Near and Queer to My Heart

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Getting to know the lives of amazing queer performers. Each episode we interview a different fabulous queer artist. Hosted by Amanda G.

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Recent Episodes
  • Genevieve Rheams Tells a Story at Greetings, from Queer Mountain
    Apr 9, 2025 – 12:15
  • Queer Culture Storytime with Jade Bronte
    Nov 1, 2024 – 12:01
  • Happy Pride! Storytime with Daniel Gray
    Jun 11, 2024 – 10:35
  • Happy Pride! Storytime with Prin Pelletier
    Jun 3, 2024 – 14:08
  • Storytime with Stand-Up Comedian Shep Kelly
    Apr 25, 2024 – 15:20
  • Storytime with Jeez Loueez
    Feb 20, 2024 – 14:05
  • Episode 83 - Jeez Loueez
    Dec 24, 2023 – 45:13
  • Episode 82 - Clara Kelley
    Aug 10, 2023 – 52:19
  • Episode 81 - Dylan Perry
    Jun 21, 2023 – 47:23
  • Episode 80 - Mich Gonzalez
    May 25, 2023 – 44:56
  • Episode 79 - Jade Esteban Estrada
    Feb 7, 2023 – 1:02:48
  • Episode 78 - Justice Singleton
    Jan 2, 2023 – 53:11
  • Episode 77 - Eva LoVullo
    Dec 1, 2022 – 53:54
  • Episode 76 - Mary Jacobs
    Jun 17, 2022 – 43:10
  • Episode 75 - Jeff Klein
    Jun 3, 2022 – 57:03
  • Episode 74 - Keeda with a Q
    May 13, 2022 – 58:35
  • Episode 73 - Kelly Stone
    Apr 1, 2022 – 42:37
  • Episode 72 - Jeff D. Returns!
    Nov 25, 2021 – 44:19
  • Episode 71 - Chloe Burns
    Oct 29, 2021 – 53:14
  • Episode 70 - Misti Gaither
    Jul 17, 2021 – 47:39
  • Episode 69 - Lauren Deborah
    Jul 1, 2021 – 49:52
  • Episode 68 - Maxine Grossman
    May 15, 2021 – 50:32
  • Episode 67 - Denise Winkelman
    Apr 28, 2021 – 58:12
  • Episode 66 - Giovannie Espiritu
    Apr 10, 2021 – 48:16
  • Episode 65 - Lisa Laureta
    Mar 19, 2021 – 1:00:39
  • Episode 64 - Bri Castellini
    Feb 26, 2021 – 47:04
  • Southern Queeries crossover episode featuring Eveleena aka Ivy Les Vixens
    Jan 29, 2021 – 44:30
  • Episode 63 - Mikayla Elias
    Jan 15, 2021 – 48:51
  • Episode 62 - Sarah Kennedy
    Dec 19, 2020 – 53:31
  • Episode 61 - Ella Lentini
    Dec 5, 2020 – 42:35
  • Remembering Lisa Michaels
    Nov 29, 2020 – 1:06:41
  • Episode 60 - Janet Quinonez
    Nov 21, 2020 – 52:57
  • Episode 59 - Joan Cox
    Oct 30, 2020 – 51:05
  • Episode 58 - Precious Ephemera
    Oct 10, 2020 – 53:22
  • Episode 57 - Dina Nina Martinez
    Sep 4, 2020 – 59:52
  • Episode 56 - Joy Clark
    Aug 7, 2020 – 41:55
  • Episode 55 - KD Burton
    Jul 25, 2020 – 53:10
  • Episode 54 - Veronica Garza
    Jun 25, 2020 – 55:53
  • Episode 53 - Nicki Nicolai
    Jun 12, 2020 – 40:21
  • Episode 52 - Nathan Lane Bryant
    May 9, 2020 – 51:52
  • Episode 51 - Sally Michelle Jackson
    Apr 24, 2020 – 41:52
  • Episode 50 - Beefcake
    Apr 9, 2020 – 45:02
  • Episode 49 - Queer Stand Up Comedian Andrew Ferrara
    Mar 20, 2020 – 39:30
  • Episode 48 - Ant Zelda
    Feb 6, 2020 – 42:05
  • Episode 47 - Tasha Riley
    Nov 30, 2019 – 1:00:35
  • Episode 46 - Judy Reagan
    Nov 15, 2019 – 56:07
  • Episode 45 - Smokestack Lightnin'
    Oct 10, 2019 – 58:18
  • Episode 44 - Dede Onassis
    Sep 12, 2019 – 56:38
  • Episode 43 - Greg Nacozy
    Aug 26, 2019 – 55:42
  • Episode 42 - Nekia Hampton
    Aug 9, 2019 – 52:53
Recent Reviews
  • Phoenix hiker
    Near and Queer is culturally relevant and so awesome
    Near and Queer to my Heart is an amazing podcast that I look forward to receiving and listening to. Amanda G combines emotionally intelligence with quick wit and cultural awareness into a great hour of entertainment and insights. I enjoy all of her guests and learning their personal stories of growth and giving them back through comedy and art.
