Top 10 Most‑Watched LGBTQ Podcasts of 2025 | Opinion

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As LGBTQ content continues to flourish across digital platforms, these 10 podcasts have emerged as fan favorites — high in listenership, streaming engagement, and cultural impact.

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1. LGBTQ&A

Host: Jeffrey Masters 
A weekly interview series featuring high‑profile queer voices like Laverne Cox, Pete Buttigieg, and Janelle Monáe. Produced in partnership with The Advocate and GLAAD, it's regularly nominated for GLAAD Podcast Awards.

2. Making Gay History

Host: Eric Marcus 
An acclaimed oral‑history podcast spotlighting activists and everyday pioneers from pre‑Stonewall to today. This weekly series draws from archived audio and has earned multiple awards and recognition.

3. Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

Filled with curiosity-driven interviews hosted by Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness, this popular show explores all facets of life — identity, activism, pop culture—while keeping things lighthearted and informative.

4. Food 4 Thot

Hosts: Tommy Pico, Fran Tirado, Joseph Osmundson, Denne Michele 
A candid, multiracial forum that dives into sexuality, race, relationships, and pop culture. Celebrated by Time, Oprah, and iHeartRadio, it’s built a strong, loyal audience.

5. Bad Gays

Hosts: Huw Lemmey & Ben Miller 
Unpacking “complicated queer figures” in history, this fortnightly history podcast explores lesser-known or controversial LGBTQ personalities. Praised for its depth, it’s been featured by The Advocate, Washington Post, and others. 

6. Queer Talk

Hosts: Mufseen & Spencer 
A spirited show blending positive queer stories with cultural and personal introspection. Strongly highlighted in Attitudemagazine’s curated Pride guides.

7. Horror Queers

Hosts: Joe Lipsett & Trace Thurman 
Using horror films as the lens, this weekly podcast tackles LGBTQ cinema and cult classics, gathering a niche yet dedicated fan base.

8. We're Having Gay Sex

Host: Ashley Gavin (with Kate Sisk & Gara Lonning) 
An unfiltered talk show about queer sexual experiences — blending humor, candid storytelling, and frank interviews. Since 2020, it’s averaged top ratings on Apple and Spotify.

9. Dumb Gay Podcast

Hosts: Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard 
A weekly pop‑culture comedy romp covering reality TV, news, and mainstream culture. Lauded for their sharp banter and high listener engagement.

10. Bisexual Brunch

Hosts: Ashley Byrne, Lewis Oakley & Samantha Baines 
A dedicated space for bi+ voices, this weekly podcast explores bisexual identity, visibility, and community. It’s been steadily climbing in Spotify and Apple charts.

With more LGBTQ podcasters launching new series, the landscape keeps expanding. But it’s these 10 podcasts that currently define the genre — combining visibility, insight, and community resonance in 2025.


Bobby Blair is an LGBTQ media pioneer and leader known for his philanthropic work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. A Florida native, he lives in Fort Lauderdale with his longtime partner, Brian Neal. Blair was inducted into the GLBT Hall of Fame in 2015. 

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