Pride, Pyrotechnics, and the Patriarchy: A Queer Guide to Surviving Summer

Fireworks, family drama, rainbow capitalism, and an iced coffee melting in your lap—must be summer. In this chaotic and uncomfortably relatable episode, Shaun and Peter unpack the mess that is being queer in the land of backyard BBQs, disappearing Pride merch, and American exceptionalism. From glitter-covered burnout to travel horror stories and the salty politics of patriotism, this one’s for everyone dodging both literal and emotional fireworks this week.

We play a shady summer game called “BBQ or Bye-Bye,” spill listener-worthy tea on family functions gone wrong, and talk about what it really means to find freedom—whether that’s across borders or just across the yard from your uncle’s ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ lawn chair.

💥 Tune in for queer chaos, hard truths, and a few popsicle-stick-deep moments of introspection.

🔗 Don’t forget to rate, follow, and tag us in your summer spirals: @ApocalypseAndAvocados on all platforms. #QueerSummerSurvival