A queer media project exploring culture, memory, and how meaning gets made. Curious, conversational, and unafraid to look twice at the stories we thought we knew.
Is it ever too early for spooky season? This week, we're recording from Legend Comics and Coffee to talk all things horror. Sarah, John-Paul, and Alex dive into Jane Schoenbrun's new indie slasher Camp Miasma: Teenage Sex and Death (starring Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder) and unpack its deep ties to the infamous 80s slasher Sleepaway Camp.
We discuss the queer experience of growing up watching horror movies, the bizarre evolution of slasher lore (looking at you, Leprechaun in the Hood), and why Freddy Krueger remains the ultimate horror icon. Plus, we debate the best and worst horror reboots, the meta-genius of Scream and The Cabin in the Woods, and whether Final Destination is actually the scariest franchise of the 2000s.
Topics Covered:
The official start date for Halloween decor
Reviewing Camp Miasma: Teenage Sex and Death
The trans/queer legacy of the Sleepaway Camp franchise
80s vs. 90s slashers: Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, and Jason
The best and worst horror reboots (Candyman, Hellraiser, Scream 5)
Meta-horror excellence: The Cabin in the Woods
28 Sept 2026
Losses of Summer 2026 and the death of the "Good Guy"
In this impromptu pivot from game night, Sarah sits down with co-host Alex and re-occurring special guest Kaj for a heartfelt, hilarious, and wide-ranging "In Memoriam" roundtable. Dedicating this episode to the heavy pop-culture losses of Summer 2026, the trio navigates the unique grief of losing the Y2K icons we grew up alongside. The conversation balances emotional tributes with classic Gay2k chaotic tangents, covering everything from the timelessness of Steel Magnolias to the unhinged logistics of Tim Curry’s Muppet co-stars.
What We Cover:
Growing Up & Letting Go: The different types of parasocial grief, contrasting the long, groundbreaking careers of legends like Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem with the tragic loss of younger staples like Hayden Panettiere.
Feminist Icons: Celebrating Dolly’s effortless activism—including her beautiful sci-fi cameo on The Orville—and Gloria Steinem’s vital evolution in the public eye.
The Sweet Transvestite: A deep dive into Tim Curry’s iconic villain era that spirals into an intensely specific debate about his romantic confession involving Miss Piggy.
Roasting the 90s "Good Guy": The episode wraps with a sharp critique putting the cinematic "good guy" to rest, calling out the toxic, main-character energy of Dawson Leery, Ross Geller, and Ted Mosby.
21 Sept 2026
Biopics, Bulges and House of the Mouse
In this episode of Gay2k, Sarah, John Paul, and Alex dive headfirst into the world of biopics—from analyzing the rumors surrounding a Shania Twain project and Madonna's scrapped film to pitching their ultimate dream casting choices. The trio breaks down who would play them in their own life stories, leading to tangents about high school drama, college radio, and teacher era flashbacks.
Later, Sarah's upcoming trip to Walt Disney World shifts the conversation toward theme park nostalgia, questionable Pixar memes (including the Inside Out dad and Onward pants), and classic rides. The episode wraps up with a chaotic deep dive into Flubber, Disney "dads" social media content, and live Miss Piggy impressions.
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