Best QUEERY Podcasts (2025)

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Season 9 Ep 9: Great clips and the joy of fake mustaches 58:31

7d ago58:31

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This week's episode kicks off with a downhill fast story that involves a small mishap with the baby. It should be said that no baby was hurt, and really a baby was only startled. Poor Rheannon lost track of who all was in the bed, and perhaps mistook a baby in a bouncer for a cat. Tamara tagged along when her brother and niece were getting hair cut…

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Season 9 Ep 8: "Squid Ink" Pasta and surprise traffic at 10 pm 1:00:31

28d ago1:00:31

1:00:31

This episode kicks off with Tamara's fail at "Squid Ink" pasta. It was not good, but new cooking attempt was made and squid was eaten. Although, it was a very smelly cooking process. Rheannon is weighing her options to bake a birthday cake or buying a birthday cake. Tamara supports both options, but at the end of the day what brings the most joy is…

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Season 9 Ep 7: Orange drinks made with love and the trouble with treadmills 58:35

1M ago58:35

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This weeks episode kicks off with a couple orange drinks and compliments for Rheannon. She both has adorable children and is building an epic play structure. Rheannon officially loses her first workout challenge and Tamara is excited to dish up the next cooking challenge. Rheannon puts a timeline on Tamara having to cook her homemade squid pasta. T…

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Season 9 Ep 6: Office upgrades and Friday night fundraiser 1:11:09

2M ago1:11:09

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Rheannon is upgrading the office, and the toddler is loving drawing on the chalk wall. However, the toddler now thinks that she can draw on all surfaces. Tamara enjoyed exploring a Chef Store. Some good finds, but also she bought so many energy drinks. Tamara finally made good on her workout challenge lost and made a kale salad. Rheannon has taught…

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Season 9 Ep 5: Mystery canned balls and safety goggles 1:09:58

2M ago1:09:58

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Tamara is very excited about her new lamp, even if Rheannon thinks it is over engineered. John makes an appearance on the pod, and like a good dog doesn't bark but hangs out. Tamara lost a week of the workout challenge, so Rheannon decides her cooking challenge for the next week. Tamara is enjoying her canned boba drink, but is not sure what types …

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Season 9 Ep 3: Twin boy adventures and Toddler Tribulations 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

This week's episode kicks off with Tamara sharing a fun visit with her friend and her twin boys. Twins are wild because they can learn from each other and you can see them always watching. Rheannon was coasting this week winning the work out challenge. Tamara tried to work out with new shoes, but was gifted two right shoes. Rheannon is struggling w…

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Episode 20 ǀ Queerying Archaeology 41:22

2M ago41:22

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Rosemary talks to Victoria Trow about how taking a queer feminist approach to archaeology can bring about new interpretations of gendered labour, highlight archaeologists' subjectivity and make us aware of the diversity of past human experiences. Warning: includes discussion of koīwi and human remains. Shownotes: https://worldarchaeologicalcongress…

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Season 9 Ep 2: Planes, trains, Lyfts, and a bus: there and back again downhill fast style 1:18:58

4M ago1:18:58

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This episode starts off with some modification to the workout challenge due to Tamara having an ear infection in both ears. Rheannon is crushing it, while Tamara is struggling being sick. Tamara does a run down of the difference of the book and movie of Wicked. Additionally, a small rabbit hole around the history of the movie The Wizard of Oz. Tama…

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Season 9 Ep.3 Travel Chaos, Hotel Madness, and Spicy Book Club Tales 1:24:59

4M ago1:24:59

1:24:59

In this week’s Downhill Fast, Tamara and Rheannon reunite for a live, in-person episode! Tamara’s journey to get to Rheannon was one for the books from forgetting her wallet to battling the elements, it was anything but smooth sailing. Meanwhile, Rheannon shares updates on the ski trip hotel stay (yes, Tamara eventually made it there… 24 hours late…

