The Transition Period

Welcome BLACK to The Transition Period (after a very long break)! In this episode, we discuss what Shea has been up to, quitting theatre, and finding love! Oh, and boobs. Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine:  http://ceasefiretoday.com http://arab.org - Help the Palestinian People with a Click http://petition.parliament.uk - Petition: Seek a Ceasefire... If you&apo...

Welcome to a very special episode of The Transition Period! In this episode, I provide personal commentary on my senior recital, read my personal anecdotes for each piece and why they were selected, and discuss all things that made this recital what it is. Link to personal anecdotes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-LavbFv-3KIlMAyIwwVIqyHgx9zqJx86/view?usp=share_link Support the show #FREEPALESTI...

DISCLAIMER : While there are entertaining and light-hearted joking tones surrounding this show and this episode in particular, We at The Transition Period do not support, celebrate, or endorse gun violence of any kind, no matter the victim of the senseless attack. This episode, we are discussing the nuanced conversation surrounding the late Charlie Kirk. We urge all of our listeners to do just tha...

Welcome BLACK to The Transition Period! On this episode, we discuss the plight of being a "clocky", bricky doll, getting fired (hey, hey!), and the downfall of abusers. It's a doozy, miss thing! #KeepYourHeadToTheSky 🔴 Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine:  http://ceasefiretoday.com http://arab.org - Help the Palestinian People with a Click http://p...

Happy 2025! On this special episode of The Transition Period....well, just listen. #KeepYourHeadToTheSky 🔴 ------------------------------ OUTRO SONG: TracksAllDay on Youtube PERIODT soundbite Credit - The iconic IAMPEREZ Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine:  http://ceasefiretoday.com http://arab.org - Help the Palestinian People with a Click http://petition.parli...

take care of yourselves. please.  - suicide & crisis lifeline - call of text 988 crisis text line - text COALITION to 741-741 mental health resources - https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/ black women therapy - http://www.therapyforblackgirl.com Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine:  http://ceasefiretoday.com http://arab.org - Help the...

HELLO! Welcome back to the Transition Period! This episode is a mess, but as always, it's good to be back on the mic. In this period, discuss the "Unbigging your back", Trans Day of Visibility and the woke trans "war" on Easter, DEI Dumbasses, and so much more. Maybe even a personal discovery....Who knows? Strap in, grab a snack, and get ready. This episode is a KI. #KeepY...

HELLO! Welcome back to the Transition Period! This episode is a LOT. We discuss the Renaissance World Tour, Tyler Perry, Dragula, and something I have been dying to talk about for YEARS. Strap in, grab a snack, and get ready. This episode is a doozie. #KeepYourHeadToTheSky 🔴 TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, I heavily discuss some of the absurd amount of racism I experienced in my old BFA Musical...

Happy (Post) Pride Month from The Transition Period! In this episode Gary discusses what pride means to them, Homophobia, Interracial Relationships discourse, Bob the Drag Queen's downfall, coming out, and more! 🔴 Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine:  http://ceasefiretoday.com http://arab.org - Help the Palestinian People with a Click http://petition.parliam...

Happy Black Month from The Transition Period! In this episode, Beyonce, Renaissance, Beyonce, Sam Smith and the fatphobic debacle, More Beyonce, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15, and the "fandom", The Last of Us, and much more! 🔴 Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine:  http://ceasefiretoday.com http://arab.org - Help the Palestinian People with a Click h...

Welcome Back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary celebrates their return to the podcast game and they discuss where they’ve been for the last few months, their trip to Chicago, Wicked, and Customer Service f*ck sh*t. It’s good to be back on the period. 🔴 Student Loan Forgiveness link: https://studentaid.gov/welcome/?redirectTo=%2Fdebt-relief-announcement%2F Support the show #FREEPALES...

Welcome Back to The Transition Period! In this episode, we take a deep dive into Broadway, The Tony Nominees, Pattie Lupone mask smackdown, Jesse Williams' nude leak, The Death of the Horrid, Late Kevin Samuels, The Story of Vicky and Casey White, and Kendrick Lamar Auntie's Diary......yeah, it's a lot. #ProtectBlackWomen TW/CW: I do cover the recent Buffalo, NY Shooting @  30:17 -...

In this VERY special episode, we discuss the Will Smith vs. Chris Brown Oscars SMACKDOWN and all of the annoying anti-black, misogynistic bullsh*t that came after. #ProtectBlackWomen If you'd like to make a donation: Cashapp - $GaryFuqua Venmo - @thegaryfuqua FREE Sexual Health Resources: heymistr.com - Free at home PrEp & STI Testing (@heymistr) together.takemehome.org - Free OraQuick HI...

