Top to Bottom: The Queercast

On this episode, I connect with my straight ally best friend and sister, Zea Huizar, as we get deep on our friendship, the different struggles we have to face with our sexuality, and how to be the best friend and ally to the LGBTQ community. 

This episode is a very special as we get down and serious with therapist and trans activist, Alo Cruz Johnston about being a gender therapist,  trans mental health issues, inner transphobia, and how to accept your truth. 

Welcome to Season 2! To start off the season, we had the pleasure of having the talented, gorgeous, kind actor extraordinaire, Vico Ortiz. On this episode, we talk about their experience being a non-binary actor in a CIS, HETERO, WHITE MALE DOMINATED world of film and television. Exploring the topics of latinx representation in the media, being latinx and non-binary, how to educate others on identifying as non-binary, and LGBTQ representation in media.   Check out their new web series on YouTube called These Thems!

On this very special episode, Roxy and Nico sit down with gender fluid drag artist, Vik(tor) Floyd (he/they), to discuss Chicanx history, mental health, and their personal journey of self-discovery. We also get to hear Roxy’s story about how they came to fully embrace their identity as a two-spirit person (they/them). Enjoy!

On Episode 9, we talk with drag queen, political activist, and proud Christian, Joseph Neves aka Cheeky Bastard about his experience being a proud gay who is very connected to his Christianity. We talk about the judgment that comes from being a christian in the gay community, how religions wrongly accuse homosexuality as a sin, and how to confront partners that are religious when you are not. 

On Episode 8, Nico and Roxy have another heart-to-heart  as they go over gate-keeping and other offensive gay terminology. They also go over the struggles of being LGBTQ and the mental health that comes with it. 

On Episode 7, we sit down with the beautiful, talented, and femme musician, Torrey Mercer, as we explore the struggles and conflicts of being an openly femme bisexual in the hetero and homo world of dating. We explore the stereotypes that give a bad reputation for bisexuals, why bisexuality should be valid in the queer community, passing as a straight woman, and the struggle being a woman in the hetero-dominate music industry.  To follow and listen to her new EP, PLEASE FOLLOW HER on IG: @torreymercer and check out her music out on Spotify and Youtube. NEW EP CALLED BOYS AND GIRLS COMES OUT February 28th on Apple and Spotify!  

On Episode 6, we bring in local filmmaker and adorable sweetheart, Xavier DuBose, to discuss his experience in the queer dating world being a trans, pansexual man. He gives his story of finding his true gender and provides guidance and advice on how to respectfully ask humans their gender/pronouns, coming out in the workplace, and how to be a good partner to a person going through the transitioning process. 

This Episode we bring you into the underground world of drag as we bring alternative queen and underdog, Morgue, to the podcast. They talk about the stereotypes and shadiness of the drag community, the discrimination of AFAB and non-binary drag artists, and the struggle being an alternative queen in a pageant world. 

For this episode, there is no special guest, just your two favoritest hosts: Nico and Roxy! Tune in as they tackle some tough topics, including everything from sexism in the work place to transphobia within the queer community. Learn more about Nico's struggle with gender identity and Roxy's path to healing in the aftermath of her last relationship. This episode (like always) contains strong language and adult themes. Enjoy!