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Season 9 Ep 1: Sickness, East Coast, Helicopters, and Nightbitch 1:22:38

4M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

In this hilarious installment of Downhill Fast, Rheannon and Tamara cover it all from Tamara’s globe-trotting ambitions (despite recovering from an epic sick streak) to Rheannon’s dubious stance on fancy water bottles (her wife is not happy). Rheannon shares her ski weekend antics, complete with rescue toboggans and family misadventures, while Tama…

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Season 8 Ep 32: Attempts of a Magical Christmas and a Great British Bake Off Challenge 1:14:48

5M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

This week's episode kicks off with Tamara opening some wine and Rheannon get's into her attempt at a magical Christmas. Is it possible to be sick two year's in a row for Christmas? It absolutely is. It goes epically downhill fast and it brings down the whole house. A very happy toddler with a piece of pizza went into the truck, but things change on…

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Theories & Queeries #30 49:17

5M ago49:17

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Andy and Alyssa return to the world of Give Yourself Goosebumps with #12: Welcome to the Wicked Wax Museum. As they explore this presumably Massachusetts-based attraction, they encounter history, horrors, Easter eggs, and puzzling workplaces. Follow @saypodanddie on Instagram, and get in touch at [email protected] // Theme music by Haunted Cor…

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Season 8 Ep 31: Santa Stranger Danger and Spa Treatements 1:07:38

6M ago1:07:38

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This week's episode kicks off with a spa comparison. Rheannon got out of a sauna bag to come podcast while Tamara visited a spa the day before for four hours. Rheannon has a lot of concerns, but Tamara was unbothered. While trying to be healthy Tamara accidentally ordered the wrong drink. What she thought was juice was a red vinegar blueberry tea. …

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Season 8 Ep 30: New member of the family and a new couch! 1:21:25

6M ago1:21:25

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This episode kicks off with Tamara sharing the adventure that was bringing her new couch home. The U-haul was an unplanned expense, and it went downhill from there. Rheannon got a phone call for some venting, but then she took the side of Tamara's Mom. Tamara did repay her folks by helping put up Christmas lights. Rheannon thought the 30 year old l…

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Episode 19 ǀ Te Aro Pā – compromise and collaboration 21:03

6M ago21:03

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Rosemary talks to Liz Mellish and David Dowsett about negotiations and relationships that enabled the long-term preservation of the punga whare at the Te Aro Pā site, and what they learnt along the way.By aotearoaunearthed

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Episode 18 ǀ Te Aro Pā – conservation and archaeology 27:11

6M ago27:11

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Rosemary talks to Nicola Molloy, Rick McGovern-Wilson and Dean Whiting about their archaeological and conservation work at the highly significant Te Aro Pā site in Wellington, almost 20 years ago.By aotearoaunearthed

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Season 8 Ep 29: Victory Root Beer and a good looking nerd 1:08:23

6M ago1:08:23

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Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the US election, so we were predicting the election before the election results were in. This episode kicks off with Tamara enjoying a victory Root Beer for her preceived Fantasy Football win. The game was not over, but Tamara likes living on the edge of heckling before the game is over and the true winn…

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S3E05 - Dr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz (Goosebumps HorrorLand #5) 1:07:14

6M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Andy and Alyssa read Goosebumps HorrorLand #5: Dr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz, which achieves the distinction of being the worst book they've read for the podcast (so far). Along the way, they discuss questionable fashion choices, Ice Capades, unhinged male villains, veggie burgers and nachos, bizarre catchphrases, the blending of the main story wit…

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Season 8 Ep. 28: Fantasy Football Interviews 1:20:55

6M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

🎙️ Special guest alert! Rheannon and Tamara are back, and this time they’re bringing on family and friends from their fantasy football league for some fun interviews. Expect laughs, randomness, and a whole lot of banter in this week’s episode of Downhill Fast Pod—Season 8, Episode 28. Don’t miss it! 🙌 #DownhillFastPod #PodcastLife #FantasyFootballF…

