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Gay2K: The PodcastGay2K: Don't Cry 4 Madonna In this episode of Gay2K, hosts Sarah and John-Paul dive deep into the cultural orbit of the one and only Madonna. They explore what it meant to grow up as a queer millennial under the influence of the Queen of Pop—a woman who provided a blueprint for reinvention, provocation, and unapologetic identity long before social media made it a requirement.The duo unpacks Madonna’s role as a "surrogate mother" for a generation of kids looking for a way out of suburban monotony. From the disco glamour of the Confessions of the Dance Floor era to t...
2026-03-061h 13
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2K: The RuPaul RuvolutionThis week on Gay2k: The Podcast, John-Paul and Sarah are taking us on a total fever-dream trip back to the 90s! In "RuPaul: The RuVolution," the team dives deep into the glittery trenches of NYC’s downtown club scene to trace Mother’s iconic glow-up from gritty street queen to global CEO. They kick things off by obsessing over that legendary "Love Shack" cameo—reminiscing about the pure, unadulterated joy of seeing a pre-superstar RuPaul absolutely eating up the screen with The B-52's. It’s a gorgeous look back at the DIY, punk-rock roots that fueled Ru’s rise to...
2026-02-271h 18
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2K: Roses For Rosie O'Donnell Gay2K: Roses For Rosie O'DonnellThis week on Gay2K, we’re laying out the red carpet for the blueprint herself: the one and only Rosie O’Donnell. 🌹✨ For those of us coming of age in the ’90s and early ’00s, Rosie was the ultimate “one of us” before we even had the words for it. Long before she officially joined the fam, she was giving major queer-coded energy as the tough-talking, fiercely loyal Doris Murphy in A League of Their Own and serving high-camp realness as Betty Rubble.But let’s talk about The Rosie O’Donnell...
2026-02-201h 01
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2K: The Ellen Element Gay2K: The Ellen ElementThis week, Gay2K takes a thoughtful (and honest) dive into Ellen DeGeneres. Sarah and John-Paul unpack Ellen’s cultural impact — from her groundbreaking coming-out moment that shifted mainstream visibility, to the complicated evolution of her “be kind” empire.Was Ellen a revolutionary who changed the world, a brand that outgrew its authenticity, or both? We explore the tension between icon status, audience expectations, and what happens when kindness becomes a corporate identity.🎧 Tune in for a nuanced, funny, and reflective conversation about fame, power, and queer legacy.
2026-02-1357 min
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k:Mister, We are the weirdosIn this episode, the Gay2k crew dives deep into the L.A. goth aesthetic of 1996 to revisit The Craft. While the film is ostensibly about four teenage girls practicing witchcraft, the podcast argues that the movie serves as a massive, high-budget metaphor for the queer experience at the turn of the millennium—from the "closeted" nature of their powers to the "found family" they build to survive a hostile high school environment.
2026-02-061h 13
Gay2K: The PodcastIn case you missed it: Gay2k The Matrix live Did you miss the Tiktok live discussion of The Matrix? Here it with no editing. Catch up on all the information you ever wanted to know.#themarix #allegory #transrepresentation #LBGTQ
2026-01-301h 22
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Have you tried not being the Slayer?Sarah and Kaj talk the allegory of the Slayer as a coming out narrative within the tv show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The impact Buffy as a culture phenomenon and its lasting impact on the lgbtq community.#lgbtq #popculture #90stvshow #Buffythevampireslayer
2026-01-231h 20
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Tello filmsA special episode where Sarah gets to sit down with the Tello films' Christin Baker and Stacey Powell. Listen as we discuss, how 2000s media impacted access to content forever and why it's important to keep making content that's accessible. You can find Tello Films on Instagram or Tiktok. Be sure to check out their amazing lesbian and WLW streaming service at tellofilms.com
2026-01-1652 min
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: The Little Mermaid (1989)In this episode of Gay 2K, we’re diving deep under the sea—and deep into our feelings. Joining the show is a very special guest: my high school friend, Karma LiLola. Together, we revisit the 1989 Disney classic The Little Mermaid, but we aren’t just talking about catchy tunes and crustacean sidekicks.We’re exploring Ariel’s journey through a lens that many queer and trans folks have felt for decades, even before we had the words for it. From the longing for a world where you truly belong to the literal transformation of the body to match the spirit...
2026-01-0953 min
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Rent (2005) In this nostalgic episode, co-hosts Sarah and John-Paul take a deep dive into the 2005 film adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical, Rent. For many young LGBTQ+ people in the early 2000s, the film—and the musical it was based on—served as a crucial, mainstream touchstone, depicting queer relationships, chosen family, and the ongoing shadow of the AIDS epidemic.
