Gloria and Zina spread the gospel of Jewel as they honor the legacy of Jewel Thais- Williams, a trailblazer in the Black queer community in Los Angeles. They discuss her life, contributions, and the impact of her establishment, Catch One, as a safe space for Black LGBTQ+ people. They each take a trip down memory lane as they remember their first experiences walking intoCatch One as baby dykes and how much the experience of going there meant to each of them. The conversation reflects on the importance of community, activism, and the nostalgia for dance and connection in queer spaces. Gloria shares some stories about some awkward fan girl run-ins with Jewel. They end the episode with a game where Zina’s lack of knowledge about disco music and DIana Ross causes Glo to blow a gasket.

This week, Gloria and Zina discuss the reality show 'Queer Ultimatum,' exploring its premise, the relationships of various couples, and the emotional dynamics at play. They play armchair therapists and analyze the couples' behaviors and they try to decide who in the cast they are most like.

Gloria and Zina welcome the legendary Lynn Love- a former firefighter turned wine shop owner, and community leader in her own right. The conversation explores themes of personal growth and the journey of transitioning careers. Lynn thoughtfully shares her experiences as one of the first Black female firefighters in Cincinnati, discussing the challenges and rewards of her 30-year career. We find out how she transitioned from fighting fires to owning her own wine shop, by taking her love of both wine and community and following her dreams. Zina goes down memory lane asking Lynn about her epic labor day parties she used to throw back in the day and why they were so important to so many women in the queer community. The episode ends with a fun game about what type of wine each of them would be.

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