Queer Times
Produced by the Provincetown Recoding Studio, Queer Times is the unapologetic, high-energy queer news podcast you didn’t know you needed. Hosted by comedy legend Kristen Becker and razor-sharp commentator Harrison Fish, this Provincetown-based show delivers a weekly breakdown of the latest in LGBTQ+ politics, pop culture, women’s sports, and whatever else we want—served with a side of chaos.
From breaking news that impacts queer lives to deep dives into the absurdity of today’s culture wars, Queer Times isn’t here to play nice—we’re here to wake up, sheeple! Whether you’re looking for biting analysis, unfiltered rants, or just a reason to scream into the void, we’ve got you covered.
Buckle up, because this isn’t your grandma’s news hour—these are Queer Times!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2025
Betty...Who?, Cardi B, and the 'Weekend at Donnie's'
Kristen and Harrison celebrate Queer Times’ 20th episode with Kristen's birthday beach bonfires and a dive into this week’s queer and political headlines. They unpack the controversy around Betty Who…
Slutty Mosquitos, Crosswalks, & Billionaires, OH MY!
In this episode of Queer Times, Kristen and Harrison unpack a whirlwind week in Provincetown and beyond. From the joy and chaos of Carnival—complete with slutty mosquitoes and float judging—to Paige …
From Gavin’s Troll Tweets to Lady G’s Closet
From Sarah McBride’s no-nonsense politics to Gavin Newsom’s Trump-style troll tweets, Kristen and Harrison dive into the week’s headlines. Along the way: Lady G rumors, Carrie Coon being the most fab…
The Gerrymander Game
This week, Kristen and Harrison unpack the political power play of the moment: Texas’ mid-decade redistricting—and the blatant gerrymandering that comes with it. From the history of the term to the m…
We Need to Talk About Epstein
Harrison and Kristen take a deep dive into the cultural obsession with Jeffrey Epstein, asking what the public really wants from “the list,” what justice even looks like in a media-driven world, and …
Reclaiming the Flag with Ellie the Elephant (and Cartman)
This week, Kristen and Harrison celebrate the power of queer joy and resistance, Provincetown-style. From dunk tank fundraisers at Girl Splash and Summer of Sass to the electric culture of women’s ba…
Bears, Colbert, and the WNBA
Provincetown’s Bear Week winds down, but Kristen and Harrison are just getting started. They unpack everything from the shifting body politics of queer spaces (and yes, a little bit of dark room etiq…
Young, Loud, and Running for Office
In this week’s episode of Queer Times, Harrison and Kristen dive deep into the historic win of Zoran Mamdani in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary and what it reveals about the shifting tides of Amer…
Ptown Fights Back | Texas Floods | Alligator Alcatraz
In this unflinching episode of Queer Times, Harrison and Kristen return to the mic after a chaotic few weeks to unpack the state of a country in crisis. From hate crimes during Provincetown’s Circuit…
Our Coming Out Stories
It’s the end of Pride month, and we’re getting personal.
In this episode, Kristen and Harrison rewind the clock and open up about their coming out journeys—what they knew, what they didn’t, and all th…
The Hotline’s Gone. The Harm Isn’t.
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of mental health, suicide prevention resources, and queer erasure.
📞 If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide…
Mental Health from the Queer Perspective
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, substance use, and inpatient mental health care. If you're in crisis or need support, you a…
Elon and Trump Are Breaking Up | ICE Invades LA
This week, Kristen and Harrison open with the immigration protests in Los Angeles that erupted into violence—and were met with near-total silence from major news outlets. At the same time, Trump and …
Trump Targets Harvard | Looking Back on Pride
In this week’s Breaking News, we unpack Trump’s latest assault on higher education—calling out Harvard by name as a symbol of elitism and liberal decay. But what’s really behind this attack? And how …
Big, Beautiful Bill | Big, Ugly Truths
We kick off with Breaking News on the GOP’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”—a brutal federal budget plan that slashes funding for healthcare, housing, and climate programs while funneling billions int…
From Court Side to Campaign Chaos: Who's Being Played in 2025?
We kick things off with Breaking News from the WNBA: the Golden State Valkyries are under fire after cutting fan favorite Caitlyn Chen without a word. We dig into what this says about how women's spo…
Bathroom Policing, Butch Erasure, and the Rise of Women’s Sports
This week’s Breaking News covers the disturbing story out of Boston, where a butch lesbian was removed from a women’s bathroom during a Kentucky Derby party at the Liberty Hotel. We unpack what actua…
Police Raids, Drag Resilience, and Queer Survival on Social Media
We kick things off with Breaking News: a late-night raid on a Pittsburgh bar called “P Town” during a drag show with nightlife legend Amanda Lepore. We unpack what happened, what didn’t, and why this…
The Fall of George Santos, the War on Queer Visibility, and Fighting Back with Community
Each week, we kick off with Breaking News and then dive into the real, messy conversations about politics, culture, and queer life.
In this episode, we react to George Santos’ sentencing, honor the li…
Welcome to Queer Times!
In this debut episode of Queer Times, hosts Harrison Fish and Kristen Becker introduce themselves, sharing their unique perspectives shaped by their diverse upbringings and experiences. From growing …