The Gayly Planet: The Final Fronqueer | A Star Trek Podcast

The Gayly Planet: The Final Fronqueer | A Star Trek Podcast

Hashtag Ruthless Productions

The Gayly Planet: The Final Fronqueer is a humorous, yet ruthless, podcast where two queer nerds talk about Star Trek: The Next Generation, one episode at a time.Hosted by Lark Malakai Grey and Jessie Blount of Hashtag Ruthless Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal of Freedom: Star Trek TNG s1e21

Arsenal of Freedom: Star Trek TNG s1e21

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 21 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Arsenal of Freedom.”  The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about lollipop-themed songs, Doctor Who, dog outfits, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, dangerous plants, and our “hey, how are you?” segment! Please consider joining our Patreon or gifting a membership—our Patrons are the only reason we can make Hashtag Ruthless happen! And remember, our sticker club is on Patreon now!Send us your Cozy Cor

Feb 20, • 46:44

Star Trek and Hopepunk with Hannah McGregor

Star Trek and Hopepunk with Hannah McGregor

Can Humanity have a better future, as a treat? Today we are talking with Hannah McGregor about the special place Star Trek occupies in the sci-fi genre, and what we can learn from it. Also featuring conversation about Doctor Who, Octavia Butler, and a host of book recommendations!  The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about nail polish, the inherent risk of missed messages in art, an extended version of our conversation about A Deadly Education, and a couple pre-interview o

Feb 10, • 47:45

Heart of Glory: Star Trek TNG s1e20

Heart of Glory: Star Trek TNG s1e20

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 20 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Coming of Age.”The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about death rituals, B’Elanna Torres, black light reactive birds, neutral grounds, Rufio interruptions, and our “hey, how are you?” segment.Please consider joining our Patreon or gifting a membership—our Patrons are the only reason we can make Hashtag Ruthless happen! And remember, our sticker club is on Patreon now!Don’t miss our sticker sale

Jan 25, • 46:03

Dear Hashtag Ruthless: An Advice Bonus

Dear Hashtag Ruthless: An Advice Bonus

Welcome to our first bonus advice episode of 2025!  In this episode: Can I be pansexual if I’ve only ever had one partner? Is it possible to build resilient communities and friendships that last through difficult times? How do we build the future we want to live in? And, how do I figure out my gender when my relationship to my body is already complicated for other reasons?  And in the Patreon version of the episode: How do I go about coming out and changing my pronouns for a second time? Is it p

Jan 13, • 37:52

Coming of Age: Star Trek TNG s1e19

Coming of Age: Star Trek TNG s1e19

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 19 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Coming of Age.”  The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Lark’s window spider and our “hey, how are you?” segment. Don’t miss our sticker sale! 15% off ends January 31st. Please consider joining our Patreon or gifting a membership—our Patrons are the only reason we can make Hashtag Ruthless happen! And remember, our sticker club is on Patreon now! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to dat

Jan 9, • 46:24

A Relentlessly Queer Birthday Bonus

A Relentlessly Queer Birthday Bonus

It’s our birthday 🥳 and we are celebrating with a delightful little episode full of love and reflection upon the past six years. Make sure you are following us on Instagram so you can celebrate with us!Here’s the Tingler we talked about! Don’t miss our Muppet Treasure Island Yule bonus episode on The Gay Pirate Podcast feed 🏴‍☠️Want to send us some birthday love? Here are some ways to do that—Find our P.O. Box or send us digital love here!Check out our new Throne Wishlist!Please consider

Jan 1, • 35:16

Home Soil: Star Trek TNG: s1e18

Home Soil: Star Trek TNG: s1e18

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 18 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Home Soil.” This episode is very special, because it has all of the Patreon exclusive content intact! Normally, the following conversations (totaling around 16 minutes!!!) would be Patreon only: Lark’s dog’s bedtime routine, gay media cancelations and how we would fix the problem if we were rich, koosh balls, a blooper, and our “hey, how are you?” segment! Please consider joining our Patreon or gifting a membership—

Nov 28, 2024 • 1:04:08

Prove Love, Create a Better Timeline

Prove Love, Create a Better Timeline

Welcome to a very special episode of The Gayly Planet, in which we spread a little love to your timeline with our friend and yours, Chuck Tingle. Listen to Lark’s episode with Her Dark Materials hereListen to our latest Chuck interviews hereListen to our full first interview with Chuck hereListen to our full second interview with Chuck hereListen to our episodes about the Harriet Porber books

Nov 5, 2024 • 37:20

When the Bough Breaks: Star Trek TNG s1e17

When the Bough Breaks: Star Trek TNG s1e17

Today we are discussing episode 17 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “When the Bough Breaks.” Here’s the Patreon post! Follow us on instagram for up to date info! The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about beneficial bacteria/Doctor Who/internet showering discourse, and our “hey, how are you?” segment!  Find this episode’s image roundup here! Want to support us? Here’s a com

Nov 1, 2024 • 1:09:38

Too Short a Season: Star Trek TNG s1e16

Too Short a Season: Star Trek TNG s1e16

Today we are discussing episode 16 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Too Short a Season.”The Doctor Who story Lark mentioned is called “The Resurrection Casket.”The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about how aging is a scam, Jeff Goldblum, and our “hey, how are you?” segment! Find this episode's image roundup here!Find Lark's tarot deck here!Want to support us? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all the ways you can do so! Thank you in advance 💜Listen to our

Oct 16, 2024 • 44:57

11001001: TNG s1e15

11001001: TNG s1e15

Today we are discussing episode 15 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “11001001.”The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content including some odd interruptions, athletic wear and where it belongs, The Matrix, and our “hey, how are you?” segment.Find this episode's image roundup here!Want to support us? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all the ways you can do so! Thank you in advance 💜Listen to our other podcasts wherever you’re listening to this one!The Gay Pirate Po

Oct 1, 2024 • 43:37

Angel One: Star Trek TNG s1e14

Angel One: Star Trek TNG s1e14

Today we are discussing episode 14 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Angel One.”The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Leonard Crofoot’s website, Halloween costumes future and past, and of course our new “hey how are you” segment!Here’s the Nat Geo article Lark referenced.Here’s the essay Jessie referenced.Here’s the Straw Feminist comic.You can find this episode's image roundup here!Want to support us? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all the ways you

Sep 18, 2024 • 50:49

Datalore with Chuck Tingle: Star Trek TNG s1e13

Datalore with Chuck Tingle: Star Trek TNG s1e13

Today we were joined by our dear friend Chuck Tingle to discuss episode 13 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Datalore.”Our conversation with Chuck begins around minute 13!The Patreon version of this episode contains a grand total of 22 minutes of bonus content!!! Bonus Chuck content includes: our feelings about Lore (the character), Picard (the show), Q (the character), Lower Decks (the show), whether we would want to serve on a starship irl, dressing up as Star Trek characters, an

Sep 3, 2024 • 1:21:03

The Big Goodbye: Star Trek TNG s1e12

The Big Goodbye: Star Trek TNG s1e12

Today we are discussing episode 12 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Big Goodbye.”The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Brent Spiner’s “Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir,” our wish for more whimsical playtime opportunities for adults, and of course our new “hey how are you” segment!You can find most of our Chuck Tingle Content here!Find this episode's image description here!Want to support us? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all the ways you can do so!Liste

Aug 22, 2024 • 49:19

Haven: Star Trek TNG s1e11

Haven: Star Trek TNG s1e11

Today we are discussing episode 11 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Haven.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about 16 Candles, Stevie Nicks, and our new “hey, how’s it going” section! You can listen to our interview with Chuck Tingle here!You can listen to our discussion about Bury Your Gays here!You can listen to our Pride advice episode here! Please support us if you can! We’ve got some hot hot deals going on right now—-Lots of bonus stickers if you joi

Jul 26, 2024 • 1:04:55

Hide and Q: Star Trek TNG s1e10

Hide and Q: Star Trek TNG s1e10

Today we are discussing episode 10 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Hide and Q.”Find this episode's image roundup here!The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about AI and the apolcalypse, Rufio being an IRL panda, and a long talk about the science of phobias. Here’s the TikTok Jessie referenced.You can listen to our Pride advice episode here!Please support us if you can! We’ve got some hot hot deals going on right now—-Lots of bonus stickers if you join through

Jul 9, 2024 • 48:30

The Battle: Star Trek TNG s1e9

The Battle: Star Trek TNG s1e9

Today we are discussing Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1, episode 9, “The Battle.”The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Admiral Jellico, the future of contraceptives, and biological compatibility between species. You can listen to our Pride advice episode here!Please support us if you can! We’ve got some hot hot deals going on right now—-30% off all the stickers in our shop (including limited edition ones!)-30% off your first month of sticker club-Lots of bonus

Jun 26, 2024 • 54:16

Justice: Star Trek TNG s1e8

Justice: Star Trek TNG s1e8

Today we are discussing Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1, episode 8: Justice.  The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Star Trek: Discovery and bonobos.  It’s time for our semi-annual fund drive! Please consider supporting us in one or more of the following ways—we can’t do this without your help!-Join our Patreon this month for cool sticker bonuses!-Join our sticker club through our shop for 30% off this month!-All of our stickers are 30% off, including the back

Jun 11, 2024 • 1:03:35

Lonely Among Us: Star Trek TNG s1e7

Lonely Among Us: Star Trek TNG s1e7

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 7 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Lonely Among Us.” Find the image roundup for this episode here!Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Lark’s bird bath, a little Wayne’s World aside, broken sinks, and leaving the future for peanut butter (aka the show “Picard”). To prepare for our next episode, please watch Strange New Worlds s2e8, "U

May 29, 2024 • 55:48

Where No One Has Gone Before: Star Trek: TNG s1e6

Where No One Has Gone Before: Star Trek: TNG s1e6

Today we are discussing Star Trek:TNG season 1, episode 6, “Where No One Has Gone Before.”Find the image roundup for this episode here!Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about the trippy screensavers we liked to look at while high in high school, whether the actor who plays Kosinski was gay, Jessie’s favorite childhood jigsaw puzzle, and an extended version of our Janeway discussion

May 15, 2024 • 1:00:56

The Day of the Doctor - Doctor Who Bonus

The Day of the Doctor - Doctor Who Bonus

Today we are re-releasing our episode about the Doctor Who 50th anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor! We will return to our regularly scheduled programming asap. In the meantime, you should totally join our sticker club, because it's really cool and this month's sticker is Magical!!! You can also join in combination with our Patreon by selecting one of our sticker tiers when you sign up!Want to support us in other ways? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all the ways you can do so! Listen

Apr 30, 2024 • 57:40

The Last Outpost: Star Trek TNG s1e5

The Last Outpost: Star Trek TNG s1e5

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 5 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Last Outpost.” Find the image roundup for this episode here!Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains ~9 minutes of bonus content about height differences, leaving voicemails, 26 episode seasons of TV, and a mini Personals sections!Want to support us in other ways? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all the ways you can

Apr 17, 2024 • 52:40

The Final Fronqueer

The Final Fronqueer

The Gayly Planet is now officially a Star Trek: The Next Generation podcast! In honor of the new subject matter, we made you a little introduction episode— listen now to meet the queer nerds behind the hot takes.Find Jessie on instagramFind Lark on instagram or on his websiteThe Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about ~gender~ and the joys of seeing an animal when you have ADHD! Find everything Hashtag Ruthless on our websiteFollow us on instagramCheck out our PatreonAnd fin

Apr 2, 2024 • 17:32

Code of Honor: Star Trek: The Next Generation s1e4

Code of Honor: Star Trek: The Next Generation s1e4

Today we are discussing season one, episode 4 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Code of Honor.”Find the image roundup for this episode here!Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains a bonus conversation about Jessie encountering the trials of having to shave their face. This is the last Star Trek TRIAL episode! We will make our decision in two weeks, so get your friends to listen now if this is a thin

Mar 19, 2024 • 56:00

The Naked Now: Star Trek TNG s1e3

The Naked Now: Star Trek TNG s1e3

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Naked Now.” Find the image roundup for this episode here!Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus conversations about Futurama and our strongly differing opinions about MCM furniture!Right now, Lark is offering cute portraits of people and/or pets in order to raise money to cover Rufio’s vet bills! You can commiss

Feb 20, 2024 • 51:10

Deja Q: a TNG Valentine's Day BONUS!

Deja Q: a TNG Valentine's Day BONUS!

Today we have a Valentine’s Day bonus episode for you, in which we discuss the Star Trek TNG episode “Deja Q” (season 3, episode 13)! This episode originally came out as a bonus ep for our other podcast, EsGAYpe From Reality, back in January of 2023. Right now, Lark is offering cute portraits of people and/or pets in order to raise money to cover Rufio’s vet bills! You can commission one through our shop OR by joining our Patreon for a year up front!Follow us on Instagram!Check out our rad merch

Feb 14, 2024 • 43:38

Encounter at Farpoint: Star Trek TNG Pilot

Encounter at Farpoint: Star Trek TNG Pilot

Welcome to the second of two episodes that we have for you today, in which we dig into the Star Trek: The Next Generation pilot episode, Encounter at Farpoint parts 1 and 2! If you missed the first of today’s eps, in which we discuss the possibility of us becoming a Star Trek podcast, why we would do so, what we love about the show, and what we will add to the conversation, be sure to check that one out as well! You can get Chuck Tingle’s “Not Pounded By The Physical Manifestation Of Someone Els

Jan 23, 2024 • 55:22

Are we a Star Trek Pod now? You Decide!!!

