Episodes
For the past 10 seasons and 7 years, Sam and her lovely rotating co-hosts have had honest, hilarious, and poignant conversations about sex, love, and dating as it pertains to current events in the world, our lives, and yours. And they've all spoken to loads of insightful folks along the way.  This is the final episode of the Inner Hoe Uprising. If you’re just joining us, maybe don’t start here. You have 288 episodes to catch up on. If you’re a long-time listener, join us as we take a trip...
Published 11/22/22
Published 11/22/22
For this episode, Akua and Sam took a trip over to Brooklyn to visit members of the GRIOT Circle. GRIOT Circle is a community-based, multigenerational organization serving LGBTQ elders of color. Together with GRIOT Circle members we chatted  about sex, love, and dating back in the day and now, and got into the evolutions of the queer community in NYC over the decades.  Specific points of discussion include: The OG Gay nightlife scene, Being gay and Caribbean, The McCarthy Era, the Village,...
Published 11/17/22
This episode we’re talking all about Compulsory Sexuality, or the societal belief that sexuality is something that we are all obligated to participate in and that everyone desires sex within predetermined “normal” amount. We’re joined by the author of Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture, Sheronnda J. Brown.  Specific topics include: the pressure to have sex or a particular kind of sex to be “Queer”, Bi and Ace solidarity,  Pseudo sex positivity,...
Published 11/09/22
The hoes chat about  STIs in the Black American community. Specifically we’re getting into stigma, sequential epidemics or syndemics, the future of STI treatment in America, what the deal with Monkeypox was and much more with Dr. Typhanye Velka Dyer. RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES Dr. Dyer on the Web: https://www.drtpdyer.com/  CALL IN WITH YOUR FAREWELL THOUGHTS: (404) 491-9158  MERCH  https://inner-hoe-uprising.creator-spring.com/ PAY A...
Published 11/02/22
This episode we’re having fun. We’re talking about hoe-rror stories, anal beads, pissing on graves, aggressively horny songs, ex-boss porn stars, and much more. RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES The episode with Melahoe: https://pod.link/1057045285/episode/bd46161ef4456d091b332513d3392f3d  CALL IN WITH YOUR FAREWELL THOUGHTS: (404) 491-9158  MERCH  https://inner-hoe-uprising.creator-spring.com/ PAY A...
Published 10/26/22
The hoes chat about the intersection of love, sex, and dating while living life with ADHD with special guest René Brooks.  Specific topics include: Societal notions of respect, the stereotypical ADHD avatar, dating apps, rejection-sensitive dysphoria, ADHD symptoms, red and green flags to look for in partners, PTSD, communication, stress, inattentiveness during sex, hyper-sexuality, medication, coaching, therapy, medication, libido and much more. RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES René’s Blog:...
Published 10/19/22
This week we’re getting all philHOEsophical. We’re talking about different philosophical schools of thought relating to existence (and it’s meaning) and how they impact our understanding and experiences of life and joy.  Specific topics include: religion, spirituality, nihilism, existentialism, absurdism, inc*ls, existentialist dread, depression, therapy, and the pursuit of meaning and joy.  CONTENT WARNING(S) This episode contains several discussions relating to suicide. If you or someone...
Published 10/12/22
This episode we’re talking to a pro dom, an adult content creator, and a Kink educator. The catch? They’re all in a relationship with each other. Last week we spoke to them all about their relationship. This week we’re talking about trauma-informed kink, adult content creation, Audre Lorde’s uses of the erotic, rigging and much more. SPONSOR(S) Inner Hoe Uprising listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/IHU CALL IN WITH YOUR FAREWELL THOUGHTS: (404)...
Published 10/05/22
This episode we’re talking to a bad ass queer kinky throuple or as they call it -- thee triarchy. We’re getting into things like: date night for a party of three, jealousy and compersion, who sleeps in the wet spot and much more.  Other Topics Include: Riggers & Rope Bunnies, Non Monogamy,  Swinging, nesting partners, impact play, consensual non consent, knife play, service doms, living with a disability, bonding, being polysaturated, long distance relationships, kitchen table poly,...
Published 09/28/22
The hoes school you on some juicy LGBTQ biology and some weird moments in hoe history.  Specific topics include: the history of STIs and Mass incarceration, The American Plan, Gay kitties, interesting things people used to do to their balls, polyamorous birds, The Henry/Henrietta Goose Saga, getting Steinached and much more.  CALL IN WITH YOUR FAREWELL THOUGHTS: (404) 491-9158  CONTENT WARNING(S) Medical Trauma RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES The Trials of Nina McCall:...
Published 09/21/22
The hoes chat about co-dependency and figure out what the heck it is. Specific topics include: enmeshment, a Caribbean upbringing, conflict avoidance, signs of co-dependent relationships, recovery from enmeshment trauma, “I can’t live without you”, How to achieve interdependence, Codependency in media and more!  RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES Are You in a Codependent Relationship: https://bit.ly/3d7K9iF Recognizing the Signs of Codependency: https://bit.ly/3xleFMG How to Build Interdependence:...
