Best Raymond Wise Podcasts (2025)

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August WOTC: Holding Space for Lil Nas X and Comparing Church Carpets 1:14:42

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie unpack trending stories from August and take a detour into the most unhinged church kid side tangent. Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on InstagramBy Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie

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Childhood Fame 1:13:40

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the complex nature of childhood fame. Listen along as they unpack parenting styles, financial burdens, and the exploitative nature of the industry that parents support their children in. WOTC is Halle Berry's ex has too much audacity, and Sean Kingston is sentenced to prison ti…

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We Quit! 1:22:21

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss quitting! Listen along for more information, wink wink! Word on the curb is Cardi B is out here giving everything but body positivity, and Texas Democrats are on the run! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram…

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July WOTC: A DC Reunion, Drag Race All Stars, & Whatever Laverne Cox Is Doing 1:25:07

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie dive into their messy bags. Listen along as they unpack trending headlines from this chaotic month! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on InstagramBy Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie

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Couch Cushion Episode: Dating Woes, Black Phrases, & Reddit Threads 1:28:45

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This week, your hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie are breaking the format to bring you a variety episode. Listen along as they answer Reddit questions, discuss the origins of popular Black phrases, and spill dating tea! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram…

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Dear Problematic Fave: Nicki Minaj 1:27:32

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This week, your favorite messy trio, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie, tackle the meteoric rise and slightly unhinged descent of Nicki Minaj. From dominating the charts in the mid-2000s to beefing with anyone who owns a mic (and a Twitter account), the Queen of Rap has done it all (besides winning a Grammy). In this episode, the BNQ crew t…

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June WOTC: Tyler Perry, Diddy, and Deadbeat Daddies 1:10:01

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie dig into all of the mess from June. From Tyler Perry's lawsuit, to Diddy's verdict and even Nelly refusing to step up and a change damn diaper. This episode is strictly Word on the Curb! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram…

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Black Women in Television 1:07:43

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In this episode, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the pioneering Black women in investigative and journalistic television. Listen along as they highlight their faves and acknowledge the many ways the landscape has shifted. From talk shows to news stations and even podcasts, the impact and talent of Black women in journal…

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Transparency: A Conversation Amongst Family (Part 2) 1:28:59

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Transmisia: a term that captures the prejudice, hatred, and systemic discrimination faced by transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people. Transmisia goes beyond the narrow definition of "transphobia." In this second installment of Transparency: A Conversation Amongst Family, your host Randy Nygel and BoDaBaddie are joined once again by…

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BNQ Investigates: Dating Apps 1:19:17

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss their experiences with dating apps- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Word on the Curb is that homophobic artists are performing at Pride, and NeNe Leakes subjected T.S. Madison to transphobia. Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram…

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Tops, Bottoms, and Sides: Fluidity in Sexuallity 1:23:42

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie share updates and new developments in their personal lives and discuss the many labels and terms for queer sexual preferences. Listen along as they break down new terms and definitions and speak on their own sexual preferences. This week, the word on the curb is Patti LuPone put her mo…

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Unsung & Unapologetic: Queer Icons in Black History 1:11:49

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This week, your hosts Raymond Wise, Randy Nygel, & BoDaBaddie are celebrating trailblazers who not only shaped their fields but also boldly existed at the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ identity—whether they lived out loud or between the lines of history. Word on the curb is that the price of eggs could drop, and the Kennedy Center's new chair me…

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February WOTC: Black Jesus & Lawsuits & Robots, Oh My! 1:23:43

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This week, your hosts Raymond Wise, Randy Nygel, and BoDaBaddie cover the headlines that caught their attention this month. From Cynthia Erivo playing Jesus to Diddy's lawyer quitting, it's been a chaotic Black History Month. Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on InstagramBy Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie

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BNQ: Spin the Block 1:26:32

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie revisit conversations from some of their most popular episodes and take questions from listeners. Word on the Curb is Kendrick Lamar gave us a Super Bowl halftime show that was Blackity Black Black! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram…

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BNQ Recap: The Grammys 1:26:51

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This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie recap music's biggest night, the Grammys! From the fashions, to the winners and the performances- listen to their unfiltered thoughts. *Bo wanted to add that Rumi is on Cowboy Carter, not Sir, and Doechii is the third woman to win best rap album, but the first to win best rap album for …

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January WOTC: LEAVE THE CHICKEN ALONE!!! 1:28:13

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This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie recap all of the major headlines from the month of January. From Trump's never ending list of executive orders, to Don Julio's collaboration with Popeye's Fried Chicken. PS - Happy 50th Episode! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram…

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Our Tin Hats Are Tingling! 1:00:04

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This week, the hosts of Black iNQueery deserved a mental health break. Enjoy this evergreen episode about conspiracy theories recorded at an earlier date! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on InstagramBy Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie

