Broadway dancer Lili Froehlich to talk about the complicated world of sexual identity. They talk about how being bisexual, queer, or lesbian has worked in their lives and what happens w...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:05:06
Being Gender Non-binary with James Tison
This week, Madelein and Sarah are joined by comedian, TikTok star and dear friend, James Tison. They talk being LGBTQ in comedy, the non-binary experience, and the state of the country. They also throw the most appropriate amount of shade. &nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:14:28
Pandemic Relationships
We've been in the coronavirus pandemic for 10 months. What's it doing to our relationships? Sex? Dating? Madelein and Sarah discuss stories from friends and listeners about how their relationships are or aren't holding up during the pandemic th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:16:44
Flirting with Girls with Jazmyn Boone
This week, Sarah talks to actor Jazmyn Boone about her journey from would-be diplomat to theatre school in NYC. Jazmyn tells her story growing up queer in the south and how she discovered who she is. Follow Jazmyn!@jazmyndboone...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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49:50
Call a Friend: Pandemic Mental Health
Madeleine and Sarah haven't talked in a while, and they sure have a lot to say. They talk mental health and coping with the pandemic. If you're struggling out there, don't worry, they are too.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:25