Best Hashtag Ruthless Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Where Silence Has Lease: Star Trek TNG s2e2 54:32

8d ago54:32

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Today we are discussing season 2, episode 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Where Silence Has Lease.” The Patreon version of this episode contains 16 minutes of bonus content about music videos of the 90s (with a follow up text thread in the show notes!), the human condition, a Rufio contribution, our seething hatred of AI, and our “what nice t…

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Coming soon: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

21d ago

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Avast, ye! And welcome to an announcement! Our Pride episode will be about The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee, and it will be in your feeds on June 17th! We are so excited to talk about this book and want to make sure you all have time to read it or refresh your memory of it before the episode drops. 🌈Find our full pride lineu…

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The Child: Star Trek TNG s2e1 1:03:07

21d ago1:03:07

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Today we are discussing season 2, episode 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Child.” 🌈Find our full pride lineup here! The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about The Nobleman’s Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks, an extended conversation about Riker’s sexy beard, beavers taking on municipal work, dads who didn’t want dogs,…

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The Neutral Zone: Star Trek TNG s1e26 59:48

1M ago59:48

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Today we are discussing season 1, episode 26 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Neutral Zone.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Rugby, Zoom, a near-mixup, and our “what nice things have you done lately?” segment, featuring Neopets, ginger beer, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, and our love for books where …

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Conspiracy: Star Trek TNG s1e25 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 25 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Conspiracy.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Alien, Wicked, stunt doubles, and our “what nice things have you done lately?” segment. Here is the space sex link: https://www.inverse.com/article/25523-penis-dick-in-space-nasa-gravity And …

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We'll Always Have Paris: Star Trek TNG s1e24 51:18

2M ago51:18

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Today we are discussing season 1, episode 24 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “We'll Always Have Paris.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about the creators of Voyager getting scammed, Lark's favorite little skeleton, and our “hey, how are you?” segment. Please consider joining our Patreon or gifting a membership—our Pat…

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Skin of Evil: Star Trek TNG s1e23 53:06

3M ago53:06

53:06

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 23 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Skin of Evil.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about books that were a big deal when we were in middle school, a Rufio interruption, a pronunciation mishap, alternatives to reading The Classics, and our “what nice things have you done lately?…

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Symbiosis: Star Trek TNG s1e22 50:17

3M ago50:17

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Today we are discussing season 1, episode 22 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Symbiosis.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about lentils, weird bumper stickers, and our “what nice things have you done lately?” segment. The Lower Decks episode we talked about is called "Trusted Sources." Here's the weird remix we talked …

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Arsenal of Freedom: Star Trek TNG s1e21 46:44

4M ago46:44

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Today we are discussing season 1, episode 21 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Arsenal of Freedom.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about lollipop-themed songs, Doctor Who, dog outfits, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, dangerous plants, and our “hey, how are you?” segment! Please consider joining our Patreon or gifting a m…

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Star Trek and Hopepunk with Hannah McGregor 47:45

4M ago47:45

47:45

Can Humanity have a better future, as a treat? Today we are talking with Hannah McGregor about the special place Star Trek occupies in the sci-fi genre, and what we can learn from it. Also featuring conversation about Doctor Who, Octavia Butler, and a host of book recommendations! The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about nai…

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Heart of Glory: Star Trek TNG s1e20 46:03

4M ago46:03

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Today we are discussing season 1, episode 20 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Coming of Age.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about death rituals, B’Elanna Torres, black light reactive birds, neutral grounds, Rufio interruptions, and our “hey, how are you?” segment. Please consider joining our Patreon or gifting a memb…

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Dear Hashtag Ruthless: An Advice Bonus 37:52

5M ago37:52

37:52

Welcome to our first bonus advice episode of 2025! In this episode: Can I be pansexual if I’ve only ever had one partner? Is it possible to build resilient communities and friendships that last through difficult times? How do we build the future we want to live in? And, how do I figure out my gender when my relationship to my body is already compli…

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Coming of Age: Star Trek TNG s1e19 46:24

5M ago46:24

46:24

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 19 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Coming of Age.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Lark’s window spider and our “hey, how are you?” segment. Don’t miss our sticker sale! 15% off ends January 31st. Please consider joining our Patreon or gifting a membership—our Patrons ar…

