Hard to Swallow Podcast

Hi Swallowers, it’s our 100th episode and it's giving chaos on a platinum platter... This week we cover: We’re unpacking the Dollhouse on NTTV trailer backlash over its portrayal of trans women, revisiting Sabrina Carpenter’s 2016 freedom era, and side-eyeing Tyla’s EP selling a mere 3.7k copies. Laverne Cox is dating a MAGA cop, Beyoncé is going head-to-head with Michael for the crown of “biggest...

Hi Swallowers, the week we dive into holy chaos and celebrity mayhem: The Pope’s death shakes the Vatican, SZA stumbles on stage, and Drag Race crowns a new queen. We’re breaking down Shannon Sharpe’s allegations, Trump’s student loan revenge tour, and Kanye’s unhinged tweet about oral sex with his cousin. Buckle up! This episode is messy, iconic, and unfiltered.

This week, we cover—the ΑΩ Haus ball is coming up on February 22, and MAR. just dropped new music "SUPERHUMAN"!  Hot Topics: The 2025 Grammys got the BeyHive buzzing after Beyoncé took home both Country Album of the Year and Album of the Year—fair or foul? 🐝⚡️ Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show just shattered records with 133.5 million views, officially surpassing MJ’s legendar...

Hi swallowers, this week we discuss: TikTok content creator Obio Jones new man social media debate. Beyonce half-time show performance. Top 3 TV shows of 2024. Top 3 songs of the year 2024. Topic of the day: we discuss the top 7 Black female artists to change the music industry. 

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: 2024 Election Thoughts, passing of Nikki Giovanni & Quincy Jones, Rihanna at Mariah's Christmas show, Remy Ma crashing out over Papoose and Cardi B vs Offset on Twitter. Also, Beyonce named artist of the century! Topic of the day: Christmas song favorites and things we're leaving in 2024. 

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: Victoria Secrets reunion show (The Tyra Banks show...), Azealia Banks bit by a jealous bed bug overnight and chooses verbal violence against Lil Nas X, Tyler Perry new hit show "Beauty in Black" on Netflix. Topic of the day: Donald Trump and his minions (Ryan James Girdusky, Tony Hinchcliffe, Sarah Palin and Xavier Durosseau). What in the world!?! Vote Kamala!

Commemorating Fade in the Water. Kamala Harris for President. Recap of 2024 Paris Olympics. Cis-woman, Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif experiences transphobia. Chris Brown blocks Gay fan. Say her name: Sonya Massey. Donald Trump shows his whole gluteus maximus at the National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ). Tyler Perry criticized for "Divorce in the Black" movie. Our Top 3 Missy Elliott &...

2024 BET Awards. Taraji P. Henson as host and Beef with Keith Lee? Review of Usher tribute. Backlash of Teyana Taylor & Victoria Monet performance. Balloon Challenge Dating takes social media by storm. Liberals concerned about President Biden's age. 

Alton Mason allege cosmetic work, Marjorie Taylor Greene vs Jasmine Crockett, Diddy attacking Cassie video, Kelly Price chimes in and Caresha stops by the GLAAD Honors Awards. Need Some Head: DeMarco Morgan. Topic of the Day: Someone asks their best friend to slide in their date's DMs... to see if they would cheat. The date and best-friend become a couple; 4 years strong!

Met Gala Review, Amanda Seales on The Shay Shay Show, Drake vs Kendrick Lamar beef, and Jerrod Carmichael confronts his mother. Need Some Head: Keith Lee Topic of the Day: Two cases of DL men exposed on social media. What is going on?

Beyonce Cecred & hair reveal, Cowboy Carter album review, O.J. Simpson passing, Review of The Jerrod Carmichael Show, Jill Scott defending Chris Brown, Aoki Lee caught with her sugar daddy. Topic of the Day: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16  finale.

Hi, Swallowerz, this week we cover: Nicki Minaj "Pink Friday 2", Cardi B. Splits from Offset, Jonathan Majors going to jail, Sex in the senate hearing room, Tiktokers speculate about Beyonce's son, The Color Purple Musical, Need some head segment: Ziwe. All this and more. Topic of the Day: Are Gay folks with no gay friends a red flag?

Hi, Swallowerz, this week we cover: Chrisean Crack Rock pops up Tamar's stage, Review of Jada Pinkett Smith's book "Worthless", Lame Azz Pardi claps back at Megan the Stallion, and Cassie got her $30Mil from Demon Diddy. All this and more. Topic of the Day: Folks don't see for Cheesecake Factory & Apple Bees on the first date.

