Kristen Becker and Harrison Fish

Queer Times

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Produced by the Provincetown Recoding Studio, Queer Times is the unapologetic, high-energy queer news podcast you didn’t know you needed. Hosted by comedy legend Kristen Becker and razor-sharp commentator Harrison Fish, this Provincetown-based show delivers a weekly breakdown of the latest in LGBTQ+ politics, pop culture, women’s sports, and whatever else we want—served with a side of chaos. From breaking news that impacts queer lives to deep dives into the absurdity of today’s culture wars, Queer Times isn’t here to play nice—we’re here to wake up, sheeple! Whether you’re looking for biting a...

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Kristen Becker and Harrison Fish

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From Court Side to Campaign Chaos: Who's Being Played in 2025? 21.05.2025 1:06:34

We kick things off with Breaking News from the WNBA: the Golden State Valkyries are under fire after cutting fan favorite Caitlyn Chen without a word. We dig into what this says about how women's sports are handling visibility, diversity, and audience trust in 2025. Then, in our evergreen conversation , we go deep on the Democratic Party. From David Hogg’s rebellion and Bernie’s legacy to voter di...

Bathroom Policing, Butch Erasure, and the Rise of Women’s Sports 14.05.2025 59:49

This week’s Breaking News covers the disturbing story out of Boston, where a butch lesbian was removed from a women’s bathroom during a Kentucky Derby party at the Liberty Hotel. We unpack what actually happened, why public policing of gender presentation is escalating, and how the culture of deputized “citizen enforcement” is making bathrooms battlegrounds. In our Controversial Conversation , we...

Police Raids, Drag Resilience, and Queer Survival on Social Media 07.05.2025 58:09

We kick things off with Breaking News: a late-night raid on a Pittsburgh bar called “P Town” during a drag show with nightlife legend Amanda Lepore. We unpack what happened, what didn’t, and why this kind of police presence is still deeply unsettling—even if no one got hurt. Then in our deep-dive segment, we tackle the tangled relationship between queerness and social media. From Facebook and Twit...

The Fall of George Santos, the War on Queer Visibility, and Fighting Back with Community 30.04.2025 50:20

Each week, we kick off with Breaking News and then dive into the real, messy conversations about politics, culture, and queer life. In this episode, we react to George Santos’ sentencing, honor the life and legacy of Jiggly Caliente, and then unpack the deeper issues at play: the erasure of queer and trans people from public spaces, Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center, and the urgent need to re...

Welcome to Queer Times! 16.04.2025 47:22

In this debut episode of Queer Times , hosts Harrison Fish and Kristen Becker introduce themselves, sharing their unique perspectives shaped by their diverse upbringings and experiences. From growing up in rural, conservative environments to finding refuge in Provincetown’s thriving queer community, they explore the intersection of queerness, politics, and culture. Expect a candid and unfiltered c...