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The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly November 2, 2026
Whatever comes, we keep showing up for each other! We're celebrating five incredible LGBTQ+ community leaders being honored at Pittsburgh's 2026 Equality Gala…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly October 26, 2026
Queer joy belongs everywhere, and this week we're taking up space! This week we're celebrating the Pittsburgh Penguins' 4–0 Pride Night shutout and their…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly October 19, 2026
Big things grow from small beginnings! This week on Slay Weekly, we're celebrating how a grassroots picnic blossomed into TransPride Pittsburgh's three-day…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly October 12, 2026
We're celebrating six years of QBurgh and the people who keep queer community going! This week on Slay Weekly, we're raising a glass to Shepherd Wellness…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly October 5, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is about the many ways queer communities turn care into action, even after a difficult week. We’re celebrating Central Outreach’s new…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly September 28, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is about finding and creating spaces where we can show up as our whole selves. We’re celebrating Disability Pride Pittsburgh and its…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly September 21, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is a reminder that queer joy might be closer than you think. We’re celebrating Brookline’s inaugural Pride and the beautifully ordinary…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly September 14, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the places queer people turn into community. We’re cheering Pittsburgh’s decision to abandon plans for a public works…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly September 7, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is about the freedom to be seen, heard, and fully yourself. We celebrate Pittsburgh activist and Endo King Kits Blanc, who is turning…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly August 31, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is all about showing up for each other. We celebrate Helping Hands, where people living with HIV are finding friendship, peer support…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly August 24, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is about recognizing progress in all the ways it shows up. We celebrate Allegheny County recording the lowest number of new HIV…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly August 17, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is all about showing up, even when you don’t know exactly what comes next. We welcome new and returning college students to queer…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly August 10, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the little acts of joy and care that grow into something much bigger. We head into the woods to meet the queer owner…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly August 3, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the people and places creating space for queer community to thrive. We honor the 31-year legacy of Pittsburgh Black Pride…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly July 27, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly reminds us that queer joy isn't about ignoring life's challenges; it's about continuing to build community through them. We celebrate…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly July 20, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is all about finding your place and helping others find theirs. We celebrate the Pittsburgh Equality Center for bringing the community…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly July 13, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is a celebration of the people who make queer Pittsburgh thrive every day. We honor the readers, listeners, volunteers, and neighbors…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly July 6, 2026
Summer is in full swing, and this week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the many ways queer community continues to grow beyond Pride Month. We spotlight Qrew…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly June 29, 2026
As Pride Month comes to a close, this week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the people and stories carrying queer joy into the rest of the summer. We honor the…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly June 22, 2026
As Pride Month continues across Pittsburgh, this week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the people expanding what queer community can look like. We spotlight Andi…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly June 15, 2026
A week after Pittsburgh Pride drew a record-breaking 300,000 attendees, this Slay Weekly reflects on the stories that made the weekend unforgettable. We…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly June 8, 2026
The glitter is settling, the voices are a little hoarse, and Pittsburgh is still basking in the glow of an unforgettable Pride weekend. This week’s Slay Weekly…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly June 1, 2026
The countdown is over. Pride Week has arrived in Pittsburgh. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the people and communities that make Pride possible, from Donny…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly May 25, 2026
Pride season has officially arrived in Pittsburgh, and queer community spaces across the city are buzzing with creativity, mentorship, leadership, and…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly May 18, 2026
Pride season is heating up, literally and emotionally. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates Allies for Health + Wellbeing’s new East Liberty home, spotlights the…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly May 11, 2026
Queer Pittsburgh’s calendars are officially getting out of control, and we honestly love to see it. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the newly announced 2026…
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From Newsroom to Nightlife with DJ ROJO
In this episode of the QBurgh Podcast, host Jeff Freedman sits down with Royce Jones, journalist, creative, and nightlife personality better known throughout…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly May 4, 2026
May is here, and queer Pittsburgh is officially entering its pre-Pride era. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the multigenerational sapphic joy of The Soft…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly April 27, 2026
The Draft came, the crowds descended, and Pittsburgh did the absolute most, but now? We’re taking the city back. This week’s Slay Weekly highlights the Barons…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly April 20, 2026
The city is about to be packed, chaotic, and buzzing as the NFL Draft takes over — but Pittsburgh’s queer community is choosing its own vibe. This week’s Slay…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly April 13, 2026
Spring finally showed up, and so did we. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates Benjamin Luczak’s return home to lead the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, honors a new…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly April 6, 2026