Published 09/14/22
The hoes are back in town! On this episode we spill the tea about our summers and reveal a major announcement. Some specific topics we chat about are: trauma therapy, dating a cishet partner as a queer non binary person, weaning off anxiety and depression meds, marriage, cutting off abusers, sex neutrality, and growing with your partner. SPONSOR Inner Hoe Uprising listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/IHU Call in with your farewell thoughts: (404) 491-9158  PAY A...
Published 09/08/22
This episode we’re taking a trip down memory lane with ludacris and ursherr baby, talking about some kind of queer salamanders and relationship anarchy, PLUS one of us is a happy ass bitch. This is the last episode of our season 9. We will be back in fall 2022. This is the last episode of our season 9. We will be back in fall 2022. To keep up with weekly IHU content over the summer, hit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/InnerHoeUprising  RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES Been There, Done...
Published 06/01/22
This episode we’re talking about HSV2, STIs and open relationships, misinformation about horny space aliens, alcohol and sex, and words of quote unquote wisdom from ones parents. RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES Why NASA Scientists Want to Send Nudes to Space: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-nasa-wants-to-send-nude-illustrations-into-space-180980103/  Herpes Isn't The End of The World:...
Published 05/25/22
This episode we’re talking about cyborg sex hands, the constitutions of men who wrote the constitution, a song about masturbation, HSV2 and an open relationship, abortion safe havens, trans affirming health care becoming a straight up felony,  and much more.   RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES With the Supreme Court Set to Overturn Roe, New York Prepares to Become an Abortion Safe Haven:...
Published 05/11/22
This episode we’re talking about lots of m*sturbation, medical anomalies, revisiting the dancehall classic “It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy, dolphin cl*ts, exploring some f*ckery in the NYC housing authority and much more! SPONSOR(S) Inner Hoe Uprising listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/IHU RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES Kinks vs Paraphillias Patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64552615 NYCHA Admin Suspended After Apparent S*xual Acts on Work Video...
Published 05/04/22
We’re digging into a new study that found American’s are having less sex. We’ll be analyzing the study, looking at similar declines in things like marriage and hope for the future, take a peek into ours and your sex lives (or lack there of) and much more. For the low low of $5 a month you can access this and other patron only episodes on our Patreon PLUS you can sit in the virtual audience as we record future Patron only episodes. Join our community and support your fav queer black...
Published 04/27/22
This episode: questioning possible performative polyamory, interracial relationship shenanigans, indigenous knowledge of gay ass animals, hiding stuff from your spouse, fresh eyes on a freaky song from early aughts  and much more! PATREON AND PAY PAL  Paypal.me/innerhoe https://www.patreon.com/InnerHoeUprising  EMAIL [email protected] VOICE MAIL (404) 491-9158 MUSIC MUSIC Love and light to the artists who have lent their music to the pod!  Our opening is a remix...
Published 04/20/22
The gene edited virgin mary, having the talk with your kids, the plugs response to anti trans legislation, an analysis of a Missy Elliot throwback, how compulsory romanticism hurts us all and much more. CONTENT WARNING(S) Brief mention of sexual assault: 41:20 - 42:49  RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES Stone Cold Stunner!: https://twitter.com/redapuffenloud/status/1509837569344905216?s=21&t=Wn73saEfyuIjLU0n8zQGYg  Truth Be Told “Sex”:...
Published 04/13/22
This episode: were uncovering a two part gay dog saga, the jamaican dancehall DJ who has no empathy for young girls, how climate change is pushing folks on the continent into survival sex work, unpacking a TLC song from the 90s, a sugar baby pyramid scheme and much more. SPONSOR(S) Inner Hoe Uprising listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/IHU RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES Fostering Hate Part 1:...
Published 04/06/22
Why farting in front of your partner may save your life, entitled orgasms, the gayest mammals, a peak at the shenanigans of dancehall music, why you all keep sharing your business on tik tok and much more. For the low low of $5 a month you can access this episode on our Patreon PLUS you can sit in the virtual audience as we record future Patron only episodes. Join our community and support your fav queer black feminist led sex podcast. In addition to this episode you will have access to...
Published 03/30/22
This episode we’re talking about NFT girlfriends, why its not okay to be mean to your sex partners (unless they enjoy it), pansexual tortoises, 702’s problematic song from your childhood and much more.  RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES How eels reproduce Tik Tok Fact check: https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-does-nobody-know-how-eels-reproduce-1623713   NFT explainer episode of Behind the Bastards: https://pod.link/1373812661/episode/07b18437b83fce4fa83e6f610bf25d1c  Ether energy use:...
Published 03/23/22
This episode we’re talking about kinky sexigenarians, the black manosphere and divest movement, the dildo that allows for testicle penetration, we’re gonna have a partner reveal party, and tik tok womb land shenanigans and much more. RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES My Brush With The Black Manosphere: https://www.elle.com/life-love/a38819237/black-manosphere-online-dating/ More on the Manosphere & Divest Movement:...
Published 03/16/22