2025-12-201h 12
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: The Family Stone (2005)Happy December, Gay2k-ers! This week, Sarah and Alex are getting cozy with the 2005 holiday classic, The Family Stone(2005). We're celebrating cinema icon Diane Keaton, talking all things SJP, and dissecting the drama of messy family dynamics. Most importantly, we're giving the love and analysis they deserve to Thad and Patrick —the quietly radical queer couple at the heart of the Stone family chaos. Grab your snow shovel we're about to Scoop up this holiday classic
2025-12-051h 11
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Intellectual Party People Part 2Sarah and Alex sit down with Sindu. The three of them sit down to discuss what it was like being queer 18-19 year-olds in 2005. They discuss their first times on college campus, first time with alcohol, and pressures of managing it all. This is a two part special. #podcast #college #2000s #adulting
2025-11-2555 min
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: intellectual party people Sarah and Alex sit down with Sindu. The three of them sit down to discuss what it was like being queer 18-19 year-olds in 2005. They discuss their first times on college campus, first time with alcohol, and pressures of managing it all. This is a two part special. #podcast #college #2000s #adulting
2025-11-181h 12
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Trick(1999)Sarah and John-Paul discuss the 1999 gay rom-com Trick. The film seemed both aspirational and painfully relatable for the young queers who watched in 2005. #theater #mlm #moviereview #90sfilms #lgbtq
2025-11-041h 13
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Big Gay Al and Crab PeopleSarah sits down with Matt to discuss the two different episodes of South Park. The episode 'Big Gay Al's big gay Boat ride' (1997) and 'South Park is Gay' (2003). They discuss the good and bad of satire and how it shaped the Y2k landscapeMatt is a licensed Mental health practictioner in the Omaha. Nebraska Area and is currently taking more clients for more information check outhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/matt-j-stehly-omaha-ne/1523712#lgbtq #southpark #biggayal
2025-10-211h 05
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Velma Dinkley was always GaySarah, Alex and their resident Scooby Doo Expert, Kaj, take a trip in the mystery machine to revisit the 2002, 2004 Live action Scooby Doo films. They discover Velma's queer origins and her future. Ultimately is the answer for this gang polyamory? #scoobydoo #LGBTQ #rewatch #2000smovies #podcast
2025-10-081h 18Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Chasing AmySarah and Alex are joined by a good friend from High school. They talk about being young and the impact the film Chasing Amy had on their youth. Did Kevin Smith make possibly the best gay film a straight man could make? Listen to their takes. To support Gay2k and join in on Gay2k fun please check out www.linktr.ee/gay2k
2025-09-301h 21
Gay2K: The PodcastGAY2k:: Cold Sad Nebraska SpringThe conclusion to the discussion about the film Hot Wet American Summer and our own experiences during a Cold Sad Nebraska Spring. Sarah, Alex and John-Paul discuss their experience at a social justice camp and how the fall out shaped the rest of their lives. The Team at GAY2k want you to know that we do not take these topics lately and if to need help please reach out to someone at 988.
2025-09-231h 06Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Wet Hot American Summer Vs Cold Sad Nebraska SpringSarah, Alex and John-Paul meet up to discuss the cult classic Wet Hot American Summer(2001). They discuss the films amazing cast and the way the cast went on to impact their taste in comedy for years. They also discuss a social justice camp the attended in the spring of 2004.
2025-09-1653 min
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Hedwig and the Angry InchSarah sits down with another best friend from high school John-Paul. They discuss the Film Hedwig and the Angry Inch, gender identity and the first pride they ever attended.#lgbtq #filmdiscussion
2025-09-091h 04
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarSarah and Alex discuss the the 1995 film Too Wong Foo. What is Drag? What does it mean to be a drag queen? Alex and Sarah discuss this and so much more.
2025-09-051h 12Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Bend it like BeckhamSarah and Sindu discuss the 2002 Sports Comedy, Bend it Like Beckham. How Gay is it? Did Sarah think arrange marriages were just a Hollywood story line? Join us as we discuss marital pressures from family and looking for the Gay stories that were missing.
2025-09-0550 min
Gay2K: The PodcastGay2k: Mean Girls versus High School Musical Sarah sits down with Alex to reflect on being new kids in school and the struggle to find where you belong. All while comparing Mean Girls(2004) and High School Musical(2006)
2025-09-051h 16