(CW: mention of s*icide, fatphobia, transphobia, addiction, and severe depression) I didn't know what to label this episode. This is probably one of the bravest things I have ever done. I hope this can help someone, somewhere.  If you'd like to make a donation: Cashapp - $GaryFuqua Venmo - @thegaryfuqua Link to help Ukraine (Master thread): https://twitter.com/aliceepagani/status/1496718...

Welcome to the One Year Anniversary of The Transition Period! In this special episode, we bring in 2022 on a high note! I reintroduce myself for the new year, discuss the highs and lows of 2021, look back at the very first episode of The Transition Period and see if my New Years Resolutions actually rang true, and discuss who and what deserves to stay in 2021. If you'd like to make a donation...

Welcome back to of The Transition Period!  In this episode, we switch up the format to introduce The Pop Culture Corner! In this inaugural episode, we discuss the 2021 VMA's, dive into the Met Gala....looks?, get into Nicki Minaj and the Swollen Testicle debacle, introduce ourselves to Nikita Dragun and her poor decisions, and you hear my genuine reaction to Lil Nas X's debut album, &quo...

Welcome back to Season Two of The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary gets into The Lil Nas X phenomenon reads Da Baby for FILTH for his recent HIV/AIDS ignorance, and reveals the true tea as to where they've been the past 4 1/2 months Tickets to The Last 5 Years! ( https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/the-last-five-years/  ) FREE Sexual Health Resources: heymistr.com - Free at home PrEp &amp...

Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary gets into the Royal Family Debacle, reads the f*ck outta Lil Mama and her dumb ass movement, discusses the Kirk Franklin, discusses The tired ass Grammy's, discusses and mourns the Atlanta Anti-Asian hate crimes, and much more! PLUS, they reveal a big secret at the end..... Skip 37:30 - 43:33 to miss the hate crime discussion.  How...

Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary gets into the 6ix9ine vs Lil Nas X TikTok Debacle, reads the f*ck outta this Governor Abbott, discusses the racist/transphobic inconsistencies of "Cancel Culture" with the @Arielleismynam3 situation, discusses the James Charles controversy, lusts over Megan Thee Stallion & Anthony Ramos' Calvin Klein ad campaign, and t...

Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary celebrates an Instagram milestone, reads the f*ck outta this Southern Ice/Snow Storm, sends condolences to Thee Rolling Ray, discusses the Sh*rry P*e interview, speaks on the #FindSai Twitter Debacle, clocks the tea on Tessica Brown -- aka Gorilla Glue Girl, and gets pretty emotional during a very personal story.  HELP TEXAS -- Venmo Res...

TW: S*xual Harassment/Coercion  -- SKIP - 26:44 - 44:51  Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary congratulates Jojo Siwa on her official coming out,  discusses the Lady Gaga oreo and the Lil Uzi Vert/Steven Universe Crossover, and discusses a very personal story.  Social Media Links!  Instagram: @transitionperiodpod Twitter: @transperiodpod Personal IG/Twitter: @thegaryfuqua A...

Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary jams 100 things in this episode, celebrates Tr*mp's final departure,  discusses the Azealia Banks cat debacle and her severe fatphobic comments, “welcomes” Jojo Siwa to the community, clocks the tea on Drag Race, spits a quick verse for their drag persona, and discusses the monotony of the media and cancel culture.  Social Media Lin...

Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary expresses their gratitude for YOU, the listeners, clocks the tea on The Weeknd's new mug,  discusses the surprise rumor on Jeffree "the slave owner" Star and Kanye "the tap dancer" West, clocks the tea on Drag Race, and discusses what the absolute F**K happened on January 6th.  Time Stamps:  3:18-5:14 - The Weekn...

Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary explains the infamous and "scary" promo and cover art for TTP, spills their thoughts on the cast of Season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and reads Mitch "the scrotum" McConnell about these Stimulus Checks and, unfortunately, drags Tiffany "New York" Pollard. Time Stamps:  5:22...

Welcome to the first installment of The Transition Period! In this very first episode, Gary introduces themselves, discusses how sh*tty 2020 was, explores their new year's resolutions, and you find out how this black and queer ass podcast came to be! Social Media Links!  Instagram: @transitionperiodpod Twitter: @transperiodpod Personal IG/Twitter: @thegaryfuqua As always, wash your hands, wea...