Are we a Star Trek Pod now? You Decide!!!

Welcome to the first of two episodes that we have for you today! This episode is a discussion about why we might be switching to a Star Trek: The Next Generation podcast, what we love about the show, and what we have to add to the conversation! Don’t miss the other episode, in which we talk all about the pilot episode of TNG, Encounter at Farpoint! Join us on Patreon for tons of bonus content, including extended versions of all our episodes.Right now, Lark is offering cute portraits of people an

Jan 23, 2024 • 23:10

Can't Stop The Music with Alex Steed

Can't Stop The Music with Alex Steed

Today we have such a special treat for you! We were joined by Alex Steed for a discussion about Can’t Stop the Music—a movie you probably haven’t heard of, but don’t let that stop you from listening. As requested, there is an extremely thorough summary of the movie (almost 10 minutes long! I did my best!) at the beginning, so even if you don’t plan to watch the movie, you should have all the information needed to enjoy our conversation. Find Alex on the internet @alexsteed on socials, and find Y

Jan 19, 2024 • 1:32:26

Barbie (2023)

Barbie (2023)

Today we are discussing Barbie (2023)! Support us on Patreon to help keep this podcast (and all our pods!) on the air! The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about working from home, Lake Superior, Lark’s barbies, and The Velveteen Rabbit! Images of the things we discussed can be found on the episode webpage!Here’s a very detailed plot breakdown of the movie!Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!There are a ton of ways you can support our work, both financial and n

Dec 12, 2023 • 1:08:30

Subspace Rhapsody: Star Trek SNW (spoiler freeish!)

Subspace Rhapsody: Star Trek SNW (spoiler freeish!)

Today we are talking about Subspace Rhapsody, the Star Trek Strange New Worlds musical episode!!!Support us on Patreon to help keep this podcast (and all our pods!) on the air! We need to hit $3,500 by December 31st, and when we do, patrons will unlock Lark Trek—a bimonthly newsletter where Lark talks about his feelings about an episode of Star Trek!The pilot episode of Lark Trek is available to the public and you can read it right now!Here are the links we promised:Drunk History about Nichelle

Nov 28, 2023 • 1:11:51

The Amber Spyglass, part 1

The Amber Spyglass, part 1

Today we are discussing the first 13 chapters of The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman!Help keep Hashtag Ruthless pods on the air by joining our Patreon or Sticker Club (or both!), buying some cute merch, or leaving a donation! 5 star written reviews are also super helpful, and so is telling all your friends about our shows!!Listen to Jessie’s guest episode of Her Dark Materials here!Our next episode will be about the Star Trek Strange New Worlds musical episode (s2e9, Subspace Rhapsody)! You can

Nov 14, 2023 • 51:24

Doctor Who: Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead

Doctor Who: Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead

Happy Halloween! Today we are discussing the Doctor Who two-parter, Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead!Want to support our work? Here are all the ways you can do that!Find us online at hashtagruthless.com and instagram.com/hashtagruthlesspods Music from https://filmmusic.io"Industrial Music Box" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)-Edited from the original- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1:08:09

Camp Damascus - including an interview with Chuck Tingle

Camp Damascus - including an interview with Chuck Tingle

Welcome to our Camp Damascus double feature! Part one is our discussion about Chuck Tingle's “Camp Damascus,” and part two is our interview with Chuck Tingle about the book, writing autistic characters, queer representation, stepping away from Harry Potter, timelines, science fiction, and so much more!You can listen to the extended versions of both our discussion about the book and our interview with Chuck! While you're there, consider joining our Patreon!Order Camp Damascus here!Preorder Bury Y

Oct 17, 2023 • 1:56:20

Halloween: Buffy the Vampire Slayer s2e6

Halloween: Buffy the Vampire Slayer s2e6

Happy Halloween month! We are kicking off spooky season with an episode about Buffy The Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 6, “Halloween.”If you want to hear us talk more about Buffy, check out We Are The Gayers!Grab your tickets for our live episode recording about Rocky Horror! The show is on October 19th at 8:30 ET, on zoom! We hope to see you there 💜Want to support our work? Here are all the ways you can do that!Find us online at hashtagruthless.com or instagram.com/hashtagruthlesspods Music

Oct 3, 2023 • 1:02:48

The Subtle Knife, part 2

The Subtle Knife, part 2

Today we are discussing the second half of The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman.Join Our Sticker Club before September 30th and you'll get TWO BONUS STICKERS from the back catalogue! Join via Patreon and save $1 per month!Get your tickets to our live Rocky Horror recording now!Want to support our work? Here are all the ways you can do that!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and you could win a sticker! Simply take a screenshot of your 5 star review and email it to hashtagruthlesspods@gmail.com —

Sep 19, 2023 • 1:04:33

The Subtle Knife, part 1

The Subtle Knife, part 1

This week we are discussing chapters 1-7 of The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman!  Content notes for this episode: -growing up with a mentally ill parent: 00:35:30 - 00:40:15 -christofascism / religious authoritarianism: 00:43:00 - 00:57:30  Join Our Sticker Club before September 30th and you’ll get TWO BONUS STICKERS from the back catalogue! Join via Patreon and save $1 per month! Get your tickets to our live Rocky Horror recording now! Want to support our work? Here are all the ways you can do t

Sep 5, 2023 • 1:26:00

Cry-Baby: Summer CAMP week 5

Cry-Baby: Summer CAMP week 5

Welcome back to CAMP Ruthless! This week we are discussing John Waters’ Cry-Baby (1990) Watch Spice World here! Join our sticker club in August and you’ll get two bonus stickers from our back catalogue! You can join through our shop OR on Patreon! All stickers are drawn by Lark Malakai Grey and/or our friend Theo Julien Forrester and printed by Sticker Ninja! Want to support our work? Here are all the ways you can do that! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and you could win a sticker! Simply t

Aug 22, 2023 • 1:21:57

Spice World: Summer CAMP week 6

Spice World: Summer CAMP week 6

For our final week of Summer CAMP we are discussing the iconic Spice Girls movie, Spice World! Listen now for two queers ranting about how misogyny and femphobia robbed the world of a movie so excellent that should be taught in film schools. It really is *that* good.  You can watch Spice World here! Join our sticker club in August and you’ll get two bonus stickers from our back catalogue! You can join through our shop OR on Patreon! Get your tickets to our Rocky Horror Live Show here! Want to su

Aug 22, 2023 • 1:06:07

But I’m a Cheerleader with Not All Geminis: Summer CAMP week 4

But I’m a Cheerleader with Not All Geminis: Summer CAMP week 4

Welcome back to CAMP Ruthless! This week we are discussing But I’m a Cheerleader with our friend Courtney Perkins, aka Not All Geminis! If you want to skip the more in-depth conversion therapy discussion, skip minutes 28:30-34:45 Find screenshots of the things we discussed in Style and Fashion on the episode webpage! Here is Jessie’s link roundup: conversion therapy rebranded for the tech age to promote kids to repress any romantic and sexual feelings How to resist in-person conversion therapy

Aug 22, 2023 • 1:26:23

D.E.B.S: Summer CAMP week 3

D.E.B.S: Summer CAMP week 3

Welcome back to Camp Ruthless! This week we are discussing D.E.B.S (2004). Get your tickets to our live show now! Check out a screenshot roundup of the things we discussed in the Style section on the episode webpage! Find out all about us at hashtagruthless.com Follow us on instagram @hashtagruthlesspods Listen to our other podcasts: We Are The Gayers is about Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Gay Pirate Podcast is about Our Flag Means Death EsGAYpe From Reality is about the Simon Snow series by Rain

Aug 22, 2023 • 1:07:19

Batman & Robin: Summer CAMP week 2

Batman & Robin: Summer CAMP week 2

Welcome to Summer CAMP! This week we are discussing Batman & Robin (1997). The Gayly Planet is a podcast where two queer nerds talk about media we love, brought to you by Hashtag Ruthless productions. Find out all about us at hashtagruthless.com Follow us on instagram @hashtagruthlesspods Want to support queer media? Join our Patreon for extended episodes and oodles of other bonus content!  We have cool merch and a rad sticker club. Did you know that Lark made a tarot deck? He did, and you can g

Aug 22, 2023 • 1:22:05

Serial Mom: summer CAMP week 1

Serial Mom: summer CAMP week 1

Welcome to CAMP Ruthless! This week we are discussing John Waters’ “Serial Mom.” The Gayly Planet is a podcast where two queer nerds talk about media we love, brought to you by Hashtag Ruthless productions. Find out all about us at hashtagruthless.com Follow us on instagram @hashtagruthlesspods Listen to our other podcasts: We Are The Gayers is about Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Gay Pirate Podcast is about Our Flag Means Death EsGAYpe From Reality is about the Simon Snow series by Rainbow Rowell

Aug 22, 2023 • 1:08:57

The Addams Family: Summer CAMP bonus with Lez Hang Out

The Addams Family: Summer CAMP bonus with Lez Hang Out

This week at CAMP we are bringing you an episode of a whole different podcast! Back in 2020 we guested on Lez Hang Out to talk about The Addams Family, and today we are airing that episode right here in our very own feed!About this episode:Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) are joined by Jessie Blount and Lark Malakai Grey, the hosts of The Gayly Prophet (@thegaylyprophet) to talk about why The Addams Family Should've Been Gay. Lark talks about the T for T relationship between Morticia

Jul 18, 2023 • 59:14

Imagination ≠ Anxiety: The Golden Compass part 2…part 2

Imagination ≠ Anxiety: The Golden Compass part 2…part 2

This is the FINAL EPISODE of The Gayly Prophet for the foreseeable future! Today we are finishing our discussion about The Golden Compass/Northern Lights! This episode contains Editorials, Personals, and Health and Science. Subscribe to The Gayly Planet now so you don’t miss out on our future episodes! And while you’re there, take a moment to rate and review the show! We Are The Gayers is now available wherever you listen to pods! You can join our sticker club, check out our shop, listen to our

May 30, 2023 • 43:49

Anticapitalist Witches: The Golden Compass part 2...part 1

Anticapitalist Witches: The Golden Compass part 2...part 1

Today you are listening to the first half of our discussion about the second half of The Golden Compass/The Northern Lights! This episode contains The Front Page, Politics, and Community Profiles.  Listen, we talked for over 2 hours, so it turns out we probably need to do three episodes per book to fit all of our thoughts and feelings in. We hope you understand! Content notes:Religious abuse: 26:05- 34:10Sexual abuse/medical abuse: 34:10 - 38:10 Please sign our open letter asking HBO to nix the

May 16, 2023 • 58:47

Boycotts! Updates! News!

Boycotts! Updates! News!

Today’s news: we helped put together a petition asking HBO to pull the plug on the HP tv show. Almost 40 fellow fandom leaders signed the open letter, and now we are counting on you, the fandom, to sign the petition! Do so at bit.ly/nohptv We are moving to a new feed! Follow The Gayly Planet wherever you are listening to this podcast! Get ready for Summer CAMP!!! Want to submit a camp flier? Here are the deets: Art submission guidelines: Art must contain some variation of “Summer CAMP with Hasht

May 2, 2023 • 7:41

Dirtbag Tomboy Protagonist: The Golden Compass pt 1

Dirtbag Tomboy Protagonist: The Golden Compass pt 1

Today we are discussing the first half of the first book in the His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman, The Golden Compass (or Northern Lights, depending on where you live!) CWs for this episode: throughout the episode there are small mentions of people hitting children. There are also a few brief mentions of violations of bodily autonomy (in relation to the  dæmon touching taboo) 00:40:25 - 00:43:40—Religious authoritarianism 00:43:40 - 00:49:00—Kidnapping, systemic dismissal of marginaliz

Apr 19, 2023 • 1:22:10

Feelings and Magic and Magical Feelings: Encanto (2021)

Feelings and Magic and Magical Feelings: Encanto (2021)

Today we are talking about Disney’s Encanto, so get ready for ALL OF THE FEELS!!!   Content notes for this episode: this movie is about intergenerational trauma, so this episode is chock full of discussions about that. If you want to skip the heaviest bits, the politics section starts at 00:22:45 and ends at 00:44:40   Wanna watch the amazing rat telenovela tiktoks we gushed about? Find there here!   We Are The Gayers is now available wherever you listen to pods!   You can join our sticker club,

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:13:07

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Today we are discussing Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery!   +Here’s that Jordan Peele/Janelle Monae photoshoot Jessie mentioned   +Here’s Ryan Johnson talking about the arrival scene   +And here’s a fugue from Guys and Dolls!   +You can join our sticker club, check out our shop, listen to our podcasts, and read our Guide to Firing JK Rowling all on our website, Hashtagruthless.com   +Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/thegaylyprophet   +Lark’s tarot deck, Under the Bed Tarot, is now available

Mar 21, 2023 • 1:07:43

Wakanda is F*cking Awesome: Black Panther (2018)

Wakanda is F*cking Awesome: Black Panther (2018)

Today we are discussing the movie Black Panther! Here are the links we promised: +Vanity Fair Interview with the costume designer: https://www.vanityfair.com/video/watch/black-panther-s-costume-designer-breaks-down-t-challa-s-entrance-scene +Atlantic interview with the costume designer: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/02/why-fashion-is-key-to-understanding-the-world-of-black-panther/553157/ +Vanity Fair Interview with the Director: https://www.vanityfair.com/video/watch/b

Mar 7, 2023 • 1:25:37

The Day of the Doctor

The Day of the Doctor

Today we are discussing the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor! Here are the Woke Doctor Who episodes that Lark mentioned about Capaldi’s run: Ep 013: Danny, We Hardly Knew Ye Ep 006: Screw Season 10 Here’s more information about the the ravens of the Tower of London: https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/ +You can join our sticker club, check out our shop, listen to our podcasts, and read our Guide to Firing JK Rowling all on our website, Hashtagruthless.com +Support

Feb 22, 2023 • 1:21:16

Meet your hosts!

