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The Femmecast

The Femmecast

By The Femmecast

Join Janaya as she digs deep into the ins & outs of being a badass black woman navigating queer spaces, straight spaces, and all the weird places in between so you don’t have to. Here, she and guest hosts laugh (and sometimes cry) about their lives as queer people, talk about queer news, and the very gay content you’ve been missing out on. Tune in every other week.
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For the Higher Powers

The FemmecastOct 09, 2020

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For the Love of Queer Reality TV: Brat Loves Judy

For the Love of Queer Reality TV: Brat Loves Judy

E3 Radio creator and Queer News podcast host Anna Deshawn joins Janaya to discuss the first season of WETV's Brat Loves Judy reality series featuring rapper Da Brat and her partner Jessica. Plus, Janaya shares an unexpected reality TV show that she's come to love.. even though the cast isn't very diverse.

Felt like something was missing from this conversation? Message us on social media with your thoughts!

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Music produced by Tano. Follow @GoTano on Soundcloud.

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Jan 21, 202234:26
For Finally Decentering Men in Our Sexualities

For Finally Decentering Men in Our Sexualities

Even in queerness, many folks struggle to be honest about their attraction to men and how it has changed as they've evolved as people. Earlier this year, friend of the show Yemko got real about how compulsory heterosexuality made it difficult for her to be honest about her no-attraction to men. She realized she wasn't pansexual, she's lesbian. Even Kehlani has a similar revelation recently. Things got REAL.

Here we discuss why many queer folks struggle to be honest about complexities in their attraction to men, how these changes can impact partners, and how this patriarchal world is a lot to blame.

Felt like something was missing from this conversation? Message us on social media with your thoughts!

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Music produced by Tano. Follow @GoTano on Soundcloud.

Follow The Femmecast on Instagram at @femmecastpodcast and Twitter at @femmecastpodcst.

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Dec 10, 202101:08:04
For The L Word: Generation Q

For The L Word: Generation Q

Here we are again, talking about The L Word: Generation Q, but this time in full force. Y'all know I wasn't too keen on the first iteration of the show so this week we're joined by Santierra, a friend, PR professional, Columbus, Ohio native and lover of The L Word, including its first run that started in 2004. This week we're diving deep into what we've loved, hated, and didn't particularly care for in the Generation Q reboot in Season 1 and Season 2.


Get ready for a wild ride. This is a long one!


Have thoughts about this episode of The L Word? Message us on Instagram and we'd be happy to discuss!

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Music produced by Tano. Follow @GoTano on Soundcloud.

Follow The Femmecast on Instagram at @femmecastpodcast and Twitter at @femmecastpodcst.

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Oct 22, 202101:49:36
For Those Who Don't Dream of Labor

For Those Who Don't Dream of Labor

"I don't dream of labor" has become a widely popular statement online since the start of the pandemic. With many unable to return to work for safety concerns, other being laid off, and others simply walking away from jobs due to being overworked, many people are reimagining their relationship to work at large.

This week Janaya speaks with Nancy Sánchez Tamayo, a femme Chicanx transdisciplinary artist, educator, curator, dj and spiritual healer from Back of the Yards, Chicago. 

Did we miss something HUGE in this conversation? Ping The Femmecast on Instagram and we'd be happy to discuss!

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Music produced by Tano. Follow @GoTano on Soundcloud.

Follow The Femmecast on Instagram at @femmecastpodcast and Twitter at @femmecastpodcst.

Email for advertising rates at femmecastpodcast@gmail.com.

Oct 08, 202153:23
For the Bisexual Boys

For the Bisexual Boys

Have you heard someone say "Bisexual men are just gay." 🥴 Yikes, we have too.

In honor of Bisexual Awareness Week, we're talking to musician and Ph. D student Andre about his experience as a bisexual man navigating how to be his authentic self in a world that refuses to acknowledge the sexual fluidity of Black men. Ignorance is not bliss, beloveds. Let's do better!

Felt like something was missing from this conversation? Message us on social media with your thoughts!

Please leave a review on the Apple Podcasts app to ensure you see more episodes of The Femmecast and thank you for returning for season 3!

