Queer & Relevant

HAPPY PRIDE, QUEERS!!This episode is too much, we discuss the ALLEGED Diddy leak, the continuation of DC Pride, Elite Gays, Summer House explosives reunion and much more. We also talk about Interracial Dating, what that looks like for us as gay Black men and the pressures that come with dating outside of your race.Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

This episode was too funny, lol. We chatted about the Michael Jackson biopic, Beyoncé's return to the Met Gala, DC Pride and are finally able to say the quiet part out loud about hooking up and the things that annoys the most. Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

Today we are celebrating Marcel's birthday with a brand new episode, so, what are you waiting for?Press play, enjoy and let's send our podcast host Marcel all the birthday wishes in the world ♥️ Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

This week we discussed the most talked about show, Heated Rivalry and Ron talks about feeling like he’s going through a “mid-midlife crisis." Marcel coins the term “Universe Creation Wall,” and shares a book that he’s been reading that is changing him FOR GOOD, no Elphaba!Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

Hey everyone! This week we discussed Ron's return, the remainder of his contract and what is next for us in the Year of the Horse! We are hoping to hit the ground running, continuing to be positive and looking forward to what this will bring for us.We also want to wish Marcel's mom, Mama Donna, a very Happy Birthday! We are clinking our glasses to an amazing and deserving woman! Enjoy your cruise and have a great time.Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

This week we got together to update each other and realized that we're both experiencing the same ship shenanigans! There's never a dull moment working on board, that's for sure!Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

WOW!Can you believe that Queer & Relevant has been around for FIVE YEARS?! (Ron said 6, but it has only been 5, lol) and we thank you all so much for the continued support and for staying with us all this time.Today we talked about the 2025 year, expectations for 2026, gave an update on our ships and spilled a little (or a lot of) tea in the process. We recorded this episode TODAY, January 4th, 2026 and have put a rush order on it to make sure we got it to you same day as well!!As always, we send you love, happiness and want to wish you all a Happy New Year.Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

Join us as we celebrate our co-host Ron's BIRTHDAY and countdown some of our favorite LGBTQIA plus movies.3...2...1...ACTION!Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

The girls are back, AGAIN! We love this podcast and we love and appreciate our listeners. We are BACK and QUEERER than ever before.Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

We're back and we couldn't let Pride slip by without you hearing our voices. Thank you for your continued support to our podcast. We love y'all!In honor of Pride Month, we have attached a list of resources for any LGBTQIA+ individuals that need assistance. The national LGBTQ youth hotline will be going away, but you can still contact The Trevor Project's trained crisis counselors directly using the following methods:Phone: Call 1-866-488-7386.Chat: Visit TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help to get help online.Text: Text START to 678678.Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

Q&R is back with another great episode for you, we've even got our podcast host Marcel back on the mic, recalling the election night of a lifetime, giving updates on ship life, Wicked and more! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant @littleone_cell @iamrondmc

Hi everyone!!! Ron here with a quick episode reporting LIVE from my new ship where I talk about what I've been up to, Marcel's adventures and also spill a little bit of tea in the process. As always, thank you for listening, and I hope to get Marcel on here as soon as possible <3 https://vote.gov Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant @littleone_cell @iamrondmc

A lot has happened since you last heard from us, and we waste no time getting right to it. This week we discuss our hosts birthdays, Kamala and the DNC, Beyoncé's new whisky line, viral sensation Jools Lebron and much more!! As always, our good Judy and Heather, Tyrell will be joining us as "rotating host" while Marcel is sailing the world, so be prepared for just as many laughs and opinions, and stay tuned for check-ins from Marcel about sea life. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc @thairail Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant @littleone_cell @iamrondmc