Meet your hosts!

Who exactly is Hashtag Ruthless, you ask? Why, we’d love to tell you! Listen now to meet your delightful hosts, Jessie Blount and Lark Malakai Grey!Find us on the internet! Lark is on instagram @larkmalakai and his website is larkmalakai.comJessie is on instagram @livefromdetroit and on twitter @jessie_detroitLark’s tarot deck is available here!Find the podcast at hashtagruthless.com, on instagram @hashtagruthlesspods, and on patreon.com/hashtagruthlessShow art is by Lark Malakai GreyMusic credi

Feb 21, 2023 • 17:54

Introducing The Gayly Planet

Introducing The Gayly Planet

The Gayly Planet is a show where two queer nerds talk about media we love! Your beloved cohosts Lark Malakai Grey and Jessie Blount are still here with all the humor and ruthlessness you love, only now we will be talking about a whole slew of nerdy media--like Doctor Who, the His Dark Materials series, Marvel movies, Star Trek, and so much more! So settle in with your newspaper and get ready for an excellent time! Please take a moment to leave us a 5 star written review, it helps folks find the

Feb 15, 2023 • 2:53

The DADA job is still cursed: an important announcement about the future of The Gayly Prophet

The DADA job is still cursed: an important announcement about the future of The Gayly Prophet

After four years as your Defense Against the Dark Arts instructors, your dedicated cohosts have discovered that the curse is indeed still active. Which is to say, we are taking an indefinite hiatus from Harry Potter. But don’t worry! We will still be in your ears every other week with delightful, humorous, ruthless conversations about nerdy media. Listen now for the full story. + Read our instagram statement here: instagram.com/p/ConcZLRSZcS/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= + Here’s a wonderful piece by Pe

Feb 14, 2023 • 24:25

No Plot, Just Vibes: Wednesday the Series, part II

No Plot, Just Vibes: Wednesday the Series, part II

Welcome to part two of our discussion of Wednesday the series! +Our three headed doggo merch is available in our shop: hashtagruthless.com/shop +Listen to our Star Trek Episode here: hashtagruthless.com/esgaype-from-reality +The Gwendoline Christie interview can be found here: ew.com/tv/gwendoline-christie-wednesday-beautiful-principal-weems/ +The fan-made Wednesday lego set can be found here: cbr.com/wednesday-thing-lego-minifig-fanmade/ +You can join our sticker club, check out our shop, l

Feb 7, 2023 • 1:23:22

The Goth Hogwarts of Your Dreams: Wednesday the series, part I

The Goth Hogwarts of Your Dreams: Wednesday the series, part I

Welcome to part one of our discussion of Wednesday the series! Here’s a thing about the reading of Elle Woods as autistic: https://www.yourtango.com/entertainment/reasons-why-elle-woods-legally-blonde-autistic -Our three headed doggo merch is available in our shop: hashtagruthless.com/shop +++ -You can join our sticker club, check out our shop, listen to our podcasts, and read our Guide to Firing JK Rowling all on our website, Hashtagruthless.com -Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/thegayly

Jan 24, 2023 • 1:15:01

Happy Birthgay, HRP!

Happy Birthgay, HRP!

Happy Birthgay to us! -If you found yourself thinking, “gosh, I sure hope they make that ridiculous t-shirt because I would love to buy one!” I have great news for you!!! https://hashtagruthless.com/shop/whats-not-to-like-tee -You can join our sticker club, check out our shop, listen to our podcasts, and read our Guide to Firing JK Rowling all on our website, Hashtagruthless.com -Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/thegaylyprophet -Lark’s tarot deck, Under the Bed Tarot, is now available in

Jan 10, 2023 • 1:07:52

Proving Love on Hard-Mode: a conversation and interview about Chuck Tingle's "Straight”

Proving Love on Hard-Mode: a conversation and interview about Chuck Tingle's "Straight”

In this very special episode we are both talking *about* Chuck Tingle’s novel, “Straight,” and talking *with* Chuck Tingle about his novel, “Straight” (and lots of other things besides!) If you’d like to listen to the interview but not the book discussion, skip to 01:03:10 You can preorder Camp Damascus here or from your fave local bookstore! You can order Straight here or from your fave local bookstore! Both portions of this episode are much longer on Patreon, and you can listen to them and all

Dec 27, 2022 • 1:55:03

Magic School Mystery

Magic School Mystery

Today we have a very special treat for you all! Jessie and friend-of-the-pod Theo Julien Forrester sat down with Tanner Wilson, the creator of Magic School Mystery, to play a round of the game! It is a delight and we are so excited to share it with you all! Find the game at www.magicschoolmystery.com Find Tanner at twitter.com/TannerJWil Find Theo at instagram.com/theojulienforrester Get some of Theo’s art by joining our sticker club! hashtagruthless.com/shop Listen to our audio hug episode on t

Nov 30, 2022 • 1:05:34

102. History Matters: GoF chapter 27 part 2

102. History Matters: GoF chapter 27 part 2

Today we are discussing the second half of chapter 27 of Goblet of Fire, in which the kids meet up with Sirius and learn about politics! Head to Hashtagruthless.com to find all of the things, including our shop, other podcasts, and guide to firing JKR! Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/thegaylyprophet If you like this show be sure to check out EsGAYpe From Reality, The Gay Pirate Podcast, and join our patreon to listen to We Are The Gayers! Follow us on social media instagram.com/thegaylypro

Nov 17, 2022 • 57:10

101. The Devious Ms. Granger: GoF chapter 27 part 1 with Goblet of Wine

101. The Devious Ms. Granger: GoF chapter 27 part 1 with Goblet of Wine

Today we are discussing the first half of chapter 27 of Goblet of Fire. For this episode we were joined by the amazing hosts of the Goblet of Wine podcast, Hannah and Charlie! We had the best time talking all about Snape’s whole deal, Rita Skeeters terrible ethics, irl truth serum, and so much more! Find Goblet of wine at gobletofwine.co.uk and find the episode we were on at gobletofwine.co.uk/podcast/episode/2e8abbeb/ep-101-half-blood-prince-12-virgin-and-buried-ft-the-gayly-prophet Find their

Nov 1, 2022 • 1:24:51

100. Witches are Bad at Spectator Sports: GoF chapter 26 pt 2

100. Witches are Bad at Spectator Sports: GoF chapter 26 pt 2

Today we are discussing the second half of chapter 26 of Goblet of Fire, including mermaids, extremely boring spectator sports, the importance of killing your darlings, and so much more! Head to Hashtagruthless.com to find all of the things, including our shop, other podcasts, and guide to firing JKR! Lark’s tarot deck, Under the Bed Tarot, is now available to preorder in our shop! https://hashtagruthless.com/shop/under-the-bed-tarot-preorder- If you like this show be sure to check out EsGAYpe

Oct 18, 2022 • 49:39

99. Saucy Tricks for Tricky Sorts: GoF chapter 26 pt 1

99. Saucy Tricks for Tricky Sorts: GoF chapter 26 pt 1

Today we are discussing the first half of chapter 26, The Second Task. Including so many feelings about the failures of the Hogwarts library, an epic writing rant, unicorns, fairies, and lots more! And don’t forget to join us on Patreon for our Heartstopper live watches: patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Head to Hashtagruthless.com to find all of the things, including our shop, other podcasts, and guide to firing JKR! Lark’s tarot deck, Under the Bed Tarot, is now available to preorder in our shop! ht

Oct 4, 2022 • 43:33

98. I Hear Things are Just as Bad Up in Lake Erie: GoF chapter 25

98. I Hear Things are Just as Bad Up in Lake Erie: GoF chapter 25

Today we are discussing chapter 25 of Goblet of Fire, including: the Hogwarts poop lake, the magic of the prefect bathroom, the good, bad, and in between of Moaning Myrtle, Harry Potter’s absurd decision making, and so much more! Make sure you check out our back-to-school sticker sale: hashtagruthless.com/shop And don’t forget to join us on Patreon for our Heartstopper live watches: patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Head to Hashtagruthless.com to find all of the things, including our shop, other podca

Sep 20, 2022 • 59:38

Patronuses and Dæmons with Her Dark Materials

Patronuses and Dæmons with Her Dark Materials

Hello everyone! Summer vacation is over and we are back with a super exciting episode for you. We teamed up with the Her Dark Materials podcast to find the answers to the questions we’ve all been asking: what are the differences between patronuses and dæmons? What dæmon would Harry Potter have? What patronus would Lyra have? And so much more! Listen to Her Dark Materials wherever you are listening to this, and find them at hdmpod.co.uk twitter.com/hdmpod instagram.com/hdmpod Make sure you check

Sep 6, 2022 • 59:11

Dear #RP: Pride Advice episode 3

Dear #RP: Pride Advice episode 3

It’s that time of year again! The time when we sit down to answer your questions about all things gender and sexuality, and hopefully help everyone to live their best joyful queer life. It’s hot pirate summer! Have you checked out our Our Flag Means Death podcast, The Gay Pirate Podcast yet?? Join our Patreon for more bonus content than you can shake a stick at, including a live watch of Hook on June 26th! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegaylyprophet Music from https://filmmusic.io "Indu

Jun 24, 2022 • 33:38

Only one of these is a feminist movie: Birds of Prey vs. Wonder Woman

Only one of these is a feminist movie: Birds of Prey vs. Wonder Woman

Happy Pride, friends! Today we have an extra special treat for you: a discussion about the movie Birds of Prey or the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn, and also a bit about Wonder Woman (2017), but most of all feminism and glitter and feeding cishet men to hyenas. It’s hot pirate summer! Have you checked out our Our Flag Means Death podcast, The Gay Pirate Podcast yet?? Join our Patreon for more bonus content than you can shake a stick at, including a live watch of Hook on June 26th

Jun 9, 2022 • 1:17:56

Summer Vaycay Updates!

Summer Vaycay Updates!

It’s summer vaycay! Stay tuned for some special Pride bonus episodes later in June, but other than that we are off til September! HOWEVER, the good news is that you can still hang out with us this summer, because we are making a limited run podcast about Our Flag Means Death, called The Gay Pirate Podcast! Also! If you’re hungry for more TGP content consider joining our Patreon, where we will be releasing super-extended cuts of our early episodes! Find The Gay Pirate Podcast at hashtagruthless.c

Jun 1, 2022 • 1:57

97. Goat Charmer: GoF chapter 24 part 2

97. Goat Charmer: GoF chapter 24 part 2

This week we are discussing the second half of chapter 24 of Goblet of Fire, including: Ludo Bagman’s total himbo vibe, Hagrid’s wonderful dad, someone finally saying that Percy is poisoning Crouch, Aberforth’s weird goat fetish, and so much more! Find Play On podcasts here: https://ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast Here’s that Cancel Culture video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkVYvp_CumI We are starting an Our Flag Means Death podcast! Subscribe to The Gay Pirate Podcast wherever you listen! PL

May 17, 2022 • 1:05:54

Oh, Jonathan! A We Are The Gayers bonus episode

Oh, Jonathan! A We Are The Gayers bonus episode

Welcome to a very special bonus episode, where you all get to listen to our Patreon-only Buffy podcast, We Are The Gayers! If you like what you hear, consider joining our patreon! This episode is about BTVS S4E17, Superstar. In which: Anya makes a great pun, Jonathan is the hero of this whole season, everyone makes some Choices when it comes to outfits, and so much more! Read to the bottom of this description for links to all the outfits in question. This week’s interstitial music is Semi-charme

May 3, 2022 • 1:07:10

96. Allegory Ellipses: GoF chapter 24 part 1

96. Allegory Ellipses: GoF chapter 24 part 1

Today we are discussing the first half of chapter 24 of Goblet of Fire, including: the chronic issue of incomplete allegories in these books, the true story of eye of newt, the introduction of cottage core dream witch Professor Grubbly-Plank, and so much more! Read about eye of newt and stuff here: people.howstuffworks.com/is-eye-of-newt-real-thing.htm PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING OUR PATREON! Due to Jessie’s injury we are urgently working to increase our monthly pledges to $6666 per month, and that

Apr 19, 2022 • 1:01:11

95. Ron Weasley is Cancelled: GoF chapter 23 part 2

95. Ron Weasley is Cancelled: GoF chapter 23 part 2

Today we are discussing the second half of chapter 23 of Goblet of Fire, in which: Ron showcases his worst impulses, Snape gets on the bad side of the fae, Padma and Parvati deserved so much better, did we mention how bad Ron’s behavior is? And so much more! PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING OUR PATREON! Due to Jessie’s injury we are urgently working to increase our monthly pledges to $6666 per month, and that will only be possible with your support! Patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Lark’s tarot deck, Under t

Apr 5, 2022 • 55:34

94. A Different Kind of Twilight Rant: GoF chapter 23 pt 1

94. A Different Kind of Twilight Rant: GoF chapter 23 pt 1

This week we are discussing the first half of chapter 23 of Goblet of Fire, because this chapter is long AF and also dense AF. Tune in for discussions about the differences between witch robes and dresses, Hermione’s teen movie glow up, Pigwidgeon being the pit bull of owls, and to learn all about the different types of twilight*, along with so much more! *the third kind of twilight is astroNOMical twilight, not astroLOGical twilight, but Lark is a witch and these things happen, kthx. PLEASE CO

