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The Transition Period

by G. O'Shea Fuqua

The Transition Period is a podcast experience that speaks on aspects of pop culture, society, politics, mental health, and more from the black, trans, queer point-of-view. Join the Period hosted by G. O'shea (she/they). (@thesheafuqua), a 25-year-old unapologetic black, queer, trans woman and full-time clown, whose commentary is always nuanced, upfront, unapologetic, humorous, honest, and black, queer, and trans as f*ck! Tune in for this period experience of clownery, foolery, and fuckery! Life is only a Transition Period! 🔴 Personal IG/Twitter: @thesheafuqua LinkTree: http://linktr.ee/thesheafuqua Instagram: @transitionperiodpod Twitter: @transperiodpod Drag Instagram: @theonlyafreakkka Disclaimer: The things that come out of my mouth are said with satirical and comical intent. My purpose is to make you all laugh as well as feel radical transformation and/or have thought-provoking inner discussions. The comments and thoughts s

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Episodes

  1. Return Of The Doll

    Welcome BLACK to The Transition Period (after a very long break)! In this episode, we discuss what Shea has been up to, quitting theatre, and finding love! Oh, and boobs. Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine: http://ceasefiretoday.com http://arab.org - Help the...

  2. The Recital Period

    Welcome to a very special episode of The Transition Period! In this episode, I provide personal commentary on my senior recital, read my personal anecdotes for each piece and why they were selected, and discuss all things that made this recital what it is. Link to personal anecdotes:...

  3. The Shot Heard Around The World

    DISCLAIMER: While there are entertaining and light-hearted joking tones surrounding this show and this episode in particular, We at The Transition Period do not support, celebrate, or endorse gun violence of any kind, no matter the victim of the senseless attack. This episode, we are discussing…

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  4. Diary Of A Mad Black Trans Woman

    Welcome BLACK to The Transition Period! On this episode, we discuss the plight of being a "clocky", bricky doll, getting fired (hey, hey!), and the downfall of abusers. It's a doozy, miss thing! #KeepYourHeadToTheSky 🔴 Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine:...

  5. Call Me O'Shea

    Happy 2025! On this special episode of The Transition Period....well, just listen. #KeepYourHeadToTheSky 🔴 ------------------------------ OUTRO SONG: TracksAllDay on Youtube PERIODT soundbite Credit - The iconic IAMPEREZ Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine:...

  6. i am so exhausted.

    take care of yourselves. please. - suicide & crisis lifeline - call of text 988 crisis text line - text COALITION to 741-741 mental health resources - https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/ black women therapy - http://www.therapyforblackgirl.com Support the show...

  7. He/She/They Has Risen!

    HELLO! Welcome back to the Transition Period! This episode is a mess, but as always, it's good to be back on the mic. In this period, discuss the "Unbigging your back", Trans Day of Visibility and the woke trans "war" on Easter, DEI Dumbasses, and so much more. Maybe even a personal...

  8. BFA From HELL!

    HELLO! Welcome back to the Transition Period! This episode is a LOT. We discuss the Renaissance World Tour, Tyler Perry, Dragula, and something I have been dying to talk about for YEARS. Strap in, grab a snack, and get ready. This episode is a doozie. #KeepYourHeadToTheSky 🔴 TRIGGER WARNING: In...

  9. Pride Was Prejudice

    Happy (Post) Pride Month from The Transition Period! In this episode Gary discusses what pride means to them, Homophobia, Interracial Relationships discourse, Bob the Drag Queen's downfall, coming out, and more! 🔴 Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine:...

  10. The Sam Smith Defense Squad!

    Happy Black Month from The Transition Period! In this episode, Beyonce, Renaissance, Beyonce, Sam Smith and the fatphobic debacle, More Beyonce, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15, and the "fandom", The Last of Us, and much more! 🔴 Support the show #FREEPALESTINE #CEASEFIRENOW - How to Help Palestine:...

  11. They’re QUEER!

    Welcome Back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary celebrates their return to the podcast game and they discuss where they’ve been for the last few months, their trip to Chicago, Wicked, and Customer Service f*ck sh*t. It’s good to be back on the period. 🔴 Student Loan Forgiveness…

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  12. Dear Kendrick, Put The Diary Down NOW!

    Welcome Back to The Transition Period! In this episode, we take a deep dive into Broadway, The Tony Nominees, Pattie Lupone mask smackdown, Jesse Williams' nude leak, The Death of the Horrid, Late Kevin Samuels, The Story of Vicky and Casey White, and Kendrick Lamar Auntie's Diary......yeah, it's…

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  13. The Slap Heard Around The World

    In this VERY special episode, we discuss the Will Smith vs. Chris Brown Oscars SMACKDOWN and all of the annoying anti-black, misogynistic bullsh*t that came after. #ProtectBlackWomen If you'd like to make a donation: Cashapp - $GaryFuqua Venmo - @thegaryfuqua FREE Sexual Health Resources:...

