Fake Straight

About Fake Straight

Welcome to Fake Straight™, the podcast where we dive deep into LGBTQ dating, relationships, and sexuality! Hosted by the fabulously authentic xoxotanara, a not-really-bisexual, Queer Black woman who's ready to spill all the tea. Join xoxotanara and her queer friends as they share personal tales, navigating the highs and lows of dating women. From tackling drama and jealousy in the lesbian community to exploring the dynamics of different relationships, these conversations are raw, unfiltered, and always honest. Get ready for laughs, tears, and plenty of real talk that challenges norms.

Publisher

Xoxotanara

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Mar 2024

Latest episode

29 May 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 May 2025

   S2, E5 Divorce, Apps, & Emotional Baggage Claim

   Curtis shares his experiences with love, marriage, divorce, and dating apps, emphasizing the importance of self-worth, strong friendships, and trusting your intuition in this interview.

2. 

   27 Mar 2025

   S4 E2 Straight Talk: Breakups, Makeups, & Healing

   On this episode of the Fake Straight™ Podcast, host @xoxotanara and her hetero homegirl, @aotherealtor, get real about love, breakups, and all the messy in-between when it comes to same-sex relationships. They dive into the speed of queer relationships (aka the infamous U-Haul effect), the struggle of moving on, and what it really means to date with intention. @aotherealtor shares her ‘fake gay’ moments and how her understanding of her sexuality has evolved, while @xoxotanara reflects on her own journey into dating women and the role of deep friendship in queer relationships. They also break down the importance of boundaries, self-reflection, and healing—because growth is a must. From past baggage to present lessons, this convo is all about learning how to love yourself and others with intention and respect.

3. 

   31 Jan 2025

   S2, E3 Hidden in Plain Sight

   In this episode of Fake Straight™, host @xoxotanara chops it up with @callmekenn_ about his journey from Kansas City to New Orleans, growing up as a queer person of color, and navigating family dynamics while coming out. Kenn gets real about navigating identity, social media’s role in coming out to his dad, toxic love, and  the beauty of authenticity. We dive into the power of self-love, the weight of societal expectations, and what it means to prioritize self-love and happiness in the LGBTQ+ community.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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