Mar 22, 2022 • 1:11:12

93. Crushes are Crushing: GoF chapter 22

93. Crushes are Crushing: GoF chapter 22

Today we are discussing chapter 22 of Goblet of Fire, aka the misogyny chapter, aka the one where Hermione should just be done with Ron and Harry forever, aka the one where everyone is so mean to Neville FOR NO REASON, aka the one where at least we get to see Harry in a bisexual panic. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING OUR PATREON! Due to Jessie’s injury we are urgently working to increase our monthly pledges to $6666 per month, and that will only be possible with your support! Patreon.com/thegaylyprophe

Mar 8, 2022 • 1:16:10

92. Dobby’s Baby Gay Ensemble: GoF chapter 21

92. Dobby’s Baby Gay Ensemble: GoF chapter 21

This week we were joined by Frankey Smith, aka Fantastic Frankey, aka The Fanboy Fighter, and you are all in for a real treat!!! Listen now for our discussion of chapter 21 of Goblet of Fire, including: Ron Weasley’s foolishness, whether or not skrewts would hibernate, the queerness of The Cursed Child, Hermione’s brilliance, and so much more! Find Frankey on fanboyfighter.com and on all the social platforms @fantasticfrankey PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING OUR PATREON! Due to Jessie’s injury we are u

Feb 22, 2022 • 1:30:15

91. Grey-Eyed Pretty Boys: GoF chapter 20

91. Grey-Eyed Pretty Boys: GoF chapter 20

This week we are discussing chapter 20 of Goblet of Fire, including: irresponsible dragon keeping, ELLIPSES, our disdain for the way Hermione is treated, McGonagall being tender for the first time, and so much more! Lark’s tarot deck Kickstarter is officially here!!! Check it out now at tinyurl.com/underthebedtarot Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Head to hashtagruthless.com to check out all of our new merch, and to help us out with transcriptions! Jo

Feb 8, 2022 • 1:01:55

90. Competitive Bomb Defusing: GoF chapter 19

90. Competitive Bomb Defusing: GoF chapter 19

Today we are discussing chapter 19 of Goblet of Fire, including: Harry’s #Mood being extremely relatable, Hagrid having the best day of her life, the absolute nightmare that is detention at Hogwarts, Hermione being too good for Harry, and so much more! 🔮Keep up to date on Lark’s tarot deck at tinyurl.com/underthebedtarot and by following him at instagram.com/larkmalakai —The Kickstarter launches on February 8th! Follow us on social media instagram.com/thegaylyprophet twitter.com/thegaylyprophe

Jan 26, 2022 • 1:00:10

89. Like Trying to Walk a Skrewt: GoF chapter 18

89. Like Trying to Walk a Skrewt: GoF chapter 18

Today we are discussing chapter 18 of Goblet of Fire, including: Rita Skeeter, the girth of Viktor Krum’s wand, the fact that Cedric is sOoOoO hAnDsoMe, some good speculation about what can be used as wand cores, and so much more! 🔮Keep up to date on Lark’s tarot deck at tinyurl.com/underthebedtarot and by following him at instagram.com/larkmalakai —The Kickstarter launches on February 8th! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Head to hashtagruthless.co

Jan 11, 2022 • 1:06:42

88. Cedric was Nonplussed: GoF chapter 17

88. Cedric was Nonplussed: GoF chapter 17

Today we are discussing chapter 17 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, including: the extreme overuse of ellipses in this chapter…the very low key investigation into whether Harry put his name in the Goblet of Fire…more questions about portraits…and so much more! Info about our New Years Day livestream can be found on our social media or at hashtagruthless.com/NYD Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Head to hashtagruthless.com to check out all of our

Dec 28, 2021 • 49:45

87. Bisexual Panic: GoF chapter 16 LIVE!

87. Bisexual Panic: GoF chapter 16 LIVE!

This week’s episode was (mostly) recorded live on Halloween! (Everything except the politics section, which we recorded later). In addition to our usual delightful insights, this episode also includes the introduction of our new Personals section and a rare Horoscopes section! Please note: in the politics section we discussed the lack of “foreign” food at Hogwarts, which included us making fun of Ron (and white people generally) who can’t handle the idea of such foods. We should have but failed

Dec 14, 2021 • 55:42

86. Hogwarts: Yikes! GoF chapter 15

86. Hogwarts: Yikes! GoF chapter 15

Today we are discussing chapter 15 of Goblet of Fire, including: Why do the Beauxbatons’ horses only drink whiskey? Is the Imperius curse just drugs? Is Karkaroff actually a Disney villain? What is going on with the education at this god damn school?? And so much more! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Head to hashtagruthless.com to check out all of our new merch, and to help us out with transcriptions! Join us on Patreon to get early-release, extended

Nov 30, 2021 • 1:22:57

85. Hermione's Angry Vegan Phase: GoF chapter 14

85. Hermione's Angry Vegan Phase: GoF chapter 14

Today we are discussing chapter 14 of Goblet of Fire, including the introduction of S.P.E.W and our wish for Hermione to have had an angry vegan phase instead, a theory about Fake Moody, lots of love for Neville Longbottom, and so much more! Do you want to help with transcriptions? Find all the info at hashtagruthless.com/transcriptions Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Head to hashtagruthless.com to check out all of our new merch, and to help us out w

Nov 16, 2021 • 1:09:32

84. This Goddamn School: GoF chapter 13

84. This Goddamn School: GoF chapter 13

Today we are discussing chapter 13 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, including: a desperate need for education reform; dubious astrology; a history of ferrets; blast-ended skrewts; and so much more! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Head to hashtagruthless.com to check out all of our new merch, and to help us out with transcriptions! Join us on Patreon to get early-release, extended episodes of TGP, along with access to our Buffy podcast, We Are

Nov 2, 2021 • 53:56

83. Harry Potter and the Horrifying Hygiene: GoF chapter 12

83. Harry Potter and the Horrifying Hygiene: GoF chapter 12

Today we are discussing chapter 12 of Goblet of Fire, including: Harry Potter’s disgusting habits; some theories on how the Sorting Hat uses its time between sorting ceremonies; Hagrid’s coat of many rodents; ghost clothes; and more! Here’s all the info you need about our Halloween specials: 🎃 Tickets for our live show are available now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gayly-prophet-live-tickets-193735998587 🎃 We will be on instagram live for a Mad Tea Party on October 29th! Join us for spo

Oct 19, 2021 • 59:02

82. Lax Security: GoF chapter 11

82. Lax Security: GoF chapter 11

Exactly what kind of competition are Hogwarts, Durmstrang, and Beauxbatons in? Will cat carriers ever become a thing in the witching world? Has Arthur Weasley been a corrupt cop this whole time? Will Harry every read a f*cking book? Find out in this week’s episode of The Gayly Prophet! Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming Halloween Live Show!!! Make a donation on our website by October 31st to receive a spooky animal fact in the mail! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On

Oct 5, 2021 • 52:13

81. They don’t have scissors at Hogwarts: GoF chapter 10

81. They don’t have scissors at Hogwarts: GoF chapter 10

How do witch children make paper hearts? Why are dress robes gendered when no other robes are? Is Rita Skeeter a legit reporter or no? Can literally anyone take gold out of your vault at Gringotts? Listen to find out! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Head to hashtagruthless.com to check out all of our new merch, and to help us out with transcriptions! Join us on Patreon to get early-release, extended episodes of TGP, along with access to our Buffy pod

Sep 21, 2021 • 1:03:35

80. Synchronized Stunning: GoF chapter 9

80. Synchronized Stunning: GoF chapter 9

Why doesn’t Harry Potter, of all people, know what a Death Eater is? Is the Ministry ineffective or is there a more sinister reason for their incompetence? Is Ludo Bagman a himbo? All this and so much more in today’s edition of The Gayly Prophet! Want to skip this week’s politics section? Skip minutes 30:00 - 49:45 Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Head to hashtagruthless.com to check out all of our new merch, and to help us out with transcriptions! J

Sep 7, 2021 • 1:20:10

79. Is Viktor Krum a Veela? G0F chapter 8

79. Is Viktor Krum a Veela? G0F chapter 8

This week: Why is Cornelius Fudge so bad at his job? Do any women work at the ministry of magic? What’s going on with Veela evolution? Why is this worldbuilding so bad??? And more! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Join us on Patreon to get early-release, extended episodes of TGP, along with access to our Buffy podcast, We Are The Gayers, and so much more! patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Find out everything you want to know and buy our merch at hashtagrut

Aug 24, 2021 • 1:22:37

The Gayly Prophet Half-ter Dark

The Gayly Prophet Half-ter Dark

This week we have a little gift for you: a Letter to the Editor episode, originally published on Patreon and now available for everyone!  For a variety of reasons we are super behind on recording. What’s more, there are 5 Tuesdays this month, meaning we have to put out 6 episodes (including We Are The Gayers), which is tough under any circumstance.  Long story short, we will be back with chapter 8 in two weeks, but we wanted to give you a little something to tide you over until then!  So settle

Aug 10, 2021 • 47:54

78. Glamping: GoF chapter 7

78. Glamping: GoF chapter 7

Why were flying carpets outlawed? Why is this muggle here? Why is Scoundrel JKR…like this? Can Archie just live, ffs? And more! The episode of Witch, Please that we discussed is called “The Nation State.” Join us for a live watch of ‘Warriors of Virtue’ on our Patreon discord server on July 29th at 8pm Eastern! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Get early-release, extended episodes of TGP by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Find out ever

Jul 27, 2021 • 1:19:27

77. Give Molly Weasley a Wine Mom Weekend: GoF chapter 6

77. Give Molly Weasley a Wine Mom Weekend: GoF chapter 6

Today we are discussing chapter 6 of Goblet of Fire, including: The disaster that is witch transportation; how Molly Weasley demonstrates the extreme not-feminism of these books; so many questions about apparition; the fact that Cedric Diggory is sO hAnDSoME; and more! Find part two of our gender/sexuality advice episode at patreon.com/thegaylyprophet?filters[is_public]=true and while you’re there, take a moment to participate in our astrology poll! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast ab

Jul 13, 2021 • 1:03:52

76. The Hopepunk Revolution: a conversation with Chuck Tingle

76. The Hopepunk Revolution: a conversation with Chuck Tingle

Welcome, one and all, to an hour of heartwarming joy. We had the incredible honor of getting to talk with World’s Greatest Author Chuck Tingle for a second time, and we cannot overstate how wonderful it was. Listen now for conversations about calling JKR a scoundrel, the importance of joyful autistic representation, sincerity as revolutionary tactic, how to stay positive in this troubling timeline, and so much more! Find Chuck at chucktingle.com and on instagram and twitter @chucktingle Read tha

Jun 30, 2021 • 1:09:54

75. We’re Gonna Talk About Snape: a conversation with Theo Julien Forrester

75. We’re Gonna Talk About Snape: a conversation with Theo Julien Forrester

Join us and special guest/mental health professional Theo Julien Forrester as we deep dive into Snape’s pensive to explore his trauma history and the way it shaped his life. Does Snape’s tragic childhood excuse his adult behavior? Will these Snape haters become Snape apologists? Listen to find out! Find Theo on instagram @theojulienforrester, or through us at hashtagruthless.com/comics! *** It’s PRIDE month!!! Check out all our rad stuff: -We are having a tea party on instagram live on June 24t

Jun 22, 2021 • 1:23:40

Dear Hashtag Ruthless: Gender and Sexuality Advice

Dear Hashtag Ruthless: Gender and Sexuality Advice

It’s time for our annual advice podcast! Listen to hear our answers to questions like: “What makes a person “trans enough” to get to call themselves trans?” “How do I get my parents to respect my pronouns?” “Am I still asexual if I occasionally want to have sex?” “Where can a person find legit queer porn?” “How even does a person go about coming out to their friends?” And more! Don’t forget to check out all of our Pride specials: -Our Queer Hogwarts Activity book is back for a limited time! -We

Jun 15, 2021 • 48:54

74. It’s White Woman Bullshit: A conversation about Asian representation in Harry Potter with Eugenia Hu and kiran nigam

74. It’s White Woman Bullshit: A conversation about Asian representation in Harry Potter with Eugenia Hu and kiran nigam

For this episode we delved into the issue of Asian representation in the Harry Potter series with two incredible guests: Eugenia Hu and kiran nigam! Join us for an incredible conversation about JKR’s White Woman Bullshit and the myriad ways it shows up in the writing of Cho Chang, Padma Patil, Parvati Patil, Nagini, and Mohoutokoro School of Magic; as well as discussions about all the missed opportunities to explore the connections between IRL Asian magical practices and magic in the HP world; t

Jun 8, 2021 • 1:57:08

73. Satire, Yet Sincere: Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Theater of Love

73. Satire, Yet Sincere: Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Theater of Love

We are kicking off Pride season with our episode on Chuck Tingle’s “Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Theater of Love,” the sequel to last summer’s "Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Bad Boy Parasaurolophus." This book was a rollicking good time, and we are so excited for you to listen to this episode! Note: If you’d prefer not to hear the conversation about the sexy parts of the book, please skip minutes 30:15 through 45:40 We will be talking with Chuck on June 17th, so please send us any t