Hi, Swallowerz, this week we cover: Jada Pinkett Smith's memoir filled with sweet nothings, Yung Joc would decline $250,000 to perform for Gays, Britney was pregnant with Justin Timberlakes' baby. All this and more. Topic of the Day: Would you let your friend sit on your man's lap?

Hi, Swallowerz, this week we cover: Janet Jackson Together Again Tour, I AM Awards in DC, Our Top 5 Looks for the Met Gala, Alleged Usher & Chris Brown beef, Jonathan Majors assault charge update, Trans Woman in YMCA locker room and more. Topic of the Day: Eboni K. Williams & Iyanla discuss dating a bus driver and social media is divided.  This audio is available in video: Linktr.ee/hts_po...

Hi, Swallowerz, this week we cover: Mo'Nique Netflix special & suing CBS, Trump going to GEL, Chloe Bailey "In Pieces" review, Dalai Lama asks boy to suck his tongue, Hulu's Freanik documentary, all this and MORE! Topic of the Day: Let's unpack loving Gay men but hating DL men. Is that exempt from homophobia? Also, why do you hate DL men? This audio is available in video: Linktr.ee/hts_podcast

Hi, Swallowerz, this week we cover: Cat fight between Tamar Braxton and Kandi Burruss, Hope Giselle calls out comedian Sampson McCormick on transphobic remark, Chloe Bailey slut shamed for her sex scene in "Swarm", Social Media poses the question: What is Beyonce's Magnum Opus, all this and MORE! Topic of the Day: Queer Folx ain't your personal entertainment. Cishets tends to make odd request of q...

Hi, Swallowerz, this week we cover: Drag Ban Bill in Tennessee, Chris Brown throws fan's phone off stage, Chris Rock breaks silence on Will & Jada in comedy special, Chaka Khan says Mary J Blige was flat, RHOP's dialogue on colorism, Jonathan Majors' & Michael B. Jordan's public display of affection and MORE! Need Some Head recipient: Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade! Topic of the Day: Is s...

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: Chris Brown is mad that we remember he's violent, Rihanna said her baby is fine, Real Friends of WeHo review and Da Brat is preggo. Topic of the day: What opinion about the gay community gets you jumped? This and more.  This episode is available in VIDEO on YouTube: Linktr.ee/hts_podcast

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: Missy Elliot nominee for Rock& Roll of Fame, Tyre Nichols we say your name, 2023 Grammy Recap, Beyonce Renaissance World Tour, Gregory Wright (Gsuwoo) ain't Gay no mo..., Only Fans content creator journals date on tiktok with a man that's not his type. This and more.  This episode is available in VIDEO on YouTube: Linktr.ee/hts_podcast

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: P. Diddy’s new child and Careesha, Lil Fizz Bootyhole, Megan THEE Stallion & Tory Lanez court case, Brittney Griner, a tribute to tWitch and MORE! This episode is available on VIDEO: Linktr.ee/hts_podcast This episode is sponsored by: Mosaico, a journey towards a global HIV vaccine for all. For more information about the Mosaico study, go to: www.mosaicostudy...

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: Chante Moore and Xscape at the Soul Train Awards, August Alsina's unclear declaration, Campaign with Balenciaga sexualizing children, Kim Kardashian's response and finalized divorce to Kanye, Kanye wants Trump as his running mate, Shaquella Robinson murder, Ruby Corado of LGBTQ Shelter Casa Ruby accused of embezzling over $400K, all this and more. Topic of the Da...

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: Fenty Beauty and Rih are headlining the Super Bowl, Rap Ladies are Beefing on Twitter for WEEKS, Ye loves White Lives, Kim K alleged Whitney Houston audio, Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer hot take, all this and more. Topic of the Day: Lizzo shared that she's Non-monogamous?  This episode is sponsored by: Mosaico, a journey towards a global HIV vaccine for all. For more...

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: Serena Williams retirement, VMA Awards recap, Nicki Minaj Vanguard award, Aries Pickle Spears hates Fat Lizzo, Caresha Please with Meg thee Stallion, Tabatha Brown removed from Primetime slot. Need some head: Tevin Campbell! Topic of the Day: Let's tackle the "Happily Single" title holders who inserts this announcement at every opportunity... 

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: Beyonce Renaissance review, Kelis' LaLaLa's removed, Brittany Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russia, Black-Eye Chrissean & Blueface fight, all this and more. This episode is sponsored by: Mosaico, a journey towards a global HIV vaccine for all. For more information about the Mosaico study, go to: www.mosaicostudy.com