After SEVEN (7) looonnggg months, we are back with another episode and another great season for you all! We FINALLY spill the tea about our RENAISSANCE experiences, Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show, Beyoncé's new songs and album, Nicki and Meg's beef and Monique's estranged relationship with her son. Our main topic is about love which seemed so fitting, as we were together for Valentine's Day. (This episode was recorded on February 18, 2024, while Ron was on vacation visiting Marcel on his Royal Caribbean ship, Explorer of the Seas. We are still working on getting our Theme Song from the broken laptop, so please bear with us!) ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant @littleone_cell @iamrondmc

Welcome to the RENAISSANCE! This week we talk getting ready for Beyoncé's World Tour, and announce the official start of Friend Zone to the show as well, with our regular guest, Tyrell! (Aloha United Way link provide for the Maui Relief Fund.) https://www.auw.org/ ⁠Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc @thairail Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant @littleone_cell @iamrondmc

Hey y'all, we're back with another great episode, and this time we called our good Judy, Tyrell, to weigh in on some of this weeks topics. We talk Lizzo, Jamie Foxx, the infamous Alabama Riverboat Brawl, and more! This week we also take a small look into the world of crystals and their preoperties. (Aloha United Way link provide for the Maui Relief Fund.) ⁠https://www.auw.org/ Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc @thairail Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

We tried to keep this week short, y'all, lol! On today's episode we talk Miss Tina's divorce, Cardi b throwing her mic and more. Then, we go a bit after dark talking our porn searches! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

We thought we would be gone longer than this, but we made it happen! This week we discuss All Stars 8 Grand Finale, the Barbie movie, SAG/AFTRA Strike and more. We also talk the latest TikTok craze of NPC's and the viral sensation that is PinkyDoll. Follow us on instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

Back, back, back again. We had an emergency meeting because the tea has been HOT! We get into everything from the Supreme Court to Usher concert shenanigans. Disclaimer: We've had some technical issues recently and were not able to upload our theme song to this episode. We hope to rectify the situation soon. Follow us on instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

We're back! You know we couldn't let this month go by and NOT do a Pride episode, it's only right! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

Hey everyone, we're back with another episode and HAPPY PRIDE!! This week we talk the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, Target (NOT) being an ally, & MORE! We've all had some pretty toxic jobs out there, but we still need a coin! We got some stories about working in places that were so damn messy! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

Now if it's one thing we gon' do, it's appear out of nowhere with a new episode! This week we discuss the latest craze with A.I. and where technology is headed. Thank you all for sticking with us and supporting us. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

OH WOW, what a show we have for you today! It's coming a bit late, but we were working on some visuals soon for the podcast and recorded and edited the show ALL today! WHEW. We discuss a new segment Marcel thought of and this week we have TONS of tea from Angela Bassett did the thang to Bravo TV's shocking #Scandavol. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week we discuss if cancel culture is a thing. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

We know this episode was a little late, we ran into editing challenges, but we did it, Joe. This week we talk about Black culture, gatekeeping, the Grammy's, Queen Bey and even brought back Queerstory! As always, it definitely was an animated conversation to say the least, lol. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

We're back again with another episode for y'all! This week is about queer representation in the media and the new MTV show Friends of Weho. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

We finally made it to another year, y'all, and we are oh so thankful for each of you. Now, we know this episode is a tad late for the New Year, but we have some wonderful news to share that just couldn't go unheard! Our wish going into the New Year is to lead with a bit more compassion, kindness and love, and we wish great things for each and every one of you. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

Merry Christmas, everyone! This is the FIRST episode since Marcel got back home, and of course we had to talk about all things Christmas and holiday related, and catch up on all the happenings between the two of us. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!! I wanted to record a special episode because I was inspired watching a documentary on the intersection of queerness and horror films. It's somewhat of an informative episode diving into the lives of some prolific authors and filmmakers and the famous monsters and ghouls we all know and love. Be safe out there trick-or-treating and don't eat too much candy! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

We are back, back, back again and more wild than ever! Marcel fills us in on his cursing adventures and I discuss the do's and don'ts of a perfect hookup! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week I discuss the drama surrounding Halle Bailey in The Little Mermaid and Hollywoods Whitewashing. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