Jun 2, 2021 • 1:40:17

72. Flimsy, Shallow Bottoms: GoF chapter 5

72. Flimsy, Shallow Bottoms: GoF chapter 5

In today’s edition of The Gayly Prophet: Bill Weasley: thieving colonizer or genderqueer babe? Why are the Weasleys such bad parents? How does food magic work and why don’t they teach it at Hogwarts? Does Ginny play Pokemon? Plus, our first Foreign Correspondence segment, and much more! Send your questions for our Pride Q and A to thegaylyprophet@gmail.com by June 1st! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Get early-release, extended episodes of TGP by jo

Apr 27, 2021 • 1:20:43

71. A Witch in Muggle’s Clothing: GoF chapter 4

71. A Witch in Muggle’s Clothing: GoF chapter 4

Will Dudley Dursley grow up to be Daddy Dudley? Where do these witch children get muggle clothes? Is Arthur Weasley neurodivergent? Why is everyone so mean in this chapter? Find out in today’s edition of The Gayly Prophet! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Get early-release, extended episodes of TGP by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Find out everything you want to know and buy our merch at thegaylyprophet.com Find us on socials! twit

Apr 13, 2021 • 1:01:31

70. Holy Fatphobia, Batman: GoF chapter 3

70. Holy Fatphobia, Batman: GoF chapter 3

This week’s episode is 2/3 Politics Section but also includes fun facts about orca whales, a discussion of the joy of putting stickers on your mail, a floorboard-facts segment with Lark’s partner, and more! Major cw for discussions of dieting, eating disorders, and fatphobia. If that’s not a conversation you should listen to right now, please skip minutes 26:15 through 1:02:15 Preorders for our Gay People Love Puns pin end tomorrow! Grab yours now! Help us with transcriptions at thegaylyprophet

Mar 30, 2021 • 1:19:30

69. Harry Potter and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Exposition: GoF chapter 2

69. Harry Potter and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Exposition: GoF chapter 2

Has Harry Potter ever read a book? Was JKR being paid per comma when she wrote this? What type of bird did Sirius send his letters with? Will anyone ever give Harry the love and care he deserves? Listen now to find out! Links: Find the Sacred Relatives Tarot deck at revolutionarymystic.com, on instagram @revolutionary_mystic, and on kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/1118808012/sacred-relatives-tarot Get your Frankie Says ACAB shirt at thegaylyprophet.com/shop Do you want a Gay People Love Pu

Mar 16, 2021 • 47:54

68. Frankie Says ACAB: GoF chapter 1

68. Frankie Says ACAB: GoF chapter 1

We are back from break and holy moly, we made it to Goblet of Fire!!! This week: Frank Bryce says ACAB; Pettigrew thinks they should do this without Harry Potter and he is correct; Voldemort makes a truly excellent joke; Lark and Jessie want to teach you all about danger noodles; and more! Do you want a “Frankie Says ACAB” shirt? Of course you do! Do you want a Gay People Love Puns pin? OF COURSE YOU DO! All of our merch can be found at thegaylyprophet.com/shop Check out EsGAYpe From Reality,

Mar 2, 2021 • 50:21

67. Gay Famous on the Internet: Two Years of Hashtag Ruthlessness

67. Gay Famous on the Internet: Two Years of Hashtag Ruthlessness

It’s our birthday! Rather, it was our birthday a few weeks ago, and to celebrate we are here to talk about all the wonderful things that have happened for us and our podcast(s) over the past year. We are so grateful for our community—we quite literally wouldn’t be here without all of you. Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Join our sticker club and find all of our merch at thegaylyprophet.com/shop Listen to our Buffy podcast, We Are The Gayers and get

Jan 26, 2021 • 48:11

66. Prisoner of Fools: POA Tarot Recap

66. Prisoner of Fools: POA Tarot Recap

At long last we have reached the end of Prisoner of Azkaban, and it’s time to talk about Harry’s Fool’s Journey! Join us as we discuss Harry’s growth and dedication, terrible decisions, and tragic losses; Crookshanks’ heroic attempts to guide everyone in the right direction; Sirius and Remus as long lost lovers; and the fleeting moment of The Sun that we see at the very end of this book. Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Join our sticker club at thega

Jan 12, 2021 • 44:25

65. Even a Bigoted Pig can find a Truffle: POA 22 with Anna Meriano

65. Even a Bigoted Pig can find a Truffle: POA 22 with Anna Meriano

In this episode we were joined by Anna Meriano, the author of This is How We Fly, for a brilliant discussion that ranged from Hagrid’s Buckbeak stick and poke tattoo to Dumbledore the Puppet Master to the absolute heartbreak of Harry losing two dads in one go. And of course, a conversation about Anna’s beautifully written book! Find Anna on twitter @annamisboring, and at annameriano.com Listen to our full interview with her at patreon.com/posts/45568370 notes: Read the Toast piece about terribl

Dec 29, 2020 • 1:26:22

64B. Hermione is Black, Eat It: POA 21 with Woke Doctor Who

64B. Hermione is Black, Eat It: POA 21 with Woke Doctor Who

Welcome to part B of our episode with special guests Toya and Eugenia of the Woke Doctor Who podcast! This episode contains a politics section with an epic rant about “Hermione’s white face,” and of course, a Health and Science section about time travel with a couple of time travel experts!!! Could you ask for anything more? We doubt it. Find Woke Doctor Who wherever you listen to podcasts, on their website, wokedoctorwho.com, and on twitter @wokedoctorwho Give (or get) the gift of a Patreon me

Dec 15, 2020 • 1:01:02

64A. Dumbledore is a trickster deity: POA 21 with Woke Doctor Who

64A. Dumbledore is a trickster deity: POA 21 with Woke Doctor Who

We were thrilled to be joined for this episode by Toya and Eugenia of the Woke Doctor Who podcast. We sat down with them to talk about chapter 21 of Prisoner of Azkaban, aka the time travel chapter, and it was honestly just such a joy. In part one of our discussion we talked about the fact that Hermione would NEVER have to ask Harry Potter what Dumbledore intended for them to do; the tragic figure that is Buckbeak; the fact that they should at least use a guillotine to execute Buckbeak if they

Dec 1, 2020 • 1:06:59

63. Crookshanks is a Daddy: POA 20 with Sarah Sarwar

63. Crookshanks is a Daddy: POA 20 with Sarah Sarwar

In this episode we were joined by the wonderful Sarah Sarwar for discussions about how Crookshanks is a top and we all just need to accept that; how the tunnel to the Shrieking Shack is a metaphor for polyam relationships; Harry’s attachment style; how absolutely tragic this chapter is; and so much more. Find Sarah on Instagram @sarah.starwars and on Twitter @SarSquared Join our sticker club at thegaylyprophet.com/shop Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowel

Nov 17, 2020 • 1:12:03

Introducing "We Are The Gayers"

Introducing "We Are The Gayers"

Introducing our new Patreon-exclusive Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast, We Are The Gayers! In this mini version of our first episode, we are discussing Buffy season 4 episode 1, “The Freshmen” with all the depth, humor, ruthlessness, and horniness you’d expect from your favorite Chosen Queers. If you like what you hear, join us at Patreon.com/TheGaylyProphet for the full version and access to all future episodes! Music credit: Stay The Course by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic

Nov 3, 2020 • 46:29

62B. Eff Snape Forever: POA 19 with #Wizard Team

62B. Eff Snape Forever: POA 19 with #Wizard Team

We were joined for this chapter by the hosts of #Wizard Team, Bayana and Robyn, and we had so much to talk about that it had to be split into two episodes! Today, please enjoy part 2: in which we disavow Severus Snape, dive into the surprising complexities of Peter Pettigrew, and refuse to excuse plot holes on behalf of drama. Listen to #Wizard Team wherever you are listening to this podcast, and check out the rest of the incredible work that Black Girls Create does at Blackgirlscreate.org, twi

Oct 20, 2020 • 1:31:11

62A. An Ode to Sirius Black: POA chapter 19 with #Wizard Team

62A. An Ode to Sirius Black: POA chapter 19 with #Wizard Team

We were joined for this chapter by the hosts of #Wizard Team, Bayana and Robyn, and we had so much to talk about that it had to be split into two episodes! Today, please enjoy part 1: an ode to the most precious bean, deserver of all things good, bratty bottom of our hearts: Sirius Black. The fanfic instagram account Lark mentioned can be found at instagram.com/hazplupin Listen to #Wizard Team wherever you are listening to this podcast, and check out the rest of the incredible work that Black G

Oct 8, 2020 • 1:00:51

61. The Toll of TERFs and Trolls: Jessie and Lark open up about Harry Potter podcasting in 2020

61. The Toll of TERFs and Trolls: Jessie and Lark open up about Harry Potter podcasting in 2020

Welcome to The Gayly Prophet: Feelings Edition. Lark and Jessie each sat down with Madison Ford, the host of Beyond the Veil, for an interview about what it’s like to be queer Harry Potter podcasters in 2020. Please join us for this intimate behind-the-scenes conversation/ soul-bearing session. Find Madison and Beyond the Veil at https://beyondtheveilpod.libsyn.com/ Listen to the full interviews at Patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Find EsGAYpe From Reality at thegaylyprophet.com/esgaypefromreality o

Oct 1, 2020 • 47:11

60. Remus “Daddy” Lupin: POA chapter 18 with special guest Prerna Abbi-Scanlon

60. Remus “Daddy” Lupin: POA chapter 18 with special guest Prerna Abbi-Scanlon

We were so excited to welcome Prerna Abbi-Scanlon back to the show for this very gay and very political chapter! We talked about Wolfstar as OTP, Werewolves as allegories for disability, the witching healthcare system and its unfortunate similarities to our own, parasites, and wondered about what makes a new building haunted in the UK. Find Prerna’s work on instagram @Moxie.CC Find the Shoebox Project here: shoebox.lomara.org The book Jessie mentioned is Reading Harry Potter: Critical Essays by

Sep 26, 2020 • 1:44:42

59. The Embraced like “Brothers”: POA chapter 17 with Tahirah A. Green

59. The Embraced like “Brothers”: POA chapter 17 with Tahirah A. Green

This week we were so honored to have Tahirah Alexander Green back in the studio with us to discuss one of the most fraught chapters of Prisoner of Azkaban! Topics include: why can’t anyone just say what needs to be said?! Everyone is bleeding! Hermione really lets us down but Crookshanks is the bestest boi! Heavy political stuff! And more! Find Tahirah at Tahirah.art, on twitter @tahirahagreen, and check out a couple of their wonderful articles: https://therumpus.net/2020/05/bald-headed-muthafc

Sep 8, 2020 • 56:17

58. What Even is the Point of Being Magic? POA chapter 16 with Theo Julien Forrester

58. What Even is the Point of Being Magic? POA chapter 16 with Theo Julien Forrester

If you can’t even prevent a sunburn, what is the point of being magic? In what circumstance would one ever need to turn a teapot into a tortoise? Why is Scabbers in a jug of milk??? Why, why, why is Hogwarts such a terrible school??? All this and more in today’s edition of The Gayly Prophet! Thank you to our special guest on this episode, Theo Julien Forrester! Find him on instagram @theojulienforrester, or on our website at thegaylyprophet.com/comics Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our new podc

Aug 25, 2020 • 1:16:31

57. Proving Love is Real with Chuck Tingle

57. Proving Love is Real with Chuck Tingle

For this episode we sat down with absolute LEGEND Chuck Tingle to talk about trans advocacy, autism, fighting scoundrels, the power of kindness, what his Hogwarts house would be, and more! This episode is a gift to humanity, and we can’t wait to share it with you. You don’t need to have read Harriet Porber or listened to our episode on it to enjoy this interview! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Want even more Gayly Prophet? Join our Patreon! patreo

Aug 18, 2020 • 1:12:00

56. Hermione Granger and the Bad Bitch Day: POA chapter 15

56. Hermione Granger and the Bad Bitch Day: POA chapter 15

In today’s newspaper: Has there every been anything as satisfying as Hermione Granger and the day she was just OVER IT??? Why did we have to read EIGHT pages of Quidditch? Draco Malfoy sure is a real shithead, huh? Hagrid and Beaky had a Great Time In London, apparently?!? And, a revision of our reading of Ron Weasley! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our new podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Want even more Gayly Prophet? Join our Patreon! patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Find us on socials! t

Aug 12, 2020 • 1:17:31

55. Trans People Get a Happy Ending! The Gayly Prophet reads "Trans Wizard Harriet Porber" by Chuck Tingle

55. Trans People Get a Happy Ending! The Gayly Prophet reads "Trans Wizard Harriet Porber" by Chuck Tingle

In this very special edition of The Gayly Prophet, we read Chuck Tingle’s amazing, validating, beautiful, scathing Harry Potter satire, “Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Bad Boy Parasaurolophus.” Like the book, this episode is exactly what you need, exactly when you need it. CW for lots and lots of sex talk. Things we reference that you might want to know more about: Rodeoh.com/collections/ftm-gear has a truly wonderful array of gear for trans men and trans masculine folks. The double end

Jul 27, 2020 • 1:22:07

Bonus! Harry Potter and the People of Color: Woke Doctor Who guest episode

Bonus! Harry Potter and the People of Color: Woke Doctor Who guest episode

Welcome to our very first guest episode! Join the hosts of Woke Doctor Who as they discuss race and representation in Harry Potter. These folks are basically the The Gayly Prophet of Doctor Who, so you’re guaranteed to love them. “Woke Doctor Who is a podcast about race and representation in Doctor Who with an Asian lady from DC and a Black lady from Baltimore.” Find them at wokedoctorwho.com and follow them on twitter @wokedoctorwho twitter.com/wokedoctorwho ... Huge thanks to all of you who

