The Skittle Squad Podcast
The Skittle Squad Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Skittle Squad Podcast – Your Go-To Source for LGBTQ+ News, Events, and Laughter in Tampa Bay!
The Skittle Squad Podcast, is a bold and vibrant new voice in the Tampa Bay LGBTQ+ community! Hosted by David Smith and Paul Fifer, in their show this dynamic duo covers the hottest topics, must go to local events, incredible nonprofit organizations, and promotion of LGBTQ+ safe spaces and businesses, all while serving up humor, insight and uncensored conversation. Subscribe to The Skittle Squad Podcast and get ready to laugh, learn and celebrate all things LGBTQ+ in Tampa Bay!🌈🎙️
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The podcast delves into LGBTQ+ news, local events, mental health, and advocacy, featuring episodes like Abi Nix discussing queer rebellion and radical self-love, and Claire Elisan discussing access to therapy for the LGBTQ+ community. Focus areas include fostering safe spaces, promoting nonprofits, and exploring personal stories of struggle and triumph within the community.
Welcome to The Skittle Squad Podcast – Your Go-To Source for LGBTQ+ News, Events, and Laughter in Tampa Bay!
The Skittle Squad Podcast, is a bold and vibrant new voice in the Tampa Bay LGBTQ+ community! Hosted by David Smith and Paul Fifer, in their show this dynamic duo covers the hottest topics, must go to local events, incredible nonprofit organizations, and promotion of LGBTQ+ safe spaces and businesses, all while serving up humor, insight and uncensored conversation. Subscribe to The Skittle Squad Podcast and get ready to laugh, learn and celebrate all things LGBTQ+ in Tampa Bay!🌈🎙️
Welcome back to the Skittle Squad Podcast — and this episode is one you don’t want to miss.
We’re LIVE from Tampa Bay at Bradley’s during the Wonder Awards, sitting down with the iconic Esme Russell — a true legend with decades of experience, stories, and perspective.
From hilarious chaos to powerful truths, this episode brings everything: humor, heart, and real conversation about what it means to show up for your community.
In This Episode:
– The story behind The Big Gay Radio Show
– What it’s really like working in radio + drag for decades
– The “bottom energy” moment that took over the episode
– What 50 YEARS in the LGBTQ+ scene has taught Esme
– Real talk about community, culture & identity
– Why supporting LGBTQ+ spaces is more important than ever
– Unfiltered opinions you won’t hear everywhere
– The reality of losing safe spaces and how to protect them
This episode is funny, unfiltered, and real — exactly what Skittle Squad is all about.
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