Kicking Off Season 2: From the Closet and Beyond

In the premiere episode of season two, hosts Sharon and Désirée reflect on their experiences since season one, including significant life transitions such as new jobs and relationships, as well as divorce. They share humorous anecdotes and deep conversations about Valentine's Day, reconnecting with old friends, and embarking on a travel adventure to Savannah for St. Patrick's Day. The episode also covers Désirée's standout improv performance, a luxurious cruise trip with her friend Chris, and Sharon's exciting discovery of a new fashion sense. The hosts set the stage for an exciting season filled with personal growth, laughter, and engaging topics.

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00:00 Welcome to Season Two!

00:10 Transitioning and New Beginnings

01:02 Catching Up After the Break

02:43 Valentine's Day and Colonoscopy Adventures

05:45 Fun February Activities

12:55 Reconnecting with Old Friends

15:19 Road Trip to Savannah for St. Patrick's Day

25:56 Exploring Improv Classes

27:08 Savannah Adventures and St. Patrick's Day

33:18 Cruise Chronicles with Chris

44:38 Sharon's New Wardrobe Journey

49:17 Conclusion and Farewell

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Sharon and Désirée, two queer women of color living in Atlanta, Georgia, introduce their podcast, “The Other What.” They started the Other What podcast to share their stories and explore race, queerness, and growing up in the South. They discuss their friendship and how they bonded over their experiences growing up.Find us on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theotherwhat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media:

• ⁠The Other What on Instagram⁠

• ⁠The Other What on Facebook⁠

• ⁠⁠The Other What on YouTube⁠⁠

WE HAVE MERCH! Visit our website to see what we’ve got, and support our podcast!

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Sharon and Désirée reminisce about where they hung out in the 2000s: lesbian bars, gay bars, lesbian parties/pop ups.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• "Nowhere to Party - The Decimation of Queer Spaces for Black Lesbians" - LGBQ Nation
• "Moby Dyke"
• Cruising: A queer documentary podcast
• DJ Vicki Powell on queer nightlife, a changing Atlanta, and the art of throwing a party
• ZAMI NOBLA - National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging
• "21 Lesbian Bars Remain in America" - PBS Newshour
• DJ India
• DJ Mim
• A2Z
• Ladies At Play
• Atlanta Lesbian Bar Bombing in 1997
• Atlanta Lesbian Bar Bombing in 1997
• The Sports Bra
• Atlanta Black Pride Weekend

Sharon and Désirée, two queer women of color living in Atlanta, Georgia, introduce their podcast, “The Other What.” They started the Other What podcast to share their stories and explore race, queerness, and growing up in the South. They discuss their friendship and how they bonded over their experiences growing up.Find us on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theotherwhat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media:

• The Other What on Instagram

• The Other What on Facebook

• ⁠The Other What on YouTube⁠

WE HAVE MERCH! Visit our website to see what we’ve got, and support our podcast!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.