Jul 14, 2020 • 1:46:28

Dear TGP: A Pride Q & A

Dear TGP: A Pride Q & A

In this bonus episode we answer your questions about gender and sexuality because it’s Pride month and we want to! We tackled questions about how to choose the right pronouns, what to do about internalized homophobia, crushes, polyamory, and more! Asexuality resources: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/relationships_sexual_identity_in_your_own_words/just_the_basics_ace_an_asexuality_primer https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/ace-kiku-h/ https://coolcurrybooks.tumblr.com/post/187108843908/asexual-spect

Jun 30, 2020 • 51:56

Voldemort Needed a Basket of Snakes (It didn't have to be this way): an interview with Nora Rachel

Voldemort Needed a Basket of Snakes (It didn't have to be this way): an interview with Nora Rachel

This week we spoke with Nora Rachel, a Mitigation Investigator who works to save the lives of those on death row. By mounting a mitigation defense for Voldemort, we discussed the impacts of trauma on childhood development, the importance of intervention, the power of neuroplasticity, and how transformative justice models can interrupt the cycles of abuse and trauma that lead to violence . At its heart, this is an episode about prison abolition, the need for community care systems, and the power

Jun 16, 2020 • 1:48:22

53. Werewolfism ≠ HIV: an interview with Nicole Stagg

53. Werewolfism ≠ HIV: an interview with Nicole Stagg

JK Rowling’s claim that Lupin’s werewolfism is an allegory for HIV/AIDS is incredibly controversial. In this interview we spoke with Nicole Stagg, a nurse who formerly worked for both Planned Parenthood and Act Up, about why this take is inappropriate and poorly executed. Resources: https://thenib.com/sex-positive-d351b9f484a8/ https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/books/2016/09/remus-lupin-and-stigmatised-illness-why-lycanthropy-not-good-metaphor-hivaids https://splinternews.com/dear-j-k-rowlin

Jun 2, 2020 • 59:19

52. Harry Potter, The Boy Who Sucked (at Being a Friend): POA chapter 14

52. Harry Potter, The Boy Who Sucked (at Being a Friend): POA chapter 14

Breaking news! Lark approves of Snape’s behavior! Also, how great is Hagrid’s suit? What are the ethics of the Marauder’s Map, and is it more comparable to porn, Linux, or the Dark Web? What defines “dark magic” overall? Any why, WHY is Harry James Potter the actual worst in this chapter? Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our new podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Want even more Gayly Prophet? Join our Patreon! patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Find us on socials! twitter.com/thegaylyprophet in

May 19, 2020 • 1:39:04

51. It's Tough to have a Crush: POA chapter 13

51. It's Tough to have a Crush: POA chapter 13

Did Fred and George steal that food from Honeydukes? Did no one tell Sir Cadogan not to let Sirius Black into the common room? Should Hermione apologize to Ron? How did Percy and Penelope settle their bet? (hint: not with money) And why, why, WHY is Harry allowed to use a Firebolt in a school Quidditch match??? Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our new podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Want even more Gayly Prophet? Join our Patreon! patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Find us on socials! twitter.c

May 5, 2020 • 1:05:19

50. No Ethics in the Witching World: POA Chapter 12

50. No Ethics in the Witching World: POA Chapter 12

Breaking news, Hermione needs better friends! Also: Can anyone just mail order anything and have the money taken out of someone else’s vault? Has there ever been a good epilogue? Do boggarts actually become the thing they’re impersonating? Can you imagine how incredible History of Magic would have been in the hands of a competent teacher??? All this and more in today’s edition of The Gayly Prophet! If you like this show, be sure to check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our new podcast where we read

Apr 21, 2020 • 1:15:59

Introducing EsGAYpe From Reality! Episode One: "Enemies"

Introducing EsGAYpe From Reality! Episode One: "Enemies"

Welcome to episode one of EsGAYpe From Reality, our new quarantine (Queerantine?) podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! This week we are discussing chapters one and two, if you want to read along with us (which you do!). If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to the show on apple podcasts, stitcher, or spotify, or contact us to have it added to your fave podcast app! Find us on socials! twitter.com/thegaylyprophet instagram.com/thegaylyprophet facebook.com/thegaylyprophet thegayl

Apr 14, 2020 • 1:17:26

49. Hagrid’s Home for Fantastic Beasts & Other Interestin’ Creatures: POA Chapter 11

49. Hagrid’s Home for Fantastic Beasts & Other Interestin’ Creatures: POA Chapter 11

What, exactly, is the relationship between Professors McGonagall and Trelawney? Has there ever been a more awkward work gathering than this Hogwarts Christmas Lunch? Should Hagrid quit Hogwarts to open an animal sanctuary? (yes) What is the point of being a witch if your socks still get wet in the snow? Plus, the public demands that Hagrid be given a dragon immediately! Open this week’s edition of The Gayly Prophet to read all about it! Our new podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, EsGAYp

Apr 7, 2020 • 1:50:33

Trans Day of Visibility Bonus ep! Hagrid Goes Canoedling

Trans Day of Visibility Bonus ep! Hagrid Goes Canoedling

Some trans lesbian fluff for TDOV, because we love you, we love trans folks, we love love, and we love talking about Hagrid and Madam Maxime going camping! Info on our fundraising campaign can be found at thegaylyprophet.com/covid19funddrive esGAYpe from reality is coming soon! For now, you can find it at thegaylyprophet.com/esgaypefromreality Find us on socials! twitter.com/thegaylyprophet instagram.com/thegaylyprophet facebook.com/thegaylyprophet thegaylyprophetpodcast.tumblr.com Support us on

Mar 31, 2020 • 23:27

48. The Sour Patch Kids of Podcasting: POA Chapter 10 Part II

48. The Sour Patch Kids of Podcasting: POA Chapter 10 Part II

Who would have guessed that Professor Flitwick is a dandy? Hagrid is really an exemplary Sagittarius, isn’t she? What if Peter Pettigrew was just another one of the Marauders, instead of a tagalong? Where are all the hogs in Hogsmeade? Plus, the premier of the trailer for the biggest action packed film of the summer, Escape From Azkaban! Read all about it in this episode of The Gayly Prophet! To participate in our fundraiser, please check out either of these posts: https://twitter.com/thegaylyp

Mar 24, 2020 • 1:28:02

Bonus! Listeners can have a little fanfic, as a treat

Bonus! Listeners can have a little fanfic, as a treat

Hello loves. The world is scary right now, so we are here to offer you some escapism in the form of The Queerbler—usually a Patreon exclusive, The Queerbler is fanfic that we make up on the spot! This one is called Harry Potter 2 Fast 2 Furious, and it’s the very first one we ever made. We think you’ll love it! Find more episodes of The Queerbler at Patreon.com/TheGaylyProphet Music from https://filmmusic.io "Gaslamp Funworks" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://cr

Mar 18, 2020 • 25:01

47. Dementors in the Boardroom: POA Chapter 10 Featuring Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

47. Dementors in the Boardroom: POA Chapter 10 Featuring Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

We were joined this week by none other than Vanessa Zoltan, co-host of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, to discuss Chapter 10 of Prisoner of Azkaban, The Marauder’s Map! In this episode: Is attendance the one thing Hogwarts is actually concerned about? Are dementors an allegory for capitalism? Should Vanessa and Jessie have a double wedding with Fred and George Weasley? Plus, Grims, Werewolves, and Hinkypunks! Find Harry Potter and the Sacred Text @HPsacredtext on twitter and instagram Find Va

Mar 10, 2020 • 1:34:53

46. Hogsmead's Secret Gay Bar: POA Chapter 9

46. Hogsmead's Secret Gay Bar: POA Chapter 9

How did it take us so long to realize that there’s a secret gay bar in Hogsmead? Why the heck did Dumbledore leave CHILDREN in charge of protecting the whole Hogwarts student body while all of the teachers went to search for Sirius Black? Will Snape ever reach peak awful, or will he continue to surprise us with new depths of horribleness forever? Why is Quidditch so freaking dangerous? All this and more in today’s edition of The Gayly Prophet! Find us on facebook, instagram, and twitter @thegay

Feb 11, 2020 • 1:32:55

45. Filch, the Rent-a-Cop: POA Chapter 8

45. Filch, the Rent-a-Cop: POA Chapter 8

Were you today years old when you realized that the ghosts of Hogwarts have to practice their Halloween feast routine ahead of time? How did Severus Snape manage to get even more cruel since the last chapter? Who sends a muggle to search for a murderous wizard all by himself??? (Dumbledore, that’s who.) Is Crookshanks the true hero of this book? Find out in today’s episode of The Gayly Prophet! Visit thegaylyprophet.com to get rad merch, see all of our art and comics, and connect with us! Follo

Jan 28, 2020 • 1:20:23

44. Skin My Shrivelfig, Potter: POA Chapter 7

44. Skin My Shrivelfig, Potter: POA Chapter 7

Remember when JKR wrote Drarry slash right into the text? What is a boggart and what does it want? Has there ever been a better teacher than Professor R.J. Lupin? Has there ever been a worse teacher than Professor Snape? Find out in today’s episode of The Gayly Prophet! We were joined this week by Madison Ford on the Beyond the Veil podcast, which you should absolutely check out on Mugglenet.com, on instagram and facebook @beyondtheveilpod, and on twitter @beyondtheveilmn! The song in this ep

Jan 14, 2020 • 1:47:17

43. Happy Birthday To Us!

43. Happy Birthday To Us!

Happy Birthday to us! It’s been one year since we started this project, and this is the 50th episode we’ve put out! Holy moly! If you aren’t sure what’s going on with JK Rowling, check out these articles: https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/12/19/21029874/jk-rowling-transgender-tweet-terf https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/12/j-k-rowling-transphobia-terf-forstater.html You can also find all of our content about it on our socials @thegaylyprophet on instagram, facebook, and twitter The clip a

Dec 31, 2019 • 3:54

42. Snape and Sybill's Drama Club: POA Chapter 6

42. Snape and Sybill's Drama Club: POA Chapter 6

Are Snape and Trelawney besties? How do hippogriffs work? Are Grims real, or witch superstition? How many sentences that sound like euphemisms but aren’t can we fit into one episode? Listen now to find out! references: OG movie of a horse running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEqccPhsqgA reading tea leaves link: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/18241/18241-h/18241-h.htm#2 bonus; horse color chart: https://www.deviantart.com/aonikaart/art/Horse-coat-colors-chart-204315908 Find us on fb, ig, and

Dec 17, 2019 • 1:27:55

41. Is That A Rat In Your Pocket Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?: POA Chapter 5

41. Is That A Rat In Your Pocket Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?: POA Chapter 5

Where, exactly is the pocket that Ron keeps Scabbers in? How many times can we go completely off-topic in one episode? What a difference having an adult on the Hogwarts express makes, eh? What's up with Dementors, really? This and more in today's edition of The Gayly Prophet. Check out Queers Next Door wherever you get your podcasts! Support us at patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Want some merch? Want to see our comics? Head to thegaylyprophet.com Follow us on instagram, facebook, and twitter @thega

Dec 3, 2019 • 1:23:58

40. Witch Please Meets The Gayly Prophet: An Interview With Hannah McGregor

40. Witch Please Meets The Gayly Prophet: An Interview With Hannah McGregor

In an interview that will bewitch your ears and ensnare your senses, we sat down with Hannah McGregor, cohost of the podcast Witch Please! We talked about why queers love Harry Potter, why chickadees are wonderful, why Hannah hates Gryffindors, and so much more. This interview was honestly a delight and we are so happy to be able to share it with you all! Find Hannah on twitter and instagram @hkpmcgregor Find her podcast, Secret Feminist Agenda, at secretfeministagenda.com Find Witch Please at

Nov 19, 2019 • 1:03:36

39. Big Bisexual Top Energy: POA Chapter 4

39. Big Bisexual Top Energy: POA Chapter 4

A politics-free chapter? Can anyone even believe it? Also, how big is Crookshanks? And how gay is the moment in which Hermione acquires him? And, why does a broom need to go 150mph? And… other stuff. Like, a lot of other stuff. Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/thegaylyprophet Want some merch? Want to see our comics? Head to thegaylyprophet.com Our show art and comics are by Theo Julien Forrester, find him on instagram @theojulienforrester Follow us on instagram, facebook, and twitter @thegayl

Oct 29, 2019 • 1:05:49

38. Three Owls in a Trench Coat: POA Chapter 3

38. Three Owls in a Trench Coat: POA Chapter 3

Look: we have questions about the Knight Bus. Lots of them. Also some thoughts about laws, class markers, when it’s acceptable to leave a child unattended for weeks on end, and why they cast the wrong dog to play Sirius in the movies, but really, we just want to talk about the Knight Bus. Follow Yana on Twitter @APrismUncovered Please support us on Patreon! We will draw your face! Patreon.com/TheGaylyProphet Want some merch? Want to see our comics? Head to thegaylyprophet.com Our show art and c

Oct 22, 2019 • 1:49:23

37. A String of Crying Emojis: POA Chapter 2

37. A String of Crying Emojis: POA Chapter 2

A new book, a new Privet Drive chapter so sad it needs a special theme song. An episode with nothing but a politics section. A reminder to join us on Patreon so we can keep making this podcast! Patreon.com/thegayly prophet—you get a portrait of your beautiful self when you join! Want some merch? Want to see our comics? Head to thegaylyprophet.com Our show art and comics are by Theo Julien Forrester, find him on instagram @theojulienforrester Follow us on instagram, facebook, and twitter @thega

