Black iNQueery

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie unpack what the ways homophobia has casually slid back into the culture with phrases like, "That's Sus", "Pause", and "No Diddy". Meanwhile, actual sus behavior goes unacknowledged. WOTC is Lizzo is talking to Gayle King, and some internet nobody had the audacity to call Dionne Warwick a b*tch!  Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie are back at it with an all word on the curb episode! From Megan Thee Stallion ending her relationship with the PBS logo, to the latest "assassination attempt" against the great pumpkin. This episode unpacks all of the highlights from the month of April! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss how economic challenges impact relationships and community, and spill the tea on what support looks like on the receiving end, and on the giving end. WOTC is Darren Fleet has some internalized homophobia to work through. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week Raymond is out being a star! So your hosts Randy Nygel and BoDaBaddie unpack and rewind season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race, just in time for the finale! WOTC is Katy Perry is catching SA allegations from multiple women. TW: SA - This episode contains conversation regarding consent and SA during the WOTC segment. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the impact A.I. and Data Centers have on society and the environment. WOTC is Jaden Ivey chose homophobia over millions, Lizzo overshares about her virginity, and Offset got shot and owes a lot of people some money. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and special guest Xay Dé Fisher are chopping it up about all things porn! From what they watch, to the impact porn has on society and expectations. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts, Randy Nygel,  Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie call out stubborn bi-phobia that still exists, and yet is rarely acknowledged. From personal experiences with bi-phobia, to saying the quiet parts aloud, this episode does a lot of unpacking.  Word on the curb is Florida is causing direct harm to people living with HIV, ICE is cosplaying as TSA, and Mama Tina's gumbo is... well... hmm.Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss their highlights from the 2026 Oscars. From performances, to awkward moments, and of course, a full unpacking of what everyone decided to wear! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie get a little messy, and perhaps a little shady, when discussing celebrities and their influence. Listen along as they unpack the responsibility that comes along with fame, and share where they each personally draw the line. WOTC: K. Michelle has linked up with Jack Daniels, and someone took shots at Rihanna's home. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the many atrocities happening across the country and how they’re showing up for themselves and one another through it all. This episode reflects on the difficult truths the U.S. asks us to hold, and their impact across communities. Word On The Curb: Beyoncé is coming!!! Randy takes the crew on a journey into the deep valley of one of the many chaotic Facebook groups he’s in. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie dive back into their podcast bag and share updates from their hiatus. Not them finally answering all those, “where y’all been?” questions! TW: SA + ED This episode features discussions regarding Tyra Banks and the documentary focusing on ‘America’s Next Top Model’. Conversations regarding SA ED mentioned during this topic. This episode was recorded on 2/23/26Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie unpack trending stories from August and take a detour into the most unhinged church kid side tangent. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the complex nature of childhood fame. Listen along as they unpack parenting styles, financial burdens, and the exploitative nature of the industry that parents support their children in. WOTC is Halle Berry's ex has too much audacity, and Sean Kingston is sentenced to prison time. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss quitting! Listen along for more information, wink wink! Word on the curb is Cardi B is out here giving everything but body positivity, and Texas Democrats are on the run! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie dive into their messy bags. Listen along as they unpack trending headlines from this chaotic month! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie are breaking the format to bring you a variety episode. Listen along as they answer Reddit questions, discuss the origins of popular Black phrases, and spill dating tea! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your favorite messy trio, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie, tackle the meteoric rise and slightly unhinged descent of Nicki Minaj. From dominating the charts in the mid-2000s to beefing with anyone who owns a mic (and a Twitter account), the Queen of Rap has done it all (besides winning a Grammy). In this episode, the BNQ crew tries their best to make sense of the chaos and sketch out a redemption arc for Mrs. Petty... if the Barbs don’t cancel them first.Word on the Curb is that Megan Thee Stallion is facing allegations and has been summoned back into court. Oh, and Love Island USA has finally ended! Meaning America can rest (until next season).Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie dig into all of the mess from June. From Tyler Perry's lawsuit, to Diddy's verdict and even Nelly refusing to step up and a change damn diaper. This episode is strictly Word on the Curb! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

