Thomas West and Mark Muster

Queens of the B's

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Join co-hosts T.J. West III and Mark Muster for a discussion of under-appreciated queer films of the past and the present. Every two weeks, they'll discuss a particular film with the humor, affection, and critical insight as only two queer recovering academics can.

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Thomas West and Mark Muster

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anchor.fm

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19. Sep 2023

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Uncoupled 15.08.2022

This week, Aaron and T.J. about the new Netflix series Uncoupled. They talk about the way it depicts gay relationships, gay friendships, and gay culture in the 2020s. Plus, Aaron reveals a truly stunning lack in his gay knowledge, leading T.J. to wonder just who it is that he's in a relationship with.

"They/Them" 08.08.2022

This week, Aaron and T.J. discuss the new slasher film They/Them. They unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly, as well as everything else in-between. And, course, they harass each other about how out of touch they are with what's new in gay culture. You won't want to miss this one!

"The Golden Girls" 03.08.2022

In this week's very special episode, T.J. and Aaron talk about all that's queer about The Golden Girls, from great characters such as Jean and Clayton to the series' embrace of camp. Plus, they share their own deep emotional bonds with the series and its characters. This is a can't-miss episode!

"Rocketman" 25.07.2022

T.J. and Aaron are joined this week by Abigail, and together they discuss the film Rocketman. They talk about its genre, its depiction of Elton John's fabulous (and sometimes tragic) life, and everything that's queer about it. This is another can't-miss episode of your favorite queer movie and TV podcast.

"Maurice" 18.07.2022

In this week's episode, T.J. and Aaron talk about the 1987 film Maurice. They talk about the film's engagement with desire, romance, and history, and they also ponder its place in the queer film canon. Plus, they give each other Hell about Funny Girl. 

"Serial Mom" 11.07.2022

Join T.J. and special guest Matt Connolly this week as they discuss Serial Mom, John Waters' hilarious 1994 film. They talk about Kathleen Turner, the film's skewering of '90s bourgeois culture, and everything else. You won't want to miss this one!

"Queer as Folk" (2022) 27.06.2022

In this week's special Pride Month episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss the newest version of Queer as Folk, focusing on its engagement with disability, representation, sex, desire, friendship, trauma, and the general messiness of queer life. Plus, they deliver a couple of Pride Month PSGays and, of course, they rib each other about what they don't know about queer culture. You won't want to miss this...

"Fire Island" 14.06.2022

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss the new film Fire Island, looking at its depictions of Asian American gay men, its interpretation of Jane Austen and, of course, its depiction of gay male desire. Plus, T.J. ridicules Aaron for not having watched the Tony Awards!

"Crush" 30.05.2022

This week, T.J. and Aaron discuss the Hulu original film Crush. They talk about the film's humor, the importance of queer joy, and why it's so hard for filmmakers to get lesbians right. You don't want to miss this one!

"Free Fall" 16.05.2022

In this week's very special episode, T.J. is joined by his old friend, Aaron. The two talk about the 2013 German film Free Fall, discussing the film's engagement with masculinity, intimacy, and identity. Give it a listen!

"Heartstopper" 02.05.2022

It's a very special episode this week, as Aaron and T.J. discuss the new Netflix series Heartstopper. They talk about the series' depiction of young queer romance, the joy of seeing queer love on-screen, and the show's global viewership. It's a deeply personal, yet very fun, episode of your favorite queer movie podcast. 

"The Hours" 18.04.2022

In this week's episode, Jarrell and T.J. talk about the 2002 film The Hours. They talk about the film's use of its stars, its melodramatic content, its score and, of course, it's queerness. You won't want to miss this one!

"Touch of Pink" 04.04.2022

in this week's episode, T.J. and Aaron talk about Touch of Pink, a delightful gay homage to the romantic comedies of classic Hollywood. Plus, they give each other a hard time about some notable lapses in their queer knowledge. 

"Pillow Talk" 21.03.2022

In this week's fabulous episode, Bridget Kies joins T.J. to talk about 1959's Pillow Talk. They talk about the star texts of Doris Day and Rock Hudson, the film's playing with postwar gender ideologies, and lots of other fun stuff. You won't want to miss this one!

"Joe vs. Carole" 07.03.2022

In this week's episode, T.J. and Aaron talk about the new series Joe vs. Carole, discussing the many ways that it improves on the version of Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin created by Tiger King, focusing on issues such as performance, genre and, of course, queerness. T.J. also harasses Aaron about Dua Lipa, and T.J. shares his country queer experiences. 

"Flee" 04.03.2022

In this bonus episode, T.J. talks about the powerful poignance of the animated documentary Flee, talking about its aesthetic, its emotional power, and its engagement with the queer refugee experience.

"Happy Together" 21.02.2022

This week, T.J. is joined by his old friend Jarrell, and the two discuss the fantastic film Happy Together, directed by Wong Kar-wai. They touch on the film's evocative exploration of queer love, its aesthetic, and power of queer ephemerality. Plus, Jarrell shares his experiences watching the film when he was young, and T.J. harasses him for not having heard of Leo Bersani.

"Swan Song" 07.02.2022

Welcome back, everyone! This week, T.J. is joined by his full-time/part-time co-host Aaron, and they discuss the 2021 film Swan Song. They talk about queer aging, queer history, and queer grief, as well as Robyn's hit song "Dancing On My Own." It's another can't-miss episode of your favorite queer movie podcast!

"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" 02.02.2022

Join T.J. for a special bonus episode, as we does a deep dive into Portrait of a Lady on Fire, a haunting period piece that reflects on female desire, the gaze, and the ephemerality of the present.

The Queer Pathos of Adele 24.01.2022

In this special bonus episode, T.J. talks about the specifically queer appeal of Adele, and how much of this stems from the wrenching pathos at the heart of her music. 

"Tick, Tick...Boom!" 17.01.2022

There are big things coming to Queens of the B's in 2022, but while we gear up for our relaunch--with new co-hosts and a new home here on Anchor--please enjoy T.J.'s discussion of the 2021 film Tick, Tick...Boom! 

"Single all the Way" 06.12.2021

Join Mark and T.J. for a very special holiday episode of  Queens of the B's.  They're joined by Josh (Mark's BF!) to talk about  Single all the Way,  the fabulous new Christmas movie from Netflix. They talk about queer joy, romance and, of course, Jennifer Coolidge. Plus, Mark and T.J. vehemently disagree about whether  House of Gucci  is camp or not. This is another can't-miss...

"What's Cooking?" 22.11.2021

Gobble, gobble, everyone! It's a very special Thanksgiving episode at  Queens of the B's,  and our film is  What's Cooking?  Mark and T.J. take a deep into this fascinating movie, looking at how it examines America at the turn of the century. In addition, T.J. chides Mark for having not seen the new series  Queens,  and Mark waxes eloquent on the benefits of broth. It's another...

"Moonlight" 08.11.2021

This week, Mark and T.J. are joined by their good friend, Jarrell, and they engage in a freewheeling (and sometimes quite raunchy) discussion of the extraordinary film,  Moonlight.  They talk about masculinity, race and, of course, that infamous Oscar debacle, and Jarrell shares his deeply sexual deep cut. This is a must-see episode! Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_don...

"Cat People" 25.10.2021

Join Mark and T.J. for a spooktabulous episode, in which they talk about the 1942 film  Cat People.  They talk about queerness as otherness, the dangerous power of queer desire, and even Lee Edelman! And, of course, T.J. hassles Mark about not having listened to Adele's new song. It's another fabulous episode you won't want to miss! Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/w...

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