Oct 15, 2019 • 1:05:06

36. Wendelin’s Weird Kink: Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 1 with Maia Kobabe

36. Wendelin’s Weird Kink: Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 1 with Maia Kobabe

We are kicking off season 3 with a very special guest! We were joined for this episode by comic artist and all around rad human, Maia Kobabe. Find links to eir work below! In today’s newspaper: Wow, Wendelin sure was kinky, huh? Are loose floorboards a real thing? What the heck is Bill’s job about? And most importantly, PENS! Don’t forget to snatch up our special Patreon offer while it lasts! Go to Patreon.com/thegaylyprophet to learn more. Find Maia online at redgoldsparkspress.com and on insta

Oct 8, 2019 • 1:50:30

35. Patronus Moon

35. Patronus Moon

Welcome to the first installment of our study into the intersections of people’s patronuses (patroni?) and their most deeply held identities! Let’s dig into some research! Also! We are holding a limited run Patreon special! Sign up or upgrade to the $10 or $25 level now to receive a custom portrait by Theo Julien Forrester! This offer is only available to the first 7 people to join at the Buckbeak level and the first 21 to join at the Hedwig level, and it ends at the end of October! Do not miss

Oct 1, 2019 • 45:20

34. Chamber of Fools—Book two Tarot Analysis

34. Chamber of Fools—Book two Tarot Analysis

It’s time for our analysis of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets through the lens of the tarot major arcana! We were joined once again by Autostraddle’s Sarah Sarwar, aka the voice of our spoiler warning, who fills in for all the tarot-novices out there! You don’t need to know anything about tarot to enjoy this episode! Get a tarot reading from Lark at LarkMalakai.com/Tarot Find Sarah on instagram @Sarwarrior and on twitter @sarsquared Support us at patreon.com/thegaylyprophet or by click

Sep 24, 2019 • 2:05:06

33. Hiss: COS Chapter 18

33. Hiss: COS Chapter 18

Lark’s season two recap song is finally here! Today’s Headlines: Despite Witch NSA having full knowledge of all goings-on at Hogwarts, two 12 year olds were forced to battle you-know-who and a f*cking basilisk all by themselves! NSA leader Albus Dumbledore was quoted as saying, “look, just because I can be everywhere at once doesn’t mean I can be everywhere at once, okay?” Front Page: What did Ginny catch Percy and Penelope doing??? Politics: Lucious Malfoy, get yourself together! NSA watch: Dum

Sep 17, 2019 • 1:30:40

32. Catfish: COS Chapter 17

32. Catfish: COS Chapter 17

Today’s headlines: Teen shocked, just absolutely shocked by dramatic anagram reveal! Front Page: Goths! Goths! Goths! Editorials: Harry flung his wand away! Health and Science: Phoenixes! Personals: Don’t leave me on read! Corrections: Things that a 12 year old shouldn’t be able to lift! This and so much more on today’s episode of Catfish! I mean The Gayly Prophet! Support us at patreon.com/thegaylyprophet or by clicking the donate button on our website Follow us on social media @thegaylyproph

Sep 10, 2019 • 1:25:49

31. The Dubious Nutrition of Transfigured Objects: COS Chapter 16

31. The Dubious Nutrition of Transfigured Objects: COS Chapter 16

Today’s Headlines: Hogwarts Recklessly Endangers Students for a Year then acts surprised when someone dies! Sources said, “Honestly, f*ck that school.” Front Page: Lark praises Snape for the second time! What is the world coming to?! Editorials: Lockhart is still the worst! Classifieds: The basilisk is so hungry! Education: Has Harry learned anything useful this year? Maybe not! Corrections: ALL OF THE CORRECTIONS. THIS IS ALL INCORRECT. Read all about this and just so much more in this extremel

Sep 3, 2019 • 1:36:59

30. Ayn Randian Moral Compass: COS Chapter 15

30. Ayn Randian Moral Compass: COS Chapter 15

Today’s Headlines: Giant Spiders nearly murder local teens but no one was available to cover the story because f*ck that. Front Page: Ernie MacMillan models excellent accountability skills! Education: It’s really time to close down Hogwarts, now, guys! Editorials: This spider situation is a big nope! Health and Science: Invasive spiders take over the Forbidden Forest! Classifieds: ISO a wife All this and so, so much more in this week’s edition of The Gayly Prophet! Support us at patreon.com

Aug 27, 2019 • 1:08:16

29. Speckles the Spider: COS Chapter 14

29. Speckles the Spider: COS Chapter 14

Today’s Headlines: Public invited to an interpretive dance off between the Ministry of Magic and the Hogwarts board of governors—the winner will claim the title of most corrupt organization of 1993! Front Page: Just how many monsters can Hogwarts hold? All of them, Ron. All of them. Politics: This. World. Is. So. Corrupt. Personals: In the arrrrrrrrms of the annnngel… far awayyyyyy from here…. Sports: Quidditch is cancelled! Education: Seriously? SERIOUSLY? Someone help these children choose th

Aug 20, 2019 • 1:15:58

28. The Very Secret Diary: COS Chapter 13

28. The Very Secret Diary: COS Chapter 13

Today’s Headlines: Foolish boy interacts with obviously cursed object despite repeated warnings against it! Front Page: Can you buy a normal diary in the Witching world? Do all muggles who marry witches have to live without electricity forever? This Valentine’s Day party sounds pretty great, tbh! Editorials: Harry, why are you doing this? Politics: Filch Human Rights Violation Watch! Mandrakes are People Watch! Education: Lockhart, aka This F*cking Guy! Classifieds: Validate me, baby. Health an

Aug 13, 2019 • 1:06:06

27. The Sorting Hat is a Medieval Crust Punk: COS Chapter 12

27. The Sorting Hat is a Medieval Crust Punk: COS Chapter 12

Today’s headlines: In fitting twist of fate, ringleader of nonsense scheme, “Operation Polyjuice” is accidentally transformed into a cat. Her followers reported that they were honestly shocked that this was the only thing that went wrong with this utterly terrible plan. Front Page: Penelope + Percy in the dungeon! Fred and George are truly heroes! Geez, Malfoy, could you be any more obvious with this crush?! Politics: Fat Shaming! Polyjuice potion is very unethical! Witch NSA watch! Editorials:

Aug 6, 2019 • 1:30:41

26. Neville Deserves a Basket of Kittens: COS Chapter 11

26. Neville Deserves a Basket of Kittens: COS Chapter 11

Today’s headlines: Hogwarts school to remain open despite the fact that students are in obvious peril! when questioned, most parents claimed that a prolonged state of terror and uncertainty builds character. The Front Page: Let’s be honest about the actual use of a swelling solution. Editorials: Ron! Get your wand fixed! Politics: Leave. Neville. Alone. Education: Who in the world authorized this dueling club??? And our first Horoscopes section! All this and ever so much more can be found in t

Jul 30, 2019 • 1:10:44

25. Dangerous Sports and Inept Teachers: COS Chapter 10

25. Dangerous Sports and Inept Teachers: COS Chapter 10

Today’s Headlines: Hogwarts quidditch coach under scrutiny for failure to do literally any part of her job Front Page: Colin’s crush on Harry is intense! Lockhart is a dandy for the ages! Editorials: Hermione, we really aren’t sure about this plan… What is Hermione’s rising sign? Politics: House Elves Sports: Quidditch! It’s terrible! Education: Why can’t anyone at this school do their jobs? All this and so much more in today’s episode! Support us at patreon.com/thegaylyprophet or by clicki

Jul 23, 2019 • 1:09:09

24. Queer Eye for Lockhart: COS Chapter 9

24. Queer Eye for Lockhart: COS Chapter 9

Today’s Headlines: Hogwarts revealed to be all kinds of unsafe for children! Parents are shockingly unfazed by this information, sources say the general public response is, “ah, f*ck 'em.” Front Page: Does the basilisk shoot fire from its eyes? Editorials: Hermione, what are you doing?! Politics: Gendered bathrooms are trash! Education: Lockhart should have fled to muggle society and joined the original Queer Eye cast! Health and Science: We are still confused about witching photos! Read all a

Jul 16, 2019 • 50:26

23. The Gloomy Nuns: COS Chapter 8

23. The Gloomy Nuns: COS Chapter 8

Today’s Headlines: Muggle Abuse at Hogwarts: Public outraged to learn that a single muggle is responsible for the janitorial services for the entire castle despite being the only person there who cannot perform magic! Front Page: This goth party is everything we want. Politics: Filch Human Rights Violation Watch! Editorials: OMG Nick’s botched execution! Health and Science: Ghosts! Today’s episode starts off with a PSA about white dreads. Find some links to the stuff we talk about below: http

Jul 9, 2019 • 1:09:58

22. She's Come to Snuff the Rooster: COS Chapter 7

22. She's Come to Snuff the Rooster: COS Chapter 7

Today’s headlines: Parents Outraged By Hogwarts’ Quidditch Policy Which Requires Students To Supply Their Own Brooms—School Claims Inequity “Builds Character” The Front Page: 90s Alt Rock! Drama Gay Draco! Education: OMG this school. Politics: Human rights violations! Racism! Ableism! Editorials: Lockhart aka this f*cking guy Sports: Calm down, Oliver! Health and Science: How do these photos work?! Dear Hedwig, this guy is obsessed with me—how can I get him to back off? Open this week’s pape

Jul 2, 2019 • 1:23:45

Bonus! So Very Queer: Lark and Jessie Talk Coming Out and Queer Roots

Bonus! So Very Queer: Lark and Jessie Talk Coming Out and Queer Roots

The title says it all! This episode has nothing to do with Harry Potter and everything to do with how we came to be so very queer. !!!Content warnings for unsupportive parents and general human suckiness around the subject of queerness and transness. Find the article about JKR at https://www.themarysue.com/jk-rowling-transphobic-follows/ Listen to the song about Lark’s wedding here: https://theappleseedcollective.bandcamp.com/track/kentucky-sky Our pride sale ends today! And the promo code act

Jun 30, 2019 • 1:19:21

21. Clearly, Hermione is Black: An Interview with Tahirah Green and Prerna Abbi-Scanlon

21. Clearly, Hermione is Black: An Interview with Tahirah Green and Prerna Abbi-Scanlon

For the 4th and final installment of our Pride month interview series, Jessie talked with Tahirah Green and Prerna Abbi-Scanlon about race and representation in the Harry Potter series, growing up as queer nerds of color, the absolute trash that is the epilogue, and their (incredible) patronuses! It was a wonderful conversation that we know you’re going to love! Find Tahirah’s work at Tahirah.art Find Prerna’s work on instagram @moxie.cc Our Erase Pettigrew Not Bisexuality limited run t-shirt

Jun 25, 2019 • 1:29:03

20. A Book Full of Terrible Parents: An Interview with David Minerva Clover

20. A Book Full of Terrible Parents: An Interview with David Minerva Clover

For the 3rd installment of our Pride month interview series we talked with queer parenting writer David Minerva Clover all about parenting in the Harry Potter series! Are there any good parents in these books? Probably not! Find David’s writing on the Washington Post, New York Magazine, Huffington Post, and many other places! Check out his blog at postnuclearera.wordpress.com Find him on socials @postnuclearera Our Erase Pettigrew Not Bisexuality limited run t-shirt is available through July 11

Jun 18, 2019 • 1:16:23

19. Queer Children are our Future: An Interview with Kaeli Rose

19. Queer Children are our Future: An Interview with Kaeli Rose

In this very special episode we talked to Kaeli Rose, the world’s coolest and queerest 16 year old, about just so many things! Harry Potter (obviously)! Fanfic! Tumblr! The differences (or lack thereof) between Pan, Bi, and Queer! The current state of queer representation in the media! It was an amazing conversation and we know you’re gonna love it. We have new merch! Check out our new Queer IRL Witch stickers, magnets, and pins in our shop at thegaylyprophet.com Find Kaeli’s tumblr at dearest-

Jun 11, 2019 • 58:08

18.Hagrid is a Beautiful Trans Woman: An Interview with Mey Rude

18.Hagrid is a Beautiful Trans Woman: An Interview with Mey Rude

For the first installment of our Pride month interview series we are bringing you the interview we did with Mey Rude about our reading of Hagrid as a beautiful lesbian trans woman. It's a truly joyful conversation and we are so thrilled to be able to share it! Mey Rude can be found at meyrude.com or on socials @meyrude You can also find her work on Autostraddle, Them, and more! Follow us on socials @thegaylyprophet Check out our merch (and our Pride month sale!) on our website, thegaylyprophet.

