Black Queer Canon: The Podcast

"Black Queer Canon" combines cultural criticism and a little bit of shade to dive into the representation and visibility conversation from a new perspective. Journalists Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street give Black LGBTQ+ scripted characters the credit they're due — honoring the past, engaging with the present, and looking towards a more inclusive future.

Black Queer Canon: The Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Tre'vell Anderson, Mikelle Street, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tre'vell Anderson, Mikelle Street hosts Black Queer Canon: The Podcast, a tv show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  True Blood's Lafayette Reynolds (ft Ira Madison III)

  Jul 10, 202531 minS2

  <p>Lafayette Reynolds was the reigning butch queen in True Blood's Bon Temps, Louisiana. He was a short order cook, a medium, and the town's one-stop drug dealing shop but through a heartfelt performance by Nelsan Ellis, Lafayette became a fan favorite. Writer and podcaster Ira Madison III joins Black Queer Canon to discuss Lafayette, what he meant on the show and what he meant for fans. </p><p>Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our the...

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  Episode #9

  'Pose's Pray Tell (ft George M Johnson)

  Jul 3, 202549 minS2

  <p>"Live! Work! Pose!" is what Prayerful "Pray Tell" exclaimed at the start of each episode of FX's adored show "Pose." Portrayed by Billy Porter, Pray Tell is the commentator, church queen and community elder that poses as one of the show's centers. And while viewers were treated to his catty reads and over-the-top demeanor, the character was given depth through his battle with HIV, reconciliation of his past traumas and more. This week, bestselling "All Boys Aren't Blue" author George M Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the character.</p><p>Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon...

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  Episode #8

  'The Wire's Omar Little (ft Kirk A. Moore)

  Jun 26, 202546 minS2

  <p>Omar Little, as played by Michael K Williams in the HBO series "The Wire," was a modern day Rpbin HOod: he was a shotgun toting stick up man who robbed drug dealers. He had a code. And he was gay. Screenwriter Kirk Moore joins Black Queer Cannon to talk all things Omar: the representation he provided, his tragic death scene and the backlash that came from the portrayal. </p><p>Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and edi...

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  Episode #7

  'Pose's Blanca Evangelista and 'Orange Is the New Black's Sophia Burset (ft Shar Jossell)

  Jun 20, 202540 minS2

  <p>After Laverne Cox issued in the "transgender tipping point" as Sophia Burset in "Orange Is the New Black," Michaela Jae Rodriguez showed what was possible as Blanca Evangelista on "Pose." Journalist Shar Jossell joins hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street to talk about trans representation on screen. </p><p>Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cult...

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  Episode #6

  ’To Wong Foo’s Noxeema Jackson (ft Jazzmun)

  Jun 12, 202543 minS2

  <p>Actress and entertainer Jazzmun joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss the imitable Noxeema Jackson. In the 1995 “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” Wesley Snipes plays the dazzling, whip smart and stern Noxeema Jackson. Amongst other things, this episode dives into the trans discourse around the role, how it nods to the long visible trope of the Black mammy, and how it all connects to the 2000 film “Punks.” </p><p>Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is ou...

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