  14. the episode without a name.

    (CW: mention of s*icide, fatphobia, transphobia, addiction, and severe depression) I didn't know what to label this episode. This is probably one of the bravest things I have ever done. I hope this can help someone, somewhere. If you'd like to make a donation: Cashapp - $GaryFuqua Venmo -...

  15. Hey 2021, CDC Your Ass Outta Here!

    Welcome to the One Year Anniversary of The Transition Period! In this special episode, we bring in 2022 on a high note! I reintroduce myself for the new year, discuss the highs and lows of 2021, look back at the very first episode of The Transition Period and see if my New Years Resolutions...

  16. The Lion, The Witch, and The Swollen Testicles

    Welcome back to of The Transition Period! In this episode, we switch up the format to introduce The Pop Culture Corner! In this inaugural episode, we discuss the 2021 VMA's, dive into the Met Gala....looks?, get into Nicki Minaj and the Swollen Testicle debacle, introduce ourselves to Nikita…

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  17. Da Baby's Timeout Corner

    Welcome back to Season Two of The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary gets into The Lil Nas X phenomenon reads Da Baby for FILTH for his recent HIV/AIDS ignorance, and reveals the true tea as to where they've been the past 4 1/2 months Tickets to The Last 5 Years! (...

  18. The Anti-Heterosexual Rights Movement

    Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary gets into the Royal Family Debacle, reads the f*ck outta Lil Mama and her dumb ass movement, discusses the Kirk Franklin, discusses The tired ass Grammy's, discusses and mourns the Atlanta Anti-Asian hate crimes, and much more! PLUS…

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  19. My Pronouns Are Potato/Head

    Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary gets into the 6ix9ine vs Lil Nas X TikTok Debacle, reads the f*ck outta this Governor Abbott, discusses the racist/transphobic inconsistencies of "Cancel Culture" with the @Arielleismynam3 situation, discusses the James Charles...

  20. Too Much Gorilla Grip!

    Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary celebrates an Instagram milestone, reads the f*ck outta this Southern Ice/Snow Storm, sends condolences to Thee Rolling Ray, discusses the Sh*rry P*e interview, speaks on the #FindSai Twitter Debacle, clocks the tea on Tessica Brown --...

  21. The Jojo Siwa Stan Club

    TW: S*xual Harassment/Coercion -- SKIP - 26:44 - 44:51 Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary congratulates Jojo Siwa on her official coming out, discusses the Lady Gaga oreo and the Lil Uzi Vert/Steven Universe Crossover, and discusses a very personal story. Social Media...

  22. Ms. Bank's Special Stew

    Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary jams 100 things in this episode, celebrates Tr*mp's final departure, discusses the Azealia Banks cat debacle and her severe fatphobic comments, “welcomes” Jojo Siwa to the community, clocks the tea on Drag Race, spits a quick verse for...

  23. Watch Whiteness Work

    Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary expresses their gratitude for YOU, the listeners, clocks the tea on The Weeknd's new mug, discusses the surprise rumor on Jeffree "the slave owner" Star and Kanye "the tap dancer" West, clocks the tea on Drag Race, and discusses what…

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  24. Ma Rainey's Black Vers Bottom

    Welcome back to The Transition Period! In this episode, Gary explains the infamous and "scary" promo and cover art for TTP, spills their thoughts on the cast of Season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and reads Mitch "the scrotum" McConnell about these Stimulus Checks and,...

  25. Happy New Queer, I guess!

    Welcome to the first installment of The Transition Period! In this very first episode, Gary introduces themselves, discusses how sh*tty 2020 was, explores their new year's resolutions, and you find out how this black and queer ass podcast came to be! Social Media Links! Instagram:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Transition Period is a podcast experience that speaks on aspects of pop culture, society, politics, mental health, and more from the black, trans, queer point-of-view. Join the Period hosted by G. O'shea (she/they). (@thesheafuqua), a 25-year-old unapologetic black, queer, trans woman and full-time clown, whose commentary is always nuanced, upfront, unapologetic, humorous, honest, and black, queer, and trans as f*ck!

Tune in for this period experience of clownery, foolery, and fuckery! Life is only a Transition Period! 🔴

Personal IG/Twitter: @thesheafuqua

LinkTree: http://linktr.ee/thesheafuqua Instagram: @transitionperiodpod Twitter: @transperiodpod Drag Instagram: @theonlyafreakkka

Disclaimer: The things that come out of my mouth are said with satirical and comical intent. My purpose is to make you all laugh as well as feel radical transformation and/or have thought-provoking inner discussions. The comments and thoughts s

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G. O'Shea Fuqua

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The Transition Period is a podcast experience that speaks on aspects of pop culture, society, politics, mental health, and more from the black, trans, queer point-of-view. Join the Period hosted by G. O'shea (she/they). (@thesheafuqua), a 25-year-old unapologetic black, queer, trans woman and...

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