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A Relentlessly Queer Birthday Bonus 35:16

5M ago35:16

35:16

It’s our birthday 🥳 and we are celebrating with a delightful little episode full of love and reflection upon the past six years. Make sure you are following us on Instagram so you can celebrate with us! Here’s the Tingler we talked about! Don’t miss our Muppet Treasure Island Yule bonus episode on The Gay Pirate Podcast feed 🏴‍☠️ Want to send us so…

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Muppet Treasure Island 1:04:53

6M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Happy Yule! Today we are bringing you the gift of an episode about Muppet Treasure Island. The patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Tim Curry’s career, telling left from right (and teaching dogs to do it too), the need for a lesbian Miss Piggy movie, the movie Better Luck Tomorrow, and a couple appearances by Lark’s dogs. He…

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Home Soil: Star Trek TNG: s1e18 1:04:08

6M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 18 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Home Soil.” This episode is very special, because it has all of the Patreon exclusive content intact! Normally, the following conversations (totaling around 16 minutes!!!) would be Patreon only: Lark’s dog’s bedtime routine, gay media cancelations and how we would fix …

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Prove Love, Create a Better Timeline 37:20

7M ago37:20

37:20

Welcome to a very special episode of The Gayly Planet, in which we spread a little love to your timeline with our friend and yours, Chuck Tingle. Listen to Lark’s episode with Her Dark Materials here Listen to our latest Chuck interviews here Listen to our full first interview with Chuck here Listen to our full second interview with Chuck here List…

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When the Bough Breaks: Star Trek TNG s1e17 1:09:38

7M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Today we are discussing episode 17 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “When the Bough Breaks.” Here’s the Patreon post! Follow us on instagram for up to date info! The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about beneficial bacteria/Doctor Who/internet showering discourse, and our “hey, how are you?” segment! Find this e…

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Too Short a Season: Star Trek TNG s1e16 44:57

8M ago44:57

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Today we are discussing episode 16 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Too Short a Season.” The Doctor Who story Lark mentioned is called “The Resurrection Casket.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about how aging is a scam, Jeff Goldblum, and our “hey, how are you?” segment! Find this episode's image roundup h…

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11001001: TNG s1e15 43:37

8M ago43:37

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Today we are discussing episode 15 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “11001001.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content including some odd interruptions, athletic wear and where it belongs, The Matrix, and our “hey, how are you?” segment. Find this episode's image roundup here! Want to support us? Here’s a comprehen…

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Angel One: Star Trek TNG s1e14 50:49

9M ago50:49

50:49

Today we are discussing episode 14 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Angel One.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Leonard Crofoot’s website, Halloween costumes future and past, and of course our new “hey how are you” segment! Here’s the Nat Geo article Lark referenced. Here’s the essay Jessie referenced…

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Datalore with Chuck Tingle: Star Trek TNG s1e13 1:21:03

9M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Today we were joined by our dear friend Chuck Tingle to discuss episode 13 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Datalore.” Our conversation with Chuck begins around minute 13! The Patreon version of this episode contains a grand total of 22 minutes of bonus content!!! Bonus Chuck content includes: our feelings about Lore (the character),…

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The Big Goodbye: Star Trek TNG s1e12 49:19

10M ago49:19

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Today we are discussing episode 12 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Big Goodbye.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Brent Spiner’s “Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir,” our wish for more whimsical playtime opportunities for adults, and of course our new “hey how are you” segment! You can find most of our Chuck…

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Haven: Star Trek TNG s1e11 1:04:55

10M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Today we are discussing episode 11 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Haven.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about 16 Candles, Stevie Nicks, and our new “hey, how’s it going” section! You can listen to our interview with Chuck Tingle here! You can listen to our discussion about Bury Your Gays here! You can l…

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Hide and Q: Star Trek TNG s1e10 48:30

11M ago48:30

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Today we are discussing episode 10 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Hide and Q.” Find this episode's image roundup here! The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about AI and the apolcalypse, Rufio being an IRL panda, and a long talk about the science of phobias. Here’s the TikTok Jessie referenced. You can listen t…

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The Battle: Star Trek TNG s1e9 54:16

