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Ya Gay Aunties

Ya Gay Aunties

By Artists and Aunties Hanifah Walidah and Red Summer

Real talk about queer adulting
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Ya Gay Aunties w/ Yani

Ya Gay AuntiesOct 28, 2020

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Ya Gay Aunties w/ Nichole Lanier

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Nichole Lanier

The Aunties are joined by Reiki Master and Astro-Numerologist, Nichole Lanier, for the last show of the season!
Dec 23, 202001:53:51
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Look Alive

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Look Alive

The Aunties are back with the 100th episode!! They are joined by Look Alive; artist, actor and now owner of Culturizza, a new gourmet pizza spot here in Atlanta. You probably saw her on one of the original web series Between women and later on in the...
Dec 09, 202001:17:47
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Coquie Hughes

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Coquie Hughes

The Aunties are joined by show runner and filmmaker, Coquie Hughes.
Nov 25, 202001:24:07
Ya Gay Aunties w/ American Democracy

Ya Gay Aunties w/ American Democracy

The Aunties are back this week discussing last week's presidential election.
Nov 11, 202001:26:23
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Yani

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Yani

The aunties Red and Hanifah welcome featured speaker, preacher and teaching-artist, Yani. They discuss her work, and she gives a powerful Mo Show performance.
Oct 28, 202001:20:14
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Avery R. Young

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Avery R. Young

Oct 14, 202001:45:37
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Alicia Garza

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Alicia Garza

Aunties Red and Hanifah are back this week joined by, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, and principal at Black Futures Lab, Alicia Garza.
Sep 30, 202001:52:38
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Yoruba Richen and Stephanie Gayle

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Yoruba Richen and Stephanie Gayle

Aunties Red and Hanifah welcome filmmaker Yoruba Richen to discuss her documentary "The Killing of Breonna Taylor" on Hulu, and the fight against police brutality. Later in the show they welcome singer/songwriter Stephanie Gayle for a heartfelt...
Sep 16, 202001:29:07
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Karen Williams

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Karen Williams

Aunties Hanifah and Red welcome comedian Karen Willaims and talk about the power of humor and pussy in the fight…
Sep 02, 202002:00:26
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Toni Blackman

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Toni Blackman

Red and Hanifah are back this week with special guest, Hip-Hop Ambassador Toni Blackman! They discuss her work with the…
Aug 19, 202001:38:59
YGA w/ Be Steadwell

YGA w/ Be Steadwell

Aunties Hanifah and Red return from break and roll right into Season 3 with guest singer-songwriter Be Steadwell singing 2…
Aug 05, 202001:43:21
Sunday Brunch Pride Show w/ OH BOI Contest Winner Mabell Holand

Sunday Brunch Pride Show w/ OH BOI Contest Winner Mabell Holand

Red and Hanifah are back this week with a special show celebrating the OH Boi contest participants and they are…
Jul 01, 202057:26
Queer Woc Pod Takeover!!

Queer Woc Pod Takeover!!

This week Queer Woc Pod is taking over Ya Gay Aunties! They discuss Black skater and image activist Courtney Shove…
Jun 24, 202001:35:55
Diggin For Gems w/ Queer Woc Pod

Diggin For Gems w/ Queer Woc Pod

Red and Hanifah are back this week with guest hosts Queer Woc Pod! They share a collection of gems from…
Jun 17, 202001:03:54
We See You Chrissy, Karen, and Jake

We See You Chrissy, Karen, and Jake

Hanifah and Red are back this week with a very special bag of gems, and they discuss the ongoing fight…
Jun 03, 202051:58
Nobody Wins When The Family Feuds w/ Onyx Keesha

Nobody Wins When The Family Feuds w/ Onyx Keesha

Red and Hanifah are back this week sharing gems about Gay Marriage, and meditation with a side of Toni Morrison.…
May 27, 202001:00:51
I’m an Empath, She’s a Narcissist? w/ Dr. Jinaki Flint

I’m an Empath, She’s a Narcissist? w/ Dr. Jinaki Flint

Hanifah and Red are back this week with another Bags of Gems, highlighting the legendary Powwow event for LGBTQ Elders…
May 20, 202055:39
Iz You Iz or Iz You Ain’t My Baby

Iz You Iz or Iz You Ain’t My Baby

Red and Hanifah are back this week with another Bags of Gems, highlighting the great Ruth Ellis and a Speak…
May 13, 202044:15
Bag of Gems

Bag of Gems

Hanifah and Red are back this week with a new segment, Auntie’s Bags of Gems, sharing things from the past…
May 06, 202049:10
Sunday Brunch w/ Poet Jessica Care Moore

Sunday Brunch w/ Poet Jessica Care Moore

Red and Hanifah are back this week for another Sunday Brunch, joined by special guest Jessica Care Moore, CEO of…
Apr 29, 202047:53
That Drive-By Life

That Drive-By Life

Hanifah and Red are back this week discussing the current pop culture and politics. They introduce 2 poets, Roya Marsh,…
Apr 22, 202057:36
Side Chicks and Rona

Side Chicks and Rona

Red and Hanifah are back this week discussing updates on Ms. Rona, and grieving during this time. They introduce 3…
Apr 15, 202001:12:12
Another Black Girl Miracle

Another Black Girl Miracle

Hanifah and Red are back this week joined by Jade Flower Foster, a spirit-led, femme-forward, book-loving writer and filmmaker. The…
Apr 08, 202052:37
The Other Side of Us

The Other Side of Us

Red and Hanifah are back this week w/ special guest St. Louis-born Lee Levingston Perine, founder of The Makers Lab…
Apr 02, 202051:03
Quarantine and Chill

Quarantine and Chill

Hanifah and Red are back this week, discussing pop and politics surrounding the quarantine, and a new Kulture Review of…
Mar 25, 202050:24
Love in the Age of the Rona!

