Queery with Cameron Esposito

Singer-songwriter Sarah Shook sits down with Cameron to discuss growing up religious, becoming a single mom at 22, and how we're constantly learning about our own sexuality and gender.

Queery presents, from Most, Netflix's home for LGBTQ+ storytelling: The Homo Schedule. This week's schedule: the incomparable Natalie Morales talks with Jasmin and Liv about her directorial debut X 2. What it's like to play an asexual axolotl. And the surprisingly public way she decided to come out to her mom.

Comedian Irene Tu sits down with Cameron to discuss growing up on Rocket Power, building a standup career in Chicago and then the Bay Area, and belonging to multiple communities but not necessarily fitting in. Irene's comedy album, "We're Done Now," will be available for pre-order starting March 3rd and released on March 25th! Find it anywhere you buy albums or at www.irenetu.com!

Actor Ali Liebert sits down with Cameron to discuss starring in BOMB GIRLS before she was out, growing up and working in Vancouver, and the empowerment of directing over auditioning for shallow or stereotypical roles.

DJ Samantha Ronson sits down with Cameron to discuss how she began her career as a DJ, the difficulties of being publicly scrutinized, and wondering about who she would be if she had been comfortable with who she was at 18.

Author Malinda Lo sits down with Cameron to discuss her work on AfterEllen, her book LAST NIGHT AT THE TELEGRAPH CLUB winning the National Book Award, and experiencing wins.

Actor Amanda Grace Jenkins sits down with Cameron to discuss being on a reality dating show with majority queer couples - 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS on HBOMax, how looks have factored into dating, and letting go of being who other people want you to be.

Chef Melissa King sits down with Cameron to discuss her journey on Top Chef, the universality of food, and the evolving understanding of what food and cooking can be.

Author Charlie Jane Anders sits down with Cameron to discuss her new book VICTORIES GREATER THAN DEATH (out in paperback Feb 1st), metaphorical vs. literal queer representation in science fiction, and trying to escape bullying as a kid by living in a dream world. Keep an eye out for DREAMS BIGGER THAN HEARTBREAK, the second book of the trilogy, out on April 5th!

Comedian Daniel Webb sits down with Cameron to discuss the dom/sub/top/bottom dynamic of stand-up comedy, how he started opening for Margaret Cho, and keeping up with the evolution of the queer community.

A compilation of some of the best Queery conversations from 2021, featuring clips from Episode #198 with Theo Germaine, Episode #201 Semler, and Episode #206 with Chase Strangio & Nikki Levy.

A compilation of some of the best Queery conversations from 2021, featuring clips from Episode #197 with Mae Martin, Episode #181 with Bob the Drag Queen, and Episode #174 with Noelle Stevenson.

A compilation of some of the best Queery conversations from 2021, featuring clips from Episode #177 with Hayley Kiyoko, Episode #184 with Brandi Carlile, and Episode #187 with Alaska Thunderfuck.

Original release date: Sept. 14, 2020. Artist Jwan Yosef sits down with Cameron to discuss being married to Ricky Martin, his painting process after moving to America, and the greyscale of sexuality.

Original release date: May 11, 2020. Comedian Tai Leclaire sits down with Cameron to discuss moving from a corporate to a comedy career, growing up on a reservation, and finding your crew.

Original release date: Dec. 14, 2020. Activist Alicia Garza sits down with Cameron to discuss her journey as an organizer over the past twenty years, her work as a creator of Black Lives Matter and Black Futures Lab, and her new book The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart.

Director Marion Hill and actor Hannah Pepper sit down with Cameron to discuss their new film MA BELLE, MY BEAUTY (available on demand Nov. 23rd), writing from lived experience, and intimacy with audiences.

Writer Jean Kyoung Frazier sits down with Cameron to discuss her debut novel PIZZA GIRL (the November pick for Cammy's Book Club!), looking to older queer role models, and being a reader.

Crypt TV executive Jasmine Johnson and actor Misha Osherovich sit down with Cameron to discuss their upcoming show THE GIRL IN THE WOODS (available on Peacock Oct 21st), genre film and TV, and the need for more queer BIPOC leads.

Comedian Joe Dombrowski sits down with Cameron to discuss being a comedian with a social media following, working as a Kindergarten teacher, and queerness in schools.

Podcast host Jon Lovett sits down with Cameron to discuss the difference between podcasts and other media, being in a relationship with another public figure, and working as a political speech writer sometimes writing speeches that he didn't necessarily agree with. Ticket’s for Lovett or Leave It available here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3B005B0AE3661EB2

Comics artist Kelsey Wroten sits down with Cameron to discuss their graphic novel CANNONBALL, grappling with happiness levels when your passion becomes your job, and having a crush on their characters.

Video game journalist Indiana Black aka Froskurinn sits down with Cameron to discuss falling in love with video games as a kid, the global significance of League of Legends, and being at the forefront of Internet culture.