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Transparency: A Conversation Amongst Family (Part 1) Ft. Xay Dé Fisher 1:28:22

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This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie are joined by special guest Xay Dé Fisher, and dive into the lived experiences of Black trans people in the United States. Listen along as they shed light on the intersection of race and gender identity. From facing systemic violence and discrimination to celebrating the resilience and …

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Cruising Culture: All Aboard If You Dare 1:21:42

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This week your hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss one of the anchor's of gay culture, cruising! You know, when you see someone out at the park, at the beach, or a dimly lit bar. They give you a nod, you nod back... and well- you can guess the rest. Word on the Curb is Muni Long attacks the music industry and Nicki Minaj attack…

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Bonus Episode : A Very Gay Holiday 57:15

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This was recorded just before Christmas, enjoy! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on InstagramBy Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie

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New Year New B*tch 1:29:18

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It's 2025 and your hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie are BACK and discussing their intentions and thoughts on the upcoming year in general. Listen as they reflect, plan, and go off on the occasional tangent about various achieved (and sometimes failed) goals! Word on the Curb is Beyoncé Bowl is everything we needed, and Blake Lively …

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December WOTC: A Very Queer Side Eye 1:26:50

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This week, your hosts Raymond Wise, Randy Nygel, and BoDaBaddie cover some of the stories that caught their eye in December, from the Queer Eye drama in the background to Blue Ivy's red carpet fashion. This episode is a ki! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on InstagramBy Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie

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A Dream Deferred 1:23:42

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This week, your hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie, unpack the meaningful poem "Harlem", also known as "A Dream Deferred." Listen along as they share how their dreams have shifted and discuss the dreams they're still holding space for. This week's word on the curb is that CEO assassin Luigi Mangione has caused a cultural shift, and Ja…

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Is It Giving Thanks? Now Behold The Ham 1:29:33

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This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the many feelings that come with Thanksgiving. Word on the street is that Disney has the girls in a tizzy over their recent casting decision (again), and TD Jakes had a health event. Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram…

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November WOTC: Geriatric Tomfoolery 1:27:34

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This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the biggest stories from November. From Mike Tyson's fight to Denzel Washington's retirement! Listen along and have a ki! Matter: Any substance that has mass and takes up space by having volume. Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram…

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America Has A Problem/Copper Kamala 1:21:20

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Between the Trump presidency and ignorant online discourse, we're tired. Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on InstagramBy Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie

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Self Care: B*tch You Need It 1:12:36

10M ago1:12:36

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Self. Care. That's it, that's all. Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on InstagramBy Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie

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Tears & Fears 1:27:37

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This week your hosts, Raymond Wise, BoDaBaddie, and Randy Nygel are dipping into their candy bag of fears to break down the things that fright them to tears. Listen along as they cackle and shade one another about the things their afraid of, and the very real threats they face in the US simply because of their identities. Word on the curb is Trump …

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October WOTC: Green Lantern Casting, Saweetie's Psychological Battle, and Trump's Music Festival 1:30:38

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the trending headlines from October! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on InstagramBy Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie

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Rank Your Faves: No Take Backs! 1:24:57

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie play a fun and chaotic game in which they are instructed to rank their favorites from 1 to 5. Listen along as Black iNQueery ranks their favorites in categories such as Favorite Actor, Favorite Song, Sexiest Man Alive, and more! The game was not very demure, and debates were held, ther…

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We Come To This Place For Magic 1:15:45

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss all things movie: their favorite tropes, their favorite films, and the ones they can't stand. Listen along and drop us a line on social media to share some of your favorites! This week's word on the curb is Kelsey (who? exactly!) is modeling Nicki Minaj's shoes... why? Send us …

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Can She Use Yo Comb? 1:25:51

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This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss interracial dating. Listen along as they share their experience with dating across different cultures, and highlight the joys and woes of those relationships. This week's WOTC is Janet Jackson and her chaotic comments about Kamala Harris, and nobody is laughing at the Sh*ts & Gi…

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Ableism 1:30:23

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This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss ableism and how we can all do a little bit more to make our communities more accessible for all. This week's word on the curb is F*** Bad Boy and Diddy! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on InstagramBy Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie

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Divorce, Babes 1:31:30

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This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss their thoughts and views on marriage and divorce. Listen along as they share the impact of divorce on their personal lives and relationships! Word on the curb is NLE Choppa has the gworls in a tizzy and Kendrick Lamar has Louisinana up in arms. Send us a text Support the show Fo…

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WOTC: The DNC, Sir Davis, and Summer D*ck 1:51:01

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This week we're back with a Word on the Curb episode to wrap up August! Listen along as your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie review each day of the DNC, discuss Alicia Keys turning down nine million dollars, and the phenomenon known as "Summer D*ck"! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram…