11M ago54:16

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Today we are discussing Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1, episode 9, “The Battle.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Admiral Jellico, the future of contraceptives, and biological compatibility between species. You can listen to our Pride advice episode here! Please support us if you can! We’ve got some hot hot …

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Justice: Star Trek TNG s1e8 1:03:35

12M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Today we are discussing Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1, episode 8: Justice. The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Star Trek: Discovery and bonobos. It’s time for our semi-annual fund drive! Please consider supporting us in one or more of the following ways—we can’t do this without your help! -Join our Patreon thi…

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Lonely Among Us: Star Trek TNG s1e7 54:32

1y ago54:32

54:32

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 7 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Lonely Among Us.” Find the image roundup for this episode here! Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Lark’s bird bath, a little Wayne’s World aside, br…

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Where No One Has Gone Before: Star Trek: TNG s1e6 1:00:56

1y ago1:00:56

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Today we are discussing Star Trek:TNG season 1, episode 6, “Where No One Has Gone Before.” Find the image roundup for this episode here! Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about the trippy screensavers we liked to look at while high in…

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The Day of the Doctor - Doctor Who Bonus 57:40

1y ago57:40

57:40

Today we are re-releasing our episode about the Doctor Who 50th anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor! We will return to our regularly scheduled programming asap. In the meantime, you should totally join our sticker club, because it's really cool and this month's sticker is Magical!!! You can also join in combination with our Patreon by select…

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The Last Outpost: Star Trek TNG s1e5 52:40

1y ago52:40

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Today we are discussing season 1, episode 5 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Last Outpost.” Find the image roundup for this episode here! Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains ~9 minutes of bonus content about height differences, leaving voicema…

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8. Mermen 49:05

1y ago49:05

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Today we are discussing the final episode of Our Flag Means Death! Join us for our deep dive into season 2, episode 8, “Mermen.” You can watch this episode by joining our Patreon! The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about living in the middle of nowhere, SpongeBob squarepants, Ryan Gosling’s Oscars performance, that one viral…

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The Final Fronqueer 17:32

1y ago17:32

17:32

The Gayly Planet is now officially a Star Trek: The Next Generation podcast! In honor of the new subject matter, we made you a little introduction episode— listen now to meet the queer nerds behind the hot takes. Find Jessie on instagram Find Lark on instagram or on his website The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about ~gende…

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7. Man on Fire

1y ago

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Today we are discussing Our Flag Means Death season 2, episode 7, “Man on Fire.” You can get your “Be Gay Do Crime” sticker here! Find this episode’s image roundup here The Patreon version of this episode contains a TON of bonus content, including: the Lost Girls series by Alan Moore, the types of alcohol that your hosts have *feelings* about, Iron…

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Code of Honor: Star Trek: The Next Generation s1e4 56:00

1y ago56:00

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Today we are discussing season one, episode 4 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Code of Honor.” Find the image roundup for this episode here! Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains a bonus conversation about Jessie encountering the trials of having to…

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6. Calypso's Birthday

1y ago

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Today we are talking about Our Flag Means Death season 2, episode 6, Calypso’s Birthday. Here’s your image roundup for this episode! You can order a “Be Gay Do Crime” Revenge sticker here! Patrons get extended versions of every episode! The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about the joy of rearranging furniture, whiskey, centi…

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5. The Curse of the Seafaring Life 48:54

1+ y ago48:54

48:54

Today we are discussing Our Flag Means Death season 2, episode 5, “The Curse of the Seafaring Life.” You can preorder a “Be Gay Do Crime” Revenge sticker here! Interested in a portrait by Lark? You can commission one either through our shop or by joining our Patreon for a full year! Here’s the instagram post with details as well. The image roundup …

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Goodbye to You: WATG is going home! 2:50

1+ y ago2:50

2:50

Hello, and welcome to an update! We Are The Gayers is headed home to Patreon for the foreseeable future, so find us there! You can also listen to the other Hashtag Ruthless podcasts for free wherever you like! The Gayly Planet is about Star Trek: The Next Generation The Gay Pirate Podcast is about Our Flag Means Death EsGAYpe From Reality is about …

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The Naked Now: Star Trek TNG s1e3 51:10

1+ y ago51:10

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Today we are discussing season 1, episode 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Naked Now.” Find the image roundup for this episode here! Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus conversations about Futurama and our strongly differing opinions a…

