BFF: Black, Fat, Femme

This week on the show, your BFF's talk Cash Money taking over for the 99 & the 2000's, the Netflix/Warner Brother merger (big yikes) and why we love Jasmine Crockett - and why some of you need to be more like her.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the BFF's are joined by Krystina Arielle to talk storytelling, the power of Black imagination and why we all cheered when that house fell on Nessarose. We also ask the important question - why do I have to pay for parking if I already paid for my hotel stay? Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Krystina: Tik-Tok | Instagram  | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is a the crossover episode you didn't know you needed. We are joined by Kris and Shana of the Bad Queer Podcast where we talk the origin story of our show, the love + lessons in their friendship, the success of their show, Jonathan’s book Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself, a surprise Loretta Devine stud reveal, their Bad Queer Opinions, and the nastiness online they brush off. Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Join the Bad Queer Patreon here.  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Bad Queers Podcast: Instagram | Tik-Tok | YouTube  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your BFF’s discuss the complicated dance of activism and capitalism, why we need to bring begging back to R&B, shout out the 95 Pinto and talk why companies need to pay contractors on time.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we are joined by the mommas of all mommas, Jessica Rose of She Really Had a Baby. We discuss reframing parenthood through an equitable lens, why celebrity won't save us and why the Louvre needs better security.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jessica: Tik-Tok | Instagram  | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your BFF’s discuss the joy that is Zohran Mamdani, hope, give kudos to the state of Mississippi and talk about why we are both so tired of xenophobia. We also tell certain celebs why they need to close their racist a$$ traps!  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we are joined by the hilarious Tyreak Told You live, loud and in color from NYC. The dolls talk about moments they want to relive, events from 2025 that need to stay in 2025 and why flying out of JFK is NUTS.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Tyreak: Tik-Tok | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your BFF’s dive into the obsession America has with dating shows, talk about who is the real underrated queer horror icon (just in time for Halloween) and discuss why our problematic fave might just be having the best year ever.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the BFF's welcome Kristian A. Smith to the third seat to talk about the difference between church hurt & religious trauma. We also pay our respects to legends (rest well D'Angelo) and talk about why we are sick of people heckling Kamala.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Kristian: Tik-Tok | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your BFF’s dive into what Black shows from yesteryear made them feel the most seen, talk about why we love Bad Bunny and ask the million dollar question: who did the casting on this season of "Love is Blind"?  See Jon & Joho in conversation at the Mira Mesa Barne's & Noble on October 18th at 4pm @ 10775 Westview Parkway San Diego, CA 92126. Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your BFF’s aren’t just talking about coming out, but we answer the more important question - what is life like after you do? Both host drop life lessons, important pieces of advice and remind you of why loving yourself out loud is the perfect way to celebrate LGBTQ History Month 2025.  Listen to, “It’s Okay to be Gay” everywhere you get your podcasts! 🎧 •••#blackfatfemme #blackpodcasts #lgbtq #iheartmedia See Jon & Joho in conversation at the Mira Mesa Barne's & Noble on October 18th at 4pm @ 10775 Westview Parkway San Diego, CA 92126. Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your besties are joined by the iconic social media doll DeAndré Upshaw to talk all things pop nostalgia, what iconic 2000's items we miss and get down to the bottom of the important question, "which Black queer person was in Sister Act 2"?  We are nominated for not one, but TWO Signal Awards. Vote for us here & here!  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow DeAndré: Tik-Tok | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your besties are joined by legendary food critic Tim Chantarangsu to talk food, family and the importance of a good meal. We also do a tribute to "Send Foodz" because you know the dolls love to eat and put each of y'all on.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Tim: Tik-Tok | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your besties are joined by our favorite cousin jarrett hill to break down the Jussie Smollett Netflix documentary. We also get into Black sub-culture and talk Labubu price gouging.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jarrett: Website | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your besties are joined by the Kang of digital content - the one who keeps the content live, loud and in color, Chris Rodgers. On the show this week: a discussion about why we are sick and tired of being sick and tired as millennials. Chris also gives PayPal the stern talking too they deserve.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Chris: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the BFF’s are joined by Mandi Woodruff (AKA Mandi Money) of the Brown Ambition Podcast to discuss adulting, finances and why we should all be demanding a raise in this economy. We also send our love to those who need it most while reminding y'all that you can love your body at any time and any size.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Mandi: Website | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the BFF's talk taking up space, why "The Biggest Loser" doc is one of the worst docs we have seen in a long time and why Amanda Seales will always be better than us because...yeah.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the BFF's are joined by cultural practitioner & curator Twiggy Pucci Garçon to discuss what it means to serve, why we must fight to keep preserving our history and why we are over homophobic and transphobic conversations related to the red dress run. You can add fatphobia to that conversation, too.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  RSVP to meet the DoctorJonPaul on 8/22! Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Twiggy: Instagram | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the BFF's are joined by your favorite healer and empath Jeffrey Marsh to talk more about how we can counter those terribly awful thoughts in our heads and a more inclusive praxis to speaking kinder to ourselves. We also give Cheesecake Factory an earful for taking away something that all has brought us so much joy. Nasty work indeed.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  RSVP to meet the hosts of BFF in Alameda, CA on 8/22! Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jeffrey: Instagram | Tik-Tik | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the BFF's have an important and timely conversation on burn out with our favorite doctor nurses, Dr. James Q. Simmons. The dolls talk warning signs, the importance of listening to your body and why it's so important to not let "get to the bag" culture drive you to the emergency room.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  RSVP to meet the hosts of BFF in Alameda, CA on 8/22! Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Dr. James: Instagram | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.