2 Dope Queens
by WNYC Studios
Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams are funny. They’re black. They’re BFFs. And they host a a live comedy show in Brooklyn. Join the 2 Dope Queens, along with their favorite comedians, for stories about sex, romance, race, hair journeys, living in New York, and Billy Joel. Plus a whole bunch of other S**t. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including Radiolab, Snap Judgment, Sooo Many White Guys, On the Media, Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin and many others.© WNYC Studios
Episodes
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Introducing Scattered with Chris Garcia
Comedian Chris Garcia returns to WNYC Studios with his new podcast Scattered, which was inspired by his first appearance on 2 Dope Queens. Chris’s dad, Andres, was the centerpiece of his comedy act, and when he died two years ago, he had one dying wish: That his family scatter his ashes off the...
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Best of: Becoming Michelle Obama
In honor of the new HBO specials, we've been revisiting our favorite 2 Dope Queens podcast episodes. Of course, we had to close this series with the ultimate queen -- Michelle Obama. Phoebe and Jessica talk to the former First Lady about her new memoir Becoming, her hair journey, her struggle…
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Best of: Zoodles
In honor of the latest 2 Dope Queens HBO specials, we are bringing back some of our favorite podcast episodes - including the time that Jessica got Goop-y with some zoodles. Featuring Hadiyah Robinson, Jordan Carlos, and revisiting a set from the wonderful Kevin Barnett. --- About the podcast…
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Best of: Permanent O-Face
Congrats to our Queens on the new HBO specials! New to the podcast? Or do you just want to dwell in the past? Either way, we're revisiting our fav episodes, like this one featuring Billy Joel, John Mayer - and his O-face. Plus, special guest Naomi Ekperigin offers some tough love to white women,...
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Best of: Tig Notaro and Her Awful Advice
Congratulations to our Queens on their latest HBO Specials! As a special thanks, we're bringing back our fave episodes, including this classic with the magical Tig Notaro (One Mississippi). We've got advice on everything from relationship woes to workplace revenge. Plus, Tig shares the worst…
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Best of: That Time Jon Stewart Showed Up
We're popping off to celebrate the latest 2 Dope Queens HBO Specials by revisiting our favorite episodes of all time. This show was an instant classic when Jon Stewart stopped by to celebrate Jessica's birthday. Plus, Eric Andre (The Eric Andre Show) channeled Macy Gray, and Jessi Klein (Inside…
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Karaoke with Michelle Obama
In this very special surprise episode, Phoebe and Jessica cuddle up with the Queen of Queens Michelle Obama, talking to the former First Lady about her new memoir Becoming, her hair journey, her struggle with the “Angry Black Female” stereotype, and how to raise bold women. Plus: Bono or Billy...
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Late Night Whenever For The D
What will Michelle’s guests do for the D? Find out in this very special episode with Ben Sinclair (HBO’s High Maintenance) and Danielle Brooks (Netflix’s Orange is the New Black). Plus, Rob reminisces about a roommate named John. Subscribe to Late Night Whenever!
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Phoebe’s on Michelle’s Couch!
Phoebe's in the hot seat (and hot tub) in the newest episode Late Night Whenever with Michelle Buteau. They are joined by Tony Rock (HBO's All Def Comedy) as he channels the ways of Buddha. Plus, Rob Lewis goes clear.
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We Interrupt This Program
To give you a little teaser of Michelle Buteau’s new podcast, Late Night Whenever. She’s got Leslie Odom, Jr. and Jason Jones on her couch. Hot dad alert! Call 911, we need backup!
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Sooo Many White Guys: Phoebe and Zoe Kravitz Are Witchy AF
Hey 2 Dope Queen heads, Sooo Many White Guys Season 3 is back! Here's a taste of our first episode of the season, with special guest Zoe Kravitz! The fashion icon and actress joins Phoebe to talk about her experience of tokenism in Hollywood, what a lifetime of fame feels like, and how she…
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Sooo Many White Guys: Here We Go Again!
Hey 2 Dope Queen lovers, Dope Queen Pheebs and Ilana Glazer are back! Season 3 of Sooo Many White Guys is coming at you -- and it's lit. Plus, hot-ass guests like: famous feminist Gloria Steinem, activist DeRay McKesson, actress Yvonne Orji (Insecure), rapper Awkwafina, and adult film star Buck...
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Sooo Many White Guys: Phoebe & Tom Hanks!