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S3E04 - The Scream of the Haunted Mask (Goosebumps HorrorLand #4) 55:23

7M ago55:23

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This week, Andy and Alyssa read Goosebumps HorrorLand #4: The Scream of the Haunted Mask. As they reacquaint themselves with Carly Beth Caldwell, they discuss trauma, bad friends, lopsided grins, scary horse things, ghost animals, obscure historical attractions, and the mysterious shopkeeper's motives. Follow @saypodanddie on Instagram, and get in …

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Theories & Queeries #29 35:17

7M ago35:17

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In this bonus episode, Andy and Alyssa revisit their old game, RLS vs LMN -- with a twist. This time, Andy must guess whether a plot summary was written by R.L. Stine, the Lifetime Movie Network, or Chat GPT. Play along and let us know how you did! Follow @saypodanddie on Instagram, and get in touch at [email protected] // Theme music by Haunt…

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S3E03 - Monster Blood for Breakfast! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #3) 54:15

7M ago54:15

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Andy and Alyssa read Goosebumps HorrorLand #3: Monster Blood for Breakfast! Along the way, they discuss cool kids, science versus sci-fi, food issues, confusing size logistics, wild science fair projects, steroids, and the horrors of the Internet. Follow @saypodanddie on Instagram, and get in touch at [email protected] // Theme music by Haunte…

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S3E02 - Creep from the Deep (Goosebumps HorrorLand #2) 51:08

7M ago51:08

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This week, Andy and Alyssa read Goosebumps HorrorLand #2: Creep from the Deep. As they reacquaint themselves with Billy and Sheena Deep, they discuss submersibles, pirates, the undead, folktales, body and face horror, bad childcare, and more. Spoiler alert:not a single frickin' mermaid to be found! Follow @saypodanddie on Instagram, and get in touc…

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Season 8 Ep 27: Cute swimsuits, bittersweet concert, and one day home decorations 1:16:41

8M ago1:16:41

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Tamara was living her best life in cute swimsuit and hot tub life. Winning Fantasy Football this week for Tamara came down to one last receiver needing 22 points on Monday Night Football. It was very stressful, but Tamara pulled out the win. Tamara shares how great it was to see her favorite band in concert. Even if it was bittersweet that the Band…

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Season 8 Ep 26: 300 nerf darts and bow and arrows. What could go wrong? 1:07:44

8M ago1:07:44

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This week's episode kicks off with Tamara unboxing of her first ever TikTok purchase. The unbox perhaps wasn't the most exiting, but Tamara is very exciting for her new foot massager. Tamara continued her activities by trying two new "healthy" drinks. One was a green juice and one was a water. What could possibly go wrong. Tamara had a great time v…

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S3E01 - Revenge of the Living Dummy (HorrorLand #1) 58:41

8M ago58:41

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Andy and Alyssa are back! They kick off the new season with Goosebumps HorrorLand #1: Revenge of the Living Dummy. Follow @saypodanddie on Instagram, and get in touch at [email protected] // Theme music by Haunted CorposeBy Say Podcast and Die!

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Season 8 Ep 25: Fantasy Football Show Down and Secret Surprises 1:02:23

8M ago1:02:23

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This week Tamara is still struggling with the Fantasy Football. Her tactic of picking players just because she likes them isn't working. Also, she doesn't have the patience to keep players after one bad week. Rheannon didn't celebrate until the week was finally over, because she learned her lesson from last week. Tamara was very frustrated to watch…

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Episode 17 ǀ Buildings archaeology and working in the Christchurch CBD Red Zone 26:36

8M ago26:36

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Rosemary talks to Matthew Hennessey about buildings archaeology and his experiences working inside the Christchurch CBD Red Zone cordon after the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes.By aotearoaunearthed

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Season 8 Ep.24 Fantasy Football Panic, Movie Thrillers, and Llama Drama 1:12:44