HEY Y'ALL. WE ARE FINALLY BACK! It has been a long while since a new episode and thank you all for sticking with us. So much has happened, but nothing is more important than Beyoncé dropping her 7th solo studio album, RENAISSANCE, and the way it is making the Hive just buzz with happiness. This is my review of the album, the Beyoncé Effect and how influential she has become since her debut. The Queen of Music is BACK! (P.S. Shoutout to my roommate for giving me the name RONAISSANCE, its a bit epic.) Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week is about how to move forward from situations that didn't work out, and QUEEN BEYONCÉ'S return!!! The #RENAISSANCE is here. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week we discuss roommates, and honestly, there might be a part 2, because I was kinda light, there's more tea than this! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week, I discuss my 10 wildest hookup stories, (omg, how embarazzing,) and we get and update from Marcel as well. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This is a SOLO episode with Ron, as Marcel is currently out on his Royal Caribbean contract and killing it! Of course we talk all things Oscar's, catch up and spill some hot tea and even have a special Mental Check-In that Marcel sent in for the show. Thank you for waiting for us, and Q&R is definitely back. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

Well, people we are back from a break so long I hope we never take it again, lol. We recorded this episode on 2/25/22, but so many things happened we didn't release it, and we are so sorry about that!! This is the last episode with the 2 of us together before Marcel leaves for his contract! This episode was about trying new things, having new experiences and the feelings associated with change. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week we discuss being a bit too soft for some, too masc for many and everything in between. Like, what do y'all want from us?! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This weeks episode was recorded on 2/2/22, so it was only right to talk about manifestation, and what speaking your goals and dreams into existence can do when you believe, and there are some big promises made!!! You heard it here, first. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week we discuss our dating life or lack thereof, and just take a listen at how it's goin'!!! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week we discuss the topic that's got everyone on their knees, lol!!! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

WELCOME TO 2022 AND A NEW SEASON OF Q&R!!! This week we review the highly anticipated new season of Euphoria (SPOILER ALERT,) and we discuss our own high school experiences, which were VASTLY different from that of Euphoria Land. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

OMG, y'all! WE DID IT! We are officially done with the year 2021, and while it was a shit show, there still were some aspects of this year that we didn't take for granted, were thankful for, and some we wished we could take back. Thank you to everyone who has listened to us and supported our show, and we will continue to make sure that we can provide you all with laughs, tea, and a bit of shade! May your end of year be as joyous as possible, and let's get ready to kick 2022s ass! Rest In Peace Betty White!! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

We're baaaccckkkkk! Its been a long two weeks but LIFE. We love you guys for listening and always being supportive. We're spilling nothing but tea  this week. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week we say "F*** that job!!!" We spill hot tea and play more of our friendship game. Join us and call your best Judy and get your questions started too. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

What do Queer and Relevant, and Adele have in common?! They're BOTH bringing in 30!!! Adele is coming with her album and we're coming with our 30th episode. Tune in while we spill the weekly tea and play a little friendship game. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

We're baaaaccckkkk! It's been a long two weeks but the girls are back with another fun episode. This week the tea spills and we get into what heaux life really means. Take a listen on the wild side! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week we discuss the Met Gala, the VMAs, Beyoncé’s manager, Blue Ivy making history, and suggest that the Head Barb In Charge PLEASE put her phone down!!! Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week, we discuss all kinds of ships- relationships, friendships, situationships. Everything from how to navigate longstanding friendships, and when to accept the end to a relationships.  National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-622-HELP (4357) Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant

This week we talk about what no one else wants to: being an adult! It ain’t easy, but someone’s gotta do it!!! Hell, well at least TRY. Follow us on Instagram: @queerandrelevant @marcellamarmusic @iamrondmc Follow us on Twitter: @queerrelevant