  • BeetzL
    So touching and lovely
    Host Amanda G. does a great job of getting her guests to open up and share their stories. Each episode is so unique and interesting!
  • LTknows12345
    Life changing
    This podcast is wonderful and very needed. Queer stories are so important to share!
  • Mxsandy12
    Fantastic!
    Heart warming and hilarious! Love this show!
  • Obliterate Podcast
    I love this!
    Such a great and positive show. I love this!
  • Authentic Realness
    Thank you for spotlighting amazing people!
    I love these stories! Thanks for having a platform to share these hilarious, heart felt and important stories!
  • GunnarN45
    Love It!
    Amanda G is hilarious!! Podcast is a great combination of funny, sincere, and emotional, and I usually learn something new. Missing Queer Mountain (live monologues hosted by Amanda G) during the pandemic lockdown, and this podcast is a great way to get my fix!!
  • mike14780
    Love a good comedy podcast!!!
    Great to hear more queer podcasts and uplifting queer performers!
  • Leesa Charlotte
    Amazing guests!
    I love how this podcast elevates queer performers!
  • Pelayo theforbiddenapple
    The title says everything
    Ohhh as a podcaster who talks about faith I just loved hearing Amanda interview Tasha sharing her experience as Jehovah witness, love this approach, love the unicorn, love the colors and the taste of the humor!! 🍎
  • Rich_Jack
    Loved it!!
    Amazing Show. Great Content.
  • mommalabs
    Love it!!
    Super amazing podcast with the best host!! Highly highly recommended!
  • C. N. Sloan
    A great listen!
    Love this! I’m so happy to see platforms elevating the lgbtq+ community! Love the stories being shared! Keep it up!
  • riddikuluspatronus1
    Fantastic!
    Explores real social issues! Entertaining the entire time. The hosts have great chemistry. The personal stories are real and authentic. Very deep but a intriguing podcast that makes you want to hear more with each episode! Excellent podcast!
  • Zacarywithnoh
    Love love love
    I love the artwork, I love the energy of this pod. So happy I found it 🌈🌈🌈🌈
  • Tina Marie Trimpert
    Love this show
    Happy Pride month! Stay queer ♥️♥️♥️♥️
  • JessaReviews
    A must listen!
    This podcast explores queer issues in a way that is both serious and humorous. The guests really open up to the host and let you in to their worlds. Very refreshing and unique! You don’t want to miss out on this one!
  • desfgjffsdh
    Keeping it 100 💯
    Love show and brings equality
  • winhamgirl
    LGBTQ+ friendly
    Unique take that shines a positive light on LGBTQ+ creative community. Great format, great host.
  • SHiggs03
    Great podcast
    Love these stories
  • reservation for Jerry
    A Great Listen
    This is a show that's socially relevant, culutrally informative, and down right entertaining as we open our minds and hearts to the great interviews and insight from Amanda herself. Looking forward to future episodes.
