Cheesesteak Queers Podcast

🎙️✨ Season 2, Episode 4 is serving laughs, heart, and a whole lot of drag! ✨👑 This week on Cheesesteak Queers Podcast, we’re joined by Topher, better known on stage as Dominique Lee—Philadelphia’s self-proclaimed Comedy Queen, Geriatric Gem of Philadelphia, and Mistress of Middle Age. 💄😂 From the evolution of their drag career to becoming one of Philly’s most beloved entertainers, Dominique s...

🎙️🌈 Season 2, Episode 3 is here! 🌈🎙️ This week on Cheesesteak Queers Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Damian, Media Manager for CBS News Philadelphia, proud father of two, and a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility in media. Damian recently had the incredible honor of being nominated for a GLAAD Award and walking the red carpet—an experience that reflects both his professional achievement...

🎙️🌈 Season 2, Episode 2 is here! 🌈🎙️   This week on Cheesesteak Queers Podcast, we’re honored to sit down with Michael from the Philadelphia Gay News (PGN), a journalist who has spent years telling LGBTQ+ stories, amplifying queer voices, and helping preserve the history and experiences of our community.   Michael has been a trusted voice for LGBTQ+ people throughout the region, shining a spotli...

Season 2 kicks off with a guest unlike anyone we’ve ever had on the show. Is it Jeremy? Jeffrey? Leo? Maybe all three. Maybe none. One thing is certain: this conversation takes unexpected turns from start to finish! Whether you end up agreeing, disagreeing, laughing, or questioning everything you thought you knew, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🔥 Season 2 of Cheesesteak Queers starts...

This in-between-seasons episode of Cheesesteak Queers, hosts Mike and Matt sit down for a candid catch-up. From life updates and behind the scene moments to a heartfelt recap of Season One, the guys reflect on conversations, laughs, and growth that shaped the show so far. They also tease what's ahead - new goals, bigger stories and more queer joy as they gear up for an exciting Season two. Think o...

In this week's episode, we turned up the fun with a Philly twist on the classic Newlywed Game! Joining us were two couples from the Gayborhood in Philadelphia: Joe and Earl, who've been dating for about a year, and Kevin and Ryan, who've been married for four. Our lovebirds were put to the test to see just how well they really know each other. There were laughs, a few hilarious wrong answers, and...

Brianna is a Philly-born, single, thirty-something enjoying life in the city. She works in corporate events, and at heart she is an adventurous traveler and a reformed heavyweight with plenty of stories to tell. She's most proud of the friendships that make her life brighter, especially the one that bought her here today. Brianna is a great ally to our community so this is an episode you won’t wan...

Kenny has lived in Philadelphia now for over 13 years. He grew up in South Jersey and always knew he would end up in Philly. He's been working for his current company for 18 years and that's what finally bought him home. Almost eight years ago he lost his best friend and his mom to a rare form of cancer and that changed his life. He found passion in helping others through fitness and has been teac...

Lex and Linda have been together for a little over two years and are about to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary. They're all about music, movies, and travel, whether its jamming to their favorite tunes, binge-watching movies, or planning their next adventure. The age gap doesn't even faze them - it's all about their connection and fun that they share. Every day feels like a new chapter,...

Meat Ian @brittanylynnsig who has blazed trails for all of us Philly queers. THIRTY YEARS as a drag performer, working the bars, the restaurants, the brunches… this amazing human being has kept a glorious smile on his face through it all. Even now. With persecution happening, Ian continues to share love and honesty with his work. Please enjoy this conversation as much as we did. It was really an h...

Episode 17 has dropped! Meat Matt!! Talk about a jack of all trades...this sweet human is a healthcare worker, a musician, a performer on all levels. He is also just a great person. We enjoyed this conversation so much. A great way to spend the day! Enjoy our convo with Matt! This and all of our episodes can be found in the link in our bio 🌈 #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly...

Episode 16 is a conversation with our friend Eddie, who was born on the island of Puerto Rico and moved to Bucks County with his mom and sister as a toddler where he was raised in a small town with Philly grit! When he is not slinging craft cocktails behind the stick or building his mobile bartending business from the ground up, he's training in Muay Thai boxing, our bike riding, thrift-flipping,...

