In this inaugural episode of QueerTowne, Laura and Mase discuss their perspectives as queer Austinites and what they hope to accomplish by pivoting their long running variety show into a podcast. Inspired by Laura's announcement that she's moving to LA, the two of them reflect on how living in Texas' fractured political climate is impacting their mental and physical health, and why queer spaces are so vital for human connection. Mase opens up about the current complexity of his dating life and sees how his experiences compare to Laura's 14-year-long partnership with her wife.