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Queer State of Mind

Queer State of Mind

Have brunch with the girls and talk all the latest news and shade with the best Black & POC led Queer live radio show on the planet! Queer State of Mind is a weekly popular culture, news and lifestyle talk show from the lens and perspectives of Queer People of Color and their allies and friends. Airs weekly Saturdays at 12 Noon on Radio Free Brooklyn. Hosted by Saidue Karmo, Deron Dalton, Micah Peterson, Orie Givens and Marquis Green with a variety of special guests, visitors and featured cocktails

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60:26

Episode 813 Part 2: Interview with Joe Mode

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2024/04/06

Orie continues the second hour in our new music April show with our special guest Joe Mode. Joe is a California native and longtime New Yorker with deep ties to the NYC entertainment scene. He owns a lifestyle company Way Out Worldwide that is involved in everything from Film and TV to nightlife to catering, and more. Joe is also a talented writer and director and is working on his first feature film Love Finally. Love Finally is the continuation of a story of intimate partner violence, with a focus

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Episode 813 Part 1: Earthquakes, eclipses and shade -...

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2024/04/06

Orie moderates this post-earthquake episode of Queer State of Mind. In case you were underground or otherwise unbothered, you might have felt a slight shake...and by shake we mean a 4.8 earthquake and 4.0 aftershock, plus other smaller ones around the region. The gurls talk about the impact and where they were with special guest Joe Mode. They also talk about the upcoming eclipse and whether anyone is traveling for the special event. And in light of the earth going wild, the gurls discuss whether

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61:00

Episode 812 Part 1: The Oscars Wild

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2024/03/16

Deron is moderating this episode with a pop-culture twist. The gurls are live and catching up on all things Academy Awards. Hear their reactions to the winners, performances and more. There is also some controversy in the Marvel world and the gurls break it down. Plus hear the latest things they are streaming, and catch some bops that go in and make you pop that *****! This episode premiered LIVE on Radio Free Brooklyn on 3/16/24. Hour 1 Bops: Don’t say Goodbye Girl- Tevin Cambell Thieve of

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61:08

Episode 811 Part 2: Interview with Eliel Cruz

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2024/03/09

Orie leads the second hour of QSOM featuring an interview with our special guest Eliel Cruz. Eliel is a prolific organizer, activist and communications leader. He co-organized the historic Brooklyn Liberation March: An Action for Black Trans Lives where thousands gathered to advocate for trans youth in 2020 and 2021. He was recognized in Out Magazine’s #Out100 list for both his work as the former Director of Communications at the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP), and for his pivotal

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59:13

Episode 811 Part 1: NYC is Safe-Ish

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2024/03/09

Micah leads the first hour of this dual moderator episode of QSOM. In this hour the girls discuss some of the hot topics around NYC including MTA safety in light of news of crimes in the subway and the governor and mayor deploying more armed police and military. We’re joined by headline-making, award-winning activist and communications strategist Eliel Cruz for this episode and he chimes in on the news of the day. The gurls also flash forward to talk about what they want to manifest for ten years in

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59:32

Episode 810 Part 1: Cruel World

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2024/03/02

Orie moderates this current events-themed episode with music from now and 21 years ago. In the first hour Saidue and Deron join for a discussion about the ongoing terror and genocide that has killed more than 30K+ Palestinian people and displaced millions in the region. We also discuss the tragic death of Nex Benedict and the real impact of anti-LGBTQ sentiment and harm. New school dance music rounds out Hour 1 and the hosts react to the news that condomless sex is on the rise. This episode

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60:45

Episode 810 Part 2: Lookback, Throwback!

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2024/03/02

The gurls look back in Hour 2 with Orie at the helm. More allegations against mogul Sean “P Diddy” Combs hit the media, and the hosts react. Plus they reminisce about what they would do differently 20 years ago if they knew then what they know now. This show’s music comes from the Billboard Hot 100 21 years ago this week, and hear the gurls' thoughts on the shade from RuPaul to Madonna. Hour 2 Bops: Jennifer Lopez - ALL I HAVE Bump Bump Bump - B2K/Diddy Love of my Life - Erykah Badu Beautiful -

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59:43

Episode 809 Part 2: Black Country, Y'all! The Hoedown...

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2024/02/17

In the second hour the gurls debate the potential impact of Black folks on Country music and some of the dynamics of what it means to be a fan of certain types of music in America. Pisces season is also upon us and Orie shares some of the more toxic Piscean traits. We’re continuing our Country music roundup with old and new Black Country bops and the gurls give their unsolicited opinions on the 7-train surf sex controversy. This episode aired live on 2/17/24 on Radio Free Brooklyn. HR 2

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59:31

Episode 809 Part 1: The Hoedown

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2024/02/17

Deron moderates this live episode from 2/17/24 called “The Hoedown” in honor of Queen Beyoncé’s upcoming country album. The gurls discuss Queen Bey’s entrance into Country and how the genre has seen growth in the visibility of Black artists. And syphilis is on the rise according to new data. This week’s new music is from Beyoncé’s upcoming Country album plus an ode to Usher with tracks that didn’t make it into the halftime show. Hour 1 bops: Daddy’s Lessons - Beyoncé 16 Carriages - Beyoncé Texas

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Episode 808 Part 2: Do you even V-Day?