Love 2 Dope Queens? Duh, we know you do. So you’re gonna loooooove Phoebe’s other podcast, Sooo Many White Guys! She’s the host and Ilana Glazer (Broad City) is her sexy-ass executive producer. Each week, Phoebe gets her Terry Gross on with intimate, funny and super honest conversations with...
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Get Ready for the Third Dope Queen!
Phoebe and Jessica's BFF Michelle Buteau is getting a show all to herself! Michelle's many appearances on 2 Dope Queens have made her an instant fan favorite, and we know you loved her set on the 2DQ HBO special. Now we're taking you back to one of our favorite sets - recorded live in LA baby!…
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Labia Majora
Phoebe and Jessica get ready for blast off in the season finale of 2 Dope Queens. They are joined by Star Trek’s Wilson Cruz for a beautiful conversation about Facebook pickup lines and the beloved Ricky Vasquez. Plus, Janelle James (Black and Mild) realizes she’s dating a short dude, and Jon...
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Vanessa Bayer at Beyonce’s Baby Shower
This week, SNL alum Vanessa Bayer joins the Queens to discuss a juicy rumor. Plus, Rebecca O'Neal (Netflix’s Easy) dresses like a sexy Ms. Frizzle and Eliza Skinner (TBS’ Drop the Mic) can’t escape bad Q&As. Vanessa Bayer (@vanessabayer) Rebecca O'Neal (@becca_oneal) Eliza Skinner (@elizaskinner)...
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I Don't Practice Santeria
Phoebe gets schooled on Sublime, while Jessica waxes poetic on tiny houses. The Queens are joined by Aya Cash (You're the Worst), who reveals the secret to sustaining a relationship for the long haul. Plus, the comedic stylings of Joyelle Nicole and Clayton English. Featured Performers: Joyelle...
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Tig Notaro Gives the Best Advice
The Queens are joined by the very wise Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) to answer listener questions! This episode covers everything from relationship woes to workplace revenge. Plus, Tig shares the worst advice she ever received. Support our work and get the new 2 Dope Queens t-shirt! Donate $60…
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Marc Maron is Very Needy
Marc Maron (WTF Podcast) joins Jessica and special guest co-host Naomi Ekperigin (Comedy Central's Broad City) to reveal some hard truths about being one of the only men on the set of Netflix's GLOW. Plus, comedy from Michelle Buteau (VH1's Best Week Ever), Sara Schaefer (Late Night with Jimmy...
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Tegan and Sara's Female Condoms
This week, Phoebe and Jessica discover what Tegan and Sara’s mom thinks of safe sex. Plus, Jo Firestone (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) just can’t win with dating older guys and Chris Garcia (Comedy Central) steps into the boxing ring. Featured Performers: Jo Firestone (@kingfirestorm)...
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White Lesbian Urkel
The birthday fun continues as Phoebe and Jessica talk about therapy and butt sex with musical icon JD Samson (Le Tigre). Plus, Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) feels sorry for old-school racists and Matt Koff (The Daily Show) makes time for his sun lamp. Featured Performers: Roy Wood Jr.…
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Black Women are for Grown Ups
It’s Jessica’s Birthday and everyone’s invited! LeVar Burton joins the Queens for a VERY memorable toast. Plus, Nore Davis discusses the horrors of the MTA and Beth Stelling assumes her massage therapist is falling in love with her. You can find LeVar’s Black Women are for Grown Ups shirt at...
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A Ben Carson Roast
Phoebe and guest co-host W. Kamau Bell chat with Hasan Minhaj about what happened behind the scenes at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Hint: If you like making fun of Ben Carson, then you are going to love this episode! Plus, comedy from Natasha Muse and James Adomian. Featured Performers:...
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Never Ghost Abbi Jacobson
The Queens gab with Abbi Jacobson about online dating, summer camp, and the new season of Broad City. Plus, Dina Hashem tries to shop for wine, and Josh Rabinowitz gets awkwaaaaaaard. Featured Performers: Dina Hashem (@dinahashem_) Abbi Jacobson (@abbijacobson) Josh Rabinowitz (@Josh_Rabinowitz)...
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I Trimmed My Pubes for This?
Phoebe and Jessica dissect the pitfalls of fresh bikini lines. They're joined by Mike Birbiglia, who’s back with a hot new look, AKA a blazer. Plus, Maeve Higgins hates swimsuit season, and Gina Brillon just wants to share her Puerto Rican heritage with you, but minus that whole speaking Spanish...