Love in the Age of the Rona!

Red and Hanifah are back this week discussing what’s happening in pop culture, living through the current pandemic and they…
Mar 18, 202059:57
You Wanna Be My Friend?

You Wanna Be My Friend?

Hanifah and Red are back with a brand new Kulture Review for the DMV band Jenny Hates Techno! They also…
Mar 04, 202001:03:03
Sunday Brunch w/ The Family

Sunday Brunch w/ The Family

Hanifah and Red are back for a brand new Sunday Brunch with special guests Mom and Daughter Lateesha and Lauren,…
Feb 26, 202001:04:22
Get the Devil Out Ya fridge!

Get the Devil Out Ya fridge!

Red and Hanifah are back this week discussing two letters about the journey of coming out in a heavily religious…
Feb 20, 202056:34
Thee Great Broke Hoe of the Family

Thee Great Broke Hoe of the Family

Hanifah and Red are back with a Kulture Review of Chicago Hip-Hop duo Mother Nature; they also answer a letter…
Feb 12, 202001:02:49
Dating vs. Diving

Dating vs. Diving

Red and Hanifah are back this week with a Kulture Review of artist Mama Duke from Texas. They also answer…
Feb 05, 202059:47
I Want Juice w/ Angie Harvey

I Want Juice w/ Angie Harvey

Hanifah and Red are back with the first Sunday Brunch Episode of the year! They are joined by special guest,…
Jan 29, 202059:41
Me, My Kids and Yo Ass

Me, My Kids and Yo Ass

Red and Hanifah are back this week answering two letters about what a healthy lesbian relationship looks like, and how…
Jan 22, 202001:04:16
Heaven On Earth

Heaven On Earth

Hanifah and Red are back this week with another “Kulture Review,” for artist Felisha George, and they answer a question…
Jan 15, 202001:03:19
What About Your Friends?

What About Your Friends?

Red and Hanifah are back discussing the current political climate and answering two letters about making new friends, and navigating…
Jan 08, 202001:06:05
New Years 2020 Fear Love and Politics Bonus EP

New Years 2020 Fear Love and Politics Bonus EP

Red and Hanifah take a minute in this bonus episode to say Happy New Years and to address the anxiety…
Jan 01, 202030:55
The Gift with Dr. Lakara Foster

The Gift with Dr. Lakara Foster

Happy Holidays! Red and Hanifah welcome Dr. Lakara Foster this week, where she discusses her work, how she came into…
Dec 24, 201901:03:47
Queer and Lost in Dallas

Queer and Lost in Dallas

Hanifah and Red are back this week answering letters about coming out to your family, and becoming a foster parent.…
Dec 18, 201901:01:51
Queen and Slim Review: That Ain’t a Getaway Outfit

Queen and Slim Review: That Ain’t a Getaway Outfit

Red and Hanifah are back dicsussing the new film Queen and Slim, and a “Queer Artist Spotlight,” highlighting the artist…
Dec 11, 201901:14:35
Getting Your Head Right for The Holidays w/Dr. LaNail Plummer

Getting Your Head Right for The Holidays w/Dr. LaNail Plummer

What’s discussed in Ep63 (timestamps forthcoming) Red and Hanifah welcome Dr. LaNail Plummer to Sunday Brunch. We . go into…
Nov 27, 201901:12:02
Greek and Gay

Greek and Gay

Hanifah and Red are back with another “Queer Artist Spotlight,” highlighting the Brooklyn artist Skitzo. They also discuss the Flame…
Nov 20, 201958:05
S4S Love and Support w/ Kai Brown

S4S Love and Support w/ Kai Brown

Red and Hanifah are back with auntie Kai Brown, Stud Slayer, discussing a studs emotional and sexual needs, and stud…
Nov 13, 201901:01:48
This Is A Story About Control

This Is A Story About Control

Hanifah and Red are back discussing current cultural affairs, cancel culture, and a letter about having control in different aspects…
Nov 06, 201901:09:31
Sunday Brunch w/ Staceyann Chin

Sunday Brunch w/ Staceyann Chin

Red and Hanifah are back for another episode of Sunday Brunch, with a phenomenal special guest, Staceyann Chin. They discuss…
Oct 30, 201901:01:40
How to Sound the Alarm About My Ex!

How to Sound the Alarm About My Ex!

Red and Hanifah are back with a new “Queer Artist Spotlight” segment, highlighting musical artist Siena Liggins, and they answer…
Oct 23, 201901:04:08
Empathic Superpowers w/ L’Erin Alta

Empathic Superpowers w/ L’Erin Alta

Red and Hanifah are back w/ guest L’Erin Alta discussing what it means to be an empath, and protecting and…
Oct 16, 201901:05:08
Forgive Her But Not Us

Forgive Her But Not Us

This week Red and Hanifah are back discussing christian forgiveness in the Amber Guyger trial versus the lack of forgiveness…
Oct 09, 201901:05:25
Sunday Brunch with Ya Aunties

Sunday Brunch with Ya Aunties

This week Red and Hanifah are back discussing Red’s evening with the stars, Malik Yoba and answering a “kinda-sorta” letter…
Oct 02, 201957:25
Fear of the Black Masculine

Fear of the Black Masculine

Hanifah and Red welcome Kortney Zeigler, queer filmmaker and transactivist. They talk about his film Still Black and the lack…
Sep 25, 201954:34
Does She Really Want More?

Does She Really Want More?

Hanifah and Red are back discussing the Kevin Hart and Lil’ Nas X episode of The Shop, along with answering…
Sep 18, 201959:22