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Ya Gay Aunties

Ya Gay Aunties

By Artists and Aunties Hanifah Walidah and Red Summer

Real talk about queer adulting
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Ya Gay Aunties w/ Yani

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Ya Gay Aunties w/ Nichole Lanier

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Nichole Lanier

The Aunties are joined by Reiki Master and Astro-Numerologist,  Nichole Lanier,  for the last show of the season!
Dec 23, 202001:53:51
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Look Alive

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Look Alive

The Aunties are back with the 100th episode!! They are joined by Look Alive;  artist, actor and now owner of Culturizza,  a new gourmet pizza spot here in Atlanta. You probably saw her on one of the original web series Between women and later on in the...
Dec 09, 202001:17:47
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Coquie Hughes

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Coquie Hughes

The Aunties are joined by show runner and  filmmaker, Coquie Hughes.
Nov 25, 202001:24:07
Ya Gay Aunties w/ American Democracy

Ya Gay Aunties w/ American Democracy

The Aunties are back this week discussing last week's presidential election.
Nov 11, 202001:26:23
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Yani

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Yani

The aunties Red and Hanifah welcome featured speaker, preacher and teaching-artist, Yani. They discuss her work, and she gives a powerful Mo Show performance.
Oct 28, 202001:20:14
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Avery R. Young

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Avery R. Young

Oct 14, 202001:45:37
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Alicia Garza

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Alicia Garza

Aunties Red and Hanifah are back this week joined by, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, and principal at Black Futures Lab, Alicia Garza.
Sep 30, 202001:52:38
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Yoruba Richen and Stephanie Gayle

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Yoruba Richen and Stephanie Gayle

Aunties Red and Hanifah welcome filmmaker Yoruba Richen to discuss her documentary "The Killing of Breonna Taylor" on Hulu, and the fight against police brutality. Later in the show they welcome singer/songwriter Stephanie Gayle for a heartfelt...
Sep 16, 202001:29:07
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Karen Williams

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Karen Williams

Aunties Hanifah and Red welcome comedian Karen Willaims and talk about the power of humor and pussy in the fight…
Sep 02, 202002:00:26
Ya Gay Aunties w/ Toni Blackman

Ya Gay Aunties w/ Toni Blackman

Red and Hanifah are back this week with special guest, Hip-Hop Ambassador Toni Blackman! They discuss her work with the…
Aug 19, 202001:38:59
YGA w/ Be Steadwell

YGA w/ Be Steadwell

Aunties Hanifah and Red return from break and roll right into Season 3 with guest singer-songwriter Be Steadwell singing 2…
Aug 05, 202001:43:21
Sunday Brunch Pride Show w/ OH BOI Contest Winner Mabell Holand

Sunday Brunch Pride Show w/ OH BOI Contest Winner Mabell Holand

Red and Hanifah are back this week with a special show celebrating the OH Boi contest participants and they are…
Jul 01, 202057:26
Queer Woc Pod Takeover!!

Queer Woc Pod Takeover!!

This week Queer Woc Pod is taking over Ya Gay Aunties! They discuss Black skater and image activist Courtney Shove…
Jun 24, 202001:35:55
Diggin For Gems w/ Queer Woc Pod

Diggin For Gems w/ Queer Woc Pod

Red and Hanifah are back this week with guest hosts Queer Woc Pod! They share a collection of gems from…
Jun 17, 202001:03:54
We See You Chrissy, Karen, and Jake

We See You Chrissy, Karen, and Jake

Hanifah and Red are back this week with a very special bag of gems, and they discuss the ongoing fight…
Jun 03, 202051:58
Nobody Wins When The Family Feuds w/ Onyx Keesha

Nobody Wins When The Family Feuds w/ Onyx Keesha

Red and Hanifah are back this week sharing gems about Gay Marriage, and meditation with a side of Toni Morrison.…
May 27, 202001:00:51
I’m an Empath, She’s a Narcissist? w/ Dr. Jinaki Flint

I’m an Empath, She’s a Narcissist? w/ Dr. Jinaki Flint

Hanifah and Red are back this week with another Bags of Gems, highlighting the legendary Powwow event for LGBTQ Elders…
May 20, 202055:39
Iz You Iz or Iz You Ain’t My Baby