9M ago1:12:44

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In this hilarious episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara and Rheannon start off with some classic fantasy football anxiety as people scramble to log in and pick their players last minute. Our hosts then dive into movie reviews, covering everything from Longless to trap thrillers—just in time for spooky season! Rheannon tops it off with a family story fro…

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Season 8 Ep.23: Fantasy Footaball, Subscription Underwear, Motherhood Drama 1:10:17

9M ago1:10:17

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In this fashionably late episode of Downhill Fast, the co-hosts dive into the world of fantasy football, joining the fun with friends and listeners. Rheannon shares an update on her wardrobe subscription, especially the unpredictable mail-order undergarments—neon colors and dollar sign patterns included—that her wife isn’t exactly thrilled about. I…

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Season 8 Ep 22: Clowns, fishing, and then fantasy football... 1:10:20

10M ago1:10:20

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This week's episode kicks off with Tamara's downhill fast story from a concert. The opener was the rock start Joan Jett and the headliner was the amazing Alanis Morissette. Although the concert was amazing, and there wasn't any actual rain Tamara did manage to lose her debit card at the concert. Unclear how, but lucky for her a nice human found it …

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Season 8 Ep. 21: Ghosts, TVs, and River Adventures 55:30

10M ago55:30

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In this week’s episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara makes a grand entrance by arriving fashionably late—45 minutes to be exact! Rheannon was almost convinced she’d choked on a chip, but Tamara made it just in time to share her epic tales. Tamara recounts the adventure of procuring a TV, complete with Rheannon’s witty banter. Could there be a ghost in T…

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Season 8 Ep 20: Tamara’s European Escapades: Exotic Eats and Hilarious Tales 1:05:46

10M ago1:05:46

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In this episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara is back from her trip to Europe! Hear all about the places she visited and the exotic dishes she tried. While Rheannon has stories to share, this episode is all about Tamara and her globe-trotting adventures. Join us for all the hilarious banter and exciting tales from our hosts.…

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Season 8 Ep. 19: Moving, Arcades, and Mischievous Pets! 1:11:49

11M ago1:11:49

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The moving saga continues as Tamara discusses her latest endeavors. Rheannon hilariously recounts how she triumphed over Tamara at the clown game in the arcade. Tamara may have misled Rheannon and Cinnamon with a questionable movie choice. Rheannon also shares the woes of dealing with a mischievous fur baby and the ensuing chaos. Listen to these st…

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Season 8 Ep. 18: Moving Mishaps and Nail Salon Shenanigans 1:11:51

12M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

In this hilarious episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara shares the chaos of moving from her current apartment to her new place. Rheannon recounts their side-splitting visit to the nail salon, that left her feeling like a tumbleweed in a western. From moving misadventures to nail salon hilarity, you won’t want to miss this episode packed with laughs and …

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Season 8 Ep 17: Roadtrip Debacle, Speed Game, and In person challenge 59:41

12M ago59:41

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In this episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara and Rheannon bring you another fun-filled in-person live show! Rheannon shares her recent road trip to Seattle with her wife, including the hilarious moment when Cinnamon screamed “vermin!” at a deer—an experience ripe for marriage counseling. Tamara talks about her own adventures and introduces a speedy gam…

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Season 8 Ep. 16: Reunion and Revelations-Live Podcast insanity with Tamara and Rheannon 57:18

1y ago57:18

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In this lively episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara and Rheannon podcast live together! They share the joy of reuniting in person, catching up on family events, and sharing adventures. The conversation takes a fun twist as they debate who has the softer skin. Tamara earns the title of "dish fairy" by impressively handling all of Rheannon’s dishes, show…

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Season 8 Ep 15: Bathtub installation, Bio Fluids, Piñata, Dead Poets? 1:19:06

