BFF: Black, Fat, Femme

BFF: Black, Fat, Femme

"The B.F.F. Podcast” gives voice to two of the leading queer, fat and Black changemakers while calling in the world to examine and understand what it means to love oneself unapologetically - in a world where loving oneself often feels impossible.

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January 6, 2026 100 mins

This week your BFF's revisit our sit down with the one & only Bunny McKensie Mack to dish around why we should be paying more attention to A.I, where to get the best food in Cali & Chicago and how (and why) liberation doesn't start with a pride flag. 

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This week your BFF's are on holiday vacation, but we didn't want to leave you without a little joy to bring into your new year. This week we are celebrating a year of Yes Ma'am (and no Ma'am Pam) to remind y'all to find joy whenever and wherever you can. 

We will be back with new episodes on January 10th, 2026. 


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December 23, 2025 74 mins

This week (before they take a two week holiday break), your BFF's go a little deeper into a discussion of why the "New Year, New Me" mentality is a scheme the Todd set up and why we want our good sis to get off them damn NYE 2026 steps. We also rate what we believe are the best moments of 2025 and send a message to the HotGaysTM. 


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December 16, 2025 79 mins

This week on the show, your BFF's talk Cash Money taking over for the 99 & the 2000's, the Netflix/Warner Brother merger (big yikes) and why we love Jasmine Crockett - and why some of you need to be more like her. 


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This week the BFF's are joined by Krystina Arielle to talk storytelling, the power of Black imagination and why we all cheered when that house fell on Nessarose. We also ask the important question - why do I have to pay for parking if I already paid for my hotel stay?

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This week is a the crossover episode you didn't know you needed. We are joined by Kris and Shana of the Bad Queer Podcast where we talk the origin story of our show, the love + lessons in their friendship, the success of their show, Jonathan’s book Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself, a surprise Loretta Devine stud reveal, their Bad Queer Opinion...

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November 25, 2025 77 mins

This week your BFF’s discuss the complicated dance of activism and capitalism, why we need to bring begging back to R&B, shout out the 95 Pinto and talk why companies need to pay contractors on time. 


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This week, we are joined by the mommas of all mommas, Jessica Rose of She Really Had a Baby. We discuss reframing parenthood through an equitable lens, why celebrity won't save us and why the Louvre needs better security. 

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November 11, 2025 81 mins

This week your BFF’s discuss the joy that is Zohran Mamdani, hope, give kudos to the state of Mississippi and talk about why we are both so tired of xenophobia. We also tell certain celebs why they need to close their racist a$$ traps! 


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This week, we are joined by the hilarious Tyreak Told You live, loud and in color from NYC. The dolls talk about moments they want to relive, events from 2025 that need to stay in 2025 and why flying out of JFK is NUTS. 

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October 28, 2025 76 mins

This week your BFF’s dive into the obsession America has with dating shows, talk about who is the real underrated queer horror icon (just in time for Halloween) and discuss why our problematic fave might just be having the best year ever. 


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This week, the BFF's welcome Kristian A. Smith to the third seat to talk about the difference between church hurt & religious trauma. We also pay our respects to legends (rest well D'Angelo) and talk about why we are sick of people heckling Kamala. 

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October 14, 2025 76 mins

This week your BFF’s dive into what Black shows from yesteryear made them feel the most seen, talk about why we love Bad Bunny and ask the million dollar question: who did the casting on this season of "Love is Blind"? 


See Jon & Joho in conversation at the Mira Mesa Barne's & Noble on October 18th at 4pm @ 10775 Westview Parkway San Diego, CA 92126.

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October 7, 2025 93 mins

This week your BFF’s aren’t just talking about coming out, but we answer the more important question - what is life like after you do? Both host drop life lessons, important pieces of advice and remind you of why loving yourself out loud is the perfect way to celebrate LGBTQ History Month 2025. 

Listen to, “It’s Okay to be Gay” everywhere you get your podcasts! 🎧 


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This week your besties are joined by the iconic social media doll DeAndré Upshaw to talk all things pop nostalgia, what iconic 2000's items we miss and get down to the bottom of the important question, "which Black queer person was in Sister Act 2"? 

We are nominated for not one, but TWO Signal Awards. Vote for us here & here! 

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This week your besties are joined by legendary food critic Tim Chantarangsu to talk food, family and the importance of a good meal. We also do a tribute to "Send Foodz" because you know the dolls love to eat and put each of y'all on. 

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This week your besties are joined by our favorite cousin jarrett hill to break down the Jussie Smollett Netflix documentary. We also get into Black sub-culture and talk Labubu price gouging. 

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This week your besties are joined by the Kang of digital content - the one who keeps the content live, loud and in color, Chris Rodgers. On the show this week: a discussion about why we are sick and tired of being sick and tired as millennials. Chris also gives PayPal the stern talking too they deserve. 

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This week the BFF’s are joined by Mandi Woodruff (AKA Mandi Money) of the Brown Ambition Podcast to discuss adulting, finances and why we should all be demanding a raise in this economy. We also send our love to those who need it most while reminding y'all that you can love your body at any time and any size. 

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August 26, 2025 69 mins

This week the BFF's talk taking up space, why "The Biggest Loser" doc is one of the worst docs we have seen in a long time and why Amanda Seales will always be better than us because...yeah.


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