Queen Things

I finally listened to Lizzo's new album start to finish — barely holding on by track 12. I'm breaking down what works, what doesn't, and why I think it’s facing a whole lot more than just marketing problems. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ Yo...

A lot on my mind this week. The Summer House aftermath tried to serve me a victim narrative about Amanda. Monica McNutt called Taylor out at the Knicks game and I have thoughts. Your Ariana Grande comments came in heavy and I'm addressing them directly. And yes, I'm a book girl now - let’s get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://q...

Ciara Miller closed out the Summer House reunion, landed a Harper's Bazaar cover, and is booked from here to Cannes. Ariana launched her tour and the internet spent more time on her body than her set list…and we need to talk about that. Plus: Taylor's got us in our feelings, Olivia's got the Swifties on alert, and Lizzo dropped a new album that few people seem to care about. Let's...

Professor Miller's back to unpack Summer House Reunion Part 2. West and Amanda continuing to lower the bar, Dara with a read for the ages, and Meija's call blowing the whole thing open — let's get into it. Plus — Taylor Swift + Toy Story 5, and yes, I think she's going for the Oscar. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings....

Professor Miller is in session. I took notes — actual notes — on the Summer House Reunion because Ciara came in ready and I was not about to let a single moment slide. Plus — some Black News covering the Patrick Ta and Painted by Esther situation.  Saddle up! Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikT...

I finally saw Devil Wears Prada 2. The cast looked incredible. The movie? Different conversation. This week I'm also getting into Caitlin Clark's latest moment, Billie Eilish's take that offended half the internet, and the New York Times list that left Beyoncé off — and why my take might surprise you. Spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada 2 from 8:46 to 13:09. Subscribe for monthly bonus...

The Met Gala was Monday and you know I have thoughts. Beyoncé ate. Lauren Sánchez did not. We're also closing the book on Blake Lively, checking in on Bozoma Saint John, and I'm bringing Judge and Jury back for a big one. Let's go. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthings...

The queens are showing out and the men are out here embarrassing themselves. This week we're looking at how women are running the culture, from Taylor's songwriting to Beyoncé's breadcrumbs, Gaga x Doechii, and more. Plus, how Meg deserves so much better, and Amanda seems determined to earn every bit of hate coming her way. Let's talk about it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:...

West Wilson got on his podcast and said absolutely nothing. Ciara got a Glamour cover and said everything. And somewhere in between all of that, I read a Substack article about Ozempic that made me want to talk about weight, morality, and why we feel so comfortable judging people's bodies. Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod htt...

Justin Bieber headlined Coachella in rain boots and a hoodie for 90 minutes. The internet loved it. I had questions. And Bieber wasn't the only one getting some side-eye this year.  Plus the Alex Cooper situation - let’s get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠...

We're all going back and rewatching Amanda Batula — and the benefit of the doubt? Gone. Also, a woman found her boyfriend's ChatGPT history and it ended everything. I have thoughts, I have feelings, and I do not have a conclusion. Come be confused with me. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation:...

I'm activated. We're talking Summer House, Scamanda, and the audacity of West Wilson. Then I'm responding to the Chappell Roan dragging I've been getting on Instagram — because I said what I said. White news to close it out. Let's go. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@...

Chappell Roan is back in the headlines — and I have thoughts. Is she a victim of an orchestrated smear campaign, or is she simply experiencing the consequences of her own actions? Also this week: Jay-Z may have just accidentally revealed what's on Beyoncé's Act Three setlist. The Beyhive is paying close attention. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingsp...

Coming at you from my hotel room in LA, I'm getting into the Oscars, the questionable musings of musicians named Jack, a Love Is Blind situation that has me fired up, and a Viola Davis clip that made me cry. Twice. Come hang. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kj...

Timothée Chalamet sparked a conversation I couldn't let slide — and it leads somewhere much bigger than ballet. Plus, the the double standard of blaming women for what their men allegedly did, from Beyoncé to Taylor.  Come ready. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @ia...

This week we’re talking about impact over intent — and what accountability actually looks like when the cameras are rolling. Plus: Black News, White News (yes, it’s still going viral), and a reminder that walking away calmly is sometimes the most powerful move you can make. Let’s get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substac...

This week, I’m breaking down why that halftime show felt so joyful, and why some people seemed determined to hate it. Then we pivot to Taylor Swift’s new Opalite video and the op-ed calling her art “boring” and overly self-mythologizing… Let’s talk about it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTo...

Olivia Dean is our Best New Artist, and I can scarcely believe how right the Grammys got it. In this episode of Queen Things , I’m still sitting with the joy of watching Olivia Dean win—her voice, her ease, her stage presence, and that unmistakable feeling that we’re witnessing the start of something truly special.  From there, we’ve got a full pop-culture rundown. I’m talking Grammys performances...

The Blake Lively / Taylor Swift text messages have been unsealed, and the internet has gone mad with "Taylor Swift is Over" rhetoric. But is she? And what do these texts *actually* reveal? I'm giving you something other creators won't...CONTEXT. Let's dive in, shall we? Take my survey here! https://forms.gle/yf5XvCUGyDn9tYUZ7 Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www....

I’m bald. And I want to talk about it. In this episode, I share what led me to shave my head after being diagnosed with alopecia areata — the grief, the relief, the fear, and the complicated feelings that come with seeing yourself differently in the mirror. We talk about identity, femininity, beauty standards, and what it means to navigate a very visible change as a woman who’s both deeply private...

What began as an off-the-cuff observation turned into a full-blown conversation after listeners weighed in on the differences between Beyoncé’s Renaissance film and Taylor Swift’s End of an Era . In this episode, I unpack your comments and explore what might actually be driving the contrast — race, leadership style, perfectionism, collaboration, narrative choices, or something deeper. This isn’t a...

Happy New Year! Beyoncé is officially a billionaire—and the internet is losing its mind. I’m unpacking whether that milestone deserves celebration, side-eying the billionaire discourse, revisiting Taylor Swift’s End of an Era , and making bold pop culture predictions for 2026. Plus: Black News, celebrity MAGA turns, and some big personal announcements. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https:/...

In this December bonus teaser, I’m kicking things off with some housekeeping — including when Queen Things returns for Season 4. Then we dive straight into one of the most interesting conversations I’ve seen in pop culture lately: Charlie XCX’s Substack essay on the “realities” of being a pop star, and Swiftologist’s take on why pop doesn’t make icons anymore. From authenticity to escapism, paraso...

Here’s a taste of my November bonus episode! In this teaser, I’m breaking down everything I loved (and didn’t) about Wicked: For Good : Cynthia Erivo’s show-stopping vocals, Ariana Grande’s glow-up, why some critics are reaching, and why Michelle Yeoh absolutely made sense in her role. The full episode goes way deeper, so if you want it all, unlock the bonus feed on Apple Podcasts, Patreon, or Sub...

In this bonus Queen Things episode, I’m breaking down some of our best listener comments and exploring what they reveal about Taylor’s love of love, her lifelong grudges, and her reputation as pop’s “Capitalist-in-Chief.” From fan theories about “The Fate of Ophelia” to debates about her silence on social issues, I unpack why none of this surprises me—and why that’s exactly the point. Plus, a litt...