Alphabet Club with Shannon Beveridge

Alphabet Club is a queer storytelling podcast where every other week, Shannon Beveridge will curate a personal essay by someone in our community — stories about desire, heartbreak, gender, sex, friendship, family, and becoming. After the reading, we sit with it together. We talk about what it brings up. What it reflects back to us. Each episode will feature a performance of a personal essay followed by an interview with the author and Shannon. Learn more or submit an essay at https://www.thealphabetclub.co/

Episodes

Dancing for the Female Gayze with Caroline Blaike

July 8, 2026 • 34 mins

This week’s essay, “Dancing for the Female Gayze,” is by Caroline Blaike, a queer, American Sign Language performer, consultant, and interpreter. She has a master’s degree in social work from Gallaudet, the world’s only university exclusively devoted to Deaf students. Caroline is also a trained dancer and performer, and has a passion for combining ASL with music. Caroline came out at 13 and started str...

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Homoerotic Girl Best Friendships with Hannah Beck

June 24, 2026 • 35 mins

This week we have Hannah Beck’s essay, “On Homoerotic Girl Best Friendships.” Hannah grew up in a conservative Christian cult(ish), leaving when she came out as gay and making the classic journey from cult member to stand up comic. Hannah’s essay is an introspective look at first love and self-discovery. It’s a love letter to the people that helped us find our way to true ourselves, even if they themse...

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Friends or Lovers with Peyton Dix

June 10, 2026 • 40 mins

This week we have Peyton Dix on the pod! Peyton is a writer, strategist, and co-host of Higher Ground’s Lemme Say This podcast. Her essay, “Savannah” centers around a classic queer experience, falling for a friend. But the way Peyton tells this story… it is absolute poetry. (Content Warning: self-harm) Learn more or submit an essay at https://www.thealphabetclub.co/ This episode is sponsored by Tombo...

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"Oblivious to my Queerness" with Maya Maldonado

May 27, 2026 • 35 mins

Today’s essay, “Oblivious to My Queerness,” is by Maya Maldonado, a content creator based in San Francisco. This essay explores having multiple competing identities at different levels of visibility and public acceptance. Maya tells the story of meeting her person on the dating app HER and how growing up as a queer, Latina, first-generation college student contributes to her self-concept and self-acceptance: a c...

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"Eat, Pray, Spank" by Topher Cusumano

May 13, 2026 • 43 mins

This week’s essay is called, “Eat, Pray, Spank” and is written by writer, producer, and comedian, Topher Cusumano. Topher is a creative director and a co-founder of DaddyTV where he makes shows like For the Love of DILFs, Slag Wars, Hot Haus & more. This week’s essay will be read by Jonah Wheeler. Jonah Wheeler is a pornographic actor and musician known for an enthusiastic and expansive approach to quee...

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"The Gaybors" by Amelia Montooth

April 29, 2026 • 34 mins

This week’s essay is called, “The Gaybors” and is written by Amelia Montooth. Amelia is a producer, content creator, strategist and CEO of Mutuals Media (the creators of Gaydar with Anania). This essay is about the power of queer community and the beauty of self-discovery and evolution when blanketed by a network of queer support and chosen family. Content warning for this week’s episode is: unexpected loss...

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"Our Battle with AIDS" by Kendel D. Smith

April 15, 2026 • 75 mins

This week’s essay is called “Our Battle With AIDS” by Kendel D. Smith. It is written in loving memory of Kendel’s partner, Stephan Ray Sansom. Content warnings for this weeks episode are: death, illness, traffic accidents Find Kendel D Smith TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@kendeldsmith Donate to Swamplight: https://www.swamplight.org/copy-of-about Learn more or submit an essay at https://www.thealphab...

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“Oh God, I’m a Wh*re” by Caroline Dunphy

April 1, 2026 • 39 mins

This week’s essay is called, “Oh God, I’m a Whore” and is written by Caroline Dunphy. This essay centers around the often-awkward, often-inconvenient, and often-unexpected circumstances of our gay awakenings. In this case, as a sugar-riddled pre-teen at a sleepover watching the movie Dodgeball. Caroline is an emmy-winning Executive Producer. She’s worked with Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Jodan Klepp...

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"I Swear I Love Him" By Pissi Myles

March 18, 2026 • 33 mins

This week’s essay is called, “I Swear I Love Him” and is written by drag queen, writer, standup, singer, and actor, Pissi Myles. We love this essay because it isn’t grandiose. It isn’t based in trauma. It is simply a wonderfully sweet love letter and celebration of queer joy. Something we really need right now. Learn more or submit an essay at ⁠⁠https://www.thealphabetclub.co/⁠⁠ Thank you to Tom...

