Lala and Peelo G cover it all — the thrilling 2025 WNBA draft (hi, Paige!), the Valkyries’ first moves, and the Aces' luxe stadium at Mandalay Bay. But things get deeper when they unpack how lesbian fandom and queer identity play into women’s basketball, and why Dijonai Carrington’s “not gay like that” comment stirred up valid conversations in the culture.

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Lala and Peelo G. kick off 2025 with a real conversation about setting intentions, protecting energy, and thriving as queer individuals in communities that don’t always understand them.

How do you set boundaries without guilt? What’s the secret to keeping resolutions? Tune in as they drop gems to start the year strong!

Note: This episode was recorded prior to #47 taking office but our positive mindset remains the same. Check out tips for staying sane to start 2025.

New year, new energy! How are you protecting your peace in 2025? Let’s talk about it.

Being straight-passing can feel like both a privilege and a curse. In this episode, Lala and Peelo G. break down how straight-passing lesbians and queer femmes signal their queerness in subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways. Explore the creative ways queer femmes and lesbians signal their identity to the world. From tattoos to TikTok trends, they share personal stories and unpack how signaling helps build connection in queer spaces through fashion, hairstyles, and accessories unpacking why these signals are essential for visibility and building community.

Queer style isn’t just fashion—it’s a love letter to community.

Closure can feel impossible, but it’s the key to emotional freedom. Romantic, platonic, or professional—every relationship leaves its mark. In this emotional yet funny episode, Lala and Peelo G. discuss the role of closure in healing. Peelo shares the raw truth about how their cancer journey impacted their ability to provide closure, while Lala recounts the pain of unresolved loss after someone close to her passed away from breast cancer. This episode is a testament to the strength of self-love and finding peace in the face of life’s hardest lessons when someone else leaves you hanging.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and loss.

"Sometimes, we give ourselves the closure we never got."

Join Peelo G. and Lala for an unfiltered deep dive into navigating toxic lesbian relationships. From personal heartbreak to practical wisdom, this episode explores the questions everyone should ask themselves when love turns sour.

What’s the cost of holding onto a love that’s hurting you?

Peelo G. and Lala dive into the 2024 election results and explore what another Trump presidency means for the LGBTQ+ community. From personal reflections to collective strategies, this episode focuses on building resilience and community strength for the road ahead.

Healing doesn’t mean giving up—it means gearing up for what’s next.

Navigating romance in your 40s comes with its own unique set of challenges, and Peelo G. isn’t holding back. In this episode, they discuss how dating apps, past experiences, and personal growth have shaped their approach to love. With Lala in the co-host seat, expect laughter, insight, and even a few spicy secrets.

Is it flirting or an emotional entanglement? When does it become a "situation"? Peelo G. and Lala launch Season 3 with an eye-opening discussion on "situationships." In this tell-all episode, both confront the grey areas between admiration and inappropriateness revealing the details of a situationship that blurred professional and personal boundaries. Get insights on navigating the tricky waters of situationships and what measures to take to prevent professional boundaries from being crossed, even when the stakes are high.