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Music produced by Tano. Follow @GoTano on Soundcloud.

Follow The Femmecast on Instagram at @femmecastpodcast and Twitter at @femmecastpodcst.

Email for advertising rates at femmecastpodcast@gmail.com.

Sep 24, 202101:01:00
Finding Solace in Queer Friendships

Finding Solace in Queer Friendships

Do your friendships with other queer people hit a lil' harder than your friendships with straight people? Or do they feel the same? 

This week I'm introducing you to one of my closest friends Saaji, who is a writer, artist, podcaster and more! We get into the nitty gritty of friendships, how all chosen family don't stay "chosen family" 🥴, and the best ways to assess if your lack of friends may actually reflect how you show up in friendships.

Have any thoughts on friendships with queer folks that we didn't talk about? Message us on social with your thoughts!

Please leave a review wherever you're listening and the Femmecast will see you again in two months for Season 3!

Listen to Meditation for Misfits

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Music produced by Tano. Follow @GoTano on Soundcloud.

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Jun 25, 202101:15:55
Finding 'Moments in Love' in Marriage

Finding 'Moments in Love' in Marriage

Is marriage a priority for you or is long-term partnership enough? Maybe neither? Is this unique to queer people?

The Femmecast is SO excited to welcome media professional and social entrepreneur Anna Deshawn as our FIRST guest host! This week we discuss why there are queer folks who don't prioritize marriage as much as others, and we reflect on the latest season of Netflix's Master of None, titled Moments in Love. Because like many other parts of life, marriage isn't a walk in the park.

Have thoughts on Moments in Love & marriage? Drop them in our inbox on Instagram or mention us on Twitter to continue the conversation.

Support E3 Radio's The Qube!

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Music produced by Tano. Follow @GoTano on Soundcloud.

Follow The Femmecast on Instagram at @femmecastpodcast and Twitter at @femmecastpodcst.

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Jun 11, 202101:00:35
Finding the Urge to Merge: U-Haul Edition
May 21, 202145:06
Finding the Root of Queer Dating Preferences
May 07, 202152:05
Finding an Escape in Queer Couple Influencers
Apr 23, 202101:01:03
Finding the Orgasm in Queer Sex
Apr 09, 202101:06:10
Finding Safe (Mental) Health Spaces for Queers
Mar 26, 202141:28
Finding the Bi in ‘The US vs Billie Holiday’
Mar 12, 202137:31
Finding the Queers in Music

Finding the Queers in Music

How do you remember being introduced to queerness in music? Katy Perry? 🥴 Yeah.. us too. Janaya & Kia reflect on queer baiting, the progress of queer artists in the music industry and all the ways the music industry could be supporting LGBTQ+ artists much, much more. Click here for a treat—and support queer musicians (aka stream, and buy, their music).

Queer Musicians of Color Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1mXhNIclKe6Ix0GvG9K4kS

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Music produced by Tano. Follow @GoTano on Soundcloud.

Follow The Femmecast on Instagram at @femmecastpodcast and Twitter at @femmecastpodcst.

Email us for advertising rates at femmecastpodcast@gmail.com.

Feb 26, 202150:44
Finding Joy on Valentines Day & In Holigay Films
Feb 12, 202155:02
For Our Pre-Pandemic Selves
Nov 20, 202044:22
For the Fefes (Functions)
Nov 09, 202049:29
For the Flicks & Shows that Make Us Tick
Oct 23, 202057:25
For the Higher Powers
Oct 09, 202048:09
For the 9-5s, Side Gigs & Paying Situations
Sep 25, 202041:53
For ALL of our types
Sep 11, 202030:52
For the Closets We Keep Coming Out Of
Aug 26, 202049:04
For the Flaming Trash that is Dating
Aug 05, 202037:39
For the Phobias
Jul 22, 202045:43
For the Love of Pride
Jul 08, 202039:23
For the Femmes

For the Femmes

Welcome to The Femmecast!

Meet hosts Janaya & Kia.

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Music produced by Tano. Follow @GoTano on Soundcloud.

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Jun 24, 202002:02