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Breaking the Competitive Cycle 1:27:00

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This week your hosts Raymond Wise, Randy Nygel, and BoDaBaddie share their struggles with comparing themselves to others and the victories that come with healthy competition. Listen along as they reflect on a society that makes almost everything a competition, and learn what tools are helpful to them when the competition gets a little too real. Thi…

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The Foods That Raised Us 1:09:25

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Hope you're not hungry! This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie dish out their hot food takes and discuss the cultural significance of "saving recipes". Grab a snack and listen along as they share their fondest foodie memories, and create the perfect menu for their ultimate dinner party! Word on the Curb is we do not play abo…

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DEI, It Matters 1:35:26

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This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDabBaddie discuss the movement to erase DEI initiatives and programs nationwide. Listen along as they share experiences of what happens when there is no space for DEI, and discuss how to move forward without the tools and resources that DEI provides. Word on the curb is that the Olympic games sh…

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WOTC: Entertainment... at What Cost? 1:34:16

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This week is a jam-packed Word on the Curb episode! Tune in to hear hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie share their unfiltered thoughts and reactions to some of the top headlines in July. They cover everything from Kim Burrell to Kamala Harris to the Olympics in Paris, it's all here baby! Oui oui indeed! Send us a text Support the show…

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The Dangers (and Perks) of a Femme Presentation 1:28:57

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the best and worst parts of a femme presentation. Listen along as they recount first-hand accounts of misogyny in the queer community, and how they break stereotypes rooted in the binary of gender roles. Word on the curb is Biden gave in and threw in the towel, meanwhile, Chica…

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50 First Dates/How to Lose a Gay in 10 Minutes 1:32:14

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BNQ is back this week with another episode about dating! This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie spill the tea on all the things that can go right on a first date, and of course, the almost never-ending list of what can go wrong! Listen and laugh along as they laugh over the chaos of it all. Word on the curb is the AKA's shar…

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Democracy Sashays Away 1:32:07

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This week you should probably brace yourself, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie are discussing politics. Listen along as they share their concerns, critiques, and opinions on the current state of American politics and the horror that is Project 2025. Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram…

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The Bonnet Chronicles: Cecred Scalps & Texturism 1:25:22

1y ago1:25:22

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Taylor Casey is still missing. Taylor, known for her vibrant and loving personality, has been practicing yoga for 15 years and went to the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat to fulfill a long-term goal of deepening her practice. Eager to return to Chicago, she looked forward to sharing her newfound knowledge and experience with others. Taylor Casey was …

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Hard to Say Goodbye: Navigating Grief 1:27:40

1y ago1:27:40

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Taylor, known for her vibrant and loving personality, has been practicing yoga for 15 years and went to the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat to fulfill a long-term goal of deepening her practice. Eager to return to Chicago, she looked forward to sharing her newfound knowledge and experience with others. Taylor Casey was last seen in the area of Paradi…

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Mattress on the Floor/Plastic off the Sofa 1:29:57

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This week is all about safe sex! From knowing your boundaries to safe words, listen along as your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie share some nuggets from their sexual escapades. Word on the curb is the TGIF show is showing their slip, and Kenya Moore is suspended from RHOA! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black iNQueery on In…

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Daddy Lessons 1:40:08

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This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie share their thoughts on the relationship between fathers and their queer children. Listen along as they unpack memories they have with their fathers, and share the lessons that still impact them most today. Word on the curb is Don Lemmon missed the mark in a major way, and RocNation is …

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Coming Out, Pulling Out, and Going In 1:36:46

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Happy Pride! This week your host Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie reflect on and share their coming out stories. Listen along as they discuss the impact that coming out can have on yourself, and those around you. This week's word on the curb: Black face booksellers, Carlton Banks is lashing out online, and the rap girlies are fighting! Sen…

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WOTC: Denouncements, Giuseppe Boots, & Kelly Price’s Prayers 1:39:07

1+ y ago1:39:07

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This week's special episode is strictly word on the curb! Your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDabaddie discuss headlines that didn't make it into previous episodes. From Red Lobster to Cam'ron on CNN, the BnQ hosts have thoughts! Listen along and share some of your thoughts by tagging us on IG! Send us a text Support the show Follow Black i…

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We Forgiving or Nah? 1:39:49

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This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie get into the nitty gritty of what it looks like to forgive. From forgiving friends, family, and even ourselves this introspective episode dissects the feelings and challenges of working to forgive. Word on the curb is Anita Baker is canceling shows with little notice and teachers are g…

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Call Me Mutha 1:28:05

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Mother's Day is right around the corner and this week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie take time to give their flowers to all the mutha figures in the queer community. Muthahood isn't about biology, it's about community and celebrates chosen family. Word on the Curb is Drew Barrymore is asking Kamala Harris to be a Mamala and Ke…