Jun 4, 2019 • 43:42

17. Thank God Hermione Figured It Out: COS Chapter 6

17. Thank God Hermione Figured It Out: COS Chapter 6

Today’s Headlines: Professor Gilderoy Lockhart Was Actually A Blowup Doll! Font Page: Wow Professor Sprout is Gay!!! Education: New Teacher Profile: Professor Gilderoy Lockhart aka This F*cking Guy Politics: Muggle Borns: the class dichotomy as portrayed by Justin Finch-Fletchly and Colin Creevy Health and Science: Mandrakes—Still People! Open this week’s newspaper to read all about it! Check out our shop and our weekly comics at thegaylyprophet.com Find us on socials @thegaylyprophet on Inst

May 28, 2019 • 55:33

16. A Clichéd Car Chase Scene: COS chapter 5

16. A Clichéd Car Chase Scene: COS chapter 5

Today's Headlines: Ministry accused of having absolutely no comprehensive policy regarding the restriction for underaged sorcery, investigation reveals that enforcement is completely arbitrary. Front Page: Gay for McGonagall Watch! Politics: What is up with the Restriction for Underage Sorcery??? Corrections: This whole entire chapter Health and Science: The sky is cold! Check out our shop and our weekly comics at thegaylyprophet.com Find us on socials @thegaylyprophet on Instagram and Facebook

May 21, 2019 • 58:07

15. Drag-On Alley: COS Chapter 4

15. Drag-On Alley: COS Chapter 4

Todays Headlines: Millenials are killing Floo Powder: Today’s youth are opting for methods of travel they consider “safer” and “more reliable.” The Front Page: What’s Knockturn Alley really all about? Expose: Floo Powder! It’s the worst! Politics: This Malfoy guy sure is something, eh? Stay tuned for a snippet of “Codename: Honeypot,” our latest Patreon exclusive! Check out our shop and our weekly comics at thegaylyprophet.com Find us on socials @thegaylyprophet on Instagram and Facebook Show

May 14, 2019 • 1:19:23

14. "Polishing His Prefect Badge": COS Chapter 3

14. "Polishing His Prefect Badge": COS Chapter 3

Today’s Headlines: Imprisoned Boy Rescued By Children After Adults Fail To Take Action The Front Page: Wow, this sure is one thinly veiled metaphor for [censored] Community Profile: The Weasley Family! Politics: The Adventures of Martin the Mad Muggle Health and Science: Gnomes! Sentient plants! Personhood! Open the paper to read all about it! Check out our shop and our weekly comics at thegaylyprophet.com Find us on socials @thegaylyprophet on Instagram and Facebook Show art by Theo Julien Forr

May 7, 2019 • 1:22:56

13. Owl Stunner: COS Chapter 2

13. Owl Stunner: COS Chapter 2

Today’s Headlines: America’s Favorite Gryffindandy Fails For The First Time To Find A Humorous Headline: Sources Say The Chapter Was Just Too Upsetting! Politics: House Elves! Abuse! NSA Watch! Health and Science: Are House Elves Nocturnal? Editorials: Owl Stunners! Dear Hedwig: Should I kidnap this person because I think they are in danger? Help! Check out our shop and our weekly comics at thegaylyprophet.com Find us on socials @thegaylyprophet on Instagram and Facebook Show art by Theo Julien

Apr 30, 2019 • 1:28:25

Season Two! Episode 12. It's Sad: COS chapter 1

Season Two! Episode 12. It's Sad: COS chapter 1

A chapter so upsetting that it gets its own theme song! Today’s Headlines: Beloved author exposed as fatphobic jerkface, fans demand apology! The Front Page: why would Vernon invite this dude to his house??? Politics: fatphobia and child abuse. Health and Science: the genetic basis of magic. Also including our Master’s Thesis on the stylistic differences between Harry Potter and a Roald Dahl novel and the impact of those differences on how descriptions of child abuse come through in the te

Apr 23, 2019 • 56:48

11. Harry, You Fool! Book One Wrap Up

11. Harry, You Fool! Book One Wrap Up

Welcome to our book one wrap up episode! This week we were joined by the incredible Sarah Sarwar as we examine Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone through the lens of the Fool’s Journey, aka the tarot major arcana. We were careful to keep the discussion accessible to all, regardless of whether you know anything about tarot! We have merch! Check it out at thegaylyprophet.com/shop Remember all that talk we did about Autostraddle.com? Go visit Autostraddle.com! Non-gendered tarot article can be

Apr 16, 2019 • 1:53:05

10. Teen Murders Teacher; Wins Trophy--Chapter 17

10. Teen Murders Teacher; Wins Trophy--Chapter 17

Today’s Headlines: Teen Murders Teacher; Wins Trophy. Health and Science: does voldemort have bangs, or…? And did the snakes he possessed have a tiny Voldemort face on the backs of their heads? Politics: is anyone going to talk about how this kid just killed his teacher? Obituaries: Quirrell is dead, RIP…wait, who? Also featuring a very special chapter recap song! We have merch! Check it out at thegaylyprophet.com/shop Art by Theo Julien Forrester, find him on instagram @theojulienforrester and

Apr 9, 2019 • 1:09:22

9. Death by Falling: Chapter 16

9. Death by Falling: Chapter 16

Today's Headlines: Hogwarts headmaster accused of sending children through a dangerous obstacle course to fight a mass murderer! In the education section: these exams are terrible. NSA Watch: this obstacle course was clearly designed for these specific children. Health and Science: how far must a child fall for death to be certain? A personals ad for Hermione: you're the actual best. We have a shop! Buy rad merch at thegaylyprophet.com/shop Follow us on social media @thegaylyprophet on instagra

Apr 2, 2019 • 1:21:29

8B. The Hogwarts Inquiry: Chapter 15

8B. The Hogwarts Inquiry: Chapter 15

Special edition! An update on the ongoing investigation of Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, which has revealed gross incompetence, invasions of privacy, negligence, highly dangerous punishment tactics, and frequent student injuries. Are any of our children safe? Follow us on social media @thegaylyprophet on instagram, twitter, and facebook Check out our Comics Section at thegaylyprophet.com Show art by Theo Julien Forrester Music by Kevin MacLeod: incompetech.com

Mar 26, 2019 • 41:50

8A. McGonagall is a Zaddy: Chapter 15

8A. McGonagall is a Zaddy: Chapter 15

The Gayly Prophet officially endorses queers co-opting of “Zaddy” from The Straights. Today’s Headlines: Hogwarts Detention Policy Shocks Parents—horrifying information surfaces about punishment tactics used at Hogwarts after four 1st years were nearly murdered in the forbidden forest! Breaking news: Malfoy absolutely should have told his father about this. Health and Science: Let’s talk about Centaur physiology, shall we? Open this week’s paper to read all about it! Follow us on social media @

Mar 17, 2019 • 1:04:23

7B. Hagrid is Snow White: Chapters 13&14

7B. Hagrid is Snow White: Chapters 13&14

In this very special episode, we got to talk to Mey Rude about a truly joyful theory we have about Hagrid! There’s also some stuff about how we (mostly Lark) don’t know geography and how dramatic Snape is, but holy moly you guys, this conversation!!! Find Mey at meyrude.com, or on socials @meyrude Follow the Gayly Prophet on socials so you don’t miss the comic!!! @thegaylyprophet on insta, twitter, and facebook and of course, you can see all the comics at www.thegaylyprophet.com Show art by The

Mar 12, 2019 • 1:05:38

7A. Utterly Unnecessary Subplot: Chapters 13&14

7A. Utterly Unnecessary Subplot: Chapters 13&14

A PSA to IRL Slytherins: We love you! A note to Ron: you’re not a good friend, fix yourself. Dumbledore and Flamel were like, partner partners, yeah? Why did Hagrid eat a stoat? Are you all ready to cry about Neville again? All this and more in today’s edition of the Gayly Prophet! Find us: thegaylyprophet.com Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @thegaylyprophet Email us at thegaylyprophet@gmail.com Show art and weekly comics by Theo Julien Forrester: thegaylyprophet.com/comics Music by Kevin MacLe

Mar 5, 2019 • 59:33

6B. Was Jesus a Witch? Chapters 11 & 12

6B. Was Jesus a Witch? Chapters 11 & 12

Why does Hogwarts celebrate Christmas? What’s the deal with broomsticks? Why must we be subjected to these quidditch passages? Is there any sort of system to the Hogwarts library? Does everyone know that Nicholas Flamel was a real person? Dear Hedwig, why is Dumbledore keeping the Mirror of Erised out where kids can find it, and how can I stop him? All this and more in this week’s edition of the Gayly Prophet! Check out our website, where you can see weekly comics inspired by the episodes, by

Feb 26, 2019 • 56:23

6A. Social Media is the Mirror of Erised: Chapters 11 & 12

6A. Social Media is the Mirror of Erised: Chapters 11 & 12

Is Dumbledore seriously invisibly stalking children right now? Is Hagrid baiting these kids on purpose, or is Dumbledore using him as a tool in his strange chess game? Hoo Boy, is the mirror of Erised terrible or what?! Remember that time that Hermione set Snape ON FIRE??? Read all about it in this weeks edition of the Gayly Prophet! the whole Co’Coon Skin situation: https://www.shapewearusa.com/products/cocoon-skin-care-the-butt-booster-panty? Check out our website, where you can see weekly com

Feb 19, 2019 • 1:12:15

5B. Stuck with a Sinister Sorting System: Chapters 9&10

5B. Stuck with a Sinister Sorting System: Chapters 9&10

What would happen if the Sorting Hat decided to quit its job? How does Wood know what a golf ball is? Why does poor Neville have to learn how to fly a broom? This and so much more is all inside today’s issue of the Gayly Prophet! The podcast to which this podcast owes its existence: ohwitchplease.ca Check out our brand new website, where you can see weekly comics inspired by the episodes, by Theo Julien Forrester! thegaylyprophet.com If you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it

Feb 12, 2019 • 43:14

5A. Gross Oversight is the Hogwarts Motto: Chapters 9&10

5A. Gross Oversight is the Hogwarts Motto: Chapters 9&10

Why are witches so committed to flying on brooms? Should Percy have been placed in Slytherin? If you can open a door with Alohomora, is it actually locked? Is anyone in this school actually supervising these children? Find out in this edition of the Gayly Prophet! You wonderful humans listened to us 2000 times in our first month! Thank you so much!!! Check out our brand new website! thegaylyprophet.com If you like the show, do us a huge favor by rating and reviewing it on Apple Podcasts! Follow

Feb 5, 2019 • 1:12:45

4B. Emo Drama Queen: Chapters 7 & 8

4B. Emo Drama Queen: Chapters 7 & 8

In the second part of our discussion of chapters 7 & 8, your reporters investigate the meaning behind Snape's interrogation of Harry's plant knowledge. Also: seriously, how messed up is the sorting system? Would anyone really send their kids to Hogwarts? Do you all know that parchment is SKIN??? Also, bonus content about Lark's irl experience with poltergeists! Open today's paper and read all about it! If you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it to help other folks find us! Foll

Jan 29, 2019 • 1:04:49

4A. Expecto Legal Protection: Chapters 7&8

4A. Expecto Legal Protection: Chapters 7&8

Welcome to our discussion of Chapters 7 and 8 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. How many kittens would it take to make up for the wrongs done to Neville Longbottom? Are there any legal protections available in the witching world? How does Dumbledore get away with keeping Snape on staff? Is Nearly Headless Nick the best role model in this series? Open today’s paper to read all about it! If you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it to help other folks find us! Follow us on

Jan 22, 2019 • 1:10:08

3. The First Years are All Bleeding: Chapter 6

3. The First Years are All Bleeding: Chapter 6

In this issue of the Gayly Prophet, we discuss Chapter 6, The Journey From Platform 9 3/4. What happens when you put children into boats with a bunch of cats? Where do witches get their trainers? Can we be honest about witch candy for a second? How freaking great is Hermione, you guys? Open today's paper to read all about it! Goth summer camp for grownups: mickeyalicekwapis.com If you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it to help other folks find us! Follow us on Instagram, Twit

Jan 15, 2019 • 1:11:34

2B. I'll Trade You an iPhone for a Solution to Climate Change: Chapters 4&5

2B. I'll Trade You an iPhone for a Solution to Climate Change: Chapters 4&5

PART TWO of our discussion of chapters 4&5 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! Do witches care about climate change? Does St. Mungo’s have a rehab program? How does a 12ft tall man sleep on a muggle sofa? Find out in today’s edition of the Gayly Prophet! If you like the show, please subscribe, rate and review it to help other folks find us! Email us at thegaylyprophet@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @thegaylyprophet and at facebook.com/thegaylyprophet Follow Lark Malakai Grey

Jan 8, 2019 • 35:40

2A. Voldemort is a Mall Goth: Chapters 4&5

2A. Voldemort is a Mall Goth: Chapters 4&5

Welcome to part A of our discussion of chapters 4&5 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! Who would be in Voldemort’s top 8 on Myspace? What in the world was Hagrid thinking when he sent Harry home from Diagon Alley all by himself??? Could a semi truck work better than a wand for fighting evil? Open today’s edition of the Gayly Prophet to find out! If you like the show, please subscribe, rate and review it to help other folks find us! Email us at thegaylyprophet@gmail.com Follow us on Ins

Jan 8, 2019 • 1:17:39

1. Nothing Straight About Plum Velvet: Chapters 1-3

1. Nothing Straight About Plum Velvet: Chapters 1-3

Welcome to our very first episode! Get ready to dissect the first three chapters of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Who all’s gay in this series? What the heck happened to Harry during the 24 hours between the failed curse and his arrival at the Dursleys? Does Vernon even know what dinner is? The answers to these questions and more are in store for you when you open today’s edition of the Gayly Prophet! If you like the show, please subscribe, rate and review it to help other folks find us

Jan 1, 2019 • 1:33:25

The Gayly Prophet is Coming Soon!

The Gayly Prophet is Coming Soon!

Coming January 1st. The Gayly Prophet is a weekly chapter-by-chapter deep dive into Harry Potter, hosted by two queer IRL witches. Hosts Jessie Blount (she/her) and Lark Malakai Grey (he/him/they/them) are Harry Potter nerds who decided to turn their endless HP text threads into the podcast of your dreams. Subscribe now!

Dec 24, 2018 • 0:36

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