In this episode, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the pioneering Black women in investigative and journalistic television. Listen along as they highlight their faves and acknowledge the many ways the landscape has shifted. From talk shows to news stations and even podcasts, the impact and talent of Black women in journalism are undeniable. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

Transmisia: a term that captures the prejudice, hatred, and systemic discrimination faced by transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people. Transmisia goes beyond the narrow definition of "transphobia." In this second installment of Transparency: A Conversation Amongst Family, your host Randy Nygel and BoDaBaddie are joined once again by their brilliant and beloved sister Xay Dé Fisher.Building on the foundation laid in Part 1, this episode dives deeper into the ways transmisia is deeply embedded in Western society, and how it uniquely manifests within Black queer spaces. Together, they examine the behaviors, beliefs, and cultural norms that perpetuate harm and invisibility, even within their own communities.This is a conversation rooted in care, truth, and the hope that through understanding, we can begin to unlearn what never served us.Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss their experiences with dating apps- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Word on the Curb is that homophobic artists are performing at Pride, and NeNe Leakes subjected T.S. Madison to transphobia. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie share updates and new developments in their personal lives and discuss the many labels and terms for queer sexual preferences. Listen along as they break down new terms and definitions and speak on their own sexual preferences. This week, the word on the curb is Patti LuPone put her mouth on the wrong Broadway queens, and JoJo Siwa is queer, not lesbian. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Raymond Wise, Randy Nygel, and BoDaBaddie cover the headlines that caught their attention this month. From Cynthia Erivo playing Jesus to Diddy's lawyer quitting, it's been a chaotic Black History Month. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Raymond Wise, Randy Nygel, & BoDaBaddie are celebrating trailblazers who not only shaped their fields but also boldly existed at the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ identity—whether they lived out loud or between the lines of history. Word on the curb is that the price of eggs could drop, and the Kennedy Center's new chair member has brought direct consequences. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie revisit conversations from some of their most popular episodes and take questions from listeners. Word on the Curb is Kendrick Lamar gave us a Super Bowl halftime show that was Blackity Black Black! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie recap music's biggest night, the Grammys! From the fashions, to the winners and the performances- listen to their unfiltered thoughts. *Bo wanted to add that Rumi is on Cowboy Carter, not Sir, and Doechii is the third woman to win best rap album, but the first to win best rap album for a mixtape. Happy Black History Month! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie recap all of the major headlines from the month of January. From Trump's never ending list of executive orders, to Don Julio's collaboration with Popeye's Fried Chicken. PS - Happy 50th Episode! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, the hosts of Black iNQueery deserved a mental health break. Enjoy this evergreen episode about conspiracy theories recorded at an earlier date! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie are joined by special guest Xay Dé Fisher, and dive into the lived experiences of Black trans people in the United States. Listen along as they shed light on the intersection of race and gender identity. From facing systemic violence and discrimination to celebrating the resilience and beauty of Black trans lives, they center the conversation on the rich and complex experiences Black trans individuals navigate daily, as well as what we as a community can do to go from ally to accomplice.Word on the curb is 24-year-old Jaia Cruz is facing criminal charges for the stabbing of a 36-year-old USPS worker after a confrontation at a Deli. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss one of the anchor's of gay culture, cruising! You know, when you see someone out at the park, at the beach, or a dimly lit bar. They give you a nod, you nod back... and well- you can guess the rest. Word on the Curb is Muni Long attacks the music industry and Nicki Minaj attacks her assistant. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This was recorded just before Christmas, enjoy! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