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We're back!?! The Alphabet Club (Official Trailer)

March 11, 2026 • 1 min

Alphabet Club is a queer storytelling podcast where every other week week, Shannon Beveridge will curate a personal essay by someone in our community — stories about desire, heartbreak, gender, sex, friendship, family, and becoming. After the reading, we sit with it together. We talk about what it brings up. What it reflects back to us. Each episode will feature a performance of a personal essay followed by an interview with ...

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I'm Quitting? with Joy Oladokun

July 9, 2025 • 94 mins

I'm so grateful Joy kept going when she felt like quitting.. I don't think this is the end but it is a much needed pause. Thank you if you've been here from the start or if you came somewhere after! -Head to https://Greenchef.com/50SHANNON and use code 50SHANNON to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping -Use code “SHANNON” for 20% off your first purchase, on...

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If We Don't Laugh We'll Cry with Cameron Esposito

July 2, 2025 • 102 mins

I'm so inspired by Cameron's comedy!! Watch it here! https://www.dropout.tv/cameron-esposito-four-pills/videos/cameron-esposito-four-pills -Use code “SHANNON” for 20% off your first purchase, only at https://tomboyx.com -Go to https://CALM.com/SHANNON for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library -Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://Shopi...

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being gay is natural with Pattie Gonia

June 25, 2025 • 77 mins

Pattie is doing work we all should be following! This episode was such a breath of fresh air to film! Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/SHANNON Go to https://Quince.com/ALPHABET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/SHANNON to find and instantly book...

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Living in the Chateau Marmont with LP

June 18, 2025 • 61 mins

If you haven't heard LP's music do yourself a favor and go listen.. truly so talented!! Head to https://Greenchef.com/50SHANNON and use code 50SHANNON to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping Go to https://Calm.com/SHANNON for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library. Calm.com / SHANNON Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://...

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Open Mouth Kissing with Catherine McCafferty

June 11, 2025 • 78 mins

If you haven't seen Catherine's show Pretty Gay you are missing out! Highly recommend it!! Resources: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ggrapidresponse https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025immigrantbondfund/ -Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/SHANNON to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today -Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://Sh...

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Minding Our Own Business with Trevi Moran

June 4, 2025 • 72 mins

My episode on Trevi's podcast Six Feet Above: https://youtu.be/u7r_CmxgHSQ?si=hY5_HjBmLhGV5aNX -Start your initial free online visit today at https://forhers.com/SHANNON Individual Results may vary. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Price varies based on product and subscription plan. See website for full details, restrictions, and important safety in...

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TikTok's "Indian Masc" with Anj Persad

May 28, 2025 • 80 mins

Anj Persad has the best laugh and best vibe, I'm so lucky I got to spend the day with her!! Use code “SHANNON” for 20% off your first purchase, only at https://tomboyx.com Head to https://greenchef.com/50SHANNON and use code 50SHANNON to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at https://MINTMOBILE.co...

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Samantha Ronson Answered My DM!!

May 21, 2025 • 63 mins

Samantha Ronson was some of the first queer representation I ever had.. I can not believe that she agreed to come on my podcast! High school me would never believe it. Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use SHANNONPOD to get an additional 30% off at https://blissy.com/SHANNONPOD Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/alphabet Che...

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Lesbian Covergirl Lauren Chan

May 14, 2025 • 68 mins

Lauren Chan, model, entrepreneur, advocate AND.... *drumroll please*... the FIRST out lesbian Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, joins us for our second Alphabet Club meeting. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/SHANNON to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today Go to ⁠https://Indeed.com/SHANNON⁠ for a $75 sponsored job credit Get your summer savings and shop premium...

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Our First Time

May 7, 2025 • 73 mins

Alphabet Clubs' first meeting.. and it only made sense to have it be everyone who is a part of this team. Go to https://Indeed.com/SHANNON for a $75 sponsored job credit Use code “SHANNON” for 20% off your first purchase, only at https://tomboyx.com Go to https://Forhers.com/SHANNON Individual Results may vary. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescrip...

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Episodes

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Friends or Lovers with Peyton Dix

"Oblivious to my Queerness" with Maya Maldonado

"Eat, Pray, Spank" by Topher Cusumano

"The Gaybors" by Amelia Montooth

"Our Battle with AIDS" by Kendel D. Smith

“Oh God, I’m a Wh*re” by Caroline Dunphy

"I Swear I Love Him" By Pissi Myles

We're back!?! The Alphabet Club (Official Trailer)

I'm Quitting? with Joy Oladokun

If We Don't Laugh We'll Cry with Cameron Esposito

being gay is natural with Pattie Gonia

Living in the Chateau Marmont with LP

Open Mouth Kissing with Catherine McCafferty

Minding Our Own Business with Trevi Moran

TikTok's "Indian Masc" with Anj Persad

Samantha Ronson Answered My DM!!

Lesbian Covergirl Lauren Chan

Our First Time

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