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Sitting Too Close to Queen Latifah
It’s the inaugural episode of season 4 and Jessica is starstruck when she meets her she-ro, Queen Latifah! The hip hop icon is joined by her Girls Trip castmates Regina Hall and Jada Pinkett Smith for some behind the scenes gossip. Plus comedy from Monroe Martin (Above Average) and Julio Torres...
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Get Ready 2 Fall 4 Season 4
2 Dope Queens is back with a brand new season of hot content for your listening pleasure! Phoebe and Jessica are joined by some very special guests including Queen Latifah, Mike Birbiglia, Abbi Jacobson, Julio Torres, Monroe Martin, Jo Firestone, and more! Plus, the Queens delve into complex…
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Ezekiel Bread is for Lovers
Jessica and Phoebe dream up the details of Keri Russell's hot AF sex life. Plus, Caitlin Gill explains why big saus-siege isn't always best, and Danielle Radford isn't Beyonce. Featured Performers: Caitlin Gill (@ROBOTCAITLIN) Danielle Radford (@danielleradford) --- Support our work. Become a 2...
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Shrimp Scampi with Michael B. Jordan
Phoebe shares a juicy rumor about Michael B. Jordan and Jessica will do anything to get to the bottom of it. Plus, special guests Iliza Schlesinger and Jorma Taccone. Featured Performers: Iliza Shlesinger (@iliza) Jorma Taccone (@jormataccone) --- Support our work. Become a 2 Dope Queens member...
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Creed's Greatest Hits
Phoebe and Jessica reflect on the greatest band that ever lived. Plus, Joe List has a forbidden secret that involves hot butter, and Clark Jones steps up his sex playlist game. Featured Performers: Joe List (@JoeListComedy) Clark Jones (@theeclarkjones) --- Support our work. Become a 2 Dope…
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Vagina Dentata
The Queens strategize with Michaela Watkins on how to use teethed vaginas for the greater good. Plus, Phoebe and Ilana Glazer unpack Gillian Jacobs's affinity for famous murders and Jeff Goldblum. Featured Performers: Michaela Watkins (@michaelaWat) Gillian Jacobs (@gillianjacobs) --- Support our...
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Which Nicolas Cage Would You Bone?
Phoebe and Jessica explore Nicolas Cage’s oeuvre (and a whole lot more). Plus, Marcella Arguello dates her first white devil and Brooke Van Poppelen tries to get off in the age of Trump. Featured Performers: Marcella Arguello (@marcellacomedy) Brooke Van Poppelen (@bvpcomedy) --- Support our…
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Who is Jeff Tweedy?
It’s the finale of Season 3 babies! And when Portlandia star Fred Armisen name drops a very white musician, Phoebe and Jessica require some context clues. Plus, 2 Dope Queens crowd favorite Naomi Ekperigin returns to find the afikoman, while Iliza Shlesinger eats some ham over the sink. Featured...
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Mom Jokes with Kevin Bacon
With a name like Kevin Bacon, Phoebe and Jessica just can't help themselves. Tune in for played-out puns, tacky innuendo and more! Plus, Maria Bamford checks out genocide documentaries on Netflix, and Ron Funches goes to Canada to find weed, but discovers so much more. Featured Performers: Maria...
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Sleepover Accidents
Phoebe and Jessica recall the night a slumber party went horribly wrong. They are joined by Connie Britton for an intimate chat about everything from Tami Taylor to haunted houses. Plus, comedy from Gina Yashere and Paige Weldon. Featured Performers: Gina Yashere (@ginayashere) Connie Britton...
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Hot Pickles
High Maintenance co-creator/star Ben Sinclair drops in on the Queens to talk about his stinky past, ayahuasca, and his Blue Man Group audition. Plus, Shalewa Sharpe has to work with a bunch white liberal women, and Robert Dean goes to Benihana. Featured Performers: Shalewa Sharpe (@silkyjumbo)…
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Clam Chowdah
The Queens head to Boston with their best accents and have one of the most important debates of the century. They are joined by dad joke king Jonathan Katz, plus Nick Chambers and Emily Ruskowski. Featured Performers: Nick Chambers (@chamberscomedy) Jonathan Katz (@jonathan_katz) Emily Ruskowski...
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Ass Wednesday
Are you looking for some information about Cape Cod nightlife? We thought so! Tune in for Eugene Mirman’s spicy suggestions. Plus, the comedic stylings of Lamont Price and Bethany Van Delft. Featured Performers: Lamont Price (@lpizzle) Eugene Mirman (@EugeneMirman) Bethany Van Delft...