It's 2025 and your hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie are BACK and discussing their intentions and thoughts on the upcoming year in general. Listen as they reflect, plan, and go off on the occasional tangent about various achieved (and sometimes failed) goals! Word on the Curb is Beyoncé Bowl is everything we needed, and Blake Lively is taking her co-start to court! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Raymond Wise, Randy Nygel, and BoDaBaddie cover some of the stories that caught their eye in December, from the Queer Eye drama in the background to Blue Ivy's red carpet fashion. This episode is a ki! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie, unpack the meaningful poem "Harlem", also known as "A Dream Deferred." Listen along as they share how their dreams have shifted and discuss the dreams they're still holding space for. This week's word on the curb is that CEO assassin Luigi Mangione has caused a cultural shift, and Jay-Z responds terribly to new lawsuit allegations that indicate him in the Diddy's crimes. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the many feelings that come with Thanksgiving. Word on the street is that Disney has the girls in a tizzy over their recent casting decision (again), and TD Jakes had a health event. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the biggest stories from November. From Mike Tyson's fight to Denzel Washington's retirement! Listen along and have a ki! Matter: Any substance that has mass and takes up space by having volume.Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

Between the Trump presidency and ignorant online discourse, we're tired. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

Self. Care. That's it, that's all. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts, Raymond Wise, BoDaBaddie, and Randy Nygel are dipping into their candy bag of fears to break down the things that fright them to tears. Listen along as they cackle and shade one another about the things their afraid of, and the very real threats they face in the US simply because of their identities. Word on the curb is Trump is hosting racist comedy shows, Azealia Banks is in a spiral over Lil Nas X, and WHAT TF IS THAT DWYANE WADE STATUE SUPPOSED TO BE??????????Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss the trending headlines from October! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie play a fun and chaotic game in which they are instructed to rank their favorites from 1 to 5. Listen along as Black iNQueery ranks their favorites in categories such as Favorite Actor, Favorite Song, Sexiest Man Alive, and more! The game was not very demure, and debates were held, therefore there is no word on the curb this week!Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week, your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss all things movie: their favorite tropes, their favorite films, and the ones they can't stand. Listen along and drop us a line on social media to share some of your favorites! This week's word on the curb is Kelsey (who? exactly!) is modeling Nicki Minaj's shoes... why? Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss interracial dating. Listen along as they share their experience with dating across different cultures, and highlight the joys and woes of those relationships. This week's WOTC is Janet Jackson and her chaotic comments about Kamala Harris, and nobody is laughing at the Sh*ts & Gigs hosts this week after their comments on Black women. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss ableism and how we can all do a little bit more to make our communities more accessible for all. This week's word on the curb is F*** Bad Boy and Diddy! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie discuss their thoughts and views on marriage and divorce. Listen along as they share the impact of divorce on their personal lives and relationships!Word on the curb is NLE Choppa has the gworls in a tizzy and Kendrick Lamar has Louisinana up in arms. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week we're back with a Word on the Curb episode to wrap up August! Listen along as your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie review each day of the DNC, discuss Alicia Keys turning down nine million dollars, and the phenomenon known as "Summer D*ck"! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Raymond Wise, Randy Nygel, and BoDaBaddie share their struggles with comparing themselves to others and the victories that come with healthy competition. Listen along as they reflect on a society that makes almost everything a competition, and learn what tools are helpful to them when the competition gets a little too real. This week's word on the curb is Sexyy Red's lip gloss line is not very demure. Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

Hope you're not hungry! This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie dish out their hot food takes and discuss the cultural significance of "saving recipes". Grab a snack and listen along as they share their fondest foodie memories, and create the perfect menu for their ultimate dinner party!Word on the Curb is we do not play about Jordan Chiles! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week your hosts Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDabBaddie discuss the movement to erase DEI initiatives and programs nationwide. Listen along as they share experiences of what happens when there is no space for DEI, and discuss how to move forward without the tools and resources that DEI provides. Word on the curb is that the Olympic games shined a spotlight on gender, and one athlete's heavy... medal *wink*. Meanwhile, VP Kamala Harris decides to Walz it out with a former teacher and veteran from Minnesota! Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram 

This week is a jam-packed Word on the Curb episode! Tune in to hear hosts, Randy Nygel, Raymond Wise, and BoDaBaddie share their unfiltered thoughts and reactions to some of the top headlines in July. They cover everything from Kim Burrell to Kamala Harris to the Olympics in Paris, it's all here baby! Oui oui indeed!Send us Fan MailSubscribe to our Patreon! Follow Black iNQueery on Instagram