Author Andrea Lawlor sits down with Cameron to discuss their book PAUL TAKES THE FORM OF A MORTAL GIRL (the September pick for Cammy's Book Club!), their use of "he" pronouns throughout the book for Paul, and their queer family in Western Mass.

Country artist Brooke Eden sits down with Cameron to discuss big moments of change in country music, performing "She's in Love with the Girl" at the Opry, and finding her soulmate in her fiancée Hilary.

Deputy Director for Trans Justice at the ACLU Chase Strangio and podcaster Nikki Levy sit down with Cameron to discuss Chase's journey with ACLU, Nikki's live show "Don't Tell My Mother," and Chases's experience representing Chelsea Manning.

Actors Armand Fields and Celeste Pechous sit down with Cameron to discuss starring as King and Campbell in WORK IN PROGRESS (now in its second season out 8/22), booking roles by being themselves, and the journey to not giving a f**k about what other people think.

Writer Stephanie Allynne sits down with Cameron to discuss finding her sexuality while in a relationship, shooting sex scenes, and playing Nat on 'The L Word: Generation Q', now in its second season!

Fiancés and actors Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan sit down with Cameron to discuss their engaygement, Jonathan starring in Hallmark's first LGBTQ holiday movie, getting a case of the "F it"s, and their new engagement/wedding rings with Kay Jewelers.

Author Junauda Petrus-Nasah sits down with Cameron to discuss her book THE STARS AND THE BLACKNESS BETWEEN THEM (the August pick for Cammy's Book Club!), writing a queer Black YA love story, and fighting shame surrounding sexuality.

Musician Semler (Grace Baldridge) sits down with Cameron to discuss being "a whole person in Christ and gay as hell," growing up a preacher's kid, and hitting #1 on the iTunes Christian music charts.

Writer JP Brammer sits down with Cameron to discuss his new book HOLA PAPI (the July pick for Cammy's Book Club!) based on his queer advice column, his love of meeting new people through the years via Grindr and other apps, and the freedom to be vulnerable in his writing.

Co-Hosts of "Scissoring Isn't A Thing" Liz Culley & Daryn Carp sit down with Cameron to discuss working at MySpace, not getting invited to lesbian parties, and getting engaged under duress.

Actor Theo Germaine sits down with Cameron to discuss the steps of moving out of his hometown, being taken in by a burlesque troupe, and his focus on writing.

Comedian Mae Martin sits down with Cameron to discuss sharing their personal experiences in FEEL GOOD on Netflix, seeing relationships as validation, and taking a break from live performance during the pandemic.

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile returns to talk with Cameron about her new book BROKEN HORSES, the brotherhood with the men in her band, and wearing clothes that make you feel confident.

Actor Harvey Guillén sits down with Cameron to discuss his upcoming movie WEREWOLVES WITHIN, auditioning for What We Do In The Shadows, and how he learned young that you can make your own dreams happen.

Musician Claud sits down with Cameron to discuss writing their first song for their crush, being a young musician, and feeling confident in their body.

Original Release Date: 1/20/2020. Author Casey McQuiston talks about her hit novel RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE, gender fluidity in writing, and worrying about parents reading or seeing your work.

Writer Lauren Hough sits down with Cameron to discuss serving in the military in the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, working as a bouncer, and dating when a lot of her life is out there in her book LEAVING ISN’T THE HARDEST THING.

Researcher McKensie Mack sits down with Cameron to discuss their study on increases in harassment of marginalized groups in the workplace during COVID-19, picking and choosing what battles to fight for a long-term strategy, and what they do for fun.

Writer Diona Reasonover sits down with Cameron to discuss making music mixes for friends, really wanting to be goth growing up, and her podcast "Periodic Talks" that she hosts with Gillian Jacobs.

Engineer Cj Giovingo sits down with Cameron to discuss being in an out queer faculty couple on the USC campus, working at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and looking for the evidence of life on other planets.

Author Kacen Callender sits down with Cameron to discuss finding Black LGBTQ+ representation in fan fiction, learning to love yourself, and being introverted vs extroverted.

Drag queen Alaska Thunderfuck sits down with Cameron to discuss drag as a transformative experience, being introverted in contrast with a big performing personality, and creating space with vocal fry.

Activist Precious Brady-Davis sits down with Cameron to discuss working at the Sierra Club, the urgency of trans rights, and her new book I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ME.

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile sits down with Cameron to discuss missing live performance, having a stylist that gets her, and experiences of both protection and rejection. Brandi's new memoir, Broken Horses, is available for preorder, out April 6th, 2021.

Model Geena Rocero sits down with Cameron to discuss her essay in the HUNGRY HEARTS anthology, being "stealth" in a visible industry, and her lifechanging TED talk.

Original release date: Feb. 10, 2020. Book editor Katy Nishimoto sits down with Cameron to discuss her invisible illness, equating achievement with happiness, and being sober.

Writer Stephanie Burt sits down with Cameron to discuss the WNBA, teaching a queer lit class at Harvard, and how, when it comes to poems, different people like different things.