1y ago1:19:06

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In Season 8, Episode 15 of "Downhill Fast," join Tamara and Rheannon for another round of laughter-packed antics! This week, they wrestle with the ups and downs of bathtub installations, explore the enigmatic world of mysterious bodily fluids, and gear up for the impending chaos of a piñata at Rheannon's child's upcoming first birthday—will it be a…

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Episode 16 ǀ Archaeology activities for kids 15:27

1y ago15:27

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Rosemary talks to Rebecca Cox, Manager of Mercury Bay Museum, about her experiences running archaeological activities for kids at the museum and local schools.By aotearoaunearthed

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Season 8 Ep 14: Fancy drinks in Portland and Pantry Hamsters 1:15:29

1y ago1:15:29

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This week's episode kicks off with Tamara recovering both from a sore back and a very spicy dinner in Portland. A fun evening in Portland included dinner and drinks, and Tamara did her best to keep up with ordering a fancy drink. Dinner and drinks were very good, but surprisingly spicy. Rheannon's house hold is struggling with another round of cold…

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Season 8 Ep 13: IKEA adventures, movie marathons, and memorizing baby books 1:09:08

1y ago1:09:08

1:09:08

This weeks episode kicks off with Tamara's adventure at IKEA. She was very happy to buy some new lights, but things got off track and she ended up having a few more things jump into her cart. She is still very happy with all of her purchases. Rheannon is concerned about Tamara's choice of movies for a movie marathon. Tamara struggles to talk Rheann…

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Season 8 Ep 12: Homemade Blaire Witch Project and the never ending cold 1:06:37

1y ago1:06:37

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This week's episode kicks off with minor tech support. Tamara was thoroughly entertained by a facetime mini Blaire Witch Project. It was like being in the movie only if it was a comedy and your best friend was running through their own house. It is amazing what a shaking camera and a dark interior can accommodate. Last week Tamara was struggling ge…

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Season 8 Ep.11 - Crushes, True Detective Disappointments, & Fairy Godmother Wonders 1:14:24

1y ago1:14:24

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In this hilariously uncensored episode of Downhill Fast, Rheannon hilariously claps back at her wife's oddball infatuation with Tom Cruise's Lestat from 1994, sharing her mix of horror and bizarre agreement. Amid the chaos, Tamara weaves through the madness, uncovering the underlying truths and helping Rheannon see her own blend of masculinity and …

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Season 8 Ep.10: Special Guest,Vampires, Voyages, and Vintage Crushes 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

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"🎙️💣 'Downhill Fast' goes wild! 💣🎙️ Rheannon's MIA, so Theresa & Tamara wreak havoc with cheeky challenges and a space odyssey in 'Project Hail Mary.' 🚀 Plus, Theresa confesses her crush on Tom Cruise a la Vampire - swoon-worthy hair included! 🧛‍♂️✨ Missing this episode? You'd miss more laughs and thrills than your heart can handle. 🔥 #TandTDynamit…

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Season 8 Ep 9: Stressed out super bowl and the saga of watching best Oscar films 1:11:33

1+ y ago1:11:33

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In this riot of an episode, Tamara dives headfirst (and wrist-first, unfortunately) into the saga of her latest athletic misadventure. Picture this: a tale of bravery, folly, and a wrist that's seen better days. Rheannon, ever the sage, swoops in with remedies that sound more like ancient witchcraft than actual medical advice. Tamara, in her infini…

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Farewell 23:44

1+ y ago23:44

23:44

Our final episode of Queery, featuring you, the Queeroes!By cameron esposito, queery, maximumfun.org

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McKenzie Goodwin and Rachel Scanlon of Two Dykes and a Mic 1:00:40

1+ y ago1:00:40

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Co-hosts of TWO DYKES AND A MIC Rachel Scanlon and McKenzie Goodwin sit down with Cameron to discuss their origins together as a double act, new additions to their rider, and more.By queery, Cameron Esposito, maximumfun.org

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