The Queers are Watching Podcast

The Queers are Watching

Hannah Johnson and Sara Acevedo
We're here, we're queer, and we love TV and film.
19 – Horrifying, But Whimsical
This episode is a two-for-one deal! Hannah covers “Dopesick,” a TV drama about opioid addiction with a queer protagonist — what could go wrong? Then, Sara covers the queer representation (and the flying pierogi) in Jordan Peele’s 2022 sci-fi/horror film, “Nope.“
Jan 15, 2023
1 hr 26 min
18 – Two in a Million
Sara and Hannah dive into the 2022 true crime drama miniseries “The Staircase,” from Colin Firth’s portrayal of a devious bisexual to unrealistic hair expectations. Also featured: a disorganized TV/movie/book roundup and much ado about raccoons.
Jul 3, 2022
1 hr 32 min
17 – Rooting for the Cheesecake Factory
Sara and Hannah emerge from hiding to discuss "The Fallout," a film about a high school student who survives a school shooting. Other discussion topics include what we were like as students, terrible reality TV shows, and queer book recommendations.
Mar 1, 2022
59 min
16 – And They Were Roommates!
Sara and Hannah return to the land of sapphic period pieces to discuss “Ammonite,” complete with some random 1840s facts. Plus, book recommendations from Sara, Hannah’s take on Stephen King, and more stuff you never asked for.
May 12, 2021
1 hr 18 min
15 – You Can’t Bring Crudités to a Threesome
New year, same vocal fry! Sara and Hannah talk about Miranda July's 2020 film "Kajillionaire," then do a quick roundup of miscellaneous TV shows.
Feb 2, 2021
1 hr 11 min
14 – I Love Christmas, But I Respect Film
Sara and Hannah discuss the holiday romcom "Happiest Season," then complain at length about the disastrous series finale of Supernatural.
Dec 18, 2020
1 hr 19 min
13 – Total Eclipse of the Heart
After many months of procrastination, Sara and Hannah are finally back to talk (remotely) about the French historical drama "Portrait of a Lady on Fire."
Jun 13, 2020
50 min
12 – Wipe Off Your Pencil Mustache
Sara and Hannah each miss major plot points in the Spanish film "Elisa y Marcela," get mad at some critics, and do a rapid-fire queer media roundup.
Aug 27, 2019
1 hr 1 min
11 – Gay or Nothing
Sara and Hannah talk about two 2018 films, "Boy Erased" and "Bohemian Rhapsody." Note: Content warning for non-graphic discussion of sexual assault from 10:45 - 14:00.
Jan 24, 2019
48 min
10 – Bad Vibes Only
Sara and Hannah tackle the somewhat controversial 2017 film "Call Me By Your Name," with a super vague history lesson, questions about consent, and a hot take on bad vibes.
Nov 18, 2018
1 hr 14 min
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