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2024/02/10

Micah continues as moderator for the second hour of Queer State of Mind (Air Date 2/10/24) with throwback track “We Are the World.” Valentine’s Day is coming and the gurls discuss what gets them in the mood. Plus Micah talks about his Dutch rave experience for folks of our generation and listen to tracks from the Thunderpuss era, and the gurls discuss the newest nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hour 2 bops: “We Are the World” Everyone “Love is the Healer” by Donna Summer

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Episode 808 Part 1: Black Queer History Month Kick-off

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2024/02/10

HR 1: All the gurls are in the studio for the first live episode of February and Black History Month. The Grammy Awards are the main topic and the snub that went viral, when a certain pop star seemed to not acknowledge the Grand Diva Goddess Vocal Master that is Celine Dion when she presented said pop star’s award. Plus we dedicate our music break to Celine and discuss pop diva brands. Hour 1 bops: “Dance Alone” by Soa and Kylie Minogue “ASMR Lover” by RuPaul “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman “A New

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59:55

Episode 807 Part 2: Interview with Adriele Parker

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2024/01/27

Deron moderates the second half of the show with a featured interview with our special guest Adriele Parker. Adriele is busy with her own consulting business focusing on leadership and DEI, she's also written three books! Adriele shares the insight behind her grind and how she's making it all work, and gives some tips for those looking to be entrepreneurs.Throwback tracks this week are from Evanescence, "Going Under" and "Call Me When You're Sober." This episode was recorded live on 1/27/24. You

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59:57

Episode 807 Part 1: The Nightmare to Come

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2024/01/27

Orie moderates the first half of QSOM with Deron, Saidue, and special guest Adriele Parker in the studio. The first hour the gurls talk about the recent Republican primary race antics in New Hampshire and the possibility of a Republican in the White House. And the queer world apparently belongs to Gen Z - what are we gonna do? Plus we chat about rising streaming costs and what will make you unsubscribe. "Prove it to You" by Brittany Howard was this week's song of the week, and new tracks “Where do

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Episode 805 Part 2: Can poor millennials even afford...

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2024/01/13

Orie moderates the second hour and the girls discuss why new laws will keep them from visiting Brazil anytime soon, as you have to have coins to get a visa. (Sponsors anyone?) The Golden Globes are also a hot topic, and the gurls discuss the Piscean urge to get on your own nerves. Throwback track this week is “1 Thing” by Amerie in honor of her birthday, and 90's jams make up the second music break: “Love Thing” by Coretta Scott King, "This is Your Night” by Amber, “Hey Mr. DJ” by Zhane and,

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59:57

Episode 805 Part 1: Exploring Apretude & Unlearning...

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2024/01/13

Micah is the moderator for this episode and the girls discuss the injectible form of PrEP, HIV criminalization laws and Trans women doin' it in the rap game. The gurls also talk about the toxic traits they want to get rid of in the new year. The songs of the week include “Hustle the Cat” by RuPaul and “Upfront” by Sunkee Angel and new tracks during music break include “Yes, And” by Ariana Grande, “J Christ” by Lil Nas X, “Can’t Get Enough” by Jennifer Lopez. This show was recorded live on January

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Episode 804 Part 2: Shady Rappers and New Year...

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2024/01/06

The gurls discuss some of the pop culture topics of the week including the Katt Williams interview that broke the internet, a certain rapper who always has the gurls name in his mouth for some reason, and Miss Karmo gives her take on the Real Housewives. This week's throwback track is "You Mean the World to Me" by the great songstress Toni Braxton, with other musical tracks from Ladies who can blow including "Let No Man Put Asunder" by First Choice, "Who Can I Run to" by Xscape and "Automatic" by

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Episode 804: Happy New Year! Part 1

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2024/01/06

The gurls are back for the first episode of the New Year! Saidue moderates this episode where we discuss what things we are leaving in 2023, goals and changes for the new year and the infamous Jeffrey Epstein docs. The gurls promise to hold each other accountable, so we'll see how that goes! Saidue plays the traditional happy new year tracks "Brand New Day" from The Wiz and "Happy New Year" from Abba, and a set of Afrobeats reminiscent of his time at home with family. Take a listen to tracks ,

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119:29

QSOM S6: Reclaiming Our Power Pt. 2

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2022/11/05

In the second part of QSOM the gurls discuss the murder of Kawaski Trawick, a queer Black man from Georgia killed by NYPD in his own apartment. The family of Trawick is asking for community to stand with them to fire the two officers at the scene, one of which fired the gun that killed Trawick, the other failed to render any aid instead closing the door while he lie dying. Officers Brandon Thompson and Herbert Davis are facing an administrative trial and several charges, but have not yet been

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119:29

QSOM S6: Reclaiming Our Power Pt. 1

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2022/11/05

It's the Saturday before Midterm Election Day 2022 and Orie moderates this week. The gurls give their input on the election cycle, plus they discuss why Zaya Wade's mother is upset and the upcoming trip to Wakanda. QSOM news brief includes updates on Brittney Griner, Florida's latest attack on trans youth and more. Music by RuPaul and a tribute to Takeoff with music from Migos. Make sure to follow QSOM on Instagram and visit our website to get info on events, promotions, special episodes and more

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QSOM S6: Let's Talk About Sex Pt. 2

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2022/09/24

In part two of this special live event at Secret Pour in Brooklyn, the gurls get interactive with their audience and dig deeper into the naughty corners of their sex and dating lives. Music by Barbra Streisand, Divinyls, and Salt & Pepa. Make sure to follow QSOM on Instagram and visit our website to get info on events, promotions, special episodes and more! QSOM is produced by QueerMinded and broadcast by Radio Free Brooklyn.

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