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White People Love Coyotes
Phoebe and her white friend Alison visit Joshua Tree and get an unexpected visitor. Plus, Jessica offers up some inspiration for the songstress inside all of us. The Queens are joined by Nick Thune, Josh Sharp, and Alex English. Featured Performers: Nick Thune (@nickthune) Josh Sharp...
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2 Derp Queens
In this episode, Phoebe and Jessica explore their alter-egos - and it’s not pretty. They are joined by beloved Compton Clover Gabrielle Union for a couple of games of "Fuck, Marry, Kill" and some real talk about being black women in the industry. Plus, Jim Tews is a totally normal guy with a cat...
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A Sex Toy in Every Port
In the newest episode of 2 Dope Queens, Jessica tries to keep her sexual satisfaction bicoastal - and narrowly avoids a complete disaster! Plus, John Hodgman shocks Phoebe with some serious Sex and the City knowledge, Sonia Denis doesn't trust a shrink with a man bun, and John Roberts learns that...
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Carrie Brownstein's First Date
Portlandia's Carrie Brownstein tells the tale of her first date (and how it turned her gay). Plus, Pete Holmes (Crashing) just can’t seem to lose weight, and Solomon Georgio (Conan)deals with the tough realities of having a white boyfriend (hint: brunch). But wait! Stick around for a very special...
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Tig Notaro’s Skin Regimen
This week, Broad City’s Ilana Glazer fills in for Jessica, and as a special treat, listeners get to find out what is going on inside her colon. They are joined by the fabulous Tig Notaro, who shares tips on how she gets such beautiful, dewy skin. Plus, comedy from Chris Milner and Natalie McGill....
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A Jon Hamm Sandwich
2 Dope Queens is back for a third season! Phoebe and Jessica are kicking it off with a pants-dropping interview with Don Draper himself, Mr. Jon Hamm. Plus, comedian Chris Garcia won’t make fun of his immigrant parents, and find out why Morgan Murphy can’t compete on tinder. Kick back with an...
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A Super Sexy Sneak Peek of Season 3!
2 Dope Queens is back, babies! Season 3 launches everywhere on April 4th. Get a sneak preview of our most exciting season yet. We’ve got stand up! We’ve got stars! We’ve got vibrators! And this is just a taste of what's to come. Featuring Jon Hamm, Tig Notaro, Gabrielle Union and Morgan Murphy....
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I Hated It
Phoebe and Jessica get deep about the power of cinema. They're joined by winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, Bob the Drag Queen. Plus, comedian Anthony DeVito goes on a cruise with Shaggy (yes, that Shaggy). Featured Performers: Bob the Drag Queen (@thatonequeen) Anthony DeVito (@anthonydevito_) ---...
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Barbara Did My Cornrows
Phoebe and Jessica call out Jon Glaser (Jon Glaser Loves Gear) for getting cornrows (he's white). Plus, Kevin Avery (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) tries to look like Han Solo. Featured Performers: Kevin Avery (@kevinavery) Jon Glaser --- Support our work. Become a 2 Dope Queens member today...
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Love Advice with Jessica's Mom <3
Happy Valentine's Day! The 2 Dope Queens are here to solve all your boo boo love problems. They are joined by a very special guest/relationship expert... Jessica's Mom! From communication issues to bodily functions, we get into it, and Phoebe and Jessica take a deep sea dive into Gary Chapman's 5...
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The 2 Dope Queens Go Marching
Trump was inaugurated a little over a week ago, and in the days since, there have already been multiple protests across the country (and around the world). Today, we bring you a special show, recorded the evening after half a million women marched on Washington for women’s rights and equality.…
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Sooo Many White Guys is Back, Babies!
We know you miss 2 Dope Queens - we'll be back with some hot new episodes soon. In the meantime, check out Phoebe's side piece, Sooo Many White Guys! Here's a sneak preview of season 2 featuring guests St. Vincent, Charlamagne Tha God and Lena Dunham: Featured Guests: St. Vincent (@st_vincent)...
About this show
Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams are funny. They’re black. They’re BFFs. And they host a a live comedy show in Brooklyn. Join the 2 Dope Queens, along with their favorite comedians, for stories about sex, romance, race, hair journeys, living in New York, and Billy Joel. Plus a whole bunch of other S**t. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including Radiolab, Snap Judgment, Sooo Many White Guys, On the Media, Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin and many others.© WNYC Studios
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