  • Death By DVD
    Some podcasts just dont have a message
    Some podcasts just dont have a message. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE! Great quality and the show is positive. Something everyone needs more of! Look forward to regularly listening and really happy I found this show!
  • abby_lunatics
    Excellent
    The world needs more of this
  • Stevo7rice
    Rainbow love!
    Always here for LGBTQ+ content! Can’t wait for more episodes!
  • Kenickie123
    Legendary
    We need more queer stories, thankfully this podcast exists.
  • Alex Keswick
    Put 'Near and Queer' in your ears!
    I went into this show looking at things like audio quality, content, flow, and length of the episode, and came away with a positive impression of each! The show is clearly well-edited, with crisp, clean, well-leveled audio, and I found the length to match the pace of the conversation and the amount of content presented well. I also found the conversation entertaining, informational and engaging; I came away from the episode really feeling like I had a good understanding of the guest's history and artistic journey. Amanda as a host/interviewer also does a great job; her questions keep the conversation moving steadily and serve to really build a complete picture of who her guest is. I appreciate how smoothly and thoroughly the conversation moves from the guest's past, to the present state of their artistic career, as well as their goals for the future. All in all this show is enjoyable, informative, and entertaining and I look forward to listening to more!
  • Xena Z.
    Great listen
    Amanda is an awesome interviewer and I’m glad this podcast exists
  • Andrew.H1984
    It’s about time!
    Queer people need representation, and I am so happy to have a podcast like this to listen to! Great interviews with creators that shines light on their personal and professional lives. Keep up the good work!
  • Koreena
    A queer comedic dream!
    I am so excited to get to know new queer entertainers, and especially love how many comedians are featured. I'm pretty new to podcasts, and starting out with podcasts that make me laugh! Near and Queer to My Heart checks all the boxes for me funny people, queer love, and some rockin theme music! P.S. Listen to the bonus fake ad episode...you won't regret it!
  • untrainedeye
    Great host!
    Just listened to Amanda interview Jenn Snyder, what a great host! Can't wait to listen to the back catalog!
  • The straight guuuuy
    Dashing and daring
    You get to hear insider info and things that ppl tend to overlook in the LGBT community. Great show!
  • scrab1
    Near and Queer to my Heart
    Excellent interviews- enjoy hearing about the performers’ evolution
  • maddy114
    Love it! A++++
    Each episode is so special and amazing. The guests really open up and share their ups and downs and let us listeners into their world. I am always engrossed, fascinated and entertained! Highly recommended!
  • JoKohn
    Wonderfully done podcast!
    I really liked it. Human interest stories, humor, and truth. We need more of this in the world today! Great job!
  • Quentin Xavier Pottersqaush
    Pure Truth
    Great podcast to learn the people behind the performance. Love it!
  • Crystal7174
    Raw and Entertaining!
    Near and Queer to My Heart has gained a new fan! As a storyteller, I love listening to other storytellers talk about how they approach the topics and themes closest to their hearts. Amanda intruduces a wide range of fantastic guests in her show. The conversations are compelling, yet lighthearted. Well done! Crystal @ Historium Unearthia
  • Nickname is taken?!
    HILARIOUS
    Subscribe for the awesome artwork, listen for the hilarious parody sponsors! This is an excellent show and if you dislike it, I am prepared to fight you (or at the very least, speak to you rudely and call you names). Love it!!
  • BuffaloScene
    So funny
    Amanda does a great job with this show. It’s totally for everyone & covers a wide breadth of topics. Really enjoyed this. It’s funny, relatable & humble all at the same time. Big fan!!
  • whasianallesan
    Because honestly, you needed this in your day
    Such a great podcast with a group of amazing people that deserves all the attention the world can give. Each one gets better!
  • Jaw6886
    ❤️ this podcast!
    This podcast is empowering and transformative, but also lighthearted and fun! I’m never bored because each episode is so different from the last. I love hearing all the coming out stories, the varying explanations of why the comedians do comedy, and all the interesting things each performer does with the rest of their time. Near and Queer to my Heart definitely has a fan in me!
  • PunkCheerKitten
    Needed
    So good and insightful and necessary. And funny!
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