Gabe, they/them pronouns, is originally from Houston, TX.  They moved to Philly in 2018 for their current job at Penn, after living in Florida for 3.5 years.  They are proud to call Philly home!  They're a combination of southern sass and northeast grit, so they're not afraid to spill some tea and they're quick with their wit.  You'll know they're nearby just by the sound of their laughter.  They'...

Don't be scared. It's just two cheesesteak queers in the woods! Coming to you from the beautiful Poconos. We had so much fun sharing stories and NOT being eaten by bears. Tell us what scares YOU?! This and all of our episodes can be found in the link in our bio 🌈 #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #QueerCulture #GayPhilly #PhillyLGBT...

Episode 13 has dropped! Joshua is a bisexual man living in center city Philadelphia, a jazz musician, and an aspiring public servant! In his spare time, he loves billiards, collecting various things from the past and is deeply nostalgic for the decades of his childhood. This conversation was a treat! This and all of our episodes can be found in the link in our bio 🌈 #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyChee...

Today's guest is an entrepreneur and culinary expert who runs a successful meal prep business. A graduate of The Restaurant School and currently in their first year of college. Plus they have been a great friend of our for over ten years, so we are excited to have them on the show and share their story with us. #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #LGB...

What where when? Is this Cheesesteak Queeers in space?! No. We're just in front of a fireplace. Welcome to our THIRD lo&slo. Your hosts, Mike & Matt are keepin' in fresh hun! Join us for some current events and personal stories. It's a good one!! #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #QueerCulture #GayPhilly #PhillyLGBTQ #NewPodc...

Meat Joey.  Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent - this boy has it all!  We had the best time chatting with this gorgeous human, and he got real with us.  We hope this was the first of many conversations with our friend.  We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Instagram: @joey_gehman @joeyg_hair @violasalonphilly   #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoic...

A sweeter sweetheart you will ever meet! Nick is a passionate high school teacher who provides a safe space for his students. We only had a brief time to talk with Nick, but it was magic. Nick gives us hope for the future and for our future generations...enough about how much we adore Nick - listen to this episode for yourselves! #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly #LGBTQPodcas...

Our second Lo & slow! Just Mike and Mike chatting about life. Listen to this episode for some fun chitchat between your hosts. We love you and are grateful for you! #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #QueerCulture #GayPhilly #PhillyLGBTQ #NewPodcast #QueerPodcast #PodcastLife #LGBTQCreators #QueerContent  

Ya just gotta listen to these two amazing sisters. They are advocates, humanitarians, animal lovers, writers, a firefighter?? World traveler? It’s kind of insane that they can be so many wonderful things AND find time to be on our little pod. We are so grateful for this conversation. And we also got to play a game. Enjoy! Guest links: https://marionleary.mystrikingly.com/ IG:  @marionleary        ...

Philly royalty on this episode of the pod - not only the son of Smokin' Joe Frazier, but a reality superstar and a personality that is infectious beyond belief.  Mike and Mike get to chat with Big D.  We had a blast and barely scratched the surface, but it was worth every minute! #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #QueerCulture #GayPh...

The Lo & slow! Just Mike and Mike chatting about life. This very special episode is all about PRIDE and what it means to us. Happy Pride to everyone out there. We love you and are grateful for you! #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #QueerCulture #GayPhilly #PhillyLGBTQ #NewPodcast #QueerPodcast #PodcastLife #LGBTQCreators #QueerC...

Episode 4 is here and we are talking to one incredible queer!  Once you meet Joanne, you can't help but love her immediately.  Excited to hear a little bit of her story and play a little game! #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #QueerCulture #GayPhilly #PhillyLGBTQ #NewPodcast #QueerPodcast #PodcastLife #LGBTQCreators #QueerContent  

Welcome to Episode 3 and our very first podcast guest.  The incomparable Salotta Tee joined us for a fun conversation just after a karaoke shift - and she was SALOTTA fun! Grateful for the Queers that have been trailblazing for decades.  All of our love and respect. #cheesesteakqueers #PhillyCheesesteak #gayborhoodphilly #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #QueerCulture #GayPhilly #PhillyLG...