April is here, and with it comes a softer kind of reset, one rooted in growth, reflection, and showing up as we are. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates the…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly March 30, 2026
Spring is flirting, the weather is unpredictable, and Pittsburgh’s queer community is showing up anyway. Take the 2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly March 23, 2026
Spring is finally showing up, and so is Pittsburgh’s queer community. This week’s Slay Weekly celebrates Brad Dunlap’s unstoppable community-building energy…
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From Leather Titles to Bear Nights, Brad Dunlap Does It All
In this episode of Pride Matters, we sit down with Brad Dunlap, an LGBTQ+ organizer deeply involved in Pittsburgh’s leather, bear, and sports communities…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly March 16, 2026
Take the 2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey: http://bit.ly/2026lgbtsurvey This week’s Slay Weekly is powered by water, community, and a little post–St…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly March 9, 2026
This week's episode is sponsored by the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. Take the 2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey at…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly March 2, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is your official transition from February survival mode into full March main-character energy. We’re celebrating Pittsburgh’s leather…
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Mayor O’Connor and Chief Lando Address LGBTQ Issues, ICE Policy, and Pride
In this episode of Pride Matters, host Jeff Freedman sits down with Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor and newly appointed Police Chief Jason Lando for an…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly February 23, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is all about surviving the emotional whiplash, from fake spring crop-top delusions to fresh snowfall reality checks, while still…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly February 16, 2026
This week’s Slay Weekly is post-Valentine’s chaos meets resilient queer joy. We’re celebrating cookie icon Pim Neill, spotlighting sapphic dance floors and…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly February 9, 2026
This week in Slay Weekly, we're riding the high of Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny’s legendary Super Bowl halftime slay while spotlighting Pittsburgh’s thriving…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly February 2, 2026
This week’s episode of Slay Weekly wraps you in a queer winter glow with stories of soft resistance, radical joy, and deep community roots. From the sapphic…
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Dena Stanley on Trans Health, Pittsburgh Pride & Fighting Back in 2026
Today's episode is sponsored by Brianna's Mobile Workshop, Pittsburgh’s Premier Queer Contractors! Contact Brianna https://dot.cards/briannasmobileworkshop…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly January 26, 2026
In this cozy, snowed-in edition of Slay Weekly, we’re holding space for soft slays and tender wins. From the radical care of K8 Do It to Lavender’s magical new…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly January 19, 2026
Slay Weekly: Issue #3 brings the bold, the joyful, and the beautifully queer right to your inbox. We’re deep in our Slay Era now, celebrating the legacy of the…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly January 12, 2026
Slay Weekly: Issue #2 is here to serve up second-week serotonin with queer joy, community spotlights, and a touch of feisty affirmations. This week, we…
The QBurgh PodcastSlay Weekly: January 5, 2026
In the inaugural episode of Slay Weekly, a vibrant celebration of queer joy and community events. The episode highlights upcoming LGBTQ events, pays tribute to…
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Steel City Sparkle with Leia Way LeStat
Today's episode is sponsored by Brianna's Mobile Workshop, Pittsburgh's Premier Queer Contractors! https://dot.cards/briannasmobileworkshop In this episode of…
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Let’s Get Nebby: Queer Film, Trans Truckers, and Thriving with Hansen Bursic
In this special bonus episode of the QBurgh Podcast, host “Nebby” Nick Tommarello gets deep and delightfully nosy with award-winning filmmaker and journalist…
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Pride at the Polls! Steel City Stonewall Democrats on Queer Power in Local Politics
Today's Episode is sponsored by: Brianna's Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh's Premier Queer Contractors. https://dot.cards/briannasmobileworkshop It’s election…
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ReelQ at 40: Pittsburgh’s Queer Film Legacy
This month on Pride Matters, QBurgh's monthly podcast, host Jeff sits down with ReelQ Executive Director TJ Murphy to celebrate a monumental milestone: ReelQ’s…
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Building Community & Wellness with Shepherd Wellness Community
In this episode of Pride Matters, we sit down with Richard Krug, Executive Director of the Shepherd Wellness Community — the only HIV/AIDS community center in…
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Drag, Dreams, and Dedication: A Conversation with Joey Young
Today’s Episode is sponsored by: Brianna’s Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh’s Premier Queer Contractors. https://dot.cards/briannasmobileworkshop In this episode of…
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Glowing Balls & Queer Community: Inside Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh
This month, we dive into the vibrant, inclusive world of Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh. From kickball to glowing bocce balls, learn how these beloved queer…
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Pittsburgh Pride is Serving Parades, Prom, and Power Moves
Today's Episode is sponsored by: Brianna's Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh's Premier Queer Contractors. https://dot.cards/briannasmobileworkshop Get ready…
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That's a Gag: Galantis, Gays, and Bingo
Welcome to the very first episode of That’s A Gag, your monthly deep dive into all the wild, wonderful, and WTF moments in queer media, hosted by the one and…
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Gloves, Glitter, and the Gracie Lou Free Bushes with Steel City Softball
In this episode, we’re shining the spotlight on the Steel City Softball League—Pittsburgh’s longest-running LGBTQ+ sports league. Commissioner Cassie Lloyd and…
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Ashleigh Strange of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs
The queer in the Governor's ear. In this episode of the QBurgh Podcast, we sit down with Ashleigh Strange, the Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory…
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U-Hauls, Trivia Nights & Queer Meetups with Pittsburgh LesbiYinz - What's Queer and Going on
In this episode of "What's Queer and Going on," host Chrissy Costa sits down with Aerin from Pittsburgh LesbiYinz, a thriving sapphic social group creating…