White First (w/Aury and Sheria of The Strap Down Pod) | Episode 289

We close out our winter break run with nonstop laughs, joined by Aury and Sheria of The Strap Down Podcast. We get into their origin story, queer journeys, life as Black queer comedians in NYC, why Druski’s stud obsession is deeply weird, and—casually—solve racism along the way.

Shoutouts:

Kris: dom + bomb - Black-woman and queer-woman owned inclusive-size fashion brand with headquarters in Spokane, WA. They’re fighting fatphobia and the gender binary through fashion. Follow on IG: @domandbomb 

Shana: Sapphx Tribe - Creating space for lesbian love and lifestyle. They share hilarious content and sell sapphic apparel. Follow and support @sapphx_tribe 

Aury: Funky Reggae House Party - Put on events and parties in Brooklyn. They throw Queeribean Parties and sadly they are closing and leaving Brooklyn and putting on their last event. Continue to support them on IG- @funkyreggaehouseparty @visuallocs

Sheria:  Mrs & Mrs - Run by Black lesbian couple. Post about Black queer love, host retreats and they are awesome. Follow @mrsandmrs_

Follow and support Aury and Sheria

• The Strap Down IG: @thestrapdown
• Youtube: @thestrapdown
• Aury IG: @itsjustaury
• Sheria IG: @sheriamattiscomedy

Episode Notes:

1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary
5:00 - Guest Intro
6:49 - Origin Story
18:50 - Queer NYC Comedy Scene
32:34 - NYC Dating Scene
56:47 - Druski's Creepy Stud Skits
1:10:17 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:37:22 - Shoutouts