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Deja Q: a TNG Valentine's Day BONUS! 43:38

1+ y ago43:38

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Today we have a Valentine’s Day bonus episode for you, in which we discuss the Star Trek TNG episode “Deja Q” (season 3, episode 13)! This episode originally came out as a bonus ep for our other podcast, EsGAYpe From Reality, back in January of 2023. Right now, Lark is offering cute portraits of people and/or pets in order to raise money to cover R…

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4. Fun and Games 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

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Today we are discussing Our Flag Means Death season 2, episode 4, “Fun and Games.” Screenshot roundup can be found here Here’s Buttons’ vessel, should you happen to live in the UK and also desire to turn into a bird! You can preorder a “Be Gay Do Crime” Revenge sticker now! (It’s also available as a mug!) Interested in a portrait by Lark? You can c…

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3. The Innkeeper 44:45

1+ y ago44:45

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Today we are discussing Our Flag Means Death season 2, episode 3, “The Innkeeper.” Interested in a portrait by Lark? You can commission one either through our shop or by joining our Patreon for a full year! Here’s the instagram post with details as well. Patrons get extended versions of every episode! The Patreon version of this episode contains bo…

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Encounter at Farpoint: Star Trek TNG Pilot 55:22

1+ y ago55:22

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Welcome to the second of two episodes that we have for you today, in which we dig into the Star Trek: The Next Generation pilot episode, Encounter at Farpoint parts 1 and 2! If you missed the first of today’s eps, in which we discuss the possibility of us becoming a Star Trek podcast, why we would do so, what we love about the show, and what we wil…

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Are we a Star Trek Pod now? You Decide!!! 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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Welcome to the first of two episodes that we have for you today! This episode is a discussion about why we might be switching to a Star Trek: The Next Generation podcast, what we love about the show, and what we have to add to the conversation! Don’t miss the other episode, in which we talk all about the pilot episode of TNG, Encounter at Farpoint!…

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Can't Stop The Music with Alex Steed 1:32:26

1+ y ago1:32:26

1:32:26

Today we have such a special treat for you! We were joined by Alex Steed for a discussion about Can’t Stop the Music—a movie you probably haven’t heard of, but don’t let that stop you from listening. As requested, there is an extremely thorough summary of the movie (almost 10 minutes long! I did my best!) at the beginning, so even if you don’t plan…

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2. Red Flags 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

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Today we are discussing Our Flag Means Death season 2, episode 2: Red Flags. Find an image roundup for this episode here! Our Patrons get extended versions of every episode! The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about eating vs tasting, forgetting how to podcast (again!), your hosts’ bookshelf organization preferences, and icon…

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1. Impossible Birds 55:50

1+ y ago55:50

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The Gay Pirate Podcast is back!!! And today we are discussing Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 1, Impossible Birds. At the moment I can’t find a good resource for s2 screenshots, so if you have one please email it to [email protected] so I can create image roundups for the episodes! Our Patrons get extended versions of every episod…

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Fanfic Bonus: “Cat’s-paw” by Jessie Blount 38:38

1+ y ago38:38

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Today we have a very special bonus episode for you, in which Jessie wrote a fanfic, and Lark reads it to you! Support us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and also to keep us on the air! Find us at hashtagruthless.com and on instagram Listen to our other podcasts: The Gayly Planet EsGAYpe From Reality We Are The Gayers Check out our lovely merch…

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Barbie (2023) 1:08:30

1+ y ago1:08:30

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Today we are discussing Barbie (2023)! Support us on Patreon to help keep this podcast (and all our pods!) on the air! The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about working from home, Lake Superior, Lark’s barbies, and The Velveteen Rabbit! Images of the things we discussed can be found on the episode webpage! Here’s a very detai…

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The Star Beast (A Wibbly Wobbly Not-So-Mini Minisode) 47:22

1+ y ago47:22

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We know it's been a long time coming but we are BACK fam. And ready to regale you with our thoughts on THE STAR BEAST in this not-so-mini minisode! We recorded before "Wild Blue Yonder" and "The Giggle" came out, so there are no spoilers for those episodes herein! Transcripts for all of our episodes can bee found at wibblypod.com/transcripts Suppor…

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