Iz You Iz or Iz You Ain’t My Baby

Red and Hanifah are back this week with another Bags of Gems, highlighting the great Ruth Ellis and a Speak…
May 13, 202044:15
Bag of Gems

Bag of Gems

Hanifah and Red are back this week with a new segment, Auntie’s Bags of Gems, sharing things from the past…
May 06, 202049:10
Sunday Brunch w/ Poet Jessica Care Moore

Sunday Brunch w/ Poet Jessica Care Moore

Red and Hanifah are back this week for another Sunday Brunch, joined by special guest Jessica Care Moore, CEO of…
Apr 29, 202047:53
That Drive-By Life

That Drive-By Life

Hanifah and Red are back this week discussing the current pop culture and politics. They introduce 2 poets, Roya Marsh,…
Apr 22, 202057:36
Side Chicks and Rona

Side Chicks and Rona

Red and Hanifah are back this week discussing updates on Ms. Rona, and grieving during this time. They introduce 3…
Apr 15, 202001:12:12
Another Black Girl Miracle

Another Black Girl Miracle

Hanifah and Red are back this week joined by Jade Flower Foster, a spirit-led, femme-forward, book-loving writer and filmmaker. The…
Apr 08, 202052:37
The Other Side of Us

The Other Side of Us

Red and Hanifah are back this week w/ special guest St. Louis-born Lee Levingston Perine, founder of The Makers Lab…
Apr 02, 202051:03
Quarantine and Chill

Quarantine and Chill

Hanifah and Red are back this week, discussing pop and politics surrounding the quarantine, and a new Kulture Review of…
Mar 25, 202050:24
Love in the Age of the Rona!

Love in the Age of the Rona!

Red and Hanifah are back this week discussing what’s happening in pop culture, living through the current pandemic and they…
Mar 18, 202059:57
You Wanna Be My Friend?

You Wanna Be My Friend?

Hanifah and Red are back with a brand new Kulture Review for the DMV band Jenny Hates Techno! They also…
Mar 04, 202001:03:03
Sunday Brunch w/ The Family

Sunday Brunch w/ The Family

Hanifah and Red are back for a brand new Sunday Brunch with special guests Mom and Daughter Lateesha and Lauren,…
Feb 26, 202001:04:22
Get the Devil Out Ya fridge!

Get the Devil Out Ya fridge!

Red and Hanifah are back this week discussing two letters about the journey of coming out in a heavily religious…
Feb 20, 202056:34
Thee Great Broke Hoe of the Family

Thee Great Broke Hoe of the Family

Hanifah and Red are back with a Kulture Review of Chicago Hip-Hop duo Mother Nature; they also answer a letter…
Feb 12, 202001:02:49
Dating vs. Diving

Dating vs. Diving

Red and Hanifah are back this week with a Kulture Review of artist Mama Duke from Texas. They also answer…
Feb 05, 202059:47
I Want Juice w/ Angie Harvey

I Want Juice w/ Angie Harvey

Hanifah and Red are back with the first Sunday Brunch Episode of the year! They are joined by special guest,…
Jan 29, 202059:41
Me, My Kids and Yo Ass

Me, My Kids and Yo Ass

Red and Hanifah are back this week answering two letters about what a healthy lesbian relationship looks like, and how…
Jan 22, 202001:04:16
Heaven On Earth

Heaven On Earth

Hanifah and Red are back this week with another “Kulture Review,” for artist Felisha George, and they answer a question…
Jan 15, 202001:03:19
What About Your Friends?

What About Your Friends?

Red and Hanifah are back discussing the current political climate and answering two letters about making new friends, and navigating…
Jan 08, 202001:06:05
New Years 2020 Fear Love and Politics Bonus EP

New Years 2020 Fear Love and Politics Bonus EP

Red and Hanifah take a minute in this bonus episode to say Happy New Years and to address the anxiety…
Jan 01, 202030:55
The Gift with Dr. Lakara Foster

The Gift with Dr. Lakara Foster

Happy Holidays! Red and Hanifah welcome Dr. Lakara Foster this week, where she discusses her work, how she came into…
Dec 24, 201901:03:47
Queer and Lost in Dallas

Queer and Lost in Dallas

Hanifah and Red are back this week answering letters about coming out to your family, and becoming a foster parent.…
Dec 18, 201901:01:51
Queen and Slim Review: That Ain’t a Getaway Outfit

Queen and Slim Review: That Ain’t a Getaway Outfit

Red and Hanifah are back dicsussing the new film Queen and Slim, and a “Queer Artist Spotlight,” highlighting the artist…
Dec 11, 201901:14:35
Getting Your Head Right for The Holidays w/Dr. LaNail Plummer

Getting Your Head Right for The Holidays w/Dr. LaNail Plummer

What’s discussed in Ep63 (timestamps forthcoming) Red and Hanifah welcome Dr. LaNail Plummer to Sunday Brunch. We . go into…
Nov 27, 201901:12:02
Greek and Gay

Greek and Gay

Hanifah and Red are back with another “Queer Artist Spotlight,” highlighting the Brooklyn artist Skitzo. They also discuss the Flame…
Nov 20, 201958:05
S4S Love and Support w/ Kai Brown

S4S Love and Support w/ Kai Brown

Red and Hanifah are back with auntie Kai Brown, Stud Slayer, discussing a studs emotional and sexual needs, and stud…
Nov 13, 201901:01:48
This Is A Story About Control

This Is A Story About Control

Hanifah and Red are back discussing current cultural affairs, cancel culture, and a letter about having control in different aspects…
Nov 06, 201901:09:31
Sunday Brunch w/ Staceyann Chin

Sunday Brunch w/ Staceyann Chin

Red and Hanifah are back for another episode of Sunday Brunch, with a phenomenal special guest, Staceyann Chin. They discuss…
Oct 30, 201901:01:40
How to Sound the Alarm About My Ex!

How to Sound the Alarm About My Ex!

Red and Hanifah are back with a new “Queer Artist Spotlight” segment, highlighting musical artist Siena Liggins, and they answer…
Oct 23, 201901:04:08
Empathic Superpowers w/ L’Erin Alta

Empathic Superpowers w/ L’Erin Alta

Red and Hanifah are back w/ guest L’Erin Alta discussing what it means to be an empath, and protecting and…
Oct 16, 201901:05:08
Forgive Her But Not Us

Forgive Her But Not Us

This week Red and Hanifah are back discussing christian forgiveness in the Amber Guyger trial versus the lack of forgiveness…
Oct 09, 201901:05:25
Sunday Brunch with Ya Aunties

Sunday Brunch with Ya Aunties

This week Red and Hanifah are back discussing Red’s evening with the stars, Malik Yoba and answering a “kinda-sorta” letter…
Oct 02, 201957:25
Fear of the Black Masculine

Fear of the Black Masculine

Hanifah and Red welcome Kortney Zeigler, queer filmmaker and transactivist. They talk about his film Still Black and the lack…
Sep 25, 201954:34
Does She Really Want More?

Does She Really Want More?

Hanifah and Red are back discussing the Kevin Hart and Lil’ Nas X episode of The Shop, along with answering…
Sep 18, 201959:22
Ya Gay Uncles w/ guests Tim’m West and Jamond Foree

Ya Gay Uncles w/ guests Tim’m West and Jamond Foree

http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/679617395-yagayaunties-episode-52-ya-gay-uncles-wtimm-west-and-jamond-free.mp3 Hanifah and Red are back with ya gay uncles Tim’m West and Jamond Foree discussing girl and boy relationships.…
Sep 11, 201901:06:56
Longing for the Monogamous Life

Longing for the Monogamous Life

Hanifah and Red are back celebrating Queen Latifah, discussing LGBT history in school, Jidenna, and answering a letter from the…
Sep 04, 201959:24
Straight Girl Jedi Mindtricks

Straight Girl Jedi Mindtricks

Hanifah and Red celebrate their 50th episode, read a letter from the chillren about straight girl foolishness and share another…
Jul 30, 201901:11:31
Walking on Eggshells

Walking on Eggshells

Red and Hanifah have some words for Jermaine Dupri, answer a letter from the chillren about walking on eggshells and…
Jul 24, 201901:01:12
I’m in Love With My Straight-ish Best Friend

I’m in Love With My Straight-ish Best Friend

Red and Hanifah answer a letter from the chillren about falling in love with your straight-ish best friend. We also…
Jul 17, 201901:09:52
Talking About U People

Talking About U People

After going in about women’s sports and the transphobic BS that went down at this year’s World Pride at the…
Jul 10, 201901:08:50
Breakup to Makeup

Breakup to Makeup

Breaking up is hard to do, but if ya gotta do it, do it the right way. Hanifah and Red…
Jul 02, 201901:12:32
Reproductive Justice for All

Reproductive Justice for All

Ya Gay Aunties welcome Executive Director of Sister Song, Monica Raye Simpson to unpack Reproductive Justice for ervbody! Whether your…
Jun 23, 201901:04:20
Stop Peeing in the Pool

Stop Peeing in the Pool

Episode 44, Hanifah and Red answer a letter about types and how to find new ones. Ya Gay Aunties Online…
Jun 19, 201901:08:37
Is this a date?

Is this a date?

Red take extra time today to answer two letters from the chillren. Ya Gay Aunties Online IG: @yagayaunties Email us…
Jun 11, 201901:37:14
Game of Thrones Finale Bonus Episode

Game of Thrones Finale Bonus Episode

Red and Hanifah talk about the series finale episode of Game of Thrones.
May 23, 201918:26
GOT to go!

GOT to go!

As the final season of Game of Thrones nears its end Red and Hanifah need to debrief about this last…
May 17, 201901:03:47
I Do, But Wow

I Do, But Wow

After going to a wedding recently, Hanifah got to thinking about marriage. Red is married and reveals what’s truly behind…
May 09, 201957:49
Check Ya Notes

Check Ya Notes

Red and Hanifah remember John Singleton, comment on the #uncshooting and letter swopping between pods. The original letter mentioned in…
May 03, 201953:18
Letters from the Homecoming

Letters from the Homecoming

Still swooning from watching Homecoming on Netflix, Red and Hanifah go in about the magnificence that is #queenB and then…
Apr 25, 201901:29:34
The First Time

The First Time

Hanifah and Red reflect on their first time(s) and the hilarity and truths found in those memories. YGA Online: IG:…
Apr 18, 201901:08:41
The Great Bean Pie Challenge

The Great Bean Pie Challenge

Red and Hanifah go in on some damn bean pies and argue why they are better than sweet potato pie.…
Apr 01, 201901:02:15
Maddy Magic

Maddy Magic

Hanifah and Red are back from a short break and some how go from looking at the moon, human overpopulation,…
Mar 28, 201957:06
House of Nada

House of Nada

Red and Hanifah tackle cracka fashion madness and get at the root of creative momentum when answering a letter from…
Mar 05, 201901:24:18
Grown Folks Talkin with Marla Stewart

Grown Folks Talkin with Marla Stewart

Red and Hanifah welcome Marla Stewart from Velvet lips and Sex Down South. Together they go in about how to…
Feb 26, 201957:14
Whatyoutalkembout Jussie?!

Whatyoutalkembout Jussie?!

Red and Hanifah try to make sense of the Jussie Smollet fiasco, and the tensions between ATL natives and NYC…
Feb 17, 201901:07:14
Letters from the Chillren

Letters from the Chillren

Hanifah and Red answer a couple letters from the Chillren! Support the podcast: Patreon.com/yagayaunties Email Ya Gay Aunties: yagayaunties@gmail.om
Feb 14, 201901:06:39
Looking Life in the Eyes and Seeing It Through

Looking Life in the Eyes and Seeing It Through

Hanifah and Red welcome Nicole Junior and Imani Grant from Weekend Soiree. Nicole’s tells her story of becoming a NYC…
Feb 05, 201901:12:37
Special guests Queer WOC Podcast hosts

Special guests Queer WOC Podcast hosts

Hanifah and Red welcome Nikeeta and Monie from Queer WOC Podcast to talk ’bout some cross generational matters and answer…
Jan 29, 201901:02:39
Weez Bishes!

Weez Bishes!

Another week of queer complicated stuff to talk about, Red and Hanifah the jealousy that happens in a relationship with…
Jan 23, 201901:00:30
Surviving Black People Surviving R Kelly

Surviving Black People Surviving R Kelly

Hanifah and Red add their nickel to the R Kelley discussion by highlighting all the ways black folks are discussing…
Jan 14, 201957:57
2000 and NineTHESE

2000 and NineTHESE

Hanifah and Red are back from holiday break and breakdowns. But now on the cusp of a new year Red…
Jan 05, 201952:07
The Great U Haul Episode

The Great U Haul Episode

Hanifah and Red attempt to break the damaging cycle among lesbians both young and old. They breakdown 9 reasons when…
Oct 31, 201801:00:08
What’s in it for them tho?

What’s in it for them tho?

This episode Red and Hanifah answer two “Letters from the Chillren” and explore issues with open relationships and the trials…
Oct 23, 201801:01:35
Vote Ya B….

Vote Ya B….

We are less than a month a way from one of the most important elections of a generation, only second…
Oct 17, 201801:01:32
Loving through your 20s, 30s and 40s

Loving through your 20s, 30s and 40s

Episode 21 goes in! Hanifah and Red reflect on their relationships through the years and how their attitudes toward it…
Sep 28, 201801:08:36
Choice vs Born This Way vs WTF We Doing

Choice vs Born This Way vs WTF We Doing

This week Red and Hanifah are all over the place! They talk about everything from lesbians marrying men to older…
Sep 19, 201842:04
Interracial Dating Dilemma

Interracial Dating Dilemma

This week Red and Hanifah answer 2 letters from the chillren. The first is about survivor’s remorse, when you’re living…
Sep 12, 201801:02:56
We are Family

We are Family

Hanifah and Red return to answer a couple of letters from the chillren. They unpack how to manage blended families…
Sep 01, 201801:10:55
I’m Livin’ My Best Life

I’m Livin’ My Best Life

This week Hanifah and Red dive into their own history with self care. What’s worked and what made things worse.
Aug 15, 201801:05:14
I “Prefer” You Not

I “Prefer” You Not

This week Hanifah and Red address Hanifah’s conflict with being asked her preferred pronoun. They unpack all the other ways…
Jul 31, 201801:01:53
Pups and Cougars

Pups and Cougars

Red and Hanifah jump into the topic of May/December relationships. Seems a great deal of young studs are opting to…
Jul 24, 201857:03
Versatility Abilities

Versatility Abilities

This week Hanifah and Red answer a “Letter from the Chillren” and go deep into the hang ups and breakthroughs…
Jul 09, 201801:05:22
Got Pride?

Got Pride?

This episode Hanifah and Red take on Pride. Is it still relevant and to who?
Jun 25, 201859:34
What is your struggle?

What is your struggle?

In Episode 12 of Ya Gay Aunties, Hanifah and Red talk about the legacy and hypocrisy within queer freedom and…
Jun 15, 201856:36
Episode 11: Real Love

Episode 11: Real Love

This week Hanifah and Red answer Letters from the Chillren about the dread one daughter has with having to one…
Jun 10, 201851:15
Special Guest Tiq Milan

Special Guest Tiq Milan

This week trans-activist, Tiq Milan joins Ya Gay Aunties to dive into the ins and outs of queer parenthood. This…
Jun 02, 201801:00:18
The Big Move

The Big Move

This week Red and Hanifah answer their first letter from a listener about family and speak on how to navigate…
May 26, 201844:13
You Sure You Like Women?

You Sure You Like Women?

This week Hanifah and Red talk about the peculiar phenomenon of women who love women actually not liking women at…
May 17, 201845:06
This is Black Genius America

This is Black Genius America

This week, Hanifah and Red give there take on the This is America video and all that has been said…
May 12, 201850:48
Give Us Free

Give Us Free

Ya aunties return after a short break to talk about why someone like Kanye and his foolishness is more rampant…
May 05, 201848:19
What Saturn Returning for Exactly?

What Saturn Returning for Exactly?

After returning from a 2 week vacay, this week Red and Hanifah talk about what a Saturn Return is and…
Mar 30, 201834:19
First Music Crush

First Music Crush

This episode Hanifah and Red talk about their first music crushes and the impact of music on their own gender…
Mar 01, 201851:48
Wakanda Forever

Wakanda Forever

This episode Hanifah and Red finally get to release their thoughts about Black Panther after holding their tongue through its…
Feb 23, 201859:42
The Letter K

The Letter K

Hanifah and Red talk about yet another addition to the ever expansive LGBT alphabet.
Feb 23, 201845:47
Trailer

Trailer

Hanifah and Red introduce themselves to the podcast world. Ya Gay Aunties is a weekly podcast with Gen-